Play Super Mario Rpg - The Bob-omb Mafia Online

I first played Super Mario RPG on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System back in the mid-90s. It was developed by Square, now Square Enix, and published by Nintendo. This was a time when seeing Mario in a full-fledged role-playing game felt like a genuine surprise, a departure from the platformers that defined the console.

You control Mario, and later a party of characters, as you explore the world screen by screen, talk to townsfolk, and venture into dungeons. Your main goal is to recover the seven stars to repair Star Road. The combat is turn-based, but it's made active with timed button presses for stronger attacks and blocks. You'll also encounter field actions, like jumping on enemies to get a preemptive strike. The pacing is steady, with puzzles and exploration breaking up the combat, and the difficulty is generally fair without being punishing. It feels like a cohesive and charming adventure from start to finish.