Mario & Luigi RPG - Siganui Partner

Developer: AlphaDream (developer), Nintendo (publisher)

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time turns the series' duo into a time-hopping RPG built for the DS. You control adult Mario and Luigi along with their baby selves, switching between pairs to solve environmental puzzles and execute timing-based turn combat. The game blends light platforming exploration, puzzle-action sequences, and comic writing, with memorable boss fights that demand pattern learning and quick inputs. Its handheld-friendly pacing, quirky characters, and layered party mechanics deliver nostalgic charm and steady challenge for fans of character-driven, action-RPG hybrids on retro portable hardware.