Super Mario RPG 2 may still be a long way off, but epic gamers and Mario fans in North America may well start counting the days once they see what's in store for them. The most striking element of Super Mario RPG 2 is the unique artistic style of the game world and characters. Whereas Yoshi's Story gave players a 3-D look in a 2-D game world, this game has a 2-D look in a 3-D world. The result is a sort of animated painting. Within the artistry, though, you'll find familiar friends and foes from the Mario series. Goombas and Koopas may even turn out to be your friends, as seen in the shots here. The battle scenes use a system similar to that found in Super Mario RPG, but companions do their own fighting without the need for your commands. The development team at HAL in Japan hasn't revealed much about the story yet, but from what we've seen, it's going to be super!

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