Mario and Luigi: Legend of the Golden Star
BADGES:
Badges work the same as they did in Bowser's Inside Story. Luigi and Waluigi have a half that determines what attacks raise the bar and how powerful the effect will be, while Mario and Wario have the half that determines the effects.
The main differences are: 1)-Mario and Wario have unique badges with unique effects. 2)-If both pairs have their bars full, you can activate them to get a Combined Effect, which gives all four of the Bros the effects of both pairs' badges. This helps encourage people to switch pairs during battle, and gives more strategy to battles(Will you use the bar up now and be set, or risk it and wait for the other pair to have theirs ready as well to get both effects?)
Badges can be bought in shops(The locations of these are revealed later) and some must be found somewhere in the game.
BADGE LIST:
Easy-Peachy Badge(Luigi and Waluigi) - Okay, Good, Great, and Perfect attacks raise the bar. The badge effect is weak.
Mushroom Badge(Mario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, the Bros regain 10% of their HP(Weak), 30% of their HP(Medium), 50% of their HP(Strong), or 70% of their HP(Very Strong)
POW Badge(Wario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, the Bros gain a little more POW(Weak), a slight amount of POW(Medium), a lot of POW(Strong), or a ton of POW(Very Strong) (The POW boost disappears after four turns)
Good-Toad Badge(Luigi and Waluigi) - Good, Great, and Perfect attacks raise the bar. The badge effect is medium.
EXP Badge(Mario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, the Bros will gain 1.5x the regular EXP(Weak), 2x the regular EXP(Medium), 2.5x the regular EXP(Strong), or 4x the regular EXP(Very Strong) (This gives you more EXP for the enemies you defeat in the battle)
Gold Badge(Wario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, the Bros will receive 100 coins(Weak), 300 coins(Medium), 600 Coins(Strong), or 1200 coins(Very Strong)
Super-Koopa Badge(Luigi and Waluigi) - Great and Perfect attacks raise the bar. The badge effect is strong.
Brick Badge(Mario and Wario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, the bros gain a little more DEF(Weak), a slight amount of DEF(Medium), a lot of DEF(Strong), or a ton of DEF(Very Strong) (The DEF boost disappears after four turns)
Ultra-Flower Badge(Luigi and Waluigi) - Perfect attacks raise the bar. The badge effect is very strong.
Fire Badge(Mario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, he will turn into his Fire-Flower Form and will toss tons of fireballs up into the air, forming one large one on the top screen, which then drops, dealing 30 damage(Weak), 70 damage(Medium), 120 damage(Strong), or 240 damage with a high chance of all enemies being burned(Very Strong).
Greedy Badge(Wario) - When the badge bar is used in battle, Waluigi tosses a bag of coins into the air, which drops tons of coins. Wario eats these, making him much larger. He then jumps up and slams into the ground, dealing 100 damage(Weak), 180 damage(Medium), 340 damage(Strong), or 600 damage with a guaranteed chance to daze enemies(Very Strong)
BRO MOVES
Now, in the second chapter, you have access to Bro Moves. There are two types of Bro Moves: Pair(Mario&Luigi and Wario&Waluigi) and Group(All four Bros) Each takes up SP, just like previous games. Below is a list of the moves and their effects, which will be updated as you learn new ones:
PAIR BRO MOVES:
Hammer Pile(Mario and Luigi) - One of the Bros opens a chest, and a large pile of hammers appear behind the Bros. They both grab one, and you have to hold A for Mario and B for Luigi until they glow, then let go, and they'll throw it at a random enemy. Has a chance to daze the enemy. You also have a chance of grabbing a Golden Hammer from the pile, which deals five-times as much damage.
Coin Rush(Wario and Waluigi) - Waluigi takes a bag of coins and tosses it to one enemy, who takes it. Wario becomes enraged, and you have to press X as fast as you can to back him up, then he'll run forward and slam hard into the enemy. If you get a Perfect, the enemy will fly high into the air, then hit the ground, making them take a little more damage.
GROUP BRO MOVES:
BRO Spin - Mario and Luigi stack up and take out their hammers. They then spin rapidly, and you must punch them towards the enemies as they come to you. This move works much like the Green Shell attack, but has no limit, and only stops after you miss. You can also increase the damage dealt if you press A or B right as you hit an enemy, and it may daze them.
Chapter Two - The Star Cores
AREA: Bowser's Castle
The screen returns to show Wario and Waluigi swimming around in Bowser's treasure vault, which is full of tons and tons of gold and jewels. Then, they notice a large chest, and they go to open it. However, when they touch it, an alarm goes off, and a cage drops on them. Then, Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Peach come in. Bowser busts open the cage and pushes them aside. Then, he up to the chest and opens it, giving himself credit for what he is about to show them, and saying that it could be their key to victory. He then produces dark orb with a white star on it, explaining that it is called the White Star Core. He says he found it one day on his throne after making a wish for help in defeating the Shadow Star. He was then visited by a Star Spirit, who told him that another, The Black Star Core, is elsewhere, because someone else wished for the same thing at the same time. He tells the Bros that they need to find it, in hopes that it will save them from the Shadow Star. Mario and Luigi nod, then turn to Wario and Waluigi, who are still gazing at the riches. After they don't answer, Mario and Luigi turn and walk off. Noticing that they left, Wario and Waluigi quickly follow. Peach then says softly for them to stay safe.
The Bros walk out of the castle. When they do, a voice shouts, "Mario!" They look around, and eventually see a familiar face float down from above. It's Starlow. Starlow expresses that she's glad to see them, and that she knows of their plans, as well as the location of the Black Star Cure. Wario claims that it seems a bit fishy and Waluigi agrees. Mario and Luigi try to convince them that Starlow is a friend, but Wario and Waluigi stay put, knowing somethings up. And so, Starlow says to leave them, and Mario and Luigi follow her. Wario says he's going back to get some gold from Bowser's vault, but Waluigi convinces him to go after the other Bros, and they head out.
AREA: Lava Path
Wario and Waluigi step out onto Lava Path, and watch Mario, Luigi, and Starlow move on to the next screen. Wario and Waluigi follow.
Lava Path Enemy #1 - Lava Dry-Bones - 40 HP(Cannot be defeated. Becomes immoble for four turns. If the battle is not over by then, it returns with 20 HP)
Moves:
Fire Bone-Lob(Takes out two bones, one on fire. It throws them up into the air, then catches them again. Whichever hand the fire one lands in, he'll toss it at that Bro) - Deals 10 damage. Can be avoided by jumping(if thrown straight towards the bro) or by hammering it.(If you punch it, you take 1 burn damage). If hit, you may receive a Burn.
Double Bone-Lob(Takes out two bones that are on fire. It can either throw it forward at the Bros, or end up throwing it backwards off-screen, making it come from behind them) - Deals 10 damage. Can be avoided by jumping or by hammering(if thrown straight towards the bro).
Lava Path Enemy #2 - Lava Goombolem - 50 HP (A rather large Goomba that is fire-red colored, has a fire atop its head, and has buff arms)
Moves:
Fake Slam(Runs at the Bro it is signaling with its foot. However, it stops in front of them and, instead, spits a ball of fire at them) - Deals 10 damage. Can be avoided by jumping over the fireball or by hammering the fireball.(If you punch it, you take 1 burn damage). If hit, you may receive a Burn.
Fire Spit(Points a foot at a bro, but the attack is based on where their eyes are looking. They sspit two fireballs at that Bro) - Deals 10 damage per fireball. Can be avoided by jumping over the fireballs or by hammering the fireballs.(If you punch them, you take 1 burn damage). If it, you may receive a Burn.
Melt(Bursts into flames and melts to the ground, then moves over to a Lava Dry-Bone or Lava Goombolem, healing them. This can only be used if there is a Lava Dry-Bone or Lava Goombolem in the battle) - Heals 15 HP. Kills destroys the Goombolem that uses it.
At the end of the Lava Path, Wario and Waluigi are surprised and gaze up at a tall tower, which is in the shape of Midbus. The screen then fades out and comes back in, showing Mario, Luigi, and Starlow at the entrance to the tower. Starlow convinces them to step inside, and she then activates a switch that puts a metal gate over the entrance, so they can't leave, then she dissipates into shadows.
AREA: Midbus Tower
Mario and Luigi start to go up the Midbus Tower.
Midbus Tower Enemy #1 - Goombolem - 50 HP (Same as a Fire Goombolem, just with leaves atop its head instead of fire, and it is a regular Goomba color)
Moves:
Fake Slam(Runs at the Bro it is signaling to with its foot. However, it stops in front of them and, instead, runs towards the other Bro) - Deals 10 damage. Can be avoided by jumping over them or by hammering them.
Bounce(Jumps high into the air three times, then spins and slams down onto the Bro it was looking at with its eyes. It also points its foot, but that doesn't matter) - Deals 14 damage. Can be countered by hammering them.
Midbus Tower Enemy #2 - Midbus-Bot - 60 HP (A replica of Midbus, but with a Goomba controlling it)
Moves:
Roll - Rolls up into a ball and rolls towards a Bro. You must hit him with your hammer to send him back four times. Then, he stands, allowing you to get a counter-hit on him. Deals 15 damage.
Dark Cannons - The Bot's hands change into cannons. It points them at the Bros, either directly at them, crossed, or lobbing it to the top screen so it comes down onto them. You can avoid by jumping over it(if facing a Bro) and can counter by hammering it.
After moving up eight floors, they reach a large door, which has two statues of Midbus on the sides. They turn towards the Bros. and claim that they must win their challenge in order to move on. Luigi attempts to run, but Mario brings him back and accepts the challenge. The Statues jump out at them.
Boss #6 - Midbus Statues - 80 HP Each
Moves:
Roll - One or both of the Midbus Statues curl into a ball and roll at a bro/both bros. You must hit them with your hammer to send them back three times, then they stand up, giving you a chance to counter-hit them with your hammer. Deals 12 damage.
Toss-Up - One of the Midbus Statues curls into a ball, and the other picks them up and throws them. The Bros flee, and the statue is thrown over on the top screen, and you have to jump with whichever Bro it's coming towards(This is much like the Dark Star's attack from Inside Story) - Deals 10 damage per hit.
Crumble - One of the Midbus Statues crumbles and moves over to the other, making them larger(This is used when the first statue is defeated. If both are defeated, then this doesn't happen) and healing them for 30 HP.
Trample - The Midbus Statue moves back, then runs fast at a Bro. They Bro must hit it with their hammer, dealing damage and shrinking the Statue. It runs at you faster every time, making it harder and harder. Deals 25 HP. (This can only be used if one of the Statues used Crumble on the one using this move)
After they are defeated, the statues state that the Bros are worthy, and step back to their places, opening the gate. They go inside, and find themselves in a throne room, where Midbus sits, a crown upon his head. He jumps down and laughs, claiming that the Bros have come to be defeated by him. The Bros ask him why Starlow brought them there, but Midbus states it was all a trap, and then runs at the Bros.
Boss #7 - King Midbus - 120 HP (Once he gets to below 20 HP, he uses Shadow Fury)
Moves:
Roll - Rolls up into a ball and rolls towards a Bro. You must hit him with your hammer to send him back four times. Then, he stands, allowing you to get a counter-hit on him. Deals 15 damage.
Midbus-Bots Barrage - Holds his hands up, and two Midbus-Bots appear on the top screen. The Bros run away, and you must jump to avoid their Shadow Cannon blasts when they fire it at you. Deals 10 damage per hit.
Shadow Fury - Midbus breathes out shadows, which make it impossible to see anything on screen besides Mario and Luigi. Deals 15 damage. He then rolls over them until they are KO'd.
Extra Note: You must lose this battle.
After being defeated, Midbus laughs at the Bros, who are knocked out. However, Wario and Waluigi suddenly bust in through the door. Wario and Midbus get into a quarrel, while Waluigi feeds a 1-Up Mushroom to Mario and Luigi. After they are revived, they move in to fight again.
Boss #8 - King Midbus - 50 HP (His HP stops at 1. After that, he becomes dazed. Waluigi then thinks of an idea, producing a coin bag, and the player must use the Coin Rush bro move for the first time, allowing them to use it in future battles)
Move:
Shadow Fury - Midbus breathes out shadows, which make it impossible to see anything on screen besides the Bros. However, this time, Waluigi and Wario come up with a plan, and throw a coin forward. Midbus rolls over it, and the coin is visible, allowing you to see where he is. He rolls at the Bros six times. Deals 15 damage per hit. Can be avoided by jumping over. Can be countered by hammering/punching.
After Midbus is defeated, he dissipates into shadows, then the shadows disappear, revealing the Black Star Core. Mario picks it up, and the Bros celebrate, but the tower dissipates as well, and the Bros fall to the ground. After recovering, the fake Starlow makes a return, fooling Mario and Luigi once again, but Wario punches her, and she flares up into shadows, turning into Shadow Starlow. The Bros then get into a battle-ready position, but, suddenly, a dark-hooded figure jumps in, slamming into Shadow Starlow and sending her flying away. The figure reveals themselves to be Fawful. The Bros are angered to see him, but are also surprised when they see him get into coughing fits rather than saying his usual lines. He claims that the Shadow Star used him to send the Bros forward in time, then got rid of him. An art-depicted cutscene shows him sending the Bros to the future, then him telling the Shadow Star, then the Shadow Star forcing him to flee.
Fawful then says that they must work together to bring down the Shadow Star. He pulls out a sack, and drops it, stating it will help them on their journey, then his vacuum-cap settles atop his head, and he flies away. Luigi moves towards the Sack, but Wario pushes him to the side, thinking there is treasure. He opens it up and pulls out a small chest, which he throws back to the other Bros, then a pink mushroom, which he throws back as well, then he picks up the sack and holds it upside down. A pile of coins comes out, and Wario gasps, then, four badges fall on top of the pile. Luigi is examining the chest, while Waluigi is looking at the mushroom. Mario walks forward and explains to Wario about the badges, but he only cares for the gold. Mario takes the badges, then goes to each Bro and pins it on them. He then explains what they do to Waluigi and Wario. Luigi and Waluigi then put their newly obtained items away, and they walk off. Seeing them leaving, Wario quickly pushes the coins back into the sack and runs after them. The screen then fades out, and says that it is the end of Chapter Two.
END OF CHAPTER 2
Before the stats are shown, the screen goes dark, and words begin to come up:
"I am watching over them...But I cannot do anything to help. It is a dangerous road ahead...They do not know what the Star Cores truly do..."
Then, the stats are shown.
Next Chapter - Shadowy Secrets