Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is the fifth game in the Mario RPG series, and it is a Nintendo DS exclusive title, released in November 2005 in North America, December 2005 in Japan, January 2006 in Europe, and February 2006 in Australia. The game was developed by AlphaDream, and published by Nintendo. Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is the sequel to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for the GameBoy Advance, and a precursor to the Mario & Luigi 3 game, which has been scheduled for release in 2009.

Even though the game is the sequel to Superstar Saga, the stories of the two games don't have anything in common. Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time explores the story of two brothers who travel between the past and the present of the Mushroom Kingdom.

The adventure follows Mario, Luigi, Baby Mario, and Baby Luigi, as they search for Princess Peach, who has been abducted by an alien species, known as the Shroobs. The game focuses on co-operative play among the four characters, who must use their specific skills in order to progress.

Featuring Mario, the most beloved plumber in the world, the game can be considered a general success, bringing the RPG Mario series to an all-time high on the Nintendo DS console, as it has sold over one million copies until now. It has gained critical acclaim for the innovative use of the DS' two screens and the tongue-in-cheek humorous story.

HINTS

Easy coins

To get unlimited coins, use the following trick. After you beat Mrs.Thwomp, go to the volcano. Go to the room on the right.

Throw the babies. Spin the babies and collect the coins.

After the babies hit the bottom, have Mario and Luigi go to the beginning room, and get the babies through the pipe. Return to the room and repeat. This is helpful when you want to buy out all the badges and clothing, because you can always return there.

Here's a video of this game: