Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time Hints V (DS)

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. All in all, it is a pretty great game. Here are some things that might help you if you get stuck.

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Defeating Commander Shroob

When the battle begins, you will be facing three Shroobs holding a large Shroob-like Bomb-omb. Attack and destroy the middle and rear Shroobs, so that the front Shroob is crushed by the bomb, because he cannot hold up the weight himself. The bomb will roll backwards, blowing up Commander Shroob and allowing you to attack him.

The most effective attacks on this character are the Ice Flower (to lower his stats, and do critical damage), Copy Flower, and Red Shell, provided you have good timing. His attempts mostly consist of slapping Shroobs towards you. Defend yourself with your hammers.

Commander Shroob has a lot of HP, and the battle will last a while, because after a few turns he will, again, summon more Shroobs with the bomb.

Repeat the first strategy to reveal Commander Shroob again, then repeat the second strategy until he is defeated. High Pow and a lot of patience is recommended.

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