Using a time machine invented by E. Gadd, Peach returns to the past as an ambassador. When her craft returns, it's battered and contains a monstrous alien called a Shroob.
Mario and Luigi return to the past where they meet Baby Mario and Baby Luigi. They all team up to save Peach from the Shroob invasion that will destroy both the past and future.
When exploring the world you can separate the adults and babies to explore on both screens. During battles you have to hit the four buttons to avoid or deflect attacks using each of the character's skills. As you progress you will learn new moves that give you access to new areas of the world.
Region |
Name |
Release |
 |
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
|
28 Nov 2005 |
 |
マリオ&ルイージRPG2
Mario & Luigi RPG 2
|
29 Dec 2005 |
 |
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
|
10 Feb 2006 |
Re-releases
System |
 |
 |
 |
Wii U Virtual Console |
10 Jun 2015 |
25 Jun 2015 |
16 Jul 2015 |
During the game, the Shroobs and Professor E. Gadd use remote controls shaped like the Nintendo DS.
At one point, Professor E. Gadd puts out a fire with a water pump called the Poltergush 9000, a combination of FLUDD from Super Mario Sunshine and the Poltergust 3000 from Luigi's Mansion.
At one point in the past, Baby Peach gets lost in the Mushroom Castle, and a young Toadsworth says:
"You will save her, won't you? I assure you, she's NOT in another castle or anything."
This is a reference to the phrase "Thank you Mario! But our Princess is in another castle!" from Super Mario Bros.