That said, the lankier brother still manages to get his time to shine.

Separate buttons control each brother’s hammer attack, used to clear obstacles and find power-ups.

Still others circle you, requiring a well-timed counter hammer to knock away.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.

I’m told more of these abilities become available later on.

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership screenshot.