Beloved video game composer Yoko Shimomura, who created the soundtrack of the original Super Mario RPG, is returning for the freshly announced remake.
In a tweet spotted by Japanese video game industry insider Genki, Shimomura retweeted Nintendo’s announcement of Super Mario RPG Remake and revealed she would also be returning to compose.
The original game was released in 1996 and was perhaps the first major game Shimomura was credited as the sole composer on. It’s far from her only significant work now, however, as she’s since composed the soundtracks for Parasite Eve, Kingdom Hearts, Mario and Luigi, and more.
昨日のツイートにたくさんの、本当にたくさんの嬉しいお声といいねをありがとうございます〜〜！！ #スーパーマリオＲＰＧ pic.twitter.com/0zQxuwVV7h
— Yoko Shimomura｜下村陽子 (@midiplex) June 22, 2023
The remake was announced during June’s Nintendo Direct, with Nintendo promising a complete overhaul of the original game’s graphics when it launches on November 17.
“Originally released on Super NES, Super Mario RPG has been overhauled with new graphics! Join Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno, in an RPG filled with twists, turns and treasure,” read an announcement statement.
The Nintendo Direct featured a ton of other announcements, including that of a new 2D Mario game called Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a WarioWare game for Switch, a remaster of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and much more. Read about every announcement right here.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
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