Nintendo has surprised fans with an announcement during its September Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing a release date for the much-awaited Super Mario RPG. The classic Super NES game is set to return with a fresh look on November 17. The game, which features advanced graphics and added gameplay features, takes players on an exciting journey with Mario and his eccentric team of heroes to save Star Road. In this refresh of Super Mario RPG, Mario and intriguing partner Bowser team up to combat the formidable Smithy Gang. They won't be alone in this quest, as Princess Peach and the original characters Mallow and Geno join the adventure. Players will need to perfect the timing of their button presses during battles to maximize damage or minimize the impact of enemy attacks. A successful combo can damage all enemies simultaneously and fill up the "Action Gauge". When full, a three-character "Triple Move" is triggered, and this ability changes depending on the combination of characters in the party. Just like in the original version, various unique bosses await, and after completing the game, players can face them again. Although this will provide a much harder challenge as the bosses will turn more powerful upon rematch. Now, Super Mario RPG pre-orders are available on Nintendo eShop and select retailers.