Ready for a challenge? Discover all the post-game boss rematches in Super Mario RPG (2023), including locations, rewards, and strategies to take them down!
Alright, so you've beaten the main story of Super Mario RPG (2023) and you're looking for that *extra* challenge? Awesome! The game developers added some seriously tough boss rematches after you finish the story, and getting to them is part of the fun. Let's break down how to get started and what awaits you.
How to Start Post-Game
First things first, you need to load your CLEAR data. When you do, you'll wake up in Mario's Pad, and Toad will mention he was dreaming about the final boss. After you chat with him and get out of bed, he'll hand you the Star Voucher. This is your ticket to a free stay at the best inn in Marrytown. Head over there, find the toad behind the counter, and give him the voucher. He'll lead you upstairs, you'll hit the light, and then you can rest again. This triggers a little scene with Geno, and then you'll wake up the next morning.
Star Hill
Once you're up and about, Geno will mention seeing some light in Star Hill. So, open up your map and head there. Geno will chat with you a bit about checking the place out. You'll need to activate the star lamps again to get to the second area, just like before. But this time, you'll notice these purple "wishes" that weren't there originally. Each one gives you a clue about which bosses you can fight again. Geno will mention that these stars weren't there before, and once you've seen them, you're ready to start hunting down these rematches!
Post-Game Boss Rematch List
To find these super-powered bosses, you'll need to head back to where you originally fought them. They'll be waiting, but be warned – they've got some nasty one-shot, party-wide attacks now! Many of these fights have unique conditions you'll need to meet to win. Here's the rundown of who you'll be facing:
| Boss | Location | Reward |
| Extra-Fancy Bundt & Extra-Fancy Raspberry | Marrymore - Marrymore Castle | Enduring Brooch |
| Leveled-Up Punchinello | Moleville | Wonder Chomp |
| Engine 023 Booster | Booster Tower - Top of Booster Tower | Stella 023 |
| Duel-Ready Johnny | Sunken Ship - Pirate Base | Extra-Shiny Stone (Needed for Culex) |
| Scratchy-Throat Belome | Land’s End - Belome Temple | Sage Stick |
| Mario-Style Jinx | Monstro Town - Dojo | Teamwork Band |
Super Boss Culex 3D Location
Got the Extra-Shiny Stone from Johnny and taken down all the other rematches? Awesome! Now, head to Monstro Town. Remember that mysterious sealed door? That's your entrance to Culex. This boss fight is notoriously difficult and has been totally revamped for the remake, complete with an epic new soundtrack. Just a heads-up: you *must* have defeated Culex in the main game first before you can even attempt this super-charged version.
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