| Geno | |
|---|---|
| Super Mario RPG character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Geno_SMRPG_2023_Render.png) Geno as he appeared in Super Mario RPG (2023) | |
| First game | Super Mario RPG (1996) |
| Created by | Yuka Miyamoto |
| Designed by | Kazuyuki Kurashima (concept) Hideo Minaba |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | ♡♪!? |
| Species | Star |
| Fighting style | Physical/Magic attacks |
Geno (Japanese: ジーノ, Hepburn: Jīno)[a] is a fictional character who first appeared in Square's 1996 role-playing video game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, which was published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Geno is the name of a doll dressed in a blue hat and cape, which becomes inhabited by a being from the stars known as a Star Warrior. Geno is introduced as one of the game's party members who fights alongside Mario to stop the game's antagonists, the Smithy gang.
In Super Mario RPG, Geno is able to use both physical attacks such as blasters as well as a wide array of magic attacks, with some commenting that the character is similar to wizard roles in other role-playing video games. Outside of Super Mario RPG the character has made only small cameo appearances in other games such as Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and as a costume for Mii Fighters in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Despite Geno's limited game appearances due to copyright issues, he received acclaim among both critics and fans of the game with some stating he is the highlight of Super Mario RPG's story and describing him as having a cool and mysterious personality. A cult following for the character has made many fans petition for Geno's inclusion in future games, including as a playable fighter in future Super Smash Bros. titles.
- ^ Fakhoori, Niki (November 21, 2023). "What is Geno's Real Name in Super Mario RPG? – Answered". Prima Games. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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