Just imagine though, back in 1996.... everyone was all hyped up for the future of gaming. They thought TMK was safe, as Peach decided to get Mario to come to the castle after all those years since their last adventure. Luigi was unfortunatly dead and it was unclear as to what happened to Yoshi. As for Bowser, it was believed that he ran away, never to return, but before Mario arrived, he struck. King Koopa had taken over the castle of Princess Peach Toadstool and all those who lived on the inside mysteriously vanished. Now, it was up to Mario, the 'Optimus Prime' of the Nintendo universe, to go on one last Star-powered adventure. That was how it would've seemed back then.