Nintendo's Vision for Mario: Balancing Edge and Comedy in Brothership

Acquire, the developer of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, initially proposed a more rugged, edgier design for Mario, but Nintendo advised against it to maintain the recognizable art style of the Mario & Luigi series. After discussions, Acquire aligned with Nintendo's vision, focusing on a unique 3D visual style that combines solid outlines and pixel animations, ultimately leading to a successful game that retains the series' spirit.