Mario: & Luigi: Dream Team

: Periodic boss fights require holding the 3DS sideways like a book to control a giant-sized Luigi using touch and motion controls. Combat and Progression

: Triggered when Luigi naps on special Pi'illo pillows, these side-scrolling sections allow Mario to team up with "Dreamy Luigi". Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

The game blends traditional overworld exploration with a unique dual-world system: : Periodic boss fights require holding the 3DS

Released during the "Year of Luigi" in 2013, is a charming role-playing game for the Nintendo 3DS that places Luigi in a central role. The adventure follows the Mario brothers as they vacation on Pi'illo Island, only to discover a way to enter a 2D Dream World through Luigi’s sleep to rescue Princess Peach and the ancient Pi'illo people from the villainous Bat King Antasma and Bowser. Core Gameplay Mechanics The adventure follows the Mario brothers as they

: In the Dream World, players can interact with the sleeping Luigi on the 3DS touch screen—such as pulling his mustache or tickling his nose—to manipulate the environment or launch special attacks.

Combat remains turn-based but heavily emphasizes timed button presses for both offense and defense: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Review - Nintendo World Report

: Mario and Luigi explore Pi'illo Island in a 3D perspective, using standard abilities like jumping and hammering to solve puzzles and initiate turn-based battles.