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This is a sub-page of Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

To do:

  • Game/Resources/_old contains a couple of unused models to check out. It even has a slightly early version of Seedle!
  • Unused Islet could use a proper rip to match how the other models look in this page.

Unused Islands#

Early Shipshape Island#

Early

Final

Present in Game/Resources/Object/Vista is an early low-detail model of Shipshape Island. Examining the early and final low-detail models side-by-side, there are quite a few differences:

  • The overall scale of the early model is much more exaggerated than the final model, with various objects like the cannon appearing much larger than they actually are.
  • The cannon is missing a telescope at the top. Instead, there is a nest with three eggs on top of it.
  • On the starboard (right) side of the ship, the beach area in the early version had pink sand and coral, whereas the final version has regular sand and rocks in place of the coral.
    • The secluded area past the beach, on the port (left) side, is completely missing. The hidden areas to the left and right of the beach are also not present.
  • The river flows in a completely different direction in the early version: Rather than flowing towards the front of the ship, it flows down towards the beach. A bridge separates the central and back area of the ship towards the left, rather than the bridge being up north in the final version.
  • The mountainous area towards the back of the ship is missing the waterfall in the early version. Instead, there is an arch formed by various rocks. At the top of the arch are some large flowers.
  • In the early version, there is only one path towards the cannon. The player would have to go north (about where the bridge would have been in the final version) and head up a path along the port side of the ship that remains relatively unchanged compared to the final version.
    • Beneath the path in the early version, there are three arches not present in the final version.
    • Along the path, a large root of the Uni-Tree arches over the path.
    • There is a defined platform just past the arch, which is not seen in the final game. It is unknown what this would have been for.
  • The other path towards the cannon in the early version is instead replaced by a waterfall.
  • The Uni-Tree's shape is slightly different in the early version.
    • The Uni-Tree's roots grew mostly above ground in the early version, whereas in the final version the roots grew underground and protrude out of several areas near the bottom of Shipshape Island.
    • The bulb at the top of the Uni-Tree is missing.

(Source: McKrak)

Unused Islet#

Present in Game\Resources\Field\Object is a small, simplistic island with sand and palm trees. The kanji written on the center mountain translates to "small island".

(Source: Mikan22)

Wayaway Island Placeholder#

Present in Game\Resources\Field\_Common_SeaArea_04\Vista. This would be meant to be seen by the player from Shipshape Island when looking through the telescope or looking back towards the linked islands. However, since this island is never seen by the telescope (it is accessed only through a pipe) and never gets linked (it was already an island to begin with before the game's events), this model would not be able to be seen by the player normally.

(Source: McKrak)

Unused Items and Objects#

There are several unused models contained in Game\Resources\Field\_Common\Item.

Super Star#

A model of a Super Star. Super Stars have appeared in other Mario RPGs as items that grant temporary invincibility outside of battle in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and the Paper Mario games Sticker Star, Color Splash, and The Origami King, so it is possible that this unused Super Star could have functioned in a similar way.

(Source: DogToon64)

Cardboard Luigi Cutout#

An unused model of a cardboard cutout of Luigi.

(Source: DogToon64)

Bomb Cube#

An unused model of a cube-shaped bomb.

(Source: DogToon64)

Miracle Plugs#

M&LB_Miracle_Plug_1.png M&LB_Miracle_Plug_2.png M&LB_Miracle_Plug_3.png

Three special battle plug models internally called "Miracle Plugs" are also present in the directory.

(Source: DogToon64)

Various Unused Models#

Glohm Burnadette#

An unused model of Burnadette inflicted with Glohm, implying that it was once planned to have Burnadette succumb to the condition as well or in another story path. Only Chilliam would end up getting inflicted with Glohm in the final game.

(Source: McKrak)

Default Map Cube#

Found in Vermillion\Content is a cube model covered in a red, white, grey-blue, and green grid texture. The filename for it is DefaultMap.umap, suggesting it may be a leftover from the Unreal Engine.

(Source: CometMedal)

Test Battle Background#

In Game\Resources\Field\Terrain there's a white floor that has black, red, and blue lines. This was used to test battles and boss fights to make sure they're fully functional.

(Source: Mikan22)

Early Shop Models#

BgMD_stall_shop01_01.png BgMD_stall_shop01_02.png BgMD_stall_shop01_03.png

Game\Resources\Field\_Common\Stall contains what appears to be early versions of the shops.

(Source: DogToon64)

Unused & Early Objects (WhiteBox)#

In Game\Resources exists a mysterious directory called WhiteBox, which is filled with a bunch of leftover material from what could be implied as a debug area or an early island. It contains early elements from various islands. There are a lot of objects in this directory.

A debug platform.
A debug platform.
A debug platform twice as long.
A debug platform twice as long.
A debug platform thrice as long.
A debug platform thrice as long.
A larger debug platform.
A larger debug platform.
A larger debug platform twice as long.
A larger debug platform twice as long.
A larger debug platform thrice as long.
A larger debug platform thrice as long.
An even larger debug platform.
An even larger debug platform.
An even even larger debug platform.
An even even larger debug platform.
An arch.
An arch.
A piece of furniture with a net.
A piece of furniture with a net.
The same furniture as before, with a tattered net.
The same furniture as before, with a tattered net.
A wall'' with a hall in the shape of a ball.
A wall'' with a hall in the shape of a ball.
An opening to something.
An opening to something.
A conveyor belt.
A conveyor belt.
An endpiece to that conveyor belt.
An endpiece to that conveyor belt.
A curved conveyor belt.
A curved conveyor belt.
A big red cord.
A big red cord.
A big green cord that's in a different shape.
A big green cord that's in a different shape.
A Lottacoins-style building with a single window.
A Lottacoins-style building with a single window.
A Lottacoins-style building with two windows.
A Lottacoins-style building with two windows.
That same building with differently-shaped windows.
That same building with differently-shaped windows.
The entrance to that building.
The entrance to that building.
A building made up of a bunch of smaller buildings.
A building made up of a bunch of smaller buildings.
A building in the shape of a plug.
A building in the shape of a plug.
Another building in the shape of a plug.
Another building in the shape of a plug.
A simple fence.
A simple fence.
A house in the shape of a cube. It has an entrance.
A house in the shape of a cube. It has an entrance.
That same house with a slightly curved corner.
That same house with a slightly curved corner.
That same house but the segment with the curved corner is destroyed.
That same house but the segment with the curved corner is destroyed.
A house with a barn roof.
A house with a barn roof.
A slightly wider house with a barn roof.
A slightly wider house with a barn roof.
A rock.
A rock.
A tree.
A tree.
A tree but more round in shape.
A tree but more round in shape.
A wall that is just a rectangle.
A wall that is just a rectangle.
A wrench.
A wrench.
A bridge.
A bridge.
A broken wall.
A broken wall.
A cactus.
A cactus.
A short cactus.
A short cactus.
A cactus with arms.
A cactus with arms.
A short cactus with arms.
A short cactus with arms.
Another short cactus with arms.
Another short cactus with arms.
Some capsule-shaped machinery with a cactus-colored substance inside.
Some capsule-shaped machinery with a cactus-colored substance inside.
Another capsule-shaped machinery with a blue substance inside.
Another capsule-shaped machinery with a blue substance inside.
An entrance to a cave.
An entrance to a cave.
Another cave entrance, but without the black interior.
Another cave entrance, but without the black interior.
A chain.
A chain.
A longer, curved red chain.
A longer, curved red chain.
An office chair.
An office chair.
A regular chair.
A regular chair.
An untextured chimney.
An untextured chimney.
A platform in the shape of a circle.
A platform in the shape of a circle.
A clothesline.
A clothesline.
A pot with an unknown white substance inside.
A pot with an unknown white substance inside.
A cord.
A cord.
A red cord.
A red cord.
Part of a wire mesh fence.
Part of a wire mesh fence.
A corner piece platform in the shape of a triangle.
A corner piece platform in the shape of a triangle.
A more curved corner piece.
A more curved corner piece.
Another triangular corner piece that is longer.
Another triangular corner piece that is longer.
Another curved corner piece that is bigger.
Another curved corner piece that is bigger.
A crane hook.
A crane hook.
A red platform trapped with spikes.
A red platform trapped with spikes.
Damaged dangling cords.
Damaged dangling cords.
A dead tree.
A dead tree.
Another dead tree.
Another dead tree.
A desk.
A desk.
A desk with cabinets on the right side.
A desk with cabinets on the right side.
A barrel.
A barrel.
An untextured bush.
An untextured bush.
Apparently it is a 'flamewall' according to the filename.
Apparently it is a 'flamewall' according to the filename.
A fluorescent lamp.
A fluorescent lamp.
An untextured foundtain.
An untextured foundtain.
It's literally just a cube.
It's literally just a cube.
It's a cylinder in the shape of a dodecagon.
It's a cylinder in the shape of a dodecagon.
It's a cylinder in the shape of an octagon.
It's a cylinder in the shape of an octagon.
A red gear with 8 teeth.
A red gear with 8 teeth.
A gray gear with a chunk of it broken off.
A gray gear with a chunk of it broken off.
...whatever this is.
...whatever this is.
An igloo with a window.
An igloo with a window.
An igloo with TWO windows.
An igloo with TWO windows.
An impact driver.
An impact driver.
An iron crate.
An iron crate.
A slightly longer iron crate.
A slightly longer iron crate.
An iron crate in a different design.
An iron crate in a different design.
An iron plate.
An iron plate.
An iron grate.
An iron grate.
A bust of Bowser's face on what appears to be a statue of sorts.
A bust of Bowser's face on what appears to be a statue of sorts.
A circular air duct.
A circular air duct.
A spiked club.
A spiked club.
A curtain.
A curtain.
A drainage passageway of sorts.
A drainage passageway of sorts.
An arched entrance that curves slightly on the inside.
An arched entrance that curves slightly on the inside.
A wall-mounted hook.
A wall-mounted hook.
Part of a spiked pillar.
Part of a spiked pillar.
A wall-mounted torch.
A wall-mounted torch.
Part of a wall that has spikes.
Part of a wall that has spikes.
A flat plane of lava.
A flat plane of lava.
A thicker plane of lava.
A thicker plane of lava.
Lava that is flowing downwards.
Lava that is flowing downwards.
The top of a lighthouse.
The top of a lighthouse.
An unsuspicious monitor.
An unsuspicious monitor.
Nippers.
Nippers.
Some sphere that is placed on top of a cube.
Some sphere that is placed on top of a cube.
A backwards L-shaped platform.
A backwards L-shaped platform.
An object with the Zokket Army insignia.
An object with the Zokket Army insignia.
A pipe.
A pipe.
A pipe that ends in a corner.
A pipe that ends in a corner.
A pipe intersection
A pipe intersection
A pipe that splits into two paths.
A pipe that splits into two paths.
A pipe that splits into two other directions.
A pipe that splits into two other directions.
A pipe with a valve.
A pipe with a valve.
A piece of machinery.
A piece of machinery.
A pipe that splits into three directions.
A pipe that splits into three directions.
A potted plant.
A potted plant.
A pumpkin.
A pumpkin.
A pumpkin but green.
A pumpkin but green.
A bottle-shaped pumpkin.
A bottle-shaped pumpkin.
A bottle-shaped green pumpkin.
A bottle-shaped green pumpkin.
Falling quicksand.
Falling quicksand.
A ragged cloth.
A ragged cloth.
A ratchet.
A ratchet.
A mechanical arm.
A mechanical arm.
Rubble.
Rubble.
A sand pyramid.
A sand pyramid.
That same pyramid, but slightly brighter in color.
That same pyramid, but slightly brighter in color.
A sand hill.
A sand hill.
A shovel.
A shovel.
A red screwdriver.
A red screwdriver.
A hexagon-patterned net.
A hexagon-patterned net.
A bookshelf with a sliding door at the bottom.
A bookshelf with a sliding door at the bottom.
A blank signboard.
A blank signboard.
A simple slope.
A simple slope.
A snowman with a red bucket on its head.
A snowman with a red bucket on its head.
A wrench.
A wrench.
Stairs.
Stairs.
A steel frame.
A steel frame.
A vine?
A vine?
Another backwards L-shaped platform, but much longer.
Another backwards L-shaped platform, but much longer.
A volcano.
A volcano.
A taller volcano, with lava flowing out from the center.
A taller volcano, with lava flowing out from the center.
A flat plane of water.
A flat plane of water.
An untextured waterfall.
An untextured waterfall.

(Source: McKrak)