As they entered the mode, they were greeted by a menu with options for different multiplayer settings. They chose the "Normal" setting, which allowed them to play together in the same world, but with some limitations on power-ups and interactions.
The screen split into two, with Mario on one side and Luigi on the other. They found themselves standing in the middle of Peach's Castle, surrounded by familiar sights and sounds.
The brothers gathered in their cozy little house in the Mushroom Kingdom, with Mario's trusty console and TV set up in the living room. They booted up the game and navigated to the new multiplayer mode.
The battle for power stars had only just begun.
The brothers continued to play, collecting stars and power-ups. They even stumbled upon a few secret areas, which they excitedly explored.
"Come on, bro, you're stuck!" Mario laughed.
"Definitely," Luigi agreed. "We should play some more after lunch."
As the morning wore on, they decided to take a break and grab some snacks. They paused the game and headed to the kitchen to fuel up.