Despite my deep Love for the game, it has its flaws. Some shines are difficult and necessary at some point. There are some questionable level design choices. But for me this game still get booted up regularly which not every 3d mario game can say for itself. The beach vibes are so refreshing and marios movements are so unique but also somewhat thight. Flud complements marios movement in the game so good.
Not only was it just an phenomenal platform, but had an unique enough story for a Mario game to follow. And how can we skip on the OST, it would simply be sinful. My favorite parts of this was the levels that stripped you of fludd and you just had to rawdog it with just simple platforming, AND the smooth finger-snapping jazz in the background. all in all, a fantastic Mario game that holds up to this day
It feels like a relic from a time when Nintendo was still figuring out how to do 3D-level design.
It's a hard game to judge, compared to the other 3D Mario's, its reputation is split down the middle. Some people love the setting and its ambitious nature, and some can't stand the awkward camera and the hit-and-miss level design.
If you have any sort of interest in 3D platformers, it's worth trying, simply because of the weight Mario has in this genre, but it's a 50/50 chance if you will enjoy it.
It has aged quite a bit on the Gamecube, the new version included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Switch is a solid upgrade and the best way to play this, with better controls and clearer visuals.
It's a hard game to judge, compared to the other 3D Mario's, its reputation is split down the middle. Some people love the setting and its ambitious nature, and some can't stand the awkward camera and the hit-and-miss level design.
If you have any sort of interest in 3D platformers, it's worth trying, simply because of the weight Mario has in this genre, but it's a 50/50 chance if you will enjoy it.
It has aged quite a bit on the Gamecube, the new version included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Switch is a solid upgrade and the best way to play this, with better controls and clearer visuals.