One of my absolute favorite games of all time. I did not get to finish it until I got it on that 3D All Stars collection 2 years ago, but recall even as a kid adoring it. As irritating as I found the motion control sections on the ball, the game is still as fantastic as my nostalgia makes it out to be. I should really get around to 100%ing it, as I remember burning out right after defeating Bowser the first time and getting every star I could before the post-game comet stars kicked in.