This game is all spectacle. Every jump is the same. The platforming is simple, dull, and repetetive. Mario's moveset, restricted even more now than Sunshine, is forced to rely on the spin to make most jumps, which cuts all momentum and slows the pace of the game down to a crawl. The soundtrack is incredible, however, and I don't think very many Mario games have even come close to this game's soundtrack.

Reviewed on May 12, 2024


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