This game almost feels less like I enjoy it for the raw fun of platforming, and more for the experience it sells to me. The controls are functional, but they're quite stiff and I'd say they're probably my second least favorite of all the 3D games, second only to 64 DS. But they work well enough in the levels provided, and the experience of playing the game is simply awesome. The level design is just great, the music and visuals create an incredible vibe and sell the space stuff so well.