Solid fun that keeps things varied throughout its platforming, was never really bored. For once in quite a while level themes are memorable in a 2D mario. It feels designed with the same sort of principles as say a Super Mario Galaxy level. Badges are a great introduction to the formula! While I didn't play it in multiplayer it seems like it'd be a great time, I'll have to do so at some point in the future!

I think it's a bit closer to its NSMB bretheren than people are letting on, though, and I wish it had a bit more extras and more levels and bosses that pushed the limit of the concepts, because the concepts are consistently great.