The game is incredible technically but differently than other mario games it feels like this was directly made for children, there's no depth to the gameplay, in a game such as super mario 64 the game was accessible and fun for both children and adults; it strips away controls and depth during transformations, the sections are too easy and overall there's less to the movement as well.

The animation for the moons is also unbearable considering how many times it happens.

The soundtrack and the visuals are definitely the stars of the show.