This game managed to evoke feelings and emotions in a very similar manner that Super Mario World for the SNES did when I was a kid. This game feels like the true natural progression from side-scrolling Mario games to a modern 3D take.

Graphics are crisp and colorful, 60 fps gameplay is great and the level and gameplay variety create a wonderful adventure. Wii U version is the best version of the game since it does not have the forced turbo speed mode.