This is a fantastic remake of an already amazing RPG, with the new additions helping battles flow better than before. This game is a no-brainer for anyone who likes mario, and even the rematch battles are challenging yet clever.

The only hitch I have is those new mechanics also make the game easier for longer than before. Some bosses that I vividly remembered struggling against were incredibly easy since the chain and weakness system will shred their health like mad. But this doesn't stop the game from being a real fun experience.

This is a fantastic entry that was well worth the wait. They enhanced the scope of the series so much with how huge the new maps are along with tons more collectibles than any of the past games. You're given a slew of gameplay changes between exploring these maps and caves with a vastly improved camera, night expeditions to take out some unruly monsters and dandori battles/challenges that work miles better than 3's missions.

My only complaints are that the game ought to have a new game+ for how the unlock system has it so you might end up unlocking some of the coolest gear and skills when you're nearly done with the game and the insane amount of times the game stops you just for the characters around you to talk.

With how well this game is doing, I sure hope it won't be long until we see more Pikmin!