Mario Land 2 is a neat little game! It's a peculiar stepping stone for both Mario and the eventual Wario Land series. It breaks from the mold of most Mario games with it's level theming, it's bosses, and it's non-linear approach, making it a refreshing, bite-sized Mario experience!
The downside is, the game often feels limited. Given that it's a Game Boy game, it's bound to feel like that. With only a few Power-Ups, with only one that's wholely original, Mario's range of actions are scarce. They make up for this scarcity by incorporating interesting level gimmicks to try and stand out, which are enjoyable in their own right. There's never enough to really sink your teeth into though, which is a shame, because I feel like a lot of these ideas could be expanded upon. It's important to keep in mind, however, that it IS a Game Boy game, and for what it's accomplished in context of the time and the hardware, it's really a stand out title.
The downside is, the game often feels limited. Given that it's a Game Boy game, it's bound to feel like that. With only a few Power-Ups, with only one that's wholely original, Mario's range of actions are scarce. They make up for this scarcity by incorporating interesting level gimmicks to try and stand out, which are enjoyable in their own right. There's never enough to really sink your teeth into though, which is a shame, because I feel like a lot of these ideas could be expanded upon. It's important to keep in mind, however, that it IS a Game Boy game, and for what it's accomplished in context of the time and the hardware, it's really a stand out title.