One of the best Mario games. The controls are great, Mario has the right amount of weight and speed. All the power ups are fun and varied. I especially love the super leaf because of the flight. All the levels are fun and varied. Most of the levels are short so they can achieve their gimmick or theme without overstaying their welcome. The boss fights are fun and I especially like how you can beat them super fast if you're skilled enough. Mario 3 has everything that makes a great Mario game