i see why many love this game, and i recognize its historical value. i love how the game controls, for the most part, too. the levels are also pretty memorable and the music is excellent, though i will admit, this game doesn't stick to me very much.
perhaps i was born two years too late to be unable to really really appreciate this, but i'm not sure. i get levels confused a lot due to tracks being reused and theming being very similar occasionally. there are points where i'm not sure how i'm supposed to go about completing a task, too. overall, it's fun, but that fun doesn't last too long by myself. it's a completely different story playing hacks of the game, though. the things people do with this thing is insane, and i love the love people put into this game. in fact, the way i enjoy this game most is through a multiplayer modification. i get the most fun experience through it, working together to get stars or even competing against my friends.

other than that it's alright, i like it