Honestly I kinda liked how different it felt compared to any mario game before it.
Each worl and level had its own unique idea and they were repeated just enough to be memorable.
Only problems I found were that the special world levels varied greatly in difficulty with most being easy and some being basically kaizo
and the grind for standees is too much.

Its a decent little 3d platformer.
Mid-air control could've been better.

Expands immensely on the first game and also does'nt really "punish" you for choosing the wrong path.
All the endings feel fulfilling.