Masterclass in game design, specially in the level design aspect. Music is great too. DLCs are solid to say the least. The story is great and captivating but the sense of "getting lost" is what truly sells this game.

New monsters. Pretty cool ones too

Lacking compared to other 3D Marios. Great nonetheless

Great innovative 3D Mario. Only lacking when compared to its follow-up

Even more innovative than its predecessor. 3D mario greatness

Culmination of the 3D Mario journey. A love letter to a self-made genre.