Exuberant 3D realization of the long-lived franchise that is just bursting with creativity and style.
+ wonderfully designed levels showcasing a steady increase in complexity and difficulty with almost zero elements of frustration or needless repetition
+ huge variety of exciting, upgradable abilities to choose from
+ satisfying completionist mechanics (detailed collection counters, hints for secrets)
+ perfect soundtrack for every kind of stage
+ clean visual identity
+ tight controls for both platforming and combat
+ homely town base that slowly grows and houses some simple mini games
+ insane ending sequence followed by a solid post-game
- only a few challenging bosses
- slow beginning with the first world being the least interesting by far