compliment-sandwich time. this is one of the most creative & fun games i've ever played. they really took the usual 2d mario formula and said let's go CRAZY with it. every level is so unique, and every power-up is adorable.

but it is frankly inexcusable in the year 2023 for this game to not have accessibility options. specifically, needing to hold down the y button to run fucking blowsss. it took me like 5 months to finish this game cause i had to play in 10 minute bursts. after spending the last several hours playing the final special world mission (which rocks btw) my wrist is practically throbbinggg. needing to hold down a button for an entire level to do something as important as running is so outdated!!!

yet, despite this game actively PHYSICALLY hurting me to play, i 100%'d it. and i NEVER 100% games. that should be a testament to just how much i enjoyed this game. i'm already thinking about how i want to replay it again a few months from now, as toadette this time (literally closed my eyes while unlocking her standees cause i wanna be surprised hehe).

truly, so so fun. big recommend. i'm gonna go put my hand in ice or something now lol <3