These post-game platforms have got hands and I love it. Champion’s Road in particular will change you as a person, its one of the most difficult challenges I’ve experienced in a video game so far (Mario with no power ups).

The base game was extremely enjoyable though, most levels didn't pose too much of a challenge besides having to look for each green star or stamp I missed, but they were so short that I could jump right back in and clean up easily. Majority of the levels didn't overstay their welcome.

Level design is top tier.
Sound fx is amazing as always.
Dynamic score is amazing as always.
Looks great for a Wii U port, a result of solid art direction.
Abilities and the inclusion of other characters were cool.
The addition of photo mode was great.

My only problem is the auto scrolling levels that prevented me from going at my own pace, I wanted to go faster but the game doesn't let me and if I miss a star I had to restart. This on top of a fixed (mostly isometric) camera perspective that you can’t even change really hinders the experience and just feels odd. Maybe this is a skill issue on my part, luckily there weren't too many.

Other than that its peak and I love how there's so much Galaxy inclusion.