This might be my favorite game of all time. The setting and plot for this game make it seem so different than most Mario RPGs including this game's N64 predecessor and that's why I love it. The characters make for heartwarming moments and moments of hilarity. The combat system is really what you make of it, which is also something I really love. Do you want to build a tanky Mario? Boom. You can do that. Do you want to build a Mario that's best when it's in danger? Boom. You can do that? Do you want to focus on building up your partners and making them the star of the show? Boom. You can do that. The various settings of each chapter is so unique that they could probably make up their own games and it wouldn't be that crazy of a suggestion. This game has me coming back to play all the time due to it's charm, humor, easy gameplay, and endearing characters.