One of the best 'classic' 3D Marios (along with Galaxy 2). Truly a culmination of everything that Mario 64 started, and a great send-off to the style until Odyssey reinvents it. I love this one more than Galaxy 2, in part due to Rosalina's Space Station and the tiny pieces of story surrounding the game, even though I recognize that the core platforming is even further improved in 2. That said, you can't go wrong with either. Also, this is the origin of Gusty Garden Galaxy, one of the best Mario tracks ever composed.
VERY solid game. Exactly what 3D Mario should be.
Only gripe are some the comets. Seriously, the "speed" comets are NEVER a challenge, and it's just replaying the damn star again. Same with the Daredevil ones, but to a lesser extent because SOME (not all) are genuine challenges.
Oh, very lame final reward too. But eh, I wasn't gonna do it anyways.
Only gripe are some the comets. Seriously, the "speed" comets are NEVER a challenge, and it's just replaying the damn star again. Same with the Daredevil ones, but to a lesser extent because SOME (not all) are genuine challenges.
Oh, very lame final reward too. But eh, I wasn't gonna do it anyways.
A masterclass in 3D platforming. Mario continues to control like a dream, the devs went above & beyond to create some truly wacky, imaginative & memorable settings to explore & that utterly magnificent orchestral OST is the stuff of legends. It's no wonder this game led to a direct sequel. Taking Mario platforming to space set the stage for one of his all-time best adventures.