A deeply odd mishmash of graphical styles, character designs and storytelling styles—but it's a very charming mishmash. This game really expanded the characterizations of mario, peach and especially bowser and set the table for the next 30 years of the entire mario franchise. hell, even the movie relies on some of the track laid here.

i played this game only once before (in 2002 or so) so i don't remember it vividly. the remake looks great and captures that very specific Donkey Kong Country-esque graphical style. didn't really care for the music with a few exceptions.