This game is infinitely better than the first one, it fixes many of the issues present. The level design is FAR better and it's much more clearer where you have to go.
The collectibles are also not as annoying to collect as in the first game, it feels like they fit in fine!
The game is also visually great, the colors are so nice to look at. This game overall is much faster making it so when you spin you don't slow down, placing checkpoints is far faster (more like 2-3 seconds instead of 5-6), and resetting your character is fast as well. I also like the glide ability being more of a fast dash of sorts, it really helps with the platforming and feels far better than actually gliding.
I think if someone doesn't enjoy the main game then they should at least give this one a shot.
The collectibles are also not as annoying to collect as in the first game, it feels like they fit in fine!
The game is also visually great, the colors are so nice to look at. This game overall is much faster making it so when you spin you don't slow down, placing checkpoints is far faster (more like 2-3 seconds instead of 5-6), and resetting your character is fast as well. I also like the glide ability being more of a fast dash of sorts, it really helps with the platforming and feels far better than actually gliding.
I think if someone doesn't enjoy the main game then they should at least give this one a shot.