Overall a pretty fun game

My new favorite 3D Mario game. It doesn't have an awe inspiring story or characters, but what it does have are kingdom's with great environments and fitting music. The movement system is fantastic as well. It's so fluid and well thought out. It feels so free being able to go almost anywhere you can think of. A very fun game to speed-run as well

Maybe it's just nostalgia, but man I can't help but look back upon this game with love. I spent so many hours on this game. Whether it be exploring the surprisingly vast and colorful world, or interacting with all the dogs around the island. The sniffing system to find and dig up items. Finding new creatures. This game still sticks with me years later and I really want to replay it someday.