I never got far in this game as a kid, but I loved every moment of it. I was so used to the classic Mario games that all felt very cookie cutter in design. This was my introduction to a more story driven and different Mario. I was fascinated by the world, characters and gameplay. Everything was so different and I feel like that's what this title was meant to be. The gameplay is interesting as there's still leveling up and items to use. But the main mechanics are still very traditional 2D Mario. I loved being able to play as Bowser and Peach as they each had their own playstyles. Overall this game is unique... and that's the best way to put it.