Nearly feels like a satire of the franchise despite the fact its a literal entry in said franchise.

An arcade-horror game that is a complete mess at this point. Characters are getting balanced back and forth every update and the community is oozing with toxicity. That being said I still play it to death. Get ready for one helluva grind, this game is not kind with your time.

A very raw and distinct tale that stands out from the Mario brand as a whole (in a very good way). This entry returns to form with platformer like gameplay (that leans with gimmicks here and there). This game has abstract worlds, gameplay, and a story that isn't very Mario.
I love it.