A fun competitor to Super Mario that spawned one of the greatest gaming rivalries of all time. A fairly impressive game for the time both graphically and conceptually - the game was built around being fast paced and "speedrun" like, but it could also be played at really any pace you want. The level design is really good as well. However, when compared to Super Mario World, this game falls short on both innovating the genre and still being a game you would want to return to today. I have never found myself wanting to play this game again after my first playthrough, and I probably never will again. Still, the game is very iconic and was the start to a staple gaming franchise.