This game feels like the skeleton of a Mario game. The pieces are there, it moves the way it's supposed to, it hits the beats. But there's nothing of substance holding it together. I wish I could pinpoint exactly what it was that made this game feel like such a slog to play. I think ultimately it just comes down to this game being boring and completely lacking in charm. I guess we had to make some sacrifices to get a game as good as 3D World. Don't bother with this one.