

Each player tries to compete for the most points and sabotages the others, but they also have to arrive to the goal in time of course, so the game turns into a very entertaining mix of cooperation and competitiveness.

Then you have the multiplayer, if you have at least a friend to play this game, then this game will turn into the physical manifestation of fun. (I wish there were more of those because they feel very different from the rest of the game). This is especially noticeable in the hardest stages. The new Odyssey moveset added in the port makes the whole game more fluid and adds a ton of possibilities, if you try to speedrun a level it helps you a lot.

Each level is linear (although also filled with secret spots) and this lets the game strike you with an incredible idea after another one in a continuous manner, (thanks also to the fast pace of the game and the shortness of the stages) making each course feel new. It's basically a classic Mario game but in 3D. Each level is linear (although also Super Mario 3D World is my favorite Mario game to date. Super Mario 3D World is my favorite Mario game to date.
