This is the type of game I was willing to play, this game has "fun"
written all over, what you get playing it is nothing more than extreme
fun, this is more linear than any other 3D Mario game, that can be
viewed as a good or a bad thing, I firstly thought it was bad, but
after playing it over and over again I realized it one of the aspects
that makes the game so fun, you won't find yourself losing your mind
trying to beat some puzzle or trying to figure out what to do in a
world, the paths are mostly pre-determined, you just have to go on and
play it.
If you think about it, the game is kind of a 2D platformer masqueraded
as a 3D, you have the fun you used to have while playing a 2d
platformer, no need stress about puzzles and long wanderings while not
sure of what to do next, just play on beating the challenges that will
require more skill than thinking, like beating enemies, platform
jumping and such.
The sound is on of the most amazing I have ever witnessed in a video
game, since Metroid Prime I have never heard such awesomeness, and now
finally, all songs orchestrated, that's right, Nintendo finally hired a
live orchestra to play their songs, and it turned out to be perfect.
The controls are tight, and so they should be, the moves that requires
the movement sensing responds greatly, the only bad thing is that some
moves are missing, like the "jump and dive into the air" move, but the
ones you are able to perform will make you forget about it in no time.
The graphics are great too, no high definition, but seeing all the
great effects and well made sceneries is good enough, it's probably the
best looking Wii game yet. The multiplayer is very weak, but then
again, it's just a side thing, if you have a friend willing to just
stay seconded in the adventure and helping with minimal things like
gathering star bits and helping on performing jumps, you might have fun!
The concept of the game is what makes it totally awesome and
innovative, you get to play with gravity here, sometimes while walking
on a planet you will be completely upside down! It may be uncomfortable
at first, and might make you feel dizzy, but you get used to it!
It's a great game, with excellent soundtrack, tight controls, and has
the name Mario on it, so this is just the game every Wii owner was
waiting!
