This game provides the opportunity to play as Mario in 3D. Other successful games like Super Mario World and Super Mario Brothers 3 were just as big a success, but this game is eye catching due to the fact the character can now move more freely than before, instead of left to right. Another thing that is instantly different is that Mario can speak, yes. He gives us all a flavour of Italy with his accent, something never seen before on a Mario game at the time of the games release. Now onto the game, and all fans will know the script inside-out. Bowser seems to know how to kidnap Princess Peach without being caught by the Mushroom Kingdom, and he is at it again here too. Mario must travel through different areas of the Princess's Castle to access levels, collecting Golden stars unlockable by satisfying certain level objectives, such as collecting 100 coins or collecting all red coins. A number of stars will be required in order to do battle with Bowser in several parts, which Mario will have to win in order to retain hope of saving the princess. Several switches can be found giving Mario different temporary power-ups, such as being able to fly or being able to appear as metal. These are seen as vitally important if Mario is to complete his quest. Each power-up will give Mario additional strengths and will give him a greater chance of catching golden stars seemingly in impossible-to-reach places. A total of 120 golden stars are available, and must be collected for 100 percent game completion. This game is very long, and will take a few days to complete in full, but the save option appears after level completion, so starting all over is not necessary. Overall, this game is a significant upgrade in terms of features, depth and storyline, in comparison with the two major 2D games mentioned earlier. Certainly worth being played multiple times to complete other aspects of levels not yet challenged.

This is long, but it needs some spacing out...but other than that, this is an okay review. I rate it a 7/10.

Just like everyone else said this review does need some spacing out in this review otherwise you did a somewhat seemingly good job on making this review. So keep up the good work!