Sorry about earlier when I did a review about this game I didn't realize how in depth you have to go So here I will re-do it!   Also under Story and Depth there is a minor spoiler so be warned!
First off I want to start with a glitch I found: At the beginning of the game there's a chance that when toad asks you if you know how to use items it will take away the pointer to choose items just tell him you know (No harm no foul right?) 
Graphics 9: 
With the graphics of this game is very great for how old this is. The animations are great! Sadly I haven't played any other NES games on here to tell you the comparison. (I had to get caught up on homework a bit) 
Sound 8: This game has great sound's/ music but it does have audio spikes every now and again. I know this could be an issue with my PC but it was something to be pointed out!
Addictiveness 10:
I love RPG type games and this one always has me coming back when ever I have free time.  Over all this is a great addicting game that you should try
Story 10: 
I rated the story 10 because you get to see Bowser in a different way that you have never seen him before (I think?) Bowser is changed to this character that will help you get Peach (Toadstool) back so that he can steal her again? (Nintendo is very weird in this aspect) But even after you get peach back you are forced by Bowser to get his place back? That is as far as I will go into the story!
Depth 8: 
This game has a lot of depth in it! You are able to see Bowser trying to gather his armies to save Peach (Toadstool) and also he cries... One of the best things I have seen in awhile also with the newer characters in this game there is a bit to learn about them, but mostly Geno (I think hes called?) He was sent from the Hevan's to help Mario get the star's back so people can have there wishes granted again!
Difficulty 7: 
Over all this game can be very difficult if you don't use the right order of character's! Like Bowser is a high damage and tank type of character, Geno is over all a damage dealer, Peach (Toadstool) is a great healer, Mallo is a mage type, and Mario is the main hero! Also as a tip I would highly recommend getting Frog Coins as quickly as possible! Buy the Double EXP accessory in the town of mole's (Sorry I haven't played this game in awhile I don't know what the town is called if you do please comment below!) 
Overall 10:
Overall this is a great game very fun and addictive! The story is amazing you get to see character's like you never have before! If you have not played it I would highly recommend that you try this game.

leoncheesecake : If the game was as good as you claim it is and I believe it is easily one of the better Mario games, especially from the SNES era, you should create a review deserving of this game's greatness. I'm not here to troll or cause problems but you could easily go into great detail as to what you like and why it's such a great game. Show us what a real Mario RPG review looks like.

I like Mario put didn't really care for this suppose rpg. I played this for awhile and just got bored. That said I found your review very well and I can tell your a real fan of the game. Thanks to your review I might have to give it another try.