The game features all of the classic Mario franchise characters and introduces some new ones as well.

but as the game progresses Mario is joined by the likes of Mallow and Geno (two original characters) as well by the likes of Toadstool and Bowser.

It adds to the strategy on how to beat the bad guys since each character has different strengths and weaknesses along with their own attacks and defenses that benefit a character or all 3 characters in play

It had a great story line, great characters, easy/fun battle system, and plenty of hidden items to find