– Spraying water to clean pollution, fight enemies, and ride on water jets is a fresh twist that sets it apart from Super Mario 64 .

– The camera is better than Mario 64 but still fights you in tight corridors and during some bosses.

– Some episodes feel like filler, especially the watermelon festival and the toxic river cleanup.

– Each of the seven main areas (plus Delfino Plaza) offers distinct themes, from a seaside resort to a polluted bay, a theme park, and a haunted hotel.