I’ve been fighting the Koopalings for so long now that I can barely remember what the original fight was about – though I’m pretty sure it had something to do with stolen Yoshi eggs.
Anyway, the kids have once again returned to kidnap the Princess and hold her hostage in a series of castles spread across the familiar territories of the Mushroom Kingdom. And once again, absolutely none of that really matters once you sink your teeth into the meat of the game. Mario’s narrative continues to unfold across the stages that stand between the player and each brief reunion with Princess Peach, each one offering stories well known to gamers and yet still bright with the design artistry expected from Nintendo’s key franchise.