5.0 Presentation
The use of classic Mario standbys – the pipes, Yoshi, coins, etc. -- make this feel like an actual NES game. Pause menu could be a bit better, the corners look so jagged on my 100" HDTV. Everything looks fine otherwise.
6.5 Graphics
Characters look great, but the blocks always looks flat, blocky, and awful. Everything moves fluidly, but some of the models look so last-gen and non-HD. The colors are too bright.
7.9 Sound
The "oofs" and "umphs" get annoying after awhile. I can't believe it's 2009 and we're still reading text instead of hiring voiceactorsimmerisionHDstereoPS3360
8.8 Gameplay
This is the system that has worked well for years on the NES, and the new powerups and cooperation keep things fresh. The gameplay is kind of stale though.
9.7 Lasting Appeal
Co-op in a Mario game is a dream come true and the game is a blast even in one-player mode, but I still wish I could play online.
7.0 OVERALL