I had waited to say anything until I had time to play it with the kindergarteners and then to contrast that experience to playing with my wife. Let’s just say my wife and I share Yoshis better.

It is four players on screen at the same time. Yes, player one has to be Mario. Yes, the game gets psycho quickly, with turtle shells all over the place. Yes, you will die a lot.

As long as you know that going in, you should be fine.

If you liked Super Mario World or Super Mario Bros. 3, you’ll like the game. I’m excited to play this with Slade on Thanksgiving. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s my nephew’s review:
“It’s frickin’ hard.”

Semi-related posts:

1. Super Smash Bros – Demos Included
2. Street Fighter vs. Super Mario
3. Wii Music: Wii Fit and Wii Sports worked, so I should like this, right?
4. LEGO Batman and Mario/Sonic at the Beijing Olympics for the Wii
5. Super Bowl Reflection