This game is so awesome!well let's start off with the graphics.the graphics have gotten a huge face lift,lots of good color and crisp graphics.Even the items look pretty good.The stylish look of the carts and characters is sweet.As for gameplay,it's gotten that much sweeter.Now that you have 2 people,you can hold 2 items now.Knowing when to use them and when to switch characters is a huge window of opportunity.For the sound,it captures those nice mario melodies very well.Replay value?A lot.you'll be trying to play through the tracks,unlock characters,and alot more!