This is another one of my Reviews with a 0-4 star rating scale.

Graphics: ****

Pretty obvious for a GameCube game. The graphics are, well, great! There isn't all that much to say about them, but they're really good.

Sound/Music: ***

The music in this game is pretty decent. The level tunes are also pretty catchy. I like the boss theme, because it sounds pretty cool. Out of the level themes, I like Ricco Harbor's music the most.

Difficulty: ***

This game can be difficult early on, but once you get used to the game, it's easier. But still, it won't be a very easy game. it's more like a medium difficulty game. The hardest thing of the game is probably the obstacle courses, because one false move and you'll probaly lose a life. The bosses are also pretty easy, except for that Manta from Sirena Beach. That one's a toughie!

Controls: **

The controls are okay, but the camera view is really awkward (I'll explain that later). A is jump (you have all kinds of jumps, too), B is talk/slide/pick up item, L puts the camera behind Mario, R is used to squirt water with FLUDD, X changes the nozzle on FLUDD, Y zooms in on Mario although you can't move (but you can still use FLUDD), and the C-Stick controls the camera. The camera view can be awkward when you're near a wall because you can't turn the camera past the wall. Not only that, but if you're going on a path that goes around something (like the giant windmill in Bianco Hills) the camera will seem to move on its own, and you might not know which direction you should jump. Oh well...

Levels: ****

I like the levels here. There's everything from a hotel to an amusement park to a polluted bay, so I'll give a good rating here. The worlds are huge, and there's a lot to explore. Nintendo did a good job here.

Fun Factor!: ***1/2

This game is fun, although there are a few frustating things about it. You probably can't stop playing it.

Overall: ***1/2

If you're a Mario fan, you should buy this game. If you like adventure games, you should buy this game. It's a great game, that's for sure.

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