I loved it it has its flaws but that should not stop you from playing it it has the regular mario plot which evolves into its own unique story the rpg elements are great its humor can be really good it's fun to explore however don't 100% complete it I've heard how bad that can be. It is a little long but it is FANTASTIC. Play it if you haven't if you have play it again. Super paper mario is also FANTASTIC but play this first to get the full experience for both games and the sound track to paper mario the thousand year door is great I recommend listening to the ost. This game is my favourite game ever.