This game is solely responsible for getting me into RPGs.  Before this i never understood the idea of leveling up a character to reach maximum strength.  All I knew was jump on that turtle and eat the mushrooms!:-P  Really though, if you're looking to get into RPGs, this is a great place to start.  Familiar characters, great story & gameplay, music is fantastic.  Really, just can't say enough about this classic.  If it weren't for this, i would have never played all the other amazing RPGs on the SNES.