I got this game about 19 years ago and have loved it. It has to be one of the best Mario games, as well as one of the best RPG's on the SNES. the graphics are crisp and look great considering the aging hardware it was released on. The SNES was a great system, but by 1996 it was outdated and had the Nintendo 64 launch the same year. The game isn't as long as other RPG's like Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy 2 and 3. But it still gives you alot of content with some pretty good optional side quests. there is even a hidden boss that you could literally beat the entire game and never know was there. The Gameplay isn't too deep, but it isn't shallow either. if you have ever played a RPG in the last 20 something years then you'll have no problems getting into this game. It's a great ride from start to finish and after you've played it you'll wish a true sequel was made for it.