I'm finally getting my hands on this game! I never actually played any of the original games, but I have seen numerous parodies on the franchise, including the infamousracial parody on YTMND called "N*gg* stole my bike". I hear that the game will be quite challenging, but I hope it is not frusterating. Next Level Games is known for their challenge. I could never finish the Striker Cup on Mario Strikers Charged to unlock Petey. I should have the game soon with a review coming shortly afterward.