The titan holds up pretty well.
GAME PLAY
Still better than Sunshine. I don't care if Sunshine is newer. The game isn't as good as I remember. Its tough with the new control scheme also. Rather than analog controls, you hit a button to run faster. It makes jumps a little harder, and certain missions more difficult, but this is the same game basically
There are some new missions and mini games. The mini games are a fun distraction, but nothing mind boggling. This is one of the few games, where I got so ****** off it wasn't funny. I had 149 stars, and couldn't find the last one, because the game had a bug and the one I missed was unretrievable. I played through again to get it, and get the 150, but that was annoying.
BTW, this is a platformer, you run and jump and stuff. I didn't elaborate because everyone has played the original.
GRAPHICS
Better than the N64 model wise. Mario's face looks so much better it isn't funny. Just think of hte N64 game with higher polygon models. The low textures are increasingly annoying in spots though. Overall, great graphics.
SOUND
Same as the N64 game, except a bit more dithered and less impacting. The same awesome music is in this game though, and you'll be humming the games all over again. The mini games sounds unfortunately, don't fare as well, but since they are extra, I'm not letting it bring down the sound score, though value may be penalized.
VALUE
The game has 30 new stars, but none are as inventive for the most part. Many are in smaller levels, or added castle stars. There is even one that you can't get if you miss it once. But 30 stars did give me something to shoot for. Mini games weren't that great, but they are extra. Some are addictive, but most are just bland and boring. Mario talks too much in it.
TILT
The game has a weak story. If it wasn't for nostalgia, I would not have beaten the game 100%. The game has a weak grab compared to when it was the first N64 game. I have to say, had it not been for the memories, I wouldn't have played this game as much. Other than that, the story is basically the same, except Mario, Luigi, and Wario get captured. Yoshi is the best anyway, so it doesn't matter. But, the ending is exactly the same, so if you beat the old game it won't keep you guessing.
OVERALL
The game does hold its ground, but its not as intense, or as fresh as we remember it. Still, its worth it just to have it in your pocket whenever you want.