Mario Master 2 is one of those SNES games that feels like a lost gem—it’s got that classic Mario vibe but with some weird twists. You start off jumping on goombas like usual, but then the levels throw curveballs at you, like upside-down sections or enemies that move in unpredictable patterns. The controls are tight, though, so even when the game gets tricky, it never feels unfair.

What really stands out is the art style—some of the backgrounds look like they were hand-painted, and the music’s got this upbeat, almost jazzy feel to it. I remember getting stuck on one level where you have to bounce off a bunch of springs in just the right order, and it took me way too many tries to figure it out. But when I finally nailed it? Pure satisfaction.

If you’re into retro platformers with a bit of personality, this one’s worth a playthrough.