Reviewers Liked
- Balances references to the past with new and fresh ideas
- Hours of replayability
- Time trial mode shines with snappy "restart immediately" shortcut button and leaderboard support
- Gorgeous pixel artwork and excellent level design in terms of both new and remastered zones
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Inexplicable limitations on secret modes and abilities diminishes the fun of their use
- The remastered stages are all very good, but it's a pity they outnumber the brand new ones
- Possibly too nostalgic for some
- More bad bosses than good ones