SPM is a pretty fun game, but it's not a great RPG like Final Fantasy, and it's not really as much fun to play as a classic mario game. As I play it though, I like it more and more, and I'm discovering lots of hidden 'stuff to do' in the game that makes it better. I went in expecting more of an action game, so I was a little put off in the beginning when I had to read volumes and volumes of text just to get to stomping the first goomba of the game. The 3D "Flip" aspect of the game makes things really interesting, and the actual game levels (the parts of the game that don't involve walking through a town, etc) are pretty good, but they're not pure action. There's more stuff to figure out and less killing koopas, performing skill jumps, etc.
Summary - Rent (or try) before you buy! I don't regret getting it, but I'm still looking for that killer action game for the Wii that I can just pick up at any time and enjoy mindless button mashing.
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