this game makes the perfect blend of old school platforming and new school rpg. great game. You go through challenging platforming levels, and along the way, gain levels. Rather than a traditional rpg battle system, you simply jump on your enemies, just like any old mario game played. Along the way you meet others who help you and give you special abilities. You get creatures called pixls that give you abilities such as shrinking, the ability to use a hammer, and many other abilities. It is well worth a buy, and is sure to please both hardcore and casual gamers. The learning curve is very quick...