Enhanced visual appeal and colorfulness- Description
- The new map's visuals are notably more colorful and aesthetically pleasing than the original, with a fresh water theme that keeps the experience engaging. Players frequently praise the stunning and wonderful look of the environment.
- Importance
- 44%
| The new map's visuals are notably more colorful and aesthetically pleasing than the original, with a fresh water theme that keeps the experience engaging. Players frequently praise the stunning and wonderful look of the environment. | 44% |
Outstanding level design and polish- Description
- The level design is more polished and interesting than the base game, with a thoughtful progression that introduces new mechanics in safe areas. The map shows careful design and is an improvement over the original.
- Importance
- 36%
| The level design is more polished and interesting than the base game, with a thoughtful progression that introduces new mechanics in safe areas. The map shows careful design and is an improvement over the original. | 36% |
Excellent new mechanics and features- Description
- Innovative mechanics such as rounded platforms, tubes, waterslides, and pipes are well-implemented and add fun to the gameplay. These creative additions are a highlight for many players.
- Importance
- 28%
| Innovative mechanics such as rounded platforms, tubes, waterslides, and pipes are well-implemented and add fun to the gameplay. These creative additions are a highlight for many players. | 28% |
Strong appreciation for base game- Description
- Many reviewers express their love for the original game, which enhances their enjoyment of the new map. The base game's quality is a recurring positive point.
- Importance
- 24%
| Many reviewers express their love for the original game, which enhances their enjoyment of the new map. The base game's quality is a recurring positive point. | 24% |
New soundtrack and audio design- Description
- The new music and ambient sound design are highly praised, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature.
- Importance
- 23%
| The new music and ambient sound design are highly praised, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature. | 23% |
Rewarding and satisfying experience- Description
- Players find the map rewarding and fun to play, with a sense of accomplishment from overcoming its challenges. The overall experience is highly satisfying.
- Importance
- 22%
| Players find the map rewarding and fun to play, with a sense of accomplishment from overcoming its challenges. The overall experience is highly satisfying. | 22% |
New DLC adds replay value- Description
- The DLC is considered cool and nice for providing new challenges, extending the game's longevity. Players who loved the base game are happy to have additional content.
- Importance
- 21%
| The DLC is considered cool and nice for providing new challenges, extending the game's longevity. Players who loved the base game are happy to have additional content. | 21% |
Fun acrobatics and slides- Description
- The acrobatic sections, especially in the last 100 meters, are highly enjoyable. Slides and other dynamic elements add to the fun when they are short enough to maintain momentum.
- Importance
- 19%
| The acrobatic sections, especially in the last 100 meters, are highly enjoyable. Slides and other dynamic elements add to the fun when they are short enough to maintain momentum. | 19% |
New setting retains base appeal- Description
- The fresh water theme provides a different feel while preserving what made the original game great. The new decor and setting keep the experience interesting without straying too far from the core appeal.
- Importance
- 19%
| The fresh water theme provides a different feel while preserving what made the original game great. The new decor and setting keep the experience interesting without straying too far from the core appeal. | 19% |
Fresh yet familiar atmosphere- Description
- The bath vibe and environments offer a new atmosphere while retaining the core elements that made the original great. Players appreciate the balance between novelty and familiarity.
- Importance
- 19%
| The bath vibe and environments offer a new atmosphere while retaining the core elements that made the original great. Players appreciate the balance between novelty and familiarity. | 19% |
Enjoyable skips and secrets- Description
- The map contains many secrets and skips that add replay value and excitement, though the high number of skips may impact the intended challenge. Players enjoy discovering and using these shortcuts.
- Importance
- 18%
| The map contains many secrets and skips that add replay value and excitement, though the high number of skips may impact the intended challenge. Players enjoy discovering and using these shortcuts. | 18% |
More forgiving shortcut system- Description
- The shortcut system, combined with the new design philosophy, makes recovering from falls easier than ever. This reduces frustration and makes the game more accessible.
- Importance
- 14%
| The shortcut system, combined with the new design philosophy, makes recovering from falls easier than ever. This reduces frustration and makes the game more accessible. | 14% |
New content and mechanics in safer areas- Description
- New mechanics and assets are introduced in safer environments, allowing players to learn them without harsh penalties. This thoughtful design is praised for its execution.
- Importance
- 13%
| New mechanics and assets are introduced in safer environments, allowing players to learn them without harsh penalties. This thoughtful design is praised for its execution. | 13% |
Enjoyable 0-300 meter section- Description
- The beginning of the map is fun and engaging, setting a positive tone for the rest of the experience. Players appreciate the enjoyable start.
- Importance
- 13%
| The beginning of the map is fun and engaging, setting a positive tone for the rest of the experience. Players appreciate the enjoyable start. | 13% |
Fun and fast-paced movement- Description
- Using lily pads, ice, and slides to fly through the map is enjoyable and adds a sense of speed and fluidity. This dynamic movement is a highlight.
- Importance
- 8%
| Using lily pads, ice, and slides to fly through the map is enjoyable and adds a sense of speed and fluidity. This dynamic movement is a highlight. | 8% |
Great speedrunning potential- Description
- The map is well-suited for speedrunning due to its design and the abundance of skips. This makes it appealing to players who enjoy optimizing routes.
- Importance
- 8%
| The map is well-suited for speedrunning due to its design and the abundance of skips. This makes it appealing to players who enjoy optimizing routes. | 8% |
Developer's asset policy appreciated- Description
- The developer's decision to allow free use of assets in custom maps is respected and appreciated by the community. This gesture fosters goodwill and supports user-generated content.
- Importance
- 7%
| The developer's decision to allow free use of assets in custom maps is respected and appreciated by the community. This gesture fosters goodwill and supports user-generated content. | 7% |
Nostalgic elements and references- Description
- Features like waterfall mushrooms evoke nostalgia for the original game, creating a pleasant connection for veteran players. These subtle touches enhance the experience.
- Importance
- 7%
| Features like waterfall mushrooms evoke nostalgia for the original game, creating a pleasant connection for veteran players. These subtle touches enhance the experience. | 7% |
Improved slide jumping consistency- Description
- Scroll jumping out of slides is more consistent than in the original, reducing frustration and improving gameplay flow. This refinement is noticed and appreciated.
- Importance
- 7%
| Scroll jumping out of slides is more consistent than in the original, reducing frustration and improving gameplay flow. This refinement is noticed and appreciated. | 7% |