SMB3
I dunno, SMW is a good mario game and everything, but it requires dedication with it's non-linearity and secrets and nowadays I just kinda play mario games as a quick escape.
SMB3 is just pick up and play goodness. not saying its not lengthy as well, but theres less to worry about >_>
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