These are fun to play through, even though they have a far inferior stage selection screen and upgrade process than that of the main game. (thekoalition.com)
Its a good look at the gameplay, game systems, character selection / stage selection process etc.. (levelupyourgame.com)
This makes everything feel a lot more connected than previously, with the world's being linked up by various paths, making stage selection feel more like an adventure in a sizeable world. (consoleob.com)