
Back when this came out, it was unheard of to have all these different Nintendo characters in one game beating each other up. So that was very novel. Plus, HAL took the fighting game genre and turned it on its ear. Same way they did with racing in Kirby Air Ride. it was very brilliant and it's only gotten better since!
I'd like to encourage you to read my new blog. It's Nintendo related and I think you'd enjoy it. --Cary