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Highlights
The list begins with the lowest-ranked tracks, primarily from the SNES and earlier eras like Vanilla Lake 1 & 2, Figure-8 Circuit, and various Mario Circuits. These are criticized for being bland, overly slippery, or unnecessarily frustrating.
Covers a wide range of tracks including Ghost Valleys, various Bowser Castles, and desert-themed courses. Highlights include the innovative but occasionally annoying gimmicks of tracks like Snow Land and the more visually interesting but basic GBA-era levels.
The ranking progresses to tracks with better flow and unique themes, such as Cheese Land, Shy Guy Beach, and the traffic-heavy Toad's Turnpike. These tracks are noted for their better balance of challenge and entertainment.
The top 30 tracks showcase the best of the series, featuring standouts like Grumble Volcano, Dolphin Shoals, Mount Wario, and the legendary Waluigi Pinball, which takes the number one spot due to its iconic music, design, and replayability.