While Mario Land 1 is not the best Mario in the series it is Enjoyable in it's own Right.

Many people Prefer some of the Older Titles like Mario 1 and Mario 3.
and newer titles like Mario 64, and Mario Galaxy.

Even on the same system like Mario land 2 and Wario Land. However Mario land 1 has it's Charm, and with how it's made it feels like that this title was especially made to be beaten in one sitting.