Yep, this is one of Randy Solem's most viewed cartoons for a reason. It has great emotional value to it. I really do feel bad for Mario. The music was just perfect. At first, I thought this would just end before the main battle. It actually started some of it! I am so glad it went the extra mile.
That "Titanic" music still gets to me. Why did it say "To be concluded"? There were three more in the series! I liked when Yoshi crapped out that one guy. The sprite work still holds up well, probably because most of us don't use it anymore.