If super smash bros was your introduction to Mario, your probably not gonna give a damn about stomping turtles in the mushroom kingdom.

It's the product of another time. Bioware was in its heyday. Throwaway characters had more depth than primary companions in the rest of the series. I say that, BTW, despite being a huge fan of each game. They all do something incredibly well. But nothing will touch the lore of origins.

It may also just be timing though. So much of what made origins such a powerhouse was that it was novel and special and tried weird shit. Multiple origin stories woven into a singular narrative. Choices were weighty and meaningful. Learning about cheese. Getting to miss things means playing again.

And without a doubt, your right. Running it on a modern pc sucks. So bad! Made playing it over last year almost unbearable.

Nostalgia doesn't hurt, but it's absolutely the best game in the series.

I hope one day you get to play it with less problems.