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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Wii
MSRP: $49.99
ESRB Rating: E
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What kind of game is it?
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a 3D platformer that continues the standards set by its predecessor, 2007's Game of the Year runner-up Super Mario Galaxy and the likes of 2002's Super Mario Sunshine and 1996's Super Mario 64. The familiar tropes -- Mario must explore distant worlds to collect 120 stars -- are intact, but the world's favorite Italian plumber is joined by Yoshi, who makes his 3D debut.
Who's the Developer?
Nintendo EAD Tokyo. Under Nintendo's structure, most of its internal studios are located in Nintendo's worldwide headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. The Tokyo studio is the only exception. The team has worked on Donkey Kong Jungle Beat in addition to Super Mario Galaxy.
What's the story?
There’s less plot than past Mario platformers, but ultimately, it's Mario's mission to brave the elements and endure life-threatening scenarios in the name of interstellar collection. The addition of Yoshi, as well as several new suit abilities, such as the Cloud Suit and Rock Suit, help him achieve his goals.
Multiplayer/Online?
In Super Mario Galaxy, you could play through a section leaping around as your partner collected plenty of floaty bits with the Wii remote. Without spoiling too much, multiplayer is back and more enhanced in SMG2. But alas, you won't be able to do any of that online.
What'd we say?
Andrew Pfister reviewed Super Mario Galaxy 2 for us, giving it a 5/5.
"Super Mario Galaxy 2 culminates over 20 years of Mario gaming -- whether you were around for it all as it happened or you picked it up later -- and distills it into a wonderful experience. The essence of Super Mario games has always been getting from Point A to Point B, being proud that you made it to the end, but then being disappointed because the middle part was so entertaining. This is a magnificent feeling that occurs so often in Super Mario Galaxy 2, I really do want to visit my 10-year old self and give him a sneak peek at what the future holds. (And pray that his/my head doesn't explode)."
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quesadia
UR MR GAY 2. Same as the 1st. I grew up on Super Mario brothers so don't hate, but perfect scores all around and over praise and hype is really starting to bear down on me.
Nub Salad
played the game. It's awesome.
CaptainJumpy
Why does everything keep saying that this is Yoshi's 3D debut? Yoshi was in Super Mario Sunshine!
Sage_Sakyia
This is the reason I'm seriously considering getting a Wii, it's been on my wishlist @ Amazon for a month or so now, I won't buy it new though, I'm waiting for (hopefully sometime this year) it to drop to around $60 or so used but that might be pushing it, I've seen it at around $115 so far. Why not buy it new? Because I'd only get 3 games for the system, most likely, that's why. This game, and the new Super Mario Bros. that came out a little while ago, and when there's a new Zelda, naturally. I haven't played a Mario game since Super Mario 64, and that was like 14 years ago, I guess a part of me kinda misses that a little, and I've been having a little itch to play a game like that (like this one coming out). As far as that new Super Mario Bros. side scroller, it would be great to have some nostalgia. I guess I've played quite a few adult/mature games (which I love) to the point where a part of me wouldn't mind playing something a little cartoony and, well, aimed moreso for kids (not that it's a bad thing).
But, $120 for a system I'll only get 3 games for, ehh...maybe $80, I'd probably get it then, not sure. I did the same with the Gamecube, I got it refurbished for like $50, and the only reason I got it, was for the Zelda Twilight game, oh, I also got some Resident Evil game for it too, only played that a little bit though.
Jackal904
Super Mario Galaxy 2 may be fun, but it does not deserve a 10/10 on IGN's rating system. It is an insult to all the games that are far more complex and deep, versus the series of puzzles that is SMG.
G4's rating system is simpler and more flexible (which is better), so I don't mind them giving the game a 5 out of 5.
HELLGAS
I already didn't like Nintendo but calling me "Mr.Gay" is going to far! *punches Nintendo*
silverkx
did anyone notice what Nintendo did AGAIN, spell out the letters that the stars are on!
Gyrorobo
Now before everyone takes this the wrong way (which they will and expect many thumbs down from this so I'll apoligize now) I want to say in the beginning that I think mario is a great game and franchise. But the thing I dont understand is all these great games that have come out made by all these daring and courageous developers they all get 4's. Alan Wake got a 4 and I throughouly enjoyed it, it had a fantastic story and great gameplay. Now dont get me wrong I think a 4 out of 5 is great, but I just dont understand how the same chewed up and spit out story of mario continues to get such outstanding scores, 5 out of 5, 10 out of 10?... really?. I play a game for story and it always seems that mario is just always saving the princess or trying to get out of trouble or something. Now i'll wrap stuff up saying that yes I will most likely get this game at some point im just trying to share a few of my thoughts. Thanks, and well done again Mr. Mario
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