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January 2008
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The editors liked
Superlative gameplay
Perfects and even exceeds Super Mario 64
Best visuals and sound on Wii to date.
Excellent combination of retro and addictive
Unique gameplay
Each galaxy is more fun than the last
Gorgeous visuals
Some of the best level designs of any 3D platformer
Beautiful
Colorful graphics
Controls work just about flawlessly in nearly every situation
Soundtrack is a delight
Lots of stages and tons of stars to find and collect.
Excitement and wonder around every corner
Loads of bonus stages
Unlockables
Beautiful visuals
Majestic orchestral soundtrack.
The editors didn't like
Honestly
The only thing that might put folks off is a preference against action platforming.
Multiplayer feels tacked on
A couple of Marios special suits can be frustrating to use
Minimal amount of story doesnt tie everything together especially well.
Wii-mote controls are tricky with certain power-ups
Abstract: Mario may be short, but hes not short on starring roles in cherished Nintendo videogames. The iconic mascots long resume features some of the greatest platformers to ever grace any home console or handheld, including hits like Super Mario Bros., Supe...
Abstract: Mario reaches for the stars in his new intergalactic adventure, Super Mario Galaxy. Strap on your space boots and come along for the ride as Gamerhelp Editor Patrick Shaw tours the cosmos and explains why Galaxy is the best Mario game since the timeles...
Abstract: VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all Super Mario Galaxy footage!No single series has defined videogames like Mario. This is not mere opinion but rather cold, hard fact: Donkey Kong invented the platformer, Mario Bros. made it cooperativ...
Abstract: Game: Super Mario GalaxyGenre: PlatformerPlatform: Nintendo WiiWhen the Super Mario Brothers series began with its humble, homely roots on the Nintendo Entertainment System it started the platformer genre as it would be known for years to come. Some wo...
Abstract: The definitive platformer for the Wii A fair chunk of my childhood was spent engrossed in a brilliant platformer called Super Mario Bros. 3. There was one particular point in the game where you encountered a Goomba riding in a big green shoe. With a w...
Abstract: Super Mario Galaxy is the spiritual successor to the brilliant Mario 64, and being a Mario title, the story has been ruined already by virtue of sheer repetition. Princess Peach sends Mario a letter telling him shes baked him a cake or something, and ...
Abstract: In the past decade, developers have struggled to reach Mario 64s lofty heights, let alone push the platform genre forward. But finally, Nintendo has delivered a sequel as entertaining and inventive as its 1996 magnum opus. This glorious galaxy of won...
Some of the best level designs of any 3D platformer, Beautiful, colourful graphics, Controls work just about flawlessly in nearly every situation, Soundtrack is a delight, Lots of stages and tons of stars to find and collect.
A couple of Marios special suits can be frustrating to use, Minimal amount of story doesnt tie everything together especially well.
The stellar presentation and fantastic level designs combine to make Super Mario Galaxy the Wiis game to beat and one of Marios greatest adventures yet. ...
The level design is superb and the new gameplay mechanics reinvigorate the Mario franchise; wonderful visual style really takes full advantage of the Wiis capabilities; definitely lives up to the high standard of previous Mario games; best title in th...
It may take some players a while to adjust to the games unique gameplay; the camera moves in strange ways during the space levels, so we hope youre not prone to motion-sickness! The multiplayer mode is weak and feels tacked on. The Final Word This is...
This is the first game in a long time that weve actually gone back and replayed levels just for fun. Its everything you loved about Mario 64 and nothing you hated about Super Mario Sunshine.
Abstract: Mario has huge shoes! That is to say, his shoes are extremely big… What I’m trying to say here is that after starring in some of the best games ever created, Mario has a lot to live up to. As well as having undoubtedly some of the best 2d platform game...
