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May 2010
(95%)
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The editors liked
An exhilarating reinvention of platformers that constantly challenges its own identity with success
While...
Another amazing Mario game that builds on its immediate predecessor.
Fun and inventive gameplay
Excellent graphics and music
Great level design
Solid platforming mechanics
Good – albeit limited enhancements to the Galaxy formula
Diverse gameplay
Gorgeous graphics
So much to do
Just plain fun
Fantastic level design
Superb graphics and audio
Unique and interesting power ups
Accessible to all
But challenging for returning players.
Levels have tons of different objectives
All of them fun
New powerups spice up the action
Later levels offer a sizable challenge
Stunning visuals that are a marvel to look at
Catchy soundtrack that combines classic Mario songs with new material.
The editors didn't like
The increased difficulty and high proficiency requirement may turn new fans off.
Abstract: A game of this caliber, and with Shigeru Miyamoto behind it, simply couldn't go wrong, so when we heard about a new Super Mario Galaxy back at last year's E3, we got very excited. The second Super Mario Galaxy brings to the table the same bag of tricks we...
Abstract: The original Super Mario Galaxy was one of those titles that made many other games look amateur by comparison. It had beautiful graphics, grand music, and some truly stunning examples of difficult gameplay (the Luigi's Purple Coin challenge leaps to mi...
Abstract: It's no secret that I, along with millions of other gamers, regard the mainstream Mario games as some of the best ever created. Ever since I jumped on my first Goomba via my NES pad so long ago, the fat plumber captivated me. Every time a new Mario gam...
Abstract: Sequels are released seemingly every week. Cookie-cutter shooters, party games, and mini-game collections line the shelves. Oh sure, every once in awhile we get an Uncharted 2, a LittleBigPlanet, a Mario Galaxy -- but rarely do we get immaculately desi...
Abstract: Super Mario Galaxy 2 alleviates many of the original Super Mario Galaxy's niggles (somewhat confusing navigation and level design), while taking players on an enchanting journey that provides hours of joyous entertainment. The original Super Mario Gala...
Abstract: Innovation can only happen once, or so the story goes. “Sequels are never as good as the original,” they say. Yet we buy them up anyway. To gamers, sequels provide more of what we love – to publishers, it’s an opportunity to cash in. It’s a win-win for...
Abstract: Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a big step up from an already great predecessor. It may not be perfect but it comes ever so close to it. It is one of those gems that only comes around every so often. In the end, both fans of the series and those new to it owe themselves the opportunity..
