Super Mario Galaxy 2

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  1. RyanRetroGamer7
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    While not as good as Super Mario Galaxy 1, it still manages to bring new things to the table while keeping it interesting. The levels are better than Mario Galaxy 1, but I would say that they are not quite as iconic. And the store of Rosalina makes it hard for Galaxy 2 to surpass.
  2. itsmooisees
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Una excelente segunda parte de un juego que ya de por sí fue perfecto. El juego de la década sin duda alguna.
  3. Black123Tec
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, the level design, the soundtrack, even the graphics are amazing.
    Gameplay is similar to Mario Galaxy, but I don't see it as a bad thing, because is very good, it works very well. Looking for the green stars was an incredible experience, although some are in obvious places.
    Thank you Nintendo for making this Masterpiece. 10/10 Sorry for my    One of the best games I've ever played, the level design, the soundtrack, even the graphics are amazing.
    Gameplay is similar to Mario Galaxy, but I don't see it as a bad thing, because is very good, it works very well. Looking for the green stars was an incredible experience, although some are in obvious places.
    Thank you Nintendo for making this Masterpiece. 10/10

    Sorry for my English, I´m portuguese.    … Expand
  4. cbp105
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    The best 3D Mario game of all, one of the best games of all time. If you liked Super Mario Galaxy 1, you'll love 2 because it's just more of that, but a bit neater and with loads to do. It's a bit harder than SMG1.
  5. MaxPaul20
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Mario galaxy when it came out was acclaimed for being a great 3D Mario game rivalling that of Mario sunshine but not 64. Then a game came out called Mario galaxy 2. This was a game that to me beat out sunshine and the first galaxy and could even rival the graphics and gameplay of Mario 64. This game is near perfection with bosses that were already good and making them so much better,Mario galaxy when it came out was acclaimed for being a great 3D Mario game rivalling that of Mario sunshine but not 64. Then a game came out called Mario galaxy 2. This was a game that to me beat out sunshine and the first galaxy and could even rival the graphics and gameplay of Mario 64. This game is near perfection with bosses that were already good and making them so much better, improved gameplay and a increased difficulty that made it amazing. this is my favourite Mario game of all time and for good reason I recommend you go out or go online buy a copy and enjoy the beauty that was Mario Galaxy 2… Expand
  6. giannis2001
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. It's exactly like Mario Galaxy 1 but with different stages and some new power ups. It's a must play like it's predecessor.
  7. Kostas101
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    For a 3D platformer, this is ground-breaking, gameplay mechanics are great, environment looks spectacular, and the level design is fantastic, but it gets a little bit repetitive after a while, and some boss fights are underwhelming.
  8. MXChampagnepapi
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    This one right here proves that a sequel game can equal or better than the first part of the adventure.
  9. Liopleruidon
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best wii games ever made. The galaxies are creative and the game has a magical feeling. The controls are easy to use.
  10. MatthewAce70
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    The sequel to one of the greatest video games of all time! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is an awesome return to the various expansive worlds in the stars of the Mario Universe. Just as impressive as or better than the first one, this entry comes with brand new power-ups, gorgeous galaxies, an outstanding soundtrack, and lots of replayability. And Yoshi’s here too! Yahoo!!
    This game is a worthy    The sequel to one of the greatest video games of all time! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is an awesome return to the various expansive worlds in the stars of the Mario Universe. Just as impressive as or better than the first one, this entry comes with brand new power-ups, gorgeous galaxies, an outstanding soundtrack, and lots of replayability. And Yoshi’s here too! Yahoo!!
    This game is a worthy successor to the original. So launch yourselves into the vastness of space once again!    … Expand
  11. BM85
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    GAMEPLAY ( 10 out of 10 )
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is surprisingly even more polished and better designed than its superb predecessor. This was clearly a work of love done by people that really comprehend what makes action platformers, and Mario games in particular, so fascinating to play. The game is fun and exciting from the beginning to the end, progressing at a breezy pacing, with some    GAMEPLAY ( 10 out of 10 )
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is surprisingly even more polished and better designed than its superb predecessor. This was clearly a work of love done by people that really comprehend what makes action platformers, and Mario games in particular, so fascinating to play. The game is fun and exciting from the beginning to the end, progressing at a breezy pacing, with some fast paced levels and none too slow paced or too difficult. It even has an easy-to-navigate map that, like in the 2D classics, lets you fly right into the next level, giving it a more addictive non-stop action feel, when compared to past 3D Mario games, by focusing on what's important: stomping goombas and going through the extremely engaging levels.

    VISUALS ( 10 out of 10 )
    Best graphics of any game for the Wii.

    SOUND ( 10 out of 10 )
    Amazing and wide-ranging soundtrack that skilfully mixes old tunes with new compositions and always fits the action perfectly.

    VALUE ( 10 out of 10 )
    The amount of variety in Galaxy 2 is astounding – more so than in any other action platformer that came before it. Every level has its own unique gameplay mechanics and activities, all very fun and none feels made in a hurry, so you never know what novelties come next and they never stop coming. Even the power-ups are more and better used than ever in this game, being Yoshi the most noteworthy of them all. There are 242 stars to collect, most of them challenging enough to satisfy even the most skilled gamers, providing some of the most gratifying moments you can have in a video-game.

    FINAL SCORE ( 10 out of 10 )
    In my opinion, Galaxy 2 is the most fun, inventive, varied, beautiful and absorbing Action Platformer of all time. The concept behind the creation of Galaxy 2 is an extension of the first Galaxy's concept, so it can't possibly have the same impact. But what makes Galaxy 2 so great and what will keep you coming back, even after you've collected every star, is the expertly designed levels, with an incredible amount of variety, a constantly changing pace due to excellent mix of 3D and 2D gameplay and the great number of different power-ups, mechanics and activities, all smartly placed, delightful and interesting, level after level after level after level… leaving you breathless and full of joy!    … Expand
  12. Zetta935
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    para mi es el mejor juego de mario que puede existir su jugabilidad es muy buena pero lo que mas se destaca es su banda sonora es lo mejor del juego ya que te puede dar felicidad y melancolia y es lo que mas me encanta de este juego que todavia lo sigo jugando en 2019
  13. MatthewDavisMed
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Galaxy 2 is everything that was great about the original game, and made it even ever with new worlds, new power-ups, new music, and twice the amount of content as the original. Not to mention, Yoshi is back. And you gotta love Yoshi!
  14. M3LA0_4ZUL
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Esse jogo é tão incrível quanto o primeiro Super Mario Galaxy
    A principal diferença desse jogo em relação ao primeiro é que o Yoshi passa a se tornar jogável, mudando o gameplay do jogo e as dinâmicas das fases, assim como o Super Mario World.
    Infelizmente, esse jogo não possui um história tão épica quanto o primeiro e por ter sido lançado como uma continuação, isso quebrou um pouco    Esse jogo é tão incrível quanto o primeiro Super Mario Galaxy
    A principal diferença desse jogo em relação ao primeiro é que o Yoshi passa a se tornar jogável, mudando o gameplay do jogo e as dinâmicas das fases, assim como o Super Mario World.
    Infelizmente, esse jogo não possui um história tão épica quanto o primeiro e por ter sido lançado como uma continuação, isso quebrou um pouco minha expectativa em relação à história e pelo jogo ter sido lançado depois, o jogo gerou muito menos impacto do que o primeiro.
    Porém, o jogo expandiu as possibilidades de novos planetas chegando ao limite da criatividade e da fantasia, superando o level design do primeiro Super Mario Galaxy, além de uma ADMIRÁVEL E BELÍSSIMA TRILHA SONORA, tão boa quanto o game.
    Eu acho que o primeiro Super Mario Galaxy é melhor que o segundo, mas não subestime esse jogo, esse game tem seus próprios méritos e merecer ser jogado.

    (Recomendo começar com o Super Mario Galaxy e depois jogar o segundo jogo, para entender um pouco melhor a ideia do jogo)

    SE VOCÊ ADQUIRIR ESSE JOGO, JOGUE E ZERE!!!!
    E JOGUE OS DOIS JOGOS DA SÉRIE!!!!    … Expand
  15. DatBoiBen
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of the Wii's amazing masterpieces. Starting off, the story is kind of like the first one. Starts off casual, go through the first screens then BOOM! Bowser appears and the Mushroom Kingdom is destroyed, and Bowser takes Princess Peach. Then almost immediately after, you're jumped into the first mission of the game. The game has most of the time goes pretty fast, the game does slow down a little or sometimes a lot, but normally it picks back up within in hour or 2, depending on how good you are. The game also has taken powerups and other things from the other game and add in new stuff. Such as the new powerups they added like the Cloud Flower. A very good (and very broken) powerup that lets Mario not only jump higher. But he can create 3 platforms out of thin air. Or the Spin Drill which lets Mario tunnel through dirt with ease. Another thing that makes the game very good is the difficulty. It isn't hard like Dark Souls or Cuphead, far from it. But the difficulty spike definitely increases by a lot. As there is more difficult platforming, more dangerous enemies, the whole shabang. The bosses are also interesting. Every world it switches between Bowser Jr, (Bowser's son), and Bowser himself, Bowser Jr has a totally new thing for the player to face against, while Bowser himself is a different story. It has the same battlefield, but Bowser's attacks either are more deadly, or it takes more hits to defeat him. Despite it being the same, it always feels fresh. In addition, the levels in the game are incredible. The music, the feel, and the objectives fit almost always. One of my favorites is the Clockwork Ruins Galaxy, it feels like going on a treasure hunt for the Power Star, with deadly spikes, crushing hammers, the stuff you would find out of an Indiana Jones movie. There are also stars known as Prankster Comets, there's one in every stage, they either create a new star entirely, or they take a normal mission and add an extra challenge, like there's a time limit on how long you can be in the world until you die, or if you get hit once you die, they add an extra challenge that makes an old level feel fresh and challenging. However there are a few that I dislike and feel either bland, incomplete, or just downright stupid. One of those is Battle Belt Galaxy, one of the most infamous galaxies in the game. All you do is kill all the enemies on the planet, go to the next one, rinse and repeat about 8 times and you got the Power Star. It's less fun then it sounds. Another thing most people don't talk about is completing the game. Completing video games all the way through tends to be more of an endurance challenge then actual difficulty. This is where my biggest problem of the game comes in. After getting the 121st Power Star, the game introduces a new thing to the player and the protagonist. Green Stars, there are 2 - 3 in each world, the game goes from fast paced and you saying "YES! I got another Power Star!" To, "Ugh, another friggin star. Yay..." Every Green Star is hidden in every world, your only hints are the start of the mission where it shows you where to go to get the Power Star you already got, and a sound clue that signifies that you're near one. You have to do this is EVERY world other then the last one. You need all 241 stars, 9999 Star Bits (the games main currency) In the bank. You get the final challenge, which is dubbed to be one of the hardest levels in the entire Mario franchise. And they're right, if you complete this level. Then your a gaming wizard. No doubt. Other then that complaint, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a great game that has aged super well and will continue to be an incredible game til' the end of time.… Expand
  16. RedXTL
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    This game is a fantastic "re-colour" of the original Mario Galaxy. It brings yoshi into it and the hub area is easier to see where and what you gonna do.
  17. Ruberobo
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    En mi opinión la historia no es tan buena como la primera entrega, pero aún así gusta, mantiene el nivel de dificultad y se sigue viendo muy bien.
  18. GCDeadshot
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This game has a special place in my heart and always will, made my childhood perfect.
  19. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Excellent game and my favorite Mario game from all time! The gameplay is similar to Mario Galaxy, but enhances it with everything they could do. Music, level designs, content and gameplay is outstanding! I finished the main game including the post-game 2 times, because I loved it playing so much!
  20. AShinyGiratina
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    I'm going to be completely honest here. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is better than the original by a clear margin.
  21. Eronarr
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    This game is cool, great graphism for a WII game, can be really easy at start but will be more and more harder after the 3rd level I recommand this game
  22. baconbro
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Just a great game that is and will always be a joy to play. All the mechanics and levels are great, just don't get me started on the music. This game deserves a rating way higher than what shows. One of the best games of the decade for sure!
  23. iM3j3n
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 ist besser als der erste Teil und und bietet eine perfekte Abwechslung an Innovation und S
    pielspaß
  24. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅87%
    This game is nearly just as incredible as the first one. Within the first 15 minutes you are already wowed and amazed by this game.
  25. BLG-PedroZ
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A melhor experiência que um jogo plataforma pode te proporcionar até o momento
  26. AAcid500
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, feels like an expansion to the first. Amazing levels, amazing story and amazing experience
  27. Shrek_Do_Acre
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    THE BEST GAME I've ever played. I had lots of fun playing it, The difficulty is just right. Should be a third game.
    Good as the first one, but I think that should had better graphics, because its a sequel.
  28. icerda02
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Mario Galaxy 2 is the best game on the Wii system . The game works very well with the Wii console for it’s time . I can see this game becoming a icon similar to Mario 64 and Mario 3 for its innovation and style.
  29. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    Pretty much the same game as Super Mario Galaxy! Slightly worse because of no overworld and barely any storyline...
  30. Daniel55y
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Um dos jogos mais incríveis já criados, em Super Mário Galaxy 2 você poderá fazer uma nova aventura pelas galáxias.Um jogo absolutamente incrível e todo gamer fã de Mário precisa jogar pelo menos uma vez na vida.
  31. Ilmu011
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    The Super Mario Galaxy franchise is by far my most adored one of all time. Both titles are my most favorite games of all time. The gameplay, theme, score, atmosphere, it all converges to an experience I'd want every single person who has never touched a video game before to have, because I'm convinced it will make them love video games from that point on.

    Playtime at review: 1000+ hours
  32. Iorcho
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    It's a goegeus game. Amazing. I really hope a remaster this year. I really want it.
  33. MilesLah
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    My favorite game of all time. It may not have the dark cinematic story of Galaxy 1, but it makes up for that with better designed levels and more unique gimmicks. Top all that off with a godlike OST and great boss fights and you’ve got the portly plumber’s best game to date. Long live Mario!
  34. danielcosimona
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. It's levels are phenomenal, and the music is just as good, if not better, than in the first game. It's not easy to complete, but even the green stars are enjoyable, and it just feels so satisfying when you finally beat the final level. Some of the atmospheres in this game are better than in the first game, although the story has sadly gotten a majorThis is my favorite game of all time. It's levels are phenomenal, and the music is just as good, if not better, than in the first game. It's not easy to complete, but even the green stars are enjoyable, and it just feels so satisfying when you finally beat the final level. Some of the atmospheres in this game are better than in the first game, although the story has sadly gotten a major downgrade. Also, the hub world isn't as big, but it has much more personality. I don't reccomend this game to be played over the first one, but I do reccomend it to be played after the first one because it's better in almost every way.… Expand
  35. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    It is difficult to assess what would be the best 3D super mario game of all. They are all masterpieces but, as of today, if I had to keep one, it would be this one. Incredible worlds. Challenging although easy to play and most importantly, a lot of fun. 10/10.
  36. MichaelG15
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    It's more of super mario galaxy. That game was already a 10/10. What more can you ask for?
  37. LiquidSnekMGS
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful. It is a colorful, lighthearted sequel to the original masterpiece, and one that stands tall against the original's legacy. While the original is my favorite, it is certainly a close match because of the new mechanics. I love how you can play as Luigi without having to beat the entire game first. I like the homeworld, even if it isn't the Observatory. Plus, it hasThis game is beautiful. It is a colorful, lighthearted sequel to the original masterpiece, and one that stands tall against the original's legacy. While the original is my favorite, it is certainly a close match because of the new mechanics. I love how you can play as Luigi without having to beat the entire game first. I like the homeworld, even if it isn't the Observatory. Plus, it has Yoshi. This game is a masterpiece that stands the test of time.… Expand
  38. Bwnez0
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Still the best 3D Mario to date, here’s to hoping it gets ported to switch.
  39. JustARandom
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    After all these years i still remember, how good it felt to play this game. There is nothing to say anymore 10/10.
  40. captainsnake
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 has, in my opinion, aged better than any other 3D Mario game. Some people may complain that the game is linear, but being linear doesn't make a game bad, and this game is proof of that.
  41. PsychoJoona
    May 9, 2021
    9
    My first videogame that I've completed and it's awesome! Music and variety of stages are top notch. Best Mario game.
  42. fernandomk8
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de Mario que Nintendo ha creado, jugabilidad muy buena, MUSICA PERFECTA, y gráficos que nunca envejecerán. Si te gustan los videojuegos debes jugarlo, una obra perfecta de la industria.
  43. OrangePlasma
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This is up there with the greatest games ever and may be Mario's best. It's a masterpiece that still holds up well and is absolutely worth a play.
  44. Oyin
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    9.3/10 Rarely are sequels better than the original, but Super Mario Galaxy 2 maintains the high standard of the original while improving across the board. Gameplay is incredible and the story is solid for a Mario game.
  45. aaasss555
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Worthy of being the successor of Mario Galaxy! The formula is refined and perfected!
  46. Maxler5795
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    My childhood in a case. This game amazes me in every way, graphics, soundtrack, sound itself, how it controls, its amazing all around! So if you are BORED OUT OF YOUR MIND and are at the edge of throwing your wii away (why would you do that anyway?) Play SMG2 once and for all! If you havent yet.
  47. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a good sequel to the first mario galaxy game, it introduces many fun characters, as well as some amazing levels.
  48. Billy6411
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Perfection. Without a doubt mario galaxy is the best game series of all time and this sequel is possibly the best game sequel ever. A galaxy 3 is absolutely necessary, mario odyssey is good but it doesn't count as a third galaxy.
  49. Coolguymike
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    I'm not a big fan of Galaxy 2 compared to the original as I preferred a more Rosalina centric story, but the addition of Yoshi and improved power-ups and worlds is a good plus.
  50. EA-SUCKS
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This game is galaxy but with a less compelling story just a retelling but to be fair don't fix whats not broken.
  51. SnapKROOS8
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda unos de los mejores juegos de la historia … Expand
  52. BrettSMM
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    Both Mario Galaxy games are my favorite games of all time. The story is a bit weirder than Galaxy one but it’s still great (I won’t spoil it). The levels are just like Galaxy one and are set up as more linear play platforming stages than areas to run around in and find collectibles and I prefer that over 64 and Sunshine. The controls are tight, when you ground pound your feel it. They alsoBoth Mario Galaxy games are my favorite games of all time. The story is a bit weirder than Galaxy one but it’s still great (I won’t spoil it). The levels are just like Galaxy one and are set up as more linear play platforming stages than areas to run around in and find collectibles and I prefer that over 64 and Sunshine. The controls are tight, when you ground pound your feel it. They also have the mid air spin Mario games have needed before this. You can re-a-just your self in mid air and kill enemies with it. So say if you under shoot a jump, you can wall jump and spin out of it to get on top. The music in this game is phenomenal (my favorite tracks are fluffy bluff galaxy and luma and the hat). Unlike in the original game there is more to do after you beat the normal game
    (but I won’t spoil it). Overall, this game is great and a must play!    … Expand
  53. AndresSMG
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    SMG2 had a very high expectations being a sequel to one of the greatest games of all time and it even manages to surpass the original Super Mario Galaxy. The game takes everything that was mind blowing about the original game like the level design, graphics, soundtrack and gravity mechanics and manages to make it feel like a completely new experience due to all the new stuff added into theSMG2 had a very high expectations being a sequel to one of the greatest games of all time and it even manages to surpass the original Super Mario Galaxy. The game takes everything that was mind blowing about the original game like the level design, graphics, soundtrack and gravity mechanics and manages to make it feel like a completely new experience due to all the new stuff added into the game. This game is definitely a masterpiece.… Expand
  54. maxwelet
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    this game was made with love it is quite unique and faithful to the original, anyone can play it and its music is pure art, I recommend it 10/10 it is better than super mario oddysey by little
  55. Catking56
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Great game just like the original. Same great graphics, same great level design, and same endless amount of fun. 10/10. This game was great.
  56. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  57. prakx9
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    El mejor plataformas que he probado.Simplemente un diseño de niveles grandiosos y una banda sonora(que a pesar de no ser tan buena como la del 1) es espléndida.
  58. Mariojumpman
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing gammhgggggvvhhxjfjfufuufuhrhrhhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrjrjejehrhrhdhrhrhrurhdhrhfh
  59. AbeFiletti
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a perfect game. Try to look me in the eye and tell me it is not perfect with a straight face. Everything in this game clicks magnificently. The gameplay is so fun. Every single level is so perfectly designed I can't think of one bad, or meh level. The controls are probably the best controls for a game ever in my opinion (as of 10/22/20). Mario responds perfectly toSuper Mario Galaxy 2 is a perfect game. Try to look me in the eye and tell me it is not perfect with a straight face. Everything in this game clicks magnificently. The gameplay is so fun. Every single level is so perfectly designed I can't think of one bad, or meh level. The controls are probably the best controls for a game ever in my opinion (as of 10/22/20). Mario responds perfectly to every long jump, or spin attack you use. The music, it's just wow. This game and the original Mario Galaxy have some of the best video game music ever. Everything's a banger from Yoshi's Star Galaxy, Sky Station Galaxy, and lets not forget the freaking title screen music! Mario Galaxy 2 deserves my rare 10/10.… Expand
  60. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Recuerdo esta secuela como más de lo mismo y creo que no lo jugué tanto, por eso no lo considero a la altura. Posiblemente me equivocó. Algún día volveré, me apetece un huevo.
  61. Veronoobbutpro
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    the second mario galaxy game is truly masterpiece, even though some of the levels and mission are really hard , but still this game is really amazing and deserve a high score on metacritic.
  62. Mirayaanali1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
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  63. MisteRPrO2000
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Simplemente esta es la entrega definitiva de la franquicia, y uno de mis juegos favoritos en lo personal
  64. SKeLeTrust
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first saw the trailer for Super Mario Galaxy 2 a decade ago when I was a dumb little 1st Grader, I lost my **** My favorite video game of all time was getting a sequel!! When I finally managed to get it for Christmas that year, of course I loved it! This game means so much to me, because it was always there for me whenever I had a bad day at school. It also explains why it's one of my most played games ever. (let alone Mario games) Thank you Nintendo for such a wonderful game.

    ...oh what? I guess I got too nostalgic for a moment. Sorry. Anyway, why is the game so good you ask? Well, I will admit that it's not quite as good as the first one, but it's still incredible.

    The one downside to this game is that plot-wise, there's not nearly as much as there was previously. Rosalina barely shows up in this one, and that's kinda sad. Instead we get Lubba, who's honestly a guilty pleasure to me. However, this was the one and only aspect that disappointed me, because everything else was a blast from beginning to end!

    The gameplay is either slightly superior or slightly inferior. In other words, I love the game just as much as I did previously. They improved the Prankster Comets and made them a lot more fun and challenging, they added awesome new power-ups, and...is that Yoshi!? Using his own power-ups!?!? These games just had so many good ideas, and that's to be expected, because Nintendo said that they couldn't even use all the ideas for the first game, so they just straight up said, here's another. The level design is far more linear than the first game's, so there aren't many places where you walk on spherical planets anymore. I don't mind this change at all, it makes it seem more like Mario's home style, and I like that a lot.

    There's not a lot to say in terms of presentation, so...this game still looks phenomenal. Noticeably, it's a bit more colorful and bright than the first game's more gloomy approach. The soundtrack? Yep. Still just as perfect as ever before.

    However, this game, like the first, ain't perfect either. One thing for me is how this game helps you just a little too much. You can get 1-ups all over the place, and Rosalina (in the form of a Cosmic Spirit) will literally guide you right to the Power Star if you fail too much. However, this is completely optional, and only came off as annoying at worst since I never used her guidance. Also, some of the galaxies in this game were rather lazy, specifically in World S. (Mario Squared, Stone Cyclone, Boss Blitz, etc.) I never hated these levels, because they were at least fun to revisit from the first game. The Green Stars are also kinda tedious, I'll admit, but at the same time, I thought they were really fun to find, as they make you search around the galaxy and discover places you might not have before.

    I really wanted to give this game a 10 like the first, but I think these little issues barely set the game back a point. Still, I love this game a lot, and it one of my favorite games ever, let alone Mario games. It introduces so many ideas that work just as well as the first game overall. Please don't call this game a copy-paste sequel, because while it uses the same engine, that's it for the most part. (That argument fits much more for the New Super Mario Bros. and Call of Duty series)    … Expand
  65. IkonB
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    The games manages to be a sequel that feels even more immersive and the new mechanics add more to the games already crazy levels.
  66. meganob
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    the best game ever!!!
    in my childhood i have played only this with my sister.
    i too many fun from this
  67. BeeSting1
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Good

    - the drill item is fun to use - yoshi is so fun to use. - the visual, level, obstacle, enemy, and platforming design was incredibly creative. - I like how the devs transitioned the pink moving platformers into 3D - star ball stages are fun - the platform flip using the spin attack was creative and fun. - leading bomb-omb to blow up the glass ball was creative    Good

    - the drill item is fun to use

    - yoshi is so fun to use.

    - the visual, level, obstacle, enemy, and platforming design was incredibly creative.

    - I like how the devs transitioned the pink moving platformers into 3D

    - star ball stages are fun

    - the platform flip using the spin attack was creative and fun.

    - leading bomb-omb to blow up the glass ball was creative

    - more creative gravity levels

    - instead of just collecting coins for a star. Galaxy 2 has you to collect stars then a new planet is born, where there’s a bit of extra gameplay for you to collect the star.

    Bad

    - I prefer the hub world in galaxy 1, cause it felt like a home, and going into different rooms to enter levels. The classic hub world layout in galaxy 2 feels too concrete and boring.

    - the game is brain dead easy. Only thing that kept me going through the levels was the amusing, creative platforming. And the unique level, enemy, and obstacle designs.

    - Where’s Rosalina? I connected a lot with her in the first game from her life story in her story book. Now she’s nowhere in galaxy 2?    … Expand
  68. Shadowsky101
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    There is nothing to say. A great Plarformer and an masterpiece fron Nintendo.
  69. MrKeeg
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    (Please note: this note is in French !! Thanks) Alors ce jeu est pour moi le meilleur Mario en 3D.
    Les décors sont magnifiques, les boss bien pensés, la difficulté est progressive, le vaisseau est bien réalisé. Au moins les point les plus positifs sont les combats de boss épique (j'ai un coup de cœur pour Pyro Dino Piranha), les nouvelles mécaniques (plateformes clic-clac) et    (Please note: this note is in French !! Thanks) Alors ce jeu est pour moi le meilleur Mario en 3D.
    Les décors sont magnifiques, les boss bien pensés, la difficulté est progressive, le vaisseau est bien réalisé. Au moins les point les plus positifs sont les combats de boss épique (j'ai un coup de cœur pour Pyro Dino Piranha), les nouvelles mécaniques (plateformes clic-clac) et l'introduction de Yoshi, ce qui manquait au premier Mario Galaxy.

    Bref, ce jeu mérite son 10/10 malgré un léger défaut : la caméra est parfois mal placée (notamment au combat contre le Roi Lakitu)    … Expand
  70. patobalo
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    The pioneer gameplay for Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario Odyssey.. this game really built the foundations needs for the successor.. simply the best..
  71. agapokolo
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. New mechanics and ideas are constantly being introduced. the bosses and the worlds are phenomenal. I have no complaints.
  72. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    I barely even played this game and I was simply amazed. Even after ten minutes, Nintendo EAD's masterpiece pulls you into a universe of incredible beauty. I won't spoil the details, but this probably has the best graphics to date on the Wii and the gamepl
  73. Subservedship27
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This game will forever be amazing. I've played through it about 5 times and still haven't gotten bored of it. It still even amazes me 10 years after its release.
  74. Stingy11089
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    With the game being a sequel to Mario Galaxy, it is a no brainier that this is a timeless masterpiece that deserves the praise it gets for being an initiative, creative, and fun game.
  75. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Leggermente più bello del primo Mario Galaxy. Il secondo gioco della serie Galaxy è più difficile e porta nuovi power up interessanti come il cappello Nuvola e il ritorno di Yoshi nella serie 3D, rimasto indietro ai tempi del lontano Sunshine. Che dire, un ottimo gioco come il primo, ma che non raggiunge per un pelo il 10, in ogni caso un altro grande Mario 3D da giocare.
  76. mrpetition
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This was peak childhood. My favorite Mario game of all time. i think everyone should try it out. The atmosphere, levels and overall gameplay was very fun
  77. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
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  78. polishedrelish
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Best Wii game and one of the best platformers in general. Can't recommend it enough if you have a Wii/Wii U.
  79. XmYSTIC
    May 3, 2021
    10
    This game is a blast. The game sets itself apart from its predecessor by focusing less on the story and more on deepening the gameplay. I feel like it is the right decision to focus more on gameplay than the story of it. Even in 2021 I have a blast playing it with great physics and even visuals that doesn't look half bad even with todays standards. And even though everything is so good upThis game is a blast. The game sets itself apart from its predecessor by focusing less on the story and more on deepening the gameplay. I feel like it is the right decision to focus more on gameplay than the story of it. Even in 2021 I have a blast playing it with great physics and even visuals that doesn't look half bad even with todays standards. And even though everything is so good up to this point the best is yet to come. The music. There is no such feeling as running around on a small and interesting planet while an epic orchestra is blasting and cheering you on. For every bombastic piece there is a quiet and more toned down ballad at some other point and it turns this game into a emotional rollercoaster - in a good way… Expand
  80. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
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  81. NachoBoi
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Creativity: 19/20
    Design: 50//50
    Nostalgia : 29/30
    Total: 98/100 best nintendo game in my opinion
  82. ohkao
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Big childhood right here. I will probably never have so much fun as I had with this game, and I thank Nintendo for that!
  83. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    While the original Galaxy has a great sense of atmosphere Galaxy 2 has far better level design and replaces the weaker mechanics from the first game with better ones along with the amazing addition of Yoshi makes's this game a lot more fun. The levels are longer and either introduce new mechanics or polished up mechanics from the original game and expanded upon in what seems to be the bestWhile the original Galaxy has a great sense of atmosphere Galaxy 2 has far better level design and replaces the weaker mechanics from the first game with better ones along with the amazing addition of Yoshi makes's this game a lot more fun. The levels are longer and either introduce new mechanics or polished up mechanics from the original game and expanded upon in what seems to be the best way possible. The smaller hub world is a lot more fun to explore as all the good stuff is a lot closer together and the addition of a simple "world map" to get from level to level makes the game flow a lot better.… Expand
  84. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    This is a great game, but because of all the Mario games of that era, being Galaxy, 3D Land and 3D World, it just feels generic.
  85. SavageAC
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Even though I prefer the first one and would rather see the first one get higher I just can’t rate this one any lower than 10
  86. Luingi
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Even thought it reuses some music from Galaxy 1, it often remixes others such as the background music in World S being a different version of Gusty Garden Galaxy, and it works amazingly! I sometimes hear people talk about how they dislike the linear world map which pretty much forces you to play every level as opposed to Galaxy 1 which gives you a few levels, and depending on how muchEven thought it reuses some music from Galaxy 1, it often remixes others such as the background music in World S being a different version of Gusty Garden Galaxy, and it works amazingly! I sometimes hear people talk about how they dislike the linear world map which pretty much forces you to play every level as opposed to Galaxy 1 which gives you a few levels, and depending on how much stars you have, let’s you play whatever levels you like. I personally have no problem with the world map in Galaxy 2 as it works kind of the same way, you pick a level, pick a star (or find a secret one), then play. You have all the right to skip levels in some areas, but I guess I understand why people don’t like it. I have no problem with it as you sometimes have to play more of this amazing game, and while that doesn’t sound as fun, again, it makes up for it with the soundtrack and, in some cases, amazing level design and idea. Overall I feel like this game is amazingly BAD at being bad, seriously, really the only time I ever regretted playing this game was when I was playing “The Perfect Run”, which is entirely optional, I just wanted to 100% complete this game as I’ve had it for almost a decade, and I really recommend you do too!… Expand
  87. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    great game most of my thoughts about it are the same for galaxy one I do thinks its a little better than one but its just a little shy from being a 10 still an incredible game and would recommend it to everyone. 9/10 (outstanding)
  88. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Just like the previous series, everything still feels beautiful, cool, charming, interesting, satisfying. Masterpiece games by nintendo
  89. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  90. Altendo
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Has to be the actual best Mario game in the millenium. This game was actually hard, and I had some really sour moments with this game. But that is why it is so good! This is the last Super Mario game on the Wii before they moved on to Gen 8 - a turning point for the franchise, just getting pointlessly easy. I know that this game was criticized for being too hard, but that gave them NOHas to be the actual best Mario game in the millenium. This game was actually hard, and I had some really sour moments with this game. But that is why it is so good! This is the last Super Mario game on the Wii before they moved on to Gen 8 - a turning point for the franchise, just getting pointlessly easy. I know that this game was criticized for being too hard, but that gave them NO EXCUSE to lower it on later games while Kirby was only getting harder.… Expand
  91. WPB
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought GTA was a great game, all the violence and robbery was very fun to me. I loved killing hookers to get the money back… Expand
  92. chochinx16
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    it is simply a great game has a great soundtrack, a very good and entertaining gameplay and a lot of creativity behind each of the levels. It is a very good game and even if it does not have a very deep story or plot, I am almost sure you will have a great time and I know that I will be one of your favorites.
  93. LuissDt
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 may not be the most original but it is a great fresh air to the plumber saga, with good mechanics and charming graphics.
  94. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    10
    Capolavoro assoluto dei platform 3D.
    Creativo ed eccellente in tutto.
    Un platform da giocare assolutamente.
  95. RVamp101
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Better. Mario. Galaxy. Wow, even when i come back to this game it's level design is super good. Nothing else to say, play this game.
  96. Add66421
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever made the fist game i ever played i love this game with all my heart but even without nostogia this game is still amazing the story is pretty good baby luma is cool but the gameplay music and atomosphere is where this game truly shines mario is very agile with long jumps and each level being diffrent having a unique spin and the new mechnacis like the cloudThis is the best game ever made the fist game i ever played i love this game with all my heart but even without nostogia this game is still amazing the story is pretty good baby luma is cool but the gameplay music and atomosphere is where this game truly shines mario is very agile with long jumps and each level being diffrent having a unique spin and the new mechnacis like the cloud flower and yoshi were just amazing mario galaxy 1 was a masterpiece but this game takes the best parts and makes them so much better and the motion controls are not bad btw… Expand
  97. Nectunox
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    This game is so amazing, i never got bored. The galaxies are different and originals. It's def worth playing.
  98. joseprozinho
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    Jogo ótimo, melhor do mundo, a história é maravilhosa, o Bowser é idiota e o Mario é mais ainda!
  99. OldMcBrother
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    It's very close to getting a perfect score, but it just lacks the magic of the first game for me. It's still an incredible experience every Mario fan should play.
  100. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    9
    This game is just Mario Galaxy but with more stuff. Its amazing to see the sequel that keeps on the quality of the first.
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  1. Video Game Talk
    Jan 18, 2011
    100
    If you loved the first Super Mario Galaxy, you will adore the sequel.
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  2. Worth Playing
    95
    While Super Mario Galaxy 2 could easily have been a cheap cash-in with a few lackluster additional levels, it manages to be something more. It expands on the gameplay of Super Mario Galaxy and adds enough new twists and turns to feel like a full-fledged sequel.
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  3. GameDaily
    90
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is largely more of the same, and that helps make it a phenomenal experience. Nintendo didn't reinvent the formula. Instead, it took what fans loved about the prequel and then jazzed everything up with never before seen galaxies, planets and a more streamlined user interface.
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