Super Mario Galaxy 2

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Mirayaanali1234
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
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  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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..
  7. 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
  8. Shadowsky101
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    There is nothing to say. A great Plarformer and an masterpiece fron Nintendo.
  9. MisteRPrO2000
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Simplemente esta es la entrega definitiva de la franquicia, y uno de mis juegos favoritos en lo personal
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Bwnez0
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Still the best 3D Mario to date, here’s to hoping it gets ported to switch.
  15. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    ...yep, it's another mario adventure.
    not as good as 1, if you ask me. doesn't have rosa, for a start.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Mariojumpman
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing gammhgggggvvhhxjfjfufuufuhrhrhhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrjrjejehrhrhdhrhrhrurhdhrhfh
  22. 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
  23. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
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  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. SnapKROOS8
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda unos de los mejores juegos de la historia … Expand
  33. ruben1100
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    The sequel of SMG is simply amazing. Such a masterpiece in every aspect of the game.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    absolutely wonderful. an absolute joy from start to finish. super Mario galaxy 2 is a timeless classic
  37. aaasss555
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Worthy of being the successor of Mario Galaxy! The formula is refined and perfected!
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. Hij45g
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best Mario games ever made it's so full of mystery and awsome new things that made it one of it's kind
  42. 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?
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 100percenter
    May 6, 2020
    7
    I love that this game feels so similar to the first one. Honestly in terms of 120 stars, I love them both equally. I don’t however, like the green stars. They feel tedious and boring. Maybe a few green stars are ok but 120 of them. Jeez. I wish they’d make the bonus 120 stars a bit more diverse. The red star power up is coded in the game, why couldn’t a chunk of the 120 bonus stars be redI love that this game feels so similar to the first one. Honestly in terms of 120 stars, I love them both equally. I don’t however, like the green stars. They feel tedious and boring. Maybe a few green stars are ok but 120 of them. Jeez. I wish they’d make the bonus 120 stars a bit more diverse. The red star power up is coded in the game, why couldn’t a chunk of the 120 bonus stars be red power stars. Having flying missions would be so much fun. Maybe introduce a blue star that gets obtained by challenges involving pull stars I don’t know. I just find the green stars very boring. They really should have mixed it up a bit. I did enjoy the final level though. The grandmaster galaxy required skill to beat and it was very satisfying to complete. Getting all 242 stars is just so exciting to see. You really feel accomplished. The star festival star from the first game was cute, but I would’ve preferred an actual challenge though. Great game… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. Iorcho
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    It's a goegeus game. Amazing. I really hope a remaster this year. I really want it.
  49. Kacak321
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game................................... 10/10...........................… Expand
  50. SainxtrichX
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Este juego es simplemente genial, discreción pura. La formula fue perfeccionada a niveles épicos. Mas variedad y mas cantidad. Me gustaría que durase un poco mas pero si quieres le puedes rascar muchas mas horas.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. AAcid500
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, feels like an expansion to the first. Amazing levels, amazing story and amazing experience
  56. Krossbone
    Jan 30, 2020
    7
    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of Mario's best console ventures in 3D. The plumber is once again in space, but this time, with numerous differences. Not in gameplay though.

    In terms of how the game plays, well, it's more or less just more Mario Galaxy, just more polished and with more varying level design throughout. The game also introduces Yoshi, which is a fine addition to gameplay,    Super Mario Galaxy 2 is one of Mario's best console ventures in 3D. The plumber is once again in space, but this time, with numerous differences. Not in gameplay though.

    In terms of how the game plays, well, it's more or less just more Mario Galaxy, just more polished and with more varying level design throughout. The game also introduces Yoshi, which is a fine addition to gameplay, though it is worth pointing out the broken nature of Yoshi's infinite flutter jump. Glitches aside, it's fun enough to use the dinosaur.

    The hub world is notably smaller than the Comet Observatory from the last game. While there is much more going on in the tiny frame of the Starship Mario, the Observatory was just a much bigger and funner hub world to explore and run around in to Galaxy 2's.

    Another thing worth noting is the lack of very much continuity between Galaxy 1 and Galaxy 2. While 1 has a deep narrative and real storytelling, 2 drops this entire theme for a more typical/linear Mario game. Seeing what Galaxy 1 did and how well it did it, 2's exclusion of any deeper narrative or themes seems rather unnecessary and served to dampen the experience, as with an actual narrative to the game there's a reward for playing through. Some might say gameplay is the reward, but when said gameplay is basically entirely the same as the original game's, I want a little more to the game than just the gameplay when 1 had both that and a driving narrative.

    And as I said there, the gameplay between both games isn't very different at all. It's more or less just Mario Galaxy 1 but labeled 2.

    Overall, Galaxy 2 manages to be a fun game, but lacks the narrative of the original Galaxy while still just being more of the same gameplay. (Not bad gameplay, just nothing new besides Yoshi)    … Expand
  57. BLG-PedroZ
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    A melhor experiência que um jogo plataforma pode te proporcionar até o momento
  58. JT0718
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Galaxy 2 builds off the core mechanics of the original game to take the series to a new level. Increasing the challenge of levels, better designed levels, and adding Yoshi keeps this game as interesting as the first one. The quality of music is just as fantastic as the first game. Where this game stumbles is having a less engaging story than the first, a weaker hub world, and a boring level selection system. Other than that, this game does the job it needs to and lives of to the quality of the first.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. stratogustav
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, and it is no surprising it is a game of the decade contender, for me it still comes after Super Mario 3D World, Breath Of The Wild, Bloodborne, The Phantom Pain, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil VII, but the game is still a solid 10 that can easily also claim the top spot if it pleases.
  61. weskergamer
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    Even though SMG1 is better imo, i still believe this is a flawless game like no other
  62. 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!
  63. 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
  64. terpinmcderpin
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    Okay, for those who think SMG2 is better than the original, I have my reasons for giving this game a mixed review. Basically my feelings on this game are pretty two-sided. The good things about this game include the varied levels, cool new power-ups, and------ the best part------ music that isn't as instantly classic and nostalgia-inducing as the first, but honestly some of the tracksOkay, for those who think SMG2 is better than the original, I have my reasons for giving this game a mixed review. Basically my feelings on this game are pretty two-sided. The good things about this game include the varied levels, cool new power-ups, and------ the best part------ music that isn't as instantly classic and nostalgia-inducing as the first, but honestly some of the tracks (Melty Molten, Space Storm, Cloudy Court, Slipsand) are just EPIC and go toe-to-toe with some of the original's tracks. And it's neat how they recreated music from the older Mario games (Haunty Halls, Yoshi Falls, Supermassive).
    Probably my lower opinion of this game is all because I played Galaxy 1 first as a young kid, and I just can't let go of the magic that game brought to my little mind. I was much older when I played 2. Overall, I guess the number one reason for my iffyness on this game is that it is quite forgettable in my opinion. Haters might be mad for me saying that, but for whatever reason I have almost no recollection of actually enjoying this game in even close to the way I enjoyed the first. Not a bad game by any standards though and you should definitely play it, because as a mario game it gives you pretty much everything you could ever want. Just don't expect to be blown away and intrigued by the story or atmosphere, or even really the gameplay, as much of it is in 2D and seems to just kind of pointlessly decorate what Galaxy 1 already did while incorporating some older mario game elements like getting to ride Yoshi, which was actually pretty cool. Basically this game is just Mario 64 in outer space if you ask me... except half the time you can't even tell you're in outer space.I would say that the galaxies in this game whose feel and texture came closest to the mysterious feel of the original were, for me, Slipsand Galaxy, Cosmic Cove Galaxy, Starshine Beach Galaxy, anddddd that's about it. The music still stands as this game's strongest point for me. I would definitely replay if and when I got the chance. From an objective standpoint I would say 2 is almost as good as 1 if viewed as just another 3D Mario game. However, compared to 1 and viewed as something that had the potential to top the first game, it fails completely. I'm pretty sure this game isn't even in the same league as Galaxy 1.    … Expand
  65. degaboss
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made! Fantastic platoformer game, its top 3 Mario game of all time with Mario 64 and Mario odissey
  66. 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.
  67. 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!
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. Mats2468
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    God, I never regret that I bought this Mario game. Have to admit, undoubtedly the best Mario experience of all time. The level system is simply a masterpiece and the bosses are so fun that you just want to sit in the chair all day. I just have not word to say how awesome this game really is. This is MOST BUY GAME FOR WII, period.
  72. 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
  73. NeoconTom
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy was a great game, Super Mario Galaxy 2 manages the impossible and surpasses it. This is best game on the Nintendo Wii, the best Mario game period, and one of the best 3D platformers and video games in general, ever made. Super Mario Galaxy 2 features excellent level design, stunning graphics, awesome soundtrack, better bosses and better platforming that put in topSuper Mario Galaxy was a great game, Super Mario Galaxy 2 manages the impossible and surpasses it. This is best game on the Nintendo Wii, the best Mario game period, and one of the best 3D platformers and video games in general, ever made. Super Mario Galaxy 2 features excellent level design, stunning graphics, awesome soundtrack, better bosses and better platforming that put in top echelons of video games.… Expand
  74. 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
  75. Amranium
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game is simply awesome, magnificent and by far the greatest implementation of Yoshi in a Mario game by far. One if not THE best game on the WII.
  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. TheFrogger
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    What do you say about a game that's basically just an expansion of the previous one? It's still incredible! Gameplay is sharp as always and the music alone deserves an award, visuals are colourful and vibrant, and have aged well despite being a fairly old game on 15 year old hardware. The cartoony shiny graphics and Mario's goofy face will bring a smile to the face of just about anyoneWhat do you say about a game that's basically just an expansion of the previous one? It's still incredible! Gameplay is sharp as always and the music alone deserves an award, visuals are colourful and vibrant, and have aged well despite being a fairly old game on 15 year old hardware. The cartoony shiny graphics and Mario's goofy face will bring a smile to the face of just about anyone with a semblance of soul.
    The few changes to the gameplay include a few new powerups (the rock mushroom, cloud flower, and ghost mushroom), while removing the ice flower from the previous game along with one elusive end game bonus. The biggest additions, however, would be Luigi being made available halfway through the game and selectable from the hub world, and YOSHI, who is a joy to play as and comes with his own set of powerups and mechanics.
    The downsides that make this game maybe a 0.1 point worse than the original for me are a massive reduction of the story, hub world, and level complexity. If you were hoping for another Little Prince-esque adventure like the original, prepare to be let down as all you're getting is the basic mario plot and a fat floating Patrick Star. The hub world, rather than being a massive flying castle is now just a small starship shaped like Mario's face (no I'm not lying) which, while more packed and compact, feels less epic. An upside however is that the new more barebones map screen makes it easier to just jump in and play the game. Lastly the levels, while just as good, are much shorter and less sprawling
    In conclusion, Mario Galaxy 2 is still an absolute masterpiece and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone owning a Wii    … Expand
  79. NorwayGamer
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    a great sequel to one of my favorite games of all time. it has a lot of creative new levels and power-ups, but maybe the single best aspect is the inclusion of Yoshi. he brings a lot to the gameplay, and some of the most fun levels to play is where he's available.

    personally, I do prefer the first one to this for several reasons, the biggest one is I don't particularly like the    a great sequel to one of my favorite games of all time. it has a lot of creative new levels and power-ups, but maybe the single best aspect is the inclusion of Yoshi. he brings a lot to the gameplay, and some of the most fun levels to play is where he's available.

    personally, I do prefer the first one to this for several reasons, the biggest one is I don't particularly like the overworld map used here. I prefer the style of Mario64 and the first Galaxy-game, where you have a hub you can explore, where the worlds are connected, it gives off a more exploratory feeling. here I feel things are a bit dumbed down, where you just travel from world to world in a much more simplified manner.

    but this is a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things though, as the game is fantastic, and everyone who's a fan of the genre should play it.    … Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 10
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 10
    Design/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 10/10 Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a masterpiece. One of the Greats
  83. FNaF
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Another Wii game that is Nintendo Selects, all the best part from the 1st game is back!
  84. AlbertBoris
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    This game was even better than the first one! It fixed all the problems the original had and made it better! For example, some galaxies in the original were just filler, here, every galaxy has at least two stars in it, and they don't feel out of place either!
  85. NintenyO
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    I love this game with a burning passion... it's my childhood! However, it isn't my nostalgia that is forcing me give this game an outstanding score, but rather that Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Nintendo Wii is an absolute masterpiece.

    I played this game before the original, and going back to the first game, I still had a great time, as it's still an excellent game, but it felt less    I love this game with a burning passion... it's my childhood! However, it isn't my nostalgia that is forcing me give this game an outstanding score, but rather that Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Nintendo Wii is an absolute masterpiece.

    I played this game before the original, and going back to the first game, I still had a great time, as it's still an excellent game, but it felt less addictive and generally good as the sequel. Anyone who says this is a watered - down sequel is not doing the game justice. It is superior in almost every way.

    The graphics are some of the best on the Wii, resembling it's predecessors' hugely, but with more variety in it's environments. It looks smooth, detailed and downright whimsical, from Yoshi's bright blue eyes, to the stellar space backgrounds, to a gleaming gold power star, Galaxy 2 looks brilliant. Likewise, the music is as heart - wringing and beautiful as the original. The tunes are even better, and fit with the general atmosphere well. Even old tunes are remixed or improved, with a chilling vocal chord or some extra instruments sound.

    Story? Minimal and never distracts from the action. Follows the same trope as all other Mario games, and the tale is told in a memorable and cute way, with quirky side characters prepared with helpful, funny and well - written dialogue. Captain Toad, Lubba and the adorable penguins were some of my favourites. The dialogue that is there is well - voiced, and it does build up tension in a way the you are bursting in anticipation by the final boss fight.

    But the gameplay is where it's at. I don't think I can do it justice, but I'll have a try - and it's brilliant. Constantly shaking it up with new mechanics that are always super enjoyable, and slowly building on them to test your skill by the end of the level. Power - ups that make Mario have new abilities ( a staple of the Mario series in general). 2D levels, challenges, and even YOSHI! With his own power - ups and enjoyments, he has fully featured levels as the duo try and nab more Power Stars!, Boss Fights with threats and mechanics that make them the some of best in the series, and an endless variety of enemies. Traditional levels, open levels... Damn. You can play through all of this with a great control scheme which makes great use of both the point an motion sensor, and another player can hop along in the form of an orange Luma! The Hub is smaller, sure, but is packed with stuff to do. And so is this game. Seriously. Among Prankster Comets, and the many Green Stars, this game has SO MUCH for you to do.

    And you know what? The best thing to do is just play it - this review is merely the tip of the iceberg. Your kids must play this, they will remember it fondly as they grow up, and besides, it's the perfect game to help your kids develop a taste for the colourful, child - friendly Nintendo, a company that makes games so fun I'd never play any dismal, grey shooter. Prepare to be amazed - you will (if you buy it) experience the best game ever made.    … Expand
  86. Pippas1
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Whilst it might not have captured the wondrous scale of its predecessor, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is as close as a game can reach to perfection. Pushing the platform genre to its boundaries, it constantly innovates and excels. Adding on one of the best soundtracks in the industry, you NEED to play this!
  87. yesnt
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    (this is a review of both games) although i wish you could dive in this game i think the controls and physics feel the best for a platformer game ever, even more than super mario odyssey. the graphics weren't upgraded from the first one but they didn't need to, because they are the best graphics seen on the wii to this day (especially on wii U's HD) but probably the best part about these(this is a review of both games) although i wish you could dive in this game i think the controls and physics feel the best for a platformer game ever, even more than super mario odyssey. the graphics weren't upgraded from the first one but they didn't need to, because they are the best graphics seen on the wii to this day (especially on wii U's HD) but probably the best part about these games is the music. orchestra music back in a 2007 video game?! and it ain't low quality compared to professional orchestra music. i like the second game a bit more because it feels like a big expansion pack, and the power ups are just as fun as ever of course. however i like the hub world a lot more in galaxy 1. but both of the games feel more limited than super mario sunshine and super mario 64 (and of course odyssey) 9.7 for galaxy 1 and 9.8 for galaxy 2.… Expand
  88. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Just As Good As The First One
    Super Mario Galaxy Has ALL The Qualities That Made It’s 2007 Predecessor So Damn Amazing.
  89. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    A phenomenal sequel to a very solid Mario game. Galaxy 2 added on to what was already a great game. this time, they added in Yoshi and he is always fun.
  90. Yay_Von
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    One of da first games I've ever played. Cured my depression at age 8. My brother always played as Mario and i was always the stupid star and still was an amazing game.
  91. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    9
    Digno sucesor de la anterior entrega, deseaba explorar mas mundo y me trajeron esta obra de arte.
  92. ZeroEhxe
    Jun 29, 2018
    7
    I bought Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 at the same time, and I was really disappointed with the first game. It sees Mario on small planets, and the camera doesn't follow you around well, so you'll be at the bottom of a planet with your head facing down, and pressing forward on the control stick moves Mario toward the camera instead of away from it. It is very disorienting, and I am a seriousI bought Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 at the same time, and I was really disappointed with the first game. It sees Mario on small planets, and the camera doesn't follow you around well, so you'll be at the bottom of a planet with your head facing down, and pressing forward on the control stick moves Mario toward the camera instead of away from it. It is very disorienting, and I am a serious gamer, and I couldn't cope with the controls and quit after 5 hours. So I didn't have high hopes for Super Mario Galaxy 2. I'm happy to report that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a much better game than the first one! The sections where you are on small planets are fewer in number and somehow easier to handle. The platforming is great and controls well. Mario gets special abilities from mushrooms like a cloud mushroom that allows him to create up to 3 cloud platforms whenever he double-jumps. There's also a bee mushroom that allows him to fly/float for a short period of time. There are many others, and they all contribute to excellent platforming puzzles. The bosses are fun challenges in figuring out their weaknesses.

    The only negatives I had about this game were the gates, repeated sections, and difficulty. At the end of each world, you collect a star. To progress in the game, you'll need to have a certain number of stars to pass the artificial star gate even though you've beaten all of the levels leading up to it. You are forced to go back to the previous levels and beat them again to find the alternative exits and their stars. This is unnecessary backtracking that's not as much fun as experiencing the levels for the first time, and beating a level only to find you have to go back and do 10 more levels to find stars is frustrating. I did go back because it was fun and I wanted to see what new levels were in store for Mario, but it is still an issue. When you finally do make it to the last level, the difficulty ramps up extremely, and I lost all of my lives many, many times in the last galaxies where I hadn't lost all of my lives at all leading up to it. The difficulty curve will be unfair to the little kids that had been enjoying the game up to that point.

    Overall, I would recommend Super Mario Galaxy 2 to anyone who likes platformers, as it is the best one on the Wii. 7/10    … Expand
  93. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Galaxy 2 takes what was great about the original and added some new bells and whistles and innovated more without fixing what wasn't broken. The worlds are more fun to play, the new power-ups are super fun and are built around certain galaxies (especially the Cloud Flower), the music is even better, and to bring people to a road down memory lane, they remade Thwomp's Fortress from Super Mario 64 and renamed it Throwback Galaxy. My only real gripe is that the hub has been downgraded, but the rest of the game is a beautiful creation.… Expand
  94. curzon_dax
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    This was a great game; definitely playable for anyone that liked Galaxy 1 (don't play this without playing that, no point, they are very similar tech). It gets a 9 instead of a 10 because the only complain I have is that towards the very end of the game, some hard levels became relatively repetitive (difficulty is fine but it often becomes too repetitive; but in general most hard levelsThis was a great game; definitely playable for anyone that liked Galaxy 1 (don't play this without playing that, no point, they are very similar tech). It gets a 9 instead of a 10 because the only complain I have is that towards the very end of the game, some hard levels became relatively repetitive (difficulty is fine but it often becomes too repetitive; but in general most hard levels were interesting as well).
    An advantage it has overt Galaxy 1 is that it's more direct into game without much de-tours in the open world, however that could be also seen as a disadvantage since it makes it too simplistic in terms of the open world but I guess it made sense if one assumes everyone that plays this already played Galaxy 1 which is the most likely scenario.    … Expand
  95. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Ya si mario galaxy era el culmen de los juegos de plataformas 3d, llega su secuela y lo mejora en todo, el mejor plataformas en 3d de todos, compartiendo el trono junto a mario 64,galaxy, y odyssey
  96. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    10
    I don't have words this is just perfection. Every aspect of it is polished and mindblowing. This game is unhuman how good it is
  97. Ifelmior66
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Fantastisches gameplay und mittlerweile ein Klassiker. Die Story ist natürlich nicht speziell das ist aber auch nicht nötig dank den vielen und abwechslungsreichen Level.
  98. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Basically the 2nd half of Super Mario Galaxy. Great platforming design, a new world map concept and Mariooooooo (((again))) for a 2-point deduction. Not much more to say.
  99. Kick454
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    I know this is a REALLY late review, but I gotta release my opinion eventually. This game is by far my third favorite Mario game, with Odyssey being my favorite and 64 DS being second.

    Pros: + Gameplay: Pretty great, though I definitely missed the diving option in this game. + Soundtrack: Amazing, but overrated (just like Galaxy 1's) + Enemy Variety: I mean, it's basic Mario enemies,    I know this is a REALLY late review, but I gotta release my opinion eventually. This game is by far my third favorite Mario game, with Odyssey being my favorite and 64 DS being second.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: Pretty great, though I definitely missed the diving option in this game.
    + Soundtrack: Amazing, but overrated (just like Galaxy 1's)
    + Enemy Variety: I mean, it's basic Mario enemies, but what's more memorable than a Goomba or a Koopa?
    + Yoshi: It's Yoshi, ok? Yoshi is amazing, especially with the infinite flutter glitch.
    + Puzzle Plank Galaxy: ...It's an amazing level, ok?

    Mix:
    = Level Design: While the levels are FAR from bad, except for the ball ones, those are atrocious. Plus, the levels aren't too memorable, however I can still remember quite a number of them (like Supermassive Galaxy and Throwback Galaxy).
    = Graphics: For a game from 2010, they aren't necessarily bad, but I guarantee there were better looking games from that time.
    = Story: OH WOW, I'M JUDGING THE STORY OF A MARIO GAME!1!!!!!1!11! Yeah, it's the same story from Galaxy 1.

    Cons:
    - Motion Controls: While not the worst on the Wii, that goes to probably some shovelware game, the ball levels warrant it as a con.
    - Stuff is Reused from Galaxy 1, A LOT: Ok, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the ending of the game was just fanservice (though the good kind of fanservice). Despite being a sequel, it reused a lot. However, this is more of a nitpick because there were enough differences between the two to call this game a sequel more than v1.5.

    Overall, the game is amazing and warrants a 9/10 from me. In my opinion, it's better than Galaxy 1.    … Expand
  100. gold
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    Ещё лучше, чем первая часть. Дизайн уровней - 10, графика - 8, сюжет - 8.
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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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