Super Mario Galaxy 2

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 3070 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,802 out of 3070
  2. Mixed: 99 out of 3070
  3. Negative: 169 out of 3070
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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
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  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
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#1 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2010

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Metascore
98

Universal acclaim - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  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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