Super Mario Galaxy

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4045 Ratings

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  1. YerkK.
    Jul 9, 2008
    7
    I will agree with everyone that the game looks nice and really has the mario fairytale gloom radiating from it.. but I also want to point out the less than average qualities the game offers, as I feel those are ignored or underrated. - the unique functionality of the wii-mote is hardly used - Coop mode is crap. Ok, it's actually more of a spectator mode, but that leaves the I will agree with everyone that the game looks nice and really has the mario fairytale gloom radiating from it.. but I also want to point out the less than average qualities the game offers, as I feel those are ignored or underrated. - the unique functionality of the wii-mote is hardly used - Coop mode is crap. Ok, it's actually more of a spectator mode, but that leaves the multiplayer component to be near non-existent. - Graphics aren't exactly edge-breaking. They're nice enough though and create a fairy-tale atmosphere. - There's too much restrictions for the sake of balancing. It's much like a linear platform game without giving the players real room to be creative, there's usually only one way to beat the game. - It's rather repetitive. The gameplay might be rather innovating, but the rest of the game is old. There are also a lot of positive points, but they're easy enough to find... My main concern is the very limited usage of the wii functions, which leaves me to conclude a good 7 is high enough for this game.… Expand
  2. SimonG.
    Mar 31, 2008
    7
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  3. LeeH.
    Mar 3, 2008
    7
    I thing this game is okay. Nothing more, nothing less. People make such a big deal saying it's awesome and unbeatable, but I think it's way over-rated. Some of the levels are extremely long and boring, whereas others couldn't be more fun. The controls are also awkward and different to get the handle of, but once you do, it's easy. I don't think this could be rated I thing this game is okay. Nothing more, nothing less. People make such a big deal saying it's awesome and unbeatable, but I think it's way over-rated. Some of the levels are extremely long and boring, whereas others couldn't be more fun. The controls are also awkward and different to get the handle of, but once you do, it's easy. I don't think this could be rated over a 7, but it's an alright game.… Expand
  4. AnonymousMC
    Nov 18, 2007
    7
    It's a good game and fun for the wii. But how it has 98 average score, the highest at present on metacritic above the likes of Assassin's Creed (which has a better storyline, lightyears ahead in graphics even if Mario is cartoony and Call of Duty 4 etc i just do not understand.
  5. JustinR.
    Jan 2, 2008
    7
    This game isn't as great as everyone says it is. The storyline is kinda boring and it gets awfully repetitive going after star after star after star. It's definitely one of the better games for Wii, though, as most games out for this console positively blow.
  6. ChisameS.
    Jan 28, 2008
    7
    The graphics are really, really good, but I have to agree with Brad~ The levels are much too easy and short...I wish they were a bit more challenging and long.
  7. DaveS.
    Feb 20, 2008
    7
    Great game, I really do love it, but i gotta agree, while some areas are very hard a majority of the game is easy. I've witnessed or played all 121 stars. The camera angles were a bummer sometimes too. Other than that it was creative and enjoyable.
  8. ChrisK.
    Mar 7, 2008
    7
    it's a good game, but when it comes to the platform genre, psychonauts beats this game in every aspect but graphics.
  9. SamC.
    Apr 28, 2008
    7
    Quite a good game but i think its greatly over rated. It doesn't take advantage of the wiimote and theres nothing that would make me want to play it non stop.
  10. CoreyS.
    Nov 19, 2007
    7
    The gameplay and graphics are very good but its just way too easy. Theres almost as many 1-ups as coins. I beat it in three days!
  11. DionysusJ.
    Nov 28, 2007
    7
    It's a fun game... This is true. But after games like Ratchet & Clank Future and Uncharted, it's hard not to be spoiled by the gorgeousness that is high-definition. SMG is a definite buy with great level design, but honestly it looks no different than Super Mario Sunshine... or even Mario 64 in some areas. Slightly over-hyped, but still recommended.
  12. B.S.M.
    Dec 26, 2007
    7
    Seriously, this is far from a perfect 10 many reviewers seem to be giving it. It is not a bad game either, just a good game. Would rate it a 7.4 I think. Game could barely hold my interest near the end when collecting enough stars to finish it. And I have no desire collecting everything. I would actually recommend players to rent this one if they are not totally convinced with the videos Seriously, this is far from a perfect 10 many reviewers seem to be giving it. It is not a bad game either, just a good game. Would rate it a 7.4 I think. Game could barely hold my interest near the end when collecting enough stars to finish it. And I have no desire collecting everything. I would actually recommend players to rent this one if they are not totally convinced with the videos and what people are saying so far.… Expand
  13. RobertoR.
    Jun 11, 2008
    7
    The art direction is second to none. There was no shortage of creative thinking in the making of this game. That said, getting all the stars can become a bit of a chore, especially towards the end. After I beat the main game, I quit playing. I just didn't see the fun in getting 120 stars.
  14. RobertC
    Nov 8, 2009
    7
    Mario Galaxy is a game that had many great ideas. Unfortunately, this game plays like a full priced set of gimmicks, from the controls all the way down to the platforming.
  15. MikeV.
    Dec 24, 2007
    7
    The game is very innovative but it is so extremely easy its ridiculous. Because of this complete easiness I only give it a 7. Nintendo seems to be targeting more casual gamers and are sacraficing the fun-factor/challenge for a "pretty" game.
  16. ArkonBlade
    Mar 24, 2011
    7
    when it comes to platforming games mario has been king for along time . mario 64 is probubly the greatest of all time in that area. SMG not so much. its still a good game with some nice level desighn's . the controls are decent although it still leaves me wishing i could just use a damn game cube controllor over the wii's , the camera is dreadful for the most part since you are runningwhen it comes to platforming games mario has been king for along time . mario 64 is probubly the greatest of all time in that area. SMG not so much. its still a good game with some nice level desighn's . the controls are decent although it still leaves me wishing i could just use a damn game cube controllor over the wii's , the camera is dreadful for the most part since you are running around on small planets it does a sky view which just makes it feel kinda off and made me wish for the mario 64 camera (all be it not great was far better then this) its also kinda easy but most mario games are but not this easy . its still a fun game that captures for the most part the mario magic but it isnt as good as mario 64 or super mario 3 or world and just a hair better then sunshine .… Expand
  17. Para-Dox
    Oct 21, 2010
    7
    Super Mario Galaxy is a must have for everyone. It's visuals are amazing and the music is brilliant (if not exactly fitting.) The gameplay doesn't stray far away from it's roots; it also has a few clever levels. The difficulty level is brilliant but a bit too hard for children. I don't really like the controls much; they feel a bit weird for me, and shaking the wii remote gets a bitSuper Mario Galaxy is a must have for everyone. It's visuals are amazing and the music is brilliant (if not exactly fitting.) The gameplay doesn't stray far away from it's roots; it also has a few clever levels. The difficulty level is brilliant but a bit too hard for children. I don't really like the controls much; they feel a bit weird for me, and shaking the wii remote gets a bit tiresome. At some parts, the controls are absolutely awful.

    This doesn't stop me from recommending it though. Please by this game. ITS BRILLIANT!    … Expand
  18. Kurateesi
    Feb 25, 2011
    7
    While at least somewhat impressive on all fronts, Galaxy suffers from repetition, extreme linearity and lack of details. Controlling Mario is a little messy with strange tacked-on IR pointing (which, on the other hand, brings about some welcome multitasking), some minor jumping and falling stickiness and not too smooth underwater controls. Did complete and enjoy. Inferior to Mario 64,While at least somewhat impressive on all fronts, Galaxy suffers from repetition, extreme linearity and lack of details. Controlling Mario is a little messy with strange tacked-on IR pointing (which, on the other hand, brings about some welcome multitasking), some minor jumping and falling stickiness and not too smooth underwater controls. Did complete and enjoy. Inferior to Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy 2.… Expand
  19. ss4mario
    Mar 9, 2011
    7
    It's definitely one of the better titles on the Wii, but it obviously lacks in some areas, such as polish, freedom, and re-playability. Unlike Super Mario 64, I feel like the game is linear, not letting you solve many problems on your own. While it is a fantastic attempt, it ABSOLUTELY does not deserve the flood of 100's critics game it, putting it higher than even Half-Life 2.
  20. IrishChai
    Aug 7, 2011
    7
    This is easily the best platformer I have ever played. It feels like it raises the bar to a level that I would never need another platformer again. In all fairness, I am not a big fan of platform games so I don't spend a lot of time with the genre, but this is just one of those quality games that goes above and beyond traditional expectations of a particular genre. The only real problem IThis is easily the best platformer I have ever played. It feels like it raises the bar to a level that I would never need another platformer again. In all fairness, I am not a big fan of platform games so I don't spend a lot of time with the genre, but this is just one of those quality games that goes above and beyond traditional expectations of a particular genre. The only real problem I have with it is the label. Do we really need another Super Mario? Please Nintendo, call it anything you want and make the main character look like anyone else but please move on from Mario/Zelda/Metroid. These same game mechanics could easily be used with a new IP to freshen things up a bit. It's getting to the point where I can't bare to look at another one of these three brands unless it comes with a 90+ consensus review score to help me see past the same increasingly irritating main character.… Expand
  21. TharosTheDragon
    Sep 27, 2015
    7
    It meets Nintendo's high standards of quality, and you're almost guaranteed to have fun with this game, but all that goes without saying. This game is clearly trying to be another Mario 64 and it fails to do so. Mario 64 allows you to explore each level like an adventure game. In Mario Galaxy, you have to pick which star you're going for before you even start the level, and then it's justIt meets Nintendo's high standards of quality, and you're almost guaranteed to have fun with this game, but all that goes without saying. This game is clearly trying to be another Mario 64 and it fails to do so. Mario 64 allows you to explore each level like an adventure game. In Mario Galaxy, you have to pick which star you're going for before you even start the level, and then it's just linear like an old-fashioned Mario game. There are plenty of cool gimmicks, but the lack of risks on the developers' parts makes this game a whitewashed experience.… Expand
  22. artificeprime
    Jun 16, 2017
    7
    A very fun platformer with some really interesting puzzles but other than that it doesn't offer much depth. If you are looking for a game to play casually after a long day this game offers plenty of fun but I just can't understand how it is considered one of the best games of all time. The game certainly isn't bad but it is very simplistic. The gameplay is solid and the game has a lot ofA very fun platformer with some really interesting puzzles but other than that it doesn't offer much depth. If you are looking for a game to play casually after a long day this game offers plenty of fun but I just can't understand how it is considered one of the best games of all time. The game certainly isn't bad but it is very simplistic. The gameplay is solid and the game has a lot of charm but in most areas it is average. I find it strange that people dock games like Zelda or Final Fantasy points when their stories falter a bit but Mario gets a pass despite its story being a random mess. Most platformers aren't exactly known for their story telling but even among platformers Mario Galaxy's story and progression is below average.

    The gameplay is really good in most areas, the mechanics are simple and responsive. Menus are simple and functional. There are quite a good variety of puzzles and challenges to solve but they didn't really seem to offer meaningful discoveries. The reward for completing challenges is really just more of the same, other games do a much better job of giving the player collectibles that actually impact gameplay in a way that enhances the experience. There are some really cool game mechanics but some of the best ones are limited to specific areas which made the game feel more like a collection of mini-games. While almost everything works well the game doesn't offer as much freedom as many of the best platformers.

    The Visuals are fun and colorful but they aren't really groundbreaking in any way, it doesn't look much better than Mario Sunshine looked and they certainly don't stack up with a lot of games that came out around the same time. I don't expect Mario to look realistic of course but it still needs more creative visual designs in order to merit a high score.

    The music and sound design if fine but nothing ground breaking Mario makes his typical sounds. The soundtrack is fitting enough but none of the songs really stood out to me as being exceptional.

    The world is really cool, with many planets of varying designs. I found the mechanics of the planets themselves to be one of the most appealing aspects of the game and reaching new worlds almost always offered something new and interesting. I think the idea of mini-planets could have been used in more creative ways. While there is a decent amount of variety there is also a lot of repetition.

    Overall I think Mario Galaxy is a good game and it is worth playing. There is a lot of content and most of it is enjoyable but it is no where near being one of the best games of all time.

    I give Mario Galaxy a 75%    … Expand
  23. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    7
    7.8 - Was a huge fan of Sunshine and 64, but this one didn't feel the same. Still generally a fun and good game, but things like music, level design and abilities were not nearly as cool.
  24. JdubbzReviews
    Oct 6, 2017
    7
    This game is very infuriating due too difficulty and the camera angles. The camera is the only thing that holds this game back. This game has arguably the best graphics on the Wii. This game is good but not a game that deserves the top game. Sorry i just thought i would be honest. Its fun and boring at the same time.
  25. Sdfgboy
    Jan 17, 2018
    7
    To be honest, this is the type of game where you just want to shout "The sequel is better!".
    It is still a fun game, but it badly aged.
    My real unique problem is the camera.
    I hope for a trequel of the series.
  26. awesomesuace
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    I didn't know mario judah has own game and it very great!!! Mario looks like mario judah but mario white and I love mario judah music
  27. milesg305
    May 8, 2021
    7
    Great game, and a huge part of my childhood. The aesthetics are on point and the storytelling, especially in Rosalina's library, is really something to behold for a Nintendo game.
  28. spicy617
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    Super Mario Galaxy is a total mess of a game. The levels are confusing and poorly designed, with random obstacles thrown in without any rhyme or reason. The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to control Mario as he jumps and spins his way through the game's environments.

    The graphics are also terrible, with pixelated textures and blurry visuals that make it    Super Mario Galaxy is a total mess of a game. The levels are confusing and poorly designed, with random obstacles thrown in without any rhyme or reason. The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to control Mario as he jumps and spins his way through the game's environments.

    The graphics are also terrible, with pixelated textures and blurry visuals that make it difficult to even see what's going on. The sound effects are equally grating, with annoying music and sound effects that will make your ears bleed.

    The game's storyline is also nonsensical and pointless, with Mario inexplicably floating around in space for no apparent reason. The game also lacks any sense of progression or challenge, with levels that are either too easy or too frustratingly difficult.

    Overall, Super Mario Galaxy is a total waste of time and money. The game's poor design, clunky controls, terrible graphics, and nonsensical storyline make it a game that no one should bother playing. Save your money and invest in something better.    … Expand
  29. Joeyburger1985
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    This is a work of art, a masterpiece the storytelling is amazing. This game is very good in all facets. 10/10
  30. TaharulI.
    Apr 3, 2008
    6
    It was so easy. The ending is poor. Never have i been so disappointed in a mario game. I lent it to my relatives and they got bored with it in a day.
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Deeko
    100
    It's rare to play through a perfect game or one that nears perfection, but Galaxy definitely fits that mold.
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  2. games(TM)
    90
    Nintendo has crafted a platform game that, while not as technologically pioneering as its grandfather, is, level for level, more fun to play than "Mario 64." [Dec 2007, p.128]
  3. 1UP
    95
    Galaxy proves that Mario matters just as much today as he did 25 years ago, and that makes him one of a kind in this medium. But don't play Galaxy simply because Mario is the timeless godfather of gaming. No, play Galaxy because it's fantastic.
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