Super Mario Galaxy

 Wii
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4045 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 198 out of 4045
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  1. Banana020222
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    This game has, in my opinion, easily earned the title of best Mario game. It manages to do everything at once and do them all spectacularly. The levels are well-designed and most are incredibly memorable. These levels are accompanied by a Mario that, save for the underwater controls, controls very well, and an absolutely phenomenal soundtrack, which is one of the best ever composed. WhileThis game has, in my opinion, easily earned the title of best Mario game. It manages to do everything at once and do them all spectacularly. The levels are well-designed and most are incredibly memorable. These levels are accompanied by a Mario that, save for the underwater controls, controls very well, and an absolutely phenomenal soundtrack, which is one of the best ever composed. While there are a lot of bosses in this game, because of the sound design, character design and the mechanics of the boss fights, you feel a sense of accomplishment after every boss. I could go on for hours, but you get the idea. It’s a shame that the recently released Mario 3d All Stars, which included this game, is no longer available. Every Mario fan, regardless of whether they own a Wii or not, should be able to enjoy this masterpiece… Expand
  2. MarcusBeetroot
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Yes this is a must play game. Metacritic are not exaggerating in the slightest. The mechanics and level design are great and Rosalina's backstory is probably the most fleshed out in Mario history. Yeah, this is probably one of my favourite game of all time.
  3. JoelFalco
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    I get why people love Mario Galaxy, and to be honest it really is a lot of fun. That is, until it isn't. Many levels are just boring or have aged awfully. I had always wanted to play Mario Galaxy and after completing the game, I must say, I am really disappointed. Whilst being a decent game, playing it after odyssey or even 3d World feels off.
  4. tukumalu
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Simply put, a classic.

    Music is amazing, graphics and controls as well.

    Every level feels unique and intriguing.
  5. anthonybobby
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    PEOPLE THESE DAYS IN THE NEGATIVE SECTION ARE UNGRATEFUL TWERPS! Look, I love the game.
  6. poolofuri
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Este juego es perfectardo, la sensacion que te da la musica estando en el espacio con mario, el diseño de niveles, como aprovecha el gameplay... Uno de los únicos plataformas que considero perfectos.
  7. Sxmoh
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    The best game of the console. Graphics are really good. The plot is really catchy. The game play is acceptable. If you have a Nintendo Wii you REALLY need to play this game.
  8. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    This game packs some of the best atmosphere and aesthetics in all of Mario, its orchestrated and non-orchestrated soundtrack brings a whole new experience to the game that the Super Mario series hasn't really seen before, the game truly feels like a journey packed with a lot of beautiful moments that are impossible to not appreciate. Not only does Galaxy carry some great vibes but itsThis game packs some of the best atmosphere and aesthetics in all of Mario, its orchestrated and non-orchestrated soundtrack brings a whole new experience to the game that the Super Mario series hasn't really seen before, the game truly feels like a journey packed with a lot of beautiful moments that are impossible to not appreciate. Not only does Galaxy carry some great vibes but its level design and constant experimenting with new mechanics is what makes the game so hard to put down and while some levels are too short and some mechanics aren't as interesting as others it is still a worthy 3D Mario title for anyone to play.… Expand
  9. martini1703
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The absolute best Mario game that I’ve played, the story and mechanics that were implemented are simply amazing, even the music and the love introduced into the worlds made this the definitive winner over all.
  10. Drake_and_Josh
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Mario Galaxy is a masterpiece of a game, everything about it is amazing. The movement, the music, the level design it all oozes pure magic. It is one of if not the best Mario games made. The only single complaint I can have is the motion controls. If you have not played this game then you are doing something wrong it is pure joy.
  11. HeadyScarf
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Best game i ever played, the motion controller is very cool and the graphic is good too. I love it!
  12. Archivebot
    May 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just amazing. It controls wonderfully and sounds fantastic. This game squeezes every ounce of graphical capability from the Wii and is truly a modern classic. It utilizes the pointer and motion controls in the best possible way, where everything is as intuitive as can be. A must play without a doubt. And if you don't like motion controls, it appears on 3d all stars with button only controls. The best way to play is on the Wii, but any way you can play this game is always worth it. Cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. kikan
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Nintendo always impresses me. Mario Galaxy was the best Mario game i've ever played, it's just really fun. I completed the whole game, and wanted more. I like the graphics, and the planets with yoshi are awesome. I loved playing this game, and deserves a 10. No game is perfect, and this one isn't, but is really really good. If a game was perfect, it would score more than the site maximum,Nintendo always impresses me. Mario Galaxy was the best Mario game i've ever played, it's just really fun. I completed the whole game, and wanted more. I like the graphics, and the planets with yoshi are awesome. I loved playing this game, and deserves a 10. No game is perfect, and this one isn't, but is really really good. If a game was perfect, it would score more than the site maximum, so a 10 is fair.… Expand
  15. CosmicCveGalaxi
    May 3, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever. It has amazing graphics for the Wii, good story, cutscenes that have aged well, and Rosalina. Also the gravity feature was implemented so well into the game.
  16. killer27
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    Just like the first few Super Mario Galaxy games, the gameplay centers around going to seperate galaxies with missions in each galaxy, some mostly based on planets, some basic 3D missions and some basic 2D levels. With Launch Stars transporting the player from one planet to another in the planet based levels. However there's a new gameplay mechanic, the Reality Shift.

    Reality Shifting    Just like the first few Super Mario Galaxy games, the gameplay centers around going to seperate galaxies with missions in each galaxy, some mostly based on planets, some basic 3D missions and some basic 2D levels. With Launch Stars transporting the player from one planet to another in the planet based levels. However there's a new gameplay mechanic, the Reality Shift.

    Reality Shifting shifts alternate universes with each other, causing Mario to have different abilities for new innovative level design and puzzles. Reality Shifting shifts Mario into 5 different realities, where you have all of them by the sixth galaxy.    … Expand
  17. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    This is the greatest Mario game of all time. Everything in this game is perfect. The visuals, the music, the STORY, it's just amazing.
  18. proreview0
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    wowwwwwwwww. This game hits hard all the new gen consoles are kinda boring its always amazing to go back to this masterpiece.
  19. polishedrelish
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    After 100%ing this game through 3D All stars, I can safely say it’s one of the best games ever made and I can’t wait to try the sequel
  20. TropicalNayr
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    I would give this game a 96%
    The music the story the sound effects everything is great but i wish they would spend more time on the controls but that is for a lot of Nintendo games the controls are fine but just a bit off and iffy
  21. SaltySalmon
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This is my personal favorite game on the Wii and it never fails to amaze me even years later. The controls of the game are great and the only problem with the visuals is the resolution. It's lacking a complex story similar to all other Mario games but unlike most Mario games there is still some story. The game is at a 97 and I still think it's underrated.
  22. SAG1110
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Il miglior gioco di sempre. È così bello che chiamarlo "gioco" è un insulto. Infatti questo non è un gioco, è un capolavoro, un'esperienza da provare almeno una volta nella vita.
  23. TRANSFORMERSFAN
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    this videogame is one of the best videogames on the wii in my opinion! on of my favorite videogames from the wii!
  24. Wizardbreaker
    Mar 17, 2021
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy is a game that proves to be one of the most innovative games of not only the franchise, but also of all time! The gravity mechanics make you truly feel like Mario himself flying through the voids of space. The music is beautiful and memorable, especially the Overture theme and the Comet Observatory! The gameplay is very easy to learn and easy to master at the same time.Super Mario Galaxy is a game that proves to be one of the most innovative games of not only the franchise, but also of all time! The gravity mechanics make you truly feel like Mario himself flying through the voids of space. The music is beautiful and memorable, especially the Overture theme and the Comet Observatory! The gameplay is very easy to learn and easy to master at the same time. The story is unlike any other in the series. It's too quality and easily memorable. The graphics are amazing, even by 2007 standards. The characters are filled with life and personality! In short, with all of the things I listed, it makes up to be not only one of the greatest games of all time, but also my favorite game of all time! Nintendo, I know you like to make great games, but Mario Galaxy forever changed the way that Mario is like now! He's not growing old, he's growing younger with each and every game that gets released! Great job Nintendo! Fly on the wings of love Mario, fly on. Or in other words, to infinity, and beyond Mario!… Expand
  25. Sarian263
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    This is a game I can gush on about until I am old. This is a classic adventure that only Nintendo could pull off. It is for me the best 3D Mario game BY FAR. And I cant praise it enough. This game really has everything you could want from a video game LET ALONE a Mario Game.

    Story wise, this game is typical Mario but I don't think we play Mario games for its story. Instead we play them    This is a game I can gush on about until I am old. This is a classic adventure that only Nintendo could pull off. It is for me the best 3D Mario game BY FAR. And I cant praise it enough. This game really has everything you could want from a video game LET ALONE a Mario Game.

    Story wise, this game is typical Mario but I don't think we play Mario games for its story. Instead we play them for I guess any reason we play video games. To escape from our reality of life and get transported to somewhere brand new. in the case of this, SPACE.

    What made this Mario game so unique was its gameplay mechanics. Each level is essentially a "Galaxy" with planets scattered around to explore. It has gravity aspects and puzzle/platform elements you come to expect but dialed up to 11 with the mechanics of space thrown in. It is bright graphically too with its colors screaming at you. A true feast for the eyes.

    The music for me is the best part about this game. Some of the all time greatest Mario music has come FROM THIS GAME and its sequel and its no wonder. It makes you feel pumped at the right moments, give you that sense of awe and wonder when your just chilling at the home base, and gets you not scared but ready for the fights in the boss battles.

    This is a true Mario game and a wonderful game full stop at that. It recently came out on the Mario 3D All Stars for the Switch and if you have never played this game, PICK THAT UP.    … Expand
  26. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Uno dei migliori giochi per Wii. Mario Galaxy è uno dei pochi giochi che ho finito più volte su wii, grazie alle sue belle musiche e i suoi particolari livelli che mi hanno portato più volte a ricominciarlo. Ottimo gioco, un po troppo lineare rispetto ai suoi predecessori, ma rimane comunque uno dei miei preferiti su Wii.
  27. clem666
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    Excellent game. Story is effortless since it is always the same, there are just some characters changing and appearing at some point. Controls are great, level are colourful, really varied and awesome with highs and lows. The feeling of progression is amazing as you collect more and more stars. The fact that you can re-enter worlds with a special goal and new rules thanks to the challengeExcellent game. Story is effortless since it is always the same, there are just some characters changing and appearing at some point. Controls are great, level are colourful, really varied and awesome with highs and lows. The feeling of progression is amazing as you collect more and more stars. The fact that you can re-enter worlds with a special goal and new rules thanks to the challenge stars is interesting. Bosses are gorgeous and inspirated. The original score truly gives the game its stellar and incredible atmosphere all along. There are a lot of easter eggs making 'Super Mario Galaxy' an unavoidable must-play on the Wii console and especially in the whole Mario catalog.

    Perspective is for me the major flaw of the game since the Wii controllers don't always allow you to move easily. In some levels jumps and flying moments can quickly become frustrating and overly difficult. And God knows that controlling your jumps becomes crucial when you finally reach the end of the game.    … Expand
  28. GJRL
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Childhood in a nutshell. It is the best wii game ive ever played and it really helped me to be the one im today. Thanks Nintendo!
  29. DistH
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    Ok so this game is Good in 3d all stars but in the Wii the force you to use motion controls that is frustrating. I literally broke my Wii remote because of this Game. there are soo many levels in this game that makes is nearly impossible to beat this game in the Wii. I like the Story tho. the power ups are cool. if this game wasn't on the Wii it would probably be better but if you want theOk so this game is Good in 3d all stars but in the Wii the force you to use motion controls that is frustrating. I literally broke my Wii remote because of this Game. there are soo many levels in this game that makes is nearly impossible to beat this game in the Wii. I like the Story tho. the power ups are cool. if this game wasn't on the Wii it would probably be better but if you want the best version it's on the Switch.… Expand
  30. ABYSS_HD
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just a good game, it's not only the nostalgia, the levels are great… Expand
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#1 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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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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