Super Mario Galaxy

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4045 Ratings

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  1. klyted2
    Feb 12, 2016
    8
    this game is awsome and a great game for fans who likes games that take place in space and like mario games but the controls suck major ass depends what controller how ever that didnt stop the game from being the best wii game i have played that was from 2007
  2. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    I heard this game is way too good for the Wii console so I'm here giving this game a review. Wow..... just wow. It's way too good for Mario fans and the Wii console itself.
  3. JWMG
    Jan 13, 2016
    9
    This game is one of the best Mario games ever. You will have a great time going through this game. The graphics, the music, and the gameplay make this game great. the only downside is the purple coin challenges.
  4. MrMadMonkey18
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    The people who say this game is horrible are insane.This game remains one of the best wii games on the "planet".Get it?Planet?Because the game takes place in the galaxy?Yeah your right i suck at puns.
  5. NintendoSTART
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    This is my favorite mario game.The Soundtrack is beatiful,the gameplay is awesome,the graphics is too beatiful for the Nintendo Wii.This game is what 3D games needs to be.
  6. Twin2712
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    The best platformer of all time!

    + Great graphics
    + Level Design
    + fresh new ideas power ups and traps and challenges to overcome
    + The best Mario Soundtrack ever

    - It has to end at some point
  7. Luis1712
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Just as mario 64 but the awesome idea of the planets and a really original level disign and one of the bes orchestral soundtrack ten out of ten :v
  8. Legendkiller250
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Camera angles great graphics great alot of pepole are saying the plot is bad Its what its always been that makes the game fun your the good guy stoping the bad guy from takeing over the world COMEONE did you think hel make antartica melt useing hairdryers? this game has hours of fun gameplay Open worlds to explore power stars to be colecting hours of missions need i go on? this game is out of this world play and see for yourself:)… Expand
  9. andree1991
    Nov 10, 2015
    5
    What a disappointment this game is. it's just a dumbed down 3d platformer. the wiimote sucks for this game. And you cant even do all the cool moves you could do in mario 64, you know, in 1996? It confines you to a little area so you don't get lost and dont feel too bad about yourself if you suck at it. This is the Nintendo audience now, soccer moms and children.
  10. zachary1000
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy is my favorite game of all time and space (pun intended). So why do I only give it a 9? Unfortunately, the game has bad swimming/flying controls, and it occasionally crashed on me. Nonetheless, if you are looking for an unforgettable adventure, this is the game for you. The atmosphere, level design, graphics, and soundtrack are fantastic to the point that if you have notSuper Mario Galaxy is my favorite game of all time and space (pun intended). So why do I only give it a 9? Unfortunately, the game has bad swimming/flying controls, and it occasionally crashed on me. Nonetheless, if you are looking for an unforgettable adventure, this is the game for you. The atmosphere, level design, graphics, and soundtrack are fantastic to the point that if you have not experienced this masterpiece, you are truly missing out.… Expand
  11. YellowKirby
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy is probably one of the best video games ever made. It has good graphics (for its time), great controls and great gameplay. The only problem is the lack of a proper co-op mode. Overall, Super Mario Galaxy is a must-buy for anyone who has a Wii, and this game is worth buying one.
  12. JRRR
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    Although I gave it a 9 it's more a 9.5/10, can't do that in Metacritic. This game is one of the best on the Wii and one of the best of last gen, my only criticism are the manta ray levels and having to play ALL the game again as Luigi to beat it 100%, aside from that this is an amazing game. Must buy.
  13. vonzuchter
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    simply amazing and Super Mario Galaxy 2 is even better... I'm glad I bought a WiiU cause I didn't own a Wii and missed both galaxy games... I've put a 9 only because Galaxy 2 is so mych better and I have to put the 10 to the second game
  14. Shocktrooper1
    Oct 15, 2015
    10
    The best Super Mario game of all time. Nearly perfect in every way - level design, visuals, music, controls, everything.

    Full review to be added later.
  15. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Tier 1
    + Improves upon everything in terms of 3D Mario gameplay
    + Provides an innovative hook in the form of the gravity-based gameplay + Continues the tradition of offering a wide variety of visual aesthetics and gameplay mechanics + Smooth difficulty curve that gets steep towards the end + Fun additions, such as hard-mode boss battles and optional side paths ? Overly cutesy    Tier 1
    + Improves upon everything in terms of 3D Mario gameplay
    + Provides an innovative hook in the form of the gravity-based gameplay
    + Continues the tradition of offering a wide variety of visual aesthetics and gameplay mechanics
    + Smooth difficulty curve that gets steep towards the end
    + Fun additions, such as hard-mode boss battles and optional side paths
    ? Overly cutesy aesthetic could be grating to adult players
    ? Follows in the tradition of difficult/tedious completionist requirements
    - A lot of boring boss fights, especially those against Bowser    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. GAMERGUY25
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    Super mario galaxy brings everything I want in a video game into one amazing installment. Gorgeous levels, breathtaking soundtrack and fun power ups makes this and its sequel the pinnacle of 3D platforming. Of course the game starts with princess peach being kidnapped so bowser and her can rule the cosmos. Mario meets a young luma, rosalina and he gets her starship to travel through spaceSuper mario galaxy brings everything I want in a video game into one amazing installment. Gorgeous levels, breathtaking soundtrack and fun power ups makes this and its sequel the pinnacle of 3D platforming. Of course the game starts with princess peach being kidnapped so bowser and her can rule the cosmos. Mario meets a young luma, rosalina and he gets her starship to travel through space to reach peach. The road to princess peach is unlike anything I have played to this date. The way gravity works depending on the planets shape or arrows on the wall change up the gameplay dramatically and I would love to see it return some day. The levels mario faces are some of the best in any game to date. from the beauty of gusty garden to the whimsical feel of toy time galaxy, every level is almost perfect. Super mario galaxy brings with it an amazing experience and is hands down the best mario has gotten… Expand
  18. brockcheese
    Sep 19, 2015
    10
    Best platformer ever. Seriously brilliant level design with over 240 levels to explore and new enemies, powerups, boss fights. The creativity is off the charts.
  19. kdports
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    This game is really good. I loved the fast gameplay, the awesome overworld and the creativity that was put into it. It isn't realistic but that doesn't make it bad
  20. nintendomaster1
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    This is the best game ever! It just is. The graphics are breathtaking, the story is great, the levels and galaxies are creative and very fun, and the music is absolutely beautiful. If you haven't played this game, please play it. This game is just awesome and forever will be, in my opinion, the best game ever.
  21. LeonhardWalhout
    Jul 25, 2015
    10
    a amazing game in a amazing franchise. great graphics, amazing gameplay and a beautiful soundtrack. the only small downside is that it is really easy but that doesn't prevent from being one of the best games ever made.
  22. Seapion
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    With the Wii U having already been out for nearly three years, and this game coming out 8 years ago, you might ask yourself, "Is this still worth getting?" In my opinion, yes. With the backwards compatibility of the Wii U for Wii titles, and the cheap price that you can get this game for nowadays (Seriously, I got this game used for $15), it's definitely worth picking up.

    First, let's    With the Wii U having already been out for nearly three years, and this game coming out 8 years ago, you might ask yourself, "Is this still worth getting?" In my opinion, yes. With the backwards compatibility of the Wii U for Wii titles, and the cheap price that you can get this game for nowadays (Seriously, I got this game used for $15), it's definitely worth picking up.

    First, let's talk about graphics. For Wii standards these graphics are superb, look very clean (Especially on an HDTV), and still hold up well today. There is no stage that looks alike, and the colors are bright and vibrant; even on the darker stages (Ghostly Galaxy).

    Now, the gameplay & story. On the night of a centennial festival, Mario is forced to once again save Peach after Bowser captures her castle and brings it up to space. Mario manages to stay on the castle, but ends up being knocked off. He awakens on a random planet; one things leads to another and he ends up on a space ship/ observatory, with the new character "Rosalina." Here, there are different "rooms" that you use to access different universes. You unlock more of these "rooms" when you defeat the boss of a universe and collecting it's Grand Star. Within these universes are multiple galaxies, which in turn, have multiple stars to collect, including some hidden stars, and some "special event" stars. "Special event" stars can only be collected when there is a comet orbiting a galaxy. Entering a galaxy with a comet orbiting initiates a special challenge, depending on the type of comet orbiting that galaxy.

    As much as I love this game, it does have it's flaws. A notable flaw is the controls, specifically the underwater controls. I can't tell you why, but they just feel... sloppy. Other than that, the controls work great. Don't let yourself get scared away from this game because you have to use the Wiimote and nunchuck. Oh yeah, there's another flaw with this game. Why do you have to use the Wiimote and nunchuck? I mean, it controls well, as I said before, but I would've liked to play using the classic controller. Another flaw is the camera. There were many times I took a hit or fell off an edge, because I wasn't allowed to turn my camera to see an enemy coming, or accurately aim my way on to a platform. The bosses also aren't a strong suit of the game. They are all very basic and generic, and the lack of challenge leave a lot to be desired. In fact, all of Bowser's fights are pretty much clones of each other. Not once did I die to a single boss. Not. Even. Once.

    Despite the aforementioned flaws, they don't take away that much from the overall experience. This a game any Mario fan should get, and to this day is one of the best on the Wii.

    While not completely perfect, it comes pretty damn close.    … Expand
  23. bpythg
    Jul 18, 2015
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy is a great game. It has everything you loved about SM64 but with some twists. The space idea was a great one, it isn't the same old make your way through different worlds to get to Bowser's castle. Instead you get to discover new galaxies and make your way through space. Super Mario Galaxy is a great creation and one of the best games of all time!
  24. MarioFan1055
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    In my opinion this is, hands down, the best Mario game EVER! This is easily a game where I would give it a 10 out of 10. The graphics and gameplay are awesome and this is definitely a must have for any Mario fan.
  25. BaronMonaco
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Great great game, very nice graphics for a Wii game and a lovely universe that will please adults and children alike, lovely musics, a lot of innovative ideas concerning the gameplay, a lot of content (15 hours and a good use of the motion controller makes Super Mario Galaxy one of shiniest gem on the Wii.

    Now I have two complains about the game : at the end the game is getting    Great great game, very nice graphics for a Wii game and a lovely universe that will please adults and children alike, lovely musics, a lot of innovative ideas concerning the gameplay, a lot of content (15 hours and a good use of the motion controller makes Super Mario Galaxy one of shiniest gem on the Wii.

    Now I have two complains about the game : at the end the game is getting repetitive and some levels could have been cut off the game; you can apply the second one to almost all the Nintendo games, the story is too simple, and I love stories in videogames so I wish they could work on that for their future games, a good story doesn't mean that the games is not accessible to children (aka Sony platforms game like Ratchet and Clank and Jak and Daxter), just give more purpose to the characters.

    But make no mistake, I loved this game and I'm looking forward to play its sequel, and it's a must have for every platform lover.    … Expand
  26. Prequelhater878
    May 19, 2015
    10
    One of the best Mario games ever. The game takes generally hated anti-gravity gimmicks and makes a game that rivals Super Mario World in its quality. The game also has amazing control and masterful music. If you don't have this game, then you must not have a Wii.
  27. CubicGaming110
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    It was one of the first Mario games I knew about. Other then "New Super Mario Bros. Wii" It was also my cousin's first. I loved it for many years. I played it a lot. It only had a couple issues. Nintendo is great at this. If there will be a 3rd game in this series, I would be glad to play it.
  28. fyrewolfshadow
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I played this game for five years straight to beat the thing. I don't regret any of it. It has the best graphics of any animated game ever for Mario. It is just spell-binding and mind-blowing when you think of all the other Mario games and wonder how they came up with this. I will never stop complimenting this game.
  29. BV-Swifty
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    If there was one word that best describes Super Mario Galaxy, it would be "FLAWLESS". This is hands down my favorite Mario game of all time! The controls are very responsive and fluid making my deaths my own fault. The story is just like any other Mario game but incredibly deep and touching. The soundtrack is godlike and just plain epic. This game has the best collection of levels in theIf there was one word that best describes Super Mario Galaxy, it would be "FLAWLESS". This is hands down my favorite Mario game of all time! The controls are very responsive and fluid making my deaths my own fault. The story is just like any other Mario game but incredibly deep and touching. The soundtrack is godlike and just plain epic. This game has the best collection of levels in the entire series with the imaginative power-ups and gravity gimmicks. All that I can really say is that this is a must--buy if you own a Wii or Wii U. Nintendo seriously deserves a medal.… Expand
  30. DailySalesman
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Um...wow. Nintendo just wiped out any Wii haters with Super Mario Galaxy, the amazing Mario title we've all been waiting for since Super Mario 64 (and to a lesser extent, Mario Sunshine). The planet-hopping, galactic exploring, cosmic spinning gameplay is something that I will never forget. The first time you step into the game you are greeted by the endless world of the cosmos. TheUm...wow. Nintendo just wiped out any Wii haters with Super Mario Galaxy, the amazing Mario title we've all been waiting for since Super Mario 64 (and to a lesser extent, Mario Sunshine). The planet-hopping, galactic exploring, cosmic spinning gameplay is something that I will never forget. The first time you step into the game you are greeted by the endless world of the cosmos. The breathlessness you have at the beginning will be a presence you'll feel throughout the entire game.… 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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