Super Mario Galaxy

 Wii
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4045 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,683 out of 4045
  2. Mixed: 164 out of 4045
  3. Negative: 198 out of 4045
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  1. DanielP.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    A brilliantly designed game. I've never enjoyed myself more--I've never once been disappointed in any aspect--even dying. The controls are tight and intuitive, the level design is top-notch, and the graphics and art-design are superb.
  2. DaveG.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    At the risk of making one of those comments that everyone skips over, I'm gonna say that this is one of the best games I've ever played. Get passed the crappy intro and you'll be hooked.
  3. AOlsson
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    Brilliant! Easily the best game this year. (Not quite as good as Super Mario 64, but VERY close).
  4. MetalianLost
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    Historic games not appear all days (even, years). King rises again!
  5. BrandonM.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    For the first time in months, I've picked up my Wii mote again and begun orchestrating my entertainment one swing at a time. The game works as a platformer wonderfully, the general level design, special levels, new power ups, and challenges, just make you forget your surroundings and love the game.
  6. NickS.
    Nov 17, 2007
    9
    finally another game to justify buying a Wii. Mario's never looked better, gameplay's perfect, and it's a blast to play. This definitely ranks up with 64.
  7. ShawnB.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Total and complete perfection. Platformers simply have never been better than this, and I can't wait until a game finally does... something that is quite possibly impossible.
  8. AnonymousMC
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Dante Peaks, I don't know why you even try. You have obviously never even played the game before. It's people like you who ruin the user ratings for games like this. Sometimes it's nice to see other people's opinion on the game excluding the reviewers, but you're just wasting your time and everyone elses.
  9. LiamM.
    Nov 18, 2007
    9
    I agree with the camera comments, some small issues with this. Ignore the supidily low ratings this is the best platform game ever.
  10. MarvinC.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    This is the most innovative game of the year, save for Portal, and it's, by far, the most fun I've had on a game yet. It's quite an experience.
  11. Dante'sLame
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    Good camera angles, good plot, not repetitive, good game. Your biases don't belong here. Even if you don't personally enjoy it, it is of high quality. This game is amazing. Everyone should pick it up.
  12. EvanB.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    I have played this game for over 10 hours and have collected over 60 stars, and I have to say that this game is one of the top 3 games I have played of all time (along with Zelda Ocarina of Time and Super Metroid)! I daydream about it all day...it is that good! It is challenging enough for all ages. If you want to get 121 stars, it will be a genuine challenge! Highly recommended.
  13. Brian
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Those users who voted in the red have no idea of gaming history, or what it takes for a game to be good. Heck, even the most respected review websites prove them wrong. Don't listen to the Nintendo haters, buy this game. It is worth your time.
  14. CharlesB.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    I have never played a game like this before, and Super Mario Galaxy just proves that nobody makes better games than Nintendo. Whose ever idea it was to take Mario into space is a freaking genius. If you call yourself a gamer you need to play this game.
  15. GlenM.
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game, better then Mario 64, even!
  16. MikeH.
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    I love this game, good graphics, odd camera angles, but still overall very good
  17. RoryC.
    Nov 22, 2007
    8
    Really enjoyable and a very fun game. I do think it has been overated a little bit however, but certainly is the one of the best graphical displays the wii has produced so far. I'm not the biggest Mario fan so maybe thats why my score is below average but definately worth a rental!
  18. DylanB.
    Nov 22, 2007
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, and a worthy sequel to Mario 64.
  19. OliverC.
    Nov 22, 2007
    8
    Kind of feel like I need to put my foot down on this one. Yeah the game is beautiful, full of fun content and cool ideas but it is just not more fun than Mario 64. I think the main reason for that is that the game is a joke in terms of difficulty, and all the maps are really linear. If you are looking for a challenging platformer, this is not your game. If you are looking for a fun and Kind of feel like I need to put my foot down on this one. Yeah the game is beautiful, full of fun content and cool ideas but it is just not more fun than Mario 64. I think the main reason for that is that the game is a joke in terms of difficulty, and all the maps are really linear. If you are looking for a challenging platformer, this is not your game. If you are looking for a fun and colorful romp with an old friend then this is a sure thing.… Expand
  20. DavidJ.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    It's a great game and I'd reccomend it to anybody.
  21. TommyD.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Games like this one come around very rarely. If Super Mario Galaxy isn't worthy of a 10 then I don't think very many games in history have ever been worthy of one. You can get caught up in childish console wars if you'd like, but when it's all said and done THIS is the game that will be remembered more than any other of the generation. No one will be talking about Games like this one come around very rarely. If Super Mario Galaxy isn't worthy of a 10 then I don't think very many games in history have ever been worthy of one. You can get caught up in childish console wars if you'd like, but when it's all said and done THIS is the game that will be remembered more than any other of the generation. No one will be talking about Crackdown or Bioshock or Metroid Prime 3 or Uncharted 10 years from now. Mario Galaxy, however, will be frozen in eternity as a meter stick by which all other platformers are measured. It has rightfully earned it's spot as a game that isn't just excellent, but that other similar games are expected to live up to.… Expand
  22. SYC
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Unequivically Mario Galaxy is the best game of the year. A stellar title in every respect and everything a good game should be. The only problem comes with tearing yourself away from it, which thanks to the originality exhibited in each level, is exceedingly difficult.
  23. Alec
    Nov 24, 2007
    10
    Awesome game. Great premise, concept. The story it the generic Mario story, but that's fine. Only problem I have it the camera angles.
  24. ZombieW.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    This is definitely one of my favorite Wii games. The game looks beautiful, the different power-ups are amazing, and the classic Mario music is priceless. It doesn't matter what kind of gamer you are, you will LOVE this game!
  25. BigA
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    As soon as I began playing this game, it took me straight back through every Mario game I have ever played and reminded me why my memories of those games are so fond. This game embodies everything classic about Mario, and then takes him to the next level of platformer games. The fluidity of the controls is like second nature, the concept of the galaxy ties in beautifully with the already As soon as I began playing this game, it took me straight back through every Mario game I have ever played and reminded me why my memories of those games are so fond. This game embodies everything classic about Mario, and then takes him to the next level of platformer games. The fluidity of the controls is like second nature, the concept of the galaxy ties in beautifully with the already developed themes of previous Mario games, and the game play is simply phenomenal.… Expand
  26. JesseS.
    Nov 29, 2007
    10
    Best Mario Game ever, and easily the best Wii game so far. This a great game, in pretty much every way I can think to grade it. It's even got a great 2-player mode, great for people like me (a long time gamer) and my daughter (she's not coordinated to play the game herself, but she loves helping me out while I play, and I really appreciate the help she can provide with the Best Mario Game ever, and easily the best Wii game so far. This a great game, in pretty much every way I can think to grade it. It's even got a great 2-player mode, great for people like me (a long time gamer) and my daughter (she's not coordinated to play the game herself, but she loves helping me out while I play, and I really appreciate the help she can provide with the second controller). So, if you've got a casual-gamer (or non-gamer) family member, give them a controller while you play. They'll have a blast figuring out all the stuff they can do.… Expand
  27. Mike
    Dec 11, 2007
    9
    I'd give this game a 9.8 The game simply doesn't surpass Super Mario 64, but it comes very very close! This is just my opinion though. I think some of the levels were way too short and not very memorable. The music was great in a few galaxies, but falls very short compared to SM64. I will say one thing, this game is definitely a reason to buy a Wii for!
  28. ThunderS.
    Dec 12, 2007
    8
    I'm a 30 year old gamer, so I'm a bit ol'skool when I review SMG here. Ok, this game isn't a 0, nor is it a 10... I think it is a solid 8, or 8.4 in my opinion. What can I say about it someone else hasn't? I think the graphics are very nice and probably the best part of this game.. (and the wii-mote control scheme is nice too).. However, the game itself is sorta I'm a 30 year old gamer, so I'm a bit ol'skool when I review SMG here. Ok, this game isn't a 0, nor is it a 10... I think it is a solid 8, or 8.4 in my opinion. What can I say about it someone else hasn't? I think the graphics are very nice and probably the best part of this game.. (and the wii-mote control scheme is nice too).. However, the game itself is sorta far from perfect. So, what keeps this from being a 9 or 10? 'Dumbed down' lessons or tutorials that are un-necessary (namely, the manta ray part isn't skippable) and the sometimes sluggish or upside down camera is annoying. This game is great for younger gamers (and people new to gaming), but if you've played any 8-bit or 16-bit mario games, this may leave you that feeling of wanting more fun and better gameplay. Also missing is the classic physics feel and power ups. The bottom line: Bee-suit power-up?! Chesparit-ooo!!!?!!?… Expand
  29. JohnC.
    Dec 12, 2007
    10
    Amazing game! A true successor to SM64!!
  30. GeneSimon
    Dec 16, 2007
    10
    This is the great game ever!!! A must have for all hardcore wii owners. the graphics are god. Music is best I have seen since zelda OoT. Gameplay is perfect and dosen't feel bad at all I love it. Super long game first 60 stars are as easy as most mario games, last 61 are a little harder. Mario galaxy is a fresh new turn in the world of mario, wii, Nintendo, and platforming. Highly This is the great game ever!!! A must have for all hardcore wii owners. the graphics are god. Music is best I have seen since zelda OoT. Gameplay is perfect and dosen't feel bad at all I love it. Super long game first 60 stars are as easy as most mario games, last 61 are a little harder. Mario galaxy is a fresh new turn in the world of mario, wii, Nintendo, and platforming. Highly HIGHLY recommended as a first wii game. BUY GALAXY TODAY!!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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