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  1. 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.
  2. Jan 20, 2022
    10
    Realmente se me hace difícil pensar en un videojuego de plataformas superior a este, quien decida jugarlo entenderá el por que y sin ninguna duda quedará enamorado del titulo.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Do I even need to explain myself. If you play it today it still looks and feels almost brand new
  6. 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. 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
  8. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I remember being a kid and playing as the little star character at my friends house for this game. Even playing as a "second player" the game was super fun. It has great level design, awesome music, and really fun gameplay. One of the best Mario games you can find out there.
  9. Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Mario galaxy jams 1000 ideas into one game and keeps the experience flowed somehow, it’s incredible!
  10. Jun 29, 2021
    10
    All I really need to say is that the soundtrack DEFINITELY overdid itself; in a good way. Even thought I didn’t play this game growing up, I did play Galaxy 2 which does reuse or remix the old songs. My favorites are Buoy Base Galaxy and Purple Coins, if you haven’t you should really give them a listen. The soundtrack also makes up for the few flaws with its gameplay, and sometimes it canAll I really need to say is that the soundtrack DEFINITELY overdid itself; in a good way. Even thought I didn’t play this game growing up, I did play Galaxy 2 which does reuse or remix the old songs. My favorites are Buoy Base Galaxy and Purple Coins, if you haven’t you should really give them a listen. The soundtrack also makes up for the few flaws with its gameplay, and sometimes it can get frustrating, but often times the beautiful, dramatic, or even just flat out magical definitely keeps me from throughout my controller out the window when I die with 98 purple coins on dusty dune galaxy (yes that happened to me). Overall, if Metacritic had a top soundtrack list, I feel Mario galaxy 1 AND 2 would both be at least top 5, but personally I’d say they both take the number 1 spot. Expand
  11. Dec 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time. It's so fun and creative. The music is sooooo good.
  12. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Awesome! Played this on my Wii, when I was about 4-6 years old. Now I've got it again and beat it. Nice story, graphic, gameplay and atmosphere.
  13. Aug 6, 2021
    10
    A perfect game, I think everything is excellent in this game, the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is great, the story is spectacular, and the soundtrack is the best that nintendo has ever done, this game is very worthwhile.
  14. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Best mario series until now. Beginners as well as veterans can enjoy this game
  15. Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  16. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Super Mario galaxy is one of the best games I've ever played.Mario galaxy has some great galaxies.10 overall, It's worth it.
  17. Sep 11, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite mario game and one of the best games I’ve ever played. It’s got an amazing gameplay and soundtrack, it is fun form start to finish. It’s the best game on WII and a must play.
  18. Apr 24, 2022
    10
    A Mario game that's actually good. The game wasn't too hard but it makes Odyssey look like a cakewalk. I loved the planets.
  19. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    An adventure in space sounds fantastic for Mario, and it is shown in Super Mario Galaxy that it will be remembered as the best adventure of the plumber.
  20. Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This is the 3rd best Wii game and second-best Mario game. It is just so good and fun with the new concepts of the game just makes it almost perfect there's is not much to be said its one of the best games ever and I will play this game constantly never gets old 10/10 amazing gam e
  21. Oct 8, 2022
    10
    Strepitoso capitolo di Super Mario.
    Eccelle in tutto, da giocare e gustare dall'inizio alla fine.
    Per gli amanti dei platform e dei videogame in generale, un must have.
  22. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    It still stands up to this day in my opinion. The game is phenomenal. This game is enjoyable for anyone of any age and still stands up today against modern Mario titles like Super Mario Odyssey. And a lot of new people have played the game recently from the release of Super Mario 3D All Stars last year making the game accessible on modern hardware being the Switch.
  23. Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy feels like the true successor to Super Mario 64 for me. This game was such an amazing experience, and I feel like it's a must-play for fans of the series.
  24. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    An all-time classic - play without hesitation. Consistently exceptional level design
  25. Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Super Mario Galaxy is literally the definition of perfection. Both Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are the cream of the crop in terms of the greatest games ever made. It's the perfect blend of action, adventure, tear-dropping moments and gorgeousness. Even for a Wii game in 2007, this game still looks better than a lot of games today. Not a single moment in the game felt unfair. The difficulty is fairSuper Mario Galaxy is literally the definition of perfection. Both Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are the cream of the crop in terms of the greatest games ever made. It's the perfect blend of action, adventure, tear-dropping moments and gorgeousness. Even for a Wii game in 2007, this game still looks better than a lot of games today. Not a single moment in the game felt unfair. The difficulty is fair and balanced. The OST is beautiful with is definitely one of, if not the best video game soundtracks ever. There will never be another game as perfect as Galaxy. Expand
  26. Dec 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I've ever played. Period. The story is your typical Mario "oh no! the princess was captured by evil turtle man, now italian plumber must save her (but it's in space this time)" story, but everything else is just glorious. The gameplay, the music (Jesus the music is so good, not a single track is bad imo) and the levels, design concepts and enemies are incredibly creative. Also, once you've collected all 120 power stars, you get to play as Luigi! However, once you get 120 power stars, you get to play as Luigi, and you have to play the whole game over again, with no differences except for Luigi's higher jump and less stable movement (the no new missions thing was fixed in the sequel). But the game was so good I didn't really mind. There are Prankster Comets that come by and change the gameplay of a level, for example, if a Prankster Comet lands on a level, you could have to collect a bunch of purple coins in that level, or have a race with a clone of yourself (I loved these). The ending is heartwarming, and a little sad, too. Just the best game ever, If God had a favorite game, it might be Super Mario Galaxy, It's that good, man, just play it. 10/10, such a damn good game. Expand
  27. Sep 20, 2022
    10
    One of, if not the best mario games, hands down. The game actually holds up today, which is one of the best parts of revisiting the game.
  28. Apr 27, 2022
    10
    For me this is the perfect 3d mario game. The idea of planets as maps is executed perfectly in this game. Not a single galaxy ever felt boring to play through. I dont really have to go in debth regarding how good it is.
    10/10
  29. Jan 12, 2022
    10
    Super mario galaxy has been and always will be my favorite game of all times, it's the deepest mario game so far and it is so fun, this is a must play game.
  30. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Who knew a Mario game could be this magical? Absolutely outstanding music and gameplay.

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#1 Most Discussed 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. 100
    It's rare to play through a perfect game or one that nears perfection, but Galaxy definitely fits that mold.
  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. 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.