Super Mario Galaxy

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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. WilliamC
    Mar 26, 2008
    6
    Its a good game but not great at all!!It doesn't deserve the first place!!Its really repetitive and really NOT addictive!!BORIN sometimes!! really ordinary.
  2. BrianU
    Mar 25, 2008
    9
    Very fun to play.
  3. MatthewB.
    Mar 24, 2008
    10
    Simply put: this is the best Wii game so far. It reminds me of the first mario games: It's simple to play and really just a lot of fun.
  4. ChrisD.
    Mar 23, 2008
    10
    Someone totally different...Nintendo really shows that they know how to innovate. Even after being in the gaming industry for so many years now they still managed to pop something out that has no equal, and really blows my mind. This game is really hard to describe...it's a platformer just like many Mario games before, but it plays like no other platformer I've seen, and its Someone totally different...Nintendo really shows that they know how to innovate. Even after being in the gaming industry for so many years now they still managed to pop something out that has no equal, and really blows my mind. This game is really hard to describe...it's a platformer just like many Mario games before, but it plays like no other platformer I've seen, and its really really fun. The addition of a co-op play is very ingenious, and adds alot to the fun of playing Galaxy.… Expand
  5. GioD
    Mar 15, 2008
    10
    Absolutely unbelievable. A fantastic game from beginning to end. Every time i play it i cant help but have a huge smile on my face. The amount of creativity, uniqueness , and originality in each and every level of Super Mario Galaxy is unparalleled. It has NO EQUAL, this is platforming at damn near perfection, and i say that with no disrespect to other platform developers (Insomniac, Absolutely unbelievable. A fantastic game from beginning to end. Every time i play it i cant help but have a huge smile on my face. The amount of creativity, uniqueness , and originality in each and every level of Super Mario Galaxy is unparalleled. It has NO EQUAL, this is platforming at damn near perfection, and i say that with no disrespect to other platform developers (Insomniac, Sucker Punch, etc). One of the greatest games ever made and without a doubt, the best platformer i have ever played.… Expand
  6. hl
    Mar 15, 2008
    1
    I returned this to gamestop in my 7 day window it was that inane. severe letdown. unlike smash brothers, which delivered.
  7. RobG
    Mar 14, 2008
    9
    An excellent game inside and out.
  8. JeddyB.
    Mar 14, 2008
    10
    Perfection.
  9. JULIEN.
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    This game was fantastic, so relieved today to get all 120 starts. I played it with my 10 yr old son, who I had to bribe (in £s) to help me especially, purple coins Toy Town, and the Cosmic levels. My husband did the roller-ball level, and when he had completed it after the millionth try, he came downstairs ashen, with palpitations saying I can't believe it and need a stiff This game was fantastic, so relieved today to get all 120 starts. I played it with my 10 yr old son, who I had to bribe (in £s) to help me especially, purple coins Toy Town, and the Cosmic levels. My husband did the roller-ball level, and when he had completed it after the millionth try, he came downstairs ashen, with palpitations saying I can't believe it and need a stiff drink. Bit sad its finished but I have Luigi now to look forward to, hear we go again!!! he was… Expand
  10. DecepticonPom
    Mar 9, 2008
    10
    I've always kinda thought that if you divide what you pay for a game by the number of hours you spend playing it until you either get bored or complete it, then that's the value for money factor. I paid AUD$80 and have spent days on this game and the end is still comfortably some way away. GREAT fun, great value, totally worth it.
  11. WilliamT
    Mar 8, 2008
    9
    A fantastic beast of a game that no Wii owner should be without. A certified platforming king.
  12. CaseyY.
    Mar 8, 2008
    9
    The game is great fun but a bit easy. I feel old.
  13. 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.
  14. ja
    Mar 4, 2008
    0
    The game exudes the why bother playiing appeal from the moment you turn on and the story is garbage
  15. 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
  16. JarvisH.
    Mar 2, 2008
    9
    A great game, one of the better games on the wii thus far, but ultimately it gets a bit boring. I think the game was highly overrated and in no way deserved a better score than zelda twilight princess, maybe not even metroid prime 3.
  17. RayB.
    Feb 26, 2008
    5
    Meh. Ratchet and Clank beats it Old Skool. That's right, I didn't like it. Take that Nintendo fanboys, your precious platformer doesn't hold a candle to shootin' stuff with missiles. AVAST!
  18. ShaunQ.
    Feb 26, 2008
    2
    This is getting boring now. Can't nintendo think of anything else or do they still have to rely on kids buying games with characters that have been used hundreds of times before. Once again Mario returns to yet another pointless and easy mission to save the princess who has been captured (again) just like he has for all the other hundreds of games. The only people who can find this This is getting boring now. Can't nintendo think of anything else or do they still have to rely on kids buying games with characters that have been used hundreds of times before. Once again Mario returns to yet another pointless and easy mission to save the princess who has been captured (again) just like he has for all the other hundreds of games. The only people who can find this game/series fun anymore are children (really really young children), people who just like walking on planets that take 10 steps to go around and catch a star while killing one enemy or brain dead people (which is actually a bit like the second one). If you want to waste your money on something repetitive then by all means get this but if you still like mario and really want to play it then play an older one (it is the same game basically).… Expand
  19. TimB.
    Feb 25, 2008
    10
    This is by far the best nintendo game I've ever played. The boards are challenging but not too difficult. The interaction between Mario, the enemies, and the boards is very entertaining. And I couldn't believe the number of levels and drastic differences between them. I can only hope that Super Smash Brothers is half as good as this game. If you buy only 1 game for the Wii... This is by far the best nintendo game I've ever played. The boards are challenging but not too difficult. The interaction between Mario, the enemies, and the boards is very entertaining. And I couldn't believe the number of levels and drastic differences between them. I can only hope that Super Smash Brothers is half as good as this game. If you buy only 1 game for the Wii... make it this one.… Expand
  20. SaifG.
    Feb 24, 2008
    10
    I played it at my friends house. it was challengin but a lotta fun!!
  21. WrangeW.
    Feb 20, 2008
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER CREATED! Mario galaxy is so awesome! it has awsome graphics, great sound, easy controls, and is an extremely fun game! No one will EVER forget Mario Galaxy!
  22. 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.
  23. JosiahH.
    Feb 17, 2008
    9
    I loved the game, but it SO didn't deserve a higher score than Zelda.
  24. DaveC.
    Feb 17, 2008
    10
    From the start to the end there is never a dull moment in the game. Any one who has beaten the game will know that you get plenty of Mario and Luigi action. There are a lot of games that try to add replay value. They try to give the game more length by adding bonus items and other useless things you must accomplish. With Super Mario Galaxy that is not the case. You get all 120 stars and From the start to the end there is never a dull moment in the game. Any one who has beaten the game will know that you get plenty of Mario and Luigi action. There are a lot of games that try to add replay value. They try to give the game more length by adding bonus items and other useless things you must accomplish. With Super Mario Galaxy that is not the case. You get all 120 stars and you never get board doing it. Then you unlock Luigi get all the start again and beat the last level. The camera angles were not a problem at all. The controls became second nature and added extra effect to the game. Any body that didn't give this game 100/100/10/10 probably didn't beat the entire game. When I saw i could replay the game with Luigi I thought it would be stupid and pointless. That was not the case. It was a far different experience from Mario which made playing thru the game a second time just as fun as the first. The last bonus level was a good reward too. The only thing bad that comes from this game is I will probably never find a game that can offer as much thrill as this one. Ps. Most Mario games don't have multilayer, and for 5-10 year olds with other siblings it will add something fun for the kid waiting to do.… Expand
  25. DaveH.
    Feb 15, 2008
    6
    It's great fun at first and the level designs are clever. But I found the controls clunky and the gameplay too simplistic to withstand even its modest length before it gets repetitive (which is less than halfway through). There again, this has always been the way I've felt about Mario games, having being grown up with Sonic games and I probably shouldn't knock it too much It's great fun at first and the level designs are clever. But I found the controls clunky and the gameplay too simplistic to withstand even its modest length before it gets repetitive (which is less than halfway through). There again, this has always been the way I've felt about Mario games, having being grown up with Sonic games and I probably shouldn't knock it too much as Mario Galaxy better than 99% percent of platformers around these days, ESPECIALLY the new Sonic. The soundtrack is also very good and the Luma creatures are nothing short of adorable. However, I maintain that this game does nothing to bring platform gaming into the seventh-generation and its shortcomings are probably a symptom of the the datedness of the said genre. The last platform games I honestly enjoyed were Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 and Rayman 2.… Expand
  26. EthanG.
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    Well I give it a 9 because it gets boring or confusing at times. Plus no one wants to be the star. But I disagree with the critics I hate it when I die!
  27. JamieS.
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    A superb game. A MUST MUST MUST have for all Wii owners. However the swimming controls are a complete joke.
  28. PetriT.
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    Great, long lasting quality entertainment.
  29. AnonymousMC
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    I have no clue why i`ve waited so long befor i bought my wii ... its just so great. Ever since the n64 with mario64, zelda, mario kart, goldeneye007 i`ve rarely had as much fun playing a video game. There are great games for PC that are considerably on the same lvl in terms of awesomeness ( Halflife1+2 / Fallout1+2 just ot name two ), but for SMG absolute happiness comes into it aswell.
  30. AndrewC.
    Jan 31, 2008
    10
    Wow...I can't believe how many people are actually complaining about what is possibly the best game Nintendo has ever created. Every element, every little nook and cranny of the game is so polished and awesome. There are so many works of genius here and there, and the levels can be quite challenging. They are fairly short and sweet, but they are longer than those found in Super Mario Wow...I can't believe how many people are actually complaining about what is possibly the best game Nintendo has ever created. Every element, every little nook and cranny of the game is so polished and awesome. There are so many works of genius here and there, and the levels can be quite challenging. They are fairly short and sweet, but they are longer than those found in Super Mario 64 (a vastly overrated, boring platformer by all regards...though notably innovative). This game should not be compared to past Mario games, because frankly it blows them all out of the water. That's all there is to it. This game is all that is keeping me from selling my Wii and going with the Xbox 360, folks. It's AWESOME.… 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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