Super Mario Galaxy

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9.1

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  1. fujitanaoto00
    Sep 28, 2016
    9
    O jogo esta lindo, fases legais com graficos muito bons e boa criatividade, historia um pouco melhor que os outros mario, mas nao é grande coisa coisa assim
  2. zkonedog
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Being a dye-in-the-wool Nintendo fan, I have always enjoyed the new Mario titles that seem to be the stalwart of the franchise. I spent way too many hours of my life playing the original Super Mario Bros. (plus sequels), as well as Super Mario World for the SNES. Then, as with most people, Super Mario '64 absolutely blew me away with its 3-D graphic interface. However, I was disappointedBeing a dye-in-the-wool Nintendo fan, I have always enjoyed the new Mario titles that seem to be the stalwart of the franchise. I spent way too many hours of my life playing the original Super Mario Bros. (plus sequels), as well as Super Mario World for the SNES. Then, as with most people, Super Mario '64 absolutely blew me away with its 3-D graphic interface. However, I was disappointed in the Gamecube effort Super Mario Sunshine, which just didn't seem to have the right "Mario feel" to it. Super Mario Galaxy, however, brought me back into the Mario "universe" (excuse the pun) big time!

    The controls and premise of this game harkens back to the revolutionary Mario '64, in which players must collect stars (or, in this case, star creatures) in a variety of different ways. The graphics are pristine, the cut scenes are fun, and the controls are easy to pick up and play.

    Though panned as being a "kids game", Mario Galaxy offers something for both the beginning and advanced gamers. By collecting 70 of the 120 total stars (a task that is by no means impossible), Bowser can be defeated and effectively "end" the game. However, more advanced games can shoot for the full 120 stars and see the "true" ending.

    Overall, this game is another success in the long line of the Mario franchise. After mixed reviews for Mario Sunshine, Nintendo went back to the basics in this game and created a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to the next installment (rumored to be a sequel to this game?!).    … Expand
  3. ZeoN
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Joya atemporal que cualquier amante de las plataformas debería jugar. Sus niveles son muy originales y su lore rompe mucho con lo visto dentro de la franquicia Mario hasta ahora. Es probablemente uno de los mejores plataformas de la historia, roza la excelencia a pesar de que ha envejecido peor de lo que debería.
  4. CH513
    Jul 13, 2017
    9
    This game is just outstanding. It has a very nicely executed story, some very creative areas to explore, a decent cast of characters for a Mario game, interesting gameplay mechanics and a majestic soundtrack. However, it does indeed have some problems that keep me from giving it a 10. Most of the time, the game is pretty easy, and you can beat it quite quickly. You can go to Bowser withThis game is just outstanding. It has a very nicely executed story, some very creative areas to explore, a decent cast of characters for a Mario game, interesting gameplay mechanics and a majestic soundtrack. However, it does indeed have some problems that keep me from giving it a 10. Most of the time, the game is pretty easy, and you can beat it quite quickly. You can go to Bowser with only 60 stars, and easily miss the rest of the game. The final level is almost as easy as automatic levels in Mario Maker. The Comet Observatory, while beautiful, is just way too big, taking very long to go to the domes. It feels weird to have 6 save files. And to play as Luigi, you have to play the entire game all over again. But the game is still amazing, and you will enjoy it a lot.… Expand
  5. Diegochocho
    Jul 6, 2018
    9
    Hermosos juego de plataformas, nunca me imagine que este juego pudiera ser corrido en la nintendo WII.
  6. D484
    May 18, 2017
    9
    EL gran juego que todas las consolas de Nintendo deben recibir. Añade cosas interesantes centradas en los Wii Remote sin perder la esencia de Mario o sentirse muy incomodo como era el caso de Zelda.
    Los niveles solo el Mirador tenía el estilo de Mario pero aún así estan muy bien diseñados. Le pongo un 93/100
  7. ashketchum
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy has become one of the most acclaimed games of all time. It has a surprisingly well-suited orchestral soundtrack, clever gravity mechanics and fantastic, colorful visuals. Each galaxy is unique, and has it's own distinct atmosphere due to it's colors, music, and unique enemies, from Toy Time to Deep Dark Galaxy. However, some challenges, such as the boo race, feel tediousSuper Mario Galaxy has become one of the most acclaimed games of all time. It has a surprisingly well-suited orchestral soundtrack, clever gravity mechanics and fantastic, colorful visuals. Each galaxy is unique, and has it's own distinct atmosphere due to it's colors, music, and unique enemies, from Toy Time to Deep Dark Galaxy. However, some challenges, such as the boo race, feel tedious to complete, compared to most other levels. Overall, though, Galaxy is an excellent game.… Expand
  8. MrTacoBob
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    After the masterpiece of Mario Sunshine they make another amazing hit! The motion controls actually work very well! The only problem with the game is probably the enemies. The enemies to me (not the bosses) aren't so great I mean they're decent but they have flaws. Anyways fantastic game!
  9. OnlyAGreatOnly
    Oct 14, 2017
    9
    The Game itself is entertaining as it's sign is a good version of it. I have no idea why this game is super awesome! It's good. Wii has been working hard on a brilliant game like this!
  10. SainxtrichX
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    Este juego es simplemente genial, discreción pura. El único pero que le encuentro es que abusa un poco de los controles de movimiento. Por lo demás es simplemente genial.
  11. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy is beautiful in every way possible. Unique level design utilising gravity in new ways, incredible music, new and exciting boss fights, fun as hell puzzles, and the themes are really innovative. Nintendo should continue with innovating with the themes and worlds like this game.
  12. adixodx
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy... A childhood game. It was very special because of the absolutely new type of gaming. The gravity that changed from small planets to great stars was revolutionary. But let's look at the game point by point.
    Super Mario Galaxy has got an fabulous graphic with awesome, different planet designs and galaxy backgrounds. The graphic was everytime fresh and sometimes really    Super Mario Galaxy... A childhood game. It was very special because of the absolutely new type of gaming. The gravity that changed from small planets to great stars was revolutionary. But let's look at the game point by point.
    Super Mario Galaxy has got an fabulous graphic with awesome, different planet designs and galaxy backgrounds. The graphic was everytime fresh and sometimes really beautiful. The whole gameplay is great fun. There are lots of different galaxie's to explore with many missions: You have to find someone, find a star, fight a boss, finish a parcour in a special time limit, pass a level with just one life or have epic battles with Shadow-Mario. There wasn't any place where it was really boring. The difficulty level could be one of the contra points. Yes, there were really hard missions and there were places on which you could just rampage. But the whole game wasn't really hard with a few exceptions. So in my opinion it could be a little bit harder and it would be perfect.

    What I don't like in the game is the Luigi game. After you collected all stars with Mario you have to play the whole game another time with Luigi to get the 100% and to play the final level. That's a bit annoying but they've made it better in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

    Speaking of the story. I know, it's a mario game. Mario games doesn't really need story to work very well. Of course who doesn't love a good, inspiring story but that's the big mystery. Mario is fascinating with his gameplay so well, that we need no story. But here in Super Mario Galaxy we even got some story. The beginning of the game is really epic and spectaculary, but after this not much was happening. Only the ending was really phenomenal with emotional scenes and and epic finish. So there was and awesome start and ending and that is really enough. It doesn't need more.

    The soundtrack. THE SOUNDTRACK! If you don't know any Super Mario Galaxy themes, go now to YouTube, write "Super Mario Galaxy Top 20 Soundtracks" and just listen. Koji Kondo is a genius and he proved it another time in this game. The music evokes so many great emotions that are always on point matched to the galaxy. I've got gooseflesh by hearing some of this music. From rich beatufil, to rich dangerous, to rich majesctic, to rich epic. Yes, the music was everytime rich because of that awesome live-orchestra!

    Summarizing Super Mario Galaxy is a great experience and if you got the possibility-play it. Awesome level-design, nice graphic and music not from this world. It's a game you can play often and just start your adventure from the beginning again.

    9,4

    adixodx    … Expand
  13. Milesschabel
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    Mario works best when he is whimsical After playing the extremely solid Mario Oddysey I wanted to look back at the last true epic Mario experience and this defiantly delivers. The only real flaws are dated graphics here and there and the Wii remote can sometimes lose your sense of immersion
  14. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    A fantastic 3D Mario game. Loved the Galaxy concept. Gameplay and graphics are amazing. A must-have Wii game.
  15. Swagachu99
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Galaxy is a great game, and we all know that by now. The graphics weren't the best, but the music made up for it by being so freakishly catchy. Same story as always though. Peach gets captured by Bowser and it's Mario's job to save her. Collect all stars to do the whole thing again with Luigi; I'm at 118 right now; Luigi's Purple Coins is too hard. Eventually you'll get all stars with Luigi as well. What do you get? The Grand Finale Galaxy. Purple coins for days!!! Your welcome for spoiling the game for you, people who haven't played the game yet.… Expand
  16. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    A fun Mario game that gives the feeling of exploring or galaxy with an amazing soundtrack.
  17. 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
  18. KoolKat69
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    Excellent. Great platforming. Truly epic. The music is amazing. It's cheapish. If you have a Wii or wii u, this is a must have
  19. BrainTaser
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    This game is a very fun ride all the way through, with a very cool and unique concept for a 3D platformer, that even considering Wii graphics (not 1080p, which to mean it had already an outdated hardware for its time), this game still manages to look beautiful.
    Music-wise, it's my favorite of the Mario series, with grand notes that are on par with the grander scale of the game, compared    This game is a very fun ride all the way through, with a very cool and unique concept for a 3D platformer, that even considering Wii graphics (not 1080p, which to mean it had already an outdated hardware for its time), this game still manages to look beautiful.
    Music-wise, it's my favorite of the Mario series, with grand notes that are on par with the grander scale of the game, compared to so far in the series, and very fitting thematically as well.
    The gameplay is very enjoyable, although the gravity can feel a bit floaty and sluggish, which might be by design, however I do prefer the springier-feeling Mario movement from other titles. Overall though it creates for disorienting platforming, but in the best way I can muster, as the camera is capable of keeping up with most bizarre scenarios that this game can dish out while still being manageable to surpass them.
    Overall, a must-play on the Wii, and even more-so on emulators, if you have a decent machine that can uprender it to look and sound even better than on the original hardware.    … Expand
  20. BM85
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy has polished, varied and exciting gameplay, wonderful level designs and beautiful visuals. In my honest opinion, it was the best 3D Platformer of all created before 2010. Yes, I think it's better than Super Mario 64, by a narrow margin, because it makes better use of the platforming gameplay created in Mario 64, the awesome new cool gameplay ideas it brings to the genreSuper Mario Galaxy has polished, varied and exciting gameplay, wonderful level designs and beautiful visuals. In my honest opinion, it was the best 3D Platformer of all created before 2010. Yes, I think it's better than Super Mario 64, by a narrow margin, because it makes better use of the platforming gameplay created in Mario 64, the awesome new cool gameplay ideas it brings to the genre and because it has some of the best level designs of any 3D Platformer.

    FINAL SCORE ( 9.5 out of 10 )
    Galaxy might not be a "Perfect" game, but it's a remarkable package of polished and varied gameplay, wonderful and innovative level designs and a phenomenal audio-visual presentation - a true Masterpiece.    … Expand
  21. Virus_Driggy
    Oct 31, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Galaxy. Well its girst of all my favorit game of all time. Grapics, for being the wii thay are beautifull and still hold up to this day. Gameplay, amazing i loved collecting every star except maybe 1 or 2. Controls, not the best but thay are decent. Camera, it can be weird at times but in general its decent but the camera and controls are why its not a 10/10
  22. Dillium
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    This game has a wonderful, charming art style that still looks beautiful over a decade later, the controls are still smooth and easy to use, it was one of the few Mario games to lean into having a story and did it spectacularly through the medium of a story book, the music was phenomenal and gave you the sense of going on a grand adventure. It is a game that managed to make me enjoy ice asThis game has a wonderful, charming art style that still looks beautiful over a decade later, the controls are still smooth and easy to use, it was one of the few Mario games to lean into having a story and did it spectacularly through the medium of a story book, the music was phenomenal and gave you the sense of going on a grand adventure. It is a game that managed to make me enjoy ice as swimming mechanics. The characters are delightful to talk to and have so much personality.… Expand
  23. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Incredible Mario game and really memorable. With the new concept, Nintendo creates a game mechanic that will blow your mind to play this game with many fun additions. Everything has been done really well in this game! But the only downside for me was probably the post-game, which felt quite repetitive and barely any new content. Still, I completed it and it was really fun!
  24. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    The single greatest 3D Mario game, this game is simply put amazing in terms of world and atmosphere
    I still would say in 2019 that Galaxy>Odyssey even if I love both games
    The only problem with this game is the traditional Mario storyline that I am beyond tired of, but in literally every other way this game is a 10
  25. PronerS
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    Took everything you had in Super Mario Sunshine and improved a lot! The gameplay is amazing, the graphics for the time, amazing too! And the fun! It's great to play it for fun, not just for kids, but for adults too!
  26. hominggunkin
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game has tilt controls on a level. Yet still the best Wii game. (side quests too)
  27. icerda02
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Mario Galaxy is a very good game. This game along with part 2 are innovative for its time .
  28. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The king of video games with another game that turns out to be a masterpiece. New mechanics using the functionality of the wii controller. Wonderful worlds that waste imagination. Essential.
  29. Kagune
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Incredible game, had a lot of fun with this one! The soundtrack was delightful and the gameplay was very unique, hope they release a new part soon.
  30. yangfanhong
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Cutting the levels into a series of little planets with unique gravity bestowed the game the very innovative feature. Mario never let us down.
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#1 Best Wii Game of 2007
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  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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