Super Mario Galaxy

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 4045 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 164 out of 4045
  3. Negative: 198 out of 4045
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  1. eyb0ss
    Sep 13, 2014
    8
    +Great, creative level design
    +Nice change to the Mario formula
    -Controls take a while to get use to
    -Camera certainly does not help you out during gravity sections
  2. TinyInfinity6
    Nov 16, 2017
    8
    The best three dimensional platformer in years, with stunning visuals and score, and classic Mario gmaeplay (Meaning fun as Hell.) If you own a Wii or Wii U, you owe it to yourself to pick this game up!
  3. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    We did not finish this game, but my wife and I had a remarkable time playing it. We did something so strange one night when we were inebriated, we decided to start this game and play it each holding one of the Wii controllers. We were newly married at the time and it was so fun to experience this game and its challenges with an unintended level of co-operative challenge. It was aWe did not finish this game, but my wife and I had a remarkable time playing it. We did something so strange one night when we were inebriated, we decided to start this game and play it each holding one of the Wii controllers. We were newly married at the time and it was so fun to experience this game and its challenges with an unintended level of co-operative challenge. It was a remarkably different experience in the way they designed the world and we thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. yoshistar456
    Mar 19, 2016
    8
    I've never been a fan of the galaxy games. I don't think this is the best Mario game ever, I don't like the starbit mechanic, and I don't think the orchestrated soundtrack. Sure, the soundtrack is great, but it doesn't feel like it's from Mario. It feels like it's from Star Wars, and that's something a Mario soundtrack should never feel like. However, I'll give it a pass since Mario's inI've never been a fan of the galaxy games. I don't think this is the best Mario game ever, I don't like the starbit mechanic, and I don't think the orchestrated soundtrack. Sure, the soundtrack is great, but it doesn't feel like it's from Mario. It feels like it's from Star Wars, and that's something a Mario soundtrack should never feel like. However, I'll give it a pass since Mario's in space, and it soundtrack makes you feel like that. Despite my criticism, I do think this game is good. It's just not my favorite.… Expand
  6. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    When I'm in the right mood, this is one of the best Mario games I've played. The music is probably my favorite part about it, but the game itself is still a blast, even years later. Some levels make me want to use regular controls at times, but overall, it's a fun game.
  7. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    This game is fun. It introduces gravity for some interesting new mechanics and sports a beautiful orchestral soundtrack and gorgeous graphics. This is definitely is a must own
  8. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Excellent platforming with fresh 3D gravity ideas.

    Flawless except for the repetitive "Marioooooooo" storyline and the meaningless Rosalina cutscenes.
    2 points deduction therefore from an otherwise mechanically great platformer.
  9. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 10, 2018
    8
    A fun, over the top Mario game. What else could you ask for? I guess Yoshi, but he comes in part 2!
  10. mr123
    May 21, 2018
    8
    I think this game is good but it tried to hard to introduce the new and leave the old But it is still great. The time I saw this and played it I was hooked and trying it again was just as fun. The game is your typical 3d mario but has anti-gravity. Which makes the levels *snickers Balls. And in mario 64 you had open levels but this time you got smaller ones which are even more fun thanI think this game is good but it tried to hard to introduce the new and leave the old But it is still great. The time I saw this and played it I was hooked and trying it again was just as fun. The game is your typical 3d mario but has anti-gravity. Which makes the levels *snickers Balls. And in mario 64 you had open levels but this time you got smaller ones which are even more fun than 64's. However the motion controls fall flat. For example the surf levels THEY REALLY SUCK even with wii motion plus it was bad. But it is a rare thing. But the *snicker Ball sections are even worse Because again motion controls. But that is more common but then you have the bubble sections which don't suck. And sometimes they got real lazy with the levels. Like the first level in the engine room is just honey hive galaxy in reverse. Woo real effort 101! But if you look past all of that this game is really solid and for that it gets. 8.5/10… Expand
  11. IrishPan
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    Я люблю платформеры, но не знаю почему точно но этот меня не зацепил, я не понимаю всеобщей любви именно к Гэлэкси, 82/100
  12. edxtan
    Oct 5, 2022
    8
    Super Mario Galaxy's wild mechanics and aesthetics give the challenges a unique flare, while the exceptional level design lets you enjoy them to their fullest.
  13. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    Feels like a sequel to Mario 64 with lots of cool level design & new additions.
  14. 100percenter
    May 6, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed this game. While there are quite a few bad levels in this game, the good ones are amazing. It’s creative and it has some fantastic music. The controls are ok. I hate the motion control and the underwater controls, but other than that the are ok. I really didn’t mind that in order to 100% the game, you have to replay it with Luigi. In reality this took a while to do, but itI really enjoyed this game. While there are quite a few bad levels in this game, the good ones are amazing. It’s creative and it has some fantastic music. The controls are ok. I hate the motion control and the underwater controls, but other than that the are ok. I really didn’t mind that in order to 100% the game, you have to replay it with Luigi. In reality this took a while to do, but it didn’t feel that long cause the game really is THAT good. Collecting 121 stars with both characters was really satisfying. Highly recommend this game.… Expand
  15. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    8
    Gripping and fun. A very nice refresh of the main Mario franchise which inevitably starts to feel like it is stagnating. But exceeding expectation Nintendo really managed to outdo themselves with this, and that is not an easy thing to do
  16. Takanome
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    It was an good game and the Galaxy System was made well, but the control was a littlebit strange.
  17. martinho_99
    May 19, 2021
    8
    Loved it as a kid still love it as an adult. It's like how much creativity can you put in a game? Almost no limit when it comes to Mario games. Only bad thing is the Boss fight machanics are very similar in each fight, the Boss Fights can't keep up with the creativity of the rest of the game.
  18. Hravec
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    the game is good but i just can't stand the motion controls, they feel so unresponsive and unprecise. I played it in the 3D all-stars collection and the controls are night and day, but still the game feels way too loose, and it is a giant let down after sunshine. But the story is better, it looks a lot better, having 7 saves is amazing and it definitetly is a great Mario game, i justthe game is good but i just can't stand the motion controls, they feel so unresponsive and unprecise. I played it in the 3D all-stars collection and the controls are night and day, but still the game feels way too loose, and it is a giant let down after sunshine. But the story is better, it looks a lot better, having 7 saves is amazing and it definitetly is a great Mario game, i just wouldn't put it in the top 3.… Expand
  19. MrTheMan
    Feb 20, 2021
    8
    Everything is great, and it is good to see older power ups in this game, but I prefer 64 and sunshine because of the level stucture.
  20. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 10, 2022
    8
    beautiful music and art design
    cool enemies, unique areas to explore (very varied)
    gameplay is decent but the controls aren’t great
    a game that you don’t put a huge chunk of time into at once, but split it up into smaller amounts over time
  21. killer27
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    Just like the first few Super Mario Galaxy games, the gameplay centers around going to seperate galaxies with missions in each galaxy, some mostly based on planets, some basic 3D missions and some basic 2D levels. With Launch Stars transporting the player from one planet to another in the planet based levels. However there's a new gameplay mechanic, the Reality Shift.

    Reality Shifting    Just like the first few Super Mario Galaxy games, the gameplay centers around going to seperate galaxies with missions in each galaxy, some mostly based on planets, some basic 3D missions and some basic 2D levels. With Launch Stars transporting the player from one planet to another in the planet based levels. However there's a new gameplay mechanic, the Reality Shift.

    Reality Shifting shifts alternate universes with each other, causing Mario to have different abilities for new innovative level design and puzzles. Reality Shifting shifts Mario into 5 different realities, where you have all of them by the sixth galaxy.    … Expand
  22. Patedus
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    This game packs some of the best atmosphere and aesthetics in all of Mario, its orchestrated and non-orchestrated soundtrack brings a whole new experience to the game that the Super Mario series hasn't really seen before, the game truly feels like a journey packed with a lot of beautiful moments that are impossible to not appreciate. Not only does Galaxy carry some great vibes but itsThis game packs some of the best atmosphere and aesthetics in all of Mario, its orchestrated and non-orchestrated soundtrack brings a whole new experience to the game that the Super Mario series hasn't really seen before, the game truly feels like a journey packed with a lot of beautiful moments that are impossible to not appreciate. Not only does Galaxy carry some great vibes but its level design and constant experimenting with new mechanics is what makes the game so hard to put down and while some levels are too short and some mechanics aren't as interesting as others it is still a worthy 3D Mario title for anyone to play.… Expand
  23. JoelFalco
    Jun 21, 2021
    8
    I get why people love Mario Galaxy, and to be honest it really is a lot of fun. That is, until it isn't. Many levels are just boring or have aged awfully. I had always wanted to play Mario Galaxy and after completing the game, I must say, I am really disappointed. Whilst being a decent game, playing it after odyssey or even 3d World feels off.
  24. nenzzz
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Probably the best mario game i played when it came out, very enjoyable and lively world.
    would recommend to anyone
  25. RVamp101
    May 14, 2023
    8
    It's Mario Galaxy. Do i need to say more? This game is fantastic, even with motion controls.
  26. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Mario Galaxy es precioso, muy divertido, y no hace nada mal. Sin embargo no siento que sea la mejor obra de plataformas que exista en los videojuegos como la mayoría dice. El juego es buenísimo, pero simplemente no llega, en mi opinión, a niveles de perfección. La jugabilidad es muy buena, pero realmente es simple. Los niveles están muy bien diseñados y nunca se sienten repetitivos, peroMario Galaxy es precioso, muy divertido, y no hace nada mal. Sin embargo no siento que sea la mejor obra de plataformas que exista en los videojuegos como la mayoría dice. El juego es buenísimo, pero simplemente no llega, en mi opinión, a niveles de perfección. La jugabilidad es muy buena, pero realmente es simple. Los niveles están muy bien diseñados y nunca se sienten repetitivos, pero quedan algo lineales y cortos. Lo que sí es superlativo es su banda sonora, magistral.
    Nota Final: 8.4    … Expand
  27. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    A great 3D platformer. Although the levels are linear, most of them are interesting and fun. The music is an absolute delight. The graphics are extremely impressive for the Wii.
  28. Crimson9
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Fantastic game with tons of great ideas, great levels, and great atmosphere. Probably the best Mario game.
  29. Radlerdani
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Ein sehr gutes Mario, jedoch etwas untypische Steuerung für ein klassisches Jump n Run. Definitiv ein Must Have Mario.
  30. RANDOMJUKE
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game that sadly offers little challenging side/post-game content. The trial galaxies are fun but are over quickly and the purple coins are painstakingly annoying to get. The atmosphere and soundtrack are incredible but there are many instances of stars that just do not feel gratifying to collect because of how easy they are. I understand the team needed to do this to appeal to the casual audience of the Wii but for me the difficulty of the sequel was much better done.… 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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