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Super Mario Galaxy 2 super review

Far more than an update, Mario's latest again puts all other Wii titles to shame

Words: on May 21, 2010
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57 comments

  • EricGirasole - November 20, 2010 9:41 a.m.

    This is personally MY favourite game ever. The graphics ARE next Gen and they ARE Beautiful . The game has nothing to complain about except some minor Camera and View issues. Having Yoshi in the game made it feel special becuase Yoshi hasnt stood out for a long while now. The later level's are much harder and frustrating , you guys are completely right there ( Pyramid-Esque level boss battle Dare Devil run Dont even bother) But it's not that hard either and this time round the Prankster comets have a MUCH MUCH more role to play like beating the level with the giant enemies on a timer run was Great fun . But ... Bowser really hasnt changed ... the Bowser Jr Boss battles were inventive enough ..but Bowser is the same old bowser.... I felt one good moment with the Final Battle and that was when I fired the Last comet into him Straight in the face . But this game is perfect.... the flying level's cpuld have been better but heck.. better than Screaming at a Fish isnt'it? All in All I think I can say... the game was The best the Wii has to got I Enjoyed it very much but .. Story was a bit short but I'd rather Jump on Goomba's heads without having to worry "Oh I gotta beat this level and kill Bowser) It's more relaxing the second time round and believe me I doubt anyone has found all the secrets.

  • Octoboy - July 26, 2010 5:11 p.m.

    So, ... SMG 2 gets a 10, but Red Dead only gets a 9? There's something seriously wrong about that.

  • fartinapot - July 23, 2010 8:05 p.m.

    This game is great because even when the challenge seems impossible to beat, you always find a way to win it. in fact, right now i have 105 stars, and the game isn't getting any easier. I have beaten SOOOO many levels that were difficult and fustrating. In a way, this game is mostly fustrating instead of fun, but boy, is it addicting! :P

  • redalert3 - July 19, 2010 6:54 p.m.

    it looks great, but the bad news is that i can only get this on my birthday, which is right after summer ends. this still looks great, and i can't wait to get it. the level designs look better and it looks more challenging that SMG1, and those star bunnies idea in SMG 1 got annoying. Hope no more bunnies in this one. this loks like something to get my wii ready for, now i've just gotta find batteries and other stuff for this game... See you soon SMG2... (P.S, they better make a SMG 3)

  • GreenEyedGamer - June 24, 2010 11:50 p.m.

    I finished the game 100% in 33h 'cause I just couldn't stop playing it! I still play the game 'cause it is AWESOME!!!

  • fartinapot - June 17, 2010 5:21 p.m.

    I just got this game a few days ago. It is super fun. One or two levels so far were fustrating, but they are still possible to beat. I just finished world two.

  • Kikyabut2 - June 15, 2010 11:59 p.m.

    Lol. I read the review after I bought the game. I still have to give you guys credit for accuracy. I love reading u guyses reviews.

  • guiarherodrummer1998 - June 9, 2010 8:51 p.m.

    WAHOO!!! Best game ever and its finally here. Thank you Nintendo!

  • TheElephantManchurianCandidate - May 25, 2010 12:40 p.m.

    Nicely written review! A few more weeks for us here in the UK can't wait

  • Elementskater - May 25, 2010 5:34 a.m.

    Wow McSpermie you are pretty lame. If RDD is so good, than why aren't you just playing that "all summer" rather than looking on a Wii game's review, if you never plan on picking it up anyways because its a Wii game. If you dont like it, stay out of the article. I mean yeah, every Mario game is basically the same, but yet they sell MILLIONS of copies because they are still fun. And i'm sure RDD will sell millions of copies too, it's not like that people buying this game will mean Rockstar will just die out. How about diversify your outlook on video games, because nobody wants to hear your opinion about if "Wii Sucks" or whatever.

  • GRHenry - May 24, 2010 9:52 p.m.

    @bhup666 You have to reeeeeeeally suck for the Rosalina guide to show up. Though several stars took more than a few tries for me, I only failed at one enough time (about 12) for her to show. She will get you to a star, but it will be a bronze one, reminding you that you took the easy way out. Also I don't believe she helps on prankster comet stars. I did one purple coin collection I swear 20 times and she never showed, so I bet she shows on normal ones, not challenge ones. And no, she doesn't get the comet coin for you.

  • fartinapot - May 24, 2010 9:05 p.m.

    This game looks awesome! I want to get it so bad!

  • CAPST3R - May 24, 2010 8:48 p.m.

    Not got a Wii, not buying one. It's missing HD graphics, and has motion control. If I wanted to get up off my keester to game, I wouldn't be gaming. Even the Sixaxis is too much. It's as ridiculous as 3D tech; What's the point? I don't want the picture to be out of the screen, I want to be in the picture, which I think they'll find works better. They'd better come up with VR tech, because until then, I ain't moving.

  • Bhup666 - May 24, 2010 6:48 p.m.

    Question to anyone: Just wondering about the Rosalina guide help-thingy.. when it takes over and you get a bronze star and it counts as if you completed the level.. does it mean you can do that to all the galaxys and actually play through all the game without getting one single gold star? My question is actually if Rosalina only guides you to the star or to the Comet medals as well? Does she show you how to get that? And does she do the comet medal galaxys also? Is it possible to get 240 bronze stars? Thanks for your answers, I live in Norway so were not tgetting this game until 11th June!

  • reaperman22 - May 24, 2010 11:47 a.m.

    wait, wait, slow down a second. Bowser kidnaps the princess!!! :O i never would of expected that to happen, that there is some groundbreaking story telling

  • BIOSback - May 24, 2010 12:08 a.m.

    Ahh I'm glad I stil have my Wii.

  • Cyberninja - May 23, 2010 5:36 p.m.

    just played the first one today to get ready for this when i get it soon

  • super0sonic - May 23, 2010 6:56 a.m.

    NEED NOW PLZ

  • Bhup666 - May 22, 2010 10:24 p.m.

    For the haters who continue to hate, I’ve got some news for you: Examiner.com gave SMG2 10/10 Escapist.com gave SMG2 10/10 Digitalchumps.com gave SMG2 10/10 G4tv.com gave SMG2 10/10 Edge Magazine gave SMG2 10/10 IGN.com gave SMG2 10/10 1UP.com gave SMG2 10/10 GamesRadar.com gave SMG2 10/10 Kombo.com gave SMG2 10/10 Giant Bomb.com gave SMG2 10/10 GT.com gave the gameplay 10/10 Notice a trend? Aren’t you haters getting tired from delluting yourself and crying out fanboyism to all the sites, rather than think for yourselves; “wow, maybe I am wrong and maybe this game is superb..” The story doesn’t matter because this isn’t a RPG and it’s of no consequence for the gameplay! How hard can this be to understand?? This game is all about a fat plumber saving a princess that got kidnapped by Bowser. How much more story than that do you need in a platformer??

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Astonishing
YOU'LL LOVE
  • More of Mario's particular brand of magic
  • Tons of neat new tricks, power-ups and techniques
  • Some great references to previous Mario games
YOU'LL HATE
  • Dealing with the general imperfections of a 3D camera
  • Some really frustrating levels late in the game
  • Can't Bowser do something new?
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More Info

Release date: US
May 23 2010 (Wii)
UK
Jun 11 2010 (Wii)
Available Platforms: Wii
Genre: Action
Published by: Nintendo
Developed by: Nintendo
Franchise: Mario
ESRB Rating:
Everyone: Mild Cartoon Violence
PEGI Rating:
3+
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