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Super Mario Galaxy 2
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The first Mario sequel in over 15 years to appear on the same console as its predecessor, Mario is back in the galactic platforming game, joined by Yoshi as he explores additional planets with new mechanics, power-ups, and boss battles.
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"Super Mario Galaxy 2 sees both Nintendo and Mario himself in top form, delivering an adventure that's as consistently exciting and inventive as ever."
5 ★ (74)
4 ★ (28)
3 ★ (3)
2 ★ (1)
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Quick one

Let me be clear. I respect Mario, but come on Nintendo, get real. Not everyone will agree on this game. if you ask me, I reckon the developers have been out of reality for too long. Don't get me wrong… Read more

Mini Review: Mario's return to galactic scale

Super Mario Galaxy refined the SM64 formula to make a great game. Thus the sequel can't quite live up to that but it is still a worthy follow up. I'm not sure if I even need to mention the story but B… Read more

A must own!

This game builds on all the great gameplay mechanics that made Super Mario Galaxy such a joy. The Yoshi mechanics really add some fun and depth to this series. There are multiple exits to levels which… Read more

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is better than its predecessor.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is better than its predecessor. Feel free to keep reading, but if you have not been fully informed by that statement you are in one of two camps. You either did not play the origi… Read more

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review

By - Richard J. Back in 2007, the geniuses at Nintendo released Super Mario Galaxy to the world. The game received high critical acclaim and praise. Many dubbed Super Mario Galaxy as the best Mario ga… Read more

Best Game Ever?

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to the Wii’s 2007 Game of the year Super Mario Galaxy and the third pure platforming Mario game on the system. Developed and published by Nintendo and using a modifi… Read more

Mario - still going strong.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 follows one of the strongest games available on the Wii - and probably one of the most well made games of all time. The first Super Mario Galaxy took everything you know and love… Read more

Mario Still The King of Fun

I had very high expectation going into Mario Galaxy 2 ,the first game was on my top ten favorite games of all time and it was my favorite Mario game ,well good news for everyone that Mario Galaxy 2 do… Read more

A must buy!

I think by now most of us know how to play a 3D Mario game and I feel like this one is one of the best ones yet. Given I have played Mario Galaxy 1 and I had a great time and it was amazing, but Galax… Read more

The Closest Thing to a "perfect game'

I have been a huge fan of Mario since i was at least 4 years old, but honestly i was a bit worried when I heard about Mario Galaxy 2. I felt that this was very odd that Nintendo would release another… Read more

An interesting combination of old and new.

At first glance, Super Mario Galaxy 2, the latest Mario game, seems to resemble the original Galaxy a lot. In fact, not much has changed between the two games; you will still jump from planet to plane… Read more

Nintendo's fat Italian wows us once again.

Ever since the days of the NES, Nintendo’s fat Italian plumber has ruled the platforming genre. Not one iconic figure has ever taken a genre into a stranglehold as much as Mario has done. But for good… Read more

Wii Review – Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy was one of the most critically acclaimed titles to grace the Wii console, it was accepted by the fans having sold over eight million copies worldwide, and has won many awards and ac… Read more

Mario is Back and better than ever before

Nintendo's mascot is back and better than ever! In Super Mario Galaxy 2 we take control of our old and faithful companion Mario, and in some cases Yoshi too. In this game Bowser is back and Bigger tha… Read more

An even grander Galaxy.

TissueShoe's review of Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii. Super Mario Galaxy was an astounding achievement in video game design back in 2007, and to this day it remains an excellent and thoroughly enjo… Read more

Yo, I hear Mario Galaxy 2 is an alright game...

Nintendo’s darling franchise is back, and this time in intergalactic fashion—again. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is essentially a leaner and meaner iteration of its predecessor. Nintendo took every part of th… Read more

A Nintendo Masterpiece

As gamers Mario is in our DNA. His controls will forever be planted in our memory, and for many of us he was our introduction to video games. For over 25 years now he has been jumping on goombas and k… Read more

Pure Pefection as Mario Does It Again...

I was literally blown away by the first Super Mario Galaxy when it came out in November 2007. It was a Mario game unlike anything else going beyond what Mario 64 and Sunshine brought to the table with… Read more

Good

This game is very well thought out by the developers. This is a sequal to Super Mario Galaxy with returing sprites. This game lets you control the new but old character Yoshi. There are may puzzles in… Read more

Flawless.

I'm going to try to keep this brief. I have played and beaten every single Super Mario Bros. game multiple times. As I understand it, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and Super Mario 64 are lar… Read more

It's Out of This World

The first Super Mario Galaxy recaptured the old magic that started it all while reinventing the 3D platformer with fun new gravity physics and power suits. The sequel picks up right where the first en… Read more

great

my hubby and i love this game. we played all night. Even bought a copy for my parents and 11 year old niece. Oh yoshi i missed you so. It is pretty much Mario galaxy, but no odd and crazy story line.… Read more

4D platforming

To call it the greatest 3D platformer of all time is a misnomer, Super Mario Galaxy is the best example of 3D platforming available but it is so much more. It transcends the third dimension; it goes b… Read more

30 stars in and kickin'nass!

I was only gonna throw up an impressions of this. But at 30+ stars in, I think I’ve spent enough time on it to decide if it’s worth owning and therefore giving it a score. Heck, I’ve never finished Ga… Read more

Blast off into a Galaxy sized Adventure

With the name Super Mario Galaxy in the title Super Mario Galaxy 2 had a lot to live up too. As you can tell from my five star rating it not only lives up to its predecessor but overcomes it. It has t… Read more

Mario back in the sky with diamonds

Previously, I had suggested that the secret to Super Mario Galaxy’s success was attributed to Nintendo programmers undergoing some extra-curricular activities. After all, who but the users of the most… Read more

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review- The Warpzone

By Eric Smith Nintendo has been giving the Wii a lot of 3-D platformer Mario love. It started in 2007 with Super Mario Galaxy and it ends with the sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, in 2010. The original S… Read more

Nothing Bad to Say

Good Points: Fantastic level design Great music Streamlined overworld Lots of variety in the gameplay Player 2 can now help player 1, instead of just griefing Beautiful, colorful, bright, cheerful, et… Read more

More like... Super Awesome Game... Two

With sequels, it’s easy to get a feel of what to expect – more of what its predecessor offered, while improving on aspects that didn’t pan out the way as the developers intended. This is usually, if n… Read more

WARNING: Do not play this game if you hate having a good time

I don't know about the rest of you, but I am sick and tired of game journalism consistently missing a very key demographic in their reviews. It's as if they're purposefully ignoring us and what we wan… Read more

A Fantastic Ride From Start to Finish

Get Ready For Take Off! Summary: Familiar Faces Make A Return Super Mario Galaxy 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel -- it perfects it. This game is truly awe-inspiring and is the most fun I've had with a vi… Read more

A Perfect Galaxy Fit For A Plumber

The sequel to Super Mario Galaxy is awesome in my favor and with all new missions, returning items from the first game, and the inclusion of Yoshi is perfect. The music that the game has to offer is a… Read more

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