And that's no surprise for Nintendo and a game with its eternally popular mascot, is it?Ī simple flick of the controller will cause Mario to perform a spin that can take out enemies or launch him from the appropriately named 'launch stars', which send him soaring through sky and space with spectacular flair. The use of the Wii remote in gameplay feels very intuitive, like a natural extension of Mario’s abilities. If you’ve played the previous two 3D Mario titles, you’ll grasp the controls quickly, if not instantaneously. The trek leads him into one of Bowser’s mechanical bases, where puzzle solving and typical run-and-jump Mario combat are blended together masterfully as he breaks a power star out of a giant force field. It’s here that players are slowly eased into the gravity-bending gameplay that characterizes the title. The only way he can learn what happened to him is by chasing after and catching a trio of chubby starlike creatures called Lumas that take the form of space rabbits. Mario regains consciousness, only to find himself on a small grassy planetoid somewhere in space. Thankfully, Mario has managed to make it on board the shanghaied castle, but his attempts at rescuing Peach are abruptly halted by a Magikoopa blast to the face that sends him hurtling into the unknown starry expanse. The Koopa King confidently declares that he’s taking his aspirations to intergalactic levels this time, and showcases his intentions by tearing Peach’s castle out of the ground with laser beams and rocketing off with it into the vast depths of outer space. Yup, it’s good ol’ Bowser again, crashing the Mushroom Kingdom’s Star Festival with a fleet of airships - and one unexpected addition: a friggin’ spaceship! The game also wastes no time bringing in the conflict. The game opens with Mario happily bounding down a starlit path as colorful candylike projectiles rain down around him, making his way to a familiar sight: Peach’s castle from Super Mario 64, looking more glorious than ever, lit up against the backdrop of the starry night. Super Mario Galaxy wastes no time showcasing to players just how magical it is. It's everyone's favourite Nintendo star, Mario! 15 years ago on this very day, the true sequel to Super Mario 64 had finally arrived, reaching (and in many areas surpassing), the lofty heights of its predecessors. Even before release, gamers the world over were enchanted at how astronomically epic the next big step in 3D Mario games looked - and upon release, it lived up to the hype. For the first time ever, the entire universe was Mario’s playground, and it was clear that Nintendo was pulling out all the stops with its most ambitious Mario title to date. This new Mario adventure was far more than a trek through a magical castle or tropical paradise. He’s very useful in the game from collecting items to helping to stifle enemies, so the teamwork element makes the game less difficult and it’s always fun playing with another player.Watch on YouTube See the Mario trailer as it deserves to be seen: with Charles Martinet's proper voice included. Another great thing about Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the ability of the 2nd player playing the star character. I really enjoyed the physics of Bee Mario and the way he flies – that’s the game designer in me. I’ll leave you to find out what their special abilities are. Of course, what would any Mario game be without new Mario costumes! There’s Cloud Mario, Rock Mario, Bee Mario, Rainbow Mario, Boo Mario and Spring Mario. It’s really exciting to see an old favorite like Bowser and new bosses fill up the entire screen as they try to pummel Mario across the stars. What really stuck out to me while playing the game are the larger than life bosses – which is becoming a theme for recently released game ( God of War III, Lost Planet 2, etc.).
I know, it’s not HD, but in the end is it better to have HD graphics or just be fun with great gameplay? I’ll let you be the judge. Starting from the very beginning of the game, you can really see the power of the way and its abilities in a 3-D environment. I was a little hesitant to reserve a copy - I’m the first to admit that I’ve gotten spoiled by pre-order bonuses, and this game didn't come with any – but from the minute I opened up the package and inserted the game into my Wii I started to get excited.
So by now you’ve read all the reviews from the big gaming magazines and websites, but trust me, they can be bought and I NEVER go by reviews alone – but Super Mario Galaxy 2 won’t disappoint you.
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