10 out of 10

Super Mario Galaxy 2

 

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  • User Score (885)
    9.4 9.4 from 885 reviewers
  • Expert Score (182)
    9.3 9.3 from 182 reviewers
  • Value for money (18)
    9.2 9.2 from 18 reviewers
  • Features (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Ease of use (12)
    8.8 8.8 from 12 reviewers
  • Gameplay (37)
    10 10 from 37 reviewers
  • Graphics (101)
    9.9 9.9 from 101 reviewers
  • Sound (41)
    9.8 9.8 from 41 reviewers
  • Storyline (4)
    6.3 6.3 from 4 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (13)
    7.4 7.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Control (9)
    9.9 9.9 from 9 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (10)
    10 10 from 10 reviewers
  • Overall quality (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Construction (43)
    10 10 from 43 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (3)
    6.8 6.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (5)
    10 10 from 5 reviewers
  • Funfactor (45)
    10 10 from 45 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GamingTrend

    9.8/10
    10 December 2011

    I'm going to give you a little backstory about my relationship with Mario. The very first game I ever played was Super Mario Bros. back in 1986. Read more

    • Great graphics, Excellent music, Not a wasted moment, Tight level design, Solid controls, Best game available for the Wii
    • Great graphics, Excellent music, Not a wasted moment, Tight level design, Solid controls, Best game available for the Wii

  2. AusGamers

    9.2/10
    7 January 2010

    At 17 hours, game finished and only 12 more stars left to absolute completion, I can say it's at least decent in length. And yes, there're plenty of new puzzles, new levels, and more variation in enemies, music and gameplay, but not enough to raise the bar. It's still the king of 3D platformers, it's just more of what we know and love. Read more

    • New power-ups, Yoshi and Luigi, More variation in level design, enemies and gameplay, Still the best 3D platformer around
    • No 'real' gaming hub, Similar to first game, Disappointing ending, Progression of difficulty poorly executed

  3. Australian Gamer

    Australian Gamer
    21 June 2010

    Easily one of the 'must have' games of the last 5 years. Get it, play it, and thank me later for advising you to do it. You won't regret the financial outlay on this one. Pros Wonderful level design. Unique approach to platforming that redefines the genre. Truly one of the most innovative games released in years. Cons Music will drive you mental. Non-existant story. Camera a bit strange at times. Read more

    • Wonderful level design. Unique approach to platforming that redefines the genre. Truly one of the most innovative games released in years.
    • Music will drive you mental. Non-existant story. Camera a bit strange at times.

  4. GameSpot

    10/10
    21 May 2010

    If the huge variety of goals doesn't sound like a big enough change, there are also power-ups that further mix things up. One of the few weak spots in the original Galaxy was a lack of interesting power-ups to play around with, but that has been rectified here. The most notable addition is Yoshi, the lovable dinosaur with the prehensile tongue. Once on this green fellow's back, you can point at enemies or objects with the remote and swallow them whole. Read more

    • Levels have tons of different objectives, all of them fun, New power-ups spice up the action, Later levels offer a sizable challenge, Stunning visuals that are a marve...

  5. Empire

    10/10
    21 June 2010

    While there’s nothing quite like lining up the perfect headshot in Modern Warfare 2 or single-handedly slaughtering a rival gang in Grand Theft Auto, sometimes it’s the simple things in gaming life that are the most satisfying. And in shirking shocks and ultraviolence for unparalled charm, creativity and variety, Nintendo has delivered one of Mario’s greatest adventures to date, and a killer title no Wii owner should be without. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. BigPond GameArena

    Reviewer: ArdoRulz, BigPond GameArena
    29 May 2010

    Overall it's a pretty good game to play alone but if you have a friend I don't reccomend it. I always refused to play as Player 2 because all you get to do is shake and press the "a" button. Read more

    • It has got a great storyline, Easy to learn, Great sounds and graphics, Great 1 Player game, It is very simple at the start
    • 2 Player Co-op is useless player 2 does nothing.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

In the game, Mario rides his trusty dinosaur companion, Yoshi, to new stars and the fantastic worlds found there. This 3D platforming adventure provides longtime video game fans with a fresh round of out-of-this-world challenges in the style introduced in the critically acclaimed original.

  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Genre: Platformer

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