Reviewed by: Rig85 on 28-Nov-07 Rating:

Strengths:Wonderful platformingColorful graphicsMusic

Weaknesses:It ends.

Summary:You played Super Mario 64. Meet the game that (arguably) takes the crown as best 3D platforming game of all time.

If you have a Wii, don\'t hesitate to purchase this game. The planet hopping is new and exciting, and just when you think the game *might* get repetitive, they throw new features at you.

It really is one of the greatest games of this time.

Reviewed by: DSplayerYoshi on 12-Jun-08 Rating:

Strengths:able to walk around and collect stars easy, good graphics, lots of fun

Weaknesses:Hard to get to multiplayer

Summary:this game is VERY fun! I enjoyed playing it and didn\'t get bored at all! Your able to attack evil creatures, collect stars, meet Toad and his friends, and more! This game has a lot to explore! Good to buy I recommend this game to you!!

Reviewed by: turtlebud on 28-Feb-08 Rating:

Strengths:* addictive & well designed* though not entirely multiplayer, can play with 2 people* replay value

Weaknesses:parts levels obscure mario, making it hard to see where he\'s going

Summary:I wasn\'t a huge super mario fan, but this game got such rave reviews I had to give it a shot. And it doesn\'t disapoint. The biggest strength is the replay value. There are so many levels to this game that you can play for weeks/months. The levels are short enough that you don\'t get too bogged down and do feel a sense of accomplishment. It\'s nice that there is a second player control that can \"help\" mario - makes it so you don\'t have to just play it alone. The levels are well designed. They start off relatively easy and teach you how to use the wiimote & nunchuck together, then get progressively harder as you get used to the controls. So much variety in the numerous levels that it doesn\'t get boring or repetitive. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by: kcliou on 27-Nov-07 Rating:

Strengths:Great graphics and music, fun to play

Weaknesses:nothing

Summary:I am a long time Mario fan and this game did not let me down. I had high expectations for Super Mario Galaxy, and it\'s even better than I hoped. It is really addicting. I played it everyday since I purchased ten days ago. It is a perfect game. I absolutly love it!

Reviewed by: iseestars on 05-Dec-07 Rating:

Strengths:True successor to Mario64Easy to play, but plenty of goodies for more intense gamersFamily friendly

Weaknesses:Camera Angle/Management improved, but still leaves room for improvement

Summary:Mario Galaxy is the best Mario game to come out since Mario64. It has a lot of similarities, but there are many improvements and innovations. It definitely takes advantage of the Wii remote on many levels and the variety of ways it\'s used is a refreshing break. The game is easy to get into, but there are many bonus levels you can activate that are more challenging.

Camera angles and management are greatly improved over Mario64, but it still leaves room for improvement and keeps me wondering why they still haven\'t implemented decent manual adjustments on the camera angle. I found myself running around planets to get the camera angle I wanted, which could be a little frustrating at times.

Level management is extremely honed and organized, which is always a good thing. Beating a level can open up another solar system in a different galaxy. I thought it was interesting how they made the galaxies somewhat interrelated.

Overall, I would say this is an excellent game and a must have for anyone with a Wii. It\'s also a good reason to get a Wii if you don\'t already have one (and can actually find one).

Reviewed by: tenjack on 28-Nov-07 Rating:

Strengths:Controls are a blast, spectacular graphics, lots of gameplay

Weaknesses:Not high def, a little gimmicky... I\'m reaching for something negative to say!

Summary:After 10 grueling years, we finally have a true sequel for Mario 64. To say that this game is a blast to play is an understatement. The Wii controls work very nicely, and its a lot of fun to control Mario through his quest to find the stars. This is the reason you bought your Nintendo Wii.

Reviewed by: Schwowsers on 11-Mar-08 Rating:

Strengths:Music, visuals

Weaknesses:Too easy

Summary:I enjoyed previous Mario games but this one didn\'t really do it for me. The presentation is fantastic with a wonderful soundtrack and beautitul visuals, and the game is polished like no other, but the gameplay leaves a bit to be desired. The platforming in this game is nearly all super simple and super easy. It really lacks a challenge. Super Mario Sunshine for Gamecube, while a very flawed game, at least had the special levels where they took away your water pack. Those levels were pure, concentrated platforming, and they were pretty tough. Galaxy only has a few moments like those and the rest is too simple for my tastes. I\'m apparently in the vast minority with my opinion on this game though, so if you\'ve liked previous Mario platformers, you\'ll probably love this one.

Reviewed by: chadog900 on 07-Dec-07 Rating:

Strengths:Awesome control and gameplay

Weaknesses:None at all!

Summary:Having been a huge fan of the Mario series since a child, I have to say this game is as entertaining for adults as it is for children. Maintains the legacy of the Mario franchise. Although this game should have been released when the console came out as is tradition with Nintendo, it was well worth the 1 year wait. Great fun, go pick up a copy!

Reviewed by: tpino84 on 28-Nov-07 Rating:

Strengths:THE ENTIRE GAME?!

Weaknesses:Not much at all, actually. The only thing \"annoying\" is getting used to the gravity & planets..but...that\'s also fun :)

Summary:The music and costumes and AIRSHIPS from Super Mario Bros 3 (Oh, and some enemies!) + the awesomeness that is Mario 64 is what this game is all about!

Not only do the controls work AMAZING, the story is well done. Yes, Bowser steals Peach. But everything around it is pretty cool!

It\'s a pretty long game, and there\'s even a reason on why you\'ll want to collect 120 stars AGAIN! (Yes! There\'s a REASON to collect 120 stars, and go back and do it ALL again!) Play this game to find out why!

Reviewed by: Juggernaut1979 on 28-Nov-07 Rating:

Strengths:Inventive gameplay, great graphics/soundtrack, a killer ap for your Wii.

Weaknesses:\"Planets\" take some getting used to. Um, thats it.

Summary:We\'ve been waiting for years for a worthy sequel to Mario 64 (Sunshine was terrible), and we\'ve finally got it. Mario Galaxy sets the bar very high for 3d platformer, as the gameplay is excellent, as well as the graphics. This is one you\'ll want to replay again and again.