Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Wii)

Reviewed by Alex holloway from Auckland, NZ on February 19th, 2008

Best game I have played in a VERY long time. Most people however will never finish it because you have to be pro to get 120 stars. The purple comet levels are hard and are only unlocked after getting 60 stars. (which is easy)

One tip: Never miss a comet early in the game, it will make end game so much better.

Just buy it, It is THE game of 2007.

Reviewed by Ethan from wellington, NZ on February 15th, 2008

Its not that great because its really easy to complete and it is short for a mario game.

Reviewed by Shaun from NZ on January 28th, 2008

Aswome game, is in my books the successor to Mario 64. Now playing through for my 5th time. Enjoyed throughly since purchase.
A must get for any Wii owner.

Reviewed by Tyrel from Auckland, NZ on January 23rd, 2008

The reviewer below is horribly mistaken. This is the greatest platformer to come out since Mario 64. This game is fantastic. Get a Wii just to play this game. There is no game out right now that comes close as far as platformers or any games go.

Reviewed by Peter from Ferntree Gully, Australia on January 22nd, 2008

This is my first time playing a Mario game, and it one of the best I have ever played. It is the most fun game. The only hiccup is the swimming portions. If Nintendo gets that right, then it would be perfect. The level design is amazing, and so much variety, that players do not do the same thing over and over again. If you have a Wii, buy it - which I'm sure all did. If you are buying a Wii, get this game.

Reviewed by Jeremy from Masterton, NZ on January 4th, 2008

This Is Just Another Above Average Platformer.

The Xbox And Ps3 Have Much Better Games Such As Uncharted, Ratchet, And Halo

This Game Is Short. Very Few Extras And Has Frustrating Controls And Camera Angles.

If Your Going TO Pick Up A Wii Just For This Game, Dont Bother. Get A 360 Or Ps3

Reviewed by Steven from Auckland, NZ on January 2nd, 2008

So far..
GameSpot - Mario Galaxy is Game of the year
IGN - Mario Galaxy is Game of the year
Gametrailers - Mario Galaxy is Game of the year
Edge Magazine - Mario Galaxy is Game of the year

Gamerankings - 97.3% (2nd of all time)
GameMetaCritic - 97%

More Sites about to announce their game of the year.
Xbots and Ps Drones stop being fanboys for a second and appreciate a true master piece.

Reviewed by Ross from Auckland, NZ on December 31st, 2007

SUPER MARIO GALAXY HAS WON GAMESPOT'S GAME OF THE YEAR 2007.
That is how great this game really is guys!

Reviewed by Paul from Auckland, NZ on December 19th, 2007

Absolutely amazing. One of the best experiences I've had with a video game. Nintendo has truly come up with a remarkable game that surpasses Super Mario 64 and Sunshine in nearly everyway. With unique level designs and an amazing atomosphere to boot, Galaxy stands as a remarkable gaming achievement on par with Ocarina of Time. Graphically, it stands as the best on the Wii and goes to show that artistic style can sometimes best graphical power. Definately worth buying. A must have for every wii owner, or anyone for that matter.

Reviewed by Dylan from Auckland, NZ on December 12th, 2007

The wii is an innovative console and it can be fun, ill give it that, but it gets very repetitive and gimmicky very fast. Playing the old mario games, again, in space with motion controls is not very original. The wii may have had large sales, but microsoft owns the majority of the gaming market, and nintendo is still the company at the back making family games, not games of the year. And im pretty sure microsoft have released more top rated games than ninendo in the past few years.

Reviewed by Steven from Auckland, NZ on December 5th, 2007

Game of the year. Breath taking experience.

Reviewed by Aaron from Auckland, NZ on December 4th, 2007

Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii is hands down the best game on the system if not the best game released this year. It is Platforming at its finest. The visuals are on par with a PS3 or 360 game with componenet cables...no kidding. The controls are simple yet Mario has a lot of moves at his disposal especially with the upgrades you can acquire to collect more stars. Marios attack...well his main one is done by a shake of the wiimote...however jump is assigned to A which is good and responsive as many Wii games that use a flick to jump arent exact enough. There is a massive total of 120 stars to collect...im 9 hours in and have only 30!!!!! Some of the levels themselves are difficult especially when your given a 4 minute time limit to complete them. The galaxies have much variety and I can tell you Nintendo put alot of thought and effort into this title. It really shines through as well. Definitely GOTY imho...its that good...better than Mario Sunshine? Definitely...better than Super Mario 64...of course...this game surpasses all previous Mario games.....go buy it now!!!

Reviewed by Holly from Oamaru, NZ on December 4th, 2007

The must own Wii game!! If you're struggling to choose out of the various Wii games available, choose this one. It has an easy, laidback style of play, certainly a game to pick up and play after work, or to keep the kids busy. It's essentially an updated, modern remake of the same Mario gameplay. That doesn't make it bad, it's just the best game out there for Wii, and fun. Not game of the year material, but still a good game that'll keep you entertained and not frustrated!

Reviewed by James from North Shore City, NZ on December 4th, 2007

I am sure that the person that wrote the negative review below doesn't own a Wii because EVERY Wii owner should buy this game!!
I have previously played many different consoles including ps1, ps2, xbox, xbox360 etc and every game I bought, I got bored of it within a few days. However this game is keeping me going since the release date till now and I am enjoying it so much!!
If you don't have a Wii, this game is a very good reason to go and buy one right now.

Reviewed by Ross from Auckland, NZ on December 3rd, 2007

It IS the game of the year. It is a fact. Nintendo haters go and write bad reviews to give you shoppers confusing information. Dont listen to (that *ahem* other review) as they obviously have not played this game. In my opinion the Wii has released ten times the amount of good games than Microsoft and Sony. Another fact is that Nintendo are kicking MS & Sony as Sales of Wii and games worldwide is just so much higher.

The game, on the other hand is Game of the Year. It DOES live up to the hype if not BEAT IT, unlike the disappointing Halo 3.

Reviewed by Michael from Auckland, NZ on December 3rd, 2007

This is a short review.
This is the same mario game people have played for 20+ years!
It is utter junk to be repeating the same gameplay over and over across nintendo's cheap and silly knock-offs of mario bros. There is nothing original in this game what-so-ever and i don't recommend this to anyone.Playing mario from 20+ years ago in space with a wii-mote does not equal GOTY.This game is uninspired,unoriginal,and just plain dull! Yet Nintendo will continue making this along with other junk for many years to come.Don't buy this junk,I'd say rent first,but tbh,don't bother/

Reviewed by Ronnie from South Canterbury, NZ on December 1st, 2007

Ive had the N64,Game cube and now the Wii as far as im concerned this is the best game for all ages on all three platforms.

Great fun.

Reviewed by Ben from Nelson, NZ on November 29th, 2007

I've just found all 120 stars, finishing the game (well, there's one more surprise after doing that, it's quite cool).

I think I can say that in my 20+ years of playing thousands games on dozens of different systems, Super Mario Galaxy is a contender for 'best game I've ever played'. Improving on the 3D Mario games that have come before it, taking cues from other games such as Donkey Konga Jungle Beat, presenting itself with gorgeous graphics and an amazing fully orchestrated soundtrack, using the Wiimote's unique capabilities in intuitive and non-intrusive ways, and polished to a blinding shine, Mario Galaxy is, simply put, an amazing game. My expectations for this game were high, but it managed to exceed them. It's clear that the people who made this game cared deeply about it, were passionate about making the best game they could. It's full of that old Nintendo magic. It reminds me why I love games.

Stand-out features? The soundtrack ... classic and new Mario themes are brought together by an orchestra that makes the experience epic and moving by turns. The boss battles, similar in feel to Jungle Beat's, requiring quick thinking and precise timing. The Luigi stars. The brilliantly epic confrontations with Bowser, again enormously improved by the amazing music. There are more, but it's better to discover them for yourself.

Nitpicks? Yes, I have some. There are two levels, both Purple Comet levels, that are frustrating and unfair. The camera, while excellent for 99% of the game, can be frustrating for that remaining 1%. But really, that's all I can think of. 99.9% of this game is joyful, pure, fantastically fun gaming bliss.

Reviewed by Nathan from Wellington, NZ on November 26th, 2007

No, seriously. This game is officially ranked as the 2nd greatest game of all time.
http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/simpleratings.asp?rankings=y

Take a look at the IGN video review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD0iW0_zFCU

I for one am looking forward to playing on 29th November. Especially if this game is indeed the spiritual sequel to Mario 64.