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- Skilled players will want to collect new Comet Metals, which will unlock harder levels with even more challenges
- Mario collects stars as he travels from galaxy to galaxy, sometimes upside-down, sometimes floating from place to place.
- On some stages, Mario can find an egg, smash it open and hop onto the back of Yoshi.
- New power-ups include a drill that Mario uses to tunnel through the planet's surface all the way to the other side of a planet
- Every level is new, but the game retains the charm, sense of wonder and beauty in line with Mario's history
- Yoshi can use his tongue to grab items and shoot them back at enemies, or to snag attach points and swing across chasms
- When he eats a Dash Pepper, he gets so hot and frenzied he can run up steep inclines and vertical walls.
- When he eats a Blimp Fruit, he inflates like a balloon and floats to new heights
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ASIN | B002BSA388 |
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Release date | May 23, 2010 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,337 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #210 in Wii Games |
Product Dimensions | 7 x 5 x 1 inches; 1.27 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | RVLPSB4E |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.27 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | May 31, 2009 |
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Launch into a new universe of gravity warping worlds in the sequel to one of the greatest games of all time! Yoshi joins Mario as they traverse a wild variety of galaxies exploding with imagination, helping out our hero as he gulps enemies, runs at super speed, or inflates like a blimp to reach high cliff tops. Whether Mario’s leaping into orbit around tiny micro-planets, tumbling through rooms with constantly flip-flopping gravity, or drilling through craggy worlds to emerge on the other side, he’ll need new abilities and serious jumping skills to survive the all-new challenges ahead!
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 is an action platformer for Wii that continues the space-based fun begun by the 2007 runaway hit Super Mario Galaxy. Featuring out-of-this-world platforming across a wide array of unique planets and space environments, players can go it alone as Mario or team up with his old buddy Yoshi as they platform and puzzle-solve to their hearts content. Additional key features include new and returning power-ups, special power-up abilities when teamed with Yoshi and the new drill mechanic that allows Mario burrow into and through planets. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
Team up with Yoshi for space-based platforming fun in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
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Like its predecessor, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is an action platformer set in space. Platforming takes place between worlds, known as galaxies. Mario can move between smaller examples of these by jumping. He can also embark on longer jaunts via a small steerable planet in the shape of Mario's head, but as a new twist he can also move into and through planets as well using the new drill mechanism. This allows for both a new direction in action as well as an opening to problem-solving and coin collection. Players can expect the return of a variety of powerups from the original game including Bee and Boo Mushrooms, but also many that are new varieties including the Rock Mushroom that temporarily turns Mario into a rock that can smash through barriers. Another key change to gameplay is the ability for Mario to join with his pal Yoshi. Once Mario hatches Yoshi from his egg he can ride him through a variety of scenarios. Yoshi's particular reaction to specific powerups makes for fun with gravity. For example, when Yoshi eats a "Dash Pepper" he is able to move at hyper speed allowing the pair to literally run up the side of walls. Also, after eating a Blimp Fruit power-up Yoshi can swells up and floats like a blimp, taking Mario with him to areas of the game otherwise unreachable.
Key Game Features
- Mario collects stars as he travels from galaxy to galaxy. Every level is new, but the game retains the charm, sense of wonder and beauty in line with Mario's history. Mario works his way through the various levels, sometimes upside-down, sometimes floating from place to place.
- On some stages, Mario can find an egg, smash it open and hop onto the back of Yoshi. Yoshi can use his tongue to grab items and shoot them back at enemies, or to snag attach points and swing across chasms.
- Yoshi has an interesting diet. When he eats a Dash Pepper, he gets so hot and frenzied he can run up steep inclines and vertical walls. When he eats a Blimp Fruit, he inflates like a balloon and floats to new heights.
- New powerups include a drill that Mario uses to tunnel through the planet's surface all the way to the other side of a planet.
- Skilled players will want to collect new Comet Metals, which will unlock harder levels with even more challenges.
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Customers find the game tons of fun and addictive. They say the game is entertaining enough to repeat, and has great gameplay. They also appreciate the difficulty level, saying it’s challenging but not too challenging. Customers also praise the quality of the game, saying that it’ll be a great addition to the Mario saga. They mention that the worlds are creative, whimsical, and imaginative. They are mesmerized by the visual appeal, and say that the game looks fantastic.
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Customers find the game entertaining enough to repeat, with great gameplay and an addictive nature that keeps them playing. They also say the game is good so far, with a blast of player mode that adds so much to the game. Customers also say that the bosses are fun challenges that encourage continued play. Overall, customers say the product is a delight for children.
"...in video game design back in 2007, and to this day it remains an excellent and thoroughly enjoyable 3-D platformer...." Read more
"...of new abilities for Mario which are all easy to control and very fun to play with, such as the powerful Rock Mario and the ever-useful Cloud Mario...." Read more
"...Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a delight for children and even a delight for me as a 37-year old father...." Read more
"...By design, players will quickly accumulate extra lives through 1-UPs which have been liberally scattered throughout the game, but also can be gained..." Read more
Customers find the difficulty level of the video game software challenging but not too challenging. They also say the game has many moves you can learn to master and little tasks and little games. The pacing of the game makes it easier to select a level and less frustrating. Customers also mention that the game is easy to maneuver with Yoshi. Overall, they find the game highly accessible for newcomers and simple amazing.
"...every single thing that made SMG1 so great, and tweaked, expanded, streamlined and perfected it into a thing of near-flawless video gaming beauty...." Read more
"...to jump right into the action because Galaxy 2 is a long and often challenging adventure...." Read more
"...GameplaySame, but better game controls. There are some cool new challenges, including a test of how many enemies you can jump on consecutively...." Read more
"...Super Mario Bros. creates a better paced game and makes it easier to select a level...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's a great addition to the Mario saga, well crafted, and well-paced. They also appreciate the great graphics, good story, and solid title.
"...2 that "perfect" scores exist: games that are so excellent and so well crafted that they deserve top honors among their peers...." Read more
"...Right out of the gate, the controls are so smooth and the rate of achievement so satisfying, that it already puts most other games to shame...." Read more
"...Despite having the same mechanics of jumping and spinning, Mario has some new powerups. Cloud Mario can create little tufts of clouds to hop up...." Read more
"...Galaxy 2 has less downtime than the original, ensuring you're always engaged and entertained...." Read more
Customers find the worlds in the video game to be creative, whimsical, and entertaining. They also say the imagination and creativity are a great foundation of this memorable game. Additionally, customers say the game offers plenty of creative design features that manage to twist the proven formula.
"...with most of the power-ups from the first game, offer plenty of creative design features that manage to twist the proven Galaxy formula of planet..." Read more
"...I found the battles to be innovative and engaging, and as before, your flights through space can be at once thrilling and ominous as you gain a..." Read more
"...The camera does an admirable job of framing the action, giving you a clear view even when you're dancing on the ceiling in a reverse-gravity room or..." Read more
"...The worlds are expansive and offer plenty of activities to accomplish. Thumbs up to the world designers...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the graphics in the video game. They say the visual appeal is mesmerizing, and the game looks fantastic. They also appreciate the amazing level designs and the captivating tropical beauty. Customers also mention that the attention to detail is phenomenal, and it's pure eye candy.
"...+ 242 stars makes a massive and expansive game+ Graphics are every bit as good as before+ Even better soundtrack..." Read more
"...exhilirating flights through enviornments filled with lush, captivating tropical beauty; you will experience some genuine vertigo during these stages..." Read more
"...The attention to detail is phenomenal and showcases Nintendo's desire to never compromise by releasing a product too quickly without undergoing the..." Read more
"...Gorgeous level designs, fantastic power costumes, and rewarding challenges will energize players with an arcade adrenaline reminiscent of Mario 3..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the game. They mention that it works great, plays very similarly to the original, and is the best single player game they have played in a long time. They also appreciate the two-player mode, which furthers the fun for more than one person.
"...It all works so well that it makes the 2-D areas simply fantastic.Both the 2-D and 3-D levels alike feature phenomenal level design...." Read more
"...The second player option is much improved...." Read more
"...only complaint that can come to mind is that very rarly the camera would not cooperate exactly how you would like it too, but it was so infrequent..." Read more
"...was a steep price for the game but the game I received was clean, played 100%, and everything included inside like the booklet, and it arrived next..." Read more
Customers find the value of the game to be great, with lots of replay value. They also say it's an excellent product and well worth the effort.
"...He has Yoshi as well in this game, and the use of Yoshi here is well worth the effort as you control him and Mario in levels that are beautiful and..." Read more
"...This game is well worth the wait, as it does not disappoint.The story is the same, but that's what we were all expecting...." Read more
"...you've played the first game or not, this is definitely worth your time and money. Mario fans rejoice!" Read more
"...Overall, though, the game is definitely worth purchasing." Read more
Customers find the controls in the video game perfect, precise, and smooth. They also say the basic play control is the same, but the game controls are better. Some customers also mention that the controls are different than they are used to. Overall, customers find the game easy to control and fun to play.
"...The frame rate is smooth as can be, and everything is simply a pleasure to look at...." Read more
"...There are lots of new abilities for Mario which are all easy to control and very fun to play with, such as the powerful Rock Mario and the ever-..." Read more
"...Super Mario Galaxy 2 is smooth, polished and shows the time-dedicated love and attention that was bestowed upon it during its 3-year absence...." Read more
"...to collect 102 of the 242 total stars, and thanks to the awful camera and controls, I am unsure if I'll ever even get to the second half of the game...." Read more
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Galaxy 2's plot is no more or less recycled and predictable as the story from the first game. It's not as though anyone can watch the opening cutscene and think, "Why is that giant turtle thing trying to kidnap the princess?!?" There are no surprises here, except perhaps the fact that this time around, Bowser is absolutely huge. But the beauty of it all is that it shows that Nintendo knows that they don't need an amazing story to make an amazing game. While it might have been nice to see something different, it's hard to ignore the fact that even if Galaxy 2 had a marvelous plot, the rest of the game's strengths would still overwhelmingly overshadow it.
Even in the midst of watching the same exact story kick off again, though, Galaxy 2 immediately states its intentions by starting off with a sidescrolling stage. Yes, Galaxy 2 is indeed a 3-D Mario game, but perhaps its greatest strength is in how it blends together the linearity and very format of many 2-D Mario titles with the open worlds of 3-D Mario games. Most of the galaxies are in full 3-D, but there is a surprising number of sidescrolling stages as well. These 2-D sections aren't just great because they resemble 2-D Mario, but what makes them stand out is how well all of Galaxy's elements translate to a 2-D format. It all works so well that it makes the 2-D areas simply fantastic.
Both the 2-D and 3-D levels alike feature phenomenal level design. The Galaxy team has produced over 50 galaxies for this game, almost all of which manage to bring something new to the table as far as design goes. There are a few new power-ups, including Rock Mario, which allows Mario to roll around at high speeds, and Cloud Mario, which gives Mario the ability to generate cloud platforms underneath himself in the air. These, coupled with most of the power-ups from the first game, offer plenty of creative design features that manage to twist the proven Galaxy formula of planet hopping and gravity-based puzzles in fresh, exciting ways.
But perhaps the most significant addition to Galaxy 2 is Yoshi. In past Mario games, Yoshi's playable appearances have always been in 2-D games, and his playtime is usually disappointingly brief. Galaxy 2, though, puts the creative opportunities that Yoshi presents to use in more ways than ever before. Yoshi can swing on floating flowers and eat enemies, and that's all good fun, but the best thing about Yoshi is that he can also get power-ups from special fruits. A red pepper will make him run at exhilarating speed, a shiny yellow fruit will make him glow and reveal invisible floors and platforms, and a yellow berry will make him float like a balloon. None of this may sound all that original but these power-ups aren't great merely because of the concept they present, but how they are put to use and how the level design forces players to get creative with how to utilize these abilities, and that is what makes Galaxy 2's level design shine.
As I mentioned earlier, Galaxy 2 hosts over 50 galaxies, which is loads more than its predecessor. There is a bit of a trade-off though, in that the galaxies have a maximum of three stars each. Most galaxies offer one main mission and two prankster comet challenges, which are unlocked by finding the comet medal in the galaxy. Those who favor the sprawling open worlds of previous 3-D Mario titles might not view this trade-off as a good thing as it makes the levels more linear, but in my opinion it is a positive change as it opened up a lot more opportunities for the game developers to make more levels and let their ingenuity shine. And this change also reflects the idea that Galaxy 2 is more in the format of a 2-D Mario game than the traditional style of the 3-D titles, and the linearity of the levels reflects the style of the 2-D games. It all works together to make a 3-D Mario title as much like a 2-D Mario game without making it entirely in 2-D; I think it's an clever and profitable touch to an excellent game.
Galaxy 2 has made significant improvements in longevity as well. In the first game, collecting all 120 stars allowed completionists to play through the game a second time as Luigi. Galaxy 2 throws this out the window, though, by making Luigi playable at random points in the game and permanently unlocked after Bowser is defeated for the last time. And once the 120th power star is collected, 120 green stars appear dispersed throughout the game's galaxies, doubling the number of stars in each galaxy and thereby doubling the number of stars in the game. These are not mission-based, though; finding the green stars is basically a massive scavenger hunt, as they are hidden within each level. The green star quest substantially extends the game's length and forces players to utilize every last inch of Mario or Luigi's jumping heights, and the best part is that players are often required to get creative with the level design and figure out how to outsmart it. It's quite challenging at times, but still very entertaining.
From a technical standpoint Galaxy 2 is still the Wii's finest. The animation is sharp and vibrant, transforming the TV screen into a constant visual treat. The frame rate is smooth as can be, and everything is simply a pleasure to look at. The graphics are essentially the same as in the first game, but there really wasn't much, if anything, that needed improvement to begin with. The game also shines with its sound, with great sound effects that are true to the theme and franchise, and even better yet, the soundtrack is simply phenomenal. It does an even better job than the first Galaxy score in bringing classic Mario tunes to life in new ways while also adding in plenty of new themes. It all sounds simply fantastic, mixing the old with the new just as the rest of the game so masterfully does.
So what's wrong with Galaxy 2? Is there a single flaw? I could definitely say that it's slightly disappointing that all three Bowser battles are essentially the same thing. I could also say that the final galaxy, the Grandmaster Galaxy, was too hard to be much fun and didn't feature any new creative twists. And yes, the story is the same old Bowser kidnaps Peach narrative we've watched over and over again. But to count those things against the game as major flaws would be extremely nitpicky. Yes, these ever so slight shortcomings are there, but they are so insignificant compared to the rest of the game's quality that it's hard to even consider them as detracting from the overall experience.
So no, Galaxy 2 isn't perfect. But since when has any game achieved perfection? God alone is perfect; nothing humans make can ever be truly perfect. But it's for games like Super Mario Galaxy 2 that "perfect" scores exist: games that are so excellent and so well crafted that they deserve top honors among their peers. And so that is why this game receives a 10 out of 10 from me. Not because it's perfect, but because it's as good as games get. So is Galaxy 2 perfect? No. Is it one of the greatest games ever to hit consoles? Why yes, I'm glad you asked. Now I highly recommend that you go pick up a copy and enjoy it for the excellent piece of entertainment it is.
Positive:
+ Fantastic blend of the best of 2-D and 3-D Mario
+ Phenomenal level design still twists the Galaxy formula
+ Yoshi adds a surprising amount of fun to the game
+ 242 stars makes a massive and expansive game
+ Graphics are every bit as good as before
+ Even better soundtrack
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- Those few slight shortcomings I mentioned
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Their answer? Super Mario Galaxy 2! Nintendo simply had SO many ideas for the original game that they couldn't pack them all in, and so followed it up with an even MORE amazing direct sequel, something we have not seen the Mario series do since the days of the NES!
At first glance, one might make the horrific mistake of assuming that this game is more of the same. Which, honestly, given the astounding quality of SMG1, would not necessarily be a bad thing. But SMG2 has taken every single thing that made SMG1 so great, and tweaked, expanded, streamlined and perfected it into a thing of near-flawless video gaming beauty. Right out of the gate, the controls are so smooth and the rate of achievement so satisfying, that it already puts most other games to shame. Then you take into account the absolutely mad level of soaring creativity and imagination that has been packed into every single design aspect of this game, and even accounting for SMG1, you have a game like no other than you have ever played. I have not been able to peel myself away from it for nearly a week since I bought it.
There are lots of new additions that build upon the concept of SMG1. Foremost among them is Yoshi, whose inclusion really expands the game in a number of very satisfying ways. He controls very well and is genuinely fun to play (although he does become VERY frustratingly difficult to manuever whenever he chomps on a dash pepper!). And as you progress through the game, Luigi will appear and offer to stand in for Mario from time to time, so you can take control of him and his greater jumping abilities for especially difficult challenges. SMG2 also mixes in some side-scrolling stage elements here and there, which feels much more natural and fun than you might expect, and really combines the modern, 3D world of Mario with his classic format in perfect harmony. There is also a new world map, which greatly streamlines and improves navigation between all the different stages over the clunkier "hub world" concept of SMG1. There are lots of new abilities for Mario which are all easy to control and very fun to play with, such as the powerful Rock Mario and the ever-useful Cloud Mario. There are also stages that allow you to "drill" through entire planetoids in search of important items or secrets, which is a blast. And then there's Fluzzard, an alien bird whose talons you can grab onto for exhilirating flights through enviornments filled with lush, captivating tropical beauty; you will experience some genuine vertigo during these stages, and feel compelled to play them again and again just for fun! Even the coin-collecting element that is forever entwined with Mario games achieves important levels of usefulness here, which was not the case in SMG1.
The comet challenges in this game might very well be even more frustrating and hair-tearingly difficult than they were in SMG1, but here they are set up more as bonuses for advanced players and completists to test themselves with than, say, necessarily a very important chunk of the gameplay itself. Just finding the comet medal in every stage to unlock those comet challenges is a very fun task in and of itself!
All told, I don't know if I can come up with a negative thing to say about this game. Nintendo has truly outdone themselves on every level here, and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will almost certainly be the gold standard by which every game they develop will be measured from here on out. Where can they POSSIBLY go with future Mario titles that will be as wildly imaginative, compelling, and outright fun as this one is? One can hardly imagine; I can't even grasp at the brilliance that birthed this incredible game. But SMG2 is, without question, another top-tier example of why Nintendo is the greatest game developer on the planet, and wherever Mario finds himself in the future, this game proves to us that he is, as always, in superbly excellent hands!
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 rinverdisce i fasti del primo SMG, aggiungendo carne al fuoco.
Molto gradito dai più piccoli ma anche particolarmente apprezzato dal grande (=io ^^).
Forse mi aspettavo stage un pò più complessi e lunghi, ma sono ancora alle prime ore di gioco e non escludo che i pianeti a seguire possano essere più vasti e complessi.