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Video Games : Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
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Rating: 
- Don't ask questions... just buy it!
I'm going to make this review as spoiler-free as possible, as the game is full of surprises that, for the full impact, must be discovered yourself. But here we go -
Graphics - 10/10
The best on Wii, easily rivaling Zelda: Twilight Princess, especially the absolutely stunning water. This game has colours in it that I never knew existed, and blends of colours that just look spectacular. However: it should be a crime to play this with the composite cables that come with the Wii. You simply must play this with a SCART cable, at the very least, though a component cable is ideal. Without one of these, lines appear jagged, and some of the visual splendour of the game is ruined.
Sound - 9/10
The sound of this game is played by an orchestra, and the music will be recognisable to anyone who has played a Mario game in the past - lots of excellent nostalgic touches.
Gameplay - 10/10
If I could, I would give this eleven. The game is pieced together so well that everything blends seamlessly with the next, and everything just makes you want to keep playing. There are so many wonderful little touches in very element of the game, including some for people who have been playing since the 8-bit era, and don't even get me started on the innovation. Countless new ideas have been merged awesomely into this game, each of which could easily make a new 80%+ new game. (Especially one, which would make a corking New Super Mario Bros 2: Gravity!)
I hope I didn't give too much away, but I hope the message is clear - you will enjoy this game. No matter what sort of game you normally like, you will enjoy this game.
Why are you still reading this? Why aren't you getting your coat on?
Rating: - Easily the best Mario game so far
I've played every major 2D and 3D Mario game and this one easily beats them all into a pulp - everything about it is spot on, from the music and graphics to the outstanding and highly imaginative level design.
Overall though this game is pure Fun with a capital 'F'. I was concerned that Super Mario Galaxy wouldn't live up to the hype, but it's BETTER than the hype. I've been playing it for a week now and haven't yet tired of it - a new record for me!
Absolutely fantastic!
Rating: - One of the greatest games ever
This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I have ever played. It's different, but familiar at the same time. Some bits remind me so much of Mario 64, which is my favourite game ever. The controls are perfect thanks to the innovate wii controls. If you own a Wii, you must get this game!!
Rating: - Don't act like you're surprised
Super Mario 64 dropped you in large areas where several stars were accessible at once. This game has those, but mainly it sticks to point-to-point levels that consist of a series of small planets with no backtracking, and side-scrolling levels reminiscent of New Super Mario Bros on the DS.
Weird gravity is the big new thing. You'll be running upside-down and sideways, chasing bunnies around the sides of a cube-shaped garden and even running along the surface of a huge mechanical boss. Later, even moving spotlights have their own gravitational pull. New minigames include surfing and ball rolling with remote twisting and tilting replacing use of the stick.
Experienced Mario players have a definite advantage in SM Galaxy. As strikingly new as the game looks, the core gameplay remains the same. It's possible to obtain all of the game's star rewards in a few days if you have the time to play non-stop, although a handful of levels will likely cause frustration and necessitate repeated attempts. Unskilled players that prefer casual no-risk games will have a hard time reaching the conclusion, but it's difficult to imagine anyone playing Galaxy and not enjoying it, even if they are unable to succeed at every challenge.
Super Mario Galaxy is a game that's just a game. A series of abstract worlds that encourage exploration and experimentation, that test your reaction time and ability to solve puzzles. This is the best reviewed game of the year with an average 97-98% score from dozens of gaming websites and magazines, and yet it's a game with just a shred of a story and no real multiplayer or online functionality to speak of. With imaginative levels and novel ways to interact with them - the old staples of game design - Nintendo has made what is arguably the best game of 2007, and that says a lot.
Rating:
- A fantastic game in its own right.
I'd be amazed if someone actually reads this review, after all, this is a main series Mario game- who isn't just going to go out there and buy it? It's quite impressive then, with Nintendo fully aware of this fact that they will continue to put all of their effort into a game that will just fly off of the shelves no matter what.
To begin with, I shall start on the negative:
This isn't the best Mario game. It isn't far off, but I feel some reviewers have been a tad too generous. Unfortunately, in my opinion, it is not as good as Mario 64.
Ok, so why not? To begin with, do you remember when you first set foot in the castle grounds of Mario 64? How you had this huge area with things to do, hidden stars and just general messing about for when you couldn't be bothered to play the actual game? Mario Galaxy doesn't have this sort of thing, which is a shame as it detracts some of the charm from the overall experience. To someone reading about this fact without having actually played the game it may seem a tad petty, but when playing the game it is just a shame to not be able to just waste away a few more hours of your life doing nothing in particular as has been possible withal the 3D Mario games. Even Mario Sunshine. Wait. Are there any others?
The second reason it isn't as good is that the there is no way to alter the camera angle, and this is an absolutely huge issue for me particularly with the new incorporation of the *ponders term* 3D effect...(?) It makes certain sections truly aggravating, but also seems to be what causes the only difficulty within the game. It seems reliant upon cutting down your viewing angle in order to create a challenge.
The third and final negative point is that the level design is incredibly linear. There is very little to each level, with, as I said before, a huge reliance on camera angles to make a challenge. The majority of the game you will find yourself running around a planet in order to avoid a bullet-bill, or just simply collecting the 5 pieces of a star to throw you into the next, almost identical part of the level. There are a few truly stellar levels however that are huge and take a different stance to the rest of the game. Unfortunately, however, these levels are generally at the start of the game and serve as an introduction.
I sound immensely negative, but that is just the way I review. Super Mario Galaxy is in fact a fantastic game, as you can see from not only the number of stars I gave it, but also the title of the review. Graphically, the game is splendid. It puts all of the other Wii games released to date to shame, and although not quite up to current gen standards (Xbox 360 minimum) it is good to see the old Ninty tradition of actually pushing a console to its limits is still occurring. The game is actually not that much more graphically impressive than the GameCube Mario instalment, Super Mario Sunshine. That isn't a bad thing. This prequel was a fantastic looking game, and although Galaxy is much, much more polished in visuals, much of the graphical style remains the same, and I'm damn pleased too. It has a tremendous sense of nostalgia, but also truly adds to the "pick-up-and-play-ability".
The game is very easy, and doesn't offer up much of a challenge. Occasionally you will die, and get Game Over, but only if you are careless. Its generally as straight forward as it looks and this is in no way a complaint. Too many games these days are going for the "I like a challenge" front. Mario Galaxy is genuinely easy, but adds a huge variety of levels (although all similar in game play style) and has one heck of a lot of them too. It gives you very little time to get bored and to be honest; despite offering very little challenge it is 100% fun. It really is just that simple.
As for storyline and music- this is Mario. The same themes will be played repeatedly throughout the game that have been for the last 20 odd years. They have obviously been enhanced and altered for the latest instalment, but not to make them unfamiliar. Again, there is nothing wrong with this. The songs have and always will be great, and despite being totally recognisable they compliment the game to a huge extent. Voice-overs (with the exception of Mario) are grating though. Just be thankful that the terrible voice actors and abysmal lip syncing are only included in about 2 minutes of the 15 hour game. Storyline, to be quite honest is also poor. But it's better than any other Mario game. Ever. It has about as much depth as that puddle at the end of your driveway- but does it really bother you? It's Mario! If it were in anyway deep we wouldn't play it, right?
SO let's recap:
The game is fantastic when viewed as a game on its own. It may not be quite as much fun as Mario 64, but it's a game made with 100% fun and innovation in mind. And this is how we should look at it. What the designers have set out to do, they have obviously achieved to a superb extent. Mario has once again been truly marvellous, and hats, or caps of to Nintendo for that!
- Don't ask questions... just buy it!I'm going to make this review as spoiler-free as possible, as the game is full of surprises that, for the full impact, must be discovered yourself. But here we go -
Graphics - 10/10
The best on Wii, easily rivaling Zelda: Twilight Princess, especially the absolutely stunning water. This game has colours in it that I never knew existed, and blends of colours that just look spectacular. However: it should be a crime to play this with the composite cables that come with the Wii. You simply must play this with a SCART cable, at the very least, though a component cable is ideal. Without one of these, lines appear jagged, and some of the visual splendour of the game is ruined.
Sound - 9/10
The sound of this game is played by an orchestra, and the music will be recognisable to anyone who has played a Mario game in the past - lots of excellent nostalgic touches.
Gameplay - 10/10
If I could, I would give this eleven. The game is pieced together so well that everything blends seamlessly with the next, and everything just makes you want to keep playing. There are so many wonderful little touches in very element of the game, including some for people who have been playing since the 8-bit era, and don't even get me started on the innovation. Countless new ideas have been merged awesomely into this game, each of which could easily make a new 80%+ new game. (Especially one, which would make a corking New Super Mario Bros 2: Gravity!)
I hope I didn't give too much away, but I hope the message is clear - you will enjoy this game. No matter what sort of game you normally like, you will enjoy this game.
Why are you still reading this? Why aren't you getting your coat on?
Rating:
- Easily the best Mario game so farI've played every major 2D and 3D Mario game and this one easily beats them all into a pulp - everything about it is spot on, from the music and graphics to the outstanding and highly imaginative level design.
Overall though this game is pure Fun with a capital 'F'. I was concerned that Super Mario Galaxy wouldn't live up to the hype, but it's BETTER than the hype. I've been playing it for a week now and haven't yet tired of it - a new record for me!
Absolutely fantastic!
Rating:
- One of the greatest games everThis is, without a doubt, one of the best games I have ever played. It's different, but familiar at the same time. Some bits remind me so much of Mario 64, which is my favourite game ever. The controls are perfect thanks to the innovate wii controls. If you own a Wii, you must get this game!!
Rating:
- Don't act like you're surprisedSuper Mario 64 dropped you in large areas where several stars were accessible at once. This game has those, but mainly it sticks to point-to-point levels that consist of a series of small planets with no backtracking, and side-scrolling levels reminiscent of New Super Mario Bros on the DS.
Weird gravity is the big new thing. You'll be running upside-down and sideways, chasing bunnies around the sides of a cube-shaped garden and even running along the surface of a huge mechanical boss. Later, even moving spotlights have their own gravitational pull. New minigames include surfing and ball rolling with remote twisting and tilting replacing use of the stick.
Experienced Mario players have a definite advantage in SM Galaxy. As strikingly new as the game looks, the core gameplay remains the same. It's possible to obtain all of the game's star rewards in a few days if you have the time to play non-stop, although a handful of levels will likely cause frustration and necessitate repeated attempts. Unskilled players that prefer casual no-risk games will have a hard time reaching the conclusion, but it's difficult to imagine anyone playing Galaxy and not enjoying it, even if they are unable to succeed at every challenge.
Super Mario Galaxy is a game that's just a game. A series of abstract worlds that encourage exploration and experimentation, that test your reaction time and ability to solve puzzles. This is the best reviewed game of the year with an average 97-98% score from dozens of gaming websites and magazines, and yet it's a game with just a shred of a story and no real multiplayer or online functionality to speak of. With imaginative levels and novel ways to interact with them - the old staples of game design - Nintendo has made what is arguably the best game of 2007, and that says a lot.
Rating:
- A fantastic game in its own right.I'd be amazed if someone actually reads this review, after all, this is a main series Mario game- who isn't just going to go out there and buy it? It's quite impressive then, with Nintendo fully aware of this fact that they will continue to put all of their effort into a game that will just fly off of the shelves no matter what.
To begin with, I shall start on the negative:
This isn't the best Mario game. It isn't far off, but I feel some reviewers have been a tad too generous. Unfortunately, in my opinion, it is not as good as Mario 64.
Ok, so why not? To begin with, do you remember when you first set foot in the castle grounds of Mario 64? How you had this huge area with things to do, hidden stars and just general messing about for when you couldn't be bothered to play the actual game? Mario Galaxy doesn't have this sort of thing, which is a shame as it detracts some of the charm from the overall experience. To someone reading about this fact without having actually played the game it may seem a tad petty, but when playing the game it is just a shame to not be able to just waste away a few more hours of your life doing nothing in particular as has been possible withal the 3D Mario games. Even Mario Sunshine. Wait. Are there any others?
The second reason it isn't as good is that the there is no way to alter the camera angle, and this is an absolutely huge issue for me particularly with the new incorporation of the *ponders term* 3D effect...(?) It makes certain sections truly aggravating, but also seems to be what causes the only difficulty within the game. It seems reliant upon cutting down your viewing angle in order to create a challenge.
The third and final negative point is that the level design is incredibly linear. There is very little to each level, with, as I said before, a huge reliance on camera angles to make a challenge. The majority of the game you will find yourself running around a planet in order to avoid a bullet-bill, or just simply collecting the 5 pieces of a star to throw you into the next, almost identical part of the level. There are a few truly stellar levels however that are huge and take a different stance to the rest of the game. Unfortunately, however, these levels are generally at the start of the game and serve as an introduction.
I sound immensely negative, but that is just the way I review. Super Mario Galaxy is in fact a fantastic game, as you can see from not only the number of stars I gave it, but also the title of the review. Graphically, the game is splendid. It puts all of the other Wii games released to date to shame, and although not quite up to current gen standards (Xbox 360 minimum) it is good to see the old Ninty tradition of actually pushing a console to its limits is still occurring. The game is actually not that much more graphically impressive than the GameCube Mario instalment, Super Mario Sunshine. That isn't a bad thing. This prequel was a fantastic looking game, and although Galaxy is much, much more polished in visuals, much of the graphical style remains the same, and I'm damn pleased too. It has a tremendous sense of nostalgia, but also truly adds to the "pick-up-and-play-ability".
The game is very easy, and doesn't offer up much of a challenge. Occasionally you will die, and get Game Over, but only if you are careless. Its generally as straight forward as it looks and this is in no way a complaint. Too many games these days are going for the "I like a challenge" front. Mario Galaxy is genuinely easy, but adds a huge variety of levels (although all similar in game play style) and has one heck of a lot of them too. It gives you very little time to get bored and to be honest; despite offering very little challenge it is 100% fun. It really is just that simple.
As for storyline and music- this is Mario. The same themes will be played repeatedly throughout the game that have been for the last 20 odd years. They have obviously been enhanced and altered for the latest instalment, but not to make them unfamiliar. Again, there is nothing wrong with this. The songs have and always will be great, and despite being totally recognisable they compliment the game to a huge extent. Voice-overs (with the exception of Mario) are grating though. Just be thankful that the terrible voice actors and abysmal lip syncing are only included in about 2 minutes of the 15 hour game. Storyline, to be quite honest is also poor. But it's better than any other Mario game. Ever. It has about as much depth as that puddle at the end of your driveway- but does it really bother you? It's Mario! If it were in anyway deep we wouldn't play it, right?
SO let's recap:
The game is fantastic when viewed as a game on its own. It may not be quite as much fun as Mario 64, but it's a game made with 100% fun and innovation in mind. And this is how we should look at it. What the designers have set out to do, they have obviously achieved to a superb extent. Mario has once again been truly marvellous, and hats, or caps of to Nintendo for that!