Super Mario Galaxy is a unique and memorable gaming experience. As a Mario game there is basically no story, but what Nintendo's latest rendition lacks in narrative is more than made up for in perfect control, stunning visuals, amazing physics, and superb sound.
Super Mario Galaxy'x visuals are pure eye candy. On a 480p flat panel the colors almost burst from the screen. Bloom effects are well done, and some of the surfaces of objects floating in space feature amazing texture work.
Mario's music has never been better. By re-interpreting classic Mario themes and creating a batch of great new ones, Nintendo has turned Mario into an audio tour de force.
Controlling Mario is a challenge at first, but not because he is slow or unresponsive. Mario responds like puma. The challenge lies in getting used to the different gravities on each planet and learning to not be disoriented by strange camera angles (which is my only complaint.) Once you have mastered the change-on-the-go physics of each level, you will quickly control Mario's movements with great precision.
Mario is a fun game. I play it (as often as I can as a working student) almost every day.
In short, if you want to see what the Wii is capable of doing-visually and audibly-fork out the money and buy this game. You will not regret it.
Cultured Vultures: Put on your freshest dungarees and chow down on the ripest mushroom as we reel off the best Mario games ever made to celebrate Mar10 Day.
My top 3 are Mario 3, Mario World and Mario 64. Mario Odyssey is also excellent, and I enjoyed Sunshine but didn't care for the Galaxy series.
Cultured Vultures: Put on your freshest dungarees and chow down on the ripest mushroom as we reel off the best Mario games ever made.
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and it's the host's birthday! But don't worry, they'll talk news and Super Mario Galaxy too!
