Mario Galaxy 2 began life as an expansion to the first Mario Galaxy and, when the developers found themselves overflowing with ideas and levels, it was expanded to become a very rare item: a direct sequel to a Nintendo game. A storyline doesn't seem to figure much into the action—Princess Peach bakes something, then gets kidnapped, and Mario has to find her with the help of a star that allows him to spin during his jumps. This makes perfect sense, right?
Mario soon gains control of a starship shaped like his head, and this becomes his home base. You'll be able to pick up friends to journey with you, and you'll gain the use of a bank for your collected star bits; in between missions, you'll be able to gain a few extra lives here and there. You'll need them: this is a game that doesn't mind throwing you into some incredibly tough situations.
Screen Critics takes a stab at picking the platformers that we feel all gamers should experience at least once. Which platformer is your top one ever?
Definitely. Super Mario Odyssey i'm looking forward to more than anything except Metroid prime 4.
Why no mention of Tembo: The Badass Elephant, LittleBigPlanet, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, or Kirby
Since Mario’s earliest romps through the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario has always taken advantage of the fantastical power-ups strewn across the land to save the Princess. Nowadays, Mario seems to have a power-up or item for practically any situation – but it was not always this way.
AllThatsEpic: “It’s a me, Mario!” This is everyone’s favorite line, and also the most well known line from the Mario series itself. Mario has starred in hundreds of games, ranging from parties to brawls and even golf, making him the biggest thing since sliced bread.
"This is Nintendo at the top of their game"....and for those who don't know...bludgeoned means "to hit hard".....
Damn, I can't wait. :)