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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: £39.99
Buy New: £26.94
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Rating:  137 reviews
Sales Rank: 67
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: platformer-games
Color: Berry Blue
Rating: To Be Announced
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 11 - 18 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: WI-RVLPRMGE
UPC: 045496900434
EAN: 0045496900434
ASIN: B000FQ9QVI
Release Date: November 16, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step ... out into space. Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy. Features: Shake, tilt and point! Mario takes advantage of all the unique aspects of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller, unleashing new moves as players shake the controller and even point at and drag items with the pointer. Mario essentially defined the 3-D platforming genre with Super Mario 64, and this game proves once again that he is king. Players perform mind-bending, lowgravity jumps across wild alien terrain as they experience platforming for a new generation.
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 Mario Revolutionises gaming again. November 19, 2007
110 out of 117 found this review helpful
Super Mario Galaxy was one of the most eagerly awaited games for Mario fans and Wii owners alike. It was set to be the next leap in platforming games, much like Super Mario 64 was in 1996. To achieve this, the team at Nintendo worked space and gravity into the equation whilst keeping the core Mario gameplay we all know and love. So just how good did this game turn out?
The answer is quite simple. Super Mario Galaxy is arguably the best platforming games released in recent years and quite possibly one of the best, if not the best, games ever released. This may sound slightly exaggerated but trust me, it's not. The gameplay is flawless, the graphics are polished, the soundtrack is phenomenal and the presentation is sublime. What more could you ask of a game.
Gameplay
Like most Mario games, Super Mario Galaxy provides an excellent experience for the gamer. The controls are tight and have very few flaws. If there is one problem with the controls it would be when Mario is swimming. During this period sometimes it can be quite frustrating when it doesn't do exactly what you would have wanted. The camera very occasionally (and I mean very occasionally) leaves you a bit stuck when you cant quite see what comes next. For those of you worrying don't, as it's 10 times better than the camera in Super Mario Sunshine. It is automatic and does a very good job of keeping you right next to the action. The new special power-ups such as Bee Mario and Ghost Mario all control well and add some variation to the game.
Graphics
Super Mario Galaxy features the most gorgeous and polished graphics we have yet to see on the Nintendo Wii. The slowdown is minimal and it runs at a very constant 60fps. The animations are gorgeous and all the characters are flourished with detail and personality.
Presentation
You've got the basic Mario storyline of Princess Peach gets kidnapped and you have to rescue her. If you are buying Super Mario Galaxy for its story then think again because it is hardly the most original story. This time there is a slight twist and you get the option to hear a `side story' which tells the story of Princess Rosalina and how she ended up where she was. There is WiiConcect24 support where you can send shots of your high score tables for your friends to view. Overall presentation is fantastic.
Sound
The music which Koji Kondo and his team have conjured up for this game is incredible. The orchestrated music contrasting with the classic Mario themes works a treat. The minimal voice work which is in the game is also good and Mario is well voiced by Charles Martinet. This is definitely a massive plus for the game.
Overall
Super Mario Galaxy is clearly one of the best games ever made. Nothing else could really be done to make this game any better and to call it anything but perfect, would be a lie.
If you have a wii or are going to get one this christmas (yea right) get this November 27, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
SUPER MARIO GALAXY IS THE BEST GAME ON THE WII EVER! i wasn't really sure whether to get super mario galaxy because im not into adventure-type games, but this is the best ever game made for the wii so far, and i think it will stay one of the best as long as the wii lives :) i read a review in nintendo magazine and they said it was brilliant, etc. so i decided to get it. the moment i saw the glorious scenery and graphics, and heard the beautifully orchestrated music, i was in love. of course, as with all mario games, it has to end sometime, and thats the only bad point. im so glad i got this, it isn't just an adventure game; it is a masterpiece, and the different planets mean theres something for almost everyone! if you have a wii or are getting one for christmas (errr. yeah right, thatll be easy) get super mario galaxy. simple as. xxx
What a brilliant game! November 16, 2007
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
It arrived today, on release, around four o'clock... and it's now nine, and I still can't stop playing it!
The music... is so awesome... going to some areas and hearing classic Mario tunes really brings a smile as you instantly remember it!
When you fly through the Galaxy ... the only word that can be used is... Wow!
Its a really really beautiful game, It's so relaxing, and some of the levels are fiendishly clever, with tricks everywhere.
The Graphics... are AMAZING! They really must have been working on this game's looks because it looks like a 360 title! This raises the bar for future Wii games... and (hopefully) stops lazy developers taking Playstation 2 ports to the Wii.
This is the game of the year IMO.
Mario is back on form. Well done Nintendo, you deserve a pat on the back... *pat pat*
It's a Me! Mario!
When Nintendo do it....they do it well. November 17, 2007
36 out of 41 found this review helpful
I am ashamed to admit this but I was a little unsure of this Mario entry and felt the idea was a little weird. I have been keeping a close eye on the reviews and couldn't see why it would work with it's spherical platforms and new ideas.
Well, I can now fully understand why I didn't understand and it is simply down to the fact that the game is so different and also so Mario that you just can't explain it. You are better off just trying it.
Starting out in the game gives a nice little story as you would expect from the Mario franchise and gives a nice feel. When the game begins, you tend to be just getting the feel of the controls and thinking to yourself - 'Weird'. Then something strange happens, the classic music (slightly orchestrated) kicks in and wow, the game just makes you smile.
The graphics are wonderful and the sound is top notch. The level design is totally amazing and there is a great feel that the game will last forever but as one review had said that with all Mario games, they have to come to an end and this I believe will be the games biggest downfall.
Once again, sheer Nintendo brilliance November 27, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Where do I start with this? This game is amazing and really has to be seen to be believed. I was initially sceptical about the whole planets/space theme, but my god does it work.
Each level or "galaxy" is broken down into several islands/floating planet things, with each having their own obstacles to negotiate. The key to this game though, is that generally speaking, you can go "under" the level as well across it as you normally would. This is extremely difficult to describe and has to be seen to really understand it. This key feature introduces a whole new dimension to the game, and gives it staggering potential for level design. It is very weird at first with the controls and camera leaving you unsure initially, but it doesn't take long at all to get used to them.
The other thing about this game that really stands out is it's visuals. This game is absolutely gorgeous, and I was playing it without the HD component cable! As is typical of a mario game, the colours are so rich and everything looks perfectly designed. The music as well, is typical mario, and effortlessly combines the feel of 16-bit gaming with grandiose, scene-perfect music.
Finally, the controls are extremely intuitive and are pretty much the same as Mario 64 & Sunshine. This helps, as the game is different enough as it is with all the gravity/camera shifting to deal with.
Another plus point, is that the controls aren't over "Wii'd". What I mean by this is that on Super Monkey Ball, everything is controlled "Wii-style". For instance, to scroll through the menus you need to tilt the remote left and right. JUST SET IT UP TO USE THE D-PAD! Not everything needs to be incorporated into the remote! Thankfully, Mario Galaxy keeps things simple and uses these useful features where appropriate, rather than for everything. Like Resident Evil 4, the nunchuk and remote combo works effortlessly without over-complicating anything.
Bottom line is, why are you reading this? Go out there and buy this now!
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