Super Mario Galaxy

The iconic character that will forever be associated with the history of video games is back in Super Mario Galaxy on Wii. Everyone’s favorite red plumber...
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Wii

9.8

excellent

Game Overview

The iconic character that will forever be associated with the history of video games is back in Super Mario Galaxy on Wii. Everyone’s favorite red plumber returns in yet another quest to save the Princess. The game makes use of unique Wii controls as Mario warps around three-dimensional space in fun, new ways. Players can collect 120 stars throughout several gorgeously designed levels and can even unlock Luigi after fully completing the game. Super Mario Galaxy is a Wii game that no fan of the series should be without.

Game Screenshots

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Expert Reviews

95/100

score

The stellar presentation and fantastic level designs combine to make Super Mario Galaxy the Wii's game to beat and one of Mario's greatest adventures yet.

98/100

score

Clear your schedules gamers, this is it - the kind of masterpiece, showpiece, and trophy game that we wait years to obtain.

97/100

score

One of the greatest platformers I have ever played, Wii's best game, and an absolute must-own experience. And to me, this odd trek through space really does feel like the true sequel to "Mario 64."

Character Profiles

Mario
Also known as: Jumpman, Paper Mario, Super Mario, Mario Mario, Gonzalez, Baby Mario Created by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario started out chasing apes, but now resides happily in the Mushroom Kingdom. He's got a full-time job rescuing the Princess, who gets swiped by Bowser every time she steps out of the castle. Other appearances include Yoshi's Island (SNES), Mario Golf (various), Mario Party (N64) and Super Smash Brothers (N64).

Game 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, low-gravity jumps across wild alien terrain as they experience platforming for a new generation.

GameZone's Wii Game of the Year '07

Games Demystified: Super Mario Galaxy

Game Specs

Audio/Video
In-Game Dolby Digital

Controllers
Nunchuk Controller

Modes
Co-op 2, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Stick
Move

Control Pad
Change Camera View

A Button
Confirm. Jump. Speak. Read. Swim. Grab a Pull Star.

B Button
Shoot Star Bit. Cancel Command.

+ Button
Pause Menu

Pointer
Grab Star Bits

C Button
Camera Reset

Z Button
Crouch. Dive.

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild cartoon violence