Bush Mackel

A little while ago somebody was asking me about Super Mario Galaxy, the newest game starring Nintendo’s biggest and greatest character, Mario.

Since then, I have spent the better part of a week or so playing the game and loving absolutely every minute of it.

If you currently have a Wii or are looking to purchase one this holiday season, Super Mario Galaxy should definitely be at the TOP of your list on hot games to get!

Super Mario Galaxy
The story here isn’t really anything new - Princess Peach is kidnapped by Bowser and Mario has to rescue her. Shocker, I know. But what IS NEW is the fantastic gameplay Galaxy and the Wii brings to the table! In Super Mario Galaxy, levels (or galaxies as SMG refers to them) consist of different planets that Mario has to navigate in order to reach Power Stars that bring him closer to saving the princess.

Planets and Galaxies
What’s so cool about the game is that some planets are really like little balls that you’re running on top of… And what’s more, as you run or jump to the bottom of a planet, it’s not not like the camera adjusts your viewpoint. Which means that one second things will be right side up, and the next they’ll be upside down! 5 minutes into the game, you’ll not only be running in all kinds of freakish directions, but you’ll also be jumping from planet to planet, being pulled to their surfaces through some really fun gravitational physics. Something else that’s definitely worthy of mention is the variety in worlds. Developers really did a great job coming up with levels that feel fresh and new.

Wiimote + Super Mario = FUN FUN FUN!
One of the things that has worried me since I got a Wii was how long the luster of the controls would last. You know what I mean? Is the Wiimote and Nunchuck really the way of the future, are just another gimmick to get consumers to spend more money? Thankfully, Super Mario Galaxy answers that question by incorporating great control, great gestures and super cool wiimote minigames SEAMLESSLY into the action keeping every moment as fresh as the last.

Mario 64 vs Mario Galaxy
When you first get your hands on the game and start playing through, you will immediately think of Super Mario 64. You can’t help but to! But since THAT game was a gem that still holds out today, those comparisons are A OK. In fact, if you read other reviews of the game, many seem to be going into GREAT DETAIL comparing the two games. Here’s the short of it on that tip…

Mario 64 was revolutionary. It was Mario’s first foray into 3D and it basically got it right on the first time out. Since Mario has been in 3D before, Galaxy won’t give you that same “NEW KIND OF GAME” kind of feel, but it definitely takes the 3D platform genre to the next level.

Conclusion
Just like Mario 64, you grab stars at the end of every level and after so many (60) you’re allowed to beat the game. Currently, I’m up to 80ish - And I’m going to try for 120/1. I say that because you know I love games and seriously, I can’t get enough of this one! So no matter what age you are, you will love Super Mario Galaxy!