Firstly, the game looks absolutely stunning. Not only does it run in 480p and in widescreen, the game features some beautiful colors, fantastic texture work, and some stellar special effects. The Mario character model is easily the best we've seen in any Nintendo game so far: it's not hard to think that the in-game cut-scenes are pre-rendered at times. Galaxy, at the very least, shows that the Wii is a capable piece of hardware, so long as developers take time and care with it.
We love running around the miniature planets. In one sequence, we had to chase adorable bunnies, in a homage to the original Super Mario 64. Later on, there was a psychedelic platforming sequence, where platforms would rapidly fly in under Mario. Very futuristic, and unlike anything seen in the Mario series so far. There are tons of clever moments that make Mario feel fun, and more importantly, fresh. One level featured Mario turning into a bumblebee. Floating upwards in the sky easily made us feel giddy ... could it be the best Mario power-up since the Tanooki Suit?
Super Mario Galaxy succeeds because it brings innovative gaming ideas that are fun, even without the Wii Remote. In fact, the Wii waggle could easily be removed from the game with none the wiser. We also got to try the "multiplayer" mode, in which the second controller can act as another pointer to help Mario: it can stun enemies, and Mario as well. A player that refuses to play well with others will want to point at Mario, stopping him in his tracks.
Galaxy is everything we've wanted, and more. It's cute, it's colorful, it's beautiful, and most important ... it's fun. It pushes the technical limits of the Wii, and provides gameplay that will attract both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Super Mario Galaxy will arrive exclusively on Nintendo Wii this November.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-12-2007 @ 2:58AM
caffeineman315 said...
Alright, first off
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I am sooo glad to see this game getting applause from the community at large!
I just hope nintendo can make do with the hardcore shooters pretty soon...
or what about this balance board thingy, imagine tilting it at an angle and adjusting it for the acceleration and brakes in mario cart so its senceing your pressure on it and how fast you wanna go...?
And what about fps, the board could be like lower body control like strafing and ducking and stuff...
Or maybe like a bongo for rythem(sp)games, the possibilitys are endless
-Siege
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7-12-2007 @ 3:08AM
Justin Hall said...
I cannot wait for this game.
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7-12-2007 @ 4:16AM
oni-link said...
It's true the despite Nintendo's emphasis on innovation the Wii's graphical capabilities are largely untapped. Nintendo, in order to gain 3rd party support had held on to it's top guns. However, many of these 3rd party doesn't seem to appreciate the potential Wii brings to the table so they just end up bring weak ports *cough*UBISOFT*cough* to gain a quick buck instead of showing what the system can really do!!! But this has ramifications as I will no way in HELL buy another Ubisoft product for the Wii. IF those are what 3rd parties bring to the table; than good ridance to them and hello first party!!!
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7-12-2007 @ 9:07AM
Samuel said...
This all looks very good and everything, but I personally always knew the big N would pull the big three off. What I am waiting for is ANY info on Battalion Wars II!
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7-12-2007 @ 9:25AM
Modeps said...
Galaxy is one of the games I bought the Wii for. You just cant beat the Italian plumber.
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7-12-2007 @ 9:44AM
Valien said...
What they really need is to make Tank Battle in Wii Play - multiplayer and improve on it! I'd play that for hours...days..weeks..months...hehe..
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7-12-2007 @ 2:38PM
cristi? said...
I hate you NWF...
I cant wait for this D:
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7-12-2007 @ 4:16PM
kika said...
the more i see pics of the game the more it reminds me of the french book, "the little prince" , anyone read it. not a bad read
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7-12-2007 @ 5:18PM
Mr Khan said...
That was a unique book about a kid living on a planetoid the size of a house
But i really, really like what i see. That took the concept of 3D platforming and made it fully 3D
this game will break dimensional boundaries of all kinds
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7-12-2007 @ 7:27PM
krd1979 said...
This is a game that I could have fun just watching, let alone playing. To me, this is pure Nintendo magic and it makes me happy just to see or hear anything about it. November really can't come soon enough.
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7-27-2007 @ 12:02PM
wiiboy101uk2007 said...
erm the wii is less powerfull than a xbox HAHAHAHAHAHAHA "POLITICAL" PRO SONY (GET IT SELLING BY CALLING WII GRPHICS CRAP)BULL SHIT MORE LIKE 4 TIMES A XBOX
IV SAID IT BEFORE ILL SAY IT AGAIN NEAR 360GRAPHICS MINUS HD AND MINUS 360 LOADTIMES COUGH
ANTI WII GRAPHICS REPORTING IS PRO SONY ANTI NINTENDO POLITICS NOT WII HORSEPOWER FACT
YORN FANBOY 3RD PARTY PR LYERS AND ANTI NINTENDO JURNALISTS
DONT YOU LOOK STUPID NOW
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