Games

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo

2010•Platformer•PEGI 3•About 22 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventureanimalsmonster/alien/supernaturalfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy

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Boxlist takeExpect a heightened, simple platformer, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like plain sailing over puzzles.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

IGDB rating

93 / 100

960 ratings

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About This Game

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Shining stardust falls on the Mushroom Kingdom once every hundred years. That time had come again… “Dear Mario, Would you like to share some cake while we watch the shooting stars? Meet me at the castle! Peach” Mario ran through the field with stars falling around him. Suddenly, he noticed a strange light in the grass. As he peered cautiously through the reeds, he saw a small, lost Luma. With the baby Luma tucked safely under his cap, Mario rushed on to the castle. But when he got there, something unexpected was waiting for him…

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureAnimalsMonster/alien/supernaturalFighting evilHuman spirit/resilience/survivalRescue/escape/jeopardy

Keywords

GhostsDinosaursGravityWizardsMinigamesMascotDeathIce skating

Where to play

Nintendo eShop

Details

Developers: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: 23 May 2010
Series: Mario Bros.
Platforms: Wii, Wii U
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 15h rushed, 22h normally, 29h complete
Age rating: PEGI 3
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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