Platformer

Super Mario Galaxy

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

2007

Released

Platform

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 1, 2007

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Platformer

Playable on

Nintendo

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Nintendo SwitchWii

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About this game

A 3D platformer and first Wii entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Galaxy sees Mario jump across planets and galaxies with varying items, enemies, geographies and gravity mechanics in order to reach his enemy Bowser, who has attacked the Mushroom Kingdom and hijacked Princess Peach's castle with her inside.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Spherical worlds and shifting gravity shape level design.
Imaginative galaxies provide varied settings and platforming ideas.
Polished movement and jumping support approachable, advanced platforming.
Accessible challenges expand into demanding later objectives.
Orchestral music and colorful visuals define the presentation.

Cons

Camera behavior and changing gravity affect spatial orientation.
Recurring motion controls are less precise than button inputs.
Galaxy selection and the hub limit open-ended exploration.
Later objectives revisit areas and repeat timed challenges.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Platformer

Super Mario Galaxy

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

4.3

Users · RAWG

2007

Released

Platform

🔗▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 1, 2007

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Platformer

Playable on

Nintendo

Show all 2 versions ▾

Nintendo SwitchWii

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Spherical worlds and shifting gravity shape level design.
Imaginative galaxies provide varied settings and platforming ideas.
Polished movement and jumping support approachable, advanced platforming.
Accessible challenges expand into demanding later objectives.
Orchestral music and colorful visuals define the presentation.

Cons

Camera behavior and changing gravity affect spatial orientation.
Recurring motion controls are less precise than button inputs.
Galaxy selection and the hub limit open-ended exploration.
Later objectives revisit areas and repeat timed challenges.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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