Super Mario Galaxy
Reddit take
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Pros
- Parent context: I think it (and its sequel) is probably the best Mario has ever been and is a 10/10 masterpiece. Reply: Having played both with and without motion controls, I don’t think the game intrinsically _needs_ them. Sweeping the...
- This game is very heavily inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games (particularly the 2nd one) and it shows.
- Parent context: Super Mario Galaxy is more of a vibe game than a gameplay game. The later linear 3D Mario games do level-based platforming better. ... Reply: I could not disagree more strongly with that. Galaxy has top-tier level design...
- I think it (and its sequel) is probably the best Mario has ever been and is a 10/10 masterpiece.
- So for me it checks a lot of boxes. Lots of variety and charm. I dont think either the platforming or the exploration is noteworthy. The soundtrack is. I'd probably give it an 8.9/10.
Cons
- Parent context: Not the point of this thread, but I’m with OP and even with you listing all these “heavy hitters,” I am not a fan of its library. Even Mario Galaxy is very mid to me and is outshined by every other 3D Mario. Reply: I unde...
- Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) on the original hardware, but my recent playthrough was via emulation, with a classic controller patch to play *without* the need for motion controls. ... While Galaxy offers variety, it can also feel like a disc...
- Super Mario Galaxy was another evolution of Mario’s 3D outings with improved graphics, high production values, and the novelty of spherical platforms, with gravity effects set in outer space. ... While Galaxy offers variety, it can also...
- Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) ... Great if you like the former [platforming], just good if you prefer the latter [exploration]. ... While I wouldn't say Galaxy's story or characters are bad, I would say they're just alright. ... I found these...
Sentiment
11 positive (69%) · 5 mixed (31%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted score: +70% · raw score 69%
What redditors said (10 of 16)
Parent context: I think it (and its sequel) is probably the best Mario has ever been and is a 10/10 masterpiece. Reply: Having played both with and without motion controls, I don’t think the game intrinsically _needs_ them. Sweeping the cursor around to collect star bits all the time is sort of busywork; it feels good to collect them, but there’s largely few negative consequences for missing them. And having the spin mapped to a button is a huge quality of life improvement.
This game is very heavily inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games (particularly the 2nd one) and it shows.
This game is very heavily inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games (particularly the 2nd one) and it shows. ... Again, you can tell the devs loved Mario Galaxy games because the structure, variety, and difficulty curve are right up there.
Parent context: Not the point of this thread, but I’m with OP and even with you listing all these “heavy hitters,” I am not a fan of its library. Even Mario Galaxy is very mid to me and is outshined by every other 3D Mario. Reply: I understand we all have different opinions but in no universe is Galaxy "mid", not today and especially not back then.
Parent context: Super Mario Galaxy is more of a vibe game than a gameplay game. The later linear 3D Mario games do level-based platforming better. ... Reply: I could not disagree more strongly with that. Galaxy has top-tier level design and gameplay.
I think it (and its sequel) is probably the best Mario has ever been and is a 10/10 masterpiece.
So for me it checks a lot of boxes. Lots of variety and charm. I dont think either the platforming or the exploration is noteworthy. The soundtrack is. I'd probably give it an 8.9/10.
Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) on the original hardware, but my recent playthrough was via emulation, with a classic controller patch to play *without* the need for motion controls. ... While Galaxy offers variety, it can also feel like a disconnected hodgepodge of levels. ... Score: 7.5/10 Good
Super Mario Galaxy was another evolution of Mario’s 3D outings with improved graphics, high production values, and the novelty of spherical platforms, with gravity effects set in outer space. ... While Galaxy offers variety, it can also feel like a disconnected hodgepodge of levels. ... Score: 7.5/10 Good
Super Mario Galaxy (SMG) on the original hardware, but my recent playthrough was via emulation, with a classic controller patch to play *without* the need for motion controls. ... While Galaxy offers variety, it can also feel like a disconnected hodgepodge of levels. ... Galaxy is worth checking out, but not necessarily the masterpiece you may expect. Score: 7.5/10 Good
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