Super Mario Galaxy 2

[Ric]

First trailers here> http://www.gametrailers.com/game/super-mario-galaxy-2/11416

Initial thoughts. Looks more or less the same formula as galaxy, could be a winner. No doubt Nintendo will have added some new ideas and concepots.

I wont forget this weird looking dude in a while -

[DarkMaster]

I'll be honest, when I saw a new Mario coming and then it was just him in space again, I thought that was total bull. Definitely more of the same, but it does look like good shit.

[Ric]

Here's the link for Mario And Luigi Bowsers Inside Story > http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-mario/50238

[Angrist]

I was pretty excited actually. I loved SMG and I was dying for more. I think everybody was. Many played through it a second time.

Now there's a sequel coming and people are complaining? Fools, what's gotten into you? It's Mario, it's great, it's coming to entertain you.

[Ric]

Mario & Donkey Kong: Minis March Again> http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-mario-vs/50239

[Jason1]

I LOVED Galaxy, so im really pumped about this. It may be more of the same, but so what? Hopefully it is a little more challenging because I found Galaxy to be a tad on the easy side.

[Dyne]

EAD Tokyo is wonderful. Jungle Beat was superb and Galaxy was phenomenal. There's really nothing to complain about here.

Well.. it would be sweet to have Luigi from the get-go. Come on Nintendo, that's what you've been missing since Mario 64, why can't you fulfill our wishes? I'm too lazy to get 120 whatevers.

[Typhoid]

It's Mario, it's great.



You sir, are the exact person Nintendo is glad buys their system.




Anyways, I still havent beaten SMG - (makes me think of Sub-Machine Gun) I'm really early on and just haven't picked it up again.

[Angrist]

Well I didn't say I like all Mario games. But in case of Super Mario Galaxy, I know it's amazing.

I have about 40 stars with Luigi. I don't really take the time for it, but when I do, it's still nice.

[BreakABone]

Well this is only a rumour, but would be crazy if true.

"We've just had some shocking news from an inside source at Nintendo: Sonic will be a playable character in Mario Galaxy 2! Wha?"

"More teasing from our insider: Sonic levels will be in 'Green Hill Galaxy'. Matthew's nearly in tears (of despair)"

[Jason1]

Man, thats dumb. Keep sonic out of Mario Platformers! I hope thats not true.

[Jonbo298]

They can get away with it in SMG because they can just say it's a different galaxy. You can't really make a good excuse in a "traditional" Mario game ;)

[Angrist]

That better be fake.

What I'd really like to see is (real) 2-player action. With Luigi and Mario together.

[BreakABone]

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New yummy trailer.
Rock Mario!

[magus113]

Looks good to me so far!

[BreakABone]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/sb4j/action/index.html

More new videos shows off some new aspects, and also get to hear some new music.

There is a remix of the SMW song (Ghost house and overworld) and Bowser's theme from SM 64.

[Angrist]

Spoilers! Time for me to go into hiding. :)

[BreakABone]

http://cdn.medialib.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/screens/screenshot_29513.jpg

New Costume, Cloud Mario

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/171203-want-a-huge-load-of-mario-galaxy-2-screens-have-them-/54659_X_gA_aA_06-noscale.jpg

Giga-Bowser

[BreakABone]

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This game just continues to look amazing.
And I can't WAIT.

[magus113]

I haven't seen much as trailers go and other random info with SMG2 because I want to be more surprised.

But got dayum

[Jason1]

Is that that lame feature where the game will basically play itself for awhile so lame people can get through difficult parts?

If so, I hate this feature.

[Angrist]

I have no problems with the superguide in NSMBW. Never used it once. And if other people get more fun from their game, good for them.

[BreakABone]

I have no problems with the superguide in NSMBW. Never used it once. And if other people get more fun from their game, good for them.

Yeah, its actually a really sweet idea, and I hope more games start using it.

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So glorious, only 3 weeks to go. :D

[Angrist]

Stop violating the copyrights of Viacom! :mad:

[BreakABone]

First reviews are coming in, I expect this is average slightly lower than original Galaxy,

http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/review-super-mario-galaxy-2


That desire to experiment is this astonishing game’s most dangerous achievement. As the adventures soars onwards, its various spaces become increasingly warped, and the final levels switch the emphasis from perfecting the 3D platformer to deconstructing it. Mario is rubbing up against the limits of the form as much as the edge of the universe here, and you’ll see worlds where ledges hang sparse in the air, and where ghosts plucked from the entire sweep of videogame history emerge in half-familiar clumpings of cubes or a nimble arrangement of switches.

Marvel at the pieces, but appreciate the whole. This isn’t a game that redefines the genre: this is one that rolls it up and locks it away. We’ve come so far, from stepping on mushrooms to drop-kicking meteors into the heart of the sun; Galaxy 2 offers a new understanding of where we’ve been, a new sense of wonder at where we’ll go next.

[Angrist]

Wait, did that article say there are only 60 stars?

[soccerant]

Craig Harris from IGN is past his 90th star, so I'm inclined to believe there will be the standard 120.

[Angrist]

Ok good. :) I couldn't imagine it only had 60 stars, but Nintendo have made some absurd decisions in the past...

[BreakABone]

Ok good. :) I couldn't imagine it only had 60 stars, but Nintendo have made some absurd decisions in the past...

The 60 is probably the number you need to beat the game like the 70 in 64/Sunshine and the 60 in the original Galaxy.

If I'm not mistaken, there are once again 240 stars in the game.

[soccerant]

Ok good. :) I couldn't imagine it only had 60 stars, but Nintendo have made some absurd decisions in the past...

That they have. But BreakABone is right in the sense that 60 is probably around the amount needed to complete the story.

And BreakABone, are you counting a second playthrough with Luigi for the 240 total?

[BreakABone]

That they have. But BreakABone is right in the sense that 60 is probably around the amount needed to complete the story.

And BreakABone, are you counting a second playthrough with Luigi for the 240 total?

Well that's the thing I'm curious about, Luigi is available during your first play-through of the game so I'm not sure WHAT the 2nd play-through is. :lolz:

[BreakABone]

First commercial for the game

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5 Min Training Promo from Japan

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[Angrist]

SMG has 242 stars.

[BreakABone]

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Reviews are coming in, and surprise surprise, the game is awesome. :drool:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/109/1091239p1.html
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3179424&p=44

[Jason1]

Amazon had better send me this game, and fast.

[Blix]

So this game is perfect. Awesome! I'm going to have even more games to play soon and little time for them all.

[Angrist]

I'm really looking forward to it, I'll probably get it on launch day.

[BreakABone]

So finally got my hands on this game, and so far its more of the awesomeness from the first game.

I've scored 20 Stars and 9 Comet Coins, and the sheer variety on display is once again staggering.

So far faced something like 6 unique boxes, had platforming challenges that have taken me around the globe, upside down, inside out. I've chased a rabbit while iceskating over chasms.

I've chained jump combos together to outscore a monkey. I've climbed high heights and raced with Yoshi.

[v1zzy]

I heard this game is incredibly epic, I am thinking if I buy this, I might just have to undust my wii and start playing it again

[Jason1]

Damn you Amazon and your slow shipping.

[BreakABone]

So now 45 stars in, and the game continues to throw new things at you and let doesn't feel overwhelming.

Let's see, I played through a giant world, where the level ended with some awesome 360 jumps to get the star.

Then I did some upside down and rightside up platforming, culminating in a boss battle that was pretty cool, but not the best the game has to offer.

Then there was an excellent Rube Goldberg esque level with a Gold Chain Chomp.

Game is still so awesome.

And of course, the true stars show their face now as Prankster Comets are opening up. :D

[Jason1]

I am loving this game, but its bugging me that i'm collecting all the comet coins, but so far no comets have shown themselves....

Also I thought Luigi was playable from basically the begining...im like 15 stars in, and still no sight of Luigi?

[BreakABone]

I am loving this game, but its bugging me that i'm collecting all the comet coins, but so far no comets have shown themselves....

Also I thought Luigi was playable from basically the beginning...im like 15 stars in, and still no sight of Luigi?

Luigi is kind of weird in the game, you don't unlock him like in the original Galaxy, but he also doesn't show up until like maybe 20-25 stars in.

And even then he isn't selectable, what happens is you go into a level and he will be standing there at the beginning and you are able to pick him for that stage if you want.

So far I've never refused to L man.

As for Comet Coins, they operate a bit similar, they open up after a certain number of stars or when you hit world 3, not exactly sure and then you'll get a lot of them

Oddly, not all Comet Coins mean there are PrankSter comets for the stage.

Anyhow, almost 70 stars in and this game continues to throw new things at you.

You think you seen it all and then the world literally flips on you. :lolz:

[BreakABone]

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Sessler's Soapbox about Galaxy and platformers in general.

[Angrist]

I'm really looking forward to it, I'll probably get it on launch day.So the game is out today, and I got it.
I was two stars in and got bored. :confused:

Perhaps it's because I'm still really into Monster Hunter 3. I'll play that first, Mario can wait!