IGN gives Super Mario Galaxy 2 a perfect 10

[Micah]

I still won't get it, seeing as people said that SMG was terrific, but I got bored of it quickly.

But you won't get bored from Super Mario Galaxy 2. All the reviews are saying that, though the original Super Mario Galaxy got boring at times, the sequel never bores you. It keeps throwing new things at you constantly. I'd really consider it if I were you.

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I think he's just trying to tell him that it might not be so bad than the first one.

The first one averaged 97% in terms of reviews. It wasn't received as a bad game, but I personally didn't like it that much.

 

[Mino]

I'm assuming that you must have absurdly tiny hands to think that the 360's controllers are bulky, the... handholds, I suppose... are smaller than a Wiimote, and similar in size to the nunchuck. And speaking of the nunchuck, you can not possibly find that more comfortable. It has an angle that sticks directly into your hand. If you ever get the chance, compare the two. I just did.

Now that I think of it, I might have been thinking of the original Xbox controller. Either way, neither Xbox controller suited me. I didn't like the buttons, the button placement, the control sticks, the D-pad, and just the overall feel of it. I just didn't like it. And, yes, I find the Nunchuk to be very comfortable in my hands. Don't *censored.3.0*ing tell me what I can and can't find comfortable. I have my preferences and you have yours. Why is that so hard to believe?

Well *censored.3.0* you then! If you're talking about the original Xbox controller, of course you didn't like it. The *censored.3.0*ing hulk couldn't have handled that beast. Even the redesign they did later in the Xbox's production cycle was still sizable.

 

[Yokie]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I think he's just trying to tell him that it might not be so bad than the first one.

The first one averaged 97% in terms of reviews. It wasn't received as a bad game, but I personally didn't like it that much.

So did I, but I'm giving it another chance because this looks way better than the first one. Only time will tell.

 

[Tyeforce]

I still won't get it, seeing as people said that SMG was terrific, but I got bored of it quickly.

But you won't get bored from Super Mario Galaxy 2. All the reviews are saying that, though the original Super Mario Galaxy got boring at times, the sequel never bores you. It keeps throwing new things at you constantly. I'd really consider it if I were you.

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

 

[Tyeforce]

I'm assuming that you must have absurdly tiny hands to think that the 360's controllers are bulky, the... handholds, I suppose... are smaller than a Wiimote, and similar in size to the nunchuck. And speaking of the nunchuck, you can not possibly find that more comfortable. It has an angle that sticks directly into your hand. If you ever get the chance, compare the two. I just did.

Now that I think of it, I might have been thinking of the original Xbox controller. Either way, neither Xbox controller suited me. I didn't like the buttons, the button placement, the control sticks, the D-pad, and just the overall feel of it. I just didn't like it. And, yes, I find the Nunchuk to be very comfortable in my hands. Don't *censored.3.0*ing tell me what I can and can't find comfortable. I have my preferences and you have yours. Why is that so hard to believe?

Well *censored.3.0* you then! If you're talking about the original Xbox controller, of course you didn't like it. The *censored.3.0*ing hulk couldn't have handled that beast. Even the redesign they did later in the Xbox's production cycle was still sizable.

Then we can both agree on that, lol. But I still don't like the 360 controller. It's hard for me to like anything without motion control now (except the GameCube controller, because it's pure awesomeness XD).

 

[Yokie]

I'm assuming that you must have absurdly tiny hands to think that the 360's controllers are bulky, the... handholds, I suppose... are smaller than a Wiimote, and similar in size to the nunchuck. And speaking of the nunchuck, you can not possibly find that more comfortable. It has an angle that sticks directly into your hand. If you ever get the chance, compare the two. I just did.

Now that I think of it, I might have been thinking of the original Xbox controller. Either way, neither Xbox controller suited me. I didn't like the buttons, the button placement, the control sticks, the D-pad, and just the overall feel of it. I just didn't like it. And, yes, I find the Nunchuk to be very comfortable in my hands. Don't *censored.3.0*ing tell me what I can and can't find comfortable. I have my preferences and you have yours. Why is that so hard to believe?

Well *censored.3.0* you then! If you're talking about the original Xbox controller, of course you didn't like it. The *censored.3.0*ing hulk couldn't have handled that beast. Even the redesign they did later in the Xbox's production cycle was still sizable.

Then we can both agree on that, lol. But I still don't like the 360 controller. It's hard for me to like anything without motion control now (except the GameCube controller, because it's pure awesomeness XD).

You said it man.

 

[Jas0n]

I still won't get it, seeing as people said that SMG was terrific, but I got bored of it quickly.

But you won't get bored from Super Mario Galaxy 2. All the reviews are saying that, though the original Super Mario Galaxy got boring at times, the sequel never bores you. It keeps throwing new things at you constantly. I'd really consider it if I were you.

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

It would harm his wallet.

&The gamecube controller is AWFUL. How you like that over the xbox one I'll never know.

 

[Pear]

I still won't get it, seeing as people said that SMG was terrific, but I got bored of it quickly.

But you won't get bored from Super Mario Galaxy 2. All the reviews are saying that, though the original Super Mario Galaxy got boring at times, the sequel never bores you. It keeps throwing new things at you constantly. I'd really consider it if I were you.

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

 

[Jas0n]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

 

[Yokie]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

It would harm his wallet.

&The gamecube controller is AWFUL. How you like that over the xbox one I'll never know.

I prefer the GameCube controller over the Xbox one...

 

[Rocketman]

I'm assuming that you must have absurdly tiny hands to think that the 360's controllers are bulky, the... handholds, I suppose... are smaller than a Wiimote, and similar in size to the nunchuck. And speaking of the nunchuck, you can not possibly find that more comfortable. It has an angle that sticks directly into your hand. If you ever get the chance, compare the two. I just did.

Now that I think of it, I might have been thinking of the original Xbox controller. Either way, neither Xbox controller suited me. I didn't like the buttons, the button placement, the control sticks, the D-pad, and just the overall feel of it. I just didn't like it. And, yes, I find the Nunchuk to be very comfortable in my hands. Don't *censored.3.0*ing tell me what I can and can't find comfortable. I have my preferences and you have yours. Why is that so hard to believe?

:r Chill out for once. Life's too short to worry about controller preferences.

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep

I think you missed the part "people said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

It would harm his wallet.

&The gamecube controller is AWFUL. How you like that over the xbox one I'll never know.

By "try" I meant rent or borrow the game, not necessarily purchase it.

And, again, why is it so hard to understand that I have different preferences to you? The GameCube controller is my absolute favorite traditional controller of all time. It may not be true for you, but that doesn't mean it can't be true for me. We have different preferences.

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

First of all, every single review I've read says that Super Mario Galaxy 2 certainly does have the "wow" factor, more so than the first one. That is, when it comes to surprises and new gameplay mechanics. Obviously, if you've played the first Galaxy, then the style and controls of Galaxy 2 will be familiar to you, but that's about it. The game throws new surprises at you with every Star.

And I don't know where you're getting that it's "making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so". If anything, the galaxy feels bigger in Galaxy 2. And they haven't completely removed the story. It still has some story to it (and, yes, beyond the normal Bowser kidnaps Peach), but story is far from the main focus of a Mario game.

 

[Rocketman]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He iswhy he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

First of all, every single review I've read says that Super Mario Galaxy 2 certainly does have the "wow" factor, more so than the first one. That is, when it comes to surprises and new gameplay mechanics. Obviously, if you've played the first Galaxy, then the style and controls of Galaxy 2 will be familiar to you, but that's about it. The game throws new surprises at you with every Star.

And I don't know where you're getting that it's "making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so". If anything, the galaxy feels bigger in Galaxy 2. And they haven't completely removed the story. It still has some story to it (and, yes, beyond the normal Bowser kidnaps Peach), but story is far from the main focus of a Mario game.

Yeah, but he doesn't have to agree with the reviews. Just because Modern Warfare got a 9, doesn't mean that you have to like it.

 

[Pear]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He iswhy he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

First of all, every single review I've read says that Super Mario Galaxy 2 certainly does have the "wow" factor, more so than the first one. That is, when it comes to surprises and new gameplay mechanics. Obviously, if you've played the first Galaxy, then the style and controls of Galaxy 2 will be familiar to you, but that's about it. The game throws new surprises at you with every Star.

And I don't know where you're getting that it's "making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so". If anything, the galaxy feels bigger in Galaxy 2. And they haven't completely removed the story. It still has some story to it (and, yes, beyond the normal Bowser kidnaps Peach), but story is far from the main focus of a Mario game.

Yeah, but he doesn't have to agree with the reviews. Just because Modern Warfare got a 9, doesn't mean that you have to like it.

It's all opinion. In my opinion, MW2 is a 397.2/10, but for you it might be a 2/10.

 

[Jas0n]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He iswhy he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

First of all, every single review I've read says that Super Mario Galaxy 2 certainly does have the "wow" factor, more so than the first one. That is, when it comes to surprises and new gameplay mechanics. Obviously, if you've played the first Galaxy, then the style and controls of Galaxy 2 will be familiar to you, but that's about it. The game throws new surprises at you with every Star.

And I don't know where you're getting that it's "making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so". If anything, the galaxy feels bigger in Galaxy 2. And they haven't completely removed the story. It still has some story to it (and, yes, beyond the normal Bowser kidnaps Peach), but story is far from the main focus of a Mario game.

I ]http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/05/super-mario-galaxy-2-review/[/url]

A couple of quotes from the review:
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The most obvious example is that the levels are linked together by a straightforward linear map, rather than a big, open, nonlinear hub. Although this will probably help casual gamers understand what they need to do to progress in the game, I don

 

[«Jack»]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He is allowed to have his own tastes, you know.

I know he has his own tastes, but I'm saying the Super Mario Galaxy 2 will likely hold his attention much better than the original Galaxy. I'll admit that the original did get a tad boring at times, but I still consider it a terrific game, one of the best games ever, in fact. And Super Mario Galaxy 2 is all that plus more, and even better. Really, it depends on why he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have to play.

I didn't like it because platformers never interest me. The game didn't have anything wrong, I just didn't get too interested in it.

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

Since I'm the one who spawned this argument of why or why not I should get it, I feel that it's necessary to say that this is exactly how I feel about it.

 

[Tyeforce]

Quoting limited to 4 levels deeppeople said SMG was terrific" but he got bored of it quickly.

People just happen to think SMG2 is terrific, too. He iswhy he got bored of the first Super Mario Galaxy. If it had anything to do with level design, then he shouldn't worry about being bored by the sequel. But if it was because he just doesn't like platforming games or something, then maybe the sequel won't do it for him, either. But there's no harm in trying, is there? Seriously, this is looking to be one of those games that you just absolutely have

This is exactly how I feel.

The game was good and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but it just didn't have that wow factor, it didn't pull me in and keep me interested, it didn't make me want to complete the game.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be even worse in that factor, considering it's completely removing the story, aswell as making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so.

First of all, every single review I've read says that Super Mario Galaxy 2 certainly does have the "wow" factor, more so than the first one. That is, when it comes to surprises and new gameplay mechanics. Obviously, if you've played the first Galaxy, then the style and controls of Galaxy 2 will be familiar to you, but that's about it. The game throws new surprises at you with every Star.

And I don't know where you're getting that it's "making the galaxy feel really small just to cater towards the casual gaming audience even more so". If anything, the galaxy feels bigger in Galaxy 2. And they haven't completely removed the story. It still has some story to it (and, yes, beyond the normal Bowser kidnaps Peach), but story is far from the main focus of a Mario game.

I ]http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2010/05/super-mario-galaxy-2-review/[/url]

A couple of quotes from the review:
<div class='spoiler_toggle'>Spoiler: click to toggle</div><div class="spoiler" style="display:none;">

The most obvious example is that the levels are linked together by a straightforward linear map, rather than a big, open, nonlinear hub. Although this will probably help casual gamers understand what they need to do to progress in the game, I don

 

[The Sign Painter]

I'm assuming that you must have absurdly tiny hands to think that the 360's controllers are bulky, the... handholds, I suppose... are smaller than a Wiimote, and similar in size to the nunchuck. And speaking of the nunchuck, you can not possibly find that more comfortable. It has an angle that sticks directly into your hand. If you ever get the chance, compare the two. I just did.

Now that I think of it, I might have been thinking of the original Xbox controller. Either way, neither Xbox controller suited me. I didn't like the buttons, the button placement, the control sticks, the D-pad, and just the overall feel of it. I just didn't like it. And, yes, I find the Nunchuk to be very comfortable in my hands. Don't *censored.3.0*ing tell me what I can and can't find comfortable. I have my preferences and you have yours. Why is that so hard to believe?

Or if you are like me, you hate the 360 because it is Microsoft.

 

[Blue_Jay]

Some of the time limit challenges on here are hard. I'd say that this is definitely more challenging than the first Super Mario Galaxy.