Super Mario Galaxy 2

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Developer(s):
Nintendo EAD Tokyo

Publisher(s):
Nintendo

Series:
Super Mario

Platform(s):
Nintendo Wii

Released Date(s):
North America: May 23, 2010
Japan: May 27, 2010
Europe: June 11, 2010
Australia: July 1, 2010

Genre(s):
Platformer

Mode(s):
Single-player & Multiplayer

Bree's Review:

In this engaging platform game, you play as Mario on a quest to defeat Bowser and rescue Princess Peach. Set across various galaxies within multiple worlds, some requiring starbits to unlock, the game balances strategy with classic platforming action. Between levels, you navigate from Starship Mario, interacting with characters like Toad, riding Yoshi, and managing your galaxy map. The gameplay is dynamic, featuring regular and special "prankster comet" levels that challenge you to beat levels under extra constraints such as time limits or without taking damage. Multiplayer mode adds a cooperative twist, allowing a second player to assist as orange Luma. Despite occasionally tricky controls, especially with Yoshi or Fluzzard, the game's difficulty scales well, complemented by an excellent soundtrack featuring tracks like Sky Station and Cloudy Court Galaxy. Overall, this is a thoroughly enjoyable platformer with rich gameplay and immersive challenges.