4.41 from 5380 ratings · #45 top rated on Grouvee
10271 members have it in their collection · 358 playing now · 1815 backlogged · 997 wish listed
How long? Main story 16h · with extras 20h · 100% 76h (from 51 logged playthroughs)
Review MantaOrlando 4/5 · Apr 27, 2025
Audiovisually this game is gorgeous to look at and listen to. I just find the controls to be somewhat janky and frustrating. Still one of the masterpieces of Nintendo in spite of it being frustrating at times.
Review gameOBER 3/5 · Mar 8, 2025
Loved this back in college when it first came out on the Wii. Blew my mind! When this was released as part of the 3D collection, I was excited to get back into it, especially after the disappointment of how bad the controls of Mario 64 were.
Yikes! This game did not age well! I'm not sure why I keep …
Loved this back in college when it first came out on the Wii. Blew my mind! When this was released as part of the 3D collection, I was excited to get back into it, especially after the disappointment of how bad the controls of Mario 64 were.
Yikes! This game did not age well! I'm not sure why I keep playing these older games this year, must be something nostalgic going on. The camera was just maddening in some levels, making it much more challenging than it should have been. The gravity mechanics are still amazing and you can see hints of future genius, but this game is yet another that I should have just kept in the memory banks.
Review Rabblitz 5/5 · Jan 6, 2025
This game is just, phenomenal, I can't even describe it. If you like good video games play this. A review wouldn't do it justice.
Review Heanihilator 5/5 · Nov 18, 2024
I broke out my old Wii for the kids and put this game in. They watched me play and beat Mario Odyssey last year and continue to collect over 500 moons this year. So it's a bit odd to be taking a step back after such a great game. Typically playing retro games with the kids, they can easily see …
I broke out my old Wii for the kids and put this game in. They watched me play and beat Mario Odyssey last year and continue to collect over 500 moons this year. So it's a bit odd to be taking a step back after such a great game. Typically playing retro games with the kids, they can easily see the difference (i.e. flat S/NES games vs today's 3D games), but a Wii game graphically almost holds up against newer games (especially Mario games), it's mostly just a bit blurrier when up on the projector. So when playing this vs Odyssey it only becomes clear that the handling and gameplay is a little more polished in the newer game.
It's surprising to me how well Mario Galaxy's gameplay holds up against the newer titles, though. The upside-down controls can be un-intuitive and super frustrating at times, and that's probably my biggest gripe with this one. I also like in Odyssey that you don't leave the world when you get a moon, where with Galaxy you have to start over after each star. Otherwise it's a super fun Mario romp that the kids enjoyed watching and I enjoyed playing just as much as Odyssey. And unlike Odyssey -- that has an absurd and unfixed number of moons (because you can purchase them??!) -- it's nice to have the fixed 120-star target to shoot for. I chose not to go through the tedium of getting all the stars again with Luigi, so I don't have a chance at getting the very last star, but I'm okay with that.
Overall, you can't go wrong with 3D Mario.
Review Gobelin_Powa 4/5 · Feb 29, 2024
9/10 J'ai pas fait beaucoup de Mario, mais lui juste exceptionnel. Platine. Merci Hugo de me l'avoir prêté.
Review cagebox 5/5 · Feb 17, 2024
Nintendo finds another way to keep Mario relevant and at the top of the videogame world in Super Mario Galaxy, a tremendously original game that is loads of fun to play. This great Mario 3D adventure that uses the Wii capabilities to the proper degree. One of the top 5 Wii games in the classic console's history, Mario Galaxy is …
Read moreNintendo finds another way to keep Mario relevant and at the top of the videogame world in Super Mario Galaxy, a tremendously original game that is loads of fun to play. This great Mario 3D adventure that uses the Wii capabilities to the proper degree. One of the top 5 Wii games in the classic console's history, Mario Galaxy is creative, fun, and introduces the popular character of Rosalina. There is nothing bad to say about Galaxy, but I never loved it as I did some of the other Mario games throughout the years.
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Review SinAndPunish 5/5 · Dec 7, 2022
No other game truly feels as magical to me as Super Mario Galaxy. So much creativity with no imperfections in sight, endless amounts of fun, magical environments, fun gameplay, good story, lovable characters, instant replay value, Great graphics for a Wii game that still hold up, popping colors, and insanely fun and cool galaxies. It’s truly what every game strives …
Read moreNo other game truly feels as magical to me as Super Mario Galaxy. So much creativity with no imperfections in sight, endless amounts of fun, magical environments, fun gameplay, good story, lovable characters, instant replay value, Great graphics for a Wii game that still hold up, popping colors, and insanely fun and cool galaxies. It’s truly what every game strives to be. It’s Mario’s peak game that everyone, even non-gamers and non Mario fans can get a kick out of this release.
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Review douglasracoon 5/5 · Aug 26, 2022
I never had a Wii, so I missed this when it was new. It's fantastic on the Switch! Great, great Mario game!
Review Witt997 5/5 · Apr 10, 2021
Bellissimo e originale Super Mario, questa volta nello spazio. I livelli di gravità sono eccellenti, come tutto del resto. Difficoltà ottima e ben bilanciata. L'osservatorio cometa di Rosalinda è stupendo da navigare come tutti i livelli. Completato sia con Mario che con Luigi al 100%, ossia 242 stelle. Voto: 10/10
Review antoniosm 5/5 · Apr 6, 2021
Nintendo did an excelent job chosing the space theme to a Mario journey; everything in the game fits perfectly. The soundtrack is amazing! The orchestra matches entirely with the whole space thing. I can surely say that I enjoyed every single minute that I spent playing it. The gameplay is extremely addictive, fun and gratifying. Despite the inital plot being …
Read moreNintendo did an excelent job chosing the space theme to a Mario journey; everything in the game fits perfectly. The soundtrack is amazing! The orchestra matches entirely with the whole space thing. I can surely say that I enjoyed every single minute that I spent playing it. The gameplay is extremely addictive, fun and gratifying. Despite the inital plot being the same from other Mario games, this one brings an entirely new "galaxy" to the Mario universe. The new moves that has been included, the new power-ups, the new way to play depending on the gravity of each planet, and specially, Rosalina. Her story is told in an subtle way and it is so beautiful and deep that made me feel emocional. I loved everything in this game, and I will certainly dedicate myself again to play it sometime. :)
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Review Zorbak 5/5 · Nov 1, 2020
This was one of those games that just hung around my backlog forever. With the release of 3D All-Stars, I finally got around to playing it. I loved it! This was the hardest 3D Mario to get used to. Coming straight from Sunshine, Mario feels a lot slower and floaty (which may be the point because of the gravity). At …
Read moreThis was one of those games that just hung around my backlog forever. With the release of 3D All-Stars, I finally got around to playing it. I loved it! This was the hardest 3D Mario to get used to. Coming straight from Sunshine, Mario feels a lot slower and floaty (which may be the point because of the gravity). At first, I didn't really like the feeling of going around the planets and the jumps felt imprecise. The game is more linear (which I actually enjoy) yet it felt like it was taking me along in a pretty unsatisfying way. Once you settle in, though, it's so much fun. A lot of really clever design and one cool idea after another. Also, thankfully it doesn't lean too heavily on motion controls. Completely recommended.
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Review OvalsOk 5/5 · Oct 8, 2020
Super Mario Galaxy is an extremely breathtaking experience.
The development for this game dates back to the near release of the Nintendo Gamecube. It was released on the Wii which goes to show how much time was put into this game. And it shows.
The Mushroom Kingdom is celebrating the Star Festival until Bowser interrupts and kidnaps Peach. Mario once …
Super Mario Galaxy is an extremely breathtaking experience.
The development for this game dates back to the near release of the Nintendo Gamecube. It was released on the Wii which goes to show how much time was put into this game. And it shows.
The Mushroom Kingdom is celebrating the Star Festival until Bowser interrupts and kidnaps Peach. Mario once again must save her. But now he is exploring the cosmos.
Super Mario Galaxy makes Bowser a bigger threat than ever and the concept of it taking place in space really sets that mood.
Mario in this game is a bit stiffer in controls compared to previous entries but it works really well regardless. His spin jump is a great feature.
I can't talk about Mario Galaxy without mentioning the music. It's the first orchestrated Mario game and it really captures the feeling of exploring space. It also contains some of the best pieces of video game music I've ever heard.
The level design, though very linear and straightforward is great. Not as good as the game's sequel, but still great. The environment of each Galaxy is great and it's a very beautiful game.
This also saw the debut of Rosalina who is an excellent character.
This is also the first 3D Mario game on console to let you play as Luigi if you collect all 120 stars.
This game is fairly easy but there are some difficulty spikes but they aren't as annoying as Super Mario Sunshine.
This game is extremely beautiful and holds a special place in my heart as it is the first game that made me fall in love with video games. When I played this again for the first time in years, I cried and that was due to the beauty of this game and it was the stepping stone into this crazy world for me
Thanks, Nintendo
Thanks Super Mario Galaxy
Would Recommend
5/5
Review DirtyMidnighter 5/5 · Jul 13, 2020
I don't even think it's THAT much of a hot take to say this is the best Mario game. It's definitely the one I enjoyed the most. I loved the inventive premise, the mind bending world design, the spectacle of it all. What it lacks in freedom of exploration it makes up for in tightly constructed levels that are a …
Read moreI don't even think it's THAT much of a hot take to say this is the best Mario game. It's definitely the one I enjoyed the most. I loved the inventive premise, the mind bending world design, the spectacle of it all. What it lacks in freedom of exploration it makes up for in tightly constructed levels that are a blast to play. The integration of Wii motion control is perfect in a way that is generally only seen in 1st party Nintendo titles. Just a really really fun game and a great one to play with The Daily Show playing on another TV as you look forward to the Presidency of Barack Obama. YES WE CAN!
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Review themacphisto 5/5 · May 28, 2018
Este señor con un serio fetiche por las tuberías decidió tirarse al espacio sin traje espacial y matar gente indiscriminadamente.
10/10 - Me quedaría sin oxígeno otra vez.
Review RhoKun 4/5 · Aug 12, 2015
This was originally a 3 stars game to me. I mean, it's a Mario game. Can't get any less and if Nintendo makes a Mario game worth less than that, I'd go get it anyway and play it to the last level, just for the sake of it.
then again, there's this complete galaxy thingie that completely bothered me the …
This was originally a 3 stars game to me. I mean, it's a Mario game. Can't get any less and if Nintendo makes a Mario game worth less than that, I'd go get it anyway and play it to the last level, just for the sake of it.
then again, there's this complete galaxy thingie that completely bothered me the second I saw the spots on TV, videos on youtube and all of it. It was the all times Mario, defying gravity in colorful galaxies made of completely random objects, with a strange new princess of the galaxy who looks exactly like some Emo Peach. To me, it looked forced. Like they ran out of ideas for good Mario games. But then came the Wii to my house, and with it, Mario Galaxy. So I had no choice but to put it to test. First thing I noticed was that they didn't run out of ideas. They had a shower of crazy new ones. Then I noticed that crazy ideas on Mario Galaxy weren't a bad kind of crazy. It added new environments, it added new features, new enemies, new allies... So yeah. they're nuts. Completely, positive nuts to bet on this colorful stuff to throw Mario in. I found myself looking for more and more stars, trying to figure out puzzles and find hidden stuff, playing everyday!
But the most important thing of all: They gave us back the long jump. That's why, Nintendo, bloody well done, here's your fourth star.
