Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players.

Released: 23 May 2010
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher: Nintendo
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric · Third person
Age rating: PEGI 3 · ESRB E
Platforms: Wii · Wii U
Genres: Platform · Adventure
Also known as: Mario Galaxy 1.5 · Motto Super Mario Galaxy · SMG2 · Super Luigi Galaxy 2 · Super Mario Wii 2 · Super Mario Wii 2: Galaxy Adventure Together

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Player rating: 96
Critic rating: 949
Ratings counted

The story

Shining stardust falls on the Mushroom Kingdom once every hundred years. That time had come again… “Dear Mario, Would you like to share some cake while we watch the shooting stars? Meet me at the castle! Peach” Mario ran through the field with stars falling around him. Suddenly, he noticed a strange light in the grass. As he peered cautiously through the reeds, he saw a small, lost Luma. With the baby Luma tucked safely under his cap, Mario rushed on to the castle. But when he got there, something unexpected was waiting for him…

Super Mario Galaxy 2