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Currently, ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' has received extremely positive reviews. ''EDGE'' magazine has given the game a perfect score of 10 out of 10, being the third ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game so far to receive such rating (the others were ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''). ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' grants a 97%, while ''Game Informer'' has given the game 9.25 out of 10.
Currently, ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' has received extremely positive reviews. ''EDGE'' magazine has given the game a perfect score of 10 out of 10, being the third ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game so far to receive such rating (the others were ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''). ''Official Nintendo Magazine'' grants a 97%, while ''Game Informer'' has given the game 9.25 out of 10.


==Gallery==
==Images==
===Box Art===
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Image:Smg2boxart.png|American box art
Image:SMG2_Japanese_Box.jpg|Japanese box art
Image:SMG2EUBox.jpg|European box art
Image:Super Mario Galaxy 2 AUS cover.jpg|Australian box art
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===Artwork===
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Image:SMG2 Marioyoshi.jpg|[[Mario]], [[Yoshi]] and a [[Luma (species)|Luma]]
Image:SMG2 Marioyoshi.jpg|
Image:RockMario.jpg|[[Rock Mario]]
Image:StarshipMario.png|
Image:SMG2_RockMushroom.JPG|A [[Rock Mushroom]].
Image:SMG2promoart.png|
Image:Cloud_Mario.jpg|[[Cloud Mario]]
Image:Galaxy2 5thlogo.jpg|
Image:SMG2 CloudFLower.JPG|A [[Cloud Flower]].
Image:Drillmario.png|Mario using a [[Drill]].
Image:SMG2 YoshiBerry.JPG|Yoshi eating a [[berry]].
Image:MarioandBaloonYoshi.jpg|Mario on [[Blimp Yoshi]].
Image:Marioyoshireed.png|Mario on [[Dash Yoshi]].
Image:MarioandLightYoshi.jpg|Mario on [[Bulb Yoshi]].
Image:AssistLumaSmg2.png|[[Co-Star Luma]]
Image:Assist Luma SMG2.png|Co-Star Luma performing the [[Star Spin]].
Image:Hungrylumasmg2.png|[[Hungry Luma]]
Image:CometMetal.png|A [[Comet Medal]]
Image:SMG2 PurpleLuma.png|[[Lubba]]
Image:StarshipMario.png|[[Starship Mario]]
Image:BowserJrCastle.png|[[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]] map icon.
Image:SMG2Artwork.jpg|Promotional group artwork used first in the box art.
Image:SMG2promoart.png|A complete promotional group artwork.
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===Screenshots===
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Image:2_SMG2.png|[[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] on a planetoid shaped like Mario's head, which may be a beta version of [[Starship Mario]].
Image:BalloonYoshiSMG2.jpg|[[Blimp Yoshi]] under the effects of a [[Blimp Fruit]].
Image:SMG2ss1.png|A snow statue of [[Bowser]] in [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2ss2.png|Mario battling [[Digga-Leg]].
Image:SMG2ss3.png|2 [[Grand Goomba]]s walking towards Mario in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2ss4.png|[[Mario]] on a small flower-filled planet in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2ss5.png|A beta shot of [[Mario]] holding a [[Drill]] on [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2ss6.png|[[Dash Yoshi]] under the effects of a [[Dash Pepper]].
Image:SMG2ss7.png|[[Mario]] talking to an unnamed wooden humanoid.
Image:SMG2ss8.png|[[Luma]]'s reappearance.
Image:SMG2 pic. 1.JPG|[[Mario]] on a water-covered planet, possibly from [[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]].
Image:BuoyBase2.jpg|An unknown galaxy that resembles the [[Buoy Base Galaxy]]. The switch used to decelerate time is shown as well. This galaxy was recently seen in a new video, and confirms that the music used in this galaxy is from [[Buoy Base Galaxy]].
Image:SMG_ItemBox.png|[[Mario]] on a planet with what looks like an [[Item Box]].
Image:SMG2 Yoshi egg.JPG|[[Mario]] standing near a [[Yoshi Egg]].
Image:Freeze ice.JPG|[[Mario]] after freezing the lake by hitting a switch that freezes the water in [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]].
Image:mg1.jpg|[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] on a tropical planet in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], with a [[Crab]] and a [[Pianta]], as well as a [[Pianta]] statue similar to the one in [[Delfino Plaza]].
Image:mg2.jpg|[[Mario]] using [[Pull Star]]s, avoiding a [[Blargg]].
Image:mg3.jpg|[[Mario]], riding on Fluzzard.
Image:Mg4.png|[[Mario]] battling the [[dragon]], [[Gobbleguts]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]].
Image:Mg5.png|[[Mario]] confronts [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr.'s]] robot, [[Mallettoid]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet]].
Image:SMG2 Screenshot Gobblegut.jpg|Another screenshot of [[Gobbleguts]]' battle.
Image:Mg6.png|The [[Starship Mario]].
Image:Mg7.jpg|[[Whomps]], which were not present in the first game, will make an appearance.
Image:Mg8.jpg|The map screen with World 2 selected.
Image:Mg9.jpg|Arriving in a planet with ruins.
Image:Mg10.jpg|[[Mario]] chased by four [[Boos]] and a [[Big Boo]].
Image:SMG2 Giant Land.png|[[Mario]] with some giant [[Paragoomba]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s in [[Supermassive Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Screenshot Flipswap.jpg|Mario in [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Giant Wigglers.png|Mario with giant [[Wiggler]]s in [[Supermassive Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Dark Matter Bones.png|The unknown, [[Dry Bones]]' skull-like enemy.
Image:SMG2 Comet Metal.png|Mario next to a [[Comet Medal]] in [[Upside Dizzy Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 glimmer bulb.jpg|[[Mario]] and [[Bulb Yoshi]] in [[Haunty Halls Galaxy]].
Image:Margal2 rock.jpg|[[Mario]] under the effect of the [[Rock Mushroom]] in [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]].
Image:Smg2map.jpg|The [[Starship Mario]] on the map.
Image:Smg2marioship.jpg|[[Mario]] on the [[Starship Mario]].
Image:Smg2starball.jpg|[[Mario]] on the [[Star Ball]] in an unknown galaxy.
Image:SMG2_Screenshot_Mandibug.jpg|Mario in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] with a [[Mandibug]].
Image:Image-SMG2 Screenshot Yoshi Tall Trunk.jpg|[[Yoshi]] in [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Screenshot Yoshi Hightail.jpg|[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] in [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Screenshot Yoshi Mario Star.jpg|[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] getting a star in [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 Screenshot Perpetual Motion.jpg|An unknown galaxy.
Image:Rainbow-mario.jpg|[[Rainbow Mario]] in [[Sky Station Galaxy]]<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jehkuKV4O9M</ref>
Image:Boo-Mario-and-a-flag.jpg|[[Boo Mario]] near a [[Midway Point]].
Image:The-weak-point-on-the-back-of-malletoid.JPG|The weak point on the back of [[Mallettoid]].
Image:Yoshi-eating-a-launch-star-berry.JPG|Yoshi eating a fruit that reveals a [[Launch Star]] after being eaten.
Image:SMG2 DashYoshiWater.jpg|[[Dash Yoshi]], running across the surface of a body of water.
Image:SMG2 CloudFlowerProof.jpg|A [[Cloud Flower]] in [[Cloudy Court Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 CosmicWitch.jpg|The [[Cosmic Spirit]] about to possess Mario in [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2 CosmicCoveGal..jpg|The underwater portion of [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2mariocosmicwitch.jpg|[[Mario]] talking to the [[Cosmic Spirit]] in [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]].
Image:AngryWiggler-SMG2.jpg|[[Mario]] goes down a slope that has some angry [[Wiggler]]s on it in [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].
Image:Adventure 8 img.jpg|[[Luigi]] talking to Mario in [[Sky Station Galaxy]]. [[Yoshi's House]] is behind them.
Image:Adventure 9 img.jpg|[[Mario]] in [[Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla]] near a [[Comet Medal]].
Image:HintTV-SMG2.jpg|[[Mario]] sees a [[Tip Network]].
Image:The-gigantic-bowser.JPG|The Gigantic [[Bowser]] in the [[Toad Town]].
Image:The-unknown-2D-galaxy.jpg|Through the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] before seeing giant [[Bowser]] at the castle.
Image:Image-SMG2spindig2.jpg|A planet in [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]].
Image:Cosmic cove.png|[[Mario]] in Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Image:Mario talking to luigi.png|Luigi talking to Mario.
Image:Luigi yoshi.png|Luigi and Yoshi about to get a Blimp Berry.
Image:Luigi sliding.png|Luigi sliding in Tall Trunk Galaxy
Image:Luigi massive galaxy.png|Luigi with three massive koopas.
Image:Mario vs giant bowser.png|Mario battling Giant Bowser.
Image:Helpme.png|Princess Peach yelling for help.
Image:Peewee pirahna battle.png|Mario battling Peewee Piranha.
Image:Peewee's body.png|Mario breaking Peewee Piranha's egg and revealing its body.
Image:SMG2 Lakitu Boss.png|[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] fight a [[Lakitu]] boss.
Image:SMG2 Spikeball Plant.png|New spikeball plant enemies.
Image:SMG2 HammerBro.png|[[Hammer Bro.|Hammer Bro]]s. appearance.
Image:SMG2 RollodilloBackside.png|[[Rock Mario]] battling [[Rollodillo]].
Image:Fire luigi galaxy.png|[[Fire Luigi]] throws a Fireball at a Bowser snow statue.
Image:Another-screenshot-of-the-principal-way.JPG|The intro of the game. Notice the same block structure from World 1-1 of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''.
Image:A-new-empire-of-bowser.JPG|Bowser in his giant form.
Image:A-new-specie-of-ghost-electrogoomba.JPG|Mario near ghosts resembling [[Electrogoomba]]s.
Image:Blackpirahna.png|A new species of [[Piranha Plant]]s.
Image:A-giant-luma.JPG|A Giant Luma.
Image:Bigbowser.png|Giant Bowser awaiting Mario to battle.
Image:SMG2WhompsFortress.png|A Whomp's Fortress look-alike. This is probably the so-called [[Throwback Galaxy]].
Image:SMG2beatblock.jpg|Mario in [[Beat Block Galaxy]]. The blocks disappear and re-appear to the beat of the music.
Image:Slipsand Galaxy.jpg|Mario in [[Slipsand Galaxy]], trying to avoid obstacles.
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===Logo===
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Image:Logomario galaxy2.PNG|First logo.
Image:Galaxy2logo2.jpg|Second game logo.
Image:Galaxy2_3rdlogo.jpg|Third game logo.<br>
Image:Galaxy2 4thlogo.jpg|Fourth game logo, featuring [[Co-Star Luma]].<br>
Image:Galaxy2 5thlogo.jpg|Final game logo
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==References==
==References==

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Template:Infobox Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the upcoming sequel to Super Mario Galaxy announced for the Wii, which will be released in 2010 in North America on May 23[1], in Japan on May 27, in Australia on July 1, and in Europe on June 11[2]. The sequel uses many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure in the outer space, Launch Stars, the Bee Mushroom and the elements of gravity, but also including new elements such as Yoshi, new power-ups and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players. All releases of the game except for the American version include a beginner's DVD.

Story

Some information has been revealed about the story of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. Princess Peach sends a letter to Mario, which translates to:

Dear Mario,
Do you fancy watching the shooting stars, whilst eating cake?
I'll be waiting at the castle.
Peach.

On his way over, Mario spots a mysterious light. He cautiously approaches it, and finds a small, lost baby Luma. The Luma is known as Baby Luma. Baby Luma follows Mario to the castle. Screenshots show a gigantic Bowser holding Princess Peach in his hand while facing Mario. He is says that he too huge for Mushroom Kingdom and needs a place more his size. He also says about having Peach bake a galaxy sized piece of cake for him. Currently, this is all that is known about the story. As in the first game and most main series games preceding it, Princess Peach must be rescued by Mario on Starship Mario from Bowser and Bowser Jr.[3] Airships, which were featured prominently in several levels of the first game as Bowser and his son's main mode of transportation around the galaxy, also appear, emerging from some sort of black hole warps.[4] Bowser Jr., as of the second trailer, has personally appeared inside a giant robot's head, apparently piloting it.[5] Mario is also seen fighting a robotic enemy resembling Bowser Jr.'s Megaleg robot from the first game.[4]

The European site said this about the storyline of Super Mario Galaxy 2:

"The Star Festival is in full flow as falling stars shower down on the Mushroom Kingdom once again. Princess Peach invites Mario to watch the festival at her castle, but en route he comes across a Luma who takes a shine to him and dives into his hat to hide, giving him the Spin move powers. Before he reaches the castle, Mario is concerned to see that a gigantic Bowser, super-sized from harnessing the power from the stars, is attacking and capturing Peach. As Bowser escapes, Mario launches into outer space in pursuit. Cue an incredible mission in outer space – to save the Princess and bring peace back to the Mushroom Kingdom!"

Characters

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Mario and Yoshi soaring in the sky in an early version of Cloudy Court Galaxy

Gameplay Elements

Gameplay is similar to Super Mario Galaxy, with a focus on platforming based on and around 3-D planets of varying sizes and landscapes. Power-ups, such as the Bee Mushroom, Boo Mushroom, Spring Mushroom, and Fire Flower will be making a return, along with new ones like the Rock Mushroom and the Cloud Flower[13], as well as various enemies and Airships. Launch Stars will also reappear for interplanetary navigation, along with a Luma and Mario's spin action. Plus, there seems to be the returning "Dark Matter" that appears as the medium for Cosmic Clones[4] and is seen as a portal through which Airships emerge from. 2-D stages featured in Super Mario Galaxy are also included in Super Mario Galaxy 2, introducing many new features. The game will have only 3 file slots to choose.

Videos and images have shown Mario sliding down a ramp, swimming underwater, picking up and utilizing a drill[4][5], hitting switches that freeze or solidify water[4], hitting switches that briefly decelerate time and discolor the screen[4], and rolling a giant snowball[4]. In some Purple Coin stages, Mario appears alongside many Cosmic Clones[4]. There is also a galaxy, called Cloudy Court Galaxy, of which some planets appear the form of percussion instruments[4].

One of the more notable additions in Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the inclusion of Yoshi. If Mario were to discover a Yoshi egg, he would merely crack it to release and use Yoshi. Yoshi will change colors when eating either a Dash Pepper, Blimp Berry or Glimmer Bulb Berry[14][7][15]; an orange-colored Yoshi darts at rapid speeds, a cyan-colored Yoshi inflates and floats upwards, or a yellow-colored Yoshi that lights up and shows hidden paths for a certain amount of time, respectively. When utilizing Yoshi, the player's Wii Remote cursor turns into a red sphere that detects targets for Yoshi's tongue[12]. Using the cursor allows Yoshi to swallow enemies and swing from special flowers.

Elements from older games are also included in the new game. These elements include a remix of Super Mario Bros.'s overworld theme (which is originally heard in Toy Time Galaxy from the predecessor, Super Mario Galaxy), a galaxy that is reminiscent to Giant Land from Super Mario Bros. 3, a remix of the second overworld theme from Super Mario World, and the checkpoint flag from New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and a remix of the slide theme from Super Mario 64. Red and blue platforms from Super Mario Sunshine will also be available, though they change sides when Mario spins in mid-air[5][12].

It is noteworthy to mention that Super Mario Galaxy 2 will not feature a hub, like the original's Comet Observatory, for traveling between different galaxies, making it the first 3D Mario game to do so.[16] Instead, Mario will travel through the universe on a planet shaped like his head, Starship Mario.[17] Like a hub area, however, Starship Mario can still be explored, much like the Comet Observatory, although it seems to be somewhat smaller. It has also been noted that the game will have over 240 Power Stars to collect[18].

Multiplayer from the original Super Mario Galaxy reappears, but instead of being another star cursor, the second player is, what appears to be, the orange Luma from the game's logo. [3]

Super Mario Galaxy 2 features ways to help players during gameplay similar to the Super Guide mode seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The player may request to the Tip Network, which it is a short demonstration of Mario taking some actions to progress on certain level. Another way the game offers is the Cosmic Guide mode. If the player finds a very difficult obstacle on his or her way, an entity, the Cosmic Spirit will ask to Mario if he needs some help. Activating this mode, Mario will pass automatically the level to find the Star. The player may stop this mode by pressing the D-pad, though once chosen this mode, the player will finish a level by getting a bronze Star instead of one gold.

In addition to that, unlike in Super Mario Galaxy, the player can now switch between playing as Mario or playing as Luigi in this game, however, he is not "unlocked" until 20 stars are collected.

Enemies

Items

List of Confirmed Locations

Galaxies

World 1
World 2
World 3
World 4
World 5
World 6
Special World

Other Locations

Bosses

Development

The game was revealed in 2009's Electronic Entertainment Expo along with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Although the game was worked very well along development, it was held back to 2010 due to the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii in November 2009. Template:Fact

According to Shigeru Miyamoto, 90% of the features in this game are new, whereas the remaining 10% were already introduced or featured in the original Super Mario Galaxy. Shigeru Miyamoto noted that "Really what we ended up with is more than 90% of what you'll see in Galaxy 2 is brand new. I'd say closer to 95, maybe even 99%. One of the new things was the inclusion of Yoshi, and also the use of the drill to open up and drill through stages."[31]

In an interview, Miyamoto stated that he would like to go with as little story as possible for Super Mario Galaxy 2.[32]

Reception

Currently, Super Mario Galaxy 2 has received extremely positive reviews. EDGE magazine has given the game a perfect score of 10 out of 10, being the third Mario game so far to receive such rating (the others were Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy). Official Nintendo Magazine grants a 97%, while Game Informer has given the game 9.25 out of 10.

Images

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References

  1. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named twitter
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  3. ^ a b c d e All Games Beta: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Famitsu scans
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q E3 2009 Trailer
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i 2010 Media Summit Trailer 1
  6. ^ a b c d e Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named official_site_jp
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i Super Mario Galaxy 2 Video Game, New Features Trailer HD | Game Trailers & Videos | GameTrailers.com
  8. ^ FNintendo testa Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Vídeo
  9. ^ Destructoid - Exploring the clouds in Super Mario Galaxy 2
  10. ^ GameTrailers.com - Fluffy Bluff Gameplay
  11. ^ a b c d e f 2010 Media Summit Trailer 2
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Hands On: Diggin’ Holes, Ridin’ Yoshis in Mario Galaxy 2 | GameLife | Wired.com
  13. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 Forecast Cloudy With A Chance Of Plumbers - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Kotaku
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Hands On: Rock Mario, Glowing Yoshi Power Galaxy 2 | GameLife | Wired.com
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Super Mario Galaxy 2 Hands-on - Wii Preview at IGN
  16. ^ N-Europe: News: No Hub In Galaxy 2
  17. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2: Light Yoshi, Rock Mario and more, Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii Previews | GamesRadar
  18. ^ Miyamoto On Mario Galaxy 2, More - Features - GameInformer.com
  19. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUzkO0pNE5Q
  20. ^ YouTube - 7 uoıssıɯsuɐɹʇ
  21. ^ a b c Super Mario Galaxy 2: Cloud Mario Play Test - IGN
  22. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named summit_interview
  23. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae Super Mario Galaxy 2 Prima Guide
  24. ^ a b c Top 5 Mario Galaxy 2 moments| ONM Blog | OfficialNintendoMagazine.co.uk
  25. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated Hands-on - Wii Preview at IGN
  26. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I_W2z70ADw
  27. ^ a b c Super Mario Galaxy 2 Preview for the Wii from 1UP.com
  28. ^ Today on the Spot :: Today On The Spot - Fable III
  29. ^ Lakitu Boss Battle
  30. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEf9jbgnHcM
  31. ^ E3: Miyamoto: Galaxy 2 Is As Big As The Original
  32. ^ Shigeru Miyamoto Interview at Wired.com

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