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|title = Super Mario Galaxy | |title = Super Mario Galaxy | ||
|image = [[Image:OFFICIALUSASMGBOXART.jpg|250px]] | |image = [[Image:OFFICIALUSASMGBOXART.jpg|250px]] | ||
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|Director = Shigeru Miyamoto | |Director = Shigeru Miyamoto | ||
|released = (JP) November 1, 2007 <br> (US) November 12, 2007 <br> (EU) November 16, 2007 <br> (Aus) November 29, 2007 | |released = (JP) November 1, 2007 <br> (US) November 12, 2007 <br> (EU) November 16, 2007 <br> (Aus) November 29, 2007 | ||
|genre = ''' | |genre = '''Platformer''' | ||
|modes = Single player and two players | |modes = Single player and two players co-op | ||
|ratings = [[ESRB]]: E (Everyone) | |ratings = [[ESRB]]: E (Everyone) | ||
| | |platform = [[Wii]] | ||
|input = [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuk | |input = [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuck Attachment | Nunchuk]] | ||
|media = | |media = Wii Optical Disc | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Super Mario Galaxy''''' is the newest sequel to the series of [[Mario]]'s 3-D platformers, after ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. It uses parts of the cancelled Mario game for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], ''[[Super Mario 128]]''. With 700,000 copies preordered in Japan, and 400,000 in the U.S., it is the most | '''''Super Mario Galaxy''''' is the newest sequel to the series of [[Mario]]'s 3-D platformers, after ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. It uses parts of the cancelled Mario game for the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], ''[[Super Mario 128]]''. With 700,000 copies preordered in Japan, and 400,000 in the U.S., it is the most demanded [[Wii]] game to date. | ||
''Super Mario Galaxy'', unlike other Mario games, takes place in | ''Super Mario Galaxy'', unlike other Mario games, takes place in deep space. Most of the game's levels consist of many planets and planetoids, some big and some small, some flat and some round, some crazy and some tame. The game has 242 stars to collect (121 for [[Mario]] and 121 for [[Luigi]]). | ||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
{{spoiler}} | {{spoiler}} | ||
[[Image:Galaxytown.JPG|thumb|left| | [[Image:Galaxytown.JPG|thumb|left|Peach's neighborhood]] | ||
[[Image:unknownfloatingobject.jpg|thumb|left| | [[Image:unknownfloatingobject.jpg|thumb|left|[[Princess Peach's Castle|Peach's castle]] being lifted into space]] | ||
Every hundred years a comet passes over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and rains down magical stars and stardust. [[Princess Peach]] invites [[Mario]] to [[Princess Peach's Castle | her castle]] to join in the festivities. As the citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser attacks the Toads with his [[airship]]s and freezes them in crystals. He "invites" Peach to his new galaxy and | Every hundred years a comet passes over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and rains down magical stars and stardust. [[Princess Peach]] invites [[Mario]] to [[Princess Peach's Castle | her castle]] to join in the festivities and receive a special gift. As the citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser attacks the Toads with his [[airship]]s and freezes them in crystals. He "invites" Peach to the creation of his new galaxy and warps with her castle to the [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor | center of the universe]]. When Mario tries to save her, [[Kamek]] shoots Mario far away. Mario later wakes up on a small grassy moon and meets three [[Space Rabbit]]s who promise to tell [[Mario]] where he is if he catches them. When he does so, they take him to meet [[Princess Rosalina]], who tells Mario that the universe is in great danger after Bowser attacked Rosalina's "ship", the [[Comet Observatory]], and stole the [[Power Star]]s and the seven [[Grand Star]]s. Without these, the [[Comet Observatory]] is doomed. Rosalina asks him to rescue the [[Grand Star]]s in order to defeat Bowser, who took Peach to the [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor | center of the universe]]. Mario then starts his journey across the galaxies, freeing [[Power Star | Power-]] and [[Grand Star]]s. Once five of the Grand Stars are collected, the Comet Observatory becomes a starship and takes Mario to the [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor | center of the universe]]. Here he defeats Bowser in his brand-new galaxy, retrieves the last Grand Star, and rescues Princess Peach. Without this [[Grand Star]], the [[sun]] of Bowser's near-complete galaxy undergoes a supernova and becomes a gigantic black hole. Everything in the universe begins to fall in, including the Luma who had faithfully accompanied Mario. The black hole becomes a huge tornado which soon explodes. Mario appears in front of Rosalina, who had somehow managed to save him from the cataclysm. She tells him that this is not the end, but a new beginning for the universe, and that the universe is an endless cycle, but one that never repeats itself exactly the same way each time. Mario later awakens in the Mushroom Kingdom near Peach's castle. He sees everyone he's met throughout his adventure celebrating, while Bowser and Peach sit next to him. "Welcome! Welcome all of you new galaxies!" [[Mario]] exclaims, as the camera zooms out into space, revealing that the whole universe has been merged into one giant galaxy, and the game ends. If you beat the game with 120 stars, after the credits Rosalina and a group of Lumas appear on the planet Mario started on at the beginning of the game. Rosalina says "I'll be watching you from the stars" and flies off to the Comet Observatory. Finally, the white Luma is shown to be alive, now residing on the small planet. | ||
[[image:endingscene.PNG|thumb|right|Various characters celebrating after all of the galaxies have combined.]][[image:endingtyke.PNG|thumb|right| | [[image:endingscene.PNG|thumb|right|Various characters celebrating after all of the galaxies have combined.]][[image:endingtyke.PNG|thumb|right|Luma turning out to be alive.]] | ||
== Unique Features == | == Unique Features == | ||
''Super Mario Galaxy'' has many brand-new features that no Mario game has ever had, one of which is the [[Star Cursor]]. The player can shake the [[Wii Remote]] and make Mario perform a [[Star Spin]]. The Star Cursor is also used to perform a variety of tasks, from | ''Super Mario Galaxy'' has many brand-new features that no Mario game has ever had, one of which is the [[Star Cursor]]. The player can shake the [[Wii Remote]] and make Mario perform a [[Star Spin]]. The Star Cursor is also used to perform a variety of tasks, from using [[Pull Star]]s, to manipulating [[Sling Pods]], to collecting [[Star Bits]]. | ||
Unlike the last two titles, a Co- | Unlike the last two titles, a "Co-Star" (Co-op) mode is available, in which the second player controls a second [[Star Cursor]]. The extra [[Star Cursor]], unlike the main one, has the power to hold enemies still, shake bushes, and push certain things around. | ||
[[Image:cingcaliente.jpg|thumb|left|''Super Mario Galaxy'' unravels new gameplay features and extraordinary bosses.]] | [[Image:cingcaliente.jpg|thumb|left|''Super Mario Galaxy'' unravels brand-new gameplay features and extraordinary bosses.]] | ||
The game features new items | The game features new items such as the [[Launch Star]], which allows Mario to launch off of a planet and go flying to the next. There is little or no warning that a boss might be located on the next planet, little indication that Mario may be facing something terrible or something peaceful on where he's headed next, and no loading times and screens | ||
[[Manta Ray]]s take the place of [[Bloopers]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Mario will ride them in a pair of mini-game | [[Manta Ray]]s take the place of [[Bloopers]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Mario will ride them in a pair of mini-game-like racing stages. | ||
New enemies in this game include the Cosmic Bloopers | New enemies in this game include the Cosmic Bloopers and the Cosmic Bullet Bills. However, Mario meets new friends too, such as Cosmic Toads and Space Rabbits. [[Power Star | Stars]] make a comeback, leaving [[Shine Sprite]]s in the dust with their new orange-golden shine. The game will have the traditional goal of collecting 120 stars (first seen in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''), though with the slight twist of an unlockable finale star at the end and a new mission to re-collect all stars playing as Luigi, making for a grand total of 242 collectable stars. | ||
Additionally, Mario retains his ability to gain different abilities, via special mushrooms. Similar to ''Super Mario 64'', in which he could obtain the [[Wing Cap]] and [[Metal Cap]], Mario is able to collect | Additionally, Mario retains his ability to gain different abilities, via special mushrooms. Similar to ''Super Mario 64'', in which he could obtain the [[Wing Cap | Wing-]], [[Vanish Cap | Vanish-]], and [[Metal Cap]]s, Mario is able to collect mushrooms, such as the Bee Mushroom and the Boo Mushroom, which allow him to transform into [[Bee Mario]] and [[Boo Mario]], respectively. The [[Life Shroom | Life Mushroom]] replenishes any lost health and adds a second health meter, making [[Mario]]'s max. health six. Other powerups include the [[Spring Mushroom]], [[Fire Flower]], and [[Ice Flower]]. In addition, the [[Cannon]] from [[Super Mario 64]] returns. | ||
The game also has a level intro for every star, as | The game also has a level intro for each and every star, as in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Similar to Princess Peach's castle in ''Super Mario 64'', the [[Comet Observatory]] acts as the game's hub world. | ||
The game also contains side-scrolling levels with classic enemies such as [[Thwomp]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s. | The game also contains side-scrolling levels reminiscent of [[New Super Mario Bros.]] with classic enemies such as [[Thwomp]]s and [[Piranha Plant]]s. | ||
As in Super Mario Sunshine, Mario can jump on NPCs to gain extra height or annoy them. | As in Super Mario Sunshine, Mario can jump on NPCs to gain extra height or annoy them. | ||
It also features items and enemies that | It also features items and enemies that were absent in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', including [[Goomba]]s, [[Swooper]]s, the long jump, and [[Koopa shell]]s. | ||
[[Image:LuigiInGalaxy.PNG|thumb|Luigi encountering Bowser]] | [[Image:LuigiInGalaxy.PNG|thumb|Luigi encountering Bowser]] | ||
Once the player beats the game and gains 120 stars as Mario, he or she can go back to Rosalina and ask to fight Bowser again. Once Bowser is re-defeated, the Player now has the option to play as Luigi. He is faster and jumps higher than Mario, but he has | Once the player beats the game and gains 120 stars as Mario, he or she can go back to Rosalina and ask to fight Bowser again. Once Bowser is re-defeated, the Player now has the option to play as Luigi. He is faster and jumps higher than Mario, but he has less friction, making the game slightly harder. Once the player beats the game and collects 120 stars as Luigi, the 121st star becomes available. | ||
Oddly, when playing through the game as Luigi, the stars that required Mario to meet Luigi still | Oddly enough, when playing through the game as [[Luigi]], the stars that required Mario to meet [[Luigi]] still use [[Luigi]], bringing up the issue of two [[Luigi]]s in the game. [[Luigi]] ends up rescuing himself from the Haunted Mansion. [[Princess Rosalina | Rosalina]] then calls the second [[Luigi]] [[Luigi]]'s twin. At first, they appear to be exactly the same. However, if one looks closely at them, one will notice the playable [[Luigi]] is wearing lighter green clothes and is slightly shorter. It is unknown which one is the true [[Luigi]]. | ||
Super Mario Galaxy contains a few different types of stars, including red, green, and comet stars. The green stars are | Super Mario Galaxy contains a few different types of [[Power Star | stars]], including red, green, and [[Prankster Comet|comet]] [[Power Star | stars]]. The green [[Power Star | stars]] are secret [[Power Star | stars]] which are used to unlock the [[Super_Mario_Galaxy#The_Trial_Galaxies|Trial Galaxies]] and the red [[Power Star | stars]] appear when [[Mario]] uses a [[Red Star]]. The thirty [[Prankster Comet|comet]] [[Power Star | stars]] are obtained by completing special challenges in the larger galaxies, such as speed runs, "daredevil" runs (in which [[Mario]]'s max. health is one), and missions where [[Mario]] must collect one hundred purple coins. | ||
{{endspoiler}} | {{endspoiler}} | ||
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== Items == | == Items == | ||
[[image:Starget.jpg|thumb|right|Mario obtaining a Star.]] | [[image:Starget.jpg|thumb|right|Mario obtaining a Star.]] | ||
In Mario's new adventure, he uses many new items that give him moves he's never had before. | In Mario's new adventure, he uses many new and returning items that give him moves he's never had before. | ||
*[[ | *[[? Block]] | ||
*[[Star | *[[Bee Mushroom]] | ||
*[[Boo Mushroom]] | |||
*[[Fire Flower]] | |||
*[[Grand Star]] | |||
*[[Green Power Star]] | |||
*[[Ice Flower]] | |||
*[[Item Crystal]] | |||
*[[Koopa Shell]] | |||
*[[Launch Star]] | |||
*[[Life Shroom|Life Mushroom]] | |||
*[[Power Star]] | |||
*[[Pull Star]] | *[[Pull Star]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Purple Coin]] | ||
*[[Rainbow Note]]s | *[[Rainbow Note]]s | ||
*[[Rainbow Star]] | *[[Rainbow Star]] | ||
*[[Red Power Star]] | |||
*[[Red Star]] | |||
*[[Sling Pod]] | |||
*[[Sling Star]] | *[[Sling Star]] | ||
*[[Silver Star]] | *[[Silver Star]] | ||
*[[Spring Mushroom]] | *[[Spring Mushroom]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Star Bit]]s | ||
*[[Star Chip]] | |||
*[[ | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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*[[Penguin]] | *[[Penguin]] | ||
*[[Luma]] (New) | *[[Luma]] (New) | ||
*[[Manta Ray]] | *[[Manta|Ray]] | ||
*[[Luigi]] | *[[Luigi]] | ||
*[[Cosmic Mario|Cosmic Mario/Luigi]] (New) | *[[Cosmic Mario|Cosmic Mario/Luigi]] (New) | ||
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*Red [[F.L.U.D.D.]] head | *Red [[F.L.U.D.D.]] head | ||
*Blue [[F.L.U.D.D.]] head | *Blue [[F.L.U.D.D.]] head | ||
*A blue crab | *A blue crab | ||
*[[ | *[[Electrogoombas]] | ||
=== Returning Enemies === | === Returning Enemies === | ||
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*[[Banzai Bill]]s | *[[Banzai Bill]]s | ||
*[[Preying Mantas]]es | *[[Preying Mantas]]es | ||
*[[Piranha Plant]]s. There is also a | *[[Piranha Plant]]s. There is also a type of Piranha Plant that is purple in color, has a spiky stalk, and is harder to defeat. | ||
*[[Cheep-Cheep]]s | *[[Cheep-Cheep]]s | ||
*[[Urchin]]s | *[[Urchin]]s | ||
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*[[Amp]]s | *[[Amp]]s | ||
*[[Podoboo]]s | *[[Podoboo]]s | ||
*[[Tox Box]]es | |||
== Galaxies == | == Galaxies == | ||
Most galaxies can be accessed from [[domes]], such as the '''Terrace''', which leads to certain galaxies. | |||
The domes are found in the [[Comet Observatory]], where new areas become accessable as Mario gains [[Power Star|Power-]] and [[Grand Star]]s. | |||
=== The Gateway to the Starry Sky === | === The Gateway to the Starry Sky === | ||
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=== The Trial Galaxies === | === The Trial Galaxies === | ||
The trial galaxies are slightly more difficult | The trial galaxies are slightly more difficult than the other galaxies. | ||
*[[Loopdeeswoop Galaxy]] | *[[Loopdeeswoop Galaxy]] | ||
*[[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]] | *[[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]] | ||
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*[[Grand Finale Galaxy]] | *[[Grand Finale Galaxy]] | ||
[[Image:Lavaplanet1.jpg|thumb|right|Mario blasting away from the Melty Molten Galaxy's volcano | [[Image:Lavaplanet1.jpg|thumb|right|Mario blasting away from the Melty Molten Galaxy's volcano, James Bond-style]] | ||
== Prankster Comets == | == Prankster Comets == | ||
There are five types of comets that randomly appear and cause special occurences in the galaxies. These special missions | There are five types of comets that randomly appear and cause special occurences in the galaxies. These special missions yield many additional power stars. | ||
*[[Speedy Comet]]: Mario must complete the level within a certain time limit. | *[[Speedy Comet]]: Mario must complete the level within a certain time limit. | ||
*[[Daredevil Comet]]: Mario must complete the level with only one health. | *[[Daredevil Comet]]: Mario must complete the level with only one max. health. | ||
*[[Cosmic Comet]]: Mario must race Cosmic Mario to a star. | *[[Cosmic Comet]]: Mario must race Cosmic Mario to a star. | ||
*[[Fast Foe Comet]]: All enemies in the level are sped up. | *[[Fast Foe Comet]]: All enemies in the level are sped up. | ||
*[[Purple Comet]]: Only available after the game is beaten, Mario must collect 100 purple coins to get a star. | *[[Purple Comet]]: Only available after the game is beaten, Mario must collect 100 purple coins to get a star. Some galaxies have a time limit for doing so. | ||
== Mini-Games == | == Mini-Games == | ||
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Mario has many forms in this game: | Mario has many forms in this game: | ||
*[[Bee Mario]] | |||
*[[Boo Mario]] | |||
*[[Fire Mario]] | *[[Fire Mario]] | ||
*[[Flying Mario]] | |||
*[[Ice Mario]] | *[[Ice Mario]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Rainbow Star|Rainbow Mario]] | ||
*[[Spring Mario]] | *[[Spring Mario]] | ||
==Artwork== | ==Artwork== | ||
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Image:Galaxy_MarioArtwork_00003.jpg|Mario Star Spinning | Image:Galaxy_MarioArtwork_00003.jpg|Mario Star Spinning | ||
Image:Tykemario.jpg|Mario and a Luma | Image:Tykemario.jpg|Mario and a Luma | ||
Image:Galaxy_MarioArtwork_00001.jpg|Mario Soaring with | Image:Galaxy_MarioArtwork_00001.jpg|Mario Soaring with Luma | ||
Image:BeeMario.jpg|[[Bee Mario]] | Image:BeeMario.jpg|[[Bee Mario]] | ||
Image:BooMario.jpg|[[Boo Mario]] | Image:BooMario.jpg|[[Boo Mario]] | ||
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Image:Kamekkoopamagickblurpartsmg.PNG|[[Magikoopa]] | Image:Kamekkoopamagickblurpartsmg.PNG|[[Magikoopa]] | ||
Image:QueenBee.jpg|[[Queen Bee]] and [[Bee|three of her minions]] | Image:QueenBee.jpg|[[Queen Bee]] and [[Bee|three of her minions]] | ||
Image:Offwhitestarsmg.PNG| | Image:Offwhitestarsmg.PNG|[[Luma]] | ||
Image:Yellowstarsmg.PNG|Yellow Luma | Image:Yellowstarsmg.PNG|[[Luma|Yellow Luma]] | ||
Image:Bluestarsmg.PNG|Blue Luma | Image:Bluestarsmg.PNG|[[Luma|Blue Luma]] | ||
Image:Redstarsmg.PNG|Red Luma | Image:Redstarsmg.PNG|[[Luma|Red Luma]] | ||
Image:Greenstarsmg.PNG|Green Luma | Image:Greenstarsmg.PNG|[[Luma|Green Luma]] | ||
Image:Blackorbrownstarsmg.PNG|[[Polari]] | Image:Blackorbrownstarsmg.PNG|[[Polari]] | ||
Image:mantastar.jpg|[[ | Image:mantastar.jpg|[[Surfing 101|Surfing with Ray]] | ||
Image:rollstar.jpg|[[Star Roll]] | Image:rollstar.jpg|[[Star Roll]] | ||
Image:LeverSwitch.jpg|[[Lever Switch]] | Image:LeverSwitch.jpg|[[Lever Switch]] | ||
Image:GroundPoundSwitch.jpg|[[Ground Pound Switch]] | Image:GroundPoundSwitch.jpg|[[Ground Pound Switch]] | ||
Image:Steponblock.jpg|[[Flip Switch]] | Image:Steponblock.jpg|[[Flip Switch]] | ||
Image:LifeShroom.jpg|[[ | Image:LifeShroom.jpg|[[Life Shroom|Life Mushroom]] | ||
Image:upshroom.jpg|[[1-Up Mushroom]] | Image:upshroom.jpg|[[1-Up Mushroom]] | ||
Image:Greenshootshell.jpg|[[Green Shell]] | Image:Greenshootshell.jpg|[[Green Shell|Green Koopa Shell]] | ||
Image:RedShellGalaxy.jpg|[[Red Shell]] | Image:RedShellGalaxy.jpg|[[Red Shell|Red Koopa Shell]] | ||
Image:Galaxy QuestionBlock.jpg|[[? Block| | Image:Galaxy QuestionBlock.jpg|[[? Block|? Block]] | ||
Image:SMG BrickBlock.jpg|[[Brick Block]] | Image:SMG BrickBlock.jpg|[[Brick Block]] | ||
Image:UnbreakableBlock.jpg|[[Unbreakable Block]] | Image:UnbreakableBlock.jpg|[[Unbreakable Block]] | ||
Image:Questioningcoin.jpg|[[Question Coin]] | Image:Questioningcoin.jpg|[[Question Coin|? Coin]] | ||
Image:SMG SpringMushroom.jpg|[[Spring Mushroom]] | Image:SMG SpringMushroom.jpg|[[Spring Mushroom]] | ||
Image:SMG BeeSuit.jpg|[[Bee Mushroom]] | Image:SMG BeeSuit.jpg|[[Bee Mushroom]] | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Bowser uprooted Peach's castle once before, in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', but only lifted it into the sky, and it | *Bowser uprooted Peach's castle once before, in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', but only lifted it into the sky, and it is unknown if it was in space in that game, or if it was simply dark outside. | ||
*Like the beginning of ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', this game's opening features a letter from Peach to Mario. | *Like the beginning of ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', this game's opening features a letter from Peach to Mario. | ||
*Surfing 101 and The Galaxy's Greatest Wave have the same functions as ''Super Mario Sunshine'''s [[Ricco Harbor]] minigame ''Blooper Safari'', with the Manta Ray replacing the Blooper. | *Surfing 101 and The Galaxy's Greatest Wave have the same functions as ''Super Mario Sunshine'''s [[Ricco Harbor]] minigame ''Blooper Safari'', with the Manta Ray replacing the [[Blooper]]s. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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*[http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/ Official English Site] | *[http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/ Official English Site] | ||
*[http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748588/vid_2186199.html Prologue Video (IGN)] | *[http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748588/vid_2186199.html Prologue Video (IGN)] | ||
*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/748/748588.html Super Mario Galaxy Reviews, Guide, Videos, Screenshots and more! (IGN)] | |||
{{SMB}} | {{SMB}} | ||
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Super Mario Galaxy is the newest sequel to the series of Mario's 3-D platformers, after Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. It uses parts of the cancelled Mario game for the GameCube, Super Mario 128. With 700,000 copies preordered in Japan, and 400,000 in the U.S., it is the most demanded Wii game to date.
Super Mario Galaxy, unlike other Mario games, takes place in deep space. Most of the game's levels consist of many planets and planetoids, some big and some small, some flat and some round, some crazy and some tame. The game has 242 stars to collect (121 for Mario and 121 for Luigi).
Story
Every hundred years a comet passes over the Mushroom Kingdom and rains down magical stars and stardust. Princess Peach invites Mario to her castle to join in the festivities and receive a special gift. As the citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser attacks the Toads with his airships and freezes them in crystals. He "invites" Peach to the creation of his new galaxy and warps with her castle to the center of the universe. When Mario tries to save her, Kamek shoots Mario far away. Mario later wakes up on a small grassy moon and meets three Space Rabbits who promise to tell Mario where he is if he catches them. When he does so, they take him to meet Princess Rosalina, who tells Mario that the universe is in great danger after Bowser attacked Rosalina's "ship", the Comet Observatory, and stole the Power Stars and the seven Grand Stars. Without these, the Comet Observatory is doomed. Rosalina asks him to rescue the Grand Stars in order to defeat Bowser, who took Peach to the center of the universe. Mario then starts his journey across the galaxies, freeing Power- and Grand Stars. Once five of the Grand Stars are collected, the Comet Observatory becomes a starship and takes Mario to the center of the universe. Here he defeats Bowser in his brand-new galaxy, retrieves the last Grand Star, and rescues Princess Peach. Without this Grand Star, the sun of Bowser's near-complete galaxy undergoes a supernova and becomes a gigantic black hole. Everything in the universe begins to fall in, including the Luma who had faithfully accompanied Mario. The black hole becomes a huge tornado which soon explodes. Mario appears in front of Rosalina, who had somehow managed to save him from the cataclysm. She tells him that this is not the end, but a new beginning for the universe, and that the universe is an endless cycle, but one that never repeats itself exactly the same way each time. Mario later awakens in the Mushroom Kingdom near Peach's castle. He sees everyone he's met throughout his adventure celebrating, while Bowser and Peach sit next to him. "Welcome! Welcome all of you new galaxies!" Mario exclaims, as the camera zooms out into space, revealing that the whole universe has been merged into one giant galaxy, and the game ends. If you beat the game with 120 stars, after the credits Rosalina and a group of Lumas appear on the planet Mario started on at the beginning of the game. Rosalina says "I'll be watching you from the stars" and flies off to the Comet Observatory. Finally, the white Luma is shown to be alive, now residing on the small planet.
Unique Features
Super Mario Galaxy has many brand-new features that no Mario game has ever had, one of which is the Star Cursor. The player can shake the Wii Remote and make Mario perform a Star Spin. The Star Cursor is also used to perform a variety of tasks, from using Pull Stars, to manipulating Sling Pods, to collecting Star Bits.
Unlike the last two titles, a "Co-Star" (Co-op) mode is available, in which the second player controls a second Star Cursor. The extra Star Cursor, unlike the main one, has the power to hold enemies still, shake bushes, and push certain things around.
The game features new items such as the Launch Star, which allows Mario to launch off of a planet and go flying to the next. There is little or no warning that a boss might be located on the next planet, little indication that Mario may be facing something terrible or something peaceful on where he's headed next, and no loading times and screens
Manta Rays take the place of Bloopers from Super Mario Sunshine. Mario will ride them in a pair of mini-game-like racing stages.
New enemies in this game include the Cosmic Bloopers and the Cosmic Bullet Bills. However, Mario meets new friends too, such as Cosmic Toads and Space Rabbits. Stars make a comeback, leaving Shine Sprites in the dust with their new orange-golden shine. The game will have the traditional goal of collecting 120 stars (first seen in Super Mario 64), though with the slight twist of an unlockable finale star at the end and a new mission to re-collect all stars playing as Luigi, making for a grand total of 242 collectable stars.
Additionally, Mario retains his ability to gain different abilities, via special mushrooms. Similar to Super Mario 64, in which he could obtain the Wing-, Vanish-, and Metal Caps, Mario is able to collect mushrooms, such as the Bee Mushroom and the Boo Mushroom, which allow him to transform into Bee Mario and Boo Mario, respectively. The Life Mushroom replenishes any lost health and adds a second health meter, making Mario's max. health six. Other powerups include the Spring Mushroom, Fire Flower, and Ice Flower. In addition, the Cannon from Super Mario 64 returns.
The game also has a level intro for each and every star, as in Super Mario Sunshine. Similar to Princess Peach's castle in Super Mario 64, the Comet Observatory acts as the game's hub world.
The game also contains side-scrolling levels reminiscent of New Super Mario Bros. with classic enemies such as Thwomps and Piranha Plants.
As in Super Mario Sunshine, Mario can jump on NPCs to gain extra height or annoy them.
It also features items and enemies that were absent in Super Mario Sunshine, including Goombas, Swoopers, the long jump, and Koopa shells.
Once the player beats the game and gains 120 stars as Mario, he or she can go back to Rosalina and ask to fight Bowser again. Once Bowser is re-defeated, the Player now has the option to play as Luigi. He is faster and jumps higher than Mario, but he has less friction, making the game slightly harder. Once the player beats the game and collects 120 stars as Luigi, the 121st star becomes available.
Oddly enough, when playing through the game as Luigi, the stars that required Mario to meet Luigi still use Luigi, bringing up the issue of two Luigis in the game. Luigi ends up rescuing himself from the Haunted Mansion. Rosalina then calls the second Luigi Luigi's twin. At first, they appear to be exactly the same. However, if one looks closely at them, one will notice the playable Luigi is wearing lighter green clothes and is slightly shorter. It is unknown which one is the true Luigi.
Super Mario Galaxy contains a few different types of stars, including red, green, and comet stars. The green stars are secret stars which are used to unlock the Trial Galaxies and the red stars appear when Mario uses a Red Star. The thirty comet stars are obtained by completing special challenges in the larger galaxies, such as speed runs, "daredevil" runs (in which Mario's max. health is one), and missions where Mario must collect one hundred purple coins.
Bosses
Seventeen bosses are in the game.
- King Kaliente
- Megaleg
- Tarantox
- Dino Piranha
- Bugaboom
- Bowser Jr.
- Kamella
- Bowser
- Bouldergeist
- Baron Brrr
- Topmaniac
- Major Burrow
- Kingfin
- Undergrunt Gunner
- Mecha Bowser
- Cosmic Mario
- Cosmic Luigi
Items
In Mario's new adventure, he uses many new and returning items that give him moves he's never had before.
- ? Block
- Bee Mushroom
- Boo Mushroom
- Fire Flower
- Grand Star
- Green Power Star
- Ice Flower
- Item Crystal
- Koopa Shell
- Launch Star
- Life Mushroom
- Power Star
- Pull Star
- Purple Coin
- Rainbow Notes
- Rainbow Star
- Red Power Star
- Red Star
- Sling Pod
- Sling Star
- Silver Star
- Spring Mushroom
- Star Bits
- Star Chip
Characters
Mario and Luigi encounter many characters in the galaxies.
- Mario
- Princess Peach
- Bowser
- Bowser Jr.
- Space Rabbit (New)
- Bees (New)
- Princess Rosalina (New)
- Queen Bee (New)
- Penguin
- Luma (New)
- Ray
- Luigi
- Cosmic Mario/Luigi (New)
- Guppy (New)
- Gil Board (New)
- Gearmo (New)
- Spooky Speedster (New)
Confirmed Enemies
New Enemies
- Electrogoombas
- Chomp Heads
- Boulders
- Swoopin' Poinks
- Mandibugs
- Gringills
- Cosmic Scuttle Bugs
- Pumpkin Heads
- Topman
- Bomb Boos
- A giant jellyfish-like creature.
- Red F.L.U.D.D. head
- Blue F.L.U.D.D. head
- A blue crab
- Electrogoombas
Returning Enemies
- Thwomps
- Both Magikoopas and Dry Bones make their debut in a 3-D platformer.
- Mecha-Koopas
- Bloopers
- Koopas
- Goombas
- Grand Goombas
- Bob-ombs
- Pokeys
- Boos
- Swoopers
- Wigglers
- Tox Boxes
- Banzai Bills
- Preying Mantases
- Piranha Plants. There is also a type of Piranha Plant that is purple in color, has a spiky stalk, and is harder to defeat.
- Cheep-Cheeps
- Urchins
- Pushy Walls
- Tweesters
- Firebars
- Bullet Bills
- Torpedo Teds
- Rocky Wrenches
- Cataquacks
- Amps
- Podoboos
- Tox Boxes
Galaxies
Most galaxies can be accessed from domes, such as the Terrace, which leads to certain galaxies. The domes are found in the Comet Observatory, where new areas become accessable as Mario gains Power- and Grand Stars.
The Gateway to the Starry Sky
Hungry Luma
The Terrace
Hungry Luma
The Fountain
Hungry Luma
The Kitchen
Hungry Luma
The Bedroom
- Gusty Garden Galaxy
- Freezeflame Galaxy
- Dusty Dune Galaxy
- Honeyclimb Galaxy
- Bowser's Dark Matter Plant
Hungry Luma
The Engine Room
Hungry Luma
The Garden
Hungry Luma
The Center of the Universe
The Trial Galaxies
The trial galaxies are slightly more difficult than the other galaxies.
The Grand Finale
Prankster Comets
There are five types of comets that randomly appear and cause special occurences in the galaxies. These special missions yield many additional power stars.
- Speedy Comet: Mario must complete the level within a certain time limit.
- Daredevil Comet: Mario must complete the level with only one max. health.
- Cosmic Comet: Mario must race Cosmic Mario to a star.
- Fast Foe Comet: All enemies in the level are sped up.
- Purple Comet: Only available after the game is beaten, Mario must collect 100 purple coins to get a star. Some galaxies have a time limit for doing so.
Mini-Games
- Bubble Blowing
- Surfing 101
- Rolling Ball
- All three can be found in the trial galaxies
Reception
Famitsu Magazine has given Super Mario Galaxy a score of 38/40. (This means two reviewers gave it a nine, and two gave it a perfect ten.) To put that in perspective, Super Mario Sunshine was given 37/40 and Super Mario 64 39/40. The Official Nintendo Magazine UK gave the game 97%, but Donkey Kong Country 2 and Super Mario World 2 got 98% in past issues of Official Nintendo Magazine. It was called the best game of the decade and praised for having excellent graphics, sound and gameplay as well as a mixture of new features and classic features.
Forms
Mario has many forms in this game:
Artwork
Mario Soaring
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Mario and Bosses
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Mario Star Spinning
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Mario Star Spinning
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Mario and a Luma
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Mario Soaring with Luma
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- BooMario.jpg
- Ice Mario.jpg
- SMG RainbowMario.jpg
- Springmario.jpg
- BowserSMG.jpg
- BowserJr.SMG.png
- PrincessRosetta.jpg
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- QueenBee.jpg
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- Rollstar.jpg
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- LifeShroom.jpg
- Upshroom.jpg
- Greenshootshell.jpg
- UnbreakableBlock.jpg
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- SMG SpringMushroom.jpg
- SMG BooSuit.jpg
- SMG FireFlower.jpg
Trivia
- Bowser uprooted Peach's castle once before, in Paper Mario, but only lifted it into the sky, and it is unknown if it was in space in that game, or if it was simply dark outside.
- Like the beginning of Super Mario 64, Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, this game's opening features a letter from Peach to Mario.
- Surfing 101 and The Galaxy's Greatest Wave have the same functions as Super Mario Sunshine's Ricco Harbor minigame Blooper Safari, with the Manta Ray replacing the Bloopers.
External Links
- Official Japanese Site
- Official English Site
- Prologue Video (IGN)
- Super Mario Galaxy Reviews, Guide, Videos, Screenshots and more! (IGN)
