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[GOTY] Best Adventure Game of 07: Super Mario GalaxyPosted 10:00pm Wed Dec 19, 2007 by Solomon Lee
Tags: Game of the Year 2007, GameBump, features, wii, Super Mario Galaxy
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Why It Won: Super Mario Galaxy is, quite simply, the best Mario platformer to date. Since Mario 64, many fans have eagerly anticipated Mario’s next 3D adventure as Super Mario Sunshine essentially received mixed reactions and reviews from the media and gaming community. Mario Galaxy is a testament to the lasting influence that Mario still has in the gaming industry today and considering the red plumber’s history, this is no small feat.
After the first few hours, it is evident that Mario Galaxy is extremely polished. So much attention to detail is visible in the character designs and environments that even the most casual observer would stop to take notice of this game. The controls involving the Wii remote and nunchuk are intuitive and manage to blend seamlessly with the overall gameplay for a smooth but enjoyable Mario adventure.
Why You May Disagree: One of the issues about this game involves the use of Mario’s transformation powers. When flying in a Bee Suit, you easily lose your powers simply by touching water if your flight gauge meter is empty. Similarly, certain areas can only be reached by utilizing one of Mario’s special powers that once lost, creates repetition in forcing you to go back to snag the necessary power-up to attempt the challenge again. Furthermore, additional quests such as collecting 100 purple star coins and the fact that certain galaxies need to be revisited often feels like a chore.
What we say: These issues raised with the game are minor as Mario Galaxy is the best Mario platformer to be released in a long while that exceeds expectations. Even after the game is completed, you’ll want to revisit the game just to explore the different galaxies, collect more stars, retry the mini-games and bask in the stellar soundtrack one more time. Mario Galaxy effectively demonstrates the real potential of the Wii system and what a truly innovative platform game should be. Period.
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After the first few hours, it is evident that Mario Galaxy is extremely polished. So much attention to detail is visible in the character designs and environments that even the most casual observer would stop to take notice of this game. The controls involving the Wii remote and nunchuk are intuitive and manage to blend seamlessly with the overall gameplay for a smooth but enjoyable Mario adventure.
Why You May Disagree: One of the issues about this game involves the use of Mario’s transformation powers. When flying in a Bee Suit, you easily lose your powers simply by touching water if your flight gauge meter is empty. Similarly, certain areas can only be reached by utilizing one of Mario’s special powers that once lost, creates repetition in forcing you to go back to snag the necessary power-up to attempt the challenge again. Furthermore, additional quests such as collecting 100 purple star coins and the fact that certain galaxies need to be revisited often feels like a chore.
What we say: These issues raised with the game are minor as Mario Galaxy is the best Mario platformer to be released in a long while that exceeds expectations. Even after the game is completed, you’ll want to revisit the game just to explore the different galaxies, collect more stars, retry the mini-games and bask in the stellar soundtrack one more time. Mario Galaxy effectively demonstrates the real potential of the Wii system and what a truly innovative platform game should be. Period.
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