Super Mario Galaxy

[underdog]

I picked up my copy today. Its the first game I've actually purchased on the day it came out in a long time. I had to ask someone for a copy and he told me he had a few hidden out back and went and got them.

I cannot wait to get home and play it. There's some sort of 2 player mode on it where the 2nd player can jump in at any point and help do certain things.

[mikeyboy]

I'm looking forward to hearing how it is. It has a lot of potential, but ultimately, I didn't enjoy Super Mario Sunshine that much.

[underdog]

I'm looking forward to hearing how it is. It has a lot of potential, but ultimately, I didn't enjoy Super Mario Sunshine that much.

The reviews for it were amazing, so I just decided to go buy it.

[zentraed]

i'm looking forward to this one. I'll probably rent it first though. i still have my mario sunshine save game, but i don't have the disc (or a gamecube controller). that's on the list too

[spankyfrank]

Been playing it for a few hours now. so far its pretty good reminisent of super mario 3 really. :thumbup:

[TheGameHHH]

do they just make up Mario shit now? what are Sunshine and Galaxy based on? i actually kind of like the concept. I have an idea, Mario Clouds........can i have my millions now for that idea?

[Chris from TX]

Picked it up yesterday. Played through a few galaxies. Impressed. It did a great job of using the wiimote. The gravity gimmick is well executed.

[StupidGirlllll]

I picked up 2 @ TRU today & got a 2 $25.00 gift cards it was like a buy 1 get 1 for free. I am not playing it until Xmas since its one of the kids presents.

[HBox]

It's like Mario 1= Mario 64, Mario 2= Mario Sunshine and Mario 3= Mario Galaxy. The first one started everything, the second one was a not highly received divergence from the original concept and the the third returns to the original's roots and takes it to the next level.

[JustJon]

It's like Mario 1= Mario 64, Mario 2= Mario Sunshine and Mario 3= Mario Galaxy. The first one started everything, the second one was a not highly received divergence from the original concept and the the third returns to the original's roots and takes it to the next level.

Bad analogy. Mario 2 was a semi popular game in Japan that they slapped Mario graphics onto.

And I ordered my copy off ebgames.com and should be here tomorrow.

[TooLowBrow]

what does the wiimote make mario do?

[Doctor Z]

I hate it.

Fuck you, Nintendo.

[mdr55]

I picked up 2 @ TRU today & got a 2 $25.00 gift cards it was like a buy 1 get 1 for free. I am not playing it until Xmas since its one of the kids presents.

I'm planning to go to TRU too to get the game and the $25 gift card.

P.S. I remember also reading in the circular, if you spent over $75, you also get a $10 gift card. If I bought another game with the Super Mario Galaxy, would I be able to get both gift cards? (Since you were able to get 2 for $25)

[underdog]

I picked up 2 @ TRU today & got a 2 $25.00 gift cards it was like a buy 1 get 1 for free. I am not playing it until Xmas since its one of the kids presents.

I bought it without thinking and then got back and saw that deal on slickdeals. I was very annoyed.

[BalzacWB]

I'm looking forward to hearing how it is. It has a lot of potential, but ultimately, I didn't enjoy Super Mario Sunshine that much.
Me neither

Been playing it for a few hours now. so far its pretty good reminisent of super mario 3 really. :thumbup:

So far I am fucking loving this game... the music is great!!!!

It's like Mario 1= Mario 64, Mario 2= Mario Sunshine and Mario 3= Mario Galaxy. The first one started everything, the second one was a not highly received divergence from the original concept and the the third returns to the original's roots and takes it to the next level.

Bad analogy. Mario 2 was a semi popular game in Japan that they slapped Mario graphics onto.

And I ordered my copy off ebgames.com and should be here tomorrow.
It's actually a good analogy. Even though I like mario 2 and it wasnt really unpopular (neither was sunshine) it was a huge divergence to the mario style.

If you liked mario 64 but didnt like Sunshine dont let that discourage you.. this game is REALLY good

what does the wiimote make mario do?

So far just spin... I'm on the 2nd world (like 7th galaxy) so I'm sure it will do more

I hate it.

Fuck you, Nintendo.

Shocked

[JustJon]

It's actually a good analogy. Even though I like mario 2 and it wasnt really unpopular (neither was sunshine) it was a huge divergence to the mario style.


Mario 2 wasn't a Mario game. It was another game that they threw Mario graphics onto to sell in the US.

[mikeyboy]

I bought it without thinking and then got back and saw that deal on slickdeals. I was very annoyed.

link to deal?

[StupidGirlllll]

link to deal?


Deal was for yesterday only @ TRU u missed it.:furious:

[ToLEEdo]

After watching the previews, I can't wait. I'll post review soon hopefully.

[underdog]

link to deal?

Valid through the 17th (http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/toysrus/Default.aspx?action=detail&storeid=2561941&rapid=0&pagenumber=0&listingid=-2092444618&offerid=&ref=%2ftoysrus%2fDefault.aspx%3faction%3dsearch%26 storeid%3d2561941%26searchtext%3dmario%26go%3dGo)

The site is still getting hammered, so it may take a couple of times to load.

[underdog]

So far, so good. I'm really liking the game. I just need to get used to the controls. I keep finding myself turning my head as far as it will go as I walk around the planets. I've only played for about 30 minutes so far, though. Two stars.

[mikeyboy]

Valid through the 17th (http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/toysrus/Default.aspx?action=detail&storeid=2561941&rapid=0&pagenumber=0&listingid=-2092444618&offerid=&ref=%2ftoysrus%2fDefault.aspx%3faction%3dsearch%26 storeid%3d2561941%26searchtext%3dmario%26go%3dGo)

The site is still getting hammered, so it may take a couple of times to load.

I think I'll be hitting the Times Square TRU today.

[JustJon]

Damn, if I knew before I ordered it this weekend. Oh well, I get a coin. :tongue:

[pmoney316]

I think I'll be hitting the Times Square TRU today.

Best Buy has a price match to TRU. They will give you the game for $24,99 and a $25 dollar gift card. It's a good deal, but because it was announced tuesday night you may have to hassle your way through the CSR's and managers to get them to accept it. I would print out the info below and take it with you if you plan on using it. Here's what I found from slickdeals:


Best Buy is instituting a company wide price match for the TRU ad for Mario Galaxy for WII + 25$ Gift Card. Your best buy employee may not be aware as it was posted late closing tuesday night on the employee toolkit. Have the cashier ring up Mario Galaxy and enter promotional SKU # 6867688. It will bundle Mario with a 25$ issued Gift Card.

Now staying on topic, I played it most of today and really enjoy it.

[StupidGirlllll]

Is it as fun to play as Super Paper Mario? Do you save the princess at the end or is it just a bunch of Mario mini games?

[mikeyboy]

Picked it up and played a little last night. Fucking Bowser. Doesn't he remember that we teamed up to save the universe as we know it in Paper Mario?

[StupidGirlllll]

Picked it up and played a little last night. Fucking Bowser. Doesn't he remember that we teamed up to save the universe as we know it in Paper Mario?

So its another Awsome Mario game I have to wait until after xmas to play.

[JustJon]

I ran the entire Terrace (ok, as much as I could, since there's no other obvious stars and I don't have a crown on the map) last night. The game is alot of fun so far.

[Chris from TX]

After playing the game some more and having alot of fun, I have to say its the best out of 3D mario titles.

[underdog]

This is, so far, my favorite Wii game. In the last few years, I have trouble getting into any game that isn't sports related, but I cannot stop playing this one. Its fantastic.

[JustJon]

After playing the game some more and having alot of fun, I have to say its the best out of 3D mario titles.

I still think Mario 64 is the best of the 3D Mario titles. Galaxy obviously makes better use of the whole 3D thing, but most of the gameplay is just based on 64 (as are most 3D platformers...)

[mdr55]

Rte 440 Toys R Us is sold out. Thanks Stupidgirlll. :wink:

[mdr55]

Just got it at the ToysRUs next to IKEA.

Wow!!!

:lol:

[StupidGirlllll]

Just got it at the ToysRUs next to IKEA.

Wow!!!

:lol:

Its cool...do you have to play with the nunchucks & the remote? Once again i can not play it until my kids open it up...so reading this I am soooo jelous.

[mdr55]

Its cool...do you have to play with the nunchucks & the remote? Once again i can not play it until my kids open it up...so reading this I am soooo jelous.

Yup. Nunchcks and the remote.

Didn't you buy 2 SMGs????? Open it up and tell them ifthey asked why it was open, that you had to play test it first.

[underdog]

Its cool...do you have to play with the nunchucks & the remote? Once again i can not play it until my kids open it up...so reading this I am soooo jelous.

It uses both, and uses them a lot. It really takes advantage of the Wii setup. Its awesome.

[StupidGirlllll]

Yup. Nunchcks and the remote.

Didn't you buy 2 SMGs????? Open it up and tell them ifthey asked why it was open, that you had to play test it first.


Yea 1 for my kids & 1 for my nephew. I will just wait, then by the time I am ready to play I can ask you guys for help.

[JustJon]

I have 55 stars, unlocked the final galaxy/area/whatever but didn't go there yet. Trying to collect more stars in the last area before I go there.

[EffMeBoobs]

It looks like a lot of fun. I've been watching Lou play. It seems hard to not move your head when you walk around the planet or globe or whatever you call it. I'm like, how do you not fall off?

[underdog]

It looks like a lot of fun. I've been watching Lou play. It seems hard to not move your head when you walk around the planet or globe or whatever you call it. I'm like, how do you not fall off?

Yeah, I'm constantly turning my head sideways when I walk around planets.

[JustJon]

Finished the Engine room and beat Bowser last night. Now just 44 stars left before I get the good ending or whatever it is that gets unlocked when you have 120 stars (I haven't looked online, I'd rather be surprised, but it better be better than Yoshi and a cannon)

[underdog]

Finished the Engine room and beat Bowser last night. Now just 44 stars left before I get the good ending or whatever it is that gets unlocked when you have 120 stars (I haven't looked online, I'd rather be surprised, but it better be better than Yoshi and a cannon)

I just beat it, as well. Now working on getting to "another world".

Did you find the bosses to be amazingly easy? Some of the levels were hard, but most of the bosses were just too easy. And there seemed to be a unending supply of lives. But its been a really fun game so far.

[Chris from TX]

Beat it here too; The bosses were adequately challenging; Bowser, not so hard.

I am working on getting all 120 stars, but not as hard as before.

[HBox]

Finished the Engine room and beat Bowser last night. Now just 44 stars left before I get the good ending or whatever it is that gets unlocked when you have 120 stars (I haven't looked online, I'd rather be surprised, but it better be better than Yoshi and a cannon)

It's actually pretty cool. And there's actually 121 stars. But if I told you how to get the last one I'd spoil it.

I also just realized that Galaxy is reminiscent of the never released Saturn game Sonic X-Treme. Just look:

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[StupidGirlllll]

I just beat it, as well. Now working on getting to "another world".

Did you find the bosses to be amazingly easy? Some of the levels were hard, but most of the bosses were just too easy. And there seemed to be a unending supply of lives. But its been a really fun game so far.

I like when the bosses are a little easier than the game play itself. Ever play Super Power Princess Peach? Those bosses are sooo hard to beat I wanna throw the DS.

[underdog]

I like when the bosses are a little easier than the game play itself. Ever play Super Power Princess Peach? Those bosses are sooo hard to beat I wanna throw the DS.

Never played it, but I agree, end bosses who are really difficult to beat can get very annoying. But I only died against one boss in the entire game. Actually, now that I think about it, two bosses. I didn't even die against Bowser.

[JustJon]

The bosses were ok. I didn't hate them, but they got repetitive. I just hate collecting the damn purple coins. I have about 10 Stars left to get.

And if you spoil it, I will ban your ass (yay abuse of power!).

[underdog]

Blowing up the trash makes me want to punch my cats. I hate it so much. Its so fucking hard.

And I hate the purple coins, too.

[zentraed]

Thanks to you guys, I picked this up last week. I have 48 stars or so right now. The gameplay is great, I like that the bosses aren't too difficult (the game's long enough as it is), and I love how the gravity bit.

I'm gonna agree with JustJon. Mario 64 is my favorite of the three, but I was amazed at how much I loved this game when I started playing it.

[Chris from TX]

I am sucking at the comet levels, especially the purple coin level on the ghost planet. One minute?:wallbash:

[HBox]

Toy Land Purple Coins on the Luigi shaped board............ fuck you Miyamoto. Fuck you right up the ass.

[StupidGirlllll]

23 more days till I get to play this...I so can not wait..

[JustJon]

Toy Land Purple Coins on the Luigi shaped board............ fuck you Miyamoto. Fuck you right up the ass.

That one is still killing me too. I picked it up this morning for the first time in a week. I need to get those last 4 or 5 stars...

[JustJon]

Got all the stars fun game. Fuck the Luigi purple coins on Toy Time. And now that I beat it and unlocked the big secret, I'm not playing thru a second time right now.

[mdr55]

What's the Big Secret???

Purple coins???

[underdog]

Got all the stars fun game. Fuck the Luigi purple coins on Toy Time. And now that I beat it and unlocked the big secret, I'm not playing thru a second time right now.

I found out what the big secret was and it seems cool, but I don't know if its worth the aggravation I'm going through right now. I can't believe people have collected all the coins, as some of these levels are near impossible.

Also, if you play all the way through the 2nd time, there's another secret.

[JustJon]

What's the Big Secret???

Purple coins???

Play thru the whole game again as Luigi. Luigi jumps higher and doesn't stop running as easily.

[StupidGirlllll]

I just started to play it & I can not stop.. It made me really dizzy at first.. I am only on the bee level but I am going to go back right now & see where I can go from there. My kids made me shut it off so they could play DDR I hope It saved & that I do not have to go back & do what I just did all over again.

[StupidGirlllll]

Am I the only 1 who hates to be water Mario? I can not figire out how to control that little fuck under water.

[JustJon]

Am I the only 1 who hates to be water Mario? I can not figire out how to control that little fuck under water.

Swimming is annoying, but grab a shell and it makes it easier.

[HBox]

This game does have some pretty serious camera issues at times, especially underwater.

[EddieMoscone]

I just started to play it & I can not stop.. It made me really dizzy at first.. I am only on the bee level but I am going to go back right now & see where I can go from there. My kids made me shut it off so they could play DDR I hope It saved & that I do not have to go back & do what I just did all over again.

My chick got this from my sister on Christmas, she started playing as soon as we got home (around midnight) and was still playing when I woke up (7:30a). SICK!

[StupidGirlllll]

My chick got this from my sister on Christmas, she started playing as soon as we got home (around midnight) and was still playing when I woke up (7:30a). SICK!

So I guess she is done with it by now? Mario games to me are like crack, once you start them you can not stop. I was not going to play it, but then I saw someone playing it then thats all she wrote I was hooked I even laugh every time I hear Mario say " Super MArio Galaxy" in his little Italian accent.

[EddieMoscone]

So I guess she is done with it by now? Mario games to me are like crack, once you start them you can not stop. I was not going to play it, but then I saw someone playing it then thats all she wrote I was hooked I even laugh every time I hear Mario say " Super MArio Galaxy" in his little Italian accent.

I think that's why I avoid even getting involved with some video games, because I know I'll end up sitting there for hours. I have fun, but then this guilt comes over me because I thin there HAD to be something more important I could have been doing with that time.

I don't think she's quite done yet, as Guitar Hero also has been cutting into her Mario time. She became obsessed with passing Slayer with 5 stars before moving on to medium.

She must have like 70+ power stars or something...not that I know if that is a lot or not.

[mikeyboy]

I got the "regular" ending with 60 stars. Not sure if I'll go back and try to get the real ending with 120 stars. Maybe eventually. I'll probably work on the remaining levels little by little as I have time and aren't playing other games. I enjoyed the hell out of the game though.

[EliSnow]

After reading all of these posts, I would love to get this game, but I wonder where everybody finds the time. Between my job, spending time with my daughter and wife, doing errands for the house, watching a couple shows a week that I watch, etc., I barely have time to play any video games. I've had Metroid 3 for months, and am probably only a third of the way through it.

[mikeyboy]

After reading all of these posts, I would love to get this game, but I wonder where everybody finds the time. Between my job, spending time with my daughter and wife, doing errands for the house, watching a couple shows a week that I watch, etc., I barely have time to play any video games. I've had Metroid 3 for months, and am probably only a third of the way through it.

I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I bought the game during launch week, and it took me weeks to get through what other people here did in days. I found I had an hour or two to play late at night a couple of times a week. There was one day during the holidays where I was at my parents' house alone while my wife and daughter were at my in-laws. I had nothing to do, so I played most of the day. If it wasn't for that day, I wouldn't be near as deep into the game as I am. Right now, I'm playing the Harry Potter game I got as gift in June. It will probably be weeks before I finish that game because of the amount of time I can devote to it.

[zentraed]

I got the "regular" ending with 60 stars. Not sure if I'll go back and try to get the real ending with 120 stars. Maybe eventually. I'll probably work on the remaining levels little by little as I have time and aren't playing other games. I enjoyed the hell out of the game though.

I pretty much did the same thing. I think I got about 70 stars, but I haven't even played the game since I got the regular ending. It's a ton of fun though. It took over my GH3 playtime.

[EliSnow]

I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I bought the game during launch week, and it took me weeks to get through what other people here did in days. I found I had an hour or two to play late at night a couple of times a week. There was one day during the holidays where I was at my parents' house alone while my wife and daughter were at my in-laws. I had nothing to do, so I played most of the day. If it wasn't for that day, I wouldn't be near as deep into the game as I am. Right now, I'm playing the Harry Potter game I got as gift in June. It will probably be weeks before I finish that game because of the amount of time I can devote to it.

My other problem is that, early on in my relationship with my wife, I was being that boyfriend/fiancee/husband, who played video games way too much. I competely fit the stereotypes you see in movies/tv.

It led to problems, and so my wife and I came to an agreement. I would not play while my wife was home, or I was taking care of my daughter. So I only really play, when my wife goes on trips with my daughter or when my wife was away, and my daughter asleep.

Becoming an adult sucks in some ways.

[StupidGirlllll]

If you are an addict, you will do what ever you have to to get your fix. I only have 30 stars I like this game way better then paper mario, but paper mario was way easier to control..I do not like using the nunchuch to move mario around, I wish they could of made all the moves on 1 remote like paper mario.

[Meve]

I'm currently in the engine room galaxies with like 73 stars and I look at the map that shows everywhere I've been and it says that I have not yet completed most of the multi star galaxies. For Example I have a like 6 stars from Good Egg Galaxy including the comet but it's still not indicating that it's complete. My question is, Are there stars that are available there that are not indicated before you start? Do I actually have to search for a star hiding somewhere in those 6 star levels? or should I continue through the game and something else like the comets pop up again?

Sorry that's the best way I can think of to phrase my question.

[JustJon]

I'm currently in the engine room galaxies with like 73 stars and I look at the map that shows everywhere I've been and it says that I have not yet completed most of the multi star galaxies. For Example I have a like 6 stars from Good Egg Galaxy including the comet but it's still not indicating that it's complete. My question is, Are there stars that are available there that are not indicated before you start? Do I actually have to search for a star hiding somewhere in those 6 star levels? or should I continue through the game and something else like the comets pop up again?

Sorry that's the best way I can think of to phrase my question.

Did you face off against Bowser in the center of the universe?

[EliSnow]

I bought Super Mario over the weekend, when my wife went to NYC to visit. Really fun game. Just started the second galaxy.

[Meve]

Did you face off against Bowser in the center of the universe?

No I assume that's the end of the game and I wasn't planning to go there until I have as many stars as possible. I wanted to completely the game with all the stars. Is that possible?

[JustJon]

No I assume that's the end of the game and I wasn't planning to go there until I have as many stars as possible. I wanted to completely the game with all the stars. Is that possible?

No. Beating Bowser unlocks the missing stars.

[StupidGirlllll]

I am in the engine room but I only have 45 stars. I know for a fact I am not going to get 120 stars I hate the swimming ones. I can not get how to control it at all. I am about to beat Browser in the engine room.

[zentraed]

I am in the engine room but I only have 45 stars. I know for a fact I am not going to get 120 stars I hate the swimming ones. I can not get how to control it at all. I am about to beat Browser in the engine room.

For swimming, don't push any buttons. Just push the stick and get used to how Mario moves like that. The shells make swimming much better though. I'll have to play again this week sometime to see what other pointers you can use. It's been at least a month since I've played. But I can say those swimming stars are a lot easier than some of the others...

[StupidGirlllll]

For swimming, don't push any buttons. Just push the stick and get used to how Mario moves like that. The shells make swimming much better though. I'll have to play again this week sometime to see what other pointers you can use. It's been at least a month since I've played. But I can say those swimming stars are a lot easier than some of the others...

Ty I am going to try it out right now but if it does not work I am so done with that game.

[EddieMoscone]

Ty I am going to try it out right now but if it does not work I am so done with that game.

I woke up this morning to my chick sleeping beside me, but Mario paused in the living room. She has 112 stars and has told me she already beat Bowser. Maybe once she's finished I'll finally get to play!! (Madden too...)

[StupidGirlllll]

Ok I think there may be something wrong with my nunchuck either that or I just can not get the hang of swimming all i do is go around & hit walls.

[zentraed]

Ok I think there may be something wrong with my nunchuck either that or I just can not get the hang of swimming all i do is go around & hit walls.

I think once you push the button he just swims in the direction you're facing? So, you just orient with the stick, then swim? I forgot to play last night. Sorry :sad:

[EddieMoscone]

All 120 stars complete!

My chick finally did it. There was this one purple comet board that was giving her fits, but she finally beat it. She now has the option of doing the game as Luigi...

[StupidGirlllll]

I am on the lava level when you are on the ball & have to navigate & jump it is a little bit hard.

[JustJon]

My buddy put in the time to get all 120 Luigi stars as well and it emailed a picture to all the people on his buddy list

[StupidGirlllll]

I did it Browser was really really easy to beat. I doubt i will be getting all 120 stars I am happy with 65

[Meve]

All 120 stars complete!

My chick finally did it. There was this one purple comet board that was giving her fits, but she finally beat it. She now has the option of doing the game as Luigi...

Hate to tell you this but there are 121 stars in total. I believe you have to beat the game with Luigi and then you get an additional galaxy with the 121st star.
I have my 120 with mario and putting this game aside for now to work on completing Zack and Wiki before I go back and get that 121st star.

Galaxy was one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played and I've played a lot.

[StupidGirlllll]

I have like 78 stars now I think I know I will never be able to get 120 stars. I hate the swimming boards so I am done with this game for now.

[K.C.]

Toy Land Purple Coins on the Luigi shaped board............ fuck you Miyamoto. Fuck you right up the ass.

This one was brutal...easily the hardest board of the game (although the Daredevil Comet in the Molten Lava level is pretty hard).

And then I watch some douchebag on YouTube collect all 150 of the coins with like a minute to spare.


Just beat it with 120 stars. Fun game, but Mario game endings are generally not too rewarding. Got the 1st star on the second time through, just because I wanted to see the difference between the 1st and 2nd times.

I'll inch my way through it this time around...I'm just not going to have the interest in playing everything over again so soon, but I will play it to get the other big secret in the game.


The one thing I will say is this is probably the best looking game made by Nintendo ever. Anyone who wants to bitch about the Wii's graphics...the presentation on this is pretty amazing.

[K.C.]

A couple notes on playing it through as Super Luigi Galaxy:

-It is a little bit harder.

-The levels are all the same, but there's different strategy because of how Luigi is different than Mario (he runs fast, jumps higher, has trouble stopping). For instance the Cosmic Race in the Honeybee Galaxy requires running it a different way than you did with Mario to beat the shadow.

-The Mailtoad gives you 20 1-Ups instead of 5. I guess this is because they anticipate it being harder.

-The odd thing is that most of the dialogue has been flipped from Mario to Luigi, but the keep Luigi in the haunted mansion, in the one level where you have to rescue him, and then he helps you find the Power Stars like he did when playing as Mario. So there's two Luigis. It's kind of stupid, but...eh..it's a Mario game.