Challenging! But FUN!!! Ad mario is a great role models because he saves people "The damsel in distress" but this game has ton of really cool words and challenges!! This is like a MEGA upgrade of new super mario bros wii except you only play as mario and second player just catches star bits!
Super Mario Galaxy
(2007, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Common Sense says
Fantastic outer space odyssey with coop play.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Super Mario Galaxy was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know that this game is an enjoyable adventure for just about any age. Younger kids may have more difficulty with some of the challenges, but if they play in the Co-Star Mode, they can join with a more experienced player in a series of simple tasks. Inexperienced parents could also use this mode as a way to play the game with more experienced children because on the Wii, you don't have to know a complex set of controls.
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What’s the Story?
Mario blasts into orbit in the highly anticipated SUPER MARIO GALAXY, an exhilarating space odyssey that takes the Super Mario franchise to the next level. As with most adventures in the franchise, Mario sets off to rescue Princess Peach after longtime nemesis Bowser swipes both the princess and her castle. Mario later meets Rosalina, a watcher of the stars, who wants Mario to grab stars to power her ship. In return, she offers to assist in the search for Peach. Mario searches for these stars in a myriad of cleverly designed galaxies.
Is It Any Good?
Visually, Galaxy is arguably the best-looking of the Super Mario titles. Landscapes are full of color and life. Mario packs his signature set of moves, from the simple jump to a dazzling spin. Galaxy also unveils a few motion-control tricks courtesy of the Wii. Another intriguing addition to the franchise is the Co-Star Mode, which allows a second player to join in at any time. Using only the Wii remote, a player can collect Star Bits, freeze enemies, or assist Mario in super-high jumps. It's very easy to pick up, and could become a great outlet for inexperienced gamers and parents to join in on the fun.
Super Mario Gallaxy doesn't have the realistic graphics or complex controls of some of the other blockbuster 2007 releases, but it's equally as engaging and fun.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Nintendo
Released on: 11/13/2007, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
Released on: 11/13/2007, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
FUN!!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
Decent, with some patience
A farly good, and easy game (my 7 year old brother beat it in two weeks) but there are some very hard parts. The final battle left me a bit dissapointed, but it's a pretty good game, all the same.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
Fun Game, but bad stuff.
So anyways, lets start with the good part. There is a new princess, she helps Mario through the game. Peach is always sending you messages giving you 5 1-up mushrooms. But Luigi, he barely sends you messages, But it is only when he finds a power star, and gets lost. But as for the bad part, Mario can kill creatures and get a coin or starbits for it, but the enemies can make him lose life too. But anyways, there's other enemies, such as Topmaniac. He has pointy-like things on his body which can burn Mario. There is also chickens who drop bomb-like objects. And after it drops, the bomb will explode, causing Mario to be burnt. But there is also the main enemy, Bowser and Bowser Jr., trying to stop Mario from going forward, but Bowser Jr. can use a flying ship that looks like a boat that shoots out bombs. (After you hit the ship, it will send out a MagiKoopa that uses fire out of it's wand.) And as for evil sayings, Bowser said that we will crush Mario into "space bits." But I'm afraid there is a sexual-like thing in Honeyhive Galaxy. It's when Mario currently itches the Queen Bee, but I currently think it's very sexual.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
First let me say straight up that I'm not a big fan of the Mario franchise. An Italian plumber in a suit does not appeal to me. I would much rather take a character like Sonic or DK. Those two have some originality. Recently, Nintendo has managed to substitute their previous 2-D side faced games like the original Mario, and notched up the bar. In less than ten years, the graphics have leapt amazingly, until now we have Super Mario Galaxy. This game is nothing short of amazing. This visually stunning game is just like the others. Bowser wants Peach, kidnapps her, Mario has to rescue her. Same old story. That's not what we're here for though. The beginning cut sequence really lets the dramatic mood settle in, and after it all starts uip, you're off. You have to travel between planets all throughout the galaxy in order to obtain stars to gain enough power to face Bowser. There is a ridiculous amount of planets for you to explore, the gameplay is easy and doesn't abuse the Wii controller, and the landscapes are interactive and vast. My main concern was that I was getting the impression that Galaxy only consisted of small planets, with no large expansive maps. I was proven wrong. Another fun tool is the gravity. You can use it to your advantage to jump off major towers on one side of the planet so you're in orbit. Then gravity will kick in, you'll whirl around crazily, and land some random spot on the other side of the planet. This game is for everyone. Fans, non-fans, kids, adults, teens, the whole shazam. Enjoy this game, it's a must have.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Good game.
This game is good. Triky but you soon get the hang of it. Its not brilliant though and it could be better. I think ill recomend it but bare in mind that its not brilliant.
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| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents feel the site is not safe |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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