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Super Mario Galaxy
- Nintendo Wii
- Price: $49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Fantastic outer space odyssey with coop play.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's it about?
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.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how this latest Mario release compares to previous titles. Is this the best ever? Mario first debuted in the 1980s. What's been the secret to Mario's longevity and what is it about Mario games that make them so appealing?
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Kid, 12 years old
April 13, 2011
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Well worth the money!
Yay Mario! This game is soooooooooo much fun! I am addicted to this game and make up stories on it just like I do on 'my sims kingdome' (Se my other reviews!) Basically the story line is peach is taken by bowser (as usual) and bowser is going to maske anouther galaxy (a bad galaxy as you proberly guessed) and you are on a journey to stop him and rescue peach. But as you try to get onto into the castle (that bowser is taking away) his wizard blows you away, and you are forund by some little stars,... You are taken to a flying observatory where your epic journey starts!
A bit hard to control but you will after a while be a pro!
Fun, adventourouse and great animation! Lets you imajination run compleatly wild!
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Video games rated E isn't meant for all ages
This game can frighten preschoolers because Mario can be shocked by electricity at some levels. He can also go into the planet hole when he falls off a cliff. If you're 4 and under, you cannot play this game because it may frighten you.
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Perilous, Scary, and Good
This game is good, but contains bad content that can make it be hated by mothers with young children. We get some classic Mario creature violence and creepy perilous moments.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 28, 2011
AGE
Good game, but watch out!
Good game but do not go to the last level, very sad ending!
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Good for kids and fans of Mario
It was really fun. It only took me a few months to beat.
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Here we go!
There is NOTHING objectable in this super fun game. My family and I just can't stop playing it. Perfect for all ages
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really fun game :D
This is probably the most fun game I've ever played, ever :D it's made for all ages, pretty much anybody can play it. There's some "violence" in the game but it's silly, nothing bad, you just have to spin or jump on enemies.
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Best Mario Game of all TIME
I love this game the cheerful vibe that comes of it is spectacular. The story and music were absoulutly gorgous. It only took me a few months to get to the center of the universe. I loved the characters like Rosalina, the lumas, and the toad brigade. Almost every galaxy you go to is fun and imaginitive. The violence is only mario using his spin attack and jump on heads in a cartoonish way. Bowser the final boss does blow fire at you, turn into some sort of spike ball. I guess that could be considered violent. Anyway the best mario game or perhaps one of the best games i've ever played. It's a must for anyone in posscession of a wii system.
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Good fun, but has some violence
Super Mario Galaxy is a good, fun, easy game. But in the first scene, a tower is blown over and hits another building. Toads are frozen and Bowser is scary, but its not night-mare scary. Great game!
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Release date: | November 13, 2007 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Everyone |
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