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Super Mario Galaxy 2 |OT| with >NEW< hat!
- Thread starter WillyFive
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I feel like a kid again so hyped to get my hands on a new Mario adventure game. I felt the same way when I anticipated Mario 3, Mario World, and Mario 64 and now Galaxy 2 (I was a gamer on and off in my life so I didn't care for Mario Sunshine).
Funny thing is when I played Galaxy in '07 I didn't think it was all that great of a game. I don't know, maybe I a lot of things going on in my life at that time that prevented me from appreciating the game. I gave the game another playthrough 2 months ago and it is by far one of the greatest game I've ever played. It blew my mind.
I've read about people rewatching films such as 2001 Space Odyssey to appreciate it. Sometimes people need to experience a masterpiece a 2nd time to fully "get it".
Funny thing is when I played Galaxy in '07 I didn't think it was all that great of a game. I don't know, maybe I a lot of things going on in my life at that time that prevented me from appreciating the game. I gave the game another playthrough 2 months ago and it is by far one of the greatest game I've ever played. It blew my mind.
I've read about people rewatching films such as 2001 Space Odyssey to appreciate it. Sometimes people need to experience a masterpiece a 2nd time to fully "get it".
A 10 does two things. First, it solidifies Galaxy 2 as a standard-bearer and reason for everyone to become reacquainted with their Wii consoles if they aren't already.
Second, it gets the "You scored this low because it's a Wii game." crowd off their backs for an entire generation.
I have no doubts that Galaxy 2 deserves the praise it's receiving, but make no mistake, there's absolutely no downside or potential for backlash in these reviews.
Indeed this series is the only one which can consistently dazzle the eyes after playing Uncharted 2, and any motion, tilt, or pointer implementation actually helps these games rather than making them in any way awkward.
They're what a Wii game should be, and although it's a shame to say this, only Nintendo knows or cares how to put all these fantastic elements together on its own console.
Second, it gets the "You scored this low because it's a Wii game." crowd off their backs for an entire generation.
I have no doubts that Galaxy 2 deserves the praise it's receiving, but make no mistake, there's absolutely no downside or potential for backlash in these reviews.
Indeed this series is the only one which can consistently dazzle the eyes after playing Uncharted 2, and any motion, tilt, or pointer implementation actually helps these games rather than making them in any way awkward.
They're what a Wii game should be, and although it's a shame to say this, only Nintendo knows or cares how to put all these fantastic elements together on its own console.
JRW
Member
Geez the entire SMG2 soundtrack posted on youtube? http://www.youtube.com/user/MahitoYokota#g/u
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I want to complain about the fact that Amazon won't get it to me until Tuesday, until I remember the plight of our European and Australian friends, and I feel bad.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Kard8p3 said:
WOW! I know the word 'incredible' gets thrown around a lot around here.....but this truly does deserve it!
That is an absolutely incredible track! Seriously, it's perfect! **sigh** How am I going to make it till July 1st?
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Saadster said:
Can someone explain me the shyamalan pic meme.
Is he like saying plot twist?
AceBandage
Banned
So, it seems this game is pretty decent, huh?
The composer for this game also did this:
One of the most stunning songs in video game history. Sadly only appeared in the trailer.
One of the most stunning songs in video game history. Sadly only appeared in the trailer.
AceBandage
Banned
Bentendo said:
If they don't orchestrate the next Zelda, blood will spill.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
AceBandage said:
I heard it got some pretty good review scores.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
seady said:
It shows how fucking backwards it is that people focus on cinematics instead of gameplay.
-WindYoshi-
Banned
Bentendo said:
I haven't heard this in years but I instantly remembered every nuance... a tragedy that it wasn't used elsewhere. Hopefully Mahito Yakota is given some interesting roles in the future. If not Zelda, something similar.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I actually thought it was "more of the same" until the Gametrailers video review.
I wouldn't score the game a 10 though I have a feeling as I'd dock a few points from the overall score for the unexcusable fact that it ends.
I wouldn't score the game a 10 though I have a feeling as I'd dock a few points from the overall score for the unexcusable fact that it ends.
-WindYoshi- said:
Oh believe me... this guy is TOTALLY doing Zelda. I mean, he has to be doing it, right? He is definitely the next Koji Kondo, but something that worries me is that since he joined Nintendo, everyone of his games has been a Nintendo EAD Tokyo game (sans Brawl).
AceBandage
Banned
Bentendo said:
I think, that with the huge critical fawning over the orchestrated music in SMG 1 and 2, we'll see more of this from Nintendo in their big franchises.
AceBandage said:
I really think only Mario, Zelda, and Kirby NEED an orchestrated soundtrack. Metroid sounds good with MIDI, but I've always thought that it could use a good piano piece (does that sound weird?). If handhelds ever get the sound quality of their console counterparts, then Pokémon will also need an orchestration for at least a couple of the songs.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I hope the critical praise this game is getting helps Zelda.
I mean, the way things are going, this one is going to be hard to top not that it's a contest or anything but Nintendo when it wants to.....likes to make statements.
Of the three big titles though, I knew this one was the safest bet to be stellar with Zelda close behind and The Other M at the back of the pack.
I wonder how long they will stick with the Galaxy engine and series because it looks like they may have reached the ceiling:lol
I mean, the way things are going, this one is going to be hard to top not that it's a contest or anything but Nintendo when it wants to.....likes to make statements.
Of the three big titles though, I knew this one was the safest bet to be stellar with Zelda close behind and The Other M at the back of the pack.
I wonder how long they will stick with the Galaxy engine and series because it looks like they may have reached the ceiling:lol
AceBandage
Banned
Well, Other M IS getting it's own little piano piece.
We might see a Galaxy on the 3DS, but I think this is the last console one we'll get.
I really have no idea how they'll top it, but you can never expect anything from Nintendo.
TheGreatMightyPoo said:
We might see a Galaxy on the 3DS, but I think this is the last console one we'll get.
I really have no idea how they'll top it, but you can never expect anything from Nintendo.
AceBandage said:
Are you serious? Like Galaxy I've been doing a media blackout on that so I wouldn't know.
Anyway, I've also got good news. I just went to the Iwata Asks for Super Mario Galaxy and in volume 3 with the sound team Iwata clearly states that he came BACK to Kyoto to talk to the sound team, Mahito included. So I guess him working on EAD Tokyo games is just coincidence (and besides, I forgot he did do Twilight Princess).