sloppyjoe_gamer
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 |OT| with >NEW< hat!
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Nicktendo86
Member
Argh the wait for this game is killing me, and I'll only be able to play it for a bit before going on holiday for a week.
Lovely Salsa
Banned
I put "its just a SMG 1 sequel" as a joke, obvious, the rest of the post is NOT a joke
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
rhino4evr said:
It's so cliche on this board to call this an "expansion pack".
No, those consist of subtle added content that isn't worthy of a true new game pricetag.
I don't get what these people expected from this game; the engine has only been in one game before and it was glorious and actually, I am surprised with all the new features(powerups that all are quite worthwhile plus Yoshi rules).
HisshouBuraiKen
Member
Maybe I'll have Peach bake ME a cake for once!
LUIIIIIIIIIIGIIIIIIIII TAG IN YES YES YES
At about 30 stars right now.
Bowser's Lava Lair
MidnightScott
Banned
AniHawk said:
I actually feel like I'm dying less. Miyamoto said this was supposed to be challenging. Some of the comet missions are challenging though...
othersteve
Member
If you read the fine print on the box, it clearly specifies under "System Requirements" that you must have a soul to fully enjoy Super Mario Galaxy 2.Lovely Salsa said:
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I dont really understand what "Galaxy 1.5" means. I mean, the only thing I can associate with the term is some kind of negative connotation to devalue the additional content added to the game.
Looking at the title I dont see how Galaxy 2 could go under the 1.5 mantra anymore than Modern Warfare 2, Halo 2 and 3, BioShock 2, Resistance 2, Gears of War 2, Metroid Prime 2 and 3, and God of War 2 and 3.
Even upcomming games like Little Big Planet 2 and Killzone 3, and countless other titles across all platforms.
What does it need to do to strip the 1.5 tag? Its got tons and tons of new art assets, heaps of new ideas in the forms of power-ups and puzzles, new environment puzzles, a new map selection, and even more game content than the first.
Of course its going to share similar, if not identical, fundamentals to the first Galaxy. Its a straight sequel. Its going to be set in space, Mario is going to control the same, you'll still collect stars, and the basic gameplay will be about platforming.
I'm not trying to be snarky, I just dont see how this is any different to any other game out there. Why is Modern Warfare 2 any different when the gameplay fundamentals are identical to the previous entry? Why will Killzone 3 be any different?
Looking at the title I dont see how Galaxy 2 could go under the 1.5 mantra anymore than Modern Warfare 2, Halo 2 and 3, BioShock 2, Resistance 2, Gears of War 2, Metroid Prime 2 and 3, and God of War 2 and 3.
Even upcomming games like Little Big Planet 2 and Killzone 3, and countless other titles across all platforms.
What does it need to do to strip the 1.5 tag? Its got tons and tons of new art assets, heaps of new ideas in the forms of power-ups and puzzles, new environment puzzles, a new map selection, and even more game content than the first.
Of course its going to share similar, if not identical, fundamentals to the first Galaxy. Its a straight sequel. Its going to be set in space, Mario is going to control the same, you'll still collect stars, and the basic gameplay will be about platforming.
I'm not trying to be snarky, I just dont see how this is any different to any other game out there. Why is Modern Warfare 2 any different when the gameplay fundamentals are identical to the previous entry? Why will Killzone 3 be any different?
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
I should have this waiting at home for me today. FUCK YEAH.
GameplayWhore
Member
I checked my preorder yesterday afternoon, and it was displayed as "Backordered". This displeased me tremendously, so I went and popped in SMG. Turns out I had stopped at 117 stars after being annoyed by dreadnought trashbombing. So I finally went and unlocked
last night, just before going to bed.
This morning, the order shipped. Coincidence? Feh, obviously I was being punished for not finishing the game and am now being rewarded with clouds and drills.
Just in case, I think I'm going to do the full second run through to avoid further calamity.
Mr. L
This morning, the order shipped. Coincidence? Feh, obviously I was being punished for not finishing the game and am now being rewarded with clouds and drills.
Just in case, I think I'm going to do the full second run through to avoid further calamity.
EatChildren said:
this is absolutely correct...but in all fairness I would say that the first World had a few stars let felt like I had already played this before..but that soon changed when I got to World 2.
I dont get the difficulty thing...the bosses seem much more difficult then in Galaxy 1..the Bowser fight may be an exception.
othersteve
Member
:lol :lol$200 said:
"Written notification 12 hours in advance of coitus"
"...with a videogame"
Christopher
Member
If anyone wants that stupid club nintendo coda:
WC8-MH3V-Q3QZ-E43
WC8-MH3V-Q3QZ-E43
I got this yesterday and I'm already almost done with world 2. This game is really really great, I don't want it to end. I'm going to TRY and slow down, I want this experience to last weeks, not days.
I haven't been bored with any of the levels so far, which is great because some of the early levels in SMG1 bored me.
The cloud suit is my favorite new power up.
Cosmic Cove Galaxy
I haven't been bored with any of the levels so far, which is great because some of the early levels in SMG1 bored me.
The cloud suit is my favorite new power up.
Cosmic Cove Galaxy
I was really disappointed to find out there was no ice flower in SMG2. I wanted to wall jump up frozen waterfalls again. So I was really surprised to find myself wall jumping up frozen waterfalls again!
The second star. For some reason the 2D swimming part really reminded me of Ecco on the Genesis. Then, the last part of the level with the floating water reminded me of Ecco 2 Tides of Time.
The second star. For some reason the 2D swimming part really reminded me of Ecco on the Genesis. Then, the last part of the level with the floating water reminded me of Ecco 2 Tides of Time.
You know, I'm actually kinda glad my wii is in the shop and I'll have to wait another week or two to play this. After seeing how so many of you have already beaten it, I'm glad I still have the entire thing to look forward to
Here's a question for you all. Super Mario 64 is without question my favorite Mario game ever. I was really, really hoping Galaxy 1 would surpass it, but it didn't. In fact, I would even say that not only was it in second place, but a rather distant second. I thought the first Galaxy was great, but I didn't quite feel that it lived up to the insane praise it got.
So, is there anybody here who felt that way about the first one but is liking the sequel more than SM64? I know this is all very subjective, but its been so long since I've felt the sheer ecstasy that I had my first playthrough of SM64 and if there is a chance I might feel that again with this game, then I will go to sleep as a happy man tonight
Here's a question for you all. Super Mario 64 is without question my favorite Mario game ever. I was really, really hoping Galaxy 1 would surpass it, but it didn't. In fact, I would even say that not only was it in second place, but a rather distant second. I thought the first Galaxy was great, but I didn't quite feel that it lived up to the insane praise it got.
So, is there anybody here who felt that way about the first one but is liking the sequel more than SM64? I know this is all very subjective, but its been so long since I've felt the sheer ecstasy that I had my first playthrough of SM64 and if there is a chance I might feel that again with this game, then I will go to sleep as a happy man tonight
also maybe weed will go a long way in helping me capture those feelings too, something i didn't have playing through galaxy 1
Scythesurge
Member
DudeEzLink said:
Yes.
othersteve
Member
EzLink,
The only advice I can personally provide is to avoid as much information as possible about what's actually in the game before getting it and playing it (if you haven't already spoiled it for yourself). There's some stuff in there that's definitely not worth spoiling IMO! It's just my personal take that the game is that much better when you do not know what to expect.
The only advice I can personally provide is to avoid as much information as possible about what's actually in the game before getting it and playing it (if you haven't already spoiled it for yourself). There's some stuff in there that's definitely not worth spoiling IMO! It's just my personal take that the game is that much better when you do not know what to expect.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
ITS HERE!
ITS HERE!
ITS FINA-LILY HERE!
...except....if I play before my younger brother gets home from school, he'll kill me....
.....fuck
ITS HERE!
ITS FINA-LILY HERE!
...except....if I play before my younger brother gets home from school, he'll kill me....
.....fuck
Scythesurge
Member
Just do it!!!The_Technomancer said:
KeeSomething
Banned
The amount of overhype this game is getting is ridiculous! Here are my impressions after the 5th World:
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is fun, but shallow. The game keeps introducing new ideas, and doesn't do much to expand on them. Now, these are great ideas, but they come off as cheap because the levels are extremely short, and they are pulled together by these puzzles and ideas. Most of the time, I complete the stint expecting more to be done with the idea, but the level ends, and I end up thinking "That's it?"
An example of this is having to clear and create a path for a Chomp to follow so you can get it to drop in a hole. It's a very basic path, but the idea is really cool, and you expect that after this "tutorial" stint of the level, you'll start the real meat of the level that expands on this idea. That never happens, and the level just ends. Then another level comes in, introduces a cool new idea, but that idea never gets expanded on before the level ends. And that idea is soon forgotten to introduce a new idea.
The drill powerup is the exception, and it's too bad that the levels are so short. I wish all the drill levels were rolled up into one massive level! Great idea, and I can say that it's been used very well so far.
But so far, Super Mario Galaxy 2 just feels like really shallow, forgettable fun. While I admit that the first Galaxy isn't my favorite game, I found it much more meaty and complete than this game at this point in the adventure. Galaxy 2 is high in quantity; there really are a lot of creative ideas going on, but since they are rarely expanded upon passed a very basic level, I can't say that it's high quality. It certainly is not a 10/10 game for me.
NOTE: I don't hate this SMG2, and I'm not saying it's bad. But it gets enough praise as it is, and I just don't agree that it's a perfect game.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is fun, but shallow. The game keeps introducing new ideas, and doesn't do much to expand on them. Now, these are great ideas, but they come off as cheap because the levels are extremely short, and they are pulled together by these puzzles and ideas. Most of the time, I complete the stint expecting more to be done with the idea, but the level ends, and I end up thinking "That's it?"
An example of this is having to clear and create a path for a Chomp to follow so you can get it to drop in a hole. It's a very basic path, but the idea is really cool, and you expect that after this "tutorial" stint of the level, you'll start the real meat of the level that expands on this idea. That never happens, and the level just ends. Then another level comes in, introduces a cool new idea, but that idea never gets expanded on before the level ends. And that idea is soon forgotten to introduce a new idea.
The drill powerup is the exception, and it's too bad that the levels are so short. I wish all the drill levels were rolled up into one massive level! Great idea, and I can say that it's been used very well so far.
But so far, Super Mario Galaxy 2 just feels like really shallow, forgettable fun. While I admit that the first Galaxy isn't my favorite game, I found it much more meaty and complete than this game at this point in the adventure. Galaxy 2 is high in quantity; there really are a lot of creative ideas going on, but since they are rarely expanded upon passed a very basic level, I can't say that it's high quality. It certainly is not a 10/10 game for me.
NOTE: I don't hate this SMG2, and I'm not saying it's bad. But it gets enough praise as it is, and I just don't agree that it's a perfect game.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I texted him at school, asking if I could play, and his answer was "bro, i will fuckin slit your throat if you even open the packaging..."Scythesurge said:
KeeSomething
Banned
Long jump. There is no need to spin in that level.BertramCooper said:
Cygnus X-1
Member
Wow. Read last few pages and this is beyond universal acclaim. I really wish this will become the best rated game of all times. It is time. Screw NOE, but anyhow I preordered the game with a T-Shirt as a bonus. 
Scythesurge
Member
So far for me, I'm enjoying the shorter levels as they remind me of the older 2D Mario games. I'm not saying whether or not this is better than longer 3D levels, but I am enjoying the pace. On average, each level has taken around 10 minutes for me, some longer, some shorter.
:lol Maybe it's better to wait then.The_Technomancer said:
It's really not though
I remember the "create a path for a Chomp to follow so you can get it to drop in a hole" being longer than you described..I swear that after making one follow you, you had to make a gold one follow you..so there's 2 chomps...plus the ones wit hthe trash robots....there was also a Bob-Omb ..a Goomba...in other areas.
MiamiWesker
Member
Can someone tell me what is up with the Luigi
ghosts. In some levels it is a masterful speed run, in others I see the ghost simply run to the comet coin. The ghost cant travel through pipes and stuff. I don't get it. I thought it was supposed to be a speed run of the level that you could race against.
zigg said:
Sorry zigg, guess youll have to take umbrage with me, then. Right now Bouldergeist (SMG1) is definitely on my bad side. I have fought him hell, lost count now in Daredevil Comet mode. Dont think I will ever get him.
GregLombardi said:
Ugh, this doesnt bode well for me.
KeeSomething
Banned
Really? I must not have gotten to those areas yet. Looks like I have some more to look forward too!fernoca said:
othersteve
Member
Is it possible that the reason it's receiving such hype is that it deserves it?KeeSomething said:
It isn't expected for everyone to agree on a game's appeal. However, it's best to keep in mind that you are a rare detractor amongst what appears to be an enormous crowd of protagonists.
And you are welcome to your opinion! But just keep in mind that it is, indeed, an apparently rare one.
DieNgamers
Member
I "finished" Mario Galaxy (1) today, beating you know who! I'm only...I think 64 stars in and already fear the other ones. :lol So far I played without dying too often but it was enormous fun! I guess it's going to get brutal now? There was one thing I tried (beating the rock ghost with 1 health) but I gave up after my first death and I'm not so sure if I'll try again. :lol
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
The_Technomancer said:
He's your younger brother.
You're supposed to beat him up, not the other way around.
That's not really fair.SYNTAX182 said:
The Mario series has a history of making radical changes to itself with each sequel.
Up until the Wii, only one sequel had been made in the same mold as a prequel. SMB2 for the Famicom was a direct sequel to SMB, but in the US, this was not the case originally (SMB2 in Japan was released as The Lost Levels).
SMB1 was completely different from SMB2 (US) which was different from SMB3. Then you had Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2 which were completely unique games that had little to do with each other or previous Mario games. Same can be said of the Gameboy titles which were all different to the point that they could have been from different series.
Once N64 hit we had Mario 64, which was obviously new and different, and the same occurred once again with Mario Sunshine.
All of those mainline Mario games were wholly unique entries in the series.
Now, with the Wii, we had both New Super Mario Bros and Mario Galaxy 2 which look and feel very familiar. NSMB was created in the mold of the DS game while Mario Galaxy 2 is a direct sequel to Mario Galaxy.
I don't believe this is a bad thing at all, honestly, as those were great games...but it definitely isn't the norm for this series. It's unprecedented!
While I understand what you mean, I actually feel this is very impressive. To execute so many ideas so perfectly over the course of a game is not an easy task. Most developers don't even TRY to implement so many unique levels into a game. I would certainly have loved to see them take some of their ideas further, but at the same time, I also appreciate the fact that there ARE so many different great ideas in there.
Job well done by Nintendo.