Nintendo serves up its best game in years.
So, you have to wonder how Nintendo could expect to top it with a sequel.
You dont have to play far into the game to get your mitts on new Power Suits.
Cloud Mario is able to create a limited number of temporary platforms out of thin air.
Early on, theres little challenge to using this ability.
Often it’s possible for you to fall back on long jumps to correct mistakes and leap to safety.
As well as suits, lets not forget Yoshi.
No, it twists and bends to guzzle down fruit and enemies.
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Yoshi gains new abilities depending on what he eats, recalling the brilliantSuper Mario World.
Mariohas always been about fantastic platforming action, but his earliest adventures suffered from some exceptionally dull bosses.
Later adventures have rectified that, perhaps none more so than the marvellousYoshis Island.
Its also amazing that Miyamotos team continues to add more amusing creatures to the cast.
Galaxy 2could well be the finest 3D Mario game sinceSuper Mario 64.
Even the biggest letdowns are minor.
Why not an explorable spiral galaxy arrangement to fit with the overall theme?
It pales in comparison to the map inSuper Mario World, which was intriguingly detailed for its time.
The hours will fly past.
Super Mario Galaxy 2is out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.
Rating:
5 out of 5
