Similar to the successful 2D platformer New Super Mario Bros. Wii, was again a kind of "Super Guide" - in the form of Rosalina - the way to the game. Optional earned the affectionate adoptive mother of Luma for you the long-awaited star in bronze rather than gold. The first edition of a tutorial DVD for the first time in a Mario-Hüpfspiel was with a lot of tips that facilitated entry into the game (new). To play a standard DVD player is required. This tutorial DVD is not included in the Nintendo Selects output.
Gameplay Technically Super Mario Galaxy 2 is based heavily on the successful predecessor, recycled accordingly much, yet adds succeeded fresh gameplay elements. So you can look forward to a new overworld map in the style of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Similarly, there are two new costumes to admire: Clouds and rock Mario. And yes, the Bee Mario Costume you are allowed to slip again. For more variety in Hüpfalltag a super drill care (to explore the soil) and the cuddly dinosaur Yoshi and his three transformation types (air force, speed, light ability).
The hopping / skill / puzzle and passages in Super Mario Galaxy 2 are somewhat trickier than before. You can expect ever smaller as more challenging, often coupled with a tight time limit. Also significantly more two-dimensional level sections with classic gameplay will be handled this time. At the same time the overall level design is many times more sophisticated and elaborate. But do not worry: there will never Unfair thanks well set checkpoints. Also contributes to the fair memory system. In addition, massive 1UP's be earned. A co-op mode in which the second player only controls a Luma is again on board. In addition, Mario-typical after you play not the end! There are waiting for you for 120 green stars that must collect it.
Graphically the title mixed with the very front. Especially the colorful appearance, as well as the opulent, large screen Central and raid bosses are a festival of joy for young and old and make the Wii Group open mouths. Over short stuttering and not always freely rotatable, slightly stubborn camera you can safely ignore. Once again a delight to the ear is the orchestral, fantastically-beautiful music. On top of that you are allowed to new interpretations of old pieces listen. Class Nintendo!
Summary: Tricky, colorful, intergalactic - part Super Mario Galaxy 2 zweiflesohne in any Wii games collection and is significantly better because ausgreifter, as the very good predecessor titles. In addition to Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 3D World my victories among the contenders Mario 3D Jump-n-Run games. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is fully compatible with the Nintendo Wii U game console.