SaysWho? Posted Tuesday at 07:35 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:35 PM I got Super Mario 3D All-Stars a while ago but hadn't played Galaxy yet. However, after having a BLAST with Astro Bot, it got me in a platformer mood, and I heard positive comparisons to Galaxy. First thing's first: you know what the most memorable thing for me has been? Not a gameplay mechanic, not a level, no. I go to that GIant Eel galaxy, and three penguins are like, 'omg the giant eels!' 'Can you get rid of the eels!' 'Can you use a shell to hit the eels!' And I see another small penguin, so I figure they'll give me a hint, too, right? "Grandpa's getting old." Out of the gate, some of the music slaps as Astro does. Good Egg Galaxy's an obvious one; while most of the song seems like buildup, what it builds up to is beautiful starting at :56 It follows the same format I'm used to for the 3D Marios up to 2007 (and I think Odyssey was similar?), where the same level is changed up when you try to find a different star. It plays with gravity a lot where you're able to walk on the top and bottom of a 3D object, or change the flow of gravity in a level. But I do have to say: while many of the ideas are good, sometimes the camera is killing me and I have no idea how to jump on an enemy while going upside-down. I like the secret stars a lot. I felt special, even though millions of gamers did it before me, when I found a star that wasn't the main star to find in a level variation. I'm not sure about the comets, though... I mean, I've beaten them all, but FUCK, it's stressful, particularly the time-based ones. UGH, I hate being timed. I did like the idea of fast-paced enemies, though! I'm in the middle of the 3rd galaxy right now, for context. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted Tuesday at 08:05 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:05 PM 15 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: It follows the same format I'm used to for the 3D Marios up to 2007 (and I think Odyssey was similar?), where the same level is changed up when you try to find a different star. Kinda, it feels pretty different to me when the worlds aren't generally open level. Just one guided path vs another typically. Camera is something they did better in Galaxy 2 generally as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted Tuesday at 08:16 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:16 PM I have incredible memories of playing and beating Mario Galaxy. Probably my 2nd favorite Mario behind 64. The music is phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM I've said it before and I'll say it again; Super Mario Galaxy is pure gaming bliss. Galaxy 2 is also not to be missed; pure gaming ecstasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dualhunter Posted Tuesday at 08:29 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:29 PM 22 minutes ago, crispy4000 said: Kinda, it feels pretty different to me when the worlds aren't generally open level. Just one guided path vs another typically. Camera is something they did better in Galaxy 2 generally as well. Yeah, what struck me about Galaxy 2 was that they finally made a 3D Mario where the camera didn't piss me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted Tuesday at 08:31 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 08:31 PM 8 minutes ago, Brick said: I've said it before and I'll say it again; Super Mario Galaxy is pure gaming bliss. Galaxy 2 is also not to be missed; pure gaming ecstasy. Pity Galaxy 2 wasn't part of 3D All-Stars. Do you prefer bliss or ecstasy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted Tuesday at 08:33 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:33 PM One of the best soundtracks, and I absolutely love the levels where you can orbit the planetoids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted Tuesday at 08:33 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:33 PM 1 minute ago, SaysWho? said: Pity Galaxy 2 wasn't part of 3D All-Stars. Do you prefer bliss or ecstasy? Ecstasy takes what worked for bliss, and fine tunes it to a superb high of gaming. Galaxy 2 was the best game of 2010. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted Tuesday at 08:38 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 08:38 PM 4 minutes ago, Brick said: Ecstasy takes what worked for bliss, and fine tunes it to a superb high of gaming. Galaxy 2 was the best game of 2010. It was more competitive in 07 so it might not be fair, but what was your best game of 07? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted Tuesday at 08:46 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:46 PM 18 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: It was more competitive in 07 so it might not be fair, but what was your best game of 07? Metroid Prime 3 for me. I think that game is unjustly overlooked, especially in the year it released. Skytown and Pirate Homeworld are at the very least in the top 5 zones in the entire series, 2D or 3D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted Tuesday at 08:55 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:55 PM 15 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: It was more competitive in 07 so it might not be fair, but what was your best game of 07? COD 4. It offered the greatest online mp in the history of gaming. Nothing has beaten it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted Tuesday at 08:58 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:58 PM 1 minute ago, Best said: COD 4. It offered the greatest online mp in the history of gaming. Nothing has beaten it since. Starcraft *Zerg hiss* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted Tuesday at 09:41 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:41 PM 1 hour ago, SaysWho? said: It was more competitive in 07 so it might not be fair, but what was your best game of 07? Galaxy was the best game of '07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted Tuesday at 09:41 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:41 PM 1 hour ago, SaysWho? said: It was more competitive in 07 so it might not be fair, but what was your best game of 07? Discerning gamers know it's Portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted Tuesday at 09:42 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:42 PM Just now, Kal-El814 said: Discerning gamers know it's Portal. Just now, Brick said: Galaxy was the best game of '07. See? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted Tuesday at 09:42 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:42 PM I'd pick Bioshock and Mass Effect over Mario Galaxy in 07. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted Tuesday at 11:17 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:17 PM 1 hour ago, Best said: I'd pick Bioshock and Mass Effect over Mario Galaxy in 07. I’d have picked Mass Effect as my favorite game of 07, by far. 1 hour ago, Kal-El814 said: Discerning gamers know it's Portal. oooo, maybe I spoke too soon. Hmm. I’m gonna cheat, Mass Effect is my favorite game over 5 hours of 07. Nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted Tuesday at 11:35 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:35 PM Portal is an all time great, but I'd probably put Bioshock and Galaxy a bit higher, and Metroid Prime 3 a bit higher than that. 2007 was a great year for games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted Tuesday at 11:46 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:46 PM 2 hours ago, Kal-El814 said: See? Sir, tech demos for Portal 2 don't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted Friday at 03:03 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 03:03 PM Sandblast Speedrun sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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