Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
October 2, 2025
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88.2
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"While the truly new the additions may only be slight (the sheer mention of ‘amiibo’ in these games left me shook) but why disrupt an already perfect experience? Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 look and play sharper than ever, …"
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85.0
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90.0
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85.0
"Our mustached Italian plumber is back in one of the best remasters we&s;ve seen from the franchise."
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92.0
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96.0
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48.0
"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are a couple of the best 3D platformers ever and this brand new Switch release is the optimal way to experience them so whether you&s;re a long-time fan or have never played …"
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"It&s;s just a porting of two legendary games that made the history of the industry, but the 70 pricepoint, and the complete lack of any significant new content, makes you sincerely ask if it&s;s worth the price it asks."
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"Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 were considered among the best games ever made when they were released, and a decade and a half later that still hasn&s;t changed. The attempt to replace the Wii Remote&s;s pointer controls with Joy-Con …"
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85.0
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90.0
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"Creativity flows throughout two of gaming’s best adventures, finally available on modern hardware and looking wonderful on Switch systems. There is so much sublime platforming here when considering the amount of inventiveness spread across both Super Mario Galaxy titles, with …"
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85.0
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"Let’s just hope that when Super Mario 3D All-Stars Deluxe arrives for the 50th anniversary on Switch 3, it combines all of these games and more with the proper remastering they may not actually need, but definitely deserve."
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95.0
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93.0
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"This are two of the most outstanding 3D games in the Super Mario franchise and thanks to these new versions, they have the opportunity to shine once again with better portability. Although Mario has experimented with different types of mechanics …"
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"Whether you mastered gravity years ago or are venturing to Mario&s;s outer space for the first time, you&s;re in for a treat."
Read original review"If you&s;ve missed playing them on the Wii, there&s;s no better time to get into Super Mario Galaxy than now."
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25.0
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"Nintendo was never going to remake Super Mario Galaxy 1+2, nor do I think it ever should unless it wants to risk diluting two undeniable classics. Despite that, this sadly doesn’t feel like the remastered effort you’d expect for such …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a straightforward compilation that brings two of the most celebrated platformers to modern hardware. Together, they form one of the strongest adventures in the Mario canon. But with some barebones upgrades …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 are still out of this world. This pair of classic adventures remind us why we love Mario&s;s 3D outings in the first place. For existing fans, the temptation to replay in this …"
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"Coming into these games for the first time, I can confidently say the hype was justified. Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 are still as special as everyone said they were. They feel inventive, joyful, and full of the kind …"
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"A must-have for all Mario fans and platformer enthusiasts. If you’ve only played Super Mario Galaxy so far, you should consider whether it’s worth buying Super Mario Galaxy 2. You can also purchase it separately in the Nintendo eShop. You …"
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"While it&s;s great to have new ports of some of Nintendo&s;s very best 3D platformers, a high cost of entry and scarce embellishments takes a bit of the shine off of these stars."
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"With Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo delivers two technically polished, mechanically brilliant remakes that remain unchanged in terms of content. The decision to forgo additional content, graphical enhancements, or modernizations means that the re-release feels more …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Switch is a collection that simply shouldn&s;t be ignored. It’s an awesome chance for new generation to see what perfection in the 3D platforming games looks like and also for …"
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"Even with controls and camera work that feel slightly like a relic, there’s nothing here that would make you think the world got it wrong 15-20 years ago as far as these games are concerned. They were pinnacles of 3D …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 remain timeless showcases of inventive gameplay and stellar design. This collection updates them with higher resolution and small tweaks, though it misses a deeper visual overhaul and still has minor camera issues. Despite that, …"
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"Even in 2025 the two Wii classics that Nintendo is letting us experience again as ports are beyond almost all doubt and rightfully enjoy the cult status that fans attribute to them. Yes, Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are …"
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"Galaxy 2 on Switch includes the same additions as the first game. It introduces Assist Mode to give newcomers a leg up, and if you&s;re playing co-op, Player Two can use the mouse controls on Switch 2. It also suffers …"
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"Overall, since Super Mario 3D All-Stars is hard to come by, and we haven’t seen a re-release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 since 2010, this package is definitely worth getting. I still prefer the first game over its sequel, but …"
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"Nintendo has brought Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 to the Switch and Switch 2 in one bundle, offering newcomers a perfect chance to experience these platforming masterpieces—though for veterans, the steep seventy-euro price for essentially unchanged games …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are coming to Switch (and Switch 2) without major extra content compared to the originals, but with graphical improvements above expectations."
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"Even with minimal additions, this collection&s;s brilliance lies in reminding us why these adventures defined 3D platforming."
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"Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 stands as a bundle that brings back two unquestionable masterpieces. Two of the best games Nintendo has ever pulled out of its hat throughout its entire history, and they’re still just as …"
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"It&s;s a dream to rediscover Super Mario Galaxy with the technical and visual quality of Nintendo Switch 2, where the adventure takes on a special shine. However, the lack of major new features hampers a lackluster release that appeals to …"
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"Revisiting these classics, more so after enjoying The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has been a wonderful treat. They hold up beautifully on Nintendo Switch &a; Switch 2, retaining the high quality that they had on the original Nintendo Wii. Lack …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are proper remasters of two all-time platforming greats. With tasteful graphical improvements, more integrated gameplay tweaks with better controls for handheld, they&s;re a solid, sensible way to celebrate a 40th birthday."
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"You should be relieved that Nintendo has brought Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 to the Switch 2 without too many frills. It plays just like it did on the Wii and Wii U, albeit prettier and slightly …"
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"Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 is a pleasant reimagining of two classics that still impress with their inventiveness and gameplay. It&s;s primarily aimed at new players and younger audiences, as series veterans will find more …"
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