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LttP: Super Mario Galaxy 2 My body was not ready
- Thread starter Head of Vengarl
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That's the punchline of nostalgia to me. It feels familiar and you can't help but love it due to the past, but sometimes that's just a cheap way to associate a specific game with older, more nostalgic games. So yeah, that's my explanation on my contradiction, haha.
I'd much rather have something entirely new (SMG1) than one big nostalgia trip. Doesn't mean SMG2 was all about nostalgia, it had a few tricks up its sleeve too. But the amount of nostalgic references were just a liiiiiitle bit too high.
jts
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Ideally, a trilogy like Metroid Prime on the Wii. New 3rd entry packed with the first 2 remastered.
But I really think some form of it will happen somewhere between late this year and next year, if the Wii U doesn't get its plug pulled meanwhile.
I'd pay a hundred bucks.
Yep, I'd definitely buy that were it reasonably priced. Been thinking about re-buying Galaxy 2 recently.
CoffeeJanitor
Member
I beat 65-70 stars or so in a single play session.
Needless to say, I loved the game.
I especially loved the late game. Keep playing!
Playing this and SMG (my favorite game ever) really made 3D Land seem boring. Here's to hoping EAD brings it to another level with the next 3D title.
Needless to say, I loved the game.
I especially loved the late game. Keep playing!
Playing this and SMG (my favorite game ever) really made 3D Land seem boring. Here's to hoping EAD brings it to another level with the next 3D title.
Lord that would be so awesome. & I'd bet that that would move more consoles than Wind Waker and World combined.
Orniletter
Banned
I think Galaxy 1, 2 and 3D World are all pretty much on the same level.
Give or take some preferences here and there (more cinematic gravity-stuff in Galaxy 1, more whacky power ups in 2, 3D world´s well implemented multiplayer/ even more brilliant power ups like the cherry flower)
There was a developer quote which I cannot find right now, that pretty much said the same thing as what they said their goals were for 3d Land. Something along the lines of they wanted to make it so everyone could finish. And there was a thread a few days ago about how a six year old beat the game, so they obviously succeeded.
I'm already in the line.
disastermouse
Banned
How do you tame the wiimote wiggliness?
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
I am gonna get this and the first one very soon. I too want to experience greatness!
Reason being my younger sister's Wii is gathering dust somewhere and I am going to borrow it for a spell to play these games now that she only plays on her PS3.
Reason being my younger sister's Wii is gathering dust somewhere and I am going to borrow it for a spell to play these games now that she only plays on her PS3.
Sure, SMG1 was more innovative, had more impact. In fact, I remember my initial disappointment with the announcement of such a straight, similar sequel as the next Mario. But that effect has lessened now that both titles have been out for a while. At this point it's a simple matter of putting them next to one another and seeing which had the better, more varied levels and mechanics. To me, that's clearly SMG2.
So even though I'm inclined to agree with you that it's not that much better, to the extent that it had the same 'holy shit!' impact all over again, it does, simply put, take the cake.
unless you have shaky hands there is no problem at all
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
Galaxy 1 is better. Galaxy 2 relies too heavily on secret stars rather than really fleshing out each galaxy with a variety of different paths and stars.
I like to think of both games as part of the same package like New Super Mario/Luigi U
If Galaxy 2 did just one thing better than the first without being worse anywhere else, it would be the better game.
Why is it so important, that a game blows your mind?
Boy Wander
Member
They're both amazing games. I prefer the first and probably not because its technically better, but because the second didn't blow my mind like the first did, despite 2 being the 'better' game by some other measures.
Head of Vengarl
Banned
I just passed 80 stars last night. It is so satisfying to see the little crown next to a world.
Some of those prankster comet levels are so brutal. I still haven't gotten my ass kicked as hard as that Flip-Swap Galaxy comet I described in the OP, but some of them came close. The Chompworks comet with all those goddamn clones chasing you was one of them. My lord.
Some of those prankster comet levels are so brutal. I still haven't gotten my ass kicked as hard as that Flip-Swap Galaxy comet I described in the OP, but some of them came close. The Chompworks comet with all those goddamn clones chasing you was one of them. My lord.
You have one of my favorite levels still coming up I think. Hint: it might also involve those clones....
You're making me want to play the game again! Those prankster comets are just so random. One I can clear easily, then another that's just so brutally hard to me.
I also know that satisfying feeling of the crown. Very happy I fully completed the game.
Can totally see that, even if I disagree. The original had a bit more epic set pieces, a slightly better soundtrack (although in this case it's more impressive that they came up with some completely new music that's almost as good for the sequel) and slightly better bosses (though those do show up in the sequel and I prefer SMG2's Bowser fight). Also: the red star is a cool endgame gift. I'd say that's it, but I gather there's some folks who preferred the overall level designs of SMG1.
But it's the 1-was-more-mindblowing-therefore-superior aspect that shouldn't be an issue anymore for those LTTP.
eXistor
Member
I'm also in the Galaxy 1>2 camp myself. I simply prefer the way Galaxy 1 was set up, Galaxy 2's linearity hurt the game imo. It felt restrictive, as amazing as most of the levels were. SM3DW is a much better example of how linear Mario should work and I'd rank that over Galaxy 2 as well.
But let's be clear: Galaxy 2 is a classic that no one should miss.
But let's be clear: Galaxy 2 is a classic that no one should miss.
Outright Villainy
Member
It feels a lot like a Galaxy 1 expansion pack. I didn't see the huge changes everyone always talks about, to me the games seem pretty much indistinguishable. That said, that doesn't stop it being fantastic. I think 1 edges it out slightly, but it's still head and shoulders above most games.
what's the best way to control these games? I've been rolling along pretty well with the 360 controller, but having the pointer in the middle of the screen at all times sucks. I've actually been taping it down when I don't use it, which is the majority of the time.
I was thinking the PS4 controller maybe...maybe use the touch screen or gyros for something? Not sure how difficult that would be to set up but I need something to tilt for the Ray Surfing level, as well as the level where you roll around on the ball.
But yeah these games are amazing, and incredibly beautiful at 1080p. I'd give anything to play these with no pointer controls, 1080p60 on a Nintendo console. 1080p really makes a big difference between U games compared to Dolphin.
I was thinking the PS4 controller maybe...maybe use the touch screen or gyros for something? Not sure how difficult that would be to set up but I need something to tilt for the Ray Surfing level, as well as the level where you roll around on the ball.
But yeah these games are amazing, and incredibly beautiful at 1080p. I'd give anything to play these with no pointer controls, 1080p60 on a Nintendo console. 1080p really makes a big difference between U games compared to Dolphin.
Dolphin supports Wiimote + Nunchuk, though, right? That control scheme works perfectly for these games.
Terrible_Majesty
Member
I just beat The Magnificent Magma Sea 6-1. By far the most epic lava stage since RE4! Koizumi is a genius. Cant wait to see what he would do if given a chance to take over with next gen Zelda.
Yoshi alone makes this better than SMG1. The fact you can use Luigi makes it a no brainer. The only thing i miss is the luma storybook that almost made me shed a tear.
i dont like how you cant accumulate lives and whats with all the prankster comets?
Yoshi alone makes this better than SMG1. The fact you can use Luigi makes it a no brainer. The only thing i miss is the luma storybook that almost made me shed a tear.
i dont like how you cant accumulate lives and whats with all the prankster comets?