Super Mario Galaxy
- Reviewed on Switch 2 - Super Mario Galaxy released on November 1st, 2007. Developed and published by Nintendo, this is one of those landmark 3D platformers that took Mario into space and completely changed how movement and level design could work in a 3D environment. Playing this on Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the 3D All-Stars collection was honestly a great way to revisit it, especially with the improved performance and visuals. This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing... The story is your classic Bowser kidnaps Peach setup, but this time he takes the entire castle into space, which forces Mario into a galaxy-spanning rescue mission. Along the way you meet Rosalina, who ends up being a surprisingly important and emotional part of the game’s overall tone. The story itself isn’t the main focus, but it does its job well and gives enough charm to tie everything together. Gameplay-wise, this is where the game still re...