I've been with Mario since Donkey Kong. Seen him change cloths, dimensions, locations and save the princess time after time. My personmal high points in the Mario series are SMB3, SMW and SM64. Not a Sunshine fan.
Long we've heard rumblings of Mario 128, for years. Well - there isn't a Mario 128 - but parts of that project are in Galaxy, and if you've enjoyed any Mario game previously.....go buy Galaxy.
The gamneplay just puts a smile on your face, seriously, when you figure something out - you'll just smile and think 'that's cool'.
It's so easy to pick up and go - I'm still under 15 stars, the time spent getting those stars takes me back to that feeling of working my way though SM64...it feels so fresh and proper....for me - it's the first proper platformer in years and sets a standard that's going to be tough for anyone to follow up and improve on.
Mario has redeemed himself of all those years being spread thin in sports titles ect....this game is the real deal. Amazing fun for what it is, a Mario platforming game.
I don't post much in games (read: never), but this is a really fun game. My wife and I bought it last Friday and have been hooked. The design allows for endless gameplay and despite what some reviews have said, the two player format is actually fun, especially if you're married to your playing partner and you can yell back and forth! Highly recommended.
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Posts: 3122 | Location: FoCo | Registered: 07 January 2005
I am not married, but my girlfriend and I were playing multiplayer last night and I totally agree. Usually when I play games, she will just play her DS or go to sleep, but now she can join in on the action, which makes it easier for me to spend more time playing the game It’s actually quite helpful having the second player, the stun effect is very useful and its great not having to worry about picking up star bits.
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Posts: 337 | Location: Lots of different places | Registered: 12 October 2007
Originally posted by Alchemy: It’s actually quite helpful having the second player, the stun effect is very useful and its great not having to worry about picking up star bits.
Exactly. The yelling I was speaking about it usually me yelling "Freeze him!" or "Shoot him!"
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Posts: 3122 | Location: FoCo | Registered: 07 January 2005
I'm also loving this game, and agree that the multiplayer is a nice touch. Usually my wife will just watch me play a game (or vice-versa), so it's nice for the other person to be able to take part, however small that part may be. We've just started, but so far we both love this game. For the record, I thought Mario Sunshine was great and don't really understand the lack of love.
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It’s actually quite helpful having the second player, the stun effect is very useful and its great not having to worry about picking up star bits.
