Wii Used Games

Princess Peach is in trouble once again, and this time Mario is going to have to traverse the entire Galaxy in order to save her.  The adventures of Mario and friends has been a staple within the gaming world since the Eighties and many of these  games have gone one to become beloved classics. Mario galaxy is the game that Wii owners have been waiting for. With stunning graphics, tight game play, a huge universe of levels, and great soundtrack, this new addition to the little mustachioed plumber’s canon is one of the best adventures yet. The overall plot has the same overall theme that all Super Mario games have. Mario is on his way to visit Princess Peach when Bowser shows up in a UFO and snatches her away. Mario teams up with a space faring race called lumas who also have a bone to pick with Bowser since he ripped off all of their power stars, which they use to fuel their spaceship: The Comet Observatory. Mario’s mission is to travel the universe, collect the scattered stars from the different galaxies, find Bowser, and rescue the princess.

 

The stunning artwork and design put into the multitude of levels is what makes this game an instant classic. This is one of the best 3-d games to come out for the Wii and the best-looking Mario game since Mario 64. Every one of the worlds that Mario has to get through is intricately designed and flawless in its presentation. The difficulty level starts off as simple enough, but then builds to become a challenge for even the most hardcore veteran. Players might just as much fun exploring the different levels, looking for all the stars, then they will have beating the game’s various bosses and getting to Bowser. 

 

The actual physics that inhabit each of the different worlds is, well, out of this world. On some worlds Mario is allowed to walk upside down and sideways, and he is also able to float through the void of space in order to get from world to the next. There are also several worlds in which different suits are use ala’ Super Mario Bros.3. These suits range from a bumblebee, which allows Mario to fly around, to a spring, which gives him high jumping capability. 

 

The game play of Mario Galaxy is tight and the Wii remote is utilized to its fullest potential. To utilize the spin attack, you simply waggle the stick. This stick waggling technique is also used to trigger a launch star, which will send Mario to a previously inaccessible part of the universe.  You can also use the Wii-mote  as a pointer to gather star bits which can be used as ammo against the various dangerous creatures that inhabit the Galaxy and also as currency to unlock new stages.  To fire some star bits at an enemy, you just aim the remote and push B. While this aim and shoot feature is both convenient and fun, be careful to save some of these star bits because you are going to need them later on.

 

As everyone knows, the soundtrack to a Mario game has always been catchy (the castle theme from the original Super Mario Bros is stuck in my head as I am writing this), and Super Mario Galaxy’s soundtrack will not leave you wanting. Many of the old classics are updated and orchestrated and you will find yourself happily humming along to them as you play.

 

With its plethora of detailed levels that you will want to explore over and over, and challenging game play that everyone can enjoy, Mario galaxy is another classic game that you just have to have if you own a Wii. While its nostalgic flair gives the older Mario fans something to cling to, its innovative graphics and play set up makes this game a success with or without the help from Mario’s iconic status.