Girls in Gaming

Nintendo has most definitely done something right when their latest Mario adventure on the Wii turns out to be the highest rated game ever made.  I couldn’t agree more with the reviewers.

Super Mario Galaxy plants you onto a cosmic universe that is by far the most expanse ever featured in a Mario game.  Each stage — referred to as galaxies in the game — offers a completely unique world with multiple challenges.  This is definitely not Super Mario Sunshine, which comparatively was a huge disappointment.

The two features of the game that stand out the most are the fantastic level design and the equally fantastic sound design — this time, with a full orchestral score that is a joy to listen to while playing.  Additionally, Shigeru Miyamoto, the game’s designer, says that this is the first time he’s implemented a satisfactory co-op mode into a Mario game; the second player can help (or hinder!) the first player’s progress throughout the adventure.

The controls feel fluid and work as well as the game does.  The entire game, save for one or two challenges, offer an incredibly satisfying experience from start to end.