Fri, May 21, 2010 | 07:41 BST

SMG2 gets “masterful” ten from IGN

Super Mario Galaxy 2

IGN’s just gone live with a ten for Super Mario Galaxy 2, making it the 29th title in total to have gotten the high score from the site.

Here’s a snip from the piece:

“I think the one thing you should take away from this review: Super Mario Galaxy 2 wholly exceeded my expectations. Leading up to the game’s release I hadn’t expected much more than simply “more of the same.” I loved the original Super Mario Galaxy, but the company would have to do something pretty special to really “wow” me. Consider me “wowed.””

Obviously, one to buy now and everything, innit. Go pre-order. We’ll wait. Video review’s below.

Just to remind you, the general reviews embargo for everyone else is Monday at 6am BST.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 releases this Sunday in the US, with a UK release on June 11 for Wii.

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#1

Erthazus
21/05/10, 7:51 am

I still think it’s too high for this platforming game, but anyway, i will try it.

I think it will be the highest rating game on metacritic. :) 98% or 99%

#2

52pickup
21/05/10, 7:58 am

GOTY 2010?

#3

Johnny Cullen
21/05/10, 7:59 am

I know what I’m doing Monday morning…

*sets alarm for Lost, not work*

#4

Tomo
21/05/10, 8:07 am

Good God, Monday is going to be a sad day when Lost is finally done and dusted ;_;

#5

kdogg
21/05/10, 8:11 am

and it Edge gave it a 10… not too shabby.

#6

Gadzooks!
21/05/10, 8:22 am

I have to say that looks pretty spectacular. Almost makes me regret selling my Wii. Almost.

#7

Blerk
21/05/10, 8:47 am

Pretty much expecting 10s all round for this one, even from miserable old EG. :-D

One of the sites should hire me to review it. I’d give it a score that’d generate some page hits for them. :twisted:

#8

AHA-Lambda
21/05/10, 11:29 am

wow i do feel out the loop kinda though i guess =/

yea i rly dont like mario =s

#9

Tallon 4
21/05/10, 11:41 am

The reason to still own a Wii imo

#10

deanimate
21/05/10, 11:59 am

Super Mario Galaxy is the reason I bought a wii.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the reason I don’t need to take crack.
Looking forward to this :D

#11

dfar80
21/05/10, 12:24 pm

@9: Plenty o’reasons to own a Wii. Unless for those who can’t muster any interest for other strong titles in its catalogue, but it’s arguable how much said catalogue is to blame for that.

#12

Erthazus
21/05/10, 12:47 pm

@11 There is no reason to own Wii, i’m still selling it.

#13

AHA-Lambda
21/05/10, 1:01 pm

already have sold mine, dont regret it at all. Only console I have ever sold in the middle of a console generation.

#14

OlderGamer
21/05/10, 1:36 pm

A system doesn’t have to be played all of the time to be enjoyed. There are lots of reasons to play and enjoy a Wii once in awhile. Obviously tastes vary, but I am just saying you don’t need to play the system all of the time everyday or exclusivly for it to be worthy of owning.

#15

AHA-Lambda
21/05/10, 2:04 pm

i would also like to play itmore than twice a year aswell to justify its purchase

#16

Len
21/05/10, 2:12 pm

As a m8 of mine so succinctly put it: ‘If you can only produce a title once every 2 years that fully justifies owning the system then thanks but no thanks’.

Harsh but fair…? I’m leaning that way…

#17

OlderGamer
21/05/10, 2:14 pm

I don’t know I figure once I already own it, the trade in value is so low it isn’t worth selling it. If for nothing else to have the opertunity to play the great games that do come around once in awhile. Like the Mario games. The New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Was fantastic. Once in awhile a good one comes along.

I like still having mine.

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