Topic: Super Mario Galaxy (Read 30759 times)

Renalia · « **on:** 09 Nov 2007, 05:15 »

Less than three days!

Reviews are in and they're very positive. Many are likening it to Super Mario 64, saying that's it's nearly that good. If you can be "nearly as good" as Sm64, then you're pretty much a lock for being an AWESOME game.

Anyone had a chance to play a demo at all?

Johnny C · « **Reply #1 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 09:03 »

Do they have demos? Maybe I'll check out my EB.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #2 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 10:04 »

I have my copy preordered online with two-day shipping, so I should get it by Wednesday. I'm gonna have to split time between it and Fire Emblem, but aside from Mass Effect this has been my most anticipated game all year.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #3 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 16:39 »

Same here. With Galaxy gettign to the house Tuesday, and Mass Effect coming in the week after, I'm not going to be getting anything at all done for weeks.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #4 on:** 09 Nov 2007, 20:50 »

there goes any hope of me passing this semester

Ally · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 08:38 »

I preordered this on Amazon. I wonder when it is coming? Hopefully Thursday because I have to give Lincoln's Second Inaugural speech on Thursday and I will memorize JACKSHIT when this comes out.

Johnny C · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 08:43 »

I'm going to get it in fifteen minutes, I hope.

Renalia · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 09:08 »

I called my Gamestop where I have it reserved and they're not getting it until tomorrow, so I'm stuck with GHIII until then.

0bsessions · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 09:45 »

Reading some of the reviews for this game, I am absolutely convinced that this game was the number one reason for the delay of Smash Bros. Brawl. I was looking forward to Galaxy enough, thinking it looked like a fun little distraction to kill time when I got bored of Smash. I'm finding that this is a common viewpoint, people just didn't really care all that much because it was overshadowed by Smash Bros. Now that SSBB is off into February and people can really look at Galaxy without thinking about Brawl, it really shows through to how big this title is.

Sure, it gives them extra time to fine-tune Brawl, but with Galaxy not having to fight its own studio for sales this winter, this game's press and sales potential seem to have skyrocketed. Personally, I planned on asking someone to pick it up for me for Christmas, but I really don't think I'm going to make it through the week now.

Johnny C · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 10:11 »

Quote from: Renalia on 12 Nov 2007, 09:08

I called my Gamestop where I have it reserved and they're not getting it until tomorrow, so I'm stuck with GHIII until then.

I was just at my EB and the game doesn't get released in Canada for an additional two days. What the fuck? The release party in NYC was last night.

Thanks, Nintendo! I sure don't feel like a complete dumbass.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 11:03 »

Quote from: 0bsessions on 12 Nov 2007, 09:45

Reading some of the reviews for this game, I am absolutely convinced that this game was the number one reason for the delay of Smash Bros. Brawl. I was looking forward to Galaxy enough, thinking it looked like a fun little distraction to kill time when I got bored of Smash. I'm finding that this is a common viewpoint, people just didn't really care all that much because it was overshadowed by Smash Bros. Now that SSBB is off into February and people can really look at Galaxy without thinking about Brawl, it really shows through to how big this title is.

Sure, it gives them extra time to fine-tune Brawl, but with Galaxy not having to fight its own studio for sales this winter, this game's press and sales potential seem to have skyrocketed. Personally, I planned on asking someone to pick it up for me for Christmas, but I really don't think I'm going to make it through the week now.

I think you're being paranoid. I'm sure Brawl's delay was completely independent of Galaxy, because with all the stuff they're cramming into the game (including online play, which on the Wii is relatively rare), there must be a ton of testing and stuff that they need to do. I'm pretty sure Nintendo wasn't thinking, "Oh man, I'm worried this Mario game isn't going to sell enough."

0bsessions · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 11:42 »

I think paranoid is a strong word. I've always considered paranoia to be more of a negative feeling. I genuinely do think the proximity of the two titles had more than a little bit to do with the delay. I don't think it's a bad thing, though. If that was any part of Nintendo's strategy, it was both smart financially (As the two would've done little more than cannibalize each other, being in direct competition for sales) and for the consumer overall (Most people planning to buy either are likely buying both, I sure as Hell was not really keen on the idea of buying both so close to each other and was likely to sacrifice Galaxy for the sake of owning Brawl). With all the recent announcements as well of the insane hype Galaxy is suddenly receiving, when was the last time you genuinely heard someone complain about the Brawl delay (And Kotaku users don't count, Bryan, they'll bitch about anything)?

Storm Rider · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 11:52 »

Personally, I was equally excited for both titles, but I think a lot of people were disappointed by the Brawl delay. I wasn't, but that's because I play games all the time. If you're somebody who only buys games every once and a while and therefore a crowded holiday season doesn't matter to you, if Smash Brothers was one of your favorite titles then the delay would probably suck.

But I mean, Smash Brothers sells really well and all, but Mario is still Mario and it's the best selling game franchise on the planet. I suppose if Grand Theft Auto or Halo (or even Super Smash Brothers) keep going for another 15 years they might catch up, but until that happens there's not a whole lot quite as monumental as a new non-spinoff Mario game.

Johnny C · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 12:04 »

Seriously, why am I not playing this game?

The more I think about it the angrier I get.

0bsessions · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 12:09 »

You and me both. I should be hopping around Airships to a loud bass drum right now.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 13:00 »

TWO DAYS HAUGAHALAGHAL

Although, it is not that bad for me because I am playing Fire Emblem like a man obsessed. Seriously, I got the game on Thursday morning and I already have 25 hours on my save file.

0bsessions · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 13:06 »

I've got to wait until the weekend. I really can't afford to buy it yet.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 14:08 »

damn, got off the phone with the local EB Games manager and he tells me it will be in tomorrow around 12:30

I guess it comes with some sort of special coin

Johnny C · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 14:19 »

Quote from: Storm Rider on 12 Nov 2007, 13:00

TWO DAYS HAUGAHALAGHAL

Although, it is not that bad for me because I am playing Fire Emblem like a man obsessed.

Plus, at least it got released in your country on the right date. God.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 Nov 2007, 14:21 »

I want to go buy this but I just got VF5 and Zack & Wiki.

Daaaangit!

Ally · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 18:33 »

Apparently Amazon ran out so mine will be here on the 20th. I wanted to cancel the order and buy it in a shop but my dad thought that this was silly so I gave up. I'm sort of angry, I ordered a long time ago. I feel like I deserve some sort of compensation?

EDIT: The site claims that they are in stock and that you can get it by Thursday if you order now. I call bullshit and I am going to investigate.

EDIT2: Ever faithful Kotaku tells me that I got fucked.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 18:38 »

Amazon did the same thing to me when I ordered Metroid Prime 3.

It's pretty much bull.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 18:43 »

I just got the same message and I pre-ordered the first week they had a entry for it up back when they didn't have a picture yet. Annoys the hell out of me. But then again, last time this happened I still got it within 24 hours after my original Expected Delivery date.

Ally · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 18:48 »

I'm certainly doing something about it. I'm in the worst possible place right now, with the paper coming out next week, December SATs fast approaching, ski team beginning to rear its ugly head, and a ridiculous workload as well... all I want is to sit back with my wii for some quality Mario entertainment.

Dimmukane · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 20:41 »

I've only gotten 4 stars so far (the training galaxy, and the first subsequent one). Um. It's money well spent. I would pay six times as much as I did for twice the level design I've gotten so far. That's how awesome it is. There's a little section where you collect music notes that go out on a path, and they play the Mario Underground theme as you hit them. Get them all, and a 1-up mushroom appears. I did it multiple times because I loved to hear the song. It's unfortunate that I, like Ally, am also totally bogged down with homework. I definitely won't be beating this until next year, it's that bad.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 21:29 »

I get my copy tomorrow morning! I am super excited.

will: wanton sex god · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 22:20 »

Fucking hell, my girlfriend ordered this on next day shipping (15 dollars) from amazon for my birthday, and its not goign to be here till literally a week from tomorrow. Now were going to play it over thanksgiving break. Stilly really sucks.

Johnny C · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 Nov 2007, 22:41 »

WHY THE FUCK DOES CANADA HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER DAY

JESUS CHRIST IT'S NOT LIKE WE'VE BEEN DICKS TO YOU NINTENDO

IF I LIVED CLOSE TO YOU RIGHT NOW I WOULD JSUSTA BOTTLE THE SHIT OUT OF YOUR BULIDING YOU COCKSUCKERS

GIVE ME MY ITALIAN PLUMBER ALREADY YOU BASTARDS

Shadic · « **Reply #28 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 00:06 »

I'm too poor, I must wait until Christmas in hope..

If I don't end up with it then, I'll rob a bank, and buy it.

Renalia · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 05:12 »

The game is AMAZING.

Basically it goes like this.

Super Mario Galaxy:Super Mario 64 :: Super Mario Brothers 3:Super Mario Brothers

It's so good. Design is wonderful, production values are through the roof. They wanted this game to be good, and it is. It's slightly disorienting at first with some of the sphere worlds, but you get used to it quick. And the normal platforming levels are top-notch so far. Amazing game indeed.

0bsessions · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 07:35 »

0bsessions: Bad news for (Insert girl here)

valley_parade: Yeah?

0bsessions: Mario Galaxy is out

valley_parade:Oh god

I saw a commerical for that.

0bsessions: She's not gonna get laid again until I get done with it

Johnny C · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 13:47 »

oh my god it's so much fun

Storm Rider · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 14:40 »

I am so cracking open my copy as soon as I finish this logic homework. I think my desperation has created an epiphany where I suddenly understand how indirect proofs work. Seriously, I was looking at it last night and it might as well have been in Greek (well, completely in Greek). I get my delivery a few hours ago and suddenly it's all making sense.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #33 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 14:49 »

and who says video games aren't educational?

god, i wish i had a Wii so i could be smart like you. also, i really want this game.

edit: i just noticed that i capitalized "Wii" and not "God". Priorities, I guess?

Johnny C · « **Reply #34 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 18:56 »

THOU SHALT HOLD NO FALSE IDOLS BEFORE PEACH

LordNagash · « **Reply #35 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 21:56 »

This game is pretty fun IMO.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #36 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 21:58 »

this game makes me glad that I bought a Wii

squawk · « **Reply #37 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 22:28 »

This game is far too much fucking fun for my own good.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #38 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 22:36 »

Fuck all ya'll that already have this game with a broken broomstick.

LordNagash · « **Reply #39 on:** 14 Nov 2007, 22:59 »

if it makes you feel any better it is really fun :(

Storm Rider · « **Reply #40 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 00:41 »

I just got Star #20 and I am having a blast. It's really a ton of fun.

jmrz · « **Reply #41 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 02:14 »

I have to wait until the 20somethingth when it gets released in Australia. I WANT IT NOW.

LordNagash · « **Reply #42 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 02:24 »

I am on star 13-14 or so, but I went back to Fire Emblem.

axerton · « **Reply #43 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 02:29 »

The reasons to get a Wii are really starting to stack up.

problem:
Watching the add for the Wii metroid game
Me: "I must admit a Wii does look pretty cool"
Mum: "You can have one.....if you want to live somewhere else."

It proves how tempting it is when I actually considered this option.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #44 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 08:38 »

My friends and I played Galaxy last night. We quickly ran into the problem of it being too awesome and all three of us wanting to play. The Co-Star option is ridiculously and unexpectedly fun and useful, but that still left one person out.

So we split the first player into two people. One person with the nunchuk, one with the remote.

It was frantic, crazy, and forced all three of us to work together as an awesome single Mario force. It was incredibly fun.

Ally · « **Reply #45 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 13:33 »

grumblegrumble

the-artful-dodger-rodger · « **Reply #46 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 13:57 »

between play this game and going to work, not enough hours in the day.

the game its like all kinds of awesome, its one the best mario games ever.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #47 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 17:01 »

Man. It really is.

It's like...I feel like things should be less awesome by this point in the game (fourth observatory). That I should've seen everything by now and everything else should be more difficult variations on the same theme. But it's not! Every new galaxy is just...NEW! There's always more stuff to find!

Also, the references to previous Mario games are waaaay more awesome in this one than usual, like Bowser's Airship Armada from SMB3 (complete with remixed version of the same music) or just tiny things like the pumpkin Goombas in the Ghost House galaxy, a throwback to Super Mario World after you beat the Special area.

So much love.

0bsessions · « **Reply #48 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 17:39 »

Johnny, Nagash, Squawk, Bryan, Oz and Rodger can all kiss my pale, hairy, Mario Galaxyless until tomorrow evening ass.

LordNagash · « **Reply #49 on:** 15 Nov 2007, 17:47 »

You are just jealous.

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