Author Topic: Mario Galaxy (Read 310625 times)

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #275 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:43:48 AM »

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Yeah - Nintendo launched the Japanese Galaxy site, along with tonnes of videos.

I know I'm weak-willed, but I can't help myself from peeking at the videos. They're so absolutely astounding - from the music, to the Jungle Beat influence Manta racing! to the pointer usage.. *sigh*

But this is where it ends. The two other videos I saw are the last ones I will lay my eyes on until I get the game. That's a promise.

It is kind of funny I showed a friend of mine the Youtube video and he said it looks like Mario 64 (then again he is one of these super retro gamers who never bothered owning a PS2, GC or Xbox).

Mashiro · « **Reply #276 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:51:00 AM »

Wow thanks for the link IceCold!

Anyone else notice the suit power-up page? Looks like at least 4 more suits will be in the game, awesome!

Oh and all those videos rock . . . definitely shaping up to be the best 3D Mario game ever . . . stages look beautiful and massive I can't wait!

Edit: Your friend is legally blind

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #277 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:52:40 AM »

Game of the Century!

(And one of those new power-ups is the Fire Flower...

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wandering · « **Reply #278 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:30:34 PM »

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There's just so many tiny things that Nintendo gets wrong with Mario, and they've been collecting over three games.

New Super Mario Bros, Mario Sunshine, and....I can't think what the third game could be. I'd guess Mario 64, but that game is perfect in every way.

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I agree, this game isn't as beautiful as Mario 64.

Svevan · « **Reply #279 on:** October 02, 2007, 01:04:24 PM »

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There's just so many tiny things that Nintendo gets wrong with Mario, and they've been collecting over three games.

New Super Mario Bros, Mario Sunshine, and....I can't think what the third game could be. I'd guess Mario 64, but that game is perfect in every way.

I was thinking of SM64, SM Sunshine, and now this. SM64 is definitely the best of the bunch, but it introduced a bit too much text and cinematic to the mix, for my liking. That seed flourished in SM Sunshine (which had perfect controls all the same). I just hope it hasn't gotten worse, but the fact that this game starts out in a town and has lots of npcs running around with text bubbles is just not encouraging in the slightest.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #280 on:** October 02, 2007, 01:06:10 PM »

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There's just so many tiny things that Nintendo gets wrong with Mario, and they've been collecting over three games.

New Super Mario Bros, Mario Sunshine, and....I can't think what the third game could be. I'd guess Mario 64, but that game is perfect in every way.

I was thinking of SM64, SM Sunshine, and now this. SM64 is definitely the best of the bunch, but it introduced a bit too much text and cinematic to the mix, for my liking. That seed flourished in SM Sunshine (which had perfect controls all the same). I just hope it hasn't gotten worse, but the fact that this game starts out in a town and has lots of npcs running around with text bubbles is just not encouraging in the slightest.

Actually I think SMB2 introduced cinematic, with SMW and YI starting to take off with it. Mario has always had a tradition of a story being told, in fact I would say that Mario 3 (well even that had the kings talking) and SMB are the odd ones out.

TrueNerd · « **Reply #281 on:** October 02, 2007, 01:57:16 PM »

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Originally posted by: IceCold
Yeah - Nintendo launched the Japanese Galaxy site, along with tonnes of videos.

I know I'm weak-willed, but I can't help myself from peeking at the videos. They're so absolutely astounding - from the music, to the Jungle Beat influence Manta racing! to the pointer usage.. *sigh*

But this is where it ends. The two other videos I saw are the last ones I will lay my eyes on until I get the game. That's a promise.

OH MY GOD THOSE VIDEOS ARE AWESOME. Seriously, watching those clips was more fun then playing most games. I cannot wait.

Mashiro · « **Reply #282 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:02:40 PM »

Who says you have to talk to all the NPCs running around though?

Like Mario 64 I skipped over talking to most of them . . . go forth and do your thing. Save the princess.

It's optional.

IceCold · « **Reply #283 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:12:29 PM »

Did you guys see the part where Mario was rolling on a ball, and as he went faster the music sped up, then when he slowed down the music did at the same time?

Plus it looks like there's some 2D platforming also!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #284 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:14:01 PM »

Is it just me, or does this game appear to be sadly, the swan song for Mario games in platforming form? It is kind worrysome in a way because it looks like it is packed the gills to be the ultimate experience.

Mashiro · « **Reply #285 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:17:24 PM »

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Is it just me, or does this game appear to be sadly, the swan song for Mario games in platforming form? It is kind worrysome in a way because it looks like it is packed the gills to be the ultimate experience.

Actually it's just Miyamoto and the gang making up for the train wreck that was Super Mario Sunshine. This game will actually be well worth the wait!

Yes I know you love Sunshine

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #286 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:34:27 PM »

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Is it just me, or does this game appear to be sadly, the swan song for Mario games in platforming form? It is kind worrysome in a way because it looks like it is packed the gills to be the ultimate experience.

Wow. GP always has to find something that could possibly be wrong with the game and not get too excited like everyone else, and the only possible negative thing she could think of was that Galaxy may be so unbelievably good that they couldn't possibly do any better and might stop making them.

Also, it's not the ultimate experience unless they bring back Kuribo's shoe.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #287 on:** October 02, 2007, 02:36:09 PM »

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Is it just me, or does this game appear to be sadly, the swan song for Mario games in platforming form? It is kind worrysome in a way because it looks like it is packed the gills to be the ultimate experience.

Wow. GP always has to find something that could possibly be wrong with the game and not get too excited like everyone else, and the only possible negative thing she could think of was that Galaxy may be so unbelievably good that they couldn't possibly do any better and might stop making them.

Also, it's not the ultimate experience unless they bring back Kuribo's shoe.

Heck yeah I'm excited for Mario Galaxy, most excitement I've had since, well, Mario 64! Also the Kuribo shoe would make it a godly experience.

vudu · « **Reply #288 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:26:03 AM »

Bookmark post so I know where to begin reading when I come back to this thread in 2008.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #289 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:37:47 AM »

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Is it just me, or does this game appear to be sadly, the swan song for Mario games in platforming form? It is kind worrysome in a way because it looks like it is packed the gills to be the ultimate experience.

Actually it's just Miyamoto and the gang making up for the train wreck that was Super Mario Sunshine. This game will actually be well worth the wait!

Yes I know you love Sunshine

Hey! Sunshine was awesome and totally underrated. People were expecting the breakthrough that Mario 64 was and didn't get that so they hated it. The only reason Galaxy can stand out like 64 did is because it has the room to innovate and reinvent as Mario 64 did. Sunshine was a great game and a worthy successor to 64, whether people want to acknowledge it or not.

Mashiro · « **Reply #290 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:47:39 AM »

I respectfully disagree about Sunshine. Was it a good game? Yeah it was decent but it really wasn't worth the wait, and maybe that's what adds to my negative feelings about it. In the end it was a very forgettable experience for me.

Stogi · « **Reply #291 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:57:12 AM »

*Looks at Sunshine*

*Looks at the other platformers that came out*

*Looks back at Sunshine and

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couchmonkey · « **Reply #292 on:** October 04, 2007, 03:57:27 AM »

Sunshine was a bit of a letdown, but it gets too much criticism for it. It is one of the best 3D platformers around, but it didn't pack in quite as much variety as 64...it feels like they were 2-3 levels short of a full game, and tried to make up for it with hundreds of blue coins.

On the other hand, I think it refined Super Mario 64's design well. FLUDD gave more control over the platforming elements, I think the game was a lot clearer about goals so that you can get straight to the action, and of course there are all the bonus areas that focus on pure platforming and action which were pretty rare in Super Mario 64.

Eh, I've had this argument so many times that I should almost delete this post. But I won't. I will admit that Super Mario Galaxy looks to be the ultimate 3D Mario.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #293 on:** October 04, 2007, 09:01:31 AM »

Sunshine is an amazing game.

They took the basic controls of Mario 64, and looked at the 3D platforming in general and created a game that perfected Mario controls, and really fixed most of the problems with 3D platformers.

It made Wall jumps accessable and fun to accomplish. It incorporated tightrope antics, and a device for floating and shooting enemies in a fun whimsical way.

The two biggest problems with Sunshine was that it was Evolutionary game develop instead of revolutionary like Mario 64; and it took place all in one environmental location, and people are used to environmental variety in Mario...though truthfully, Sunshine's environment stability was a breath of fresh air to me.

The two biggest improvements with Sunshine was the "classic" puzzle like challenges in the game. Those challenges included some of the best Mario level designs ever. And the control. From being able to effortlessly, Backflip, slide down a wall, Spring off of the wall, activate your Fludd device and hover to a tight rope...Mario never controlled BETTER than he did in Super Mario Sunshine. And honestly very few platformers even today control as flawlessly as Sunshine does.

BigJim · « **Reply #294 on:** October 04, 2007, 09:48:53 AM »

Ok, I don't know if it's been mentioned already or if it's part of those other Japanese videos, but I just saw the SMG Prologue video on IGN.

Linky

That's freaking awesome.

Ceric · « **Reply #295 on:** October 04, 2007, 10:29:40 AM »

I think the biggest recent Mario let down was the New Super Mario Bros. I personally enjoyed Sunshine more the Mario 64. Even after revisiting Mario 64 as Mario 64 DS, which I did enjoy.

This looks to be very varied.
Also anyone else notice the music speed up and slow down with the rolling when Mario was on the ball?

IceCold · « **Reply #296 on:** October 04, 2007, 10:46:55 AM »

I did!

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Did you guys see the part where Mario was rolling on a ball, and as he went faster the music sped up, then when he slowed down the music did at the same time?

Plus it looks like there's some 2D platforming also!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #297 on:** October 04, 2007, 10:57:34 AM »

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I think the biggest recent Mario let down was the New Super Mario Bros. I personally enjoyed Sunshine more the Mario 64. Even after revisiting Mario 64 as Mario 64 DS, which I did enjoy.

This looks to be very varied.
Also anyone else notice the music speed up and slow down with the rolling when Mario was on the ball?

I agree 100% Ceric, New Super Mario Bros. while fun was a big let down. What is odd about the Mario Sunshine hate is that these same people will also complain about games not being challenging enough, when Mario Sunshine was one of the if not the hardest out of the Mario games (Well except for maybe the Lost Levels)

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #298 on:** October 04, 2007, 11:22:02 AM »

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I think the biggest recent Mario let down was the New Super Mario Bros. I personally enjoyed Sunshine more the Mario 64. Even after revisiting Mario 64 as Mario 64 DS, which I did enjoy.

This looks to be very varied.
Also anyone else notice the music speed up and slow down with the rolling when Mario was on the ball?

I agree 100% Ceric, New Super Mario Bros. while fun was a big let down. What is odd about the Mario Sunshine hate is that these same people will also complain about games not being challenging enough, when Mario Sunshine was one of the if not the hardest out of the Mario games (Well except for maybe the Lost Levels)

I enjoyed Mario Sunshine but I thought it lacked the magic Mario 64 had. There were some fun levels but at the same time some elements felt rushed and uninspired. I did love the ending, though. Bowser was so lovable in it!

And I also agree with the sentiment towards New Super Mario Bros. It was a fun game, one that I enjoyed for a while, but the stages lacked the creativity and challenge of the older platformers. Simply put, some of them were far too basic.

Crimm · « **Reply #299 on:** October 04, 2007, 11:24:35 AM »

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Bookmark post so I know where to begin reading when I come back to this thread in 2008.

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Author Topic: Mario Galaxy (Read 310625 times)