Super Mario Galaxy (WII)

Could this be the "definitive" Nintendo game...

Game of the Day

Name: Super Mario Galaxy

Released: 2007

Developer: Nintendo

Platform: Nintendo Wii

The Super Mario games were renowned for their land or water levels. But Galaxy was the first in the series to be set in space. Unless you've been living under a rock the last couple of years, you would know that this game received universal acclaim and considering how high the expectations were for this game to deliver (considering it's predecessors were Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine - both of which will be reviewed at a later time), that was no easy feat. Set in the world of the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario is invited to a night festival and all seems well and good. But Bowser, deciding to be a big pain in the ass, removes Princess Peach's castle from the ground with her inside. So now Mario has to find and rescue her with the help of a goddess called Rosalina. So what's all the hype about and why could it be the definitive Nintendo game? The graphics are exceptional and showcase off everything the Wii has to offer (yes that includes motion controls), the levels are some of the most innovative in the Mario franchise to date, there is a decent storyline and the soundtrack, like that soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks of all time (it's in my top 3) that if you haven't heard it, you're simply missing out because the tracks are all beautifully orchestrated. If there is one game I recommend for you to get on the Wii, it's this.