I received this game to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
If you’re looking for a fun and family-friendly gift this holiday season, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are back- this time on the Nintendo Switch! These fan-favorite 3D Mario adventures are bundled together in one digital package, making it easy to revisit the classic gameplay {or try it for the first time} and they look better than ever before.
Both games are included in one purchase, but one thing I really appreciated is that they install as separate titles on your Switch home screen. It wouldn’t have been a big deal if they were bundled, but I really like not having extra menus or steps when you’re ready to play- you can jump straight into either Galaxy or Galaxy 2 without navigating through a launcher.
These remastered versions take full advantage of today’s better tech. The graphics look so crisp- these games are almost 20 years old at this point so I was blown away by how clean they looked. They had sharper visuals, brighter colors, and smoother performance across the board. Whether you’re leaping from planet to planet or taking in the starry backdrops, it’s literally worth playing the game JUST for the visuals {although of course the gameplay is great too!}. If you’re playing on a Nintendo Switch 2 like I am, you can play in up to 4K when possible, but even on a regular Nintendo Switch the games look fantastic.
As for the gameplay, nothing major has changed from the original releases- which is exactly what fans were hoping for! These are the same galaxy-hopping, gravity-defying platformers that everyone fell in love with years ago, and they hold up really well. Both games offer clever puzzles and of course, that signature Mario charm. I was wondering if it would feel off using Joy-cons instead of the Wii remotes but it was reworked seamlessly to use Joy-cons and felt like it was native to Switch.
This bundle is a great gift idea for longtime fans who want to relive their favorite Mario moments with updated visuals- OR for newer players discovering these games for the first time! It’s a great game for kids but still engaging for adults- making it a great fit for just about anyone on your list!
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You can find Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on {affiliate link} Amazon, your favorite brick & mortar store, or through the Nintendo Store.
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