I see this game moreso as an expansion to Galaxy than its own game. Just like Galaxy, I think Mario is way too stiff in Galaxy 2, and it prevents me from enjoying it as much as I want to. That being said, I think the pacing and general level design is a lot better in Galaxy 2 than it is in Galaxy 1. The streamlined format improves the pacing a lot for these linear levels. The game is a fun time, but the controls prevent me from enjoying it more.