This was the first game I was ever excited for before it was released, and to this day it’s still one of my favorites, probably tied with the first game in the series for my favorite.

Many people complain that this feels like the first game but again which I completely understand, but I personally find the first one so enjoyable so why wouldn’t I want the first one again?

While I’d love to go on about how great the levels and soundtrack and ideas are I just finished writing multiple paragraphs on the first game and given that this is essentially the same game, I have the same thoughts on how incredible these things are.

Starship Mario is cool and all, I do miss the Comet Observatory. While the 2D style world map is very nice and should certainly always be available via a menu or something, being able to explore my way to the levels in the game was a really cool feeling that this game’s hub just doesn’t replicate. Obviously though this is not a deal breaker or even a legitimate problem with the game, just one small area where my personal preference doesn’t align with the game.

Basically I just really like Super Mario Galaxy and this game is Super Mario Galaxy with Yoshi.