No game should beat Galaxy 2 on this list. No game will beat Mario Galaxy 2 this gen. No game may ever beat Mario Galaxy 2.
Why? Because it's perfectly designed in almost every sense. The levels are lovingly crafted (and certainly the best level design I've ever seen), the music is the best in any game, period; the grapichs are great (not just for a Wii game, period. The graphics will look awesome long after games like COD and UC look dated), the difficulty is spot on (I died over 350 times on my way through the 242 stars, no time did I ever feel like I was cheated), the game is a great length (over 50 hours, infinitely replayable, and no repetition. Ever.)...need I go on?
Nintendo took the tired platforming genre and turned it into something truly magical. Nintendo topped what many considered to be untoppable. This doesn't just re-define the genre; it screws it up and throws away the old design.
Just like OoT did, it has set a benchmark for Nintendo, and pray they be careful. I can play that game for hours and never feel bored. It's just so vibrant. I smiled from start to finish. You have to wonder how they managed to do it. Sure, it's not got the 'WOW' factor from the first game, but it's the vastly superior game...
I said in my Tri review that there's only 2 games I'd give more than 9.5 to. Tri, and also Super MArio Galaxy 2. It is not perfect, but it's certainly the best game out there. I'd give it 9.8, but looking at the scores, I think it's only right to give it...
10.0
