Level1Death on 01 October 2011
Overall the Galaxy games were good. Even though the platforming was nice, I agree with you on the linear issue. The games could have been better if more freedom were allowed. The worlds were good for the most part, but like you said none of them were memorable.
I don't know about the future of 3D Mario. There's no doubt 3D Land will be a good game but I feel that 2D has more potential, especially if Nintendo takes a page from Donkey Kong Country Returns in terms of level design.
The Galaxy games have run its course, so Nintendo shouldn't release a third one because it's simply not needed.
