curl-6 said:
Brilliantly said. This was actually the main reason I think Galaxy 1 is better than 2, it's celestial backdrops and the slightly more poignant vibe of the music gave it more emotive depth than the blue skies and lighter tunes of 2. |
That's it! That's exactly it! I was trying to figure out why Galaxy 2 felt unfulfilling and uncharismatic, now I believe you've put the finger on it - it couldn't let you enjoy the wonders of space depths. At times, even the first one took me out of the illusion - especially that dreadful Toy Time Galaxy. And there were times I could feel the emotive depth coming back to me in Galaxy 2, namely in the Cosmic Cove section.
Having actually built upon Rosalina's backstory in the first one helped a great deal. And I believe that's why she's a fan favorite in the Mario pantheon. The second one did push aside anything remnant of a story, it actually shipped you right into the platforming section without making you feel the excitement of running around spherical worlds and see the stars get lost into the Milky Way.
