Super Mario Galaxy 2: Nostalgia Shower
Of all the videogame icons there's no doubting that Mario's got the richest history, yet Nintendo's always made sure that he's at the forefront of some of its most forward-thinking games. It was this humble plumber who, after all, introduced the masses to 3D gaming, and in Super Mario Galaxy the team spun out an entire game comprised of confounding expectations.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 did it all over again with the same verve and energy that's always kept Mario relevant, but its most powerful moment saw Nintendo caught in a rare moment of nostalgic introspection. Throwback Galaxy, a near-perfect retread of Super Mario 64's Whomp Fortress, was enough to make the Nintendo faithful weak at the knees.
Here was one of Mario's – and indeed Nintendo's – defining moments with all the rough edges smoothed out, with Koji Kondo's soundtrack revived in cheerful big-band glory. It was more than fan-service – it reminded us not only of how far Nintendo has come, but also how far its competition has to go if it ever wants to be on a truly even keel with this greatest of the greats. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1139594p1.html
Of all the videogame icons there's no doubting that Mario's got the richest history, yet Nintendo's always made sure that he's at the forefront of some of its most forward-thinking games. It was this humble plumber who, after all, introduced the masses to 3D gaming, and in Super Mario Galaxy the team spun out an entire game comprised of confounding expectations.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 did it all over again with the same verve and energy that's always kept Mario relevant, but its most powerful moment saw Nintendo caught in a rare moment of nostalgic introspection. Throwback Galaxy, a near-perfect retread of Super Mario 64's Whomp Fortress, was enough to make the Nintendo faithful weak at the knees.
Here was one of Mario's – and indeed Nintendo's – defining moments with all the rough edges smoothed out, with Koji Kondo's soundtrack revived in cheerful big-band glory. It was more than fan-service – it reminded us not only of how far Nintendo has come, but also how far its competition has to go if it ever wants to be on a truly even keel with this greatest of the greats. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/113/1139594p1.html
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