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Super Mario Galaxy - Wii

Pros Cons
Amazing visuals Not enough content
Awesome audio  
Addictive gameplay  
Innovative concepts  
An Out-Of-This-World Masterpiece!

Super Mario Galaxy may appear from its title and boxart that Nintendo has officially gone crazy, but when you open up the case and pop it into your Wii, you will be playing what is probably the best game on the Wii to this date. The game is just that good. Galaxy is probably more of a sequel to the classical Super Mario 64 that brought Mario into 3D, and this game sends Mario on an out-of-this-world adventure through space recovering Power Stars in order to save Princess Peach. The gameplay is simple and easy to pick up, with all the moves introduced in previous 3D Mario outings returning to this game (excluding the F.L.U.D.D. from Sunshine). Super Mario Galaxy is played with a simple control scheme that feels like motion controls weren't forced into the game, something that many Wii games lack. The graphics? Don't ask. They're AMAZING. The reflections are like nothing you've ever seen on the Wii, and the and detail put into the game is simply outstanding. What's more, is that the game also features a superior soundtrack, with beautifully arranged orchestral pieces with amazing quality. The game doesn't really have any significant flaws, except that the 2P Co-op Mode isn't really that amazing, but is there so if a second player is in the room, he can join in on the action by collecting Star Bits and freezing enemies for Player 1. Also, the lack of unlockables is rather disappointing, the only things you actually unlock are a new power-up, Luigi as a playable character (which you have to replay the entire game as him if you choose to use him after unlocking him), and a secret level after collecting all the Power Stars in the game. In the end, Super Mario Galaxy is the best game on the Wii by far, with almost no flaws. It's an amazing game, and obviously deserves a 5/5.

Mario Kart Wii - Wii

Pros Cons
Addictive gameplay Annoying audio
Fantastic multiplayer  
Just plain fun  
A Great Way to Hit Your Friends with Blue Shells

Mario Kart Wii is an excellent addition to the Mario Kart franchise. The gameplay hasn't changed much, but there are a few upgrades (and downgrades) to the way of playing the game. The Rubberband AI is what really brings the game down, and gets really annoying when trying to beat Grand Prix. There are 5 different ways of controlling in Mario Kart Wii, though by far the best schemes are the ones that use an analog stick to steer (GameCube Controller, Classic Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk). The graphics are bright and colourful, but the character models need work. The music is great but gets repetitive, and the voice acting is bad. Mario Kart Wii offers some of the best Online Multiplayer modes ever on the Wii, with barely any lag. Overall, this game succeeds on almost every level, but there are a few aspects of the game that really brings down the score. I give this game a 4/5.