Top 10 Best Super Mario Galaxy 2 Galaxies
Super Mario Galaxy 2, if you've ever played this masterpiece of a game, you're well aware of the interstellar adventure that awaits Mario as he navigates through space, conquering unique and vibrant galaxies. It's a sequel that took everything great about the original and sprinkled on even more starry magic.But what are the best Super Mario Galaxy 2 galaxies? Perhaps you've got your personal favorites that resonated with you for their innovative design, charming aesthetics, or thrilling challenges. Maybe it's the way certain galaxies play with gravity, the memorable boss battles, or the serene music that has swept you off your feet.
Vote for the choices you think deserve to be at the top of this list. Remember those galaxies that kept you up at night, determined to collect every last Star? Or how about the ones that left you in awe at the creativity bursting from your screen? This isn't just about a personal favorite or a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It's about recognizing the ingenuity, artistry, and wonder that make Super Mario Galaxy 2 a standout in the gaming world.
As you ponder over your choices, consider not just the visual splendor but also the intricate gameplay mechanics, the storytelling within each galaxy, and the emotional connection you felt as you guided Mario through space.
A tranquil, water-themed galaxy where players can explore underwater areas and freeze the surface of the water to access new paths. It features serene music and unique puzzles centered on swimming and freezing mechanics. Peaceful water galaxies are great to just experience.
The most beautiful galaxy. Very memorable.
This one just blew me away with how beautiful it looks! Please remake it in SMG3.
A dark, cave-like galaxy where players navigate underwater tunnels filled with obstacles and treasure, culminating in a peaceful seaside area. It emphasizes exploration and precise swimming control. The sunset at the end sold me. I was playing late at night and was concerned about the prospect of a water level. However, the mysterious music in this level piqued my interest. The galaxy is extremely easy to navigate, and the overall experience is quite pleasant and extremely refreshing.
I really love the calm, wet galaxies.
The atmosphere here is so peaceful.
A reimagining of Whomp's Fortress from Super Mario 64, featuring familiar terrain and enemies in an updated graphical style. Players face off against the Whomp King once again in this nostalgic setting. Basically a throwback (pun intended) to the Super Mario 64 level Whomp's Fortress, although I don't understand why this wasn't in the Special World, and why it wasn't called Whomp's Fortress Galaxy. It's way too easy for the final main world in the game! But I love it.
They tried their best to put their level into that, even though it isn't Bob-Omb. It still sounds great, and I loved how they used the concept of putting Cloud Mario in the Seven Silver Stars mission.
When you get to see the real Whomp King, he says approximately the same thing as he said in Super Mario 64.
A sun-soaked tropical paradise inspired by environments from Super Mario Sunshine, offering missions focused on Yoshi and platforming across scattered islands. Players interact with water mechanics and explore large, open areas. I like to come here and pretend I'm on vacation. I always get all the enemies first so that it's safe. I like riding the leaf rafts, swimming, and going into that hole in the side of the ocean and watching those eel things. What are they called?
Peaceful and beautiful. A nice predecessor to the Seaside Kingdom in Mario Odyssey.
You go all around the beach just for a Cloud Flower. That's a puzzle.
A whimsical, sky-themed galaxy where Mario uses the Cloud Flower power-up to create platforms and traverse airy, floating areas. Challenges include precise jumping and wind-based puzzles. Whimsical. The Cloud Flower is excellent!
A futuristic, hazard-filled galaxy with fast-paced challenges involving moving platforms and electrical obstacles. Gravity mechanics and precision timing are key to navigating this galaxy. The "Follow me, Bob-Omb" mission could be a bit tough for me, but if I get through it, the second mission will have a tower similar to Buoy Base's, and the music will be the same as Buoy Base's.
I love the second mission with the Buoy Base music!
A mechanically-themed galaxy featuring shifting platforms, saw blades, and insect enemies, with a focus on timing and spatial awareness. Players must solve environmental puzzles to progress. This galaxy is where you fight two bosses from Honeyhive Galaxy: Mandibug Stack and Bugaboom.
A galaxy that revisits and combines several boss fights from earlier in the game and its predecessor, testing the player's combat abilities. Each fight is presented in sequence within a single mission. You get five awesome boss fights from the first SMG, all in one package.
A challenging, final galaxy with a gauntlet of demanding platforming sections and enemy encounters, serving as the ultimate test of player skill. Completion requires mastery of all game mechanics. It's the final challenge to top off an amazing game.
A mechanically-driven galaxy where players manipulate Chomps to navigate conveyor belts and reach designated goals. Timing and puzzle-solving are key to ensuring Chomps reach their destinations. Best mechanical galaxy, especially the part with the golden Chomps.
This galaxy is the only one with the spring mushroom.
I feel like this should be higher. The idea of having to lure the Chain Chomp into that hole is ingenious and really creative.
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A lava-centric fortress galaxy with platforming challenges, fire hazards, and a climactic boss fight against Bowser. The mission combines combat and navigation through Bowser's traps.
A flight-focused galaxy where players use a bird-like creature, the Fluzzard, to glide through rings and navigate a canyon. The controls emphasize careful tilting and precision flying.
A candy-themed galaxy where players navigate dessert-inspired platforms using Yoshi and the Bulb Berry to reveal hidden paths. The aesthetic emphasizes sugary and colorful designs.
The first galaxy of the game, introducing basic platforming mechanics and the Spin ability in a whimsical, starry environment. Players encounter Goombas and simple puzzles to learn game fundamentals. This is the first level in this game.
The climactic galaxy of the game, featuring Bowser's stronghold with lava pits, enemies, and a final showdown with the Koopa King. It incorporates various gameplay mechanics from earlier galaxies.
A forest-themed galaxy featuring giant trees and log-based platforms, with a mission involving sliding down a massive tree trunk. Players explore natural environments and interact with creatures. The slide level is what made this level great.
A rocky-themed galaxy that introduces the Rock Mushroom, allowing Mario to roll into enemies and obstacles. Missions focus on destructive gameplay and boulder-based puzzles. Home to the rock mushroom, an amazing power-up.
A winter-themed galaxy combining snow and lava environments, where players use the Fire Flower to solve puzzles and melt ice. The setting includes large snow sculptures and icy pathways. This galaxy is a great snow level, perhaps one of the best of all time!
There's a planet that turns into a boss! It's pretty good, honestly.
A vertically oriented galaxy where Mario uses Yoshi and the Dash Pepper to scale steep slopes and navigate rapid pathways. The design emphasizes speed and reflexive control.
A dual-themed galaxy combining icy and volcanic elements, where players navigate between slippery surfaces and fiery hazards. Challenges include defeating enemies and precise platforming.
A mechanically complex galaxy with massive moving gears and platforms that require careful timing to traverse. Challenges involve manipulating environmental elements to proceed. This galaxy feels very adventurous, and in a good way!
A minimalist galaxy where platforms flip between solid and empty with each spin, requiring precise timing and careful planning. The challenge revolves around rhythm-based platforming.
A heavily fortified galaxy featuring Bowser Jr. in a mechanized boss battle that incorporates cannon shooting and careful aiming. The setting includes numerous obstacles and enemies. I like how you find the wrecked remains of Megahammer and then guide a Bullet Bill to a cannon that's trapped in a dome. The boss itself, Boomsday Machine, is one of the bosses that uses the Cloud Flower.
I love how unique it is, and I really love that you can see Megahammer at the beginning completely broken, along with Bowser Jr.'s cockpit! Certainly an awesome galaxy.
A rhythm-based galaxy where platforms alternate between active and inactive in sync with the background music. Players must adapt to changing patterns to progress. I love the music for this galaxy. It can be scary timing your jumps sometimes, though.
I like the music and how it beeps. It is kind of foolish, but I got it.
A fast-paced flying galaxy where Mario uses a Fluzzard to navigate through a challenging aerial course. The focus is on precision flying and avoiding obstacles.
A lush, grassy environment that introduces Yoshi to the game, allowing players to use his abilities for exploration and combat. Missions highlight the use of Yoshi's tongue and Flutter Jump. This place is where we start off with Yoshi in the mission "Saddle up with Yoshi." After that, the mission "Spiny Control" has Mario and Yoshi fighting King Lakitu. How do we defeat the king who throws Spinies? Well, we have to use Yoshi to eat a Spiny and throw it back at the king.
It's nice to see Yoshi in his definitive 3D form for the first time.
Awesome galaxy with awesome missions!
A fiery galaxy with molten environments, featuring sections where Mario rolls through obstacles using the Rock Mushroom. Challenges emphasize speed and precise navigation. Fun and home to one of the best power-ups, the rock mushroom! And anyway, who doesn't like bowling?