In Defense of Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy 2 may be a beloved game, but often times, it seems loved as just that: a video game, and nothing else. While Galaxy 1 is frequently touted as a transcendental experience for those who played it, the same can't really be said of its sequel. But surely there's more to Galaxy 2 than great level design? For early releases of these videos and other bonus content, check out my Patreon:   / aurumalex   My Galaxy 1 Video:    • You Have Already Seen This Mario Galaxy Video   SuperMarioT Miyamoto Story Video:    • No, Miyamoto DOESN'T Dislike Story   You can read my original essay here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v... Chapters: 00:00 -- Surprise 01:46 -- Devil's in the Details 06:16 -- Time 08:53 -- The Long Trip Home 11:33 -- Objective 11:54 -- Repeat 12:04 -- On the Road Again, Again, Again 15:21 -- Gone 17:02 -- Style is the Substance 26:22 -- Memory 27:56 -- As the Cosmos Passes By Credits: All footage not credited captured by myself. ‪@advilmelon‬ for his help on the thumbnail and appearance! Nintendo Week footage from:    / @nintendaannc   Font Download from Captain Byte! on Twitter:   / 1232025364345556994   Static Background from Josue Beauregard:    • TV Static Transition (HD 1080p)   BGM from GilvaSunner: Archives:    • Video   Endscreen taken from NoClip website: https://noclip.website/ Sprites and Logos from Mario Wiki: https://www.mariowiki.com/Gallery:Sup...