US EditionSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review - a universe of fun
The remastered Super Mario Galaxy games feature 4K resolution on Switch 2, new story content, and an Assist Mode, earning an 89 Metacritic score from 107 critics.
- On October 2, 2025, Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a free Switch 2 update.
- After years of fan pressure, Nintendo finally brought Super Mario Galaxy 2 to Switch since neither game was widely available on modern formats until this re-release.
- Technical tweaks include 4K and 1080p upscales, Assist Mode, Rosalina's Storybook, title‑screen soundtrack access, updated UI and amiibo options.
- Early reviews show the two-game package sits on a Metacritic 89, but critics debate Nintendo's variable pricing at USD $70 and AUD $110 amid sold-out pre-orders.
- Despite improvements, reviewers observe the remasters revive two lauded 3D platformers while some call them modest rather than full remasters, fueling speculation about a potential Super Mario Galaxy 3.
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