Super Mario Sunshine may be one of the worst selling Mario games ever, but that doesn't mean that it was all bad. Apparently Nintendo doesn't hate the game either, as portions of Super Mario Galaxy 2 clearly acknowledge the water-sports-and-dinosaur-vomit-packed Gamecube title. "Acknowledge" may be too weak of a word. If this video was the only thing I knew of Galaxy 2, I'd swear that it was a straight sequel to Sunshine.
The video only has about 15 seconds of game footage; short but sweet. Yoshi looks like he's lot more fun to ride in Galaxy 2 than he was in Sunshine, even if he isn't constantly puking anymore. That Bionic Commando-tongue of his more than makes up for it. Plus, if that statue is any indication, those half-naked, big-nosed weirdos are back! What are they called again? Finobarbitals? Finotypes? I know it was Fino-something...
I clearly need to bone up on my Mario-lore before I jump into Galaxy 2 on May 23rd.
Thanks, skawo90!
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2:20 PM on 04.29.2010 | 
DOUUUUBLE SUN POWER!
I really REALLY want to play this game and all these clips scream for me to buy the 1st one, which I really should do.
I'm cool with an SMS tribute as long as there aren't any blue coins.
The tongue thing is "kind" of cool, but it's essentially the exact same thing as using your pointer on the blue gravity stars in Galaxy 1.
So far it looks like an expansion pack, which is cool I guess - I'll still buy it day one!
I guess it also helps to have a slight bit of OCD with regards to cleaning things with water sprays...
Also, the bonus levels without the water pack were quite excellent, though kind of buried in the game a bit. Tough game, but definitely an odd bird.
@ Magnalon- I think the tongue-work is a little different than the blue star stuff. The "Bionic Commando physics" of latching on, immediately being pulled up and flung, then needing to latch on again, isn't much like the slow, methodical gravitation to the blue stars.
I see what you're saying though; the tongue isn't INNOVATION. I still think it's awesome though.
That's right: IS.
I hate my brain sometimes.
Same here. That fucking song. That goddamn fucking song.
My overall thought so far is that Mario Galaxy 1 was a huge, expansive, and complete game on it's own.
While I'm still going to love Galaxy 2, I kind of wish Nintendo waited a bit and put more resources into another original Mario game we'll all know and love. Or maybe a Luigi game/Luigi's Mansion 2.
Also, a whole galaxy of the Fino-people? How utterly horrifying...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1fzJ_AYajA
@mrandydixon
@Mooks
Me 4.
Totally remembered the song when I read the title of the post. Actually ran out and bought the album back before Napster came along. That fucking fucking song.
I liked Super Mario Sunshine too.
The warp pipe levels were exhilirating. Each one would end with me crouching closer to the tv, palms sweating, hoping I wouldn't lose that last Mario.
This looks really interesting.
Also, I was lying on the grass of Sunday morning of last week, indulging in my self defeats.
True story.
I completely agree with you. I, too, would love a new Mario game or, hell, even a new Luigi game, only that would take years for Nintendo to develop. Galaxy 2 used the original's engine, upped the difficulty(I hope) and added some cool new features. Also, Yoshi. For that, I'm super excited! A direct sequel to a Mario game is a wonderful thing! Especially one as good as Galaxy!
I can't wait! Thank you, Nintendo! =)