As a technical disappointment it maybe, especially for not having widescreen for SM64 and no 60fps for both 64 and Sunshine and, the most insulting one, no Galaxy 2 whatsoever, it's a handy collection with the most controversial decision Nintendo made: purchasable for a limited-time (on eShop, physical I mean there are plenty since it sold like crazy).
We all know the games inside are masterpieces. But this as a package is really underwhelming. This was definitely cobbled together in a couple of months, and though it works, it doesn't feel like a celebration of these games or even a celebration of 3D mario. This game is one of the best cases for why emulation matters and why you shouldn't feel bad doing it.
I'm rating this separately. Not around the game qualities, but of the collection overall and their switch iterations.
Mario 64: relatively unchanged as far as I can tell from reading about it. A good game that I wanted to play and never finished, so it scratched a nostalgia itch but the game could've used some improvements, especially if they carried over some of the ones from the DS version which is baffling to not include in some shape. It kind of shows to the overall quality of the collection itself.
Mario Sunshine: again, doesn't seem changed if at all but it's nice to have easy access, and it fits well on the switch. It didn't need much modification but some would've been nice, especially in the camera. Not as bad as 64 needed it. The controls were mapped smartly though, just needed maybe a bonus feature or two.
Mario Galaxy: I will actually praise the way the motion controls converted IF you're on a pro controller. I'm sure detached joycons+TV also worked well in the same way, but I played in handheld or on pro controller. On TV, it works about as well as BOTW's motion controls, which is to say quite well. A few ball rolling minigames, using the R button to activate the fake wii pointer, and then swiping it over what you need to interact with. goes to show it wasn't extremely thoughtful in the OG but that it works fine here is nice. One problem I ran into was trying to use the gyro on the overall switch during the final course pre-bowser fight. It was difficult to watch the action and also tilt the switch appropriately, and the touch screen in handheld ensured I didn't try and get another star bit after cleaning up a couple thousand in earlier levels. Still, could have been a lot worse and it worked pretty satisfactory via TV play.
Mario 64: relatively unchanged as far as I can tell from reading about it. A good game that I wanted to play and never finished, so it scratched a nostalgia itch but the game could've used some improvements, especially if they carried over some of the ones from the DS version which is baffling to not include in some shape. It kind of shows to the overall quality of the collection itself.
Mario Sunshine: again, doesn't seem changed if at all but it's nice to have easy access, and it fits well on the switch. It didn't need much modification but some would've been nice, especially in the camera. Not as bad as 64 needed it. The controls were mapped smartly though, just needed maybe a bonus feature or two.
Mario Galaxy: I will actually praise the way the motion controls converted IF you're on a pro controller. I'm sure detached joycons+TV also worked well in the same way, but I played in handheld or on pro controller. On TV, it works about as well as BOTW's motion controls, which is to say quite well. A few ball rolling minigames, using the R button to activate the fake wii pointer, and then swiping it over what you need to interact with. goes to show it wasn't extremely thoughtful in the OG but that it works fine here is nice. One problem I ran into was trying to use the gyro on the overall switch during the final course pre-bowser fight. It was difficult to watch the action and also tilt the switch appropriately, and the touch screen in handheld ensured I didn't try and get another star bit after cleaning up a couple thousand in earlier levels. Still, could have been a lot worse and it worked pretty satisfactory via TV play.
Where is galaxy 2?
Good games, but they could have done more with the collection.
a lazily done collection with forced scarcity.
dont get the game on the nintendo switch lite if you want to enjoy Galaxy.
dont get the game on the nintendo switch lite if you want to enjoy Galaxy.
where galaxy 2 :(
I beat 64 and Sunshine around the launch of this collection, but some part of me wanted to wait on Galaxy. It’s the game I have the biggest connection to so I wanted to wait until the time was right. That ended up culminating over this past week. I very rarely replay games so that is a personal feat on its own. Despite being a Wii game and just being a remaster, it was phenomenal. This collection took me back to my childhood and I’m very thankful it exists.
the games themselves are peak, the collection is nothing more than a cash-grab
ME LA PELA TODO SUUUPER MARIOOOOOOOO GALAAAXYYYYY WAAAHOOOOOOO
It's just a cash grab
People complained that this was "just" these 3 mario games for switch, but they have some graphical updates, and they're already 3 of the best mario games ever, what more could you want?
It may not be the best version of the games but, the best way to play these games officially. Emulation notwithstanding.
My first time playing these games. Rerelease issues aside, they hold up pretty well. The stick is too sensitive for Mario 64 and ran into many glitches playing Sunshine. But overall, the collection is fine if you just want to experiance these games
Cash Grab
There's so much missing that makes this collection feel lacking. No widescreen for Mario 64, a dull menu with little to do outside of playing the games, and not to mention no Galaxy 2? Yeah that hurts. Still this is a great way to play these 3D Mario games.
judging this as a package :
as good and important as the games on this collection are, this is just so barebones and kinda lazy. like some of the games on here are given the bare minimum port with a lof of QOL stuff and graphics options missing. also we get barely no bonus content. add the fact this was a "limited-time" product and man this thing stings.
as good and important as the games on this collection are, this is just so barebones and kinda lazy. like some of the games on here are given the bare minimum port with a lof of QOL stuff and graphics options missing. also we get barely no bonus content. add the fact this was a "limited-time" product and man this thing stings.
It's technically a rock-solid package, but I'm gonna go ahead & give a middling review because of how half-baked it feels. Everyone knows they (for whatever reason) nixed Galaxy 2, but that's just the beginning. Mario 64 could've easily been updated to 16:9 just like Sunshine, plus the latter doesn't feel quite as good to play without GameCube controller analog triggers. I'm probably being nitpicky, but these 3 games are so great individually that they deserved a better celebratory bundle, is all.
This reminds me of my high school experience, doing the bare minimum
Very middle of the road. Sure, these games still hold up, hell, I 100% Mario Galaxy with both Mario and Luigi, but it's such a soulless collection. There is little to nothing to offer besides the games themselves, while also not including Super Mario Galaxy 2, this felt extremely lazy.
I like to think that I'm a smart person with free will but I got suckered into buying this so I guess I was wrong.
Hot take: Sunshine was my favourite of the 3 🙊
HD Remake moment
Roms a 60€ y tiempo de venta limitado
Los juegos son la hostia, pero esta edición es lo peor que podrían haber hecho
Yeah, I'm the nintendo cuck who bought this instead of pirating :pensive:
Achieved 100% completion on Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. I had already done the same with Super Mario Galaxy on my Wii, but when I decide to replay that game, I will use this collection to do so without motion controls.
Great collection, shame it was only available for a while. I had it, but can't redownload it due to it not being on Eshop anymore.
A collection that tells you upfront that it's made out of obligation
It's hard to argue with the raw value of this collection - two games that are commonplace in the "GOAT Game" debate, and Sunshine isn't exactly bad either.
Nevertheless, it does leave you wanting more. A bit more flair. A bit more love. Three top tier games dressed to the fives. Masterpieces shackled by mediocrity and laziness.
Also, it's equal parts funny and sad that Galaxy looks on par with (or even better than) a lot of modern switch releases. It's nearly 20 years old...
Nevertheless, it does leave you wanting more. A bit more flair. A bit more love. Three top tier games dressed to the fives. Masterpieces shackled by mediocrity and laziness.
Also, it's equal parts funny and sad that Galaxy looks on par with (or even better than) a lot of modern switch releases. It's nearly 20 years old...