I must admit that I was completely reluctant to use the Wii Remote. I also confess that attaching a Wii sensor to a 42-inch LG OLED screen with tape (yes, screens are now too thin to simply place the sensor on the screen) in 2024 is a unique and anachronistic experience. After finishing the game, I find that the Wii Remote actually encourages multitasking: moving Mario with one hand and grabbing stars with the other. The experience is truly unique, and I wonder how this game will be preserved in the future outside of its original support. I imagine the Switch version uses the second stick to mimic the Wii Remote aiming. The experience must inevitably be frustrating and awkward.

Massive crush. I've rarely been so engrossed in a 3D platformer. After my unsuccessful attempts with Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine, I am completely convinced by the controls. Big shout out to the developers responsible for the camera movements. Such mastery is truly impressive, especially in a game that defies gravity so much. Even if it comes at the expense of open worlds (and thus a more linear game), I much prefer scripted and refined camera movements like those in Mario Galaxy. I never felt the need to reorient the camera.

I think everything has already been said about Galaxy. I remain overall speechless at the creativity of the levels; the game always seems to renew itself without ever falling into repetition. Just majestic.