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?

My Galaxy 1 Video:    • You Have Already Seen This Mario Gala...  

SuperMarioT Miyamoto Story Video:    • No, Miyamoto DOESN'T Dislike Story  

You can read my original essay here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b...

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.

‪@advaitmenon8669‬ for his help on the thumbnail and appearance!

Nintendo Week footage from: https://www.youtube.com/@NintenDaanNC...

Font Download from Captain Byte! on Twitter:   / 1232025364345556994  

Static Background from Josue Beauregard:
   • TV Static Transition (HD 1080p)  

BGM from GilvaSunner: Archives:    • Wii Channel - Super Mario Galaxy 2  

Endscreen taken from NoClip website:
https://noclip.website/

Sprites and Logos from Mario Wiki:
https://www.mariowiki.com/Gallery:Sup...