Super Mario Galaxy 2

The basic goal of each level is to collect the golden star, either by reaching an end goal, collecting a number of smaller star bits, or defeating an end-level boss.

The environment is a mixture of standard Mario stages filled with familiar evil characters and miniature planetoids with their own orbital gravity.

Certain levels switch the perspective from 3D to 2D, mimicking the platform origins of the character, while others range from molten lava wastelands, ice caverns, or oceans.

Unlike Super Mario Galaxy , Galaxy 2 features a more standardized level system, a number of galaxies split into smaller planetary levels that can only be reached by completing one planet, to open up the path to the next.

To reach an end-level boss or open a bonus planet, you need to have discovered enough golden stars to unlock it.

The hub world of the original has been replaced with a spaceship, shaped like Mario's head, which can be used to travel between Galaxies, as well as discover hidden 1-Ups.

Galaxy 2 features further improvements in gameplay, with two new suits for Mario and the return of his faithful companion Yoshi.

Mario's first new suit is the Cloud Suit, which allows him to create three safe but temporary cloud platforms.

The second new suite is the Rock Suit which, while wearing it, allows Mario to roll up into a rock ball, which will be necessary to complete some challenges or defeat certain foes.

Yoshi adds an element of speed, can eat most enemies in sight, and can reach higher areas that Mario cannot reach alone.

The green dino can also eat certain fruit to bolster his move set, but only for a brief moment of time, such as a speed boost, the ability to float higher into the air or to see invisibl

Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Wii is currently worth €27.79 loose, €16.82 complete in box, and €53.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Super Mario Galaxy 2, loose is €27.79 and CIB is €16.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Super Mario Galaxy 2 is currently worth €27.79 loose, versus €23.62 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.