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''Super Mario Galaxy'' is a 2007 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii. It is the third 3D game in the ''Super Mario'' series. As Mario, the player embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Peach, save the universe from Bowser, and collect 120 Power Stars, after which the player can play the game as Luigi for a harder experience. The levels consist of galaxies filled with minor planets and worlds, with different variations of gravity, the central element of gameplay. The player character is controlled using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and completes missions, fights bosses, and reaches certain areas to collect Power Stars. Certain levels use the motion-based Wii Remote functions. '''Many betas of this game are lost to time.'''<ref>[https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/05/super-mario-galaxy-wii-beta/ Unseen64 article on Super Mario Galaxy's beta content.] Retrieved 04 Dec '22</ref> | |||
==Beta Changes== | ==Beta Changes== | ||
Many things taken from this game were featured in its sequel Super Mario Galaxy 2 like Yoshi, Starship Mario, Rosalina also had a different design compared to the final version | Many things taken from this game were featured in its sequel ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' like Yoshi, Starship Mario, Rosalina also had a different design compared to the final version: | ||
Rosalina would be known as Rosetta in all versions, however the name ended up being only in the Japanese version. | *Rosalina would be known as Rosetta in all versions, however the name ended up being only in the Japanese version. | ||
It is shown in concept art that the Sea Slide Galaxy and the Beach Bowl Galaxy will be the same galaxy together. | *It is shown in concept art that the Sea Slide Galaxy and the Beach Bowl Galaxy will be the same galaxy together. | ||
There are unused galaxies in the final version | *There are unused galaxies in the final version. | ||
==Avaliability== | ==Avaliability== | ||
'''E3 2006 Beta''': <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span> | '''E3 2006 Beta''': <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span> | ||
In this demo there are several differences with the final version such as an unused galaxy called "Star World Galaxy" and it would be like a kind of game tutorial | *In this demo there are several differences with the final version such as an unused galaxy called "Star World Galaxy" and it would be like a kind of game tutorial. | ||
Using the spin, Mario could pull coins for himself like what happens with Star Bits and he could also spin several times without stopping. | *Using the spin, Mario could pull coins for himself like what happens with Star Bits and he could also spin several times without stopping. | ||
To get the Star Bits you would need to point the Wii Remote and press B, while in the final version you just need to point the Wii Remote that you already get | *To get the Star Bits you would need to point the Wii Remote and press B, while in the final version you just need to point the Wii Remote that you already get. | ||
Mario could kick the Star Bits | *Mario could kick the Star Bits. | ||
When picking up a coin, the sound would come out on the Wii Remote | *When picking up a coin, the sound would come out on the Wii Remote. | ||
The life bar was similar to that of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine | *The life bar was similar to that of ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Sunshine''. | ||
The Star Bits counter only reached 100 and the Wii Remote cursor was yellow instead of blue, Star Bits would be called Star Chards | *The Star Bits counter only reached 100 and the Wii Remote cursor was yellow instead of blue, Star Bits would be called Star Chards. | ||
*When Mario picked up a Super Star the music that would play would be a remix of Level Clear from ''Super Mario Bros.''. | |||
'''E3 2007 Beta''': <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span> | '''E3 2007 Beta''': <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span> | ||
Much of this beta was already similar to the final version | *Much of this beta was already similar to the final version. | ||
The Star Bits counter was changed but it still wasn't in the same way as the final version | *The Star Bits counter was changed but it still wasn't in the same way as the final version. | ||
In Ghostly Galaxy some Star Bits were exchanged for coins | *In Ghostly Galaxy some Star Bits were exchanged for coins. | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | ===Concept Art=== | ||
File:Mario Galaxy Concept Art 1.jpg|One of the concept arts, probably about the gameplay | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px> | ||
File:Mario Galaxy Unused Stage.png|An unused stage | File:Mario Galaxy Concept Art 1.jpg|One of the concept arts, probably about the gameplay. | ||
File:Mario Galaxy Unused Stage.png|An unused stage. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Footage=== | |||
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===Videos=== | |||
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|description2 =Beta64's video on the subject. | |||
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==See Also== | |||
*[[New Super Mario Bros. (lost early builds of Nintendo DS 2D platformer; 2004-2006)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario 128 (lost build of cancelled GameCube/Wii game; 2000-2006)]] | |||
*[[Mario Kart XXL (found Game Boy Advance tech demo; 2004)]] | |||
*[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii (lost Wii U tech demo; 2011)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario Disk Version aka "Super Mario 64DD" (found unreleased Nintendo 64DD port of 3D platformer; 1999)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario Kart R (partially found pre-release version of "Mario Kart 64"; 1995)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario World (partially found early build of Super Nintendo platformer; 1989)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario World: Mario Attack (lost Japanese arcade game; 1996)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen! (found anime/manga adaption of video game series; 1986)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario 64 (partially found Spaceworld '95 demo of Nintendo 64 3D platformer; 1995)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario Bros. 3 (lost Japanese prototype of NES platformer; 1987-1988)]] | |||
*[[Super Mario Bros. Christmas show (lost DiC Entertainment show; date unknown)]] | |||
== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Super_Mario_Galaxy_pre-release_and_unused_content Super Mario Wiki page on ''Super Mario Galaxy'''s beta content.] | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Lost video games]] | [[Category:Lost video games]] | ||
[[Category:Completely lost media]] | [[Category:Completely lost media]] | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 10 December 2022
Early logo from the game.
Status: Lost
Super Mario Galaxy is a 2007 platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii. It is the third 3D game in the Super Mario series. As Mario, the player embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Peach, save the universe from Bowser, and collect 120 Power Stars, after which the player can play the game as Luigi for a harder experience. The levels consist of galaxies filled with minor planets and worlds, with different variations of gravity, the central element of gameplay. The player character is controlled using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and completes missions, fights bosses, and reaches certain areas to collect Power Stars. Certain levels use the motion-based Wii Remote functions. Many betas of this game are lost to time.[1]
Beta Changes
Many things taken from this game were featured in its sequel Super Mario Galaxy 2 like Yoshi, Starship Mario, Rosalina also had a different design compared to the final version:
- Rosalina would be known as Rosetta in all versions, however the name ended up being only in the Japanese version.
- It is shown in concept art that the Sea Slide Galaxy and the Beach Bowl Galaxy will be the same galaxy together.
- There are unused galaxies in the final version.
Avaliability
E3 2006 Beta: Lost
- In this demo there are several differences with the final version such as an unused galaxy called "Star World Galaxy" and it would be like a kind of game tutorial.
- Using the spin, Mario could pull coins for himself like what happens with Star Bits and he could also spin several times without stopping.
- To get the Star Bits you would need to point the Wii Remote and press B, while in the final version you just need to point the Wii Remote that you already get.
- Mario could kick the Star Bits.
- When picking up a coin, the sound would come out on the Wii Remote.
- The life bar was similar to that of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine.
- The Star Bits counter only reached 100 and the Wii Remote cursor was yellow instead of blue, Star Bits would be called Star Chards.
- When Mario picked up a Super Star the music that would play would be a remix of Level Clear from Super Mario Bros..
E3 2007 Beta: Lost
- Much of this beta was already similar to the final version.
- The Star Bits counter was changed but it still wasn't in the same way as the final version.
- In Ghostly Galaxy some Star Bits were exchanged for coins.
Gallery
Concept Art
One of the concept arts, probably about the gameplay.
An unused stage.
Footage
Videos
See Also
- New Super Mario Bros. (lost early builds of Nintendo DS 2D platformer; 2004-2006)
- Super Mario 128 (lost build of cancelled GameCube/Wii game; 2000-2006)
- Mario Kart XXL (found Game Boy Advance tech demo; 2004)
- New Super Mario Bros. Mii (lost Wii U tech demo; 2011)
- Super Mario Disk Version aka "Super Mario 64DD" (found unreleased Nintendo 64DD port of 3D platformer; 1999)
- Super Mario Kart R (partially found pre-release version of "Mario Kart 64"; 1995)
- Super Mario World (partially found early build of Super Nintendo platformer; 1989)
- Super Mario World: Mario Attack (lost Japanese arcade game; 1996)
- Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen! (found anime/manga adaption of video game series; 1986)
- Super Mario 64 (partially found Spaceworld '95 demo of Nintendo 64 3D platformer; 1995)
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (lost Japanese prototype of NES platformer; 1987-1988)
- Super Mario Bros. Christmas show (lost DiC Entertainment show; date unknown)
External Links
References
- ↑ Unseen64 article on Super Mario Galaxy's beta content. Retrieved 04 Dec '22