Yes! ✅ Super Mario Galaxy 2 does exist, and it’s a full sequel to the original Super Mario Galaxy.
🌌 What Is Super Mario Galaxy 2?
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Released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010.
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It builds on the first Super Mario Galaxy (2007), but with:
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New galaxies and levels (even more creative and challenging)
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Yoshi as a rideable companion, with his own unique abilities
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More power-ups (like the Cloud Flower and Rock Mushroom)
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Streamlined design—levels are more focused on platforming than story cutscenes
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🎮 Reception
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Widely considered one of the best 3D Mario games ever made.
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Scored 97/100 on Metacritic, making it one of the highest-rated games of all time.
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Fans often debate whether Galaxy 1 or Galaxy 2 is better, but many agree Galaxy 2 has the most creative platforming in the series.
❌ Availability
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Unlike the first Super Mario Galaxy, which was re-released on Switch in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, Super Mario Galaxy 2 has never been re-released.
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As of 2025, the only official way to play it is still on the Nintendo Wii (or Wii U via backwards compatibility).
✅ Answer in short: Yes, Super Mario Galaxy 2 exists (released in 2010 for Wii), and it’s a highly acclaimed sequel, but sadly it’s not yet available on Switch or modern consoles.