Why Super Mario Galaxy Still Shines Bright: A Latecomer's Perspective
Super Mario Galaxy. 2007. A game design masterclass, no question. The sheer joy of movement, gravity turned on its head, and THAT orchestral score? Unforgettable. From a professional standpoint, its design choices still influence modern platformers.
But what if you missed launch day? What if, like me, it took you almost *twenty years* to finally warp into its orbit?