Super Mario Galaxy

The Good
The music is one reason why this game is acclaimed. Before 2007, music recorded by a 50-piece symphony orchestra was almost unheard of.

The story had unprecedented aspects, but I can’t provide any further details due to spoilers.

The Bad
The mandatory motion controls are wonky, but given that it came out during the early era of the Wii, it’s understandable. Unfortunately, the option to use traditional controls doesn’t exist, giving the game its weak spot.

The Bottom Line
While this game is acclaimed for its story, familiar characters, and music, the mandatory motion controls were a major missed opportunity.