The game follows Mario on his quest through space to save Princess Peach from his arch-nemesis Bowser. Levels take the form of galaxies filled with a variety of planetoids and worlds while gameplay is updated with a variety of gravity effects and new power-ups.
Super Mario Galaxy was first shown at E3 2006 and enjoyed a high level of pre-release awareness. The game is one of the most critically acclaimed titles of all time[1][2][3], and has won numerous "Game of the Year" awards. As of December 31, 2007, it has sold 5.19 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling standalone Wii game, and the third best-selling game published by Nintendo for the Wii.[4]
