History YMMV / SuperMarioGalaxy2

** When you fight Digga-Leg, you must hit it between the legs with a drill.

* SuspiciouslySimilarSong:

* TakeThatScrappy:

* ThatOneBoss:

* ThatOneLevel:

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks:

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot:
** General consensus is that the story of the game ought to have aimed for more of the sublime awe and melancholy the first game's atmosphere captured. Although there are hints that the game is operating on a retelling of the first in the reconstructed universe from the first game, this element is mostly used to allow a derivative plot with less emotional power, rather than to really explore the implications of the universe's rebirth or cyclical elements.
** Throwback Galaxy is a popular level, but there are fans who feel the location wasn't the most iconic choice from its source material. Many have felt that a remake of [[spoiler:Bob-omb Battlefield]] would have been better than [[spoiler:Whomp's Fortress]].
** A minor case, but Melty Monster Galaxy has been criticized for two of its three main Stars taking place in the Rock Mushroom bowling alley which feels disconnected and leaves the lava galaxy with only one lava-themed main mission.

* CatharsisFactor: Shooting Spinies at enemies and glass cages with Yoshi is incredibly satisfying, even when [[NoKillLikeOverkill you don't need to.]]

** One of the most divisive aspects of the game is the decision by Miyamoto to forgo the more atmospheric and story-centric aspects of ''Galaxy'' in favor of being a more traditional ''Mario'' game (ExcusePlot and all) out of a desire to keep Mario fun and gameplay-centric. Some either agree with him or don't mind it and feel the variety and gameplay more than makes up for it, while others are disappointed that much of what made the original ''Galaxy'' special is lost here and feel Miyamoto's moves have only hurt the game and prevented it from being on par with the original game.

* ContestedSequel: Players and critics are divided on whether this game is even better [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy than the original game]] due to better level design and the inclusion of Yoshi; just as good; or ''inferior'' to the first game as a result of losing things like an explorable hub world and a compelling (for Mario) story, and for having [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks too many borrowed ideas]].

** One of the most divisive aspects of the game is the decision by Miyamoto to forgo the more atmospheric and story-centric aspects of ''Galaxy'' in favor of being a more traditional Mario game (ExcusePlot and all) out of a desire to keep Mario fun and gameplay-centric. Some either agree with him or don’t mind it and feel the variety and gameplay more than makes up for it, while others are disappointed that much of what made the original ''Galaxy'' special is lost here and feel Miyamoto’s moves have only hurt the game and prevent it from being on par with the original game.

* ContestedSequel: Players and critics are divided on whether this game is even better [[Videogame/SuperMarioGalaxy than the original game]] due to better level design and the inclusion of Yoshi; just as good; or ''inferior'' to the first game as a result of losing things like an explorable hub world and a compelling (for Mario) story, and for having [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks too many borrowed ideas]].

* TheWoobie: The Toads, when they're scared and shaking.

** One of the most divisive aspects of the game is the decision by Miyamoto to forgo the more atmospheric and story-centric aspects of ''Galaxy'' in favor of being a more traditional Mario game out of a desire to keep Mario fun. Some either agree with him or don’t mind it and feel the variety and gameplay more than makes up for it, while others are disappointed that much of what made the original ''Galaxy'' special is lost here and feel Miyamoto’s moves have only hurt the game and prevent it from being on par with the original game.

** Smeeches [[ForcefulKiss "kiss" Yoshi]] so he can't use his tongue. This wouldn't be so unusual, except that when you try to press the button, the Smeech visibly stretches.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks Ironically]], another complaint against this game.
** The story being more traditional and familiar compared to the surprisingly dark and epic tale of the original, and the cutscenes using a simpler pop-up book style instead of the grandiose FMV cinematics of the original. When it was revealed that Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto [[ExecutiveMeddling was behind this]], he started becoming a ScapegoatCreator for ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' fans, [[VideoGame/PaperMarioStickerStar which only worsened with time]].
** To a lesser extent, Starship Mario being more closed and linear compared to the more open and dynamic hub worlds of ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine'', and the first ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy''.

** After completing the hidden level "C'mere, Goomba", a Gearmos comes back with Mario to Starship Mario, and Lubba is clearly displeased to have a Gearmos on board.

** Part of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTht2pC-9AA Sky Station Galaxy]] sounds identical to "We Are!" from ''Manga/OnePiece'', as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynbg7mN28jY demonstrated by]] Music/SiivaGunner.

* SuspiciouslySimilarSong: The melody of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJSrra_RrnE Yoshi Star Galaxy]] is rather similar to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHqUnfGNybk Danse Nègre]] from Creator/SamuelTaylorColeridge's African Suite, Op. 35.

* MemeticMutation: [[{{Unperson}} This game doesn't exist]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The exclusion of this game from ''Super Mario 3D All-Stars'', a CompilationRerelease of 3D ''Mario'' games for the Switch, as well as its exclusion from the ending montage of the Nintendo Direct meant to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, all despite it being one of the series' most beloved entries, has led to jokes about how Nintendo is bent on denying the game's existence and systematically removing all mentions of it.[[/labelnote]]

* OlderThanTheyThink: This isn't the first game ever to have dark clones of yourself that mimic your actions and are lethal to the touch; by the time this game came out, ''{{VideoGame/Rayman|1995}}'' already had it beat by ''fifteen years''.

* TakeThatScrappy: In the level "Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold" you get to watch a Gearmos get smashed into repeatedly by rolling Chain Chomps.

** World S, the game's special world, has arguably the lamest levels in the game. Mario Squared, Boss Blitz, and Stone Cyclone are really short and ripped directly from the first game. Twisty Trials is a ''Sunshine'' NostalgiaLevel that gives you power-ups, therefore ruining the point of the level and making it too easy. Rolling Coaster and Flip-Out are both based on earlier galaxies in the game (Rolling Masterpiece and Flip-Swap), and while they are harder, don't feel original enough. However, Grandmaster Galaxy is generally well-regarded for being very difficult.

* BrokenBase: Throwback Galaxy. Is it a NostalgiaLevel capable of making players weep with joy once they hear the MusicalNod, or is it proof that Nintendo is running out of ideas and is too lazy to make a new, creative level? Or was it a poor choice for a remade level, when some would have preferred a Bob-omb Battlefield remake instead?

* EpilepticTrees: There's a ton of theories floating around about the nature of the "Hell Valley sky trees" in Shiverburn Galaxy.

* EpilepticTrees: There's a ton of theories floating around about the nature of the "trees" in Shiverburn Galaxy.

* MemeticMutation: [[{{Unperson}} This game doesn't exist]]. [[labelnote:Explanation]]The exclusion of this game from ''Super Mario All-Stars'', a CompilationRerelease of 3D ''Mario'' games for the Switch, as well as its exclusion from the ending montage of the Nintendo Direct meant to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, all despite it being one of the series' most beloved entries, has led to jokes about how Nintendo is bent on denying the game's existence and systematically removing all mentions of it.[[/labelnote]]

** Still, it has enough of a fanbase that its exclusion from ''3D All-Stars'' was felt pretty hard by ''Mario'' fans, as it, and ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii,'' are now two of the only few ''Mario'' games to not be at least ''playable'' on the current Nintendo console in HD like most of the others. Some people are holding out for a separate rerelease, but Nintendo haven't said a word on the matter.