Super Mario Galaxy 2’s Metascore Rises to 98, Joining Elite Game Rankings

The 2010 Wii title **Super Mario Galaxy 2** has seen its Metacritic score increase from 97 to 98, making it the third‑highest‑rated video game in the aggregator’s history. The score adjustment occurred without any change to the number of reviews counted. The boost places the game behind only *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* (99) and *Soulcalibur* (98) in the current ranking.

The rise follows Nintendo’s 2025 announcement of a **Super Mario Galaxy** remaster for the Switch, tied to the release of the *Super Mario Galaxy* movie. No official reason for the score change has been given, but the update reflects continued critical appreciation of the game’s design, including features such as the star‑shaped ship, Yoshi, and the “Cloud Mario” power‑up.

The story has been reported by outlets in Japan and Poland, underscoring the global interest in Nintendo’s legacy titles.