New Super Mario Bros. vs Super Mario Galaxy 2
Both New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Galaxy 2 share princess and mario — so which one deserves your time? Super Mario Galaxy 2 wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
New Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Galaxy 2| Metric | New Super Mario Bros. | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.17 | ★ 4.33 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 0.16 (4%) |
| Metacritic | 89 | 97 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 8 (9%) |
| Catalog popularity | 567 adds | 1,028 adds | Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 461 (81%) |
| Avg. playtime | 25h | 18h | New Super Mario Bros. is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2006 | 2010 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 is newer by 4 yr |
Verdict
Super Mario Galaxy 2 takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on princess and mario, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.