Super Mario Galaxy 2 vs Mario Kart 8
If you are torn between Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Mario Kart 8, the two share Gravity and mario; here is how the numbers split. Super Mario Galaxy 2 wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Mario Kart 8| Metric | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Mario Kart 8 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.33 | ★ 4.37 | Mario Kart 8 by 0.04 (1%) |
| Metacritic | 97 | 88 | Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 9 (9%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,028 adds | 627 adds | Super Mario Galaxy 2 by 401 (39%) |
| Avg. playtime | 18h | 13h | Super Mario Galaxy 2 is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2010 | 2014 | Mario Kart 8 is newer by 4 yr |
Verdict
Super Mario Galaxy 2 takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Gravity and mario, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.