Super Mario Galaxy 2 got released on the Wii in 2010 and on Switch back in October 2025, and is one of the most memorable 3D platformers in history. The Nintendo title has just pulled off another impressive feat this week.

On Metacritic, Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw its average score rise from 97% to 98% (based on 87 reviews). This makes it the third-highest-rated game of all time, only behind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (99%) and Soul Calibur (98%) rank higher. Rounding out the top 5 are GTA IV (98%) and Super Mario Galaxy (97%).