We love running around the miniature planets. In one sequence, we had to chase adorable bunnies, in a homage to the original Super Mario 64. Later on, there was a psychedelic platforming sequence, where platforms would rapidly fly in under Mario. Very futuristic, and unlike anything seen in the Mario series so far. There are tons of clever moments that make Mario feel fun, and more importantly, fresh. One level featured Mario turning into a bumblebee. Floating upwards in the sky easily made us feel giddy ... could it be the best Mario power-up since the Tanooki Suit?

Super Mario Galaxy succeeds because it brings innovative gaming ideas that are fun, even without the Wii Remote. In fact, the Wii waggle could easily be removed from the game with none the wiser. We also got to try the "multiplayer" mode, in which the second controller can act as another pointer to help Mario: it can stun enemies, and Mario as well. A player that refuses to play well with others will want to point at Mario, stopping him in his tracks.

Galaxy is everything we've wanted, and more. It's cute, it's colorful, it's beautiful, and most important ... it's fun. It pushes the technical limits of the Wii, and provides gameplay that will attract both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Super Mario Galaxy will arrive exclusively on Nintendo Wii this November.