Is Super Luigi Galaxy 3 Real? An Investigative Look at Mario‘s 3D Adventures
No, after thorough analysis I can confirm there is unfortunately no evidence "Super Luigi Galaxy 3" exists as a real upcoming game release from Nintendo. However, let‘s take a deeper investigative look at Mario and Luigi‘s joint 3D platforming history along with fan speculation about what the future could hold!
Background on the Super Mario Galaxy Series
The Super Mario Galaxy series has thus far consisted of two highly acclaimed 3D platformer releases on the Nintendo Wii console:
- Super Mario Galaxy – Originally released November 2007
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Originally released May 2010
The games are set in outer space with Mario traveling between different planets and galaxies to collect Power Stars and save Princess Peach. Gameplay features heavy usage of the Wii remote gestures for actions like spinning and shooting Star Bits.
After collecting 120 Power Stars in the original Super Mario Galaxy, an additional "Super Luigi Galaxy" mode was unlocked allowing players to beat the game again with Luigi featuring different physics and tighter controls. It marked a special distinction as the first 3D Mario game incorporating Luigi beyond just character skins.
| Game | Release Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | 2007 | Included 120-star "Super Luigi Galaxy mode unlockable |
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 2010 | Focused solely on Mario as the playable character |
Luigi was unfortunately not included as a playable alternative in 2010‘s Super Mario Galaxy 2 which still garnered massive critical praise, holding an aggregate 97% score on Metacritic to this day.
Ongoing Appetite for Mario Galaxy Gameplay
Recently for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros in 2020, Nintendo released Super Mario 3D All-Stars – a Nintendo Switch compilation featuring enhanced ports of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
Galaxy 2‘s absence sparked waves of speculation among gaming journalists and hardcore Nintendo fans on social media as to what was the reason behind the omission. Some theories suggested a standalone future re-release while others wondered if they were holding off for plans around an all-new entry in the series down the road.
My Analysis on Mario Galaxy‘s Legacy
As both an avid gamer and Mario enthusiast over the last 20+ years, revisiting Mario‘s 3D adventures in both recent re-releases and my original playthroughs has been an absolute joy. The Galaxy sub-series specifically stands in my opinion as peak 3D platforming and game design that holds up tremendously well from a visual and mechanical standpoint even today.
I share the sentiments of many longtime Nintendo supporters eagerly awaiting the day they announce another return to this gameplay style – potentially on new hardware like the rumored "Switch 2" console. In an ideal world we‘d get a new Mario platformer marrying Galaxy‘s gravity mechanics with Odyssey‘s sandbox environments!
Luigi Over the Years – From Palette Swaps to Playable Stardom
Luigi has come a long way from his roots as Player 2 in the original Mario Bros arcade game back in 1983. While core entries largely portrayed him as a simple palette swap, over time he gained greater independence and even from early on was a staple of the Mario sports/kart spin-offs.
By the early 2000‘s Luigi had stepped further into the spotlight after being designed around the "Year of Luigi" in 2013. Notably, this included his own starring adventure for the Nintendo 3DS in Luigi‘s Mansion: Dark Moon which went on to sell over 5.5 million copies.
My Perspective on Luigi‘s Popularity Surge
I still have fond memories of first unlocking Luigi in the early Mario games which made playing levels feel fresh and new with the slightly slipperier physics. Seeing him gradually get more time center stage with such strong fan response shows the character clearly strikes a chord within the Nintendo community.
While his appearances have never fully rivaled Mario‘s top billing, to me Luigi brings a unique personality and playstyle that serves as a perfectly contrasting complement main mascot. My hope is that Super Mario Odyssey‘s success gives Nintendo incentive to finally revisit the Galaxy series soon – potentially with co-op or some form of Luigi integration!
Verdict: No Evidence of "Super Luigi Galaxy 3"…Yet!
In conclusion, my deep investigative dive into Super Mario and Luigi history did not uncover any tangible evidence that there is a real in-development game called "Super Luigi Galaxy 3" on the horizon.
Nintendo has thus far remained tight-lipped on future Mario plans and whether Galaxy gameplay could return. However, as both a life-long fan and gaming industry observer, I choose to remain hopeful the company may surprise us sooner than later!
I sincerely think the Switch hardware and starved longtime supporter base offers the perfect catalyst for launching Super Mario back into space with a Galaxy follow-up. And you can bet if they do, that after years of waiting I‘ll be first in line to take on the challenge with Luigi by my side once again!
So while Super Luigi Galaxy 3 isn‘t real right now – the dream stays alive thanks to the passion of fans who still believe. Here‘s hoping Nintendo fulfills those wishes! Thanks so much for reading and be sure to let me know your perspectives in the comments!
