BSuper Mario Galaxy 2
An imaginative 3D platformer where Mario travels through diverse planetary systems, manipulating gravity and solving physics-based puzzles to save the universe.
Parent verdict
Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for teamwork, confidence.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated May 11, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
15-30 minutes
Safety level
Low
Best for
Teamwork, confidence
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It offers a rich, imaginative world that rewards curiosity and rewards them for helping.
Great for you
The assist mode lets you support your child directly without taking over the main controls.
Parent notes
The game is entirely offline, so there is no risk of interaction with strangers. The whimsical cartoon violence isis very mild and contextually appropriate.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
The Co-Star Luma mode lets a parent jump in with a second Wii Remote to freeze hazards and gather Star Bits, though the asymmetry means player two acts purely as an assistant rather than sharing equal on-screen control.
Skills this builds
- Freezing fast-moving Goombas and Octoombas while the other player times tricky jumps
- Collecting and shooting Star Bits to clear paths or feed Hungry Lumas together
- Coordinating Yoshi dismounts and fruit grabs during fast-moving autoscroll sections
Try this together
When approaching a room with multiple Chomp hazards, take the Co-Star pointer and freeze the nearest one so your child can safely line up their long jump.
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