Like Super Mario Galaxy, Wii Sports and Trauma Centre, Zack & Wiki pushes the boundaries of the Wii and makes use of the Wii Remote as it was no doubt meant to be used.

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I have been trying to decide what games to purchase this month and thanks to a fantastic mate I managed to get myself a NTSC copy of Super Mario Galaxy this weekend. I played it for a good 7 hours today and it is beautiful beyond description.

This is one of those occasions when the “a picture is worth a thousand words” saying does not even do the game justice. The music alone is sufficient to move hardened criminals to tears; combine that with fluid gameplay, beautifully rendered worlds and imaginative art and you are going to need CPR.

The most astounding aspect for me is the sheer innovation at every turn. Nothing is repeated and you are constantly in awe at how this game makes 3D worlds a pleasure to play in. There is nothing jarring, annoying or even mildly irritating for me to have a go at. Watch for the review later this week and do yourself a favour and order it now. A must own title for any Wii owner!

It was a bumper weekend for me with Zack & Wiki and Battalion Wars 2 arriving at the same time as Super Mario Galaxy. Whilst they huddle in the shadow of the magnificent SMG they look to be true gems. Understandably I didn’t have much spare time after SMG to put them through their paces but here are my initial thoughts.

Both games have clean and “cute” graphics with great use of color. The controls are intuitive making it easy to get your characters moving along quests to claim untold riches and bring about world peace respectively. Too early for more than that but I think I am going to like these two games immensely.