Super Mario Galaxy 3 (Step Ahead Studios)

Super Mario Galaxy 3 is the third and final game in the Super Mario Galaxy series, developed in part by Nintendo EAD, but mainly by Step Ahead Studios. It was developed as a launch title for the Nintendo Polygon, utilizing the 4k graphics capabilities of the system to show off how powerful it was compared to the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
==Gameplay==
Super Mario Galaxy 3 plays mostly like the previous games in the series, however there are now two control modes: motion controls, and standard controls. Motion controls play similarly to the previous games: shake to spin jumps, point with the controller and press a button to fire starbits. Standard controls utilize the right control stick to fire starbits, and the Y button to spin jump.
==Plot==
After the events of Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario and Luigi are enjoying some hard-earned cake with Princess Peach. Suddenly, they feel the castle jolt, and look out in horror to see Bowser's airship lifting the castle out of the ground once more: this time, with Mario on it. Rebuilding his former empire from Super Mario Galaxy in the center of the universe, Bowser explains that his mistake was getting rid of Mario. Now, Mario must escape with Peach and Luigi, this time taking Bowser down from the inside.Once they arrive at the center of the universe, they are locked away with lots of other creatures from the galaxy, with Mario being closest to Baby Luma by luck and Bowser's mistake. Teaming up, they set out on a quest to save Mario's friends and the Galaxy, one last time.
The game ends with the Mario Brothers and Peach facing off with Bowser, causing another supermassive black hole in his galaxy. However, before the universe can be reset again, Baby Luma races out of Mario's hat, and sacrifices using its unique spin energy to stop any other Lumas from jumping into the black hole. The protagonists are caught by the Toad Brigade, and watch as Bowser's Galaxy falls into ruin. They thank Baby Luma for it's help in their journey, and then return to Earth, ending the Galaxy Trilogy.
==Gameplay==
The controls of the game were obviously heavily inspired by Super Mario Galaxy Deluxe, another game by Step Ahead Studios. All characters are moved with the left stick, jump with the A button, have all of Mario's standard 3D acrobatic moves, can spin jump with Y and can aim and fire starbits, either with Wii-like motion controls, or by aiming the right stick and clicking it down. Each playable character has a trait unique to them: Mario is the ideal character to start with, with his average stats across the board. Luigi has a high jump, but has lower friction, and harder to control. Peach can float in the air for a short amount of time, but is a lot slower than the rest of the cast.
==Characters==
===Playable Characters===
Name 	Description 	Special Ability 	Unlock
Mario	The plumber in red is back, and this time he's taking Bowser down from the inside! Join him and Baby Luma on a journey to escape from Bowser's Torment Galaxy!	Well-Rounded 	Start the Game
Luigi	Mario's often cowardly brother, Luigi is ready to save the princess from Bowser's galactic clutches! ...S-So long as Mario goes first... 	High jump, lower friction 	Complete Section 2
Peach	Peach is no longer the damsel in distress. Peach is ready to kick some Bowser tail and give him what he deserves. 	Float for a few seconds, slower speed.	Complete Section 5
===Supporting Characters===
Name 	Description
Baby Luma	A returning character from the previous game, Baby Luma was kept locked away by Bowser, knowing that Mario would seek them out to try and stop him. However, this doesn't stop Mario, as they quickly find eachother in the Tormet Galaxy! Now stronger than they were in Galaxy 2, Baby Luma can spread their powers to other people, like Luigi and Peach!
Bowser 	Bowsers back, for one final attempt of taking over the universe! Constructing his Torment Galaxy, similar to his fun land in Super Mario 3D World, Bowser is not toying around, and takes Mario and Luigi with him to lock them away while he completes his plans. Will the brothers be successful in having Bowser gone for good for real?
Category:Polygon Games
Category:Super Mario Galaxy
Category:3D Platforming Games