Super Mario Galaxy 2 Climbs to 3rd on Metacritic After Score Jump to 98
Metacritic has refreshed its “best games of all time” rankings after updating the review score for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Wii, nudging it upward from 97 to 98. That change pushes the Nintendo classic into the top tier of the site’s all-time list, where it now sits as the third-highest-rated game.
What changed: Super Mario Galaxy 2 gains a point
Super Mario Galaxy 2’s Metacritic score was increased from 97 to 98. With the updated rating, the game’s placement improves as well—moving to third on Metacritic’s highest-rated games list of all time.
Metacritic’s current top 10 (all-time highest-rated)
Here are the top entries as listed on Metacritic, using the most recent scores shown:
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time — 99
- SoulCalibur — 98
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 — 98
- GTA IV — 98
- Super Mario Galaxy — 97
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild — 97
- Perfect Dark — 97
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 — 97
- Red Dead Redemption 2 — 97
- GTA V — 97
Why a single-point bump matters for players
For players using Metacritic as a decision shortcut, even a one-point adjustment can change perceived “must-play” status and alter which games sit closest to the very top. In this case, Super Mario Galaxy 2’s rise to 98 places it alongside other perennial favorites at the top end of Metacritic’s historical rankings, reinforcing its position among the site’s strongest-reviewed titles.
Key takeaways from the updated rankings
- Super Mario Galaxy 2’s Metacritic score increased from 97 to 98.
- The update places Super Mario Galaxy 2 as the third-highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic.
- Three games share the 98 score tier: SoulCalibur, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and GTA IV.
- The 97 group remains crowded, including Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Perfect Dark, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA V.
