Today’s game is Super Mario Galaxy. I played that one fever dream of a level with the rolling ball and did it first try, which is a new record for me. Usually i accidentally roll off the cliff edge on accident at least once.
I have very specific memories of this level growing up because of the ball Mario is on. I had a rubber bouncy ball that looked the exact same growing up, so i always associate that ball with this level and vice versa. A bit of an odd way of remembering this level, but definitely an interesting one.
Speaking of levels i struggle with, there’s Space Junk too. I think this one has the trash minigame but also i always struggled with the vanishing platforms segment because i always forget where they are. It feels like the game sometimes changes the distance.
Somehow though, i did this one first try too. Look at me, i’m actually getting good at this game. It’s a Christmas miracle. Younger me would be so proud.
Speaking of younger me, one thing i’d always do when young is just hang out in the comet observatory. It’s so chill here and the music makes it almost soothing. Nintendo really knocked it out of the park with this game’s presentation. I laid there and just listened to the music before eventually deciding to get off. Definitely a good way to wind down for the day.