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{{italic title|List of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' pre-release and unused content}} | {{italic title|List of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' pre-release and unused content}} | ||
This is a list of pre-release and unused content for the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. | This is a list of pre-release and unused content for the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. | ||
==Early concepts== | ==Early concepts== | ||
Early in production, the development team suggested that the game should feature cameos from | Early in production, the development team suggested that the game should feature cameos from other Nintendo IP, such as ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' series. [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] did not approve of the idea, however.<ref>McWhertor, Michael (March 12, 2012). [https://web.archive.org/web/20120314001735/http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/2012/03/12/super-mario-galaxy-2-could-have-featured-donkey-kong-and-pikmin-cameos-but-miyamoto-said-no/ Super Mario Galaxy 2 could have featured Donkey Kong and Pikmin cameos, but Miyamoto said, "No"]. ''GameTrailers''. Retrieved April 25, 2012.</ref> One of the reasons was that the [[Pikmin]]'s body shape would make them awkward to jump on. This suggests that they would have been featured as enemies or friendly non-playable characters. | ||
A proposed Bone Mario power-up was rejected by Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref>Totilo, Stephen (November 22, 2011). "[https://kotaku.com/5861970/when-we-show-a-power-up-to-mr-miyamoto-we-get-a-bit-nervous 'When we show a power-up to Mr. Miyamoto, we get a bit nervous.']" ''Kotaku''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.</ref>{{better source}} | A proposed Bone Mario power-up was rejected by Shigeru Miyamoto.<ref>Totilo, Stephen (November 22, 2011). "[https://kotaku.com/5861970/when-we-show-a-power-up-to-mr-miyamoto-we-get-a-bit-nervous 'When we show a power-up to Mr. Miyamoto, we get a bit nervous.']" ''Kotaku''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.</ref>{{better source}} | ||
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===Concept artwork=== | ===Concept artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMG2conceptart.png|A scan page of concept art and model sheet of [[Cloud Mario]]. | |||
SMG2conceptart2.png|A second page of Cloud Mario/Luigi including a "Lakitu" Cloud Mario. | |||
SMG2conceptart3.png|A scan page containing most concept arts of the [[Freezy Flake Galaxy]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Early builds== | ==Early builds== | ||
In the debut trailer from E3 2009 and the two Media Summit Trailers, there were several changes before the game's release date. The game was originally | In the debut trailer from E3 2009 and the two Media Summit Trailers, there were several changes before the game's release date. The game was originally titled ''More Super Mario Galaxy''.<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wii/supermariogalaxy2/1/0 Iwata Asks: ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'': The Concept: ''More Super Mario Galaxy''!] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved March 3, 2020.</ref> | ||
===E3 2009 Trailer=== | ===E3 2009 Trailer=== | ||
[[File:Beta Starship Mario SMG2.png|200px|thumb|[[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] on the early version of [[Starship Mario]].]] | [[File:Beta Starship Mario SMG2.png|200px|thumb|[[Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] on the early version of [[Starship Mario]].]] | ||
*A planet shaped as [[Mario]]'s head could be seen. This planet is an early version of | *A planet shaped as [[Mario]]'s head could be seen. This planet is possibly an early version of [[Starship Mario]]. | ||
*In [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]], the switch which freezes the water into ice is placed on a wooden floating platform, similar to the place where [[Penguru]] is standing. In the final version, the switch is found on a tower. | *In [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]], the switch which freezes the water into ice is placed on a wooden floating platform, similar to the place where [[Penguru]] is standing. In the final version, the switch is found on a tower. | ||
*Yoshi was seen in [[Cloudy Court Galaxy]], but he never appeared in that galaxy in the final game. | *Yoshi was seen in [[Cloudy Court Galaxy]], but he never appeared in that galaxy in the final game. | ||
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*The starting planet in [[Boo Moon Galaxy]] was originally going to look similar to the Crystal Planet in [[Space Junk Galaxy]] from the first game. | *The starting planet in [[Boo Moon Galaxy]] was originally going to look similar to the Crystal Planet in [[Space Junk Galaxy]] from the first game. | ||
*When fighting Digga-Leg, [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]]'s background became purple. | *When fighting Digga-Leg, [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]]'s background became purple. | ||
*A | *A big [[Homing Chomp]] seemed to appear as a boss, possibly in the early [[Battle Belt Galaxy]]. | ||
*[[Hightail Falls Galaxy]] had a different color and terrain. | *[[Hightail Falls Galaxy]] had a different color and terrain. | ||
*An early screenshot of [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] revealed a [[1-Up Mushroom]] in place of the galaxy's [[Comet Medal]]. | *An early screenshot of [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] revealed a [[1-Up Mushroom]] in place of the galaxy's [[Comet Medal]]. | ||
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*At least two of the Ground Pound Switches on the first planet of Puzzle Plank Galaxy (which were actually tree stumps at that point) were not present. One space was taken by a Whittle. | *At least two of the Ground Pound Switches on the first planet of Puzzle Plank Galaxy (which were actually tree stumps at that point) were not present. One space was taken by a Whittle. | ||
*In Sky Island Galaxy, an early galaxy, a red [[Koopa Troopa]] was shown in the far back. In the final game, only green Koopa Troopas appear. | *In Sky Island Galaxy, an early galaxy, a red [[Koopa Troopa]] was shown in the far back. In the final game, only green Koopa Troopas appear. | ||
*In the E3 trailer, [[Sky Station Galaxy]]'s music had an extra part (that sounded like part of [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]] | *In the E3 trailer, [[Sky Station Galaxy]]'s music had an extra part (that sounded like part of "[[Gusty Garden Galaxy (theme)|Gusty Garden Galaxy]]") that did not make it to the final version. | ||
*In an early version of the Blooming Garden Planet in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]], it was shown that [[Goomba]]s appeared. In the final version, they don't appear. | *In an early version of the Blooming Garden Planet in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]], it was shown that [[Goomba]]s appeared. In the final version, they don't appear. | ||
*In an early version of Cloudy Court Galaxy, it was shown that the cymbal had a checkered-like pattern and that the drums which bounce the player up to the cymbal were red. There were also green mushroom platforms, which were removed from the final version. | *In an early version of Cloudy Court Galaxy, it was shown that the cymbal had a checkered-like pattern and that the drums which bounce the player up to the cymbal were red. There were also green mushroom platforms, which were removed from the final version. | ||
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SMG_ItemBox.png|[[Mario]] on an early planet which was to be the main planet in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]], with a [[Chance Cube]]. | SMG_ItemBox.png|[[Mario]] on an early planet which was to be the main planet in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]], with a [[Chance Cube]]. | ||
SMG2 Yoshi egg.png|An early screenshot of [[Mario]] standing near a [[Yoshi Egg]]. | SMG2 Yoshi egg.png|An early screenshot of [[Mario]] standing near a [[Yoshi Egg]]. | ||
SMG2 Puzzle Plank Whittle Prerelease.png|[[Mario]] talking to a [[Whittle]] in an early version of [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]]. | |||
SMG2 Supermassive Prerelease.png|Two [[Big Goomba|Giant Goomba]]s walking towards Mario in an early screenshot of the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. Note the giant [[1-Up Mushroom]] and the big coin. The big coin is a platform in the final game rather than a collectible item as it appears in the picture above. | |||
SMG2 Banzai Bill Prerelease.png|A planet in an early version of [[Sky Station Galaxy]]. Notice the [[Red Koopa]] in the distance. | |||
SMG2 Comet Medal.png|Mario next to an early Comet Medal with no eyes. | SMG2 Comet Medal.png|Mario next to an early Comet Medal with no eyes. | ||
Cosmic Clones SMG2 early.png|Mario cornered by Cosmic Clones in the early version of the Puzzle Plank Galaxy. | Cosmic Clones SMG2 early.png|Mario cornered by Cosmic Clones in the early version of the Puzzle Plank Galaxy. | ||
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==Unused data== | ==Unused data== | ||
[[File:SMG2 P Unused.png|thumb|left|The unused ''P'' texture.]] | [[File:SMG2 P Unused.png|thumb|left|The unused ''P'' texture.]] | ||
There | There is an unused map theme for [https://youtu.be/I95dU7Fk-AY World 1] and [https://youtu.be/TZHgrssZA98 World 2] and an unused galaxy song within the soundtrack, which can be heard [https://youtu.be/d3-o7AbV_Vc here]. | ||
Track 9, "Galaxy Song 25", is never played in the game at all in the final release. The game's coding also showed an unused track called "SMG2_galaxy08_strm". This track was scrapped before reaching the orchestra stage, since it is performed with synthesized instruments. | Track 9, "Galaxy Song 25", is never played in the game at all in the final release. The game's coding also showed an unused track called "SMG2_galaxy08_strm". This track was scrapped before reaching the orchestra stage, since it is performed with synthesized instruments. | ||
[[Gobblegut]], [[Digga-Leg]]/[[Whomp King]], [[Megahammer]], and [[Glamdozer]] all have "angry" versions of their music in the game's files{{ref needed}}, but | [[Gobblegut]], [[Digga-Leg]]/[[Whomp King]], [[Megahammer]], and [[Glamdozer]] all have "angry" versions of their music in the game's files{{ref needed}}. Digga-Leg, Whomp King, and Megahammer don't really get angry, ultimately not needing an alternate theme. Gobblegut gets angry and has a cutscene, but for some reason, his alternate theme was still not used. Glamdozer does get angry, but doesn't have an "angry cutscene". | ||
Although they are not found in the final game, [[Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy)|Ice Mario]] and [[Flying Mario]] from the previous game can be playable via hacking, and their music is even altered to match the other power-ups. In addition, Flying Mario is complete on the disk, unlike Ice Mario (who only has his theme remaining in the code), suggesting it was cut significantly later and very late in development.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUBR_TnGrvs]</ref> | Although they are not found in the final game, [[Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy)|Ice Mario]] and [[Flying Mario]] from the previous game can be playable via hacking, and their music is even altered to match the other power-ups. In addition, Flying Mario is complete on the disk, unlike Ice Mario (who only has his theme remaining in the code), suggesting it was cut significantly later and very late in development.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUBR_TnGrvs]</ref> | ||
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When defeated and facing down, Whomp King has an otherwise unused expression that can be seen only by hacking. | When defeated and facing down, Whomp King has an otherwise unused expression that can be seen only by hacking. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
King Whomp's Face.png|[[Whomp King]]'s face when defeated. Since he faces down when defeated, it | King Whomp's Face.png|[[Whomp King]]'s face when defeated. Since he faces down when defeated, it is impossible to see his face. | ||
SMG2kinglakitu.png|[[King Lakitu]] without his glasses. | SMG2kinglakitu.png|[[King Lakitu]] without his glasses | ||
SMG2-StarPiceReaction.gif|Animation of King Lakitu without his glasses | |||
SMG2 Spin Dig Prerelease.png|Early models of [[Digga]]s in Spin-Dig Galaxy. Their eyes were more separated and looked more like yellow [[Bullet Bill]]s. | SMG2 Spin Dig Prerelease.png|Early models of [[Digga]]s in Spin-Dig Galaxy. Their eyes were more separated and looked more like yellow [[Bullet Bill]]s. | ||
SMG2-BoneBreakStart.gif|Mario's skeleton animation | |||
SMG2-BoneBreakEnd.gif|Mario's skeleton animation | |||
SMG2-BoneBreakWait.png|Mario's skeleton | |||
SMG2-YoshiE3Wait.gif|Yoshi E3 animation | |||
SMG2-YoshiE3WaitAlone.gif|Yoshi E3 animation | |||
SMG2-ChaosStartZone.png|An unused zone titled "ChaosStartZone" | |||
SMG2-SaffUnbabaHomePlanetZone.png|An unused zone titled "StaffUnbabaHomePlanetZone" | |||
SMG2-EarthenPipeRoomEZone.png|An unused zone titled "EarthenPipeRoomEZone" | |||
SMG2ItemDiceO.png|A texture for the [[Chance Cube]] | |||
SMG2ItemDiceX.png|A texture for the Chance Cube | |||
SMG2snakebrown.png|A brown piece of the Snake Block | |||
PLuma.png|A purple [[Luma]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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