Nintendo's Review of Super Mario Galaxy: Nintendo Doesn't Review Its Own Games—Critics Gave 97/100

Nintendo doesn't review its own games. Critics universally acclaimed it:

• IGN: 10/10 – "One of the best games ever made."
• GameSpot: 10/10 – "Brilliant, innovative, masterfully crafted."
• Game Informer: 9.75/10 – "Elevates the genre to a new level."
• Nintendo Life: 10/10 – "Monumental achievement."
• Eurogamer: 10/10 – "Masterpiece; reinvents the classic faithfully."

Metacritic: 97/100. Widely considered a top-10 all-time game.