I went out a few days ago in hopes of finding a US copy of Mario Galaxy here in Korea, and though I didn’t have any luck, my search was not entirely in vain — I found Zack & Wiki.

We’ve all heard this countless times before, but I have to reiterate it: Zack & Wiki is phenomenal in every way. It’s so good, in fact, that I’ve virtually stopped thinking about how much I want Super Mario Galaxy. For me, that’s nothing short of amazing.

Remember what it was like to go to a really cool funhouse — the kind that made you momentarily forget you were in the real world — as a kid? That’s what Zack & Wiki is like. Every element of the game exudes pure quality, and it’s obvious that the designers at Capcom really went all-out to make the experience the best it could be.

Perhaps most importantly, the title is proof positive that the point-and-click genre doesn’t have to remain a thing of the past. On that note, I get weak in the knees at the thought of Wii-makes of Lucasarts classics in the Z&W mold; here’s hoping the right people take notice.

You’re probably consumed by Mario Galaxy at present, but do yourself a favor and pick up Zack & Wiki if you haven’t already. It’s just about the coolest thing ever.

Zack & Wiki $40 at Amazon