Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. charredrelik
    May 3, 2018
    4
    I have no idea why so many people love this game. It’s so easy I get a moon and wonder what the point of getting it was. I suck at gaming by the way but I played all the old Mario’s. They were a challenge and I was last to finish them out of my friends. I had to ask them how to get to the secret worlds I could never find out. I think I’ve gone crazy haha it’s like new marvel I DONT GET IT!I have no idea why so many people love this game. It’s so easy I get a moon and wonder what the point of getting it was. I suck at gaming by the way but I played all the old Mario’s. They were a challenge and I was last to finish them out of my friends. I had to ask them how to get to the secret worlds I could never find out. I think I’ve gone crazy haha it’s like new marvel I DONT GET IT! The designs are great the best ever but people where’s the challenge? Help I want to like :-p You just seem to do stuff now… Expand
  2. Hafner
    Nov 1, 2017
    4
    If you like when your platformer games basically play themselves, then this is the game for you. I could beat this in my sleep. Which is useful because with how piss easy this game is, it might end up putting me to sleep. *Yawn*
  3. MrWonderful32
    Oct 27, 2017
    4
    This game was literally built for children, it was so easy to beat, you always have the advantage with cap on, allowing you to control other AI was a great idea with such bad execution, new donk city was far the worst 3D rendition of a metropolitan city I've seen in the past recent years, the human AI character models look like human characters models from back in 2002, and I just can'tThis game was literally built for children, it was so easy to beat, you always have the advantage with cap on, allowing you to control other AI was a great idea with such bad execution, new donk city was far the worst 3D rendition of a metropolitan city I've seen in the past recent years, the human AI character models look like human characters models from back in 2002, and I just can't get off how bad the anti-alliasing is...is just too distracting and it disconnects the player from feeling immersed, gameplay wise this game offers nothing new, its not trying to reinvent the wheel, the Cap mechanic was good on paper but giving you the control of almost all AI gives the player almost no challenge.... plus there's no lives in this game, the player gets no punishment for making mistakes making this game just too easy, if you're 10 yrs old this a great game for you, if you're a teen or adult this game is way too easy for you.... you might as well go play captain toads adventure at least that game has puzzles which gives you a bit more of a challenge.… Expand
  4. Kaitos
    Feb 5, 2018
    4
    Super Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relativelySuper Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relatively small compared and the soundtrack is rather forgettable aswell...I would go on but I know people will dismiss this as "hate" when it clearly is pointing out the flaws in Odyssey.… Expand
  5. xortim
    Feb 20, 2019
    4
    The visuals are good, not great. The mechanics haven't changed from Mario 64 which is why it didn't receive a 0 from me. This game is great for children but look elsewhere for any form of a challenge that doesn't involve mindlessly collecting oddly shaped purple coins or moons. Unfortunately, this is simply a paint-by-numbers, unimpressive participation trophy.
  6. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    4
    The characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat aThe characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat a boss you don't care about. This game feels like a bunch of little games jammed into one, with highly inconsistent and unsatisfying puzzles. There are some really cool new features and mechanics, but don't we all expect at least that from a triple-A title? The game tries to connect everything together via the main story line, but to me, everything feels so disconnected and it couldn't hold my interest.… Expand
  7. Seemoe
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    Ok. Ok. I have been playing Nintendo games (specifically Mario games) my entire life, and have loved every one. But this? THIS? I have never been so disappointed on how easy the game is. If your going to make it this easy, at least add a harder mode to it. Like really? A assist mode? Who actually uses that? It is literally a Mario game with the same story. Over. AND OVER. The thing i findOk. Ok. I have been playing Nintendo games (specifically Mario games) my entire life, and have loved every one. But this? THIS? I have never been so disappointed on how easy the game is. If your going to make it this easy, at least add a harder mode to it. Like really? A assist mode? Who actually uses that? It is literally a Mario game with the same story. Over. AND OVER. The thing i find hard is the last multi moon. This game has way more potential than was put into it. I hate how it revolves around hats. That`s just dumb. But, to be fair, i do like the 8 bit parts. But I still am very disappointed in the game.… Expand
  8. haloha
    Aug 4, 2019
    4
    There isn't much fun in walking around the exact same area for hours looking for some moons. The boss fights are just typical boss fights. If you aren't a child or buying this for your child, stay away. Get Super Mario Maker 2.
  9. Visitbr
    Aug 1, 2023
    4
    visualmente é impecável, ele mostra que o Nintendo switch é capaz de rodar muita coisa, porém a gameplay é extremamente sem graça e o level design deixa a desejar
  10. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    4
    mario o

    cons
    total letdown if not for the first song
    game is entirely unplayable for those who have not played mario in a long time
    ugly enemies not tuned in with the mario theme

    pros
    that one song
  11. redpandaman
    Apr 10, 2021
    4
    this game has amazing movement and a lot of moons but i find that the game is easy sometimes and hard other times same with the moons and its a pain to 100% the game also i find that the darker side is the most fun part of the game but it takes so many moons i get bored of the game cus i cant find enough moons I wish it was a parkour challenge to get the moons not like puzzles which i canthis game has amazing movement and a lot of moons but i find that the game is easy sometimes and hard other times same with the moons and its a pain to 100% the game also i find that the darker side is the most fun part of the game but it takes so many moons i get bored of the game cus i cant find enough moons I wish it was a parkour challenge to get the moons not like puzzles which i can never solve i like the game but i just hate this fact so much that that its lowered to a 4… Expand
  12. Fred95921
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    Definitely NOT the best Mario game out there. The worlds seemed relatively small and much of the game was boring, a lot of redundant work, and not enjoyable. I would put Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and sunshine all ahead of this game. Mario 64 is unfair to compare because it was from 25 years ago and the first of 3D Mario. So I would generally say this is the worst, least enjoy 3D Mario game I haveDefinitely NOT the best Mario game out there. The worlds seemed relatively small and much of the game was boring, a lot of redundant work, and not enjoyable. I would put Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and sunshine all ahead of this game. Mario 64 is unfair to compare because it was from 25 years ago and the first of 3D Mario. So I would generally say this is the worst, least enjoy 3D Mario game I have played.
    However… it is the main Mario entry on the Switch. Although it is not enjoyable, I would still recommend this game as there is still some worth to the experience. Just do not expect it to be nearly as enjoyable as Galaxy.    … Expand
  13. Gamemois1
    Apr 17, 2023
    4
    This game is so OVERRATED!
    It's just mid as **** !
    +It's a children game so ?
  14. SonicSha
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    that game feels like a total knock off of Sonic adventures 1 and 2 cause it is and some of the gameplay feels like it ripped off Sonic adventure as well. I’m surprised that those so called critics have not noticed about it. And a living hat, I’ve never seen anything so dumb in a video game. that game deserves a lower ranking than what it’s received.
  15. LOnK
    Mar 23, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a kids game. I don't say that because it's cartoonish or anything. It rewards you for literally everything you do. I would have accepted the game if the main quest was easy if the post game was easy, but no. The post game is easier than the main quest. That has to be some kind of joke. Not even the final level was that hard. There were only a few times I genuinely had fun which were the 8-bit gravity shrine in the Mushroom Kingdom and when you get to be Bowser. Other than those, the game is just constant rewards. If you're a kid and you have never played a Mario, this game was designed for you, but if you're a hardcore Mario fan like me, this game wasn't made for you.… Expand
  16. Sdfgboy
    Jan 17, 2018
    3
    As a long time Mario fan I found this game to be extremely disappointing.
    I will not go into details, pretty much 60% of the negative reviews pointed out the flaws of that game and explained in details the problems.
    The problems of that game being that it is: -Easy, but I mean TOO EASY, even a 3 years old would be able to complete it. Mario Galaxy was aimed at a young audience, but    As a long time Mario fan I found this game to be extremely disappointing.
    I will not go into details, pretty much 60% of the negative reviews pointed out the flaws of that game and explained in details the problems.
    The problems of that game being that it is:
    -Easy, but I mean TOO EASY, even a 3 years old would be able to complete it. Mario Galaxy was aimed at a young audience, but atleast it was a bit challenging, I don't say no to such easy difficulty, but give us the possibility to choose for a higher difficulty for the a little more "extreme" players;
    -Bland and empty, the level design is so awful and honestly, it hurts me to say that but even another mediocre Sonic game known as Sonic Forces had a better level design. Well, the bad level design is especially in the overworld, when you enter one special stage it gets a little better, but that's not saying much;
    -The story, no comment it's just bad;
    -The music is inexistant;
    -Open World/Collectathon don't mix well with platformers. I think that many can agree that the base idea was bad, Zelda BOTW was a lot less hated because the base idea wasn't awful. Zelda BOTW is using the Dark Souls formula and is beautiful, making up for an excellent open world. Mario Odyssey, looks, feels and pretty is boring, empty and soulless. The team working for Mario Odyssey clearly have never done a single open world/sandbox/collectathon before and this is where comes the incompetency;
    -It is full of nostalgia and that's pretty much why it gets much praise, honestly it doesn't make it bad, but I wanted to point it out;
    -No charm, at all;
    -Overall boring: See points stated before;

    I'm also expecting some sort of censorship on Metacritic, especially considering that there are 223 negative ratings for 16 negative reviews, while there are 89 mixed ratings for 49 mixed reviews. I might be paranoid, but if my review happen to disappear, hopefully you will remember it.
    And please guys, understand that this game is not as good as you make it look like, again I didn't go in dept with my review, but many other people did successfully tell you what was wrong with it.
    Honestly this game is not a proper sequel to SM64, the DS version of the game was more of a sequel to be entirely honest.    … Expand
  17. lui93
    Dec 28, 2019
    3
    Story and progression :
    The game is fairly entertaining to play, but it's lacking an developing story or interest to keep playing. Every level is the same, you just missed bowser and have to chase him to the next. I only kept playing too see when something new would happen.
    Gameplay: The puzzles on each level are very easy. You don't feel smart for solving them and there is little to    Story and progression :
    The game is fairly entertaining to play, but it's lacking an developing story or interest to keep playing. Every level is the same, you just missed bowser and have to chase him to the next. I only kept playing too see when something new would happen.

    Gameplay:
    The puzzles on each level are very easy. You don't feel smart for solving them and there is little to no feeling of joy after completing them. However the game is still a "challenge" due to the controls being so badly designed in this game. More often than not Mario runs in the wrong direction, jumps late, or falls off edges. The way he moves have an acceleration that is way off for a feeling of controll and arcade. The camera makes you loose depth and often take control and force you to look in a direction where it's not really necessary and is in sabotages more than it helps.

    Graphics and visuals:
    The graphics is the best thing about this game. They are very nice and good looking. Every level looked unique and has many characters. Animations are nothing short of perfect. Vfx is awesome and 3D models are of quality. Simply very well done and beautiful.

    Conclusion:
    Over all this is a game worth playing if you don't have anything else to play. But it's a backwards designed game, where it's being more frustrating to play than it is challenging your intellect as a player. The hard part is not marios mission, it's to make him do what you want. But while struggling you'll see very polished visuals.    … Expand
  18. Elanonimous
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Bastante bueno para niños y adultos pero aún así no me gusto más por el hecho de que no es innovador y además ya me harto Mario bros parece que es el único personaje de videojuegos que tiene Nintendo
  19. Phenomcritic
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    yes this is super low because i'm not a fan of Nintendo but i wanted to try Mario and it failed an important mission which is to draw in new fans. the formula is still old but the controlling hat is a nice idea. don't take my opinion this game is not for me but might be for you
  20. Raulfox
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Broh this game is **** i hate this game so much, I am a simple person but it is very boring to play this game and its boring missions
  21. dawo89
    Feb 6, 2022
    3
    As a huge fan of super Mario 64 i have to say that Mario Odyssey was really disappointing. Unfortunately the game never cought me. Everything is way too easy which makes it boring overall. You have to collect moons to progress further. But you get them for doing almost nothing. You can even buy them in the stores at the beginning of every level. There is mostly no challenge. The story isAs a huge fan of super Mario 64 i have to say that Mario Odyssey was really disappointing. Unfortunately the game never cought me. Everything is way too easy which makes it boring overall. You have to collect moons to progress further. But you get them for doing almost nothing. You can even buy them in the stores at the beginning of every level. There is mostly no challenge. The story is pretty lame. I was hoping that the co-op feature brings bit more joy. But it just doubles the amount of bored people in front of the screen.… Expand
  22. loafofchickenes
    Feb 7, 2023
    3
    mario is kinda hot, but ither than that pretty trash. i kinda wish THAT THEre was more scenes with dwane
  23. Lucaztelles
    Oct 27, 2017
    2
    O jogo é bom, mas cheio de falhas e não faz nada de tão especial quanto esperávamos, as roupas são só cosmético, tempo de desenvolvimento pra nada, os mundos tem tamanho de fases, não tem nada de mundos neles e o exagero da comunidade nintendista piora ainda mais a experiencia com o jogo, pois, não conseguem perceber os pontos onde o jogo, que é bom, pode ser melhorado.
  24. Nareba
    Mar 21, 2018
    2
    Nintendo e seus jogos extremamente repetitivos... todo novo console tem Mario e todos são praticamente a mesma coisa... hora de criar novas franquias.
  25. Robjapan
    Apr 29, 2019
    2
    I finished this game in one sitting, four hours and bowser was down and the credits rolled.
    There is so much pointless stuff in this game, moons for walking down the road, moons for jumping... it's so stupidly easy to progress to the next area that any challenge the game has can be skipped.
    The game never felt to me, like I had to invest in any of the areas, each area was a hurdle to be    I finished this game in one sitting, four hours and bowser was down and the credits rolled.
    There is so much pointless stuff in this game, moons for walking down the road, moons for jumping... it's so stupidly easy to progress to the next area that any challenge the game has can be skipped.
    The game never felt to me, like I had to invest in any of the areas, each area was a hurdle to be jumped rather than an area to be explored and enjoyed.
    Remove most of the moons in each area and make it a real challenge to progress to the next zone and this game jumps to an 8/10.    … Expand
  26. PrincessRescuer
    Feb 17, 2021
    2
    I do not understand the general consensus of SMO. The game is more of a tour than a game. Deaths range from trivial to beneficial. It has some of the least replay value in any 3D Mario. The controls are unintuitive and not fun to use. Rarely do transformations benefit you. There is little to no art cohesion as all the characters from different worlds look like they belong in differentI do not understand the general consensus of SMO. The game is more of a tour than a game. Deaths range from trivial to beneficial. It has some of the least replay value in any 3D Mario. The controls are unintuitive and not fun to use. Rarely do transformations benefit you. There is little to no art cohesion as all the characters from different worlds look like they belong in different games. And the bosses are terrible. The Broodals are too cute. At one point you fight a gigantic dragon that makes me wonder why Bowser is necessary. I do not look forward to seeing characters from this game in spin-off games- or being reminded of Odyssey in General. Disappointing game. Don’t bother now that better 3D Mario games are on the Switch.… Expand
  27. Mogmog000
    Jan 25, 2023
    2
    Can transform into the enemy, but it is not interesting.
    It's just work, collecting moons.
    There are no interesting stages.
  28. JeremyNicol
    Jun 13, 2023
    2
    This Game Is too hard add a sandbox mode. You can change
    thier hp
    moons needed in each kingdom
    and more
  29. Steff86
    Jun 20, 2018
    1
    Terrible game! Hasn't been a good Mario game since the N64 and this is proof that's it's a completely stale franchise.
  30. witchercreed
    Jul 30, 2018
    1
    Дайте нормальный сюжет.Сколько можно доить франшизу.Я просто офигевший здесь максимум за геймплей поставить можно все нет люди хавают
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 114
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Dec 3, 2024
    90
    While it was difficult to imagine how Nintendo could top previous 3D Mario adventures, Super Mario Odyssey is nigh-on perfect in almost every way. With the help of Cappy, Mario has never been as fun to control, reaching new heights and, in the hands of a skilled player, accomplishing impossible skips. You need only pick up a controller to see why this is the best modern Mario game ever.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    100
    The best entry to the best platforming series is so ridiculously huge it’s like a theme park made of theme parks. It’s a wonderful tribute to Super Mario 64, but it’s not a lazy homage. Super Mario Odyssey draws inspiration from the superb classic to top it and everything that came after it. [13/2017, p.38]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jan 7, 2018
    95
    Perhaps no past Mario game has ever elicited so many smiles as this, and even if every other winning aspect of its design were set aside, that reality alone would make it a masterpiece. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 39E]
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