Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. FrostedCitrus
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    I was looking forward to this game, I wasn't disappointed by the whole game though. I was more not surprised by most of the things in the game. I felt the capture mechanic wasn't used well enough, in a few select areas and in boss fights was where it was mostly used. I would have liked the whole game's use of the capture mechanic to be like in cap land, where there were Winged Goombas thatI was looking forward to this game, I wasn't disappointed by the whole game though. I was more not surprised by most of the things in the game. I felt the capture mechanic wasn't used well enough, in a few select areas and in boss fights was where it was mostly used. I would have liked the whole game's use of the capture mechanic to be like in cap land, where there were Winged Goombas that you could capture for fun. I didn't really like to capture many enemies though, I felt they were clunky and very situational. Some of the best ones like the tank, winged gooma, Tropical Wigglerr Flying Dino Dude and Dinosaur are fun because they shake up the game play so much. I was hoping the levels would be bigger, like maybe all Sand Kingdom size, but I know that it's quality over quantity. Some of the moons felt like Korok seeds, just because they were so easy to find.
    I've been negative, so now what I liked. I loved the fact that Cappy can be used as a platform to jump off of. It made me feel like a bad ass when I could scale a wall from my platforming ability. The moons that have some form of a level I really enjoyed. Being able to jump from a high place and being able to get to a platform made me feel cool. Moving around felt fun, platforming was fun and the levels were never badly designed, maybe just bland at some points. The motion controls were really, really well implemented in my experience. The cap attacks like homing cap were easy to perform consistently. I have not finished the game, so I might redo this review if my opinion changes.    … Expand
  2. MajoraKlens
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey has given me the most enjoyment of any Mario game I've ever played. The only game I think is on par with this game would be Super Mario 64, and that's saying a lot. If you're a switch owner, you need this game in your library.

    Pros: -Nearly 1,000 moons and many other collectibles -Smart Puzzles -"Capture" Mechanic is a lot of fun and innovative -Good Music    Super Mario Odyssey has given me the most enjoyment of any Mario game I've ever played. The only game I think is on par with this game would be Super Mario 64, and that's saying a lot. If you're a switch owner, you need this game in your library.

    Pros:

    -Nearly 1,000 moons and many other collectibles
    -Smart Puzzles
    -"Capture" Mechanic is a lot of fun and innovative
    -Good Music

    Cons:

    -Camera Controls
    -Linear    … Expand
  3. Johnadabest
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    This is the best mario game, hands down. 3d, 2d, rpg, don't matter. Name a mario game thats better. If you can, I disagree(but respect your opinion). It's so original. After years of similar new super mario bros game with little to no originality, using the same cookie cutter formula. It's the most original mario game since sunshine, maybe even ever(well since the original) I have only 3This is the best mario game, hands down. 3d, 2d, rpg, don't matter. Name a mario game thats better. If you can, I disagree(but respect your opinion). It's so original. After years of similar new super mario bros game with little to no originality, using the same cookie cutter formula. It's the most original mario game since sunshine, maybe even ever(well since the original) I have only 3 complaints 1.A bit short for a main playthrough without 100%ing. 2. Water controls are like 2d, eh. 3.The ending is underwhelming. The boss and level are amazing, but the ending cutscene, eh.… Expand
  4. RockoDaFoxxo
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Super Mario Odyssey is exactly what you'd expect in a Mario game, and I mean that in a good way. It's fun, colorful, inventive, well-designed, energetic, and a great multiplayer experience. But despite the game's many positives, I still think a WEE TOO over-hyped by most game journalists. The Moon-shrine thingies (I refuse to search up what they're even called) are fun to collect, but mostSuper Mario Odyssey is exactly what you'd expect in a Mario game, and I mean that in a good way. It's fun, colorful, inventive, well-designed, energetic, and a great multiplayer experience. But despite the game's many positives, I still think a WEE TOO over-hyped by most game journalists. The Moon-shrine thingies (I refuse to search up what they're even called) are fun to collect, but most of the worlds you travel through feel too safe and simplistic to leave an impression on me. Plus, the motion controls feel uneven and convoluted on first try.

    Regardless, Super Mario Odyssey is still worth checking out. Great level-designs, unique details, crisp animations, and has that palpable sense of joy that most Nintendo games possess. The lack of challenges is a little off-putting, so I can't say it's as memorable as Breath of the Wild. Still very good. 8/10    … Expand
  5. isaacbeeby
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is by far the best 3D Mario title that Nintendo has ever produced. It owes so much of it's success to Super Mario 64 and is extremely creative and innovative with the new "Capture" mechanic. However, I am only giving t a 9 out of 10 because of the issue with the motion controls. While they are appreciated, Nintendo could easily map these motion control options to actualSuper Mario Odyssey is by far the best 3D Mario title that Nintendo has ever produced. It owes so much of it's success to Super Mario 64 and is extremely creative and innovative with the new "Capture" mechanic. However, I am only giving t a 9 out of 10 because of the issue with the motion controls. While they are appreciated, Nintendo could easily map these motion control options to actual buttons. For example, rather than having two buttons to throw Cappy, have one to throw him and one to do the spin attack. This issue could easily be solved in a patch or update though, and when and if that does happen, I would increase my score to a perfect 10 in a heartbeat.

    The graphics in my opinion are absolutely gorgeous and are a massive step up from Super Mario Sunshine on the Gamecube and the Galaxy games on the Wii, outputting to 1080p 60fps when in the dock and 900p 60fps when in handheld mode, which is very impressive considering how massive the game is.

    The main object of the game is to collect Power Moons, which are the equivalent to Stars in Super Mario 64. While Super Mario 64 had only 130 stars, increased to 150 on the DS remake, Odyssey boasts almost 1000, and that number could go up even further inf Nintendo decides to make and release DLC that increases the number of moons and kingdoms, which by the way, there are currently 17 kingdoms as of the time of writing this review.

    Another great addition to this game is the various 2D sections where if you go into a pixel pipe, you come out the other side as a]m 8-bit 2D Mario, paying tribute to the original Super Mario Brothers game released on the NES in 1985.

    What also amazed me about this game is Nintendo's incredible attention to detail. For example, when you enter an 8-bit section, the music alongside the game turn into an 8-bit version of itself and whatever outfit you happen to be wearing for Mario a the time will also be represented in 8-bit.

    In conclusion, not only has has Nintendo produced 2 incredible games, Odyssey and Breath of the Wild, both of which are 10/10 quality on their new smash hit system, the Switch, but Super Mario Odyssey I think will go down as one of the absolute best video games... OF ALL TIME! WELL DONE NINTENDO!    … Expand
  6. whatsupsevensup
    Nov 3, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In Super Mario Odyssey, there are lots of places to explore. This game focuses a lot on the capture abilities, and many areas are based around them. I really liked this mechanic, and each and every capture is different, except for a few exceptions. I also liked the kingdoms in this game. While some are pretty small, they all feel big in their own way. Each kingdom holds various moons, which are similar to the stars and shines of previous titles, but also the korok seeds of loz botw. I was shocked finding out there is 883 collectible moons in the game, and even more shocked when you can buy the rest for a total of 999 MOONS. Each collectible moon feels rewarding, but I don't really like how you can buy them. I can take one point off for that, since instead of doing the hard work of finding all collectible moons you can just buy them. Each of the platforming sections feel difficult to the skill level they are targeting, and some sub levels in the kingdom do have difficult challenges for a rookie platformer like me. Most enemies were not difficulties, but that makes sense, since in this game enemies are to control, not kill. Though I didn't like how easy some bosses were, another point off for that. The only boss that seemed hard for me was the dragon boss.
    In summary, Super Mario Odyssey is a great game that celebrates this great franchise, but it does have its share of flaws. I enjoyed this game to my hearts content, and loved exploring the diverse areas of the beautiful game. I hope that when you play this game, you feel the same.    … Expand
  7. proudtreecko
    Oct 31, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game, while in my non platforming or collectathon fans opinion is near perfection and is undoubtedly a masterpiece is not without two faults that stop it from being a perfect ten in my honest opinion, (the only other one i consider myself a true fan of is Mario 64) the two faults lie within only moderate parts of the game, being the repetition of bosses , forced fights with Bowser's minion wedding planners multiple times each for the main story, while i could see why they did this i would have really preferred some more moons in different smaller areas, well hidden or even in plain sight/ awarded for completing a mission like the others, this bleeds into the post game where as a chunk of the challenges are re fighting the bosses, yes this is pretty common in video games but over the years the Mario series has proven to be more creative than this, that said i know a lot of people like boss rematches are popular but ive never really liked them, aside from maybe going back to fight ganondorf because of the epic nature those fights are presented with and usually only fought once in the game, also a bonus kingdom shares in this theme with the dark side of the moon housing a boss rush tower and seemingly not much else, the icing on the cake however goes back to when the amiibo were first revealed in their packaging , logos for the kingdoms are shown on a globe completed across all three boxes, isle delphino from Mario sunshine to my knowledge being the only one not to be in the game, while the mushroom kingdom was shown but was never in any trailer, serves as the love letter tribute setting of the post game in the form of peach's castle from super Mario 64 , complete with Yoshi still hanging out on the roof waiting for Mario to come say hello and throw his hat to control his reptillian friend, a couple of things i forgot to mention are the oddly real looking dragon boss, sent at you by Bowser as well as an escape sequence right befor the credits with the final area collapsing around you, which brings back flashbacks of escaping hyrule castle in ocarina of time, the only big differences being that there is no swerve extra boss phase and that you actually get control of Bowser himself to get yourself and Peach out of there set to a track that puts even jump up superstar to shame. In conclusion i can say without a doubt this game stands as my all time favorite Mario and platformer and these few small admittedly personal gripes should not deter anyone from buying this game, it is a must own for any switch owner… Expand
  8. ivancy
    Nov 1, 2017
    8
    game is fun to play, just that collecting moons cant make me addicted to it - its lacking some kind of progression elements. Definitely worth to buy, yet it shouldnt be 10/10
  9. njs770878
    Nov 1, 2017
    8
    The game is great, simply put. The world is beautifully made, has thousands of tiny details and secrets which shows the care that was put into crafting Mario Odyssey. I was struck dumbfounded in my first visit to Tosterenna with how many moons there were to collect, and even more so surprised finding out there were over 800 moons in total for me to discover--which gives this game hoursThe game is great, simply put. The world is beautifully made, has thousands of tiny details and secrets which shows the care that was put into crafting Mario Odyssey. I was struck dumbfounded in my first visit to Tosterenna with how many moons there were to collect, and even more so surprised finding out there were over 800 moons in total for me to discover--which gives this game hours upon hours of gameplay even after the main story is completed.

    I've only got one major complaint: the controls. Sure, for basic gameplay they're acceptable. But playing tabletop mode makes Mario's movements limited as you're unable to preform so many of the hat spins and throws. Even more so when playing in docked mode with two separate joycons the actions never seem to work. I've never once been able to flick my hat up or down--and spinning it in a circle is always a hit or miss. This is obviously frustrating, as I'd like Mario to move, jump, and act with as much fluidity as possible.

    That being said, still an amazing game overall, and definitely worth the purchase price.    … Expand
  10. moose_stash
    Nov 3, 2017
    8
    This game is truly a delight. Playing through captivates the magic I experienced in my early years of playing video games. Super Mario Odyssey is a triple-A title that does a lot in-terms of innovation for a 20+ year franchise. It brings delightful mechanics and new interesting exploration that hasn't been seen in the series since Super Mario 64. The textures, framerate, andThis game is truly a delight. Playing through captivates the magic I experienced in my early years of playing video games. Super Mario Odyssey is a triple-A title that does a lot in-terms of innovation for a 20+ year franchise. It brings delightful mechanics and new interesting exploration that hasn't been seen in the series since Super Mario 64. The textures, framerate, and cartooney-graphics on the switch are a match made in heaven. This game is definitely worthy of being ranked amongst some of the best video games of all time. While I'd love to give this game a perfect 10/10 there is one major gripe holding it back; the controls. The controls are, well, not great. For the best experience the game should be played with the joy-cons separated due to the motion control aspect of throwing "Cappy." I have issues with the joy-cons for separate reasons that I won't list in this review. But in summary, the controllers don't sync well from a distance (i.e. which is not so good for home theatre setups), the thumb-sticks are in an awkward position, and the motion controls aren't always super accurate. I can't tell you how many times I went for a circular throw of Cappy only to have Mario throw him straight forward. I originally thought that the motion controls were a gimmick until I saw them being integral in games like the new Zelda. Games like Super Mario Odyssey make me concerned for the future of gaming on the console. There is a reason I went out and bought the $70 pro-controller. I didn't want to have to deal with the gimmicks or the cramping. The controls really disrupt the experience of the game and makes it much more "choppy" than its handheld controller predecessors. What's worse is that the other two methods of playing aren't much better either. If you want to play in handheld-mode get ready to shake that switch worse than a 90-year-old with Parkinsons. Want to play with a controller? Have fun trying to get accurate motion controls. That's what justifies the two point deduction. All-in-all this game is a must buy if you own a switch. You'd be doing yourself a disservice by not buying this game.… Expand
  11. UnionJack0714
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A tribute to Mario's iconic past and the beginning of Mario's bright future. Super Mario Odyssey builds on what Mario 64 started, creative 3d platforming with adaptive easy to learn controls and a smooth well established camera, as well as complimenting what made Mario the gaming icon he is today with fun but annoyingly short 2d areas which left me wanting more and more of that 80sA tribute to Mario's iconic past and the beginning of Mario's bright future. Super Mario Odyssey builds on what Mario 64 started, creative 3d platforming with adaptive easy to learn controls and a smooth well established camera, as well as complimenting what made Mario the gaming icon he is today with fun but annoyingly short 2d areas which left me wanting more and more of that 80s nostalgia. Each world you visit in your journey doesn't overstay its welcome and is very consistent and smart about treating the player to wonderfully designed sandbox environments and well thought out mini challenges. The real highlight however isn't what we already know about 3d Mario, its what's new to the party. Mario on his predictable yet charmingly traditional journey to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser meets a new friend, the top hat shaped ghost named Cappy, who allows Mario to possess and control new and old enemies. One cant help but wonder how Nintendo come up with these insane ideas, but this mechanic is more than just your typical gimmick and proves that Nintendo still have the skill and genius to successfully supply joyful and mind blowing moments. Playing as a Bullet Bill, Goomba and other old enemies is beyond satisfying, but surprisingly the new enemies prove to be the best monsters to capture and play as. As well as your standard minions stopping you in your path, you'll also meet some of the best bosses in Mario's history, one of them in particular left me speechless and I'm sure will do the same to you. The game is a jaw dropping package of new ideas built on a solid foundation made by previous Mario games, and im thrilled to say that this is yet another Masterpiece by Nintendo. This is a very easy 10/10… Expand
  12. StrikedSky
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Wirklich das beste Mario seit Langem! Zwar echt einfach, aber es macht tierisch Spaß und man ist motiviert es wieder und wieder zu spielen. Sehr cool fand ich viele Anekdoten an andere Spiele, das hat einen zum Schmunzeln gebracht.

    Einfach ein klasse Spiel, es gibt nichts auszusetzen. Top!
  13. jljosue
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    I had forgotten to score this game, but I simply have to say that if you haven't played it, you are missing out on a gem of a game. It's one of the most innovative, fun and dynamic games I've seen in the Mario series. Definitely worth it!
  14. ADrunkCritic
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Una mezcla de todo lo bueno de la saga pero que no consigue llegar a transmitirme nada más que lo mismo de siempre.

    Una princesa en apuros, un señor bajito con bigote y el malo de turno con su séquito de minibosses perfectamente olvidables. El movimiento es bueno,fluído y divertido.Pero,hablando en plata, esperaba algo mejor que un batiburrillo de ideas mezcladas sin ningún tipo de    Una mezcla de todo lo bueno de la saga pero que no consigue llegar a transmitirme nada más que lo mismo de siempre.

    Una princesa en apuros, un señor bajito con bigote y el malo de turno con su séquito de minibosses perfectamente olvidables.
    El movimiento es bueno,fluído y divertido.Pero,hablando en plata, esperaba algo mejor que un batiburrillo de ideas mezcladas sin ningún tipo de contexto.Sí,es cierto,podríamos asumir que Mario ha aprendido de sus pasadas experiencias y por eso tiene tantísimas habilidades pero aún así...Deja la originalidad de un nuevo set de movimientos aparcada en pos de todo lo pasado.Han ido a lo fácil.
    Pero incluso con eso,debo decir que la creación,uso y concepto de Cappy me parece maravillosa.Aún siendo cierto que quita protagonismo a aquello por lo que todos entramos a la saga,poder convertirnos en el fontanero más famoso de todos los tiempos y dar brincos por ahí olvidandonos un rato de todo.
    Entrando en el tema de los escenarios cabe remarcar que están llenos de cosas que hacer,pero aún así,ninguno de ellos me ha transmitido la sensación de estar visitando una ciudad VIVA como hizo en su momento The Witcher 3 o el tan criticado Assasin's Creed Unity.
    No me quiero explayar mucho más con esta reseña,así que saquemos conclusiones:

    Super Mario Odyssey es uno de los mejores juegos de Switch,la unión de todo lo bueno de la saga del fontanero con el plus de Cappy,es divertido en cuanto a mecánicas pero muy poco innovador tanto en las ya nombradas mecánicas como en historia pero eh.

    Siempre es buen momento para volver a nuestra niñez y desconectar por un rato de todo aquello que nos preocupa y simplemente...brillar como una superestrella.    … Expand
  15. ShadowJediTank
    May 17, 2018
    10
    I never experienced the older Mario games, as this is my second 3-D single player Mario platformer. However, being a Game Historian, I have noticed the combination of new ideas, controls, and advanced movement with nostalgic bosses and gameplay, a feat achieved by many of the newer Triple A titles on the Switch. The persistence of the spirit of the old games continues to live on.
  16. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Poco se puede decir de este juego que no se haya dicho ya, ya nacio clasico, imposible no hacer el paralelismo con Mario 64, innovacion, jugabilidad, diversion, plenitud, un 10 absoluto.
  17. btd82
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    A few months in I find that the replay value of SMO is more limited than the other Mario's. The worlds are not as varied -- I like the big number of smaller worlds of SMG more. These are small levels that are fun to replay and master, while the open world does not lend itself so much.

    The collecting of all Powermoons becomes too much of a grind early on. So while I enjoyed playing    A few months in I find that the replay value of SMO is more limited than the other Mario's. The worlds are not as varied -- I like the big number of smaller worlds of SMG more. These are small levels that are fun to replay and master, while the open world does not lend itself so much.

    The collecting of all Powermoons becomes too much of a grind early on.

    So while I enjoyed playing the game and defeating Bowser, I don't think I'll return to it much. Which is a shame.    … Expand
  18. Yoshi11
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game brought back memories when I was younger playing Super Mario Galaxy with my sisters.
    I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Super Mario. I get really excited about every new game!
  19. kiank
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    This game is so visually stunning and amazingly fun to play. The game was so fun to complete, I love all the different worlds and my favorite include: Bowser's Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, and New Donk City. It was really fun to play and get the different purple coins and different moons. The after game playability is great and I love searching the different kingdoms for moons. Moreover,This game is so visually stunning and amazingly fun to play. The game was so fun to complete, I love all the different worlds and my favorite include: Bowser's Kingdom, Mushroom Kingdom, and New Donk City. It was really fun to play and get the different purple coins and different moons. The after game playability is great and I love searching the different kingdoms for moons. Moreover, I like the throwback to the old 2-D side scrollers in the midst of the gorgeous 3D landscape. Overall, I would give it a 10.0!!!… Expand
  20. aclozano19
    Dec 21, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a while now I have felt that Mario games were getting stale. They were always fun though since the Galaxy games every new entry felt the same with little creativity. Well it seems as though Nintendo finally let out their crazy ideas at once for Super Mario Odyssey as it is the most creative and wacky Mario game in ten years. To start, Super Mario Odyssey is a game that is simply pure fun. It is the modern day Super Mario 64 with tons of collectibles, great music, and colorful environments. The main thing that makes Mario Odyssey great is how fun it is to control Mario. He has many of the moves from past games such as the triple jump, long jump, and dive. But the thing that really adds more to this installment is the new hat character Cappy. Cappy allows Mario to make insane jumps and control his enemies making exploring each Kingdom exciting and unique from one another. The game's main story is short which may be disappointing though I feel the game really gets going after the final boss as each area gets filled with more power moons to collect and even a post game kingdom longtime fans are sure to love. Some of the areas in this game are undoubtedly the best in the Mario series. The best kingdoms are the largest ones such as New Donk City, Steam Gardens, Tostarena, and Mount Volbono. Though some Kingdoms are lackluster due to their small size and lack of areas to explore. There is one kingdom in particular later in the game that looked really unique aesthetically though there weren't many things to do in it which I felt was a really missed opportunity. There are some areas in this game where I felt Nintendo could have done more with.Super Mario Odyssey is probably the first game that really shows of what the Switch can do. The power moons are quick enough to get individually for handheld play but also satsfying to collect for long play sessions on the TV.. I also believe playing with the detached Joy cons is the best way to enjoy the game as they allow quick movement and allow you to target your cap throw to enemies, objects and collectibles. Overall, Super Mario Odyssey is the most fun Mario game since the Galaxy games. It returns to the sandbox style of Mario 64 which makes the game feel familiar but the surprises of the kingdoms and capture abilities gives a much needed breath of fresh are for a franchise that was starting to feel generic.… Expand
  21. moiravic
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    it would not be absurd if that game won goty. both me and my son and my grandfather liked it
  22. JayJayJay898989
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey
    This game is fabulous. It uses great game mechanics and controls, immersive gameplay and impeccable animations, which adds up to the marvel that is "Super Mario Odyssey." My experience with this game was a memorable one, and today, in my first short, I'll be going over what makes this game the remarkable achievement that Nintendo Switch fans can't stop playing.
    A    Super Mario Odyssey
    This game is fabulous. It uses great game mechanics and controls, immersive gameplay and impeccable animations, which adds up to the marvel that is "Super Mario Odyssey." My experience with this game was a memorable one, and today, in my first short, I'll be going over what makes this game the remarkable achievement that Nintendo Switch fans can't stop playing.

    A tribute to 64
    Super Mario 64, one of, if not the most loved 3D platformer of all time set the standards, along with Crash Bandicoot, of what this type of game should be. They set the bar high, and not many other titles have been able to reach it, let alone exceed it. Along with games such as the remastered Crash Bandicoot "N-Sane Trilogy" and "A Hat In Time" This particular 3D platform feels like a special tribute in honour of the 3D Platforming era of the mid-to-late 90s. It's smooth gameplay, remarkable graphics and it's cute and charming story makes this game what it is, and the possession cap ability adds an extra layer of gameplay. The hidden collectibles on each map makes every space used for something that isn't just platforming. Overall, this game is a beautiful, remarkable achievement in gaming history, and it's selling fast, as well as the console.

    OVERALL VERDICT:

    10/10 - Masterpiece

    It's amazing graphics, attention to detail and smooth, responsive controls makes this game shine through all the other titles of this year. It's beautiful soundtrack makes it stand out, and it is an essential game to buy in the new year.

    Merry Christmas to you all! And KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP Gaming!    … Expand
  23. Tomax
    Dec 23, 2017
    9
    Es una maravilla, el mejor juego de Mario sin duda, hace mucho no jugaba un juego de Mario por el motivo que me parecian algo infantiles, pero este, fue totalmente distinto,a pesar de tener jefes que serian de cualquier Mario como los broodals,esta vez se arriesgaron con jefes mas serios e intimidantes como el jefe final de Tostarena o el Dragon, ademas de escenarios muy bonitos a laEs una maravilla, el mejor juego de Mario sin duda, hace mucho no jugaba un juego de Mario por el motivo que me parecian algo infantiles, pero este, fue totalmente distinto,a pesar de tener jefes que serian de cualquier Mario como los broodals,esta vez se arriesgaron con jefes mas serios e intimidantes como el jefe final de Tostarena o el Dragon, ademas de escenarios muy bonitos a la vista,y a mi parecer el mejor es tostarena,es hermoso en todos los sentidos, ademas de sentirse el mas grande, en cuanto a la jugabilidad, es lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, la cantidad de movimientos que mario puede hacer son increibles,y el parkour es increible de dominar,y los minijuegos con clasificacion como la carrera con los koopas hacen que te vuelvas un maestro escalando,pero no es perfecto,siempre he dicho que si vas a hacer algo, hazlo bien o no lo hagas, y esto me pasa con el modo de dos jugadores, es divertido la primera hora, pero luego llega al punto que ninguno de los dos jugadores se esta divirtiendo en verdad, ya que ambos estan muy limitados,mario esta limitado a transformarse y cappy a separarse de mario,hubiera sido mas disfrutable una oantalla dividida y cada uno con su propio mario, asi se necesitara de dos mandos enteros.tambien, me hubiera gustado que se pudiera transformar en todos los enemigos, ya que algunos como los pequeños goombas,las algas,los peces que salen de los agujeros,las momias y las moscas no pueden ser poseidas, y eso le quita su magia al juego por momentos.Es un juego que seguire disfrutando mucho, y espero con ansias su segunda parte, increible.… Expand
  24. CreckOnCrackTV
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    El Mejor Juego del Año...
    Sin mas que decir, es increíble que aunque esta saga tenga tanto tiempo aun se le pueda sacar contenido nuevo y fresco en cuanto a jugabilidad, mecanicas y porque no gráficos, que están muy a la altura y te sientes en una aventura 3D que esta muy bien hecha, la historia es la misma de salvar a la princesa, pero te la plantea de forma muy diferente a lo habitual    El Mejor Juego del Año...
    Sin mas que decir, es increíble que aunque esta saga tenga tanto tiempo aun se le pueda sacar contenido nuevo y fresco en cuanto a jugabilidad, mecanicas y porque no gráficos, que están muy a la altura y te sientes en una aventura 3D que esta muy bien hecha, la historia es la misma de salvar a la princesa, pero te la plantea de forma muy diferente a lo habitual algo que da el sentimiento de héroe desde el principio , te da mas capacidades de explorar mundos, teniendo la libertad total y con el poder de decidirte cuando irte de ellos, utilizando una mini "nave", que se nota que esta basado de Mario Galaxy, pero con mas libertad, en este juego tenes las Energilunas que te serán útiles para cargar la nave y avanzar al siguiente mundo, dándole un peso importante en la Historia y dándote muchas posibilidades de explorar y abarcarse en diferentes modos de juegos dentro del mismo mundo, como por ejemplo: Plataformas, Puzzles, Sandbox y la exploración infinita, con gran variedad de enemigos y modos de enfrentarlos totalmente innovadores, otra cosa que hace muy bien el juego es el uso de Fan Service que esta muy bien logrado en el juego, esta muy bien detallado y muy bien cuidado, utilizando la nostalgia como un punto clave hasta el punto que en ocasiones te sientes en los juegos anteriores dentro del juego mas actual, esto lo hace aun mas disfrutable y entretenido, esta es la revolución de Mario que cambiara la perspectiva de ver la saga, esta sin duda es una obra maestra que sera recordada por todos los fans y dando un golpe en la mesa haciendo que tanto de forma portable como de sobremesa a 60 FPS.
    Sin embargo no todo juego es perfecto siempre tendrán sus fallos y en este caso el que encontré fue el del multijugador offline, que aquí esta desaprovechado, no te sientes en cooperativo y eso siempre a sido un punto fuerte de la saga, el poder jugar con tus amigos superando niveles de plataformas, castillos, desafíos y demás, aquí en este juego esta muy desaprovechado y es muy mediocre, lo cual es muy triste ya que aunque si se puede jugar de dos jugadores, el segundo esta muy limitado ya que hasta el primer jugador puede hacer las mismas funciones del segundo, haciendo que no haya una experiencia cooperativa de verdad y que con este material hubiese sido muy genial ya que hay mucho por explotar.
    Hasta aquí mi análisis del mejor juego del año sin duda, tiene un merecido (9.5/10)
    Nota; Espero que les haya sido de ayuda y si no recuerden que es mi humilde opinión.    … Expand
  25. ActuallyHonest
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey. Need I say more? Really? You're making me have to go through another review. fine.

    Pros: Mario jumps up to crazy heights. Literally. A mix of the F.L.U.D.D pack from Super Mario Sunshine, and the triple jump dive combo in Super Mario 64. Cappy. He can capture ALMOST ANYTHING. Even a hand in the Knucklotec fight, to revive the feel of punching goombas. The number    Super Mario Odyssey. Need I say more? Really? You're making me have to go through another review. fine.

    Pros: Mario jumps up to crazy heights. Literally. A mix of the F.L.U.D.D pack from Super Mario Sunshine, and the triple jump dive combo in Super Mario 64.

    Cappy. He can capture ALMOST ANYTHING. Even a hand in the Knucklotec fight, to revive the feel of punching goombas.
    The number of moons. 833 not including Crazy Cap ones. I salute those people who 100%ed this game, as there is so much content.

    Crazy Cap stores. Tired of regular ol' Mario? If you earn enough kingdom specific purple coins, you can buy a new outfit for Mario. There are a total of 42 outfits and 41 hats.

    The difficulty progression. As you get further into the game, the difficulty increases. Take the Cascade Kingdom and compare it to the Darker Side for example. You probably get it now.

    I've been adding lots of pros, and I don't want to add more because it would take a long time.

    Cons: Not really many. The number of moons would go here too because there are way too many.    … Expand
  26. EnderMelon
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game... is amazing! This is the first 10/10 Mario game since Galaxy 2! they TRULY did a really good move with the open-world aspect! I love that you BECOME bowser at the end of the game! Nintendo isn't about gimmicks, or graphics, or controls, or ANYTHING like that... They're just about the FUN! They just want people to have a GOOD TIME when you're playing a Nintendo game! From Mario, to Legend of Zelda, to Pokemon, to Earthbound. Nintendo TRULY is the best of the best! If you don't believe me... Nintendo owns the best selling game of all time! : Wii Sports! With over 80,000,000 copies sold NATIONALLY! And from the NES, to the Virtual Boy, to Game and Watch, to Gamecube! Nintendo. is. amazing,… Expand
  27. BlueLighting
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much First one thing people seem to bash on about is the difficulty,some say its the same old 2d game slapped into a 3d game.2 Words you are wrong first its a Mario game just look at Mario galaxy 2 and tell me that the final boss is even partly hard and I will face palm myself.Just tell me how you could compare that final boss to you freaking possessing a trex in the 2nd world thats about 11 or 12 kingdom's before the final boss the final boss,Some say its total old content.When in reality have you possessed a tank,yoshi,a trex,and Bowser!Or get chased by a trex in new donk city.Then later have a section where you go pixel mode and play jump man aka donkey kon the first game Mario aka Jumpman debuted in?In fact the only reason I consider giving it a 9 is because of the motion controls and thats it.Added Sarcastic remark The games totally easy its not like every single technique has its situation use which takes time to practice and the fact every transformation has a limit you have to go and find a way to make it useful example People who don't know how every transformation is useful someway:Oh look a useless goomba it can't jump high it's useless.People who do know how every transformation has a use:Hm a goomba what should I do.1 minute later finally I stacked 100 goomba now I can jump to the sky.Also side note for people who don't know you lose 10 coins and you can buy stuff with it in a non mario rpg game!… Expand
  28. firedragon2225
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a brilliant game which seamlessly throws back to the classic while mixing it up with innovations like Cappy and the new kingdoms to explore. This game also allows Mario to control and move way better than any of his predecessors. With so much to do even after the main story, Super Mario Odyssey will bring you back after time and time again, like it has many others.
  29. SortOfCritic
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    This game features a welcomed and appreciated return to form, with the platforming akin to the days of 64 and sunshine. but it still struggles to escape the shadow of Super Mario Galaxy, a game which it has failed to top in my eyes. Some of the tedious missions, but mostly a real lack of interest to collect them all, keep me from liking this game as much as Galaxy or 64
  30. Cumminsoco
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best I've played in a long time. The controls are extremely fluent, the story, though very basic on the surface, has different subplots which do a perfect job at keeping the player gripped. The hat throwing mechanic, although it may look like a cheap gimmick, actually makes the game a lot more interesting. One problem may be the overabundance of motion controls,This game is one of the best I've played in a long time. The controls are extremely fluent, the story, though very basic on the surface, has different subplots which do a perfect job at keeping the player gripped. The hat throwing mechanic, although it may look like a cheap gimmick, actually makes the game a lot more interesting. One problem may be the overabundance of motion controls, with some moves requiring them, but overall, it stays a fun game, and I'm satisfied with it's place on the Switch.… Expand
  31. Tanis13
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here we are, guys. The mostly-anticipated game for the Nintendo Switch and of course, as one of them, this year. Super Mario Odyssey attempts to bring new ideas to the table without going overboard and right away it just straight out worked. Sure the changes to certain Mario gameplay may be a huge hit-in-the-spot, but you can easily ignore all of this game's problems due to the way this game's presentation is being shown right when the game is being played. Just how many games do I need to give this very high score anyways? This is the best game of all time on the Nintendo Switch. You get to explore different worlds and it's a very relaxing game. It's doesn't exist words for how good this game is, it's that good.… Expand
  32. DiegoGamerX
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    Fantástico, me parece muy bueno el nuevo enfoque en viajar y conocer mundos, no le doy 10 porque me parece ya MUY cliché rescatar a Peach pero eso no le quita lo entretenido
  33. RuggedManFan
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. In my opinion, it is the best Mario game of the franchise. All of the kingdoms are quite lovely and offers a great variety places to explore. It is what I consider to be the true sequel to Super Mario 64 from the Nintendo 64 era. Though, the main story is quite short and easy and can be completed in around an hour, that isn't what makes this game amazing. So if you're someone who doesn't like collectathons and trying to get every little thing then this game might not be for you, but for someone who loves to 100% games then this game will be perfect for you. There are over 850 moons in the game (maxing out at 999 moons including the ones you buy from the shops infinitely) and most kingdoms have regional coins which you collect to buy stickers or props for your Odyssey (usually 50 or 100 regional coins per kingdom). The game is NOT perfect in any way, and that's the only reason why it doesn't get a 10 from me. Just to say though, that is not a bad thing to say about a fantastic game like this, I want games that are not perfect already as it'll give room for improvement in the next lineup in Mario games. You will get a TON of hours out of this game, as I currently have around 700 moons and already have 52 hours into the game. Solid game, definitely worth the $60 you must pay for it.… Expand
  34. Mumbumflrflr
    Jan 8, 2018
    8
    The game is very enjoyable, unless you are doing two players and only have one set of joycons. The game seems like it tries to be more than what it is so about halfway through the art style breaks. The game does have visually appealing graphics and fun to play, but the gameplay becomes more of a collect every egg in the world type of game once you finish the main story. The controlsThe game is very enjoyable, unless you are doing two players and only have one set of joycons. The game seems like it tries to be more than what it is so about halfway through the art style breaks. The game does have visually appealing graphics and fun to play, but the gameplay becomes more of a collect every egg in the world type of game once you finish the main story. The controls aren't very nice whenever your aren't playing two players.… Expand
  35. Nick_Mad
    Jan 8, 2018
    9
    If anyone ask my "what is the best platformer of the year?" I will tell him that it is.......Super MARIO Odyssey. It is genius game in many aspects. It has good graphic,interesting gameplay and etc. But most of all I was disappointed in it's only minuse. It is a finding of moons for your ship odyssey. I doesn't like when I need to find 30(!) moons on a little level. It's just pulls theIf anyone ask my "what is the best platformer of the year?" I will tell him that it is.......Super MARIO Odyssey. It is genius game in many aspects. It has good graphic,interesting gameplay and etc. But most of all I was disappointed in it's only minuse. It is a finding of moons for your ship odyssey. I doesn't like when I need to find 30(!) moons on a little level. It's just pulls the durability of game. So It's still the best platformer of the year.… Expand
  36. cmmather17
    Jan 13, 2018
    9
    This game is incredible. easily the best Mario game since galaxy. I recently got the Nintendo Switch with Super Mario Odyssey, and I loved this game. So, let's see why it's so good.

    Level Design Almost every level in this game is gold. From sand kingdom's sprawling expanses to metro kingdom's hustle and bustle to luncheon kingdom's food -themed delight, every new kingdom holds a new    This game is incredible. easily the best Mario game since galaxy. I recently got the Nintendo Switch with Super Mario Odyssey, and I loved this game. So, let's see why it's so good.

    Level Design

    Almost every level in this game is gold. From sand kingdom's sprawling expanses to metro kingdom's hustle and bustle to luncheon kingdom's food -themed delight, every new kingdom holds a new suprise.

    Mechanics

    Cappy is a wonderful addition to the cast of this game, and as mario's companion, he has a lot of cool moves. my personal favorite is his ability to possess many of the game's enemies. controling timeless enemies like the Goomba, Bullet Bill and Chain Chomp is a blast, and many of the boss fights are desinged with this mechanic in mind.

    Story

    This game's story is pretty basic. Bowser has kidnapped Peach so that he can marry her, and Mario and Cappy have to stop him. over the course of the game he steals many wedding-related items from the kingdoms, such as a ring from the Sand Kingdom, a Dress from the Lake Kingdom, and so on.

    Conclusion

    I'd say this game is very, very good. the only problem that I have with it is that it's maybe a little too easy, and by that I mean the actual story part of the game is a little to easy, but that's about it. thanks for reading my review. bye!    … Expand
  37. Gavsonmeleck
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Just how HOW do you do it nintendo make MY FAVORTE GAME OF ALL TIME all the kingdoms are good add are not regular old mario level such as the cascide kingdom its a grass world... WITH DINOSAURS!!! Buy it now NOW
  38. GameCompleters
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    I bought this game a couple of days ago and as soon as i picked it up i couldn't stop playing it. This is the first Mario Game i have ever played except Mario kart and absolutely enjoyed it, finishing the game today! I recommend buying a switch just for this game its that good!
  39. ttoraddora
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Another one of the Nintendo Mario games that every Mario fan must have in their game collection.
  40. yongsteryan
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    love this game so much 75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75love this game so much 75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters… Expand
  41. Ninotaku51
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is not only a game that mixes the whole history of this great video game franchise and makes it a modern classic like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, but they also knew how to exploit the gameplay of the game and take it to maximum. It is a mandatory game for people who want to release a Nintendo Switch before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Mario KartSuper Mario Odyssey is not only a game that mixes the whole history of this great video game franchise and makes it a modern classic like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, but they also knew how to exploit the gameplay of the game and take it to maximum. It is a mandatory game for people who want to release a Nintendo Switch before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is one of the best games in history where any type of player can enter this magnificent Mario odyssey.… Expand
  42. JAMESSKEY
    Jan 18, 2018
    8
    I don't really play a lot of Mario games but my sibling got a switch for Christmas with Odyssey so I thought I would try it out. It is now one of my favorite platformers to play. It has so many things to do in this game like looking around for power moons in a world to power the up the odyssey to get to the next world, having a thing to find and see like minigames secrets a new encounter,I don't really play a lot of Mario games but my sibling got a switch for Christmas with Odyssey so I thought I would try it out. It is now one of my favorite platformers to play. It has so many things to do in this game like looking around for power moons in a world to power the up the odyssey to get to the next world, having a thing to find and see like minigames secrets a new encounter, coins to get some stuff in the world like new costumes for Mario. I will say it is a bit, easy especially for adults but for kids, I'm sure it will be a bit challenging for them. If you have a switch this is a must buy.… Expand
  43. Grease
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    Super Mario really takes us back to when Mario was known as the king of gaming. Recently with 3D world and 3D land Mario took a bit of a dip with creativity but his comeback has never been more glorious. I feel like mario odyssey is a general mix of 64, sunshine and galaxy (the true mario classics). Mario odysseys plot hasn't changed in the fact that you are still rescuing Princess PeachSuper Mario really takes us back to when Mario was known as the king of gaming. Recently with 3D world and 3D land Mario took a bit of a dip with creativity but his comeback has never been more glorious. I feel like mario odyssey is a general mix of 64, sunshine and galaxy (the true mario classics). Mario odysseys plot hasn't changed in the fact that you are still rescuing Princess Peach but nevertheless nobody plays mario for the plot anyway. Odyssey takes the standard platform genre and turns it into a sandbox styled environment. Mario will travel the globe going to numerous kingdoms of willd and abstract themes such as the luncheon kingdom which is a rainbow delicacy world or the seaside kingdom where the oceans are made of fizzy water. Each kingdom is PACKED with creativity and charm and most of them are giant. Some kingdoms are smaller and has less exploration value such as the cascade and lake kingdoms but the majority are gigantic. The main motive for travelling to these worlds is that Bowser is collecting possessions and relics from these kingdoms to use at the wedding where he will be officially married to the princess and Mario must go on a wild chase through each kingdom trying to catch his "minions". This is another thing that the game does extraordinarily well the koopa kids are scrapped and no longer exist and have been replaced by "the broodals" a play on words of "the brutals" and "Bride" and are the head party planners of the wedding. It's genuinely lovely to see a new type of mainline enemy because lets be honest, we all knew that the koopa kids were getting really old really fast. The boss fights however are the very standard 3 hit phase bosses we find in many games but especially mario. Each boss must be hit 3 times and each one of them will make the boss battle harder but the chances of you dying are slim, the bosses are really easy, granted this is a kids game but there's a difference between easy and a complete pushover (which they were) however some kingdoms have a regional boss that can only be found in that kingdom aside from the broodals such as a giant squid or mechanical flower machine??? Like I said the creativity in this game is astronomical so the bosses are bound to be creative. Although they are easy there is a certain post game activity where you will fix this problem. The game isn't meant to focus heavily on story. instead it focuses on exploration and diving (quite literally!) into every nook and cranny of the kingdom, if you want to rush through the story you can do it in an hour, but that's if you are properly speed-running, the game WANTS you to explore so if that's not your thing you may find the game disappointing. Aswell as a game of endless creativity, new enemys and boss battles and reminiscing to the days or classic Mario, Odyssey has the biggest move set ever in a Mario game, the amount of tricks and parkour you can play around with in this game is mind blowing. To list a few: Dive, roll, cap jump, cap dive, cap roll, ground-pound-jump, twirl, double jump, and many many more. The main attraction however is the brand new capture ability which REALLY puts the cherry on the cake, early in the game a hat creature from the cap kingdom takes control of marios cap after it gets shredded to pieces creating basically a living mario hat. Throwing your hat at an enemy will allow you to essentially dive into their body and take control of them. As you can imagine this opens tons of possibility's! You can be a bullet bill to soar through the skies, play as a hammer bro or goomba, swim through lava as a lava bubble and my personal favourite is that you can be dinosaur and rampage through the lands of cascade kingdom! The games main collectables are called power moons and they are used to power up the odyssey (your ship) there are absolutely tons in each kingdom and in some there are even over 100 to collect, there are a grand total of 999 moons to collect which are even more than korok seeds in zelda so there's plenty to do there. Another collectable are regional coins which are different designs for each kingdom, you can use these to purchase stickers or souvenirs for the odyssey. Collecting regular coins allows you to buy outfits for Mario including some really nifty original styles in the post-game. Talking about post-game, the post-game has huge value, probably one of the biggest I've seen. Most of the moons dont become available until after the ending is unlocked and a few more tricks and appearances become available including some new kingdoms which is a delight because in a game as short as odyssey you need tons of post-game value which is delivered well. There is a mode called snapshot mode where you can freeze the game and take wonderful pictures with countless filters which can then be used for mobile or desktop backgrounds.
    In general odyssey is a switch mustbuy, great exploration, outstanding creativity and an absolute joy to play keeping you hooked for ages    … Expand
  44. Ashtoon
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stunning title from our lords nintendo if this was with the launch of switch it would be more popular than it is now
  45. Fruggstrix
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    After 100%ing this game, you just want more of it. Every aspect is so finely tuned that it even surpasses Galaxy, my favourite game of all time.
  46. IndieCrit
    May 19, 2018
    10
    One of THE best Mario games, heck, even the best! The movement was smooth and felt extremely satisfying, it was easy to pick up, held plenty (if not too much) moons, and there was no shortage of things to do. While some kingdoms were better than others, and some outfits were dull, and some linear sections, this is still a fantastic game.
  47. Zedloof
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Mario Odyssey is a masterpice! if someone told me to choose witch video game you would call art i would point to Super Mario Odyssey.
  48. jcvandan
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Awesome, joyous, beautiful. It's probably the best Mario game ever made. I would have loved a hard mode which had very high moon requirements for progressing to the next world which would have encouraged more exploration before I finished the story and lost the will to continue searching for them. I got a bit burned out on it when I first played it, as I hammered it for 2 weeks solid.Awesome, joyous, beautiful. It's probably the best Mario game ever made. I would have loved a hard mode which had very high moon requirements for progressing to the next world which would have encouraged more exploration before I finished the story and lost the will to continue searching for them. I got a bit burned out on it when I first played it, as I hammered it for 2 weeks solid. However I had a break from it for a while, and now a few months after finishing it I still find myself playing it 2 or 3 times a week for an hour or so to get some more moons and it still isn't boring. Quite possibly the perfect video game.… Expand
  49. Pokebrand
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    This game is the best in the series. That is really hard to say but I just love it. There is a LOT of content to play through out the game. And the story is beautiful. All in all this game is a 11/10 (but i cant only do 10/10 so.)
  50. HwmTorqueJr
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    This game is my favorite Mario game! I don't know where to start, The new mechanic Captures were great, You could be a frog to a T-Rex! The story was great, and I could not believe all the Easter eggs and references to other games. Overall i would say GET THE GAME.
  51. ThatOneStickFig
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    Overall, this game was great, the graphics are great, the game-play is smooth, and none the less, it's an open world Super Mario game. It's a Super Mario 64 fanboys dream come true, other than the fact that you need to press two buttons to dive, The only thing that I would improve on the game, if I was in charge of it, would be to add some actual plot, the only reason why this review is aOverall, this game was great, the graphics are great, the game-play is smooth, and none the less, it's an open world Super Mario game. It's a Super Mario 64 fanboys dream come true, other than the fact that you need to press two buttons to dive, The only thing that I would improve on the game, if I was in charge of it, would be to add some actual plot, the only reason why this review is a 9, is that this game lacks any previous story whatsoever, all we know is that Mario got hit off a airship by Bowser, and now Mario landed in the Cap Kingdom and Mario met Cappy. I would love to see some actual plot from one of these types of games. I do enjoy just running around different kingdoms and trying to jump from x position to y position to see if it's possible, and it is fun, but after you have collected every single power moon in the game, that's all you can really do, besides starting a new game. This game does have its replay values though. If you have a Nintendo Switch, Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are a must have. I think overall 2017 has been a great year for Nintendo, and I would love to see more games like this come out for the Switch.… Expand
  52. otawiso
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You MUST play this game!! I LOVE how Mario controls!! I also like the way that bast on the environment
    things can change so for example on the moon it switches to low gravity. Play this game even if you don't like Mario.    … Expand
  53. funnelcakemylad
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    By far the best Mario game out there. It gives you a huge sense of adventure and discovery, and it lets you know you can do anything you want. Even after beating the game, you just don't want to stop. And Nintendo always rewards you for finding a lot of secrets in the kingdoms. The grand total of Power Moons is 880. And that is insane for a Mario game. There's so much variety. It's evenBy far the best Mario game out there. It gives you a huge sense of adventure and discovery, and it lets you know you can do anything you want. Even after beating the game, you just don't want to stop. And Nintendo always rewards you for finding a lot of secrets in the kingdoms. The grand total of Power Moons is 880. And that is insane for a Mario game. There's so much variety. It's even fun to move in this game as you can do a lot of tricks while you make your way through each level. This game is definitely worth a try. Many people say it's amazing. And they are dang right.… Expand
  54. Daviswag
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my favorite Mario games of all time. This is actually competing with Galaxy 1 as my favorite and I thought that would never happen. Each kingdom in this game is absolutely great to explore. Nintendo still uses the traditional grass, snow, and lava level, but it has a twist this time. (Spoilers ahead) In the Moon Kingdom, you explore the surface of the moon and then you enter a cave which is the lava part of the level. This is inside of the moon or the core of it. Mario controls the best by far out of any Mario game yet. This is a small adjustment, but Mario can now turn while in a long jump. This is a great speedrunning game.… Expand
  55. danted
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos que e jugado en mi vida. Muy divertido con mundos muy variados y muy diferentes a los normales de Mario. Mario se controla muy bien y es muy divertido hacer maniobras. muy largo (la istoria principal no es muy larga pero tener el %100 si que lo es). en general no es muy dificil pero cuando terminas la historia (spoiler si no queres leerlo son nada mas el siguienteuno de los mejores juegos que e jugado en mi vida. Muy divertido con mundos muy variados y muy diferentes a los normales de Mario. Mario se controla muy bien y es muy divertido hacer maniobras. muy largo (la istoria principal no es muy larga pero tener el %100 si que lo es). en general no es muy dificil pero cuando terminas la historia (spoiler si no queres leerlo son nada mas el siguiente parrafo)

    si consegis 250 lunas hay un desafio muy dificil y luego si conseguis 500 lunas hay otro desafio todavia mas dificil (terminan los spoilers)

    muy buen juego lo recomiendo    … Expand
  56. Kfel17
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Odyssey looks like a straight successor to the Mario 64 and Sunshine line of sandbox 3D Marios, but it is much more than that. Naturally, it evokes, honors, and is sometimes directly inspired by the games that came before it in its characters, music, and mechanics. But it also has new things to say as well, like fusing classic-style 2D gameplay with the 3D world and using a completely newOdyssey looks like a straight successor to the Mario 64 and Sunshine line of sandbox 3D Marios, but it is much more than that. Naturally, it evokes, honors, and is sometimes directly inspired by the games that came before it in its characters, music, and mechanics. But it also has new things to say as well, like fusing classic-style 2D gameplay with the 3D world and using a completely new possession mechanic to add constant variety to Mario’s abilities and exploits.

    That possession power, embodied by Mario’s new sidekick/headwear Cappy, is Odyssey’s big new idea. In keeping with Nintendo’s decades-long tradition of charmingly nonsensical storylines, he’s a hat with a soul, and he’s teamed up with Mario in order to rescue his sister Tiara who… wait for it... has been kidnapped by Bowser along with Princess Peach. (I said it was charming, not original.) Cappy’s power allows you to possess many other characters by throwing Mario’s hat at them, which bizarrely slurps Mario’s physical body inside of the enemy and gives you full control over their powers. Cappy’s also used as a jumping pad and a weapon, sparing Mario’s tuchus from an untold number of butt-stomps this time around (though you can still do that, if you wish). Many of the cleverest and most smile-inducing possessions are best left to be discovered for yourself, but whether it was thrashing about as a huge, realistic-looking T-rex in the prehistoric-themed Cascade Kingdom or becoming a lowly Goomba but then making a stack of Goombas 10-tall to win over a hard-to-impress Lady Goomba, Odyssey mixes up the gameplay in surprising ways in each of its 16-plus worlds. Throughout the entire campaign, you’re using new creatures in new, game-changing ways on a regular basis.

    Odyssey’s inspired integration of 2D gameplay – complete with Super Mario Bros.-era 8-bit art – deserves special mention. Entering into a pixelated pipe in the 3D space transports you to a side-scrolling 2D challenge that takes place on the surface of an object in the world, almost like Link’s 2D transformation in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Most of these sequences aren’t too long – I wished they were longer, in fact – but each blends pure, weapons-grade retro gameplay with numerous other callbacks while still mixing things up in ways they never appeared in those original games, such as flipping gravity or wrapping the 2D scene around the corner of a 3D object. They bend the rules so far they go beyond even the most ambitious creations we saw in Super Mario Maker. It’s also super fun seeing Mario’s new costumes get translated into the old 8-bit art style. My favorites include the aviator suit and the retro-colored builder outfit, for no other reason than them being fun looks for the veteran plumber, but you can also mix and match hats and outfits to your heart’s content.

    Of all the disparate lands Mario visits in his Odyssey, the urban-themed Metro Kingdom is my favorite. We’ve never seen anything like its semi-realistic look of New Donk City in a Mario game before. Not only do its urban obstacles allow for some kinetic platforming – bouncing off of the hoods of cars and flinging yourself off of city poles, for instance – but tucked-away minigames like an RC car race and a jump-rope challenge are great diversions. All the while, the sheer artistic contrast between the city and Mario’s consistently cartoony look and proportions have already generated interesting discussions about who – or more specifically what – Mario actually is. (Was “plumber” just a euphemism for some kind of goblin all along?) The end of the New Donk City portion might, in fact, be the very peak of the pleasure that Odyssey delivers on a consistent basis. Its conclusion is a literal celebration that doubles as a figurative one; Odyssey is pure joy that seems to understand and relish that about itself. On that note, I strongly recommend playing on a TV whenever possible. It’s not that it plays poorly in handheld mode – it runs perfectly smoothly at 60 frames per second in either mode, although there are no touchscreen controls even in minigames where they’d have made sense. The drawback to playing on the go is that the tiny screen doesn’t do nearly as good a job of showing off the scope and detail of the characters and worlds, such as the funny faces Mario makes when performing certain actions and the tiny 8-bit icons hidden on some walls. (Toss Cappy at them to get a quick gold-coin reward!). Of course, it’s every bit as good a game in handheld mode.
    Overall Super Mario Odyssey is a brilliant adventure and love letter to the series that made Nintendo a household name.    … Expand
  57. aztimh
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stellar game with outstanding music, clever design and puzzles. 10/10
  58. Shadow87645
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Years I have waited for Nintendo to return to the sanbox gameplay-style that I loved so much in Super Mario 64,And they've Finally done it and exceded all my expectations, the Graphics are drop-dead beautiful it could give the other systems a run for their Money,They've expanded on 64's style and added so many things,i cannot find a flaw for this game,I would give it a 10 but I won't giveYears I have waited for Nintendo to return to the sanbox gameplay-style that I loved so much in Super Mario 64,And they've Finally done it and exceded all my expectations, the Graphics are drop-dead beautiful it could give the other systems a run for their Money,They've expanded on 64's style and added so many things,i cannot find a flaw for this game,I would give it a 10 but I won't give 10's to any Game it may change later IDK, but the variety of what Mario can hit with his cap and transform into makes the replay value so high,It was about time Mario used Vocals and they blew me away with "Jump up,Superstar"… Expand
  59. ItzJustMax
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    When I saw the mario odyssey trailer at the switch presentation in January 2017, I thought it looked repulsive. He's standing next to realistic humans, that's gross. Another Mario sh!t show. Then the odyssey trailer at E3 2017 came out. Then I become curious. As more and more footage was shown, I was finally sold. I pre-ordered the game.

    Oh my god. This game is so good that we don't    When I saw the mario odyssey trailer at the switch presentation in January 2017, I thought it looked repulsive. He's standing next to realistic humans, that's gross. Another Mario sh!t show. Then the odyssey trailer at E3 2017 came out. Then I become curious. As more and more footage was shown, I was finally sold. I pre-ordered the game.

    Oh my god.
    This game is so good that we don't deserve it.    … Expand
  60. Zeezia
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Super Mario odyssey is one of those games that WANT you to do whatever you want. There are 836 moons in the game. You only need about under 200 moons to beat the game. Spoilers ahead! After you beat the game cubes in every kingdom appear (not the 3 post game kingdoms) and if you hit them even MORE moons come out. Super Mario Odyssey is a unique 3D Mario adventure like no other. There areSuper Mario odyssey is one of those games that WANT you to do whatever you want. There are 836 moons in the game. You only need about under 200 moons to beat the game. Spoilers ahead! After you beat the game cubes in every kingdom appear (not the 3 post game kingdoms) and if you hit them even MORE moons come out. Super Mario Odyssey is a unique 3D Mario adventure like no other. There are 13 kingdoms with so much to explore. Games like Fortnite and other gun games have nothing on Odyssey. It’s truly the best and most supreme Mario experience since Super Mario Galaxy.… Expand
  61. UchihaBawb
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    Fun - That's exactly how I would describe this game.
    Nintendo have managed to create another Mario which pulls from it's past and makes the fan-boy in me excited with the prospect of further Mario titles to come (I hear there is free DLC coming which might include a brother!).
    There is enough challenges in this game to feel a sense of fulfilment once you complete a level, collect that    Fun - That's exactly how I would describe this game.
    Nintendo have managed to create another Mario which pulls from it's past and makes the fan-boy in me excited with the prospect of further Mario titles to come (I hear there is free DLC coming which might include a brother!).
    There is enough challenges in this game to feel a sense of fulfilment once you complete a level, collect that damn seemingly elusive moon or beat a boss. However, there is also a real urge to do one better by collecting more items or coins to unlock outfits for your favourite protagonist. Who knew that Mario would become the fashion icon he is in 2017/2018? And who knew parading him in these outfits would bring simple joy?
    I played this game and I smiled a lot throughout and it had me thinking, I cannot remember the last time I played a single player game (please do not count having a friend play as cappy as multiplayer, it isn't, it's torture) where I actually laughed out loud as much or even just smiled.
    Well done Nintendo, all that is missing is a better multiplayer mode and larger levels. It's a game that ended too soon on the first play through.    … Expand
  62. Audile
    Feb 10, 2018
    8
    Si te gustan los plataformas te encantara, sino nada del otro mundo, juego muy facil y corto, y eso de que si buscas todos los coleccionables y demas se alarga mucho, yo un juego quiero que dure por la historia o las misiones , no por recorrerme los mundos 40 mil veces en busca de coleccionables...
  63. The_Gaming_Guy
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    This is a very fun game however it only took me 17 hours to beat playing causally for all it was hyped up to be i honestly thought it would take closer to 40 hours even though it only take 15-20 hr it is still very fun and i recommend if you have a switch buy and play it
  64. SappyNoypi
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Loved the callbacks. Controls are very tight. Worlds are vibrant. And the post game content is immense. A must play on Switch!
  65. Sebascr12
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smart, game desing. Is a travel around the "words". A really travel with platforms and moons but some moons feel empty.
    The post game is the real trip.
    The soundtracks is the best in the mario universe.    … Expand
  66. FatalBrush
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    The game introduces a fluent change between levels and a sandbox kind of level design. The story is well implemented in the flow of the game by introducing the flying ship. Although the game is finished in maybe 20 hours, it is fun to keep playing and collect more moons. On top of that, the game presents great graphics and a familiar sounds. Mario was enhanced by a ton of moves, there'sThe game introduces a fluent change between levels and a sandbox kind of level design. The story is well implemented in the flow of the game by introducing the flying ship. Although the game is finished in maybe 20 hours, it is fun to keep playing and collect more moons. On top of that, the game presents great graphics and a familiar sounds. Mario was enhanced by a ton of moves, there's lots of variety and there are many 2D throwbacks which I enjoyed a lot. Would recommend getting this game of course.… Expand
  67. RickAstleyVilla
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably my favorite game of all time. The gameplay is astounding, the visuals are beautiful, the story is, well, it's a Mario game, so it doesn't matter, the music is incredibly catchy, Cappy serves as a great sidekick (who comes with a side bonus of cap-diving and breaking the game). I have got up to beating the Darker Side, and the best part is New Donk City. It is a huge, innovative, open-world map, but there is always something to do. Bowser's Kingdom isn't just a simple lava dungeon, but a Japanese-styled mansion world, with my favorite enemy, the Pokio. The Moon served as a great final level, with the Dark and Darker Sides being, well, hard. The callbacks to Super Mario 64, particularly in the Mushroom Kingdom, are great (I grew up with the DS version, so it is quite nostalgic to me) and when the update comes out, I'm grabbing the outfits, I'm using the filters, I'm playing Balloon World, and I consider this game the best Mario game of all time, and my personal favorite game of all time. Also, Bowser looks cool.… Expand
  68. Dacondor98
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    so i am a huge fan of super mario 64 and also the galaxy games and odyssey is truely an amazing nostalgia trip into the past as well as innovating in many ways with the addition of cappy and outfits giving even more insentive to play and cappy was a great idea as before i heard about thagt i thought to myself oh boy another mario but cappy really changed the game
  69. inkling_girl
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    SMO is perfect. It looks stunning and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It's the best Mario game ever, a masterpiece in every sense of the word.
  70. WizzMaw
    Feb 24, 2018
    8
    The game is goes through all the different and exciting worlds where in each one you have to gather a certain amount of Power Moons which are obtained most of the time by different platforming challenges that revolve very naturally around Mario's (amazing) move-set. Controlling Mario and simply running around is just so much fun and makes exploring the kingdoms so much more enjoyable. AtThe game is goes through all the different and exciting worlds where in each one you have to gather a certain amount of Power Moons which are obtained most of the time by different platforming challenges that revolve very naturally around Mario's (amazing) move-set. Controlling Mario and simply running around is just so much fun and makes exploring the kingdoms so much more enjoyable. At the beginning the game is really easy. Like... really easy... Still fun! But really easy. But in Mario Odyssey it's more about the post-game stuff, because once you finish the story a whole new layer of challenges await you. This game is so well put together and it all just feels right and complete. It's not perfect (obviously, no game is), but it's definitely high up there.… Expand
  71. Dingusman
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    Where do I begin with this game its just wow everything about this game is awesome and for me this is better than Zelda a system seller for sure.
  72. Rens
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    I’ve been playing this game since it’s release and I am still not bored with it. It’s great to complete the story, to 100% the game and to speedrun it. I don’t think it deserves a 10 because no game is perfect, but it does not deserve a 9 because mario odyssey is too good for a nine. Nintendo is also listening very well about glitches en patch a lot of them. The new mode balloon world isI’ve been playing this game since it’s release and I am still not bored with it. It’s great to complete the story, to 100% the game and to speedrun it. I don’t think it deserves a 10 because no game is perfect, but it does not deserve a 9 because mario odyssey is too good for a nine. Nintendo is also listening very well about glitches en patch a lot of them. The new mode balloon world is also very fun to play and although I have already got 9999 coins, all outfits, souvenirs and moons. I still play and speedrun the game very much.… Expand
  73. 1234JacobW
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    This is the 3D Mario game we all have wanted and Nintendo couldn't have done it better. The kingdoms are super fun the explore, the capture ability is genius and the soundtrack and graphics are beautiful. Game of the year in my opinion.
  74. avgpk
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    I am a Taiwan video gamer.I think SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY is best Nintendo game at Nintendo Switch.
    Very funny
  75. loic01
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Jeu très bon, avec une explorations de monde et un jeu mario à l'ancien, Super mario odyssey restera pour moi, le meilleur jeu mario même si Nintendo aurait pu faire mieux et le rendre plus interessant que Zelda. Ce jeu, même intéressant m'a moins bien plu que le Zelda par une histoire casi-identique aux autres mario. Voilà donc pourquoi je n'ai pas mis 10/10 mais 9/10 à ce Mario justeJeu très bon, avec une explorations de monde et un jeu mario à l'ancien, Super mario odyssey restera pour moi, le meilleur jeu mario même si Nintendo aurait pu faire mieux et le rendre plus interessant que Zelda. Ce jeu, même intéressant m'a moins bien plu que le Zelda par une histoire casi-identique aux autres mario. Voilà donc pourquoi je n'ai pas mis 10/10 mais 9/10 à ce Mario juste fantastique par ses mondes/ pays incroyables mais réaliste: on a même New York de représenté et une fin étonnante même si le boss ne se tue pas en deux fois. le fait de même contrôler les ennemis m'a fait rendre joyeux. Magré que ce jeu n'est pas à la hauteur du zelda par son histoire répétitive, on a un Mario Open-World où l'on peut être les ennemis de maro soit ce mario est juste fantastique! Bravo à nintendo pour ce titre!!… Expand
  76. Darkvenom39
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    NOW THIS IS HOW A 10/10 GAME LOOKS ! The game has a well & fun story with exciting characters and beautiful open world with touches from the 8bit version of the past... The graphics look insane for a portable console and they look even better on a 4k tv screen. The soundtrack is outstanding, And the gameplay is fun & unique that fits perfectly on any way you would like to play on theNOW THIS IS HOW A 10/10 GAME LOOKS ! The game has a well & fun story with exciting characters and beautiful open world with touches from the 8bit version of the past... The graphics look insane for a portable console and they look even better on a 4k tv screen. The soundtrack is outstanding, And the gameplay is fun & unique that fits perfectly on any way you would like to play on the Nintendo Switch. Overall im glad to have this game ! and the console ! and i hope to see more great future games for nintendo ! they really deserve attention after TLOZBW and SMO !… Expand
  77. HBBMNICC
    Mar 6, 2018
    8
    This game is very very good. Each and every kingdom is filled with everything that Nintendo has got to offer (except for Cloud and Ruined kingdom). I do have a few problems though, first of all, the moons can sometimes feel too easy and most time repetitive. This can be used with the moon rock, the rabbit, using a specific creature to get a moon, RC car, and many more. Also, most of the IThis game is very very good. Each and every kingdom is filled with everything that Nintendo has got to offer (except for Cloud and Ruined kingdom). I do have a few problems though, first of all, the moons can sometimes feel too easy and most time repetitive. This can be used with the moon rock, the rabbit, using a specific creature to get a moon, RC car, and many more. Also, most of the I don't know 800 actual moons, half of them are just filler content. That's a minor complaint. But still, in the end, this is a good game and for welcoming gamers, this is the first checkpoint for them, and for speedrunners.… Expand
  78. Its_Axel
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey is by far one of the greatest games on the switch. It really took my breath away. Once you get to New Donk City, it may not like a lot. But when you get all the musicians for Pauline's Quest, you are rewarded with awesome visuals, kick-ass music, and a throwback to the original Super Mario Bros with 8 bit glorious stages. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a game on the switch. The game may fall a bit short on replayability, but I don't mind that much.… Expand
  79. Ykisl
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    This is a great game!
    Interesting and addictive game play, nice music and interesting worlds.
    And good graphics.

    I think this is a good game!
  80. elbendygamer74
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    It's a very good game, Nintendo this is the best game I see ever of mario it has a very good play graphics and other
  81. KingDedede17
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Great and fun but way too short, easy, and not nearly as good as galaxy. The game has no real power ups that make the series unique. There is too much emphasis around Cappy.
  82. AKthaBeast
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    This game is on another level....there is so much to do here with some stars being challenging while others bring back a nostalgic feel. This game is truly an instant classic
  83. SaladFace
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    It's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience anyIt's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience any song you want.… Expand
  84. SmileyAgate2124
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    This game is a testament to Nintendo's unwavering ability to make us smile.
  85. Mc_Blobby
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    wow just wow this has to be the best platformer I have ever played the kingdoms look amazing the moons are the perfect incentive to explore and is overall an amazing successor to super Mario 64 and super Mario sunshine
  86. SomeRandomMan
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    When I first booted up Super Mario Odyssey, I thought, "This game might be good. I didn't like Super Mario 3D world so we shall see." Oh boy was I wrong. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I didn't see any of the trailers or commercials. Cappy is a fantastic addition, and i really like what use he is to Mario. You can use him as a jumping platform and the capture mechanic. Oh, theWhen I first booted up Super Mario Odyssey, I thought, "This game might be good. I didn't like Super Mario 3D world so we shall see." Oh boy was I wrong. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I didn't see any of the trailers or commercials. Cappy is a fantastic addition, and i really like what use he is to Mario. You can use him as a jumping platform and the capture mechanic. Oh, the capture mechanic. It is extremely useful and creative. All of the kingdoms are well-designed and good in their own way. My personal favorite has to be the Wooded Kingdom. The music is great and the level itself has some great puzzles and platforming. The Lost Woods is a great addition, but can be annoying when trying to get moons. Speaking of moons, they are the main collectible and there are 880 moons in all, but you can get a maximum of 999 when buying from Crazy Cap. Crazy Cap is the game's shop, where you buy all of the things the game has to offer. You buy these items with coins and purple coins, which are exclusive to separate kingdoms. Super Mario Odyssey's bosses are extremely original and creative. Overall, this game is extremely well-designed and an amazing sandbox game. 10/10.… Expand
  87. Yhatha
    Mar 25, 2018
    8
    This is a very good Mario game but i personally like sunshine and galaxy better (never played 64 i know i should) First, the good things. Getting each and every moon feels very achieving, and the fact there is over 700 is crazy. The exploration factor may not be botw, but it is definitely still there. The regional coins also really make you want to explore. Also the moves you can do withThis is a very good Mario game but i personally like sunshine and galaxy better (never played 64 i know i should) First, the good things. Getting each and every moon feels very achieving, and the fact there is over 700 is crazy. The exploration factor may not be botw, but it is definitely still there. The regional coins also really make you want to explore. Also the moves you can do with cappy make for some very versatile platforming. The bosses are also very creative and fun.

    Now for my problems. This game has a lot of nit-picks watering it down. My biggest problem is the difficulty. Easy games for me just seem boring and no want to replay the main game over again. Also, why forced motion controls? i like playing my switch portable mode but forcing motion controls sometimes make me dock it or play another game entirely! Luckily, you can totally get past the entire game without using motion controls, but i'm somewhat of a completionist and some moons require them. The transformations are personally fine, but they aren't a game changer they just feel like power-ups in disguise. I would give this game a 7.5/10, i can't do that so i just rounded. But despite these flaws, this game is still a must have for Mario fans, but not necessarily switch owners.    … Expand
  88. Aus_CriticX
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic, Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine live on as fantastic open world videogames, but this game just upgrades everything and comes out as one the greatest videogames, the only reason this game doesn’t get a 10 , is for me once your done it gets numbingly boring but there is still so much so well done Nintendo and I highly recommend this game!
  89. LeSonicFan298
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. YES YES YES ALL THE YES! This game...THIS! GAME! IT'S THE BEST THING I'VE PLAYED IN A LONG TIME! As someone who grew up playing games like Sunshine and Galaxy it would make perfect sense for Nintendo to step back into their comfort zone why'll also pushing their mascot forward. And if anything it was a perfect idea. They pushed Mario back into the open world, sandbox styled gameplay why'll making him explore all these great, wide, wacky worlds (Sorry. I just had to) And bringing back old characters like Pauline and even put Mario in Nintendo's version of dark souls. All the controls feel fluid and nice. They're not too stiff but not to loose either. Basically a perfect mix of the two. The one problem i have with Mario in this game is that trying to move on small platforms are in the sky is pretty, pretty, pretty hard. With the sky you do have a bit more control since throwing Cappy allows you to snap your movement in a different direction but when you're trying to sneak on a platform to be sure not to fall into some icky goop in the Lost Kingdom it can be really hard and you might even end up falling down and doing the exact opposite of what you wanted to do in some cases, depending on where you are. Other than that the game is just absolutely phenomenal. I mean it has it's flaws as all games do but you can still enjoy the heck out of it from start to finish. All the post game content is great as well. You've got the Mushroom Kingdom, you have more power moons to collect, You have Weegee's Balloon World and you even have more costumes to collect. Definitely the best game i have picked up in ages and i hope it stays that way.… Expand
  90. Holden988
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    As I have 100%ed every 3D Mario except Sunshine, I had high expectations for Odyssey, and it by no means disappointed. Great game!
  91. NXDIAZ1
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities.There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities. There is just you, your mission to save the Princess, Bowsers minions, and a HELL of a lot of Power moons in your way. Oh, and also the controls are amazing. Never have I found joy in simply moving a character around. This is a must buy, no going around it. That is the general review.

    This is the personal review:
    When I was young, my family owned a WII and a DS. we had a collective amount of about 10 games for each system. The most fun i had was playing Mario Kart and Wii sports, and that was about it. We eventually sold our Wii, and for 5 years, that was the last time I played a Mario game. Then one day, I was in school and I was looking for computer games to kill the time. I eventually found this game called "Super Mario World". I was like "Super Mario World? What's this? It's probably just some dumb fan game." But it was unblocked, so I thought "why not?" and I played it on a web emulator. (I didn't know at the time) After that I found the game really enjoyable, but a bit challenging. Then, I found Super Mario 64 on my free time, downloaded an emulator and rom, and played. Again, it was fun, but I could tell it wasn't aging fine, and it took me a while to realize I could just play via controller (Don't play 3d games on keyboard). After both those games, I begged my parents to get a Switch, so that I could play Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild, and also Super Mario Odyssey when it came out. In august, I got the Switch and 2 months later, the game that inspired this review. As I am typing this i am tear driven, not because I returned the game, but because playing this game has made me realize how much I missed out when I was younger. Everything in this game makes me feel like I'm 6 again, when I felt invincible and never worried about anything. That's why I've written this review 6 months after the games release. The exploration is probably the best part about this game, but there was never a boring part at any point. This game is so fun in-fact, that it has inspired me to start off on the creation of my own games.
    Perhaps I am wrong, perhaps Mario Odyssey is just a passing Fad, and in a few years it'll start to age like its predecessors before it. But in my eyes, this game is a timeless masterpiece, and nothing can change that    … Expand
  92. Vinolira
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Na minha opinião, só o fato de ser possível controlar os inimigos já torna esse jogo um dos melhores jogos do Mario, senão o melhor, de todos os tempos.
  93. Beast123
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Too many moons are the same, however the world design is great, and I love how beautiful everything looks. Asides from similar moons, this game is amazing. I don't feel it deserves a 10, but it certainly deserves a 9.
  94. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Cada reino do jogo é unico, dando a vontade de explorar mais e mais, os controles são otimos principalmente do Cappy, as luas são balanceadas no quesito dificuldade, algumas são faceis outras ja dificeis, a musica é fantastica, fazendo uma combinação otima entre o reino e a musica, fantastico!
  95. Yuri_Wii
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    Se eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamosSe eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamos acostumados no mario 3d World ou mesmo no Galaxy, pessoalmente nao curtir o esquema de comprar luas infinitas no Shops do jogo, quebra o clima de caçar as luas.Jogo recomendadíssimo pra quem tem Switch, adicionalmente o jogo vai ficando melhor depois que zera, estranho que peguei mais vontade de jogar o mesmo apos completar o modo história… Expand
  96. OmegaRejectz
    May 13, 2018
    10
    I don’t know why I’m so late on these reviews; and what the literal **** is with these people ruining the score with these 0s cause they’re little **** that have no souls? This game is an actual fame that makes you feel like a human being with emotion and being able to actually play a game without microtransactions and **** and personality. There’s so many dog**** open worlds such as ACI don’t know why I’m so late on these reviews; and what the literal **** is with these people ruining the score with these 0s cause they’re little **** that have no souls? This game is an actual fame that makes you feel like a human being with emotion and being able to actually play a game without microtransactions and **** and personality. There’s so many dog**** open worlds such as AC Origins that released on the same day, this game set a new bar for games and brought Mario back to the stands. This game truly is fantastic and exceeded all my hopes and dreams! I love actually being able to enjoy a game and not having some bull**** ruined by the developer or publisher. Its polished, works well, and the joy cons make the game feel so unique and work perfectly! MASTAPIECE… Expand
  97. Discocow
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This game is so amazing, I believe people over hyped the wrong game when BOTW and Odyssey were announced. I think that Super Mario Odyssey should get praised more for its open world style based game. Each world felt completely different from the last. It kept me coming back to see what kingdom I would be going to next! If you have a switch and you DON'T have this game BUY IT!
  98. ThePokage
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Odyssey is truly a Mario game for the ages. Definitely a must have for any Switch owner, and a system seller for those who don't. Being Nintendo the game looks amazing, great detail and vibrant colours make this a very unique Mario game. It also has very unique levels for a 3d platformer; you go to a black and white hat world, to a mechanical jungle, to a japenese fortress, to the moon! The character Cappy introduces a really clever gameplay style. Capturing enemies is fun and every capture is used in an interesting way. There are so many moves and manoeuvres to explore the great levels. The bosses are also pretty good for Mario, special mention to the Broodal mech and final bowser fight. In conclusion an amazing start for Mario on the switch. Let’s hope it just gets better from here.… Expand
  99. HTGPlayz
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the leastMy favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the least amount of moons possible, then it's your fault that the game is easy! All you need to do is go and force yourself to find those more difficult moons!
    The music in this game is absolutely flawless. I wouldn't say BOTW status there, but the music really matched well with the environment. I always felt like I was "in it".
    Gameplay mechanics? Perfect. Cappy adds a whole new level to this wide, expansive game, and really makes it more fun to move around. The controls never feel like they are slipping in your hands, and Mario just moves so well that even if you are going around, collecting Moons that you've already gotten, you still have fun doing it! I literally wander around kingdoms for no apparent reason, just because I love moving Mario so much.
    Oh, and can't forget about the post game content. No spoilers here, but just to say, there is infinite post game content. With added secrets, added stages, Koopa Freerunning, and now even Luigi's Balloon World, you will never get bored!
    And, just all of the throwbacks to the old Mario games, like 64, and even a surprising amount of Sunshine, there is infinite nostalgia for you to crunch down on, like a never ending feast.
    Honestly, just everything about this wide, open-world game makes me want to never put it down. 10/10.    … Expand
  100. B-Bog
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Well, I think pretty much everything has already been said about this game. It's Mario at his absolute best. Razortight controls, beautiful varied worlds, tons and TONS of Moons to collect, the typical Mario/Nintendo charme, nostalgic 8 and 64-bit throwbacks, an amazing new gameplay mechanic in form of Cappy... This game has literally everything you could ask for in a Mario game. If youWell, I think pretty much everything has already been said about this game. It's Mario at his absolute best. Razortight controls, beautiful varied worlds, tons and TONS of Moons to collect, the typical Mario/Nintendo charme, nostalgic 8 and 64-bit throwbacks, an amazing new gameplay mechanic in form of Cappy... This game has literally everything you could ask for in a Mario game. If you have a Switch and you don't own this game, what the fock are you doing???

    P.S. I find the bad reviews here to be hilarious. These are people who also give BotW a ZERO and Batman vs. Superman a TEN. Go figure.    … Expand
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 114
  3. Negative: 0 out of 114
  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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