Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. 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
  2. GamingTruth
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    A Masterclass in Sandbox gaming. If Super Mario 64 is close to your heart, you will adore this masterpiece.
  3. 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!
  4. HitoshuraDF
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Never played mario games before, it's really good.
    Had so much fun playing this game!
  5. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Simply one of the best games of all time, and probably the Best Open-World platformer game ever made. The Incredible controls, the creativity, the polish, the amount of content, the fun, the kingdoms(although the linear sections aren't as good as the ones found in Super Mario 3d World or Super Mario Galaxy) and the charm just all masterfully combine to create this Masterpiece. This game isSimply one of the best games of all time, and probably the Best Open-World platformer game ever made. The Incredible controls, the creativity, the polish, the amount of content, the fun, the kingdoms(although the linear sections aren't as good as the ones found in Super Mario 3d World or Super Mario Galaxy) and the charm just all masterfully combine to create this Masterpiece. This game is joyous 99% of the times(although there are a few annoying moons) and definetly worth your time and money, as long as you don't expect a story or artistic depth. If you like platformers or even travelling, you'll probably love this game.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Kick454
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros: + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than in previous Mario games.
    + Soundtrack: I'm probably alone on this, but Odyssey's soundtrack is the best Mario has ever had. Galaxy's soundtrack can't come near this in my opinion.
    + The Kingdoms: I personally LOVED every single Kingdom. Whether it's for the beautiful setting or the minigames, they all had a LOT of charm.
    + The Objectives: While there are a number of effortless moons, they are excusable since they are OUTNUMBERED by the better moons (unlike Korok Seeds that require ZERO effort to obtain other than looking up a guide because BotW does a poor job with Korok Seeds).
    + The Graphics: While not the best I've seen, they are definitely THE BEST Nintendo ever pulled off. The graphics alone pulled me into the game.
    + The Bosses: Ok, maybe the Broodals might not be the best bosses in a game, but at least they aren't Blight Ganons. All the other bosses, however, made me actually have to try. Plus, the bosses are unnecessarily AMAZING.
    + The Ending: This might be a controversial statement, but I loved the ending of Odyssey. Yep, I said it.
    + Camera Mode: Why isn't this in every game?

    Con:
    - Nose Physics: It's so minor that I don't know if I could even call it a nitpick, but it ruins pictures sometimes.

    Overall, like I said above, this game is a SOLID 10/10, my GotY from 2017, and my personal favorite Game of all Time. I have never experienced this kind of fun before in my life.    … Expand
  9. keellyxoxo
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    only bad thing I can say about the game is the amount of power moons you have to get in some levels is really annoying lol
  10. Nintendo_Nerd
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for monthsThis is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for months until I 100%ed it. To date, this is the only game that made me think, when I wasn't playing it, "Man, I want to do that again!" The movement is easily the highlight for me. Mario moves so fluently and smooth. Any person who ever plays games, pick this up ASAP.… Expand
  11. Robro21
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has brought childhood memories of my dads super Mario 64 i grew up on that game and this game has made me so happy taking me down to memory road.every thing is colorful exiting and there are always new discoveries to be made. the story is simple and characters are memorable. all the references to past games fill me with delight i couldn't ask for anything better,and the assist mode allows my young brother to play no problem! thank you Nintendo for an amazing experience… Expand
  12. KaedenTheCritic
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Trust me when I saw Mario Odyssey is one of the best games of all time. You need to play this. Even if the story is short, the game will give you at least 40 hours of fun with the creative design, moons, huge kingdoms, and replay-ability. Buy it now.
  13. Digibutter64
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Not too surprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey is another fantastic adventure for the iconic plumber of gaming. Almost everything in the game is perfect, whether it be the impeccable level design, the many gameplay opportunities new character Cappy brings, or just the fun to be had exploring the various kingdoms. Some of the music here is also top-notch, with the Cascade Kingdom music being aNot too surprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey is another fantastic adventure for the iconic plumber of gaming. Almost everything in the game is perfect, whether it be the impeccable level design, the many gameplay opportunities new character Cappy brings, or just the fun to be had exploring the various kingdoms. Some of the music here is also top-notch, with the Cascade Kingdom music being a highlight.

    My only criticisms (fairly minor) with it are that Power Moons (replacing Power Stars and Shine Sprites from previous games) are almost everywhere, thus making it feel like less of an accomplishment when you receive one. Whereas games like Super Mario 64 awarded Power Stars for completing sometimes lengthy missions, here, you're given Power Moons where you'd likely find 1-Up Mushrooms in other games. Also, there is an odd lack of music in some areas.

    Ultimately though, I think these criticisms more come down to personal preference, so Super Mario Odyssey still gets a 10 from me. It's a fantastic adventure and highly recommended to any Switch owner.    … Expand
  14. uglyoracle
    Apr 12, 2018
    0
    I'm very sad to write this review because I really wanted to enjoy this game, but alas here I am. This was a boring game that was easy to beat and a huge disappointment. How it is so hyped up and praised I will never understand. I would have given it a one for the design but the graphics were horrendous. Compared to other mario games, this was the worst and I would not recommend it.
  15. DieFer10
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving aThis review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving a motorcycle, riding a Jaxi and what I liked the most is the possibility of having enemies and attacking with our new adventure companion named Capy. The new worlds and the plot hook the player and the diversity of the worlds helps them to be very different from each other and very funny. The Moons give you many more hours of exploration and fun. There are also minigames like the search balloons that give you a lot of fun. In short a compulsory purchase for your Nintendo Switch because it is a great game. Un juegazo con Zelda el mejor juego de la consola híbrida de nintendo. Cambia la idea a las que Mario nos tiene acostumbrado, los efectos graficos y de sonido son impecables la consola corre el juego sin ningun problema y disfruta la vista viendo mundos tan bonitos como el reino arbolado. Se disfruta las nuevas opciones en la saga como conducir una moto, montar un Jaxi y lo que más me ha gustado es la posibillad de poseer enemigos y atacar con nuestro nuevo compañero de aventura llamado Capy. Los nuevos mundos y la trama enganchan al jugador y la diversidad de los mundos ayuda a que sean muy diferente de cada uno y muy divertidos. Las Lunas le dan muchas mas horas de exploracion y diversion. Además hay minijuegos como el busca globos que te dan mucha diversion. En resumen una compra obligaroria para vuestra Nintendo Switch por que es un gran juego.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Mario's new adventure catapults you into a whole new 3D sandbox world like we have never seen it. Odyssey is Mario's first 3D adventure on the Switch, and its amazing. The gameplay looks flawless, the developers polished everything to make it the best it could be. The polygons on the Super Mario 64 costume really shows how much commitment Nintendo put into this game. Odyssey's music isMario's new adventure catapults you into a whole new 3D sandbox world like we have never seen it. Odyssey is Mario's first 3D adventure on the Switch, and its amazing. The gameplay looks flawless, the developers polished everything to make it the best it could be. The polygons on the Super Mario 64 costume really shows how much commitment Nintendo put into this game. Odyssey's music is some of the best in the series. Controlling Mario has never felt this good, the game looks visually amazing.This game is a love letter to all Mario fans. Each kingdom is filled with new surprises which makes this game truly special.… Expand
  20. auditbadger
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  21. 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!
  22. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    4
    The characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat aThe characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat a boss you don't care about. This game feels like a bunch of little games jammed into one, with highly inconsistent and unsatisfying puzzles. There are some really cool new features and mechanics, but don't we all expect at least that from a triple-A title? The game tries to connect everything together via the main story line, but to me, everything feels so disconnected and it couldn't hold my interest.… Expand
  23. 1239999
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    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… Expand
  24. 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!
  25. DWFrozen
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Very CAP-tivating! Brilliant game overall, I love the art style, most kingdoms, challenges, oh and also that leader-board, it has almost costed me several friendships.

    As I've stated before, I love most of the kingdoms like the Metro Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom was a very pleasant and better than expected kingdom too. I also like the art style, being the typical Mario art style (so not    Very CAP-tivating! Brilliant game overall, I love the art style, most kingdoms, challenges, oh and also that leader-board, it has almost costed me several friendships.

    As I've stated before, I love most of the kingdoms like the Metro Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom was a very pleasant and better than expected kingdom too. I also like the art style, being the typical Mario art style (so not ultra realistic 4k), it doesn't necessarily feel 'kiddy' like Mario is stereotyped to be, I've never really believed Mario is a childish game, however, others do... especially those ignorant cool kids all over the place. Anyway, I got a off track, as I was saying I like the unique little challenges given to us, they're fun and simple. The boss battle for the majority of the game are a little on the easy side, however, gives Cappy a lot of use. I'll also like to mention the new companionship between Mario and Cappy being absolutely great and giving us more creative and fun puzzles and ways to play.

    The reason why I didn't give it a 10/10 is because I believe it's a bit short and a few kingdoms I was slightly disappointed with, especially the Cascade Kingdom. Reasons being I expected it to be a large challenging kingdom nearer to the end. However, I was left disappointed to see Nintendo didn't do more with it when they could've done countless things to make it better.

    Overall, a great game, worth the money I spent, fun and creative. GG Nintendo, you've defeated me and my money again. Definitely a competitor for Game of the Year 2017 behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A breath of fresh air from Nintendo, they have to win GOTY.    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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
  31. hifumitogo
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    How do I say, the game is decent for me. The sound effects (especially fond of the zoom in and out sound when reading the kingdom's info) and musics are very good. The graphic is impressive too!

    However, I didn't really enjoy the game throughout the journey. I actually forced myself to finish more than half of the game (not even include post-game contents). Story is very weak.    How do I say, the game is decent for me. The sound effects (especially fond of the zoom in and out sound when reading the kingdom's info) and musics are very good. The graphic is impressive too!

    However, I didn't really enjoy the game throughout the journey. I actually forced myself to finish more than half of the game (not even include post-game contents). Story is very weak. Collecting the power moons is quite a tedious process and not rewarding. Maybe I am too old for this game or simply the game is not my cup of tea, that's it. Anyway the princess worth a mention for being quite an ****    … Expand
  32. Cairngorgon
    Mar 26, 2018
    7
    Lazy moons, square level design and extremely low difficulty hurt an otherwise quality game.
  33. 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!
  34. 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
  35. 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!
  36. 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
  37. LOnK
    Mar 23, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a kids game. I don't say that because it's cartoonish or anything. It rewards you for literally everything you do. I would have accepted the game if the main quest was easy if the post game was easy, but no. The post game is easier than the main quest. That has to be some kind of joke. Not even the final level was that hard. There were only a few times I genuinely had fun which were the 8-bit gravity shrine in the Mushroom Kingdom and when you get to be Bowser. Other than those, the game is just constant rewards. If you're a kid and you have never played a Mario, this game was designed for you, but if you're a hardcore Mario fan like me, this game wasn't made for you.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. SmileyAgate2124
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    This game is a testament to Nintendo's unwavering ability to make us smile.
  40. mosiu666
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    The best game of 2017 I've played so far and for sure one of the best Switch title. Perfect level design and really nice graphic. A lot of fun for both child and a bit older gamer.
  41. Nareba
    Mar 21, 2018
    2
    Nintendo e seus jogos extremamente repetitivos... todo novo console tem Mario e todos são praticamente a mesma coisa... hora de criar novas franquias.
  42. HorusVenus1210
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Es una obra de arte, el nivel de dificultad es perfecto, no es para nada fácil si pretendes conseguir todas las lunas, muchas de ellas te llevarán un buen rato.
  43. 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
  44. 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!
  45. RandomGuy102
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Just a great game overall. Everyone should give it a try. Its sad that such a great game gets some 0 user scores with absurd complaints and if you check their other reviews you see HZD 10/10 P5 10/10. Some people really need to stop being fanboys and just enjoy gaming.
  46. Mariodyssey
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely mind-blowing. Beautiful graphics and I really see that Nintendo has truly created the best Mario game so far. It is an amazing game and I don't see why being easy is bad. The game has a high skill ceiling. Well, first I'll explain what a skill ceiling is. A skill ceiling is a point where any improvements you make are unnoticeable. And it's awesome how assist mode works. I've played through the game twice, once with the assist and once without it, and it does really help. It's the only switch game I play now, and I literally haven't taken out its gamecard since I got the game. I literally got up, applauded, and whistled at the credits, and it's seriously cool. I love the sheer amount of content, and describing how amazing this game is would take well over 5000 characters. Let's run through what you can and can't do here. THIS IS THE PART WITH SPOILERS!
    Capture a T-rex and run around smashing stuff? Check.
    Throw hats at, jump on, toss bombs at, and spin down onto evil cartoon rabbits? Check.
    Go on for 3 hours, scavenge 6 kingdoms, and leave 20 moons richer? Check.
    Go on for 10 minutes, search 1 kingdom, and leave 2 moons richer? Check.
    Come back after the credits roll and find a weird metal box that shines? Check.
    Open the box, which hides like 20 moons? Check.
    Giggle at the final cutscene before the credits? Check.
    Hammer, bomb, and peck a giant rabbit-bot? Check.
    Possess random character that give you cool powers? Check.
    Ground pound a Gushen lower than it spawns, stand on its spawn zone, and have it spawn underwater?
    Check.
    Capture said Gushen, glitch through a wall, and zoom off? Check, although they should probably fix that.
    Throw your hat at Bowser, capture him, and take off running through a collapsing moon? Check.
    Visit Peach in all the kingdoms? Check.
    Puzzle over devilishly hard hint art, crouch through pipes trying to find that last moon, and end up going on a 6-hour mooning spree? Check... that came out wrong *cough* mooning spree *cough*
    GET THIS GAME!    … Expand
  47. 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!
  48. mcloud313
    Mar 10, 2018
    8
    This is probably the best first game to acquire for the Switch, it shows what the joy-cons can do and it's not too difficult nor too easy. It also doesn't take too long to beat and it has plenty of goals to complete once you've beaten the game for completion oriented players. I also think that this will be a better Kirby game than Kirby Star Allies when released as it's very orientatedThis is probably the best first game to acquire for the Switch, it shows what the joy-cons can do and it's not too difficult nor too easy. It also doesn't take too long to beat and it has plenty of goals to complete once you've beaten the game for completion oriented players. I also think that this will be a better Kirby game than Kirby Star Allies when released as it's very orientated around Mario taking over enemies and using their powers.

    A perfect game for younger games, leaves a little to be desired for older ones in search of some more difficulty, I think they could have made the bosses a little more difficult but I understand they wouldn't want to alienate younger gamers who own the switch and older gamers can find that difficulty in indie titles.

    The game also has a pretty good storyline with Mario's New friend the Hat, and plenty of collectibles with the moons and purple coins in all the different worlds. Collecting the coins to unlock different outfits and treasures is sure to provide plenty of end-game content for those complaining the game is too short. While I don't think Mario Odyssey deserves a 9 (and a 10 I think is all but impossible on this platform) an 8 is where it truly sits and is definitely the best entryway to Switch gaming for gamers of all ages and backgrounds.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. drlowdon
    Mar 8, 2018
    9
    The question of whether this is the best Mario game ever made is up for debate, what isn't up for debate is the fact that this is a superb game.

    Odyssey returns to the same sandbox style gameplay last seen in Mario 64 and it is simply a joy to explore each of the games numerous kingdoms. No matter which way you turn there always seems to be something to see and do and the game biggest    The question of whether this is the best Mario game ever made is up for debate, what isn't up for debate is the fact that this is a superb game.

    Odyssey returns to the same sandbox style gameplay last seen in Mario 64 and it is simply a joy to explore each of the games numerous kingdoms. No matter which way you turn there always seems to be something to see and do and the game biggest new feature, the ability to take control of many of the enemies by throwing you cap at them, is brilliantly implemented into the gameplay allowing for some excellent puzzles and platforming challenges.

    And just when you think it's all over the game gives you a whole host of new challenges to tackle.

    More games like this please Nintendo!!!    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. craigoryegory
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    The only complaint of which I could possibly conceive is more content; for the price of entry I would expect at least one more gratis bonus beyond Luigi's Balloon Challenge
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. Chicaswag123
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and it is one of the best games I have played ever. I would DEFIANTLY recommend this game and JUST PLAY IT
  57. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Nintendo...you went and did it. You did what we wanted you to do, and then some. You went back to the more open style of 3D "Super Mario" games that was popularized by "Super Mario 64" and "Super Mario Sunshine," and then you gave us even more to explore. You gave us a "Super Mario" game PACKED with content, collectibles, and new things to do. You made a "Super Mario" game that felt likeNintendo...you went and did it. You did what we wanted you to do, and then some. You went back to the more open style of 3D "Super Mario" games that was popularized by "Super Mario 64" and "Super Mario Sunshine," and then you gave us even more to explore. You gave us a "Super Mario" game PACKED with content, collectibles, and new things to do. You made a "Super Mario" game that felt like what we wanted, but also evolved the franchise and kept things fresh. You created a love letter to the entire "Mario" franchise (and even some side-franchises), a game that reminds us of why this franchise has survived for so long and has churned out such wonderful titles. And best of all, you made a creative, fresh, and all-around brilliant video game, a game that I might go as far as to say is one of the best in your long library of excellent titles.
    "Super Mario Odyssey" is truly a wonder to behold. It's creative, it's inventive, it's fun, it's gorgeous, it controls wonderfully, and all-in-all, it's just incredible. It's a game that's easy to get into, but one that brings more than enough challenge to the table. And with 999 Power Moons to collect and plenty of different creatures to capture, all leading to different gameplay mechanics, there is PLENTY to do in this game. The mechanic of being able to capture enemies and characters also allows for some incredibly varied, and all-around fun, gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. Earlier this year, I mentioned that "Super Smash Bros. Melee" was my favorite video game of all time. Well, I can safely say that there's a new #1, and that's "Super Mario Odyssey." This game is an absolute must-play: if you don't have a Switch, I can say it is absolutely worth buying one for this game. And if you do have a Switch, there's no reason this game shouldn't be part of your collection, because it is absolutely magnificent.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  58. 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
  59. ChromeArome
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved this game, but a few flaws (and the extreme frustration of Darker Side) made me give it a 9.

    Cons:
    1: Difficulty
    Now, I had no problems with how the game is too easy and I think that it was a medium challenge (but I am slightly sad that there aren't higher difficulties, but most Mario games don't have them, so I ignore this) but then Darker Side has to come and frustrate me beyond belief with no checkpoints and a pretty difficult challenge.
    2: inconsistencies:
    I had a few small problems with this through my playthrough, like how I throw the cap, hold Y and dive but I don't dive, or how I clipped through a wall as one of those cloud things in the Snow Kingdom (or the Ice Kingdom, I forgot its name) when the other side of the wall that it was part of was fine. Honestly, these barely impacted me, but I decided to mention them anyways.

    Pros:
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.: Basically everything else:

    It is an understatement to say that I loved this game. The art style, the music, the gameplay, and the content level (most importantly the gameplay) were all things that made me come back for weeks after I got the game with the Switch along with Splatoon 2 (I never played Splatoon 1, and Splatoon 2, or Spla2n as I jokingly call it, is also great) and also get more games for the Switch, like Arms and Darkest Dungeon!
    Summary:
    I really loved the game and you should get it.    … Expand
  60. Maxcarus
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    This game was awesome I feel that all the levels where fun and I think that all them had a good amount of moons even though there is a ton of them you only need about 120ish to get to bowser. But if you only go for the ending then you are missing out on an amazing package of charm and fun and it does make this game a bit of a "its not the destination its the journey" type games this wouldThis game was awesome I feel that all the levels where fun and I think that all them had a good amount of moons even though there is a ton of them you only need about 120ish to get to bowser. But if you only go for the ending then you are missing out on an amazing package of charm and fun and it does make this game a bit of a "its not the destination its the journey" type games this would be a bigger problem if the journey wasn't so much fun there are so many new races or species or whatever. The controls where perfect and I felt at no time that when I died it was the game's fault when I died I felt like I made a mistake. Speaking of controls I found the motion controls pretty fun as well but this is probaly because I used the sperated JoyCons and not the ProControler so if you want to use a ProControler then you probally wont enjoy them as much the ideal way to play is with the JoyCons. There is something that gives the games controls the extra step to being perfection is Cappy. In this game your new sidekick is the hat ghost thing Cappy. With a press of the Y button or a flick of the JoyCon you can toss out your Felt Friend and grab coins and kill small baddies. The reason he only kills small foes is because when thrown at a normal sized enemies is that when Cappy is thrown at them he will "Capture" them, but its more like possesion because you go inside there bodies and take control of there brains. This adds a fun new twist onto gameplay and makes some fun boss battles based around these Captures. Another thing you can do with Cappy is when he is thrown you can dive onto him which will give you a bounce then you can dive again to get some serious style points this can used to get to seemingly impossible areas. How about the worlds you use these controls in well they are fairly compact with tons of moons they really remind me of Banjo Kazzoie but with like way more jiggys they are fun to traverse and have memorable NPCs and locals. All around I would say Mario Odyssey is my favorite game of 2017 even more than Breath of the Wild… Expand
  61. greatreviews
    Feb 27, 2018
    0
    I am just lost for words. The spirits of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine are disgraced in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal to my death. I don't recommend the terrible controls. The motions controls feel so bad I want to jump off of Trump Tower. Cappy serves as a terrible sidekick, with literally no use throughout the entire game. Visually, it the most horrendous gameI am just lost for words. The spirits of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine are disgraced in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal to my death. I don't recommend the terrible controls. The motions controls feel so bad I want to jump off of Trump Tower. Cappy serves as a terrible sidekick, with literally no use throughout the entire game. Visually, it the most horrendous game I have ever played. It constantly crashes my Nintendo Switch. There seems to be a no variety of different environments in this game, unlike Super Mario Galaxy and Sunshine. While those games were great, Odyssey just completely sucks. The music is terrible and sounds like it was written by Jake Paul. I recommend that everyone use a headset to truly want to die. I knew this game was going to be terrible since the Switch Presentation Trailer for Odyssey. No other franchise has made as big of an impact on the gaming industry as Mario. This game has made no impact because it's soo bad. This game cannot be enjoyed by anyone. Enthusiast gamers. Father/Mother playing with his or her kids. Teenagers. Anyone. I had lost faith in Nintendo during the Wii U generation and this game has made me lose my faith in humanity.… Expand
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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!
  65. 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.
  66. 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
  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. 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
  69. 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
  70. Deckard2
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    As part of the generation who's first Super Mario experience was on the SNES, this harps back to the excitement that I originally experienced all those many years ago. This is an absolute joy to behold from start to finish and being truthful, although I have sunk over 50 hours into this I am still not done with it. The controls are sublime, the worlds innovative and most importantly itAs part of the generation who's first Super Mario experience was on the SNES, this harps back to the excitement that I originally experienced all those many years ago. This is an absolute joy to behold from start to finish and being truthful, although I have sunk over 50 hours into this I am still not done with it. The controls are sublime, the worlds innovative and most importantly it delivers on Nintendos frequent ability to teleport you back to your childhood. In short, magical.… Expand
  71. 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
  72. MaximisRulz
    Feb 17, 2018
    8
    This game is great. It isn't as much of a masterpiece as people say, though. This main story is too short. I have played for played for 36 hours, and 30 of those my objective has been: Collect More Power Moons. I have ~600 moons, and it's getting slightly repetitive. I am biased, though, since I don't tend to like triple A titles that much. I would prefer to play cheaper games that can beThis game is great. It isn't as much of a masterpiece as people say, though. This main story is too short. I have played for played for 36 hours, and 30 of those my objective has been: Collect More Power Moons. I have ~600 moons, and it's getting slightly repetitive. I am biased, though, since I don't tend to like triple A titles that much. I would prefer to play cheaper games that can be as fun and can take more time, such as: Celeste (20$), Undertale (10$). Terraria (10$), Doki Doki Literature Club (free), or League of Legends (free). I more time spent playing all of those game individually than Super Mario Odyssey, having just as much fun. This game is good, but it isn't the masterpiece it was made out to be.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. JAXmudge
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    People make Odyssey out to be a masterpiece, but it just isn't. it's just a liiiiitle bit short of being a masterpiece. My biggest gripe with this game is how most of the game is pretty easy (and also its learning curve for the controls.) Of course, i'd rather something be very easy than something be so hard you can't play it. But on the subject of all of the good things... there are tooPeople make Odyssey out to be a masterpiece, but it just isn't. it's just a liiiiitle bit short of being a masterpiece. My biggest gripe with this game is how most of the game is pretty easy (and also its learning curve for the controls.) Of course, i'd rather something be very easy than something be so hard you can't play it. But on the subject of all of the good things... there are too many for a 5000 character limit. First of all, the mobility is simply incredible. It sucks how it takes the full story (full "game") to adjust to this huge range of controls, but once you unlock post-game material it is simply ridiculous how easy it is to navigate these action-packed maps. I don't even want to hype this game up much more, though... you just need to play it for yourself.… Expand
  75. mefzeldernx
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Mario regresa en una nueva aventura en la que debe evitar el casamiento entre Bowser y Peach, renovándose al punto que innova en un género que ya se creía que no podía evolucionar más, "Super Mario Odyssey" es un nuevo ejemplo de como se debe hace un juego de plataformas 3D.
    Gráficamente soberbio, con físicas y controles que te permiten realizar la proeza que quieras hacen de éste juego    Mario regresa en una nueva aventura en la que debe evitar el casamiento entre Bowser y Peach, renovándose al punto que innova en un género que ya se creía que no podía evolucionar más, "Super Mario Odyssey" es un nuevo ejemplo de como se debe hace un juego de plataformas 3D.
    Gráficamente soberbio, con físicas y controles que te permiten realizar la proeza que quieras hacen de éste juego de Switch uno de los mejores Mario de la historia. Estéticamente también sorprende, con mundos muy diversos, diferentes nuevas habilidades por explotar y con cientos de cosas por explorar y coleccionar.
    No hay duda alguna, si tienes una Switch debes hacerte con "Super Mario Odyssey", es un juego que debes darte la oportunidad de disfrutarlo.    … Expand
  76. KayVen17
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 87/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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...
  80. jpacor
    Feb 8, 2018
    7
    Unpopular opinion, but I found Super Mario Odyssey to be incredibly average. The graphics are great, and the game itself is funny and bizarre in all the best ways. However, as a game it is very average and there isn't a whole lot of content. This isn't really a "sandbox" game by any means, it is mostly linear, which is fine for a platformer, it just so happens that the platforming is veryUnpopular opinion, but I found Super Mario Odyssey to be incredibly average. The graphics are great, and the game itself is funny and bizarre in all the best ways. However, as a game it is very average and there isn't a whole lot of content. This isn't really a "sandbox" game by any means, it is mostly linear, which is fine for a platformer, it just so happens that the platforming is very average too. The game is definitely worth playing if you are into past Mario games and platformers, but I'd suggest being patient and waiting until the price comes down… Expand
  81. 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
  82. TaMere
    Feb 7, 2018
    6
    It's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's NotIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not MeleeIt's Not Melee… Expand
  83. 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
  84. aztimh
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stellar game with outstanding music, clever design and puzzles. 10/10
  85. Kaitos
    Feb 5, 2018
    4
    Super Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relativelySuper Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relatively small compared and the soundtrack is rather forgettable aswell...I would go on but I know people will dismiss this as "hate" when it clearly is pointing out the flaws in Odyssey.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. MEFzelder
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    A mis 30 Nintendo vuelve a hacerme sentir un niño, Super Mario Odyssey es tan innovador como clásico, con unas físicas de ejemplo y una cámara impecable la serie vuelve a renovarse y a brindarnos un juego de plataformas perfecto.
    Mario no es reconocido por su historia, sino por la aventura. El viaje en esta ocasión nos lleva por escenarios muy distintos entre si que nos permiten ver    A mis 30 Nintendo vuelve a hacerme sentir un niño, Super Mario Odyssey es tan innovador como clásico, con unas físicas de ejemplo y una cámara impecable la serie vuelve a renovarse y a brindarnos un juego de plataformas perfecto.
    Mario no es reconocido por su historia, sino por la aventura. El viaje en esta ocasión nos lleva por escenarios muy distintos entre si que nos permiten ver hermosos paisajes y obligarnos a buscar dentro de ellos las energilunas que son la fuente para permitirnos rescatar a Peach del plan de Bowser de casarse con ella.
    Si tienes una Nintendo Switch éste juego es un esencial, la experiencia es impecable tanto en modo dock como portátil, y la jugabilidad es fresca y divertida tanto como Mario o como los personajes que Cappy controle.    … Expand
  90. EdwardG
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is as close to perfect as any game can be. After hitting 100% completion, I have to say it's one of the best games I've ever played, and would have been my game of the year for 2017 if not for Breath of the Wild.

    What makes it so good? To start with, it's core mechanics and formula are great. The capture mechanic really escalates this beyond other Mario games.    Super Mario Odyssey is as close to perfect as any game can be. After hitting 100% completion, I have to say it's one of the best games I've ever played, and would have been my game of the year for 2017 if not for Breath of the Wild.

    What makes it so good?

    To start with, it's core mechanics and formula are great. The capture mechanic really escalates this beyond other Mario games. There's something magic about being able to become practically every enemy you encounter and learning how to use their unique characteristics to your advantage. However, even without that fantastic new addition, the basics are all incredible. Movement is fluent, and the quest to find all 880 moons, and the many regional coins hidden in each kingdom, is fun - they make the game a lot bigger than I expected and the challenge presented by the sheer volume and creativity of the moons (which will surely be appreciated by completionists) kept me playing for more than 55 hours (the addictive minigames and leaderboards helped to bolster that playtime). After seeing everything the game has to offer, I was happy with the varying difficulty. Furthermore, Odyssey has an excellent tone, never taking itself too seriously, whilst being incredibly charming. There's a certain polish applied to everything in the game that keeps it consistent and keeps it feeling alive. Every single kingdom is impeccably well designed, from the soundtrack to the characters and creatures that live there. There isn't a single forgettable location, with it even making something memorable and interesting out of snow and water levels. I don't think I could pick a favourite nor the worst - every kingdom is truly special (however, I think it's only fair to give the stellar Metro Kingdom a mention). One of my favourite things was to discover what each kingdom had to offer, because of how distinct each is from the last. There's so much to see, and its a pleasure to be able to get absorbed in the excellent soundtrack and interact with the brilliant environments.

    It's fun. I don't see how anyone could dislike it - the variety is so intense that it's hard to imagine that there isn't something here for everyone. It's far better than any other Mario game I've ever played, and far surpasses the likes of Super Mario 64. This is one of those games that is so good that people will be using it as a benchmark for years; it's raised the standards for modern platformers and collectathons.

    Every single moment spent playing Odyssey is a moment well spent - this is an objectively perfect game that is deserving of it's universal praise, and of it's name. Odyssey, meaning epic journey, couldn't be a better fit.

    10/10    … Expand
  91. 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
  92. BrushedRed
    Feb 1, 2018
    8
    I enjoyed this thouroughly, but it’s not quite as good as it’s touted to be. A 97 is a bit much and being considered one of the greatest games of all time is a little exaggerated and dramatic. For what it is, though, it is cute. The graphics are nice and the gameplay is fun. The main story is pretty short and simple, but I think most everyone is here for the post-game anyway. CollectingI enjoyed this thouroughly, but it’s not quite as good as it’s touted to be. A 97 is a bit much and being considered one of the greatest games of all time is a little exaggerated and dramatic. For what it is, though, it is cute. The graphics are nice and the gameplay is fun. The main story is pretty short and simple, but I think most everyone is here for the post-game anyway. Collecting the moons is fun, but it can get repetitive at times. The game is mostly easy and the boss fights follow a clear pattern, but there Re some difficulty spikes here and there. I’d still recommend to casual gamers though.

    It definitely feels like a successor to Super Mario 64, but I found Super Mario 64 to be better. Super Mario Odysseus major problem for me is that the worlds are so small and claustrophobic. I feel like I could get the hype behind this game if the worlds were huge and immersive, but usually around the time you’re getting into a world is around the time you’ve seen all there is to see. There are hidden rooms and hidden moons here and there, but for the most part the worlds are very small. I’d even say Super Mario 64 has bigger worlds than this game. And despite this game playing wonderfully and has neat details even down to the HD ruble, I cannot give it higher than an 8. I got all moons, coins, souvenirs, music, etc in about 55 hours. Main story itself only takes about 10. For scale, I’ve done over 200 hours on Breath of the Wild. 55 hours for 100% completion in my opinion is quite a short game. Between Breath of the Wild and this, is much higher recommend Breath of the Wild, but if you have that and want something else to hold you over, I’d recommend this, but $60 is a bit steep for smallish worlds.    … Expand
  93. ziozxzioz
    Jan 31, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed. Nintendo marketed this as a big comeback to the old 3D mario style, and since there were now huge kingdoms with several moons (this game's take on stars) I thought it'd be something similar to Super Mario 64, and it feels like the game really tries to cash in on that good ol' 90s nostalgia.
    So, setting the superficial stuff aside (blocky suit and hat, for example) let's see how this game compares to the previous entries.
    64 had 7 stars per level, whereas Odyssey ranges from 30 to 80 per kingdom, give or take. The kingdoms ARE bigger, yes, but the amount of moons doesn't scale accordingly. This means that moons have inherently less value than a star had in previous games.
    In my opinion this has both positive and negative sides: on one hand, the player can be rewarded for finding hidden secrets in the map with something that actually holds value, instead of say, some coins; however, the player doesn't feel as satisfied when getting a particularly hard moon if they are getting one every 2 minutes for doing next to nothing.
    After finishing the game, getting moons seems like a chore, and the 250 and 500 moon rewards are not very fulfilling.
    This leads me to my next complain: hardly ever in this game, did I feel like there was a platforming challenge that actually seemed hard. This is a huge letdown because Mario's movements in this game are an absolute joy to perform, but you never really get a chance to use them for something that makes a difference, besides the occasional golden koopa race.
    And unfortunately, to me the captures seemed like something very gimmicky rather than an actual challenge. Almost every time you need to use a captured monster, the challenge is identifying that you need that capture. Once you take the frog to the place with the high ledge, you get your moon and the deal is done, no platforming skill required.
    The thing that gets me when comparing this game to Galaxy 2 for example, is the fact that upon getting all 250 stars, the game rewarded you with a painfully hard level where you had to apply everything you had learned during the game. It was a brilliant reward to give players who wanted to go the extra mile and doing the 100%.
    Mario Odyssey has two post-game levels: Dark Side of the Moon, a boss rush; and Darker Side of the Moon, a platforming level comparable on the surface to Galaxy 2's Grandmaster Galaxy.
    The problem is that the idea of difficulty for this levels is having them be long (and without checkpoints). They're not difficult, but you can get easily frustrated when after dying you have to repeat everything from the start.
    I had an interesting thought while playing this game. BotW and Odyssey were marketed kind of similarly, as a more open and adventurous game, with a bigger focus on exploration. There's a big problem with this approach for Odyssey, as opposed to Zelda.
    The only tangible rewards you can ever get out of exploration in Odyssey are moons and purple coins. This takes A LOT out of the mystery of exploring the land. In Zelda you can get new armor or weapons with unknown effects, or new ingredients to craft or cook, that's rewarding.
    Another problem with exploration in this game is that there is content locked before the endgame for no apparent reason, and this isn't communicated clearly. When I first began playing and reached Cascade Kingdom, I decided I was going to get every moon in the level before moving to the next one, but then I realized there were moons that were impossible to get, that is, blank spots on the moon list. After beating the game I went back and found out what those moons were: A Peach moon, which is a regular moon given to you by Peach, a couple of underground levels, a second koopa race... I don't understand why this content is locked at the beginning. The game is supposed to give you freedom to explore every kingdom, why don't they just do that? The moons that I had gotten and the layout of the level had become a blur by the time I got back and I had to re familiarize with the level and remember which moons I already had for no good reason.
    Overall I don't think this new approach suits Mario very good, and I hope to see a real comeback to the harder levels of previous games. I hope people start seeing this game for what it is rather than what it looks like, so we get better Mario games down the line.    … Expand
  94. 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.
  95. 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.)
  96. 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.
  97. allandor
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    It's not as good as some reviews want us to believe. Problem is most reviewers grew up with a Nintendo console and Mario I guess.
    It is not a bad game, but not as good as e.g. Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U. Even the visual are worse (at least on the TV).
    It is the old classic Mario story, Bowser kidnapped princess Peach and Mario is there for her rescue. To accomplish that, you must    It's not as good as some reviews want us to believe. Problem is most reviewers grew up with a Nintendo console and Mario I guess.
    It is not a bad game, but not as good as e.g. Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U. Even the visual are worse (at least on the TV).
    It is the old classic Mario story, Bowser kidnapped princess Peach and Mario is there for her rescue. To accomplish that, you must search for moons. Well and there are lot's of moons. I really thought that I already found many of them, but than realized that just in this "world"/"level" there were 69 moons ... and you only need a fraction of them to continue the story.
    And that the biggest flaw of the game in my opinion. Yes you can try to get them all but there are so many that you get the feeling they were just positioned so you have to do something after the story is over. It's more or less like getting all the flags in the old Assassins Creed game. It just isn't fun after you got 40 in the current world. Yes there are different worlds that also have many moons, but at some point the fun getting them is just over.
    It's a good game, but not as good as the hype promised.    … Expand
  98. steamcrusader
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    It's an odyssey, plain and simple. but the journey makes me feel like a tourist, to be honest, collecting odyssey souvenirs, having a brochure style map screen and seeing the sights, along with the goals which i won't spoil. the "power up equivalent" that we get with cappy is brilliant, giving us so much to work with over countless brilliantly though out kingdoms, from a hat town to-It's an odyssey, plain and simple. but the journey makes me feel like a tourist, to be honest, collecting odyssey souvenirs, having a brochure style map screen and seeing the sights, along with the goals which i won't spoil. the "power up equivalent" that we get with cappy is brilliant, giving us so much to work with over countless brilliantly though out kingdoms, from a hat town to- actually, i won't spoil it. one thing that i found doesn't work well, however, is multiplayer, but it might work better if i had more joy-cons. it takes elements from all six 3D games, not just the "main four" that we usually think of. the controls, especially with the roll and crouch, feels like 3D land, but other elements are reminiscent of galaxy. it's packed with references to 64, and the freeness to explore fixed areas full of collectibles which you gain access to after collecting a certain amount is CLEARLY taken from 64. sunshine doesn't get much, but there is a kingdom that feels like it's a reference to the game cube classic. I can't put much more without spoiling, but i will say this: get the game.… Expand
  99. night4
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    I didn't think I liked Mario games anymore. The last one I played was Mario 64, and while I enjoyed it for a while, I've never gone back to it.

    But Odyssey is kind of amazing. It plays like an updated version of Ocarina of Time, yet with Kirby-like power stealing mechanics. Brilliant decisions, both. We get a format we're familiar with, intuitive controls, and satisfying abilities.    I didn't think I liked Mario games anymore. The last one I played was Mario 64, and while I enjoyed it for a while, I've never gone back to it.

    But Odyssey is kind of amazing. It plays like an updated version of Ocarina of Time, yet with Kirby-like power stealing mechanics. Brilliant decisions, both. We get a format we're familiar with, intuitive controls, and satisfying abilities.

    The only negative thing I can think of is that after "completing" the game, you can go back and collect more moons from each stage, and that's not quite as fun as going through the stages for the first time. Overall, though, it's just incredible.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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  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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