Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

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  1. dharma
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is another game that has made Nintendo Switch the runaway success of 2017 and beyond. The premise is simple: what if you mix the open world aspect of games such as GTA and mixed that with the Mario formula. What you get is Mario Odyssey, a game that in any other year will be a 'game of the year'. It is beaten by Zelda Breath of the Wild, a testament of how NintendoSuper Mario Odyssey is another game that has made Nintendo Switch the runaway success of 2017 and beyond. The premise is simple: what if you mix the open world aspect of games such as GTA and mixed that with the Mario formula. What you get is Mario Odyssey, a game that in any other year will be a 'game of the year'. It is beaten by Zelda Breath of the Wild, a testament of how Nintendo completely dominates 2017.… Expand
  2. juaner
    Jan 26, 2018
    7
    Gráficamente increíble, los mundos son geniales y los diseños de niveles también, que el mundo evolucione al ir adquiriendo las lunas hacen del mundo algo con vida. El gameplay (el uso del sombrero) hace el juego original y algo fresco a la franquicia de la gran N, pero para mi no llega a superar a Mario Galaxy 2, los bosses son pobres y repetitivos ¿cuantas veces matamos a los conejos? 11Gráficamente increíble, los mundos son geniales y los diseños de niveles también, que el mundo evolucione al ir adquiriendo las lunas hacen del mundo algo con vida. El gameplay (el uso del sombrero) hace el juego original y algo fresco a la franquicia de la gran N, pero para mi no llega a superar a Mario Galaxy 2, los bosses son pobres y repetitivos ¿cuantas veces matamos a los conejos? 11 veces! siempre habían un mini cambio a la hora de vencerlos. La duración del juego base es muy corta, cuando uno gana siente que no se demoro nada ¿donde esta el resto del jeugo? fue lo primero que me pregunte. SI luego hay la posibilidad de ir por peach con muchas mas lunas y hacer el interminable lista de logros del Reino de los Hongos. Pero no es para nada comparable con las 49 galaxias de mario Galaxy 2.

    No siento que sea un juego malo, para nada, pero no un 8.9 siento que le falto mucho contenido más que su predecesores. Tenia mucho para explotar, aunque los lugares son re jugables hasta obtener TODO, se siente muy corto y pequeño.

    Pero enserio ame las mecanicas de este mario, el mundo 2D y el sobrero controlador AMOR puro.    … Expand
  3. Fruggstrix
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    After 100%ing this game, you just want more of it. Every aspect is so finely tuned that it even surpasses Galaxy, my favourite game of all time.
  4. Ashtoon
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stunning title from our lords nintendo if this was with the launch of switch it would be more popular than it is now
  5. MIERIOCRITIC
    Jan 24, 2018
    7
    buen juego, demasiado corto y muuuy facil. nintendo se basa otra vez en encontremos estrellitas... boses ridiculamente faciles...
  6. nelsonssj
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    super mario odyssey es punto culminante de un franquicia de mas de 32 años donde nos presenta unos gráficos perfectamente diseñados para el estilo de juego y un tas de cuadros por segundo nunca cae de 60 muy estable la variedad de ambientes y situaciones que presenta super mario odyssey es como un pintura abstracta ya que se puede transformar de distintas maneras al igual que su músicasuper mario odyssey es punto culminante de un franquicia de mas de 32 años donde nos presenta unos gráficos perfectamente diseñados para el estilo de juego y un tas de cuadros por segundo nunca cae de 60 muy estable la variedad de ambientes y situaciones que presenta super mario odyssey es como un pintura abstracta ya que se puede transformar de distintas maneras al igual que su música ya que no es tan exagerada como la de super mario galaxy no me mal entiendan me encanta su música pero eso de la orquesta en el espacio solo funciona con star wars ya que en super mario odyssey la música se activa en momento justo y en la situación justa como cuando entras tuberías pixeleadas y su historio bueno eso no se puede criticar ya que es un juego diseñado para el gameplay pero a la situación de raptar a la princesa peach nos motivos para continuar la odisea en el modo fotografía es una gran añadido ya que es lo que la mayoría de turista hacemos y también la forma de como usar a mario con 4 modos se uso de controles su vibración es para morirse es impecable y el postgame es un locura ya que no se siente obligado a tener que que hacer ya que uno lo hace por que quiere ya que obtener las lunas es un deseo y un placer un juego que se merece el game of the year 2017 espero que saque un dlc con almenos tres nuevos reinos y haber si peach o luigi se pueden usar y quiero que mario y peach se casen de una buena vez.… Expand
  7. AbodyReviewer
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing.
    The story is amazing
    The challenges are amazing
    This game deserves more love!
  8. agentken
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    First 10 hrs Odyssey is amazing with newly capture mechanic, sleeping T-rex, Ton of secret collectable moons. After 20 hours game is repetitive as hell. However, I could not stop collecting all the **** moons so I revised my score to the top-tier zone.
  9. imoviesreview
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    The tight controls and open world game play makes Super Mario Odyssey a blast to play. On top of that, the graphics make this game gorgeous to look at. It's not as good as Galaxy 2, but it still a fun game from beginning to end.
  10. Midnight
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Mario is played out. A has been. Something that Nintendo keeps around for sheer nostalgic value that provides nothing but a way to get starry-eyed 20 and 30-somethings to fork out more cash for the same thing.

    That's exactly what I thought before I played Super Mario Odyssey, but my god they've managed to breathe life back into this franchise. This was truly one of the most magical    Mario is played out. A has been. Something that Nintendo keeps around for sheer nostalgic value that provides nothing but a way to get starry-eyed 20 and 30-somethings to fork out more cash for the same thing.

    That's exactly what I thought before I played Super Mario Odyssey, but my god they've managed to breathe life back into this franchise. This was truly one of the most magical gaming experiences I've had in absolutely ages. It's just so incredibly well done, and it's great to see Nintendo really putting the time and care into a franchise like this. It's nice to be reminded or WHY they've been around for so long, and Super Mario Odyssey does just that. I wouldn't necessarily buy a Switch for it, but if you've already got one then you owe it to yourself to pick it up.    … Expand
  11. megamuffin1969
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    This game is perfect. it has a great framerate, stunning graphics for a Mario game, is pure fun every step of the way and adds a decent level of difficulty, so, if you have a switch then BUY THIS GAME!
  12. Figster512
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    I really enjoyed Super Mario Odyssey. I have played through almost every Mario game, and Odyssey is my second favorite of them all, behind 64. The level design is brilliant. The levels are massive and there are a ton of secrets and things to do throughout the levels and after you beat the game. From a visual standpoint, this might be the most beautiful game I've ever played. I wasI really enjoyed Super Mario Odyssey. I have played through almost every Mario game, and Odyssey is my second favorite of them all, behind 64. The level design is brilliant. The levels are massive and there are a ton of secrets and things to do throughout the levels and after you beat the game. From a visual standpoint, this might be the most beautiful game I've ever played. I was constantly in awe at the incredible scenery and graphics, and had to stop and take screenshots every so often. The soundtrack is forgettable for the most part, but there are a few good tracks. Mulitplayer mode is disappointing. Playing as Cappy is boring for Player 2 and makes the game less intuitive for PLayer 1. In terms of difficulty, Odyssey isn't particularly difficult. There are no lives. Whenever you "die", you lose coins. There were a few tricky sections, but for the most part Odyssey wasn't extremely challenging. But that's not a bad thing at all. It wasn't too easy, or too difficult. Just right. Overall, Odyssey is an essential game to own if you have a Switch.… Expand
  13. CH513
    Jan 20, 2018
    8
    Back at the Switch presentation in January 2017 and E3 2017, I was pretty skeptical about this game. Almost everyone else was like: "Wow! This will be the best Mario game ever!". I, instead, had low expectations because ever since 2010, I've felt the franchise had experienced a serious downfall, and my hype was on Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem Warriors and Xenoblade 2. Instead of seeingBack at the Switch presentation in January 2017 and E3 2017, I was pretty skeptical about this game. Almost everyone else was like: "Wow! This will be the best Mario game ever!". I, instead, had low expectations because ever since 2010, I've felt the franchise had experienced a serious downfall, and my hype was on Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem Warriors and Xenoblade 2. Instead of seeing a masterpiece in the trailers, I just saw a 5 or 6/10 game, but decided to give it the benefit of doubt, and not jump to immediate conclusions. Eventually, I got my hands on the Switch, and Super Mario Odyssey as well, and decided to give it a chance. And as you can see by this 8/10, I believe it's pretty clear that the game largely exceeded my initial expectations, but it still left something to be desired.

    Firstly, the game marks the first time Mario's cap serves any purpose besides being part of Mario's design. In this game, the cap is an entity named Cappy, who assists Mario on his journey to save Princess Peach, because Tiara (Cappy's sister) was taken by Bowser as well. Cappy can do multiple things in this game, such as allowing Mario to control other beings or acting as some sort of platform for Mario to extend his jumps. The game features several areas (kingdoms) to explore. In them you can collect Power Moons, which are required to advance in the main story. There's so many Power Moons in the game that it can take a long time to gather them all, depending on how much time you dedicate to the game. I also love the visuals in this game (best-looking Mario title I've played), as well as those segments where you become 2D Mario in segments that resemble the original Super Mario Bros. back in 1985. And it's also cool how you can customize your ship and get special outfits for Mario.

    However, I have several complaints. The story is pretty much the same as always. The difficulty is low for most of the time, except in some Bonus rooms or in Boss Rematches. It's cool how Mario can wear several types of costumes, but I wish they served any other purpose aside from allowing you to get access to some rooms, like having some sort of special ability, a strength and a weakness. The bosses are awesome-looking, but nearly all of them are underwhelming in dificulty, even Bowser himself. The music is very forgettable, except for maybe 2 or 3 tracks. The motion controls in the game feel so forced. Cappy may give a lot of gameplay options, but character-wise, he's the worst companion Mario has ever had. And Nintendo seems to have attempted to create a group of villains to replace the Koopalings, but they failed terribly: the Broodals. All of them are highly dislikeable, have extremely easy boss fights and are so generic and boring.

    Super Mario Odyssey is a good game to a certain extent. Sure, it exceeded my 5/10 expectations, but it still isn't the first game I'd recomend parents to give their son/daughter for Christmas with a Nintendo Switch. However, the game is fun, and you will probably enjoy it all the way.    … Expand
  14. FrankoAmmo
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Wow....finally completed the game last evening! What a masterpiece. This is a game that deserves a 10 out of 10. The size of the different kingdoms is perfect and there was so much effort put in the level design and the graphics which are amazing. The ability to change characters with some enemies is awesome. The bosses were pretty easy in general, but I like the fact that you need to beWow....finally completed the game last evening! What a masterpiece. This is a game that deserves a 10 out of 10. The size of the different kingdoms is perfect and there was so much effort put in the level design and the graphics which are amazing. The ability to change characters with some enemies is awesome. The bosses were pretty easy in general, but I like the fact that you need to be smart to hit them a few times instead of easily hitting them 20 times. I completed the main story in about 8 hours (about 80% of purple coins and 261 moons). I was not looking everywhere, but I was looking. There is a power moon and/or a mini-game every 2-3 minutes if you look properly. I really like collectibles, but 999 power moons is just too much lol 250 would have been more than enough. I think I will replay it to try to gather 500 moons, but I am not sure yet. The music is good as usual, but nothing incredible. I personally played with the detached joy-con and I really enjoyed the experience!

    Super Mario Odyssey is the best Mario game ever for me!    … Expand
  15. JAMESSKEY
    Jan 18, 2018
    8
    I don't really play a lot of Mario games but my sibling got a switch for Christmas with Odyssey so I thought I would try it out. It is now one of my favorite platformers to play. It has so many things to do in this game like looking around for power moons in a world to power the up the odyssey to get to the next world, having a thing to find and see like minigames secrets a new encounter,I don't really play a lot of Mario games but my sibling got a switch for Christmas with Odyssey so I thought I would try it out. It is now one of my favorite platformers to play. It has so many things to do in this game like looking around for power moons in a world to power the up the odyssey to get to the next world, having a thing to find and see like minigames secrets a new encounter, coins to get some stuff in the world like new costumes for Mario. I will say it is a bit, easy especially for adults but for kids, I'm sure it will be a bit challenging for them. If you have a switch this is a must buy.… Expand
  16. yongsteryan
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    love this game so much 75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75love this game so much 75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters75 chracters… Expand
  17. Ninotaku51
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is not only a game that mixes the whole history of this great video game franchise and makes it a modern classic like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, but they also knew how to exploit the gameplay of the game and take it to maximum. It is a mandatory game for people who want to release a Nintendo Switch before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Mario KartSuper Mario Odyssey is not only a game that mixes the whole history of this great video game franchise and makes it a modern classic like Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy, but they also knew how to exploit the gameplay of the game and take it to maximum. It is a mandatory game for people who want to release a Nintendo Switch before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is one of the best games in history where any type of player can enter this magnificent Mario odyssey.… Expand
  18. ttoraddora
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Another one of the Nintendo Mario games that every Mario fan must have in their game collection.
  19. Sdfgboy
    Jan 17, 2018
    3
    As a long time Mario fan I found this game to be extremely disappointing.
    I will not go into details, pretty much 60% of the negative reviews pointed out the flaws of that game and explained in details the problems.
    The problems of that game being that it is: -Easy, but I mean TOO EASY, even a 3 years old would be able to complete it. Mario Galaxy was aimed at a young audience, but    As a long time Mario fan I found this game to be extremely disappointing.
    I will not go into details, pretty much 60% of the negative reviews pointed out the flaws of that game and explained in details the problems.
    The problems of that game being that it is:
    -Easy, but I mean TOO EASY, even a 3 years old would be able to complete it. Mario Galaxy was aimed at a young audience, but atleast it was a bit challenging, I don't say no to such easy difficulty, but give us the possibility to choose for a higher difficulty for the a little more "extreme" players;
    -Bland and empty, the level design is so awful and honestly, it hurts me to say that but even another mediocre Sonic game known as Sonic Forces had a better level design. Well, the bad level design is especially in the overworld, when you enter one special stage it gets a little better, but that's not saying much;
    -The story, no comment it's just bad;
    -The music is inexistant;
    -Open World/Collectathon don't mix well with platformers. I think that many can agree that the base idea was bad, Zelda BOTW was a lot less hated because the base idea wasn't awful. Zelda BOTW is using the Dark Souls formula and is beautiful, making up for an excellent open world. Mario Odyssey, looks, feels and pretty is boring, empty and soulless. The team working for Mario Odyssey clearly have never done a single open world/sandbox/collectathon before and this is where comes the incompetency;
    -It is full of nostalgia and that's pretty much why it gets much praise, honestly it doesn't make it bad, but I wanted to point it out;
    -No charm, at all;
    -Overall boring: See points stated before;

    I'm also expecting some sort of censorship on Metacritic, especially considering that there are 223 negative ratings for 16 negative reviews, while there are 89 mixed ratings for 49 mixed reviews. I might be paranoid, but if my review happen to disappear, hopefully you will remember it.
    And please guys, understand that this game is not as good as you make it look like, again I didn't go in dept with my review, but many other people did successfully tell you what was wrong with it.
    Honestly this game is not a proper sequel to SM64, the DS version of the game was more of a sequel to be entirely honest.    … Expand
  20. OtakuFlame
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    ITS A MASTERPIECE 10/10. You got the fun levels, you got the new capture ability, you got the mini games, and the online leader boards for the free run challenges. Levels are designed so seamlessly so much diversity and platforming combined with exploration as the main theme it's so good. For some time it had seemed Nintendo had been struggling trying to recapture what made Mario the kingITS A MASTERPIECE 10/10. You got the fun levels, you got the new capture ability, you got the mini games, and the online leader boards for the free run challenges. Levels are designed so seamlessly so much diversity and platforming combined with exploration as the main theme it's so good. For some time it had seemed Nintendo had been struggling trying to recapture what made Mario the king of video games and with Super Mario Odyssey I can say, MARIO IS BACK BAYBEEEE.… Expand
  21. jeanphilt
    Jan 16, 2018
    9
    It's a good game for playing in front of my kids. Yes, it's relatively easy for someone my age but there are some harder zones. I'm a big fan of Dark Souls but sometimes, I like smaller challenges. I like exploring in this game, trying to find every moon. Using the hat to take control of enemies (NPCs) is a great to make the gameplay a lot more diverse. Like many games from Nintendo, IIt's a good game for playing in front of my kids. Yes, it's relatively easy for someone my age but there are some harder zones. I'm a big fan of Dark Souls but sometimes, I like smaller challenges. I like exploring in this game, trying to find every moon. Using the hat to take control of enemies (NPCs) is a great to make the gameplay a lot more diverse. Like many games from Nintendo, I can't put 10/10 because the graphics are too far behind competition in term of resolution, 1080p should be minimum and 4k should be the goal.… Expand
  22. Yoyoshiman
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far the best Super Mario game. I've played all of them and this one is awesome. The story is incredible and the ending is awesome. Even when you finish the game there is so much to do. Such as revisiting kingdoms to collect more power moons and playing mini games. You can even customize Mario and the odyssey. They also make coins useful in this game. It can be used as currency to buy stuff and you loose 10 coins when you die. There are also purple coins that are unique to each stage which can be used to customize Mario and the odyssey. The most comparable came to Super Mario Odyssey is Super Mario Galaxy. The game takes so many traits from Galaxy, sunshine and 64. For example the health bar from Galaxy, cappy-less stages like flood-less stages from sunshine, and the fact that you can change into the old 64 Mario model in the mushroom kingdom is absolutely awesome. there are so many 64 references that you have to play to have the full experience.… Expand
  23. EdgarEM
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Una de las mejores experiencias de juego que nos remonta a aquellos tiempos de la Nintendo 64, visualmente es magnifico con una banda sonora que te atrapan y te introducen dentro de cada uno de los niveles, la variedad es grandiosa dentro de cada uno de los mundos con horas y horas de juego en solitario o acompañado.
  24. Rewenom
    Jan 14, 2018
    9
    Великолепный платформер для детей и взрослых.
    Плюсы:
    -Приятная графика и 60фпс (а это на около-мобильной консоли) -Уникальные локации, как стилистически, так и геймплейно -Кол-во секретов и мест интереса на квадратные метры просто зашкаливает -Около-идеальный геймдизайн -Отсутствие микротранзакций и лутбоксов (аллилуя) Минусы: -Банальный сюжет с малым кол-вом юмора -Слабые    Великолепный платформер для детей и взрослых.
    Плюсы:
    -Приятная графика и 60фпс (а это на около-мобильной консоли)
    -Уникальные локации, как стилистически, так и геймплейно
    -Кол-во секретов и мест интереса на квадратные метры просто зашкаливает
    -Около-идеальный геймдизайн
    -Отсутствие микротранзакций и лутбоксов (аллилуя)
    Минусы:
    -Банальный сюжет с малым кол-вом юмора
    -Слабые музыкальное оформление и voice acting
    -Слишком дорого стоит (игра категории B за 60 долларов)    … Expand
  25. Bloops25
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Easily my favorite game. right as I got through the first kingdom I knew I would 100% it. A game where I can find the only flaw to be pushing the motion controls overboard. The best part is that it is fun to just run around and see what Mario's new abilities can do.
  26. Gavsonmeleck
    Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Just how HOW do you do it nintendo make MY FAVORTE GAME OF ALL TIME all the kingdoms are good add are not regular old mario level such as the cascide kingdom its a grass world... WITH DINOSAURS!!! Buy it now NOW
  27. cmmather17
    Jan 13, 2018
    9
    This game is incredible. easily the best Mario game since galaxy. I recently got the Nintendo Switch with Super Mario Odyssey, and I loved this game. So, let's see why it's so good.

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

    Level Design

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

    Mechanics

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

    Story

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

    Conclusion

    I'd say this game is very, very good. the only problem that I have with it is that it's maybe a little too easy, and by that I mean the actual story part of the game is a little to easy, but that's about it. thanks for reading my review. bye!    … Expand
  28. Savar25
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    Amazing game lots of fun people might say that it’s too easy and I agree but the game is too easy if your mission is not to find all the power moons and some of them are pretty hard to find and it does not need to be hard if you are having fun playing. Overall I’ll give it a 9/10
  29. klasflod
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    Man... Nintendo was on a tear in 2017. Truly an epic year and Mario Oddyssey makes the year one for the history books. Zelda and Mario did what only they can do this year, push the industry to rethink their restraints. Just play this game, you'll not be dissappointed.
  30. shado474
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    This title truly became enjoyable for me only in post-game. Most of the pre-Bowser content is so easy that there is no sense of accomplishment at all - and there is even an easier mode with more guidance! I never expect Mario games to be very hard due because they're targeting a broad audience, but compared to previous main entries this one was just too easy during the first 10 hours.This title truly became enjoyable for me only in post-game. Most of the pre-Bowser content is so easy that there is no sense of accomplishment at all - and there is even an easier mode with more guidance! I never expect Mario games to be very hard due because they're targeting a broad audience, but compared to previous main entries this one was just too easy during the first 10 hours.

    Now, later in the game, for those aiming to get all the moons, it gets much more challenging and fun - and sometimes frustrating, too. The good side of that game is that it offers a lot of post-game content and replay value, even for experienced platforming gamers. After 30 hours of playtime, I collected about 2/3 of all the moons and I'm still having a lot of fun with the game. I'm recommending this one for everyone, but most gamers will likely have to spend several hours before getting into the fun stuff.    … Expand
  31. swissjm
    Jan 10, 2018
    10
    Nintendo heard fans and steered Mario in a new direction for this "back-to-the-basics", yet packed-with-content, installment of the 3D Super Mario franchise. Super Mario Odyssey hearkens back to what made the 3D platform collectible genre so enthralling; exploration combined with intuitive play-ability. With previous installments of 3D Mario games taking a more linear approach (Super MarioNintendo heard fans and steered Mario in a new direction for this "back-to-the-basics", yet packed-with-content, installment of the 3D Super Mario franchise. Super Mario Odyssey hearkens back to what made the 3D platform collectible genre so enthralling; exploration combined with intuitive play-ability. With previous installments of 3D Mario games taking a more linear approach (Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario 3D World), Super Mario Odyssey charts a new, yet familiar, direction by encouraging players to explore large sandbox levels packed with collectibles. Not only are there Power Moons (the main collectible in the game) scattered everywhere in each level, there are also coins one can use to purchase clothing, and purple coins to purchase level specific materials. The new and main mechanic of the game is using Mario's hat and companion, Cappy, to take over enemies and utilize their abilities to further explore and discover each area. The game also allows players to play at their own pace and to control the extent of their exploration. If the player explores and takes risks they are rewarded with Power Moons, coins, and extra challenges. Don't expect anything new story-wise (this is a Mario game after all). The focus is the game play and level design; and they are both phenomenal. If you are a fan of Super Mario 64 and the several 3D platform collectible games that are like it, Super Mario Odyssey is cut from the same cloth and you will enjoy it. This game is a perfect 10 in my book.… Expand
  32. Ibanez89
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am just lost for words. How am I going to start this?

    I currently have 526 moons within 1 week of play purely because I couldn't put the game down. Infact, I am actually trying to slow down because I don't want it to end just yet.
    From my first moments of playing, it is evident to me and probably most of the people who have played this that Nintendo have gone all out with this to give us what we wanted.
    I personally haven't seen a game with this much excitement, attention to detail and personality in a very long time. Probably since Banjo-Kazooie on the N64. I am STILL discovering new areas and secrets! There is just a mindblowing amount of things to do in this game and I've had a smile on my face the whole time.
    In terms of longevity, if you are gathering moons just to unlock each world with the occasional extras you stumble across, you will most likely finish the main game with around 150-200 moons from memory, out of the massive total of 880 moons that are waiting to be found. That's not even a quarter of the game!

    The game is insanely fun and it holds a very even challenge while being fair, but also challenging the people who want to play further or to the end.
    The best part is, it's fresh throughout its entirety and looks stunning. You will always be wanting to explore and discover new things since every world has its own style and characteristics. Consistency is at an all time high as there is not a single point where the game starts to hit a downfall (cough yooka-laylee)

    If you have a switch, there is no reason to avoid getting Mario Odyssey. It will have you hooked for hours. I've marked it as a 10 since its a 9.8 from me. Literally the only thing that drops it from a perfect 10 is how easy it is to get a lot of the moons. In saying that, there are so many well hidden and challenging moons that make up for it. Since the game is incredibly fun, the easy factor doesn't really become a major issue.

    I'm calling it. This is my favourite 3D Mario game ever. Not Mario 64, Not Mario Sunshine, Not Mario Galaxy, but this. It has the DNA from every one of them.
    Eventhough all those games are fantastic as well, I personally think that this is the pinnacle now and also a key indicator for other developers to take notes on how a successful platformer should be.
    Much love Nintendo :)    … Expand
  33. thehonestwalrus
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    This game is filled with treasures lurking around every corner, and provides hours upon hours of game time. Masterpiece.
  34. Nick_Mad
    Jan 8, 2018
    9
    If anyone ask my "what is the best platformer of the year?" I will tell him that it is.......Super MARIO Odyssey. It is genius game in many aspects. It has good graphic,interesting gameplay and etc. But most of all I was disappointed in it's only minuse. It is a finding of moons for your ship odyssey. I doesn't like when I need to find 30(!) moons on a little level. It's just pulls theIf anyone ask my "what is the best platformer of the year?" I will tell him that it is.......Super MARIO Odyssey. It is genius game in many aspects. It has good graphic,interesting gameplay and etc. But most of all I was disappointed in it's only minuse. It is a finding of moons for your ship odyssey. I doesn't like when I need to find 30(!) moons on a little level. It's just pulls the durability of game. So It's still the best platformer of the year.… Expand
  35. kickinbck199317
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is pretty much as close as a game can get to perfection. Nintendo must be on something that no other developer can get ahold of because they create the most wacky and creative level designs and characters that ACTUALLY WORK in recent history. Everything about the game is extremely charming, engaging, and downright FUNNNNN. Love it and highly recommend this game toSuper Mario Odyssey is pretty much as close as a game can get to perfection. Nintendo must be on something that no other developer can get ahold of because they create the most wacky and creative level designs and characters that ACTUALLY WORK in recent history. Everything about the game is extremely charming, engaging, and downright FUNNNNN. Love it and highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys platformers...actually anyone who enjoys videogames. (Only knock I have is that it can sometimes feel too easy to someone who is used to challenging video games, but you can always just create your own challenge if you want.)… Expand
  36. Mumbumflrflr
    Jan 8, 2018
    8
    The game is very enjoyable, unless you are doing two players and only have one set of joycons. The game seems like it tries to be more than what it is so about halfway through the art style breaks. The game does have visually appealing graphics and fun to play, but the gameplay becomes more of a collect every egg in the world type of game once you finish the main story. The controlsThe game is very enjoyable, unless you are doing two players and only have one set of joycons. The game seems like it tries to be more than what it is so about halfway through the art style breaks. The game does have visually appealing graphics and fun to play, but the gameplay becomes more of a collect every egg in the world type of game once you finish the main story. The controls aren't very nice whenever your aren't playing two players.… Expand
  37. Pnx725
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Well done Nintendo, considering I bought the Switch cause of this game and I was not dissapointed says much. I got a lot of fun and nostalgia playing this game. Keep up the good work!
  38. memus
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    It may be the first Mario game since Super Mario Bros that felt fresh for me. The mechanics are beautiful. Most levels look gorgeous on TV (so it has never felt that my Switch had run out of juice). Also this game is full of surprises and takes bold choices to entertain player. Like riding a tyrannosaur just because it's cool. Also the mix of Mario visuals and more realistic design workedIt may be the first Mario game since Super Mario Bros that felt fresh for me. The mechanics are beautiful. Most levels look gorgeous on TV (so it has never felt that my Switch had run out of juice). Also this game is full of surprises and takes bold choices to entertain player. Like riding a tyrannosaur just because it's cool. Also the mix of Mario visuals and more realistic design worked well in most levels (like New Donk City, oh, that jazz song there).
    Not a ten due to:
    -Sometimes boring bosses
    -And most importantly some levels and designs felt out of place (like the cooking one or caterpillar design)
    -And finally with new mechanic for each monster the game spread too thin in some places.    … Expand
  39. D4yko
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This game is one of my favorite games ever. It just does everything right. The Movement felt amazing. Every World felt different than the one before and i just had fun with the game and thats what matters the most. The only thing that might be a flaw is that it is too easy but i still had fun!
  40. robertoiglesias
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Once again, the Super Mario series comes back stronger than ever! A whole new adventure that you just can't miss!
  41. SANDYkinz
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    This is my game of the year and one of my favorite games of all time. This is such a special game, its so much fun and very inventive. It's not a difficult game which i think adds to it, i can just sit down and have fun for as long as i want. This game along with Zelda BotW are more than enough reason to drop money on a switch. Dont miss out on this game!
  42. Idoshany
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    זה הוא המשחק הכי טוב אי פעם!
    העולמות יצירתיים, השליטה במריו מושלמת, והמחניקה החדשה של קאפי ממש מגניבה, להשתלת על דמויות רבות במשחק רק עם הקובע זה ממש מגניב!
    אם אתם לא משחקים במשחקת אז מה לאזעזל אתם עושים אם החיים שלכם!
  43. RuggedManFan
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. In my opinion, it is the best Mario game of the franchise. All of the kingdoms are quite lovely and offers a great variety places to explore. It is what I consider to be the true sequel to Super Mario 64 from the Nintendo 64 era. Though, the main story is quite short and easy and can be completed in around an hour, that isn't what makes this game amazing. So if you're someone who doesn't like collectathons and trying to get every little thing then this game might not be for you, but for someone who loves to 100% games then this game will be perfect for you. There are over 850 moons in the game (maxing out at 999 moons including the ones you buy from the shops infinitely) and most kingdoms have regional coins which you collect to buy stickers or props for your Odyssey (usually 50 or 100 regional coins per kingdom). The game is NOT perfect in any way, and that's the only reason why it doesn't get a 10 from me. Just to say though, that is not a bad thing to say about a fantastic game like this, I want games that are not perfect already as it'll give room for improvement in the next lineup in Mario games. You will get a TON of hours out of this game, as I currently have around 700 moons and already have 52 hours into the game. Solid game, definitely worth the $60 you must pay for it.… Expand
  44. blackegg13
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This game is on an epic scale! There was none other game in 2017 that I spent so much time enjoying my self. Yes story line is old and easy, but that is were other negative reviewers are short sighted. The real game starts after you finish the story and oh boy! is it challenging. Some of the moons will leave you thinking for hours or jumping to youtube for some help. Great tribute to oldThis game is on an epic scale! There was none other game in 2017 that I spent so much time enjoying my self. Yes story line is old and easy, but that is were other negative reviewers are short sighted. The real game starts after you finish the story and oh boy! is it challenging. Some of the moons will leave you thinking for hours or jumping to youtube for some help. Great tribute to old 8bit and the N64 version of the game. Worth every penny!… Expand
  45. DiegoGamerX
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    Fantástico, me parece muy bueno el nuevo enfoque en viajar y conocer mundos, no le doy 10 porque me parece ya MUY cliché rescatar a Peach pero eso no le quita lo entretenido
  46. A-A-Ron837
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    For me, the game's strongest point was the controls. They are tremendously fun to use, and I can't tell you how many times I have just stopped what I'm doing to do a cool flip. It is always very satisfying to pull of a jump or reach an area you wouldn't have access to without this large move set. Combine that with the large amount of collectability and replayability, and you've got a gameFor me, the game's strongest point was the controls. They are tremendously fun to use, and I can't tell you how many times I have just stopped what I'm doing to do a cool flip. It is always very satisfying to pull of a jump or reach an area you wouldn't have access to without this large move set. Combine that with the large amount of collectability and replayability, and you've got a game that is extremely fun and highly addicting.… Expand
  47. JayJayJay898989
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey
    This game is fabulous. It uses great game mechanics and controls, immersive gameplay and impeccable animations, which adds up to the marvel that is "Super Mario Odyssey." My experience with this game was a memorable one, and today, in my first short, I'll be going over what makes this game the remarkable achievement that Nintendo Switch fans can't stop playing.
    A    Super Mario Odyssey
    This game is fabulous. It uses great game mechanics and controls, immersive gameplay and impeccable animations, which adds up to the marvel that is "Super Mario Odyssey." My experience with this game was a memorable one, and today, in my first short, I'll be going over what makes this game the remarkable achievement that Nintendo Switch fans can't stop playing.

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

    OVERALL VERDICT:

    10/10 - Masterpiece

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

    Merry Christmas to you all! And KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP Gaming!    … Expand
  48. Wafflepiegon72
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    Best Mario game ever in my opinion. It doesn’t hold back up. It’s an expirement and it bloody worked well. It is the best we’re gonna get to a Super Mario 64 and it’s more than I could’ve asked for. The whole capture works perfectly and I love almost all of them (not too big on the T Rex and Chain Chomp.) I also like how the story just kicks in at the starting line. No filler like otherBest Mario game ever in my opinion. It doesn’t hold back up. It’s an expirement and it bloody worked well. It is the best we’re gonna get to a Super Mario 64 and it’s more than I could’ve asked for. The whole capture works perfectly and I love almost all of them (not too big on the T Rex and Chain Chomp.) I also like how the story just kicks in at the starting line. No filler like other games, just right into the good stuff. And even after you’ve beaten bowser and done the main story, you’ve barely scratched the surface Of odyssey. A million more moons have become available and the Moon and Mushroom Kingdom have been unlocked. This is the epitome of what makes a game good. A good story,, tons of stuff to do and see and tons of replay value. If future Mario games can be as good as this masterpiece, then Nintendo have a bright future ahead of them.… Expand
  49. MeriganOslimono
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is unquestionably the best in the entire series, maybe even the best Nintendo game ever, if we disregard Breath of the Wild. Mario controls amazingly, Cappy isn't used as a crutch like the Spin move in Galaxy or the FLUDD in Sunshine, it serves to enhance your own abilities if you know how to use it right, and the abundance of moons makes you feel like you're alwaysSuper Mario Odyssey is unquestionably the best in the entire series, maybe even the best Nintendo game ever, if we disregard Breath of the Wild. Mario controls amazingly, Cappy isn't used as a crutch like the Spin move in Galaxy or the FLUDD in Sunshine, it serves to enhance your own abilities if you know how to use it right, and the abundance of moons makes you feel like you're always making progress and is incredibly satisfying. The sheer open-ness of the kingdoms in the this game puts Sunshine and 64 to shame, and New Donk City is possibly the best one in the game (The festival skyrockets it's fun value %200). You have NO IDEA how much fun it is to run around ad jump and collect moon and purple coins and buy outfits and decorations for the Odyssey until you have played this game and experienced it on your own. You will not be disappointed with this purchase, it is well worth $100 with all it's content and stellar design. Buy this game if you have a Switch, and if not, buy a Switch bundled with this game.… Expand
  50. vora_bat
    Jan 1, 2018
    7
    I'm giving the game 7 out of 10, because i'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I acknowledge the existence of other games, that deserve 10 out of 10, and Mario Odysses is definitely not one of them. Mario Odyssey is a fine game. It is fun, but a very repetitive. It uses a lot of mechanics from previous games, and invent just a few new. The main problem of this game, is that if you're notI'm giving the game 7 out of 10, because i'm not a Nintendo fanboy, and I acknowledge the existence of other games, that deserve 10 out of 10, and Mario Odysses is definitely not one of them. Mario Odyssey is a fine game. It is fun, but a very repetitive. It uses a lot of mechanics from previous games, and invent just a few new. The main problem of this game, is that if you're not collecting all the moons on all levels, which is absolutely not important, you will finish levels pretty quickly, because the requirements to beat them are too simple.… Expand
  51. Tanis13
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here we are, guys. The mostly-anticipated game for the Nintendo Switch and of course, as one of them, this year. Super Mario Odyssey attempts to bring new ideas to the table without going overboard and right away it just straight out worked. Sure the changes to certain Mario gameplay may be a huge hit-in-the-spot, but you can easily ignore all of this game's problems due to the way this game's presentation is being shown right when the game is being played. Just how many games do I need to give this very high score anyways? This is the best game of all time on the Nintendo Switch. You get to explore different worlds and it's a very relaxing game. It's doesn't exist words for how good this game is, it's that good.… Expand
  52. Jimmydm90
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This is the Mario game I've pined for ever since the days of Mario 64 and Sunshine. Playing the Mario Galaxy games I always felt something was lacking and I couldn't quite put my finger on it but now I know. It's freedom and player agency that made sunshine and 64 so special. The ability to use Mario's dynamic acrobatic move-set to go anywhere and do anything. Super Mario Odyssey has thatThis is the Mario game I've pined for ever since the days of Mario 64 and Sunshine. Playing the Mario Galaxy games I always felt something was lacking and I couldn't quite put my finger on it but now I know. It's freedom and player agency that made sunshine and 64 so special. The ability to use Mario's dynamic acrobatic move-set to go anywhere and do anything. Super Mario Odyssey has that in spades.

    And in Mario Odyssey, the places you can go and the actions you can take are all worth exploring which keeps you peeking around every bend for the next hidden treasure. No game in recent memory has filled me with more warmth and pure joy than Mario Odyssey. It is a love letter to all that Mario is and has been while also flipping the formula upside down. I honestly can't imagine not having Cappy in future installments as he opens up infinite gameplay possibilities for the future. Do yourself a favor and play Super Mario Odyssey. It truly is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  53. NetherHacker
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This is my first ever main series Mario game and switch game and i am so glad that I got this game its so beautiful the control's are amazing and the worlds are so fun to explore I will never forget the time I first played this game and when I finished this I was super sad because I was having so much fun so if you are planning to get a switch then get this with it!
  54. Cumminsoco
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best I've played in a long time. The controls are extremely fluent, the story, though very basic on the surface, has different subplots which do a perfect job at keeping the player gripped. The hat throwing mechanic, although it may look like a cheap gimmick, actually makes the game a lot more interesting. One problem may be the overabundance of motion controls,This game is one of the best I've played in a long time. The controls are extremely fluent, the story, though very basic on the surface, has different subplots which do a perfect job at keeping the player gripped. The hat throwing mechanic, although it may look like a cheap gimmick, actually makes the game a lot more interesting. One problem may be the overabundance of motion controls, with some moves requiring them, but overall, it stays a fun game, and I'm satisfied with it's place on the Switch.… Expand
  55. SortOfCritic
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    This game features a welcomed and appreciated return to form, with the platforming akin to the days of 64 and sunshine. but it still struggles to escape the shadow of Super Mario Galaxy, a game which it has failed to top in my eyes. Some of the tedious missions, but mostly a real lack of interest to collect them all, keep me from liking this game as much as Galaxy or 64
  56. TheCatalyst
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    This is a proper sequel to Super Mario 64. Diverse worlds, a throwback to nostalgia while still being new, creative music, old and new sound effects, varied NPCs, there is a lot to love about this game. The amount of collectibles is staggering and not to mention the types of tasks to get a moon vary greatly. Taking control of minions is more fun than I would have expected, but one of theThis is a proper sequel to Super Mario 64. Diverse worlds, a throwback to nostalgia while still being new, creative music, old and new sound effects, varied NPCs, there is a lot to love about this game. The amount of collectibles is staggering and not to mention the types of tasks to get a moon vary greatly. Taking control of minions is more fun than I would have expected, but one of the best aspects of this game is how well Mario handles, tight and responsive. This has everything you could want in a sandbox 3D Mario game. You will not be disappointed. After you finish the main game...it will pull on your heartstrings if you grew up playing Mario 64. It's a wondrous surprise.
    There are only minimal missteps that hurt it for me. The unlock able end worlds are a total let down in my eye. And there should be less moons. Less and harder would be better in my eye.    … Expand
  57. firedragon2225
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a brilliant game which seamlessly throws back to the classic while mixing it up with innovations like Cappy and the new kingdoms to explore. This game also allows Mario to control and move way better than any of his predecessors. With so much to do even after the main story, Super Mario Odyssey will bring you back after time and time again, like it has many others.
  58. BlueLighting
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game so much First one thing people seem to bash on about is the difficulty,some say its the same old 2d game slapped into a 3d game.2 Words you are wrong first its a Mario game just look at Mario galaxy 2 and tell me that the final boss is even partly hard and I will face palm myself.Just tell me how you could compare that final boss to you freaking possessing a trex in the 2nd world thats about 11 or 12 kingdom's before the final boss the final boss,Some say its total old content.When in reality have you possessed a tank,yoshi,a trex,and Bowser!Or get chased by a trex in new donk city.Then later have a section where you go pixel mode and play jump man aka donkey kon the first game Mario aka Jumpman debuted in?In fact the only reason I consider giving it a 9 is because of the motion controls and thats it.Added Sarcastic remark The games totally easy its not like every single technique has its situation use which takes time to practice and the fact every transformation has a limit you have to go and find a way to make it useful example People who don't know how every transformation is useful someway:Oh look a useless goomba it can't jump high it's useless.People who do know how every transformation has a use:Hm a goomba what should I do.1 minute later finally I stacked 100 goomba now I can jump to the sky.Also side note for people who don't know you lose 10 coins and you can buy stuff with it in a non mario rpg game!… Expand
  59. EM3R50N
    Dec 28, 2017
    7
    Comment 1: Very short game and doesn't take much time to beat.

    Comment 2: Loved Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, even Super Mario Bros ... but this game can't hold my attention and seems like it was made for very young players. Sad!

    PS: Breath of the Wild is a 10!
  60. Laurenz
    Dec 27, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS AHEAD
    So the gameplay was fun and all but what really pissed me off was the story:
    You play this little man trying to save a princess from this bowser chad who wants to "force"-marry her to him (isn't this a bit **** up by itself?) and after you went through all those worlds to find out that bowser stole something special from each world for the wedding, you arrive at the moon to crash the wedding bowser spent so much time setting up (I still don't understand how the princess kept wanting to be rescued after all the nice things bowser got for her) After the player beats bowser, the pricess doesn't even thank mario or anything and just leaves him hanging while bowser gets rejected as well after they both try to "win" her by offering flowers. The ending ruined the whole buildup in my opinion.    … Expand
  61. EnderMelon
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game... is amazing! This is the first 10/10 Mario game since Galaxy 2! they TRULY did a really good move with the open-world aspect! I love that you BECOME bowser at the end of the game! Nintendo isn't about gimmicks, or graphics, or controls, or ANYTHING like that... They're just about the FUN! They just want people to have a GOOD TIME when you're playing a Nintendo game! From Mario, to Legend of Zelda, to Pokemon, to Earthbound. Nintendo TRULY is the best of the best! If you don't believe me... Nintendo owns the best selling game of all time! : Wii Sports! With over 80,000,000 copies sold NATIONALLY! And from the NES, to the Virtual Boy, to Game and Watch, to Gamecube! Nintendo. is. amazing,… Expand
  62. ActuallyHonest
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey. Need I say more? Really? You're making me have to go through another review. fine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Cons: Not really many. The number of moons would go here too because there are way too many.    … Expand
  63. Voodooseeker
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Words can't describe how fantastic this game is......wauvvv EPIC, LEGENDARY! I'm sooo amazed how much is hidden in the gameplay, WELL DONE NINTENDO! You're back in business!
    I can only say......if you don't own a Nintendo Switch, you really need to get one - as a casual, hardcore....whatever gamer, you'll regret if you don't play Super Mario Odyssey
  64. CreckOnCrackTV
    Dec 24, 2017
    9
    El Mejor Juego del Año...
    Sin mas que decir, es increíble que aunque esta saga tenga tanto tiempo aun se le pueda sacar contenido nuevo y fresco en cuanto a jugabilidad, mecanicas y porque no gráficos, que están muy a la altura y te sientes en una aventura 3D que esta muy bien hecha, la historia es la misma de salvar a la princesa, pero te la plantea de forma muy diferente a lo habitual    El Mejor Juego del Año...
    Sin mas que decir, es increíble que aunque esta saga tenga tanto tiempo aun se le pueda sacar contenido nuevo y fresco en cuanto a jugabilidad, mecanicas y porque no gráficos, que están muy a la altura y te sientes en una aventura 3D que esta muy bien hecha, la historia es la misma de salvar a la princesa, pero te la plantea de forma muy diferente a lo habitual algo que da el sentimiento de héroe desde el principio , te da mas capacidades de explorar mundos, teniendo la libertad total y con el poder de decidirte cuando irte de ellos, utilizando una mini "nave", que se nota que esta basado de Mario Galaxy, pero con mas libertad, en este juego tenes las Energilunas que te serán útiles para cargar la nave y avanzar al siguiente mundo, dándole un peso importante en la Historia y dándote muchas posibilidades de explorar y abarcarse en diferentes modos de juegos dentro del mismo mundo, como por ejemplo: Plataformas, Puzzles, Sandbox y la exploración infinita, con gran variedad de enemigos y modos de enfrentarlos totalmente innovadores, otra cosa que hace muy bien el juego es el uso de Fan Service que esta muy bien logrado en el juego, esta muy bien detallado y muy bien cuidado, utilizando la nostalgia como un punto clave hasta el punto que en ocasiones te sientes en los juegos anteriores dentro del juego mas actual, esto lo hace aun mas disfrutable y entretenido, esta es la revolución de Mario que cambiara la perspectiva de ver la saga, esta sin duda es una obra maestra que sera recordada por todos los fans y dando un golpe en la mesa haciendo que tanto de forma portable como de sobremesa a 60 FPS.
    Sin embargo no todo juego es perfecto siempre tendrán sus fallos y en este caso el que encontré fue el del multijugador offline, que aquí esta desaprovechado, no te sientes en cooperativo y eso siempre a sido un punto fuerte de la saga, el poder jugar con tus amigos superando niveles de plataformas, castillos, desafíos y demás, aquí en este juego esta muy desaprovechado y es muy mediocre, lo cual es muy triste ya que aunque si se puede jugar de dos jugadores, el segundo esta muy limitado ya que hasta el primer jugador puede hacer las mismas funciones del segundo, haciendo que no haya una experiencia cooperativa de verdad y que con este material hubiese sido muy genial ya que hay mucho por explotar.
    Hasta aquí mi análisis del mejor juego del año sin duda, tiene un merecido (9.5/10)
    Nota; Espero que les haya sido de ayuda y si no recuerden que es mi humilde opinión.    … Expand
  65. btd82
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    A few months in I find that the replay value of SMO is more limited than the other Mario's. The worlds are not as varied -- I like the big number of smaller worlds of SMG more. These are small levels that are fun to replay and master, while the open world does not lend itself so much.

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

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

    So while I enjoyed playing the game and defeating Bowser, I don't think I'll return to it much. Which is a shame.    … Expand
  66. Tomax
    Dec 23, 2017
    9
    Es una maravilla, el mejor juego de Mario sin duda, hace mucho no jugaba un juego de Mario por el motivo que me parecian algo infantiles, pero este, fue totalmente distinto,a pesar de tener jefes que serian de cualquier Mario como los broodals,esta vez se arriesgaron con jefes mas serios e intimidantes como el jefe final de Tostarena o el Dragon, ademas de escenarios muy bonitos a laEs una maravilla, el mejor juego de Mario sin duda, hace mucho no jugaba un juego de Mario por el motivo que me parecian algo infantiles, pero este, fue totalmente distinto,a pesar de tener jefes que serian de cualquier Mario como los broodals,esta vez se arriesgaron con jefes mas serios e intimidantes como el jefe final de Tostarena o el Dragon, ademas de escenarios muy bonitos a la vista,y a mi parecer el mejor es tostarena,es hermoso en todos los sentidos, ademas de sentirse el mas grande, en cuanto a la jugabilidad, es lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, la cantidad de movimientos que mario puede hacer son increibles,y el parkour es increible de dominar,y los minijuegos con clasificacion como la carrera con los koopas hacen que te vuelvas un maestro escalando,pero no es perfecto,siempre he dicho que si vas a hacer algo, hazlo bien o no lo hagas, y esto me pasa con el modo de dos jugadores, es divertido la primera hora, pero luego llega al punto que ninguno de los dos jugadores se esta divirtiendo en verdad, ya que ambos estan muy limitados,mario esta limitado a transformarse y cappy a separarse de mario,hubiera sido mas disfrutable una oantalla dividida y cada uno con su propio mario, asi se necesitara de dos mandos enteros.tambien, me hubiera gustado que se pudiera transformar en todos los enemigos, ya que algunos como los pequeños goombas,las algas,los peces que salen de los agujeros,las momias y las moscas no pueden ser poseidas, y eso le quita su magia al juego por momentos.Es un juego que seguire disfrutando mucho, y espero con ansias su segunda parte, increible.… Expand
  67. DBPirate1129
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    The Super Mario series continues its seemingly never-ending streak of spectacular games. Super Mario Odyssey effortlessly manages to make collectathons fun again by creating several enjoyable playgrounds of worlds to run around in. Mario controls amazingly and the addition of Cappy revolutionizes the series' signature platforming gameplay.

    However! I should note that this is one of the    The Super Mario series continues its seemingly never-ending streak of spectacular games. Super Mario Odyssey effortlessly manages to make collectathons fun again by creating several enjoyable playgrounds of worlds to run around in. Mario controls amazingly and the addition of Cappy revolutionizes the series' signature platforming gameplay.

    However! I should note that this is one of the few Mario games I would recommend not going for 100% unless you absolutely want to. Some Power Moons are almost impossible to find near the end of the game and you shouldn't have to ruin the experience with frustration right at the end.

    That being said, Mario Odyssey is the only reason you need to pick up a Nintendo Switch! It has the most replayability of any Mario game to date with no playthrough guaranteed to be the same. It's a blast to play and the graphics are amazing. That's really all you can ask for in a game. I'd rank it as my second favorite Mario game behind Mario Galaxy 2.    … Expand
  68. Borgoros
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    Fun all the way. It takes the best from previous Mario-games and make it more satisfying. Nice graphics, tight and precise gameplay, creative music/sound, and so much more. Well worth the money and the hours spent!
  69. aditya1101
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    This is probably my new favorite 3D Mario game. It controls excellently, has a really innovative new mechanic, and - just like most of its predecessors - has excellent level design. It was an absolute joy to play through, and I love that they've structured the game to have a ton of replay value/new game plus features. I think Nintendo is probably the best at making games that are fun forThis is probably my new favorite 3D Mario game. It controls excellently, has a really innovative new mechanic, and - just like most of its predecessors - has excellent level design. It was an absolute joy to play through, and I love that they've structured the game to have a ton of replay value/new game plus features. I think Nintendo is probably the best at making games that are fun for people no matter whether its their first video game or if they're a serious gamer.… Expand
  70. aclozano19
    Dec 21, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a while now I have felt that Mario games were getting stale. They were always fun though since the Galaxy games every new entry felt the same with little creativity. Well it seems as though Nintendo finally let out their crazy ideas at once for Super Mario Odyssey as it is the most creative and wacky Mario game in ten years. To start, Super Mario Odyssey is a game that is simply pure fun. It is the modern day Super Mario 64 with tons of collectibles, great music, and colorful environments. The main thing that makes Mario Odyssey great is how fun it is to control Mario. He has many of the moves from past games such as the triple jump, long jump, and dive. But the thing that really adds more to this installment is the new hat character Cappy. Cappy allows Mario to make insane jumps and control his enemies making exploring each Kingdom exciting and unique from one another. The game's main story is short which may be disappointing though I feel the game really gets going after the final boss as each area gets filled with more power moons to collect and even a post game kingdom longtime fans are sure to love. Some of the areas in this game are undoubtedly the best in the Mario series. The best kingdoms are the largest ones such as New Donk City, Steam Gardens, Tostarena, and Mount Volbono. Though some Kingdoms are lackluster due to their small size and lack of areas to explore. There is one kingdom in particular later in the game that looked really unique aesthetically though there weren't many things to do in it which I felt was a really missed opportunity. There are some areas in this game where I felt Nintendo could have done more with.Super Mario Odyssey is probably the first game that really shows of what the Switch can do. The power moons are quick enough to get individually for handheld play but also satsfying to collect for long play sessions on the TV.. I also believe playing with the detached Joy cons is the best way to enjoy the game as they allow quick movement and allow you to target your cap throw to enemies, objects and collectibles. Overall, Super Mario Odyssey is the most fun Mario game since the Galaxy games. It returns to the sandbox style of Mario 64 which makes the game feel familiar but the surprises of the kingdoms and capture abilities gives a much needed breath of fresh are for a franchise that was starting to feel generic.… Expand
  71. PacoRB
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Un digno sucesor de Mario 64 y Super Mario Galaxy, el juego es una revolución a la jugabilidad de la saga, la inclusión de características como capturar y la exploración de los diferentes mundos para la obtención de lunas son muy originales, las diferentes formas con las que se puede jugar son buenas, ya sea con los Joy-con por separado, por controles de movimiento, con los Joy-con en elUn digno sucesor de Mario 64 y Super Mario Galaxy, el juego es una revolución a la jugabilidad de la saga, la inclusión de características como capturar y la exploración de los diferentes mundos para la obtención de lunas son muy originales, las diferentes formas con las que se puede jugar son buenas, ya sea con los Joy-con por separado, por controles de movimiento, con los Joy-con en el Grip, con el control pro o en portátil están muy bien adaptados para ofrecer una excelente experiencia de juego; el único punto en contra sería que en algunos mundos del juego hace falta un apartado sonoro más adecuado a la situación, ya que se siente muy abandonado en ese aspecto con respecto a otras entregas de la saga en las que siempre están presentes melodías que te impulsan a seguir jugando. En general, uno de los mejores juegos del 2017.… Expand
  72. rupeehuntress
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This game is fun to play, and full of surprises and things that make you feel like a child all over again, finding out your first mario 3d game. To have the chance to play as the Mario classical enemy minions in a mario 3d platformer, to play as a realistic t-rex, to see Mario in a huge, gigantic New York like cities, the whole game is very delightful.
  73. mumreg
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    Good gameplay, interesting mechanics, you won't get bored any time you're playing. One little con is that you can't use all cap actions in handheld mode.
    Bottom line: it's very good game, go play it.
  74. JoelNanaKwaku
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a must-get to all Switch owners and, to be honest, even people who don't own Switches. The game is brimming with creativity and every single aspect of the game is executed perfectly, from the movement to the the music and all the little details. It is safe to say that the next big game to be excited for should definitely be Super Mario Odyssey 2! Thank you NintendoSuper Mario Odyssey is a must-get to all Switch owners and, to be honest, even people who don't own Switches. The game is brimming with creativity and every single aspect of the game is executed perfectly, from the movement to the the music and all the little details. It is safe to say that the next big game to be excited for should definitely be Super Mario Odyssey 2! Thank you Nintendo for this beautiful game you have given to us.… Expand
  75. TheGeekLantern
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    I-N-C-R-E-I-B-L-E

    Una obra maestra para todos los públicos. No es sencillo quedarte descubriendo todo un reino cuando sabes que hay un mundo totalmente nuevo a unas lunas de distancia. Me encanta que Mario conserva sus controles desde N64 pero le añaden varios elementos para crear algo nuevo. Lo único malo es que al terminar la historia principal, te das cuenta que la aventura apenas    I-N-C-R-E-I-B-L-E

    Una obra maestra para todos los públicos. No es sencillo quedarte descubriendo todo un reino cuando sabes que hay un mundo totalmente nuevo a unas lunas de distancia. Me encanta que Mario conserva sus controles desde N64 pero le añaden varios elementos para crear algo nuevo.
    Lo único malo es que al terminar la historia principal, te das cuenta que la aventura apenas comienza XD. Los niveles en 2D son geniales, pero no vi venir la parte final en la luna.

    Un indispensable absoluto para el catálogo de Switch.    … Expand
  76. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is the champion of the console, and I don't need to explain why, but I'm going to anyway. Expansive levels, dozens of opportunities to capture enemies, tons of ways use your hat to reach new areas, heaps of power moons, stunning sound and music design, bountiful references to Super Mario 64, and extra worlds for completionists to knuckle down on. Mario's return to theSuper Mario Odyssey is the champion of the console, and I don't need to explain why, but I'm going to anyway. Expansive levels, dozens of opportunities to capture enemies, tons of ways use your hat to reach new areas, heaps of power moons, stunning sound and music design, bountiful references to Super Mario 64, and extra worlds for completionists to knuckle down on. Mario's return to the true 3D genre after misadventures such as Super Mario 3D Land and World is absolutely perfect in almost every way, and its never a chore to play Super Mario Odyssey, even after endgame, and is a must have for any Switch owner. But I'd like to have a quick word with Cappy: STOP TELLING ME HOW TO PLAY THE GAME.… Expand
  77. e99y
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    The best Super Mario games to date. Epic adventure/action, gorgeous visual, and simply addictive. Main reason for me to buy Nintendo Switch. This is a great odyssey!
  78. JeezyHungry
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome! The movement feels great, the kingdoms are fun to explore and they look pretty too! Although I found it a little bit disappointing that there are two water themed kingdoms, it didn't distract me from enjoying the game. It's a really good Mario 3D game but unfortunately the game only went on for about 15 hours for me (Main Story not 100%). It's solid but Mario GalaxyThis game is awesome! The movement feels great, the kingdoms are fun to explore and they look pretty too! Although I found it a little bit disappointing that there are two water themed kingdoms, it didn't distract me from enjoying the game. It's a really good Mario 3D game but unfortunately the game only went on for about 15 hours for me (Main Story not 100%). It's solid but Mario Galaxy will still be my favorite. If you're looking for a 3D plat-former then pick Mario Odyssey.… Expand
  79. sir_walter
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Cappy! Alright, I was pretty skeptical about this Mario entry but after completely (and I mean 100% all stars/moons, all levels beat, and all bosses destroyed) I can say without a doubt this is a superior Mario game. Nintendo you produced a flawless game! The music was so so enjoyable (I would go to certain worlds and areas just to hear it again until I got the music tab unlocked) and ICappy! Alright, I was pretty skeptical about this Mario entry but after completely (and I mean 100% all stars/moons, all levels beat, and all bosses destroyed) I can say without a doubt this is a superior Mario game. Nintendo you produced a flawless game! The music was so so enjoyable (I would go to certain worlds and areas just to hear it again until I got the music tab unlocked) and I enjoyed the hat mechanics introduced in this game. If you're waiting to get this game I'd say don't wait any longer :)… Expand
  80. ThoughtfulScore
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    About as good as a Mario game can be. The controls are tight, the level design is interesting and the developers employ a lot of cool tricks and mechanics that provide a huge amount of variety in how the game is played. I can only score it a 9 because ultimately, Mario games have essentially no story and this one is no different. I know that's what we sign up for with these titles, butAbout as good as a Mario game can be. The controls are tight, the level design is interesting and the developers employ a lot of cool tricks and mechanics that provide a huge amount of variety in how the game is played. I can only score it a 9 because ultimately, Mario games have essentially no story and this one is no different. I know that's what we sign up for with these titles, but it's still a drawback for me. It's a lot of fun to pick up and hop around for a while though!… Expand
  81. blingbling96
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    i was not expecting mutch from this mario but dam this game remembered me why i loved mario the only thing i dont like about it is that you cant play as luigi in 2 player but thats a minor problem to me just for the pure fun i hade its gets a 10
  82. dr0nzer
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    This was the game that made me get the console, I haven't played a Mario game since Mario Galaxy and I didn't even enjoy it that much.
    This is the Mario game I expected and wanted, it reminded me of Super Mario 64, that open world platform feel, the story is simple, hit up Bowser and save Princess Peach.
    The gameplay with cappy adds so much to the gameplay, taking control of enemy NPC's    This was the game that made me get the console, I haven't played a Mario game since Mario Galaxy and I didn't even enjoy it that much.
    This is the Mario game I expected and wanted, it reminded me of Super Mario 64, that open world platform feel, the story is simple, hit up Bowser and save Princess Peach.
    The gameplay with cappy adds so much to the gameplay, taking control of enemy NPC's and using their abilities against them and aiding you in your journey throughout the worlds.
    It's absolute fun exploring the kingdoms and seeing throwbacks to previous titles, the mix of the 2d and the 3d together works fantastically and there were definitely some "oh cool!" moments.
    The production and sound value is phenomenal, it's such a fun Mario game to play and explore.
    Definitely a staple title for any Nintendo Switch owner!    … Expand
  83. AldoNueve
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Well i can barely say something has not been said, everything about this adventure is top tier, the only bad thing i found is how is not fully playable at portable mode but thats a minimal compared to the rest.
  84. MiracSpectac
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is unquestionably the greatest Mario adventure since Super Mario Sunshine. With charm and content abound, it's simply a good time from start to finish (and beyond). My only serious complaint would be with the moon system; there are simply too many. You collect moons so often throughout the initial play-through that it hardly warrants any response. It's almost likeSuper Mario Odyssey is unquestionably the greatest Mario adventure since Super Mario Sunshine. With charm and content abound, it's simply a good time from start to finish (and beyond). My only serious complaint would be with the moon system; there are simply too many. You collect moons so often throughout the initial play-through that it hardly warrants any response. It's almost like breathing, and it makes for a rather uninspiring quest. However, if you just look towards the adventure itself, it's still an experience deserving of the highest praise.… Expand
  85. CrapmanReview
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    The best Mario game in years, it's amazing how Nintendo can still keep renewing itself.
    For me this was the game of the year, all its sections are greatly cared for.
    This game is 10/10
  86. illegalmind
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    The new Mario is creative, fresh, and revolutionary. It twisted anything that remained stale and old on a platformer game, and presented this new way to play a Mario game. The only qualm that I have about this game is that it was a bit short.
  87. yugiohneverdie
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    This is a pretty good game but isn't a 10/10 it's just a platformer with the normal Mario story and less interesting transformations then banjo Kazooie. The fights with Bowser are the highlight of the game. Just can't justify giving a mediocre game like this a better score than some of the best games of all time.
  88. MzMazzaire
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Wow, I never would've thought a new sandbox-styled Mario game would be a great as Super Mario 64 and better than Super Mario Sunshine!

    Definitely a must-have for any Switch owner and Mario fan.
  89. Xx-Zero-xX
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Este es el mejor juego que ha habido de Mario revolucionario para la saga mis sinceros respetos a los creadores. PD: Si pudiera le daria un infinito de puntuacion felicitaciones Nintendo aunque tu siempre estas mejorando la forma de jugar eres la mejor compañia de videojuegos :)
  90. joshuatimothy
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Wow! I had a smile on my face the whole time I was playing this. Every second of it is delightful. Mechanics (huge thanks to cappy capture) were varied and keeps things fresh - it never gets boring! This game is just amazing!
  91. cyan11
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    The game is fun all the way through. It oozes creativity, and besides the fact that if you watched all the trailers you won't see many new kingdoms, each kingdom( especially New Donk City) is so different and fun to move around that it's worth every dollar,and there is SO much to do and unexpected things to find in them. Most kingdoms also have some very unique captures, which, unlike mostThe game is fun all the way through. It oozes creativity, and besides the fact that if you watched all the trailers you won't see many new kingdoms, each kingdom( especially New Donk City) is so different and fun to move around that it's worth every dollar,and there is SO much to do and unexpected things to find in them. Most kingdoms also have some very unique captures, which, unlike most games , are all fun( besides one of them which i'll not spoil). By the way, Mario's movement options are so fantastic (you can even beat the game without jumping!) and diverse that even in the late game when you're trying to collect the 800+ power moons it is still(mostly) fun. Also, 99% of this game's power moons are rewarding and feel really good to collect(besides 4 of them). This game ISN'T too easy: The main campaign won't be tough, I'll admit , but it's really fun, and go past that and you'll find some really tough-but-fair moments, which are equally as fun, and since the campaign isn't long, you won't have to wait much to get to the challenge( but if you try to complete
    this game,which the developers really make you want to, it won't take more than 70 hours). Super Mario Odyssey™ pleases every Super Mario™ fan( besides the Mario maker™ ones ):Galaxy, 3d World , 3d Land, 2d fans will have great pure-platforming sections and clear goals, 64 and Sunshine fans will have exploration and collect-a-thon gameplay( you can just skip the goals and have just as much fun), Mario Sports/Party Fans will have tons of (mostly) fun minigames. This game is just suited for any playstyle, and you'll have fun in any way you want to play, and anywhere, since this game is well-suited for short gameplay, due to the power moons , and for long sections, due to the huge kingdoms that don't make you quit them when you collect a mission, making it kinda of addicting,since you will originaly be looking for one goal and suddenly you'll find another moon,then another,then another...
    However,the game isn't flawless. The nowhere platforming gauntlets are really great in level design, but the least creative in the game, even compared to 3d Land or the New Super Mario Bros. series,but they are still fun.The parts where you don't have cappy are really annoying, and forced and unresponsive motion controls( which would have been OK in the days of the Wii ,but this is the Switch, and even when you're are clearly playing it in handheld mode or with the Pro Controller the game still shows tutorials( which is another problem, the game shows tutorials even when you are in the final kingdom,but not as frequent as something like Skyward Sword)of actions you can only do with the split joycon ,which turns it somewhat frustrating),and the Co-op mode feels really rushed and unpolished,so if you want to play with your friend, you should look elsewhere (even Mario Galaxy's is better).With that said,this game is really worth-buying,despite these negatives,and the campaign is aproximately the same length as this review.    … Expand
  92. DavisMetaCritic
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    SPOILERS

    When this was first announced I can confidently say I had an incredible amount of faith in this game. As time passed and the switch was released, the hype continued, waiting to play the first 3d sandbox Mario game on the go. E3 only added to the hype with Nintendo's direct trailer, and announcement that the game would arrive in November. Here we are now, with a game of the year    SPOILERS

    When this was first announced I can confidently say I had an incredible amount of faith in this game. As time passed and the switch was released, the hype continued, waiting to play the first 3d sandbox Mario game on the go. E3 only added to the hype with Nintendo's direct trailer, and announcement that the game would arrive in November. Here we are now, with a game of the year nomination on our hands. A real amazement to play. The game's opening doesn't take its time. Tutorials are fluently integrated into the beginning of the game. Introducing you to a wide variety of controls, that can fluctuate your playing style from simple to complex in a matter of button presses. With one of the most clean control schemes I have ever played a game with. Not only do the controls make the game a real charm, but the art style is one to remember. The HD graphics of the switch enable Mario's adventure to look incredible. From the waterfalls of the Cascade Kingdom, the bustling city of the metro kingdom, the tasty colors of the Luncheon Kingdom, to the rolling hills of the Mushroom Kingdom and more this game delivers an amazing presentation. Not only looking amazing no matter your location but introducing new characters and features that will hopefully become staples of Mario games to come. Only adding to the spectacular experience of the gameplay. With the already amazing controls the gameplay only makes them show even better. Your pace of playing through the game can differ so much based on where you go in the sprawling lands this game has to offer. Play through the game gathering as much moons as you can find. Or speed through, using specific hat tricks and jumps to hurry your way through the game to beat it as fast as possible. Moons (the games main item you need to find in order to progress) are scattered across every nook and cranny of every kingdom. Your means of finding them can range from simply finding a location. To playing mini levels within the worlds, which can be 2d or 3d. Or completing side quests for the residents and tourists of each location in order to choose your own path to completion. Giving a major boost in the replay value department. Not only that, but the game is crammed with features to 100 percent, and complete giving the gamer much more than the admittedly short story. After beating the game, you can unlock 3 new kingdoms (The Dark Side, Darker Side, and the Mushroom Kingdom) all with moons to find and levels to beat. With worlds gaining a massive overhaul of new moons. So your new worlds can feel new again as challenges are laid before you. With 880 moon to collect. 100 or 50 purple coins to collect in each kingdom to get in game rewards. Along with in game coins, the ones you know from other Mario games, being able to purchase a wide arrangement of outfits. Ranging from classing nostalgic clothing featured in your favorite games. To new and creative outfits, to, dressing Mario up in peaches wedding dress......
    In all seriousness, the amazing gameplay, art style, range of features, and swift controls. Create this amazement in gaming anybody with a switch should have, or is worth getting a switch for.    … Expand
  93. hammygas
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is amazing. The pure fun and joy that this game exudes is contagious. It is one of those rare games that reminds me of the nostalgic joy that video games can provide.

    Bright colorful and such a change from (seemingly) all the other popular games of the moment.
  94. MrComit
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is perhaps the greatest Mario game I've ever played. It's a must have for any switch owner, and if you don't have a switch, this should be the game that sets you over the edge to get one.

    First there are the superficial stuff, looks, sounds, smells, tastes etc. The visuals are so wonderfully stylized, ditching the "plastic" vibe from 3D world and Mario + Rabbids    Super Mario Odyssey is perhaps the greatest Mario game I've ever played. It's a must have for any switch owner, and if you don't have a switch, this should be the game that sets you over the edge to get one.

    First there are the superficial stuff, looks, sounds, smells, tastes etc.

    The visuals are so wonderfully stylized, ditching the "plastic" vibe from 3D world and Mario + Rabbids (which are still great in their own right) for a more realistic - yet still cartoon-y feel. There's so much polish and flair, yet it still remains technically and mechanically accurate. I don't have much more to say for this one, but just know that they're fantastic!

    The soundtrack is bar none the best in any Mario game to date, with just about every song perfectly matching it's environment, while being great as standalone songs too! The obvious highlight being Jump Up! Superstar, which has quickly become one of my favorite video game songs. And the sound design is as high quality as you would expect from a Nintendo game, with quite a few being taken from previous installments. Not that it's a bad thing, of course.

    The story is about what you'd expect from a Mario game. It doesn't take itself too seriously, and mainly only exists to tie up the whole experience, but that's okay! You don't play Mario games for the story, so I can't say that it was a disappointment. It's fine. I'd quicker say it was above average, than below.

    Then there are the Controls, which are by far the best in the series.

    Mario's main move-set controls so smoothly, with new moves like the roll - a great and satisfying way to get around quickly. Then there's the ground pound jump, which DID originate in 3D world, but given that games more linear structure, it wasn't particularly helpful. Now though, it's the easiest way to get the most out of your jump. Then there are returning moves, like the triple jump, which is the most forgiving to preform it's ever been, and the dive, which we'll talk more about later. The only casualty this time would be the side flip, which is a bit harder to do now that 8-directional movement is gone, but isn't much of a problem after the first hour or two.

    This, is the best new addition to Odyssey - Cappy. Cappy is like a cross between the punch from 64, F.L.U.D.D. from sunshine, and the luma from galaxy. You can throw him on the ground as an attack, or in the air as a course corrector, then use the aforementioned new and improved dive to jump onto Cappy, then throw him, and dive again. This simple move set opens up a HUGE range of possibilities, in fact there have already been discoveries of incredibly precise shortcuts, some intentional, some not.

    The motion controls are where things get a little bit controversial though. I personally think they were handled pretty well, not great, but just fine. Shaking the joy-con/pro controller allows you to roll faster, use a homing attack with Cappy, and all around play more efficiently; but at no point are you required to use them. The only problem is that shaking the entire system in handheld mode doesn't feel too great, and thus you always feel like your at a disadvantage when using said mode. Though unless you're doing a speed run, it really shouldn't be that big of a deal.

    Finally, the most important part, the gameplay.

    Mario Odyssey goes back to the style of 64 and Sunshine. Instead of going the galaxy route, where there are tons of levels, all being linear platforming challenges, containing a couple of stars, there are a lot fewer, open worlds, each containing quite a few of the games main collectibles, power moons. Dozens of these guys are scattered all across every kingdom, some you get for solving puzzles, some for exploration, and some for completing challenges.

    Now time for the main game-play "gimmick" of Odyssey, being the ability to capture enemies. It's amazing how they managed to make almost all of them feel so great to control. Each kingdom has it's own few capture-able enemies; they don't drag on with any of them either, they're always quickly moving on to the next one before the previous one gets stale. Throughout the game they make you use every capture in a plethora of unique and creative ways, forcing you to know the ins and outs of how each one works.

    In conclusion, Super Mario Odyssey is a blast from beginning to end. I'd have to give it a 9.8/10, but seeing as how I have to choose between a 9 and a 10, I opted for 10. While I don't think it deserves a 10 per-say, (but what game does?) giving it a mere 9 would be criminal. Go get this game right now.    … Expand
  95. wpng
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Odyssey is a arguably the best 3d Mario game ever. It takes everything good from every Mario game and push it into one game. When i first played, i immediately got addicted to this game. I got so addicted that i finished the whole story in one day. And i realized how short this games main story is. And i think that's one problem with the game. It would had been nice to pic the amount of moons needed to get to the next kingdom. Sort of like a difficult level. But that is really a minor complain. My two absolute favorite moment in the game is after the final boss and the NDC festival. Those sorts of moments just makes you smile a lot.… Expand
  96. Balastar21
    Dec 11, 2017
    9
    Excelent game, 9 instead of 10 becouse i missed clasic mario´s adventures power ups/ Excelente juego, 9 en vez de 10 solo porque extrañé los power ups clásicos de las aventuras de mario.
  97. koreanpro
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    It's a great game and I'm giving it a 10 to compensate for all the disruptive people who have voted 0 just to keep this game's score from overtaking their favorite's.
  98. GeneticistVarik
    Dec 9, 2017
    8
    Before reading this, understand that I really like this game, I just think all of the positives have been said by over 2000 people, so I will offer my honest criticisms. I will not harp on the similarities to Sonic Adventure 1, such as the Mystic Ruins, Station Square, emblems hidden throughout the overworld in hard to reach places, because I consider that to be a good thing and aBefore reading this, understand that I really like this game, I just think all of the positives have been said by over 2000 people, so I will offer my honest criticisms. I will not harp on the similarities to Sonic Adventure 1, such as the Mystic Ruins, Station Square, emblems hidden throughout the overworld in hard to reach places, because I consider that to be a good thing and a completion of what the Sonic Adventure overworld could be in modern times. Taking inspiration from an amazing game is never a bad thing, and I consider this returning the favor from Sonic Lost World. My main issue is that there are no consequences and no serious driving force to keep me playing. Death results in loosing 10 coins, which is meaningless given that coins respawn when you die. I understand and respect that this was done in order to reduce stress so players that value hunting for everything and trying to go for 100% completion can do so without worrying about restarting the level. However, that fear and the sense of accomplishment once you do something dangerous and survive is why I like that style of extra content in the first place. The reason the green stars in Mario Galaxy 2 worked so well for me is because often times if you missed, you could die. They were hard enough to find so I may have had to do a level a few times to find them. To me, that was a rewarding experience. I don’t get the same feeling from finding the power moons until post-game, and even then, there is little pressure. The final areas are insanely difficult, and I respect that challenge a lot, but again, lack of lives made me always understand in the back of my mind that I could die as many times as I needed without consequence, and the pity box is still in effect from previous Mario games, although I’ll admit I’m not sure what it does this time because I never used it. The game does an amazing job of what it is trying to accomplish, and I do enjoy the game a lot when I remember to play it.
    The reason that games like Mario NES, Mario 3, World, 64 and sunshine are games that I can just sit down and replay for a while is that I do not win every time. If I try to play Mario 1-3 on their own without glitch abusing for 99 lives, I occasionally fail, and that brings me back to redeem myself after failure. Sunshine is similar in that right because after however long it has been, I still have not completed the game to 100% because I die, and there are consequences when that happens. After I 100% Odyssey, which I will, because it is a great game worthy of the time to complete it, I will probably not pick it up again for quite a few years, if ever. The feeling of tension and motivation is something that Classical Sonic did perfectly, the first few zones are easy and shouldn’t give you a problem, as to be friendly to new players. Then Labyrinth zone comes in and reminds you that your 15 lives can go away in an in instant. Many people find that especially considering you must start over from the beginning if you die enough, but for me, that’s the motivating factor behind playing the game over and over until I win. Zones like the Starlight Zone exist to give the player the calm moments to focus on collectables and get the Chaos Emeralds. Starlight zone is hard to die in and it’s such a memorable moment to me because it’s a welcome break from the panic attack that is Labyrinth zone, and the final area, where practically everything on the screen can kill you. Mario Odyssey has areas that are designed to be low stress down perfectly, and the sense of adventure is well done, but it is missing a proper Scrap Brain Zone, an area where you will die unless you do perfectly, and anything short of perfection means game over, and getting taunted. While that high pressure is often frustrating, Odyssey will never produce the feeling of winning on your last life, the determination forms the moment where it is do or die. I think a better way to accomplish what odyssey was trying, is to either have easy mode operate with the 10-coin system and hard mode have lives, or lives switch to the 10 coin system after the story concludes.    … Expand
  99. koohii2wii
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is exactly what I been waiting for. Ever since Super Mario 64, no others in the 3D series have been the same for me. Every time a new 3D series comes out and after I finish the game, I think about it and then decide it does not beat the Original....Until now! After seeing the credits rolling, thinking back of the level design, the music, how everything flows, theSuper Mario Odyssey is exactly what I been waiting for. Ever since Super Mario 64, no others in the 3D series have been the same for me. Every time a new 3D series comes out and after I finish the game, I think about it and then decide it does not beat the Original....Until now! After seeing the credits rolling, thinking back of the level design, the music, how everything flows, the nostalgic feels throughout the game, and the fact there are A LOT of replay value (Have only collected 50% of the moons so far), I can safely say Super Mario Odyssey is the BEST 3D Mario ever created! Worth your time as you will get at least 30-40 hours story plus 20-40 hours after to try and collect everything. If you have been waiting on getting a Nintendo Switch, wait no more as this game alone is worth the investment. It was pretty comfortable playing on Handheld mode when on the road but defiantly is better playing on the big screen and with good speakers as all the music is orchestrated. Now if you excuses me, I need to go back and try to collect everything.… Expand
  100. LuccaSSC
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is not only the pinnacle of the Mario formula, but the pinnacle of platformers in general. Outstanding gameplay-wise, design-wise and soundtrack-wise, it's a must-play for any gamer.
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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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