Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. FanFreak777
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    The best Mario of ever time. I didn't feeling like this since Super Mario 64 when I was a child. Nintendo has innovated in the world of video games.
    My congratulation to everyone who loves video game because this game is a art piece.
  2. CanadianYeti
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I can happily say that Super Mario Odyssey is the current highlight of the Switch’s library, even alongside amazing games like Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2. Everything is done either perfectly or just shy of perfectly, from the world design to the presentation to the awesome Capture system to the near endless supply of Moons to collect, ensuring plenty of replayability even after youI can happily say that Super Mario Odyssey is the current highlight of the Switch’s library, even alongside amazing games like Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2. Everything is done either perfectly or just shy of perfectly, from the world design to the presentation to the awesome Capture system to the near endless supply of Moons to collect, ensuring plenty of replayability even after you reach the end of the somewhat disappointingly short campaign. If you’re still holding out on picking up a Switch, this is the game that you should buy one for.… Expand
  3. ItsAllOgre5
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I have played hundreds of video games over the years, so nowadays it takes a game to be really special to hold my interest to the very end, which explains my big backlog of unfinished games. Judging by how I played this game for over 10 hours straight with maybe one or two breaks in between, I would say this is a great game. Yes, the game isn't very long or difficult, even when I stoppedI have played hundreds of video games over the years, so nowadays it takes a game to be really special to hold my interest to the very end, which explains my big backlog of unfinished games. Judging by how I played this game for over 10 hours straight with maybe one or two breaks in between, I would say this is a great game. Yes, the game isn't very long or difficult, even when I stopped to smell the flowers and collect extra moons, but it feels so great to control Mario and there are a million ways to do things and get to places. The game is so full of surprises, particularly a certain nostalgia-inducing post-game costume that you can unlock. The graphics are mostly fine even though it's in 900p and the city level can look pretty bad. When I finished the game, I just wanted more; there's some neat post-game content here, but it's nothing too crazy. Overall, just by the amount of joy this game has given me, I'd stay it's still a 10. it's the best exclusive title for the Switch. This year has been so packed of fun games that this would already be a good game to end it on, but there's still more coming. Here's hoping Xenoblade 2 lands that knockout blow in December.… Expand
  4. ReDead12
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    No hagais caso a las reviews estupidas que pone la gente envidiosa. Super mario odissey es un juegazo que recomiendo a todos. Una gran mejora. Aunque sigo prefiriendo el Zelda xd
  5. OnlyAGreatOnly
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a 10 out of 10, as you know, Mario is back! And btw his hat gets stomped on by Bowser who will have a wedding with Peach even if he kidnapped her a lot of times in other games? Anyways the point is the city is one of the best maps in Odyssey, I don't have the game yet but can't wait to play it!
  6. lvlanson
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    Damn was I hyped about this game. I really loved the first 3d Mario there was: Mario64.

    I expected way more levels, way more rewarding mechanics and in general way more on everything. I believe Nintendo was too focused on details and design. I wished they would have put as much effort and challenge into the game as there was in Mario64. Nevertheless its still a solid and good game,    Damn was I hyped about this game. I really loved the first 3d Mario there was: Mario64.

    I expected way more levels, way more rewarding mechanics and in general way more on everything. I believe Nintendo was too focused on details and design. I wished they would have put as much effort and challenge into the game as there was in Mario64.

    Nevertheless its still a solid and good game, but not what the hype was promising

    I agree fully with Gatsby's review and want to quote it:

    "This is going to hurt me more than it will you. i was hyped for this game, Mario 64 is one of my favorite games. So you can imagine my excitement when i got this game early, what you can't imagine is my dissapointement.

    The Length: It's disappointingly short, it took me a few hours and now all thats left to do is collect moons. But for what? The moons don't feel rewarding, they are a chore. You get them for everything, its almost like they wanted you to think that there is alot to do by adding hundreds of moons to level but it does not feel like it, It's an illusion of content. You would criticize any other game that dares to be this short, why not this?

    The Levels: They are bland and sometimes straight up ugly to look at. This game is not openworld like some people want to make you believe, the levels are small and incoherent. It feels like they put everything in this game that was cut from other marios.

    The Bosses: Fun but easy, like almost everything in Odyssey. It's the usual "Do a thing 3 times" boss mechanics, with every boss. Some bosses look like they are straight up out of Sonic, yes i said it.

    Capture Mechanic: This is a fun one and the best part of the game.

    This all sounds terrible but it's not that bad, it's just not what i expected and after seeing all the praise im baffled. This is not the best game ever, or the generation, it's not even the best mario game of the year, that's Mario+Rabbids. I feel like those reviews are based on nostalgia and because it's nintendo. I wish we could stop with this praise mentality and focus on the good and bad. There is no one out there that can tell me that there isn't just as much bad as good in Mario Odyssey. "    … Expand
  7. pistola
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que quieren que les diga, es un Mario en toda regla, cumple con todas las expectativas. Si lo que quieres es volver a tu infancia, no se diga mas juega este maravilla, que cosas así no abundan hoy en día.… Expand
  8. WildFire15
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Mario games are always excellent, well designed and highly polished, but the sense of awe isn't as prevalent anymore after Mario 64 defined 3D platforming and Mario Galaxy was just the best platformer ever made. Odyssey sits alongside Sunshine and 3D World as a very fine platformer, and after completing what passes for a story with over 200 moons I'm very much intending to have a stab atMario games are always excellent, well designed and highly polished, but the sense of awe isn't as prevalent anymore after Mario 64 defined 3D platforming and Mario Galaxy was just the best platformer ever made. Odyssey sits alongside Sunshine and 3D World as a very fine platformer, and after completing what passes for a story with over 200 moons I'm very much intending to have a stab at getting more of the 800 total, but not quite as exceptional as the absolute best in the Mario series.… Expand
  9. Enellos
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    un juego super increible , definitivamente nuestra NINTENDO . lo esta haciendo muy bien . este si es el mario que estabamos esperando , si hubiera mas numeros en la escala se mereceria mas , exelente
  10. brandonluhrs
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Me esta gustando mucho el juego, la variación entre cada reino, la libertad de exploración y lo vivo que se siente Mario con las nuevas animaciones que este titulo implementa. Candidato a Goty 2017 junto a Zelda Breath of the Wild. Juegazo sin duda alguna
  11. BionicMatt
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    Great fun, yet infuriating in parts. So basically, it’s a modern-day super Mario 64 or Sunshine.

    Collecting several hundred moons is a nice idea, although like Breath of the Wild, some are quite lazily placed in the world with no challenge. Bonus points for allowing the player to go out of bounds, and even placed huge stacks of cash, the amount of freedom this game grants, is more    Great fun, yet infuriating in parts. So basically, it’s a modern-day super Mario 64 or Sunshine.

    Collecting several hundred moons is a nice idea, although like Breath of the Wild, some are quite lazily placed in the world with no challenge.

    Bonus points for allowing the player to go out of bounds, and even placed huge stacks of cash, the amount of freedom this game grants, is more than we have seen in a Mario game for some time.

    In short, if you loved Super Mario 64 or Sunshine, this is the game for you.    … Expand
  12. danielmmy
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Simply amazing. Every gamer should play this masterpiece. There are surprises hidden in every corner and is practically impossible to stop smiling during the entire game and the post-game content is amazing.
  13. Meemai
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Freedom.
    Reverence.
    Class. Three words that define Super Mario Odyssey (the "reverence" part pertains to Mario and his legacy as the number one video game icon). Odyssey is a massive, polished and stylish game. Everything works and flows beautifully. This is the Mario game of your dreams, and it´s going to be more or less impossible to top moving forward. Together with Cappy, Mario's    Freedom.
    Reverence.
    Class.
    Three words that define Super Mario Odyssey (the "reverence" part pertains to Mario and his legacy as the number one video game icon).
    Odyssey is a massive, polished and stylish game. Everything works and flows beautifully.
    This is the Mario game of your dreams, and it´s going to be more or less impossible to top moving forward.
    Together with Cappy, Mario's moveset is now complex enough and simple enough to satisfy hardcore and casual players alike, and that´s not even counting all the different creatures you´ll get to "capture" and maneuver throughout the game ("capturing" being the new gimmick introduced in Odyssey, where Mario will gain control over anything he throws his cap at.)
    Odyssey is full of charming references to the past, and just as full of bizarre new surprises.
    This game is not just a strong GOTY contender; for me, it´ll have to combat Bloodborne itself for game of the decade. That´s how incredible this game is.
    Get it.
    Seriously.    … Expand
  14. Tubey
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    An instant classic? The best Mario ever? Erm... I'm... confused!

    I mean yes, this is a good game. Very good in fact. A really solid, highly polished 3D platformer that ticks a lot of Mario boxes, but I can't be the only one who sees the very obvious flaws here? Like the difficulty level, maybe? I'm not a "git good" type of guy, but this is very, very simple throughout and takes very    An instant classic? The best Mario ever? Erm... I'm... confused!

    I mean yes, this is a good game. Very good in fact. A really solid, highly polished 3D platformer that ticks a lot of Mario boxes, but I can't be the only one who sees the very obvious flaws here?

    Like the difficulty level, maybe? I'm not a "git good" type of guy, but this is very, very simple throughout and takes very few chances with the difficulty curve. I get that this makes it accessible to all and that's the main aim of a family title like this, but aside from interesting game mechanics (which are numerous to be totally fair), the difficulty makes the whole game feel one-paced. You'd expect the bosses to provide the challenge at the end of a level maybe, but no - they are by and large the same uninspired 3-hit-and-done affairs from Mario 64, which was the biggest weakness of that game - even if you're a rabid Mario fan, surely you can admit that these should have been improved big time by now?

    Or maybe a bit of critique about the moons? You know, how unlike the stars in Mario 64, where they were a legit objective and felt like an achievement grabbing each one, the moons here are tossed around like candy and it's harder to NOT collect them? The game would have been infinitely more enjoyable if the moons had more of a point and there were far fewer of them - yes, I get that it's a collect-a-thon, but even Yooka-Laylee and, more obscure but still very good, Poi got this balance better.

    The abundance of moons plays in to my next big gripe with it - the length of the thing at its' core. Yes, collecting as many moons as possible artificially extends the game, but you don't have to (and indeed I can't see why you'd want to), and you can beat the game pretty quickly as a result.

    The levels themselves are hit and miss. New Donk City is fantastic, whereas others feel cut and paste jobs; like they are tickboxing what should be in a Mario game and going through the motions.

    I know the above makes it look like I hate the game, but I really don't. It really is well polished, the controls are sublime, the outfit changes are inspired and add a myriad of options to game play, the trainsitions to 2D are flawless and add an extra level of depth, the visuals are the best since Sunshine and the whole thing does a tremendous job of building a pseudo-open-world. It is very much a very good game.

    But an instant classic? The best Mario ever? It's... really not. Honestly. It's good enough to recommend, but people have gone way, way over the top on praise for it. For the Switch itself, it's not as good as Zelda: BotW, and it's arguably not even as good as Mario+Rabbids. In terms of Mario games, it's not as good as Sunshine, 64, 3, World... It's just a very good yet second tier Mario game. If you love Mario, you'll love this - just don't go in expecting to be blown away, which is the danger if you're taking the frankly odd review scores into account.    … Expand
  15. TheOutlaw
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Want some good doses of dopamine? This game will make smile all the way through. Not just only that, but it is another crowning anchievement for the super mario series and a must buy for thr switch owners. Spend around 20 hours getting through the ending and after that I still have loads to do!
  16. Pixelcraftian
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This game was truly amazing. The level design is great, bosses are super! And the capture ability changes everything. Along with the costumes, costumes made the game look more cool! The ending was lovely.
  17. TheRealZoko
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey provides gamers a chance to explore the world while Mario's hat can transform the Italian Plumber into a variety of different stuff.
    I personally dislike the fact that this is an open-world, and think that Mario should return to kingdom battle and platformers because those were real fun.    … Expand
  18. K-LAWN
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I am just lost for words. The spirit of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine lives on in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal to my childhood. I highly recommend the "single joy-con in each hand" motion control scheme. The motions controls feel so intuitive and really enhance the gameplay. Cappy serves as a great sidekick, with his boomerang and capture abilities providing aI am just lost for words. The spirit of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine lives on in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal to my childhood. I highly recommend the "single joy-con in each hand" motion control scheme. The motions controls feel so intuitive and really enhance the gameplay. Cappy serves as a great sidekick, with his boomerang and capture abilities providing a refreshing take on the classic 3D Mario Mechanics. Visually, it is a gorgeous game. It maintains 60 fps consistently in both mobile and docked. There seems to be a variety of different environments in this game, unlike Super Mario Galaxy and Sunshine. While those games followed a common theme, Odyssey takes influence from Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World in that there is a (Spoilers) desert world, ghost world. tropical world, metro world, etc. The music is phenomenal. I recommend that everyone use a headset to truly appreciate it. I had chills running down my spine once I heard the theme from the Switch Presentation Trailer for Odyssey. No other franchise has made as big of an impact on the gaming industry as Mario. He is the Micky Mouse of gaming. This game can be enjoyed by anyone. Enthusiast gamers. Father/Mother playing with his or her kids. Teenagers. Anyone. I had lost faith in Nintendo during the Wii U generation. They have absolutely blown me away with putting out masterpieces such as Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. These 2 games make the Switchh worth it. I must also add that this year has been incredible for gaming. Besides Mario and Zelda, we had Persona 5, Cuphead, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nier, Nioh, Divinity. Instead of debating Game of the Years. We should declare 2017 as the Year of the Games. I hope everyone enjoys these games as much as I have.… Expand
  19. Boodleout
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Boo! My review is what you should view!

    Like me, you're scrolling through this and are seeing 10, 10, 10, ..., 10. it goes on. This is why I created an account; to give newcomers an UNBIASED review of this game. Yes, I play many, many games not limited to just one console and I love Nintendo and Mario games. First, who are you? Yes, you! Don't just look at the scalled up    Boo! My review is what you should view!

    Like me, you're scrolling through this and are seeing 10, 10, 10, ..., 10. it goes on.
    This is why I created an account; to give newcomers an UNBIASED review of this game.

    Yes, I play many, many games not limited to just one console and I love Nintendo and Mario games.

    First, who are you?
    Yes, you!
    Don't just look at the scalled up reviews of fanboys and fangirls, see the 10/10 score and thing, "I'm going to love this game! I have to buy it!"

    Stop, just stop. WHO are you?

    Do you seek any challenge?
    After playing open world games do you have an unrealistic expectation that this game will be immersive?
    Are you looking for story, for reason, for thinking outside the box?

    If you are a person which greatly appreciate the above, only rose tinted glasses will keep ou from being disaapointed in this game. Because, if you are that person, you should be dissapointed.

    Overall, Super Mario Odyssey is an underwhelmingly easy game devoid of any real push to continue playing and drive you forward. There is, of course, no story and the environments could not be less immersive; obstacles appear to be cut-n-pasted there, 'just cause'. The worlds are VERY small and disjointed.

    So is Mario Odyssey bad? Absolutely not!
    BUT, it depends on WHO you are.

    Are you seeking a game with a playful setting and gorgeous art-style? Are you looking for a game which you can pick up and play after a long days work? are you looking for a game accessible to anyone and enjoyable to anyone? Are you seeking a game to pander to your rediculous side and creativity (only in art-style)?

    If so, this is the game for you. You will love it.

    A few pointers overall:
    Mario is a beautiful, fun and creative game which everyone can enjoy. If you play any sort of game even semi regularly though, you'll fell like a god playing it. The puzzles are completely underwhelming and predictable, and the only time you'll die will be from a misplaced jump.

    This game is very surprisingly small. The worlds you go to are very inconsistent. Most are very small and do not excite you; they are a chore and bring down the quality of the game. Other worlds, however, are amazing and are definitely the right size. Unfortunately, these worlds are few and far between. Don't expect to play the game longer than 25 hours before you feel you should put it down and play something else. Multiplayer is quite a gimmick.

    Regardless of who you are, this game will never reach 10/10 if you are being unbaised.
    It's important to think critically and fairly.

    Should you buy it??? That's why you're here isn't it???

    It depends on who you are!

    It is a fun game. I can say that. I enjoyed it.    … Expand
  20. thunt
    Oct 29, 2017
    9
    best game i've played since breath of the wild. awesome platformer! new feature such as using your cap and being able to purchase clothes make this game unique.
  21. AbelAA7
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a gem in the Mario 3D games or even one of the best Video Games Of all time! The Controls are amazing, The Gameplay Is Fantastic, and It comes with a lot of Easter eggs for players all around the world to play. Super Mario Odyssey is The Best 3D Mario Game and I hope DLC or a sequel would come for players to come back to play this gem of a game!
  22. Krankstar2K
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    At first when Nintendo showed Mario Odyssey I was worried because of the "look". It had a more realistic and less bright and artsy vibe. At first I assumed it was because using the UE4 engine and trying to give it that "new" feel. But I was very wrong and the game has so much going on and the art-style may be the best part of the game for me personally. As of just finishing the main plot..At first when Nintendo showed Mario Odyssey I was worried because of the "look". It had a more realistic and less bright and artsy vibe. At first I assumed it was because using the UE4 engine and trying to give it that "new" feel. But I was very wrong and the game has so much going on and the art-style may be the best part of the game for me personally. As of just finishing the main plot.. Its time to give my take. And it is filled with almost zero complaints. Nintendo is always trying something fresh but not make things awkward and Cappy is a genious addition which allows so much freedom and abilities I never thought I would want in a Mario adventure... But now I cant live without!!

    Visuals: Amazing to say the least.. The way Nintendo is doing this FPS optimization with games like Odyssey and Splatoon 2 is something I really enjoy. Keeping a 60FPS on the action in game is very nice and adds to the overall look and feel. The worlds are stunning.. some take a more realistic vibe with real world creatures/humans.. while others are filled with gorgeous ice caverns, temples, candy worlds.. and so much more. Costumes are a blast to grab and while they are mostly cosmetic, some open events and secrets. Simply put the game is what anyone should expect from Mario and the minds over at Nintendo.

    Gameplay: 60 FPS achieved with Nintendo's fluctuating progressive meter.. using this method as stated above makes not only a more smooth gameplay experience but adds to the visuals as everything is fluid. Mario moves with all the classic abilities and even adds some new combos off classics such as the butt pound. All Kingdoms offer new gameplay mechanics with the use of Cappy and some are genious. Controls are really spot on and mario feels really well when controlling using either the joy-cons attached or unattached gives you extra motion control options. I chose to use the pro controller and turn off motion controls in the options. I still had to use motion shaking for climbing poles and such.

    Sound: Sound is very well done. Everything you would come to expect from a major Nintendo release. The main Odyssey song even has the lyrics printed on the inside cover of the game case. There are many throwback and classic tunes about the kingdoms... Enjoy and check every area.

    Overall 10/10 Mario Odyssey is a game that will take around 15 hours to check out most Kingdoms but the levels have so much to collect that you cant possibly see everything as beating the final boss will unlock each Kingdom and another anywhere from 10-50 or more moons are available to collect all with new characters and puzzles. GO GET THIS NOW!!    … Expand
  23. thaesino
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    I am not a "critic." I am a gamer. I have played every major Mario game since the original Mario Bros. 1983 arcade game (the NES version, anyway), and then from then on the Goomba squashing Mario we came to know and love as the first ever mascot of gaming (after Pac-Man, of course - though I wasn't around then).

    After playing the Galaxies, I did not think Nintendo could ever make me    I am not a "critic." I am a gamer. I have played every major Mario game since the original Mario Bros. 1983 arcade game (the NES version, anyway), and then from then on the Goomba squashing Mario we came to know and love as the first ever mascot of gaming (after Pac-Man, of course - though I wasn't around then).

    After playing the Galaxies, I did not think Nintendo could ever make me love Mario again. Between Sunshine and Galaxy 1 and 2, the traditional Mario (Mario Bros. Wii) fell by the wayside for me... Sure, it was fun, but it just didn't have the creativity of the other three games. And then the Wii U happened... and everyone hoped for a Galaxy 3..... and we got a Mario Bros. Wii reiteration, and then a "3D" gimmick of that same formula. These were fun, sure, but they were a sort of mundane fun... something you did not really feel like playing again after winning.

    (I personally think the Wii U was Nintendo's grace period to figure out what they needed to do, with EVERY franchise, including Mario, because they were screwing up. And boy am I glad they figured it out.)

    Mario Odyssey is the game that could not be a Wii U game. This much is clear. The fluidity of animation without frame drops, the wonderful controls, the seamless flow of throwing Cappy and using him and jumping on him, the wonderful return to actually great music... Look, the truth is, as you play this game, you will find not just remnants of Mario in it, but also remnants of Banjo-Kazooie's little side quests.

    I don't want to spoil anything, but I will end on an honest note: if you hated the specificity of controls for that not-so-great Zelda game, Skyward Sword, you will not like the controls here. However, if you give them a chance, you will notice they are much more responsive (the Joy-Cons have much better technology in them than the MotionPlus Remote did).

    If you loved Mario Sunshine, Mario 64, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Banjo-Kazooie, and even Mario 3D World, you will truly enjoy this game and rage a little here and there at some of the more difficult places. As for the difficulty of the game, it isn't difficult as a whole. A few people are upset that this game doesn't use a "Life" system; it uses coins. Many of them thought this stupid, but the truth is, you NEED those coins for some of the funner factors of the game (no spoilers), so it does not pay (ha! pun) to lose them by continuously dying - I have no idea why anyone who actually played the game and understood the coin system thought that it was stupid, but that's that.

    All in all, I have to give this game a 10/10, because the only shortcoming is that it isn't longer - and yet, no game can last forever; not all games can be Breath of the Wild. For Mario, especially, this is a good thing. The pacing of the game is enough to keep you in wonder, and that's what all great Mario games have done since he landed in 3D space.    … Expand
  24. Linkdon
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    All of the Nintendo haters leaving bad reviews? Come on. I have all systems. Its a very high quality game. Give credit where credit is due. Don't be a hater and actually give the game a chance.
  25. Drag0600
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    It was very short and easy, the motion controls were a bit wonky. There was plenty of missed potential, rewards for completion are pretty weak and bosses were repeated plenty of time, however this game completely makes up for it with all the amazing mechanics, the amazing control and just the whole experience together. It was really great.
  26. Firepistol95
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    This is a pretty good game. I can understand some peoples disappointment of it feeling "lacking" in content or its not "challenging" or thinking it will b just like Mario 64. What I want to know is why did yall believe it was going to b "like" Mario 64? Sure it was returning to the classic semi-open world (yes semi because its not a full open world game) of 64 and Sunshine but everythingThis is a pretty good game. I can understand some peoples disappointment of it feeling "lacking" in content or its not "challenging" or thinking it will b just like Mario 64. What I want to know is why did yall believe it was going to b "like" Mario 64? Sure it was returning to the classic semi-open world (yes semi because its not a full open world game) of 64 and Sunshine but everything else is different. They got rid of the objective based mission structure of 64 and Sunshine (64- Levels Sunshine-Episodes) for a more pure exploration based structure. Now I enjoy the game for what its trying to accomplish instead of expecting what its going to b based on past history, because if u do, of course your going to b disappointed. The fun and challenge in this game is in the exploration of finding all the Power Moons, that was kind of similar to what 64 and Sunshine did but theirs was more "linear" about it. Now I can understand this type of almost non-objective exploration, collect-a-thon gameplay isn't for everyone and feel like a waste of time but that's what the game is trying to accomplish and it does it pretty well. (also feels less like a chore imo than the classic ol' collect-a-thon platformers of old) I say take your time in each kingdom and explore, if u rush through it only meeting the minimum requirement of moons to get to the next kingdom then of course its going to b short, slow down people and enjoy the journey, not the destination.… Expand
  27. NeoCortexTrophy
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Two words: Magnum Opus. It will be remembered and highly beloved 10-15-20 years from now the way Mario 64, Galaxy and the 2d platformers are nowadays.
  28. Prodigic
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    I just beat this game and let me tell you right off the bat, I have not played a mario since super mario sunshine so it has been YEARS. That being said, the moment i bought SMO to the moment i got to the end credits, this game gave me the same feeling i had from way back then when i played SM63 and sunshine. This game is amazing and the levels and designs for each world is unique andI just beat this game and let me tell you right off the bat, I have not played a mario since super mario sunshine so it has been YEARS. That being said, the moment i bought SMO to the moment i got to the end credits, this game gave me the same feeling i had from way back then when i played SM63 and sunshine. This game is amazing and the levels and designs for each world is unique and different, always giving you a fresh experience for every world you go to. The game has callbacks to previous mario titles even all the way back to Donkey Kong. Playing this game gave me an amazing and truly fun experience, it had me on my seat for hours hoping the journey never ended and so this is why in my opinion it deserves a 10 for me.… Expand
  29. spongeswift
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Mario Odyssey baffles me in an amazing way. There's an endless amount of possibilities, there's so many moons and yes they may not feel rewarding because they are mostly easy to get but collecting the moons isn't half of what this adventure is.
    The capturing mechanic makes the blandish but beautiful worlds sooo much more interesting, you can capture your run of the mill goombas and also    Mario Odyssey baffles me in an amazing way. There's an endless amount of possibilities, there's so many moons and yes they may not feel rewarding because they are mostly easy to get but collecting the moons isn't half of what this adventure is.
    The capturing mechanic makes the blandish but beautiful worlds sooo much more interesting, you can capture your run of the mill goombas and also you can capture other things you would never expect. If you don't like the capture idea you probably won't love the game, that's the biggest aspect of it so if you think it's some gimmick you definitely should run from this game. Cappy also makes the game a lot more spicy, he is a cute loveable character that is the F.L.U.D.D of Odyssey. Except he's a lot less controlling and is not overpowered.
    My only gripes are that the main story is entirely too easy to run through, the requirements are way too low but there's so many moons per level that doing your first 100% run could take you a hefty amount of time. Also the boss battles are way too easy, they don't get hard til after the main game, you can really beat the bosses in the first few tries including the final boss.
    But the finale is amazing, you do something you would never expect to do, and a lot of stuff unlocks in the kingdoms after the boss so the end of the game is far after the final boss.
    Yes there are some small things that put a small damper on the game but that's a small price to pay for all of the good things you will experience. Super Mario Odyssey is one of Mario's best adventures yet and it is the switch's best title thus far!    … Expand
  30. owenw218
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This game pays a lot of respect to the previous Mario games, it's fun, it's easy to jump in and jump out of and it really does make for a great Mario game.

    Without spoiling anything, the main story took me about 12-14 hours to complete, but there is a lot of end game stuff to do which extends the playtime. Unlike previous games, there are hundreds of Moons to collect (think stars from    This game pays a lot of respect to the previous Mario games, it's fun, it's easy to jump in and jump out of and it really does make for a great Mario game.

    Without spoiling anything, the main story took me about 12-14 hours to complete, but there is a lot of end game stuff to do which extends the playtime. Unlike previous games, there are hundreds of Moons to collect (think stars from Super Mario 64).

    I think this game is really fun, a bit on the easy side but after you beat it, there are challenges that will be sufficient for people who want them. If you have a switch, definitely get this, if you don't have one, this game makes a decent case as to why you might want to pick one up.    … Expand
  31. DreadLordAvatar
    Oct 28, 2017
    0
    over rated. nothing new here, same old regurgitated garbage companies have been selling you for decades. its another mediocre game switch owners can leverage to justify a worthless system. oh well, to each his own....................
  32. Juicebox-fresh
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game, the worlds are diverse and packed with character, the graphics are gorgeous and most importantly it's super fun to play. The new capture mechanic is quite interesting and is utilised really well throughout the game to keep it from becoming just a stale new tool within the players arsenal. The soundtrack in my opinion is the best of any game this year and, whenAbsolutely beautiful game, the worlds are diverse and packed with character, the graphics are gorgeous and most importantly it's super fun to play. The new capture mechanic is quite interesting and is utilised really well throughout the game to keep it from becoming just a stale new tool within the players arsenal. The soundtrack in my opinion is the best of any game this year and, when paired with the level designs, create some seriously unique and memorable atmospheres. However I have to say, if you are looking for a challenge you may want to look elsewhere as it's mostly a breeze to play with only the odd few tricky challenges which can be avoided at no cost. It really feels like a game designed with fun in mind above all else, and personally I feel it delivers with great satisfaction.… Expand
  33. leandromoreira
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    It's been a long time since I felt so good and rewarded when I'm playing a super Mario game :D if you like platform games plus lots of collectibles plus giant world (but each inch making a lot of sense not just a 50km of empty or random stuff) this game is for you.
  34. BruceShankleYT
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    The controls in this game are great! They add a lot of ability's even without the new hat cappy. Cappy also allows for some cool sequence breaks. So Physics are perfect. The capture ability also works like how you would expect it to. Except for one. When taking control of a bullet bill, I can't do a full 180 by holding one direction because the game expects you to change your direction onThe controls in this game are great! They add a lot of ability's even without the new hat cappy. Cappy also allows for some cool sequence breaks. So Physics are perfect. The capture ability also works like how you would expect it to. Except for one. When taking control of a bullet bill, I can't do a full 180 by holding one direction because the game expects you to change your direction on the control stick to keep on changing in the same direction you were already turning. So thats annoying. Now, I have to admit, the Death System here fixed previous issues but made a new one too. When you die you only lose 10 coins, and when you die without coins, you just come back normally. No negatives. But sometimes you die and spawn waaaaaaaaay far back away from where you died and you have to do a bit of backtracking. So that's also annoying. The bosses are also overused and when you fight them the next time they don't really add anything important. Oh yeah, and it has some nice easter eggs too. Spoiler alerts are stupid, this game can't be spoiled. When you beat the game, you can unlock peach's castle and you will find the courtyard from Mario 64 in a secret door that can only be opened by becoming SM64 Mario! Love that. I just can't give this game a 10 because of some annoyances that turn me off a little bit. For example, while going through the desert, there is too much space for its own good because you can't really do anything besides move while you go to the next spot. It's a little too big for its own good. There is also an annoying boss rush mode where when you die, you spawn back and I can see on the ship that the bosses I had defeated were not there but then I had to re fight all the other bosses that I had killed. Very annoying. Now then, the graphics... Beatiful in docked, sometimes a little blurry in portable mode. Docked always looks amazing no matter what. In portable mode, sometimes the game gets a little bit TOO blurry, and then the resolution jumps up then down and up and down. Also, shadow edges look like crap. Now then, the performance... Beautiful in both portable and docked. The game uses dynamic resolution to maintain 60fps almost all the times. The only time I noticed it drop was for a few seconds in new donk city. It also makes the Switch REALLY hot and with it close to me, I could hear the fan going LOUD. The things you do for moons is also somewhat overused. There are multiple places throughout the game that make you put down your hat and do some platforming without your hat. This was fine the first few times, but after maybe the 4th time, I felt it wasn't needed. BUT, the best part is... It's optional! Go find another moon or something, do what you want. Yeah, this game is pretty amazing.… Expand
  35. barren_sky
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of the Switch in general, but this and Zelda are absolute top-notch games. Super Mario 64 was a magical moment in gaming for me and many others my age, and having these vast open areas to explore again with crisp new graphics and creative challenges is a real treat in Odyssey.
  36. ScreenScraggy22
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. This game snatched my life away. It is the best Mario game I have ever played. Also best switch game of the year. The breathtaking graphics blew me away. The gameplay is so smooth and it controls perfectly. This game has so many unique things too discover that I never want to stop playing this game, EVER. Every single world I have visited has been amazing in its own way.Fantastic game. This game snatched my life away. It is the best Mario game I have ever played. Also best switch game of the year. The breathtaking graphics blew me away. The gameplay is so smooth and it controls perfectly. This game has so many unique things too discover that I never want to stop playing this game, EVER. Every single world I have visited has been amazing in its own way. The music is also great! You will enjoy this game no matter what, even if your hate Mario games you will still enjoy this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  37. PULKEMONTHE
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Graphics at the height of the time. Incredible coming from a console as conservative and small as Switch. A surprise. The gameplay how always is priority in Nintendo. And they have focused all their effort to bring the best of Super Mario to this delivery. The variety and details dominate completely, as does the music. The alternative of playing with the Switch pro switch, the Joy-conGraphics at the height of the time. Incredible coming from a console as conservative and small as Switch. A surprise. The gameplay how always is priority in Nintendo. And they have focused all their effort to bring the best of Super Mario to this delivery. The variety and details dominate completely, as does the music. The alternative of playing with the Switch pro switch, the Joy-con separately, mounted on the grip, in tablet mode or with Gamecube control thanks to the 4.0.0 update allow you to experience the asymmetric game in a unique way. The Framerate and the resolution are a delight. It definitely deserves to be called "best game in history" Extremely recommended.… Expand
  38. titus619
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Great game. Just play it and find out for yourself, if you love platformers and Mario , this is the game for you. The game is not hard but the joy comes from exploring every nook. Attention to detail and love put in this game.
  39. Zenterion1989
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Un gran juego , lo disfruté de principio a fin ya que su jugabilidad es bastante amistosa y divertida tanto con los joy-con en cada mano o como con el joycon grip ,su diseño de niveles es aveces pequeñamente complejo al entender y resolver , con tramos un tanto complicados ,ya que hay que tener buenos reflejos y un poco agilidad visual , las batallas contra jefes bastante divertidas yUn gran juego , lo disfruté de principio a fin ya que su jugabilidad es bastante amistosa y divertida tanto con los joy-con en cada mano o como con el joycon grip ,su diseño de niveles es aveces pequeñamente complejo al entender y resolver , con tramos un tanto complicados ,ya que hay que tener buenos reflejos y un poco agilidad visual , las batallas contra jefes bastante divertidas y diferentes unas de otras y los sub-jefes un poco más repetitivas pero diferentes estilos . Super Mario Odyssey es genial , es un buen viaje a la infancia con enemigos , personajes de captura , música , y niveles que no se veían desde super Mario bros de NES y el paso a los 8bits dentro del mismo juego fue divertido y llamativo .Es un juego que no te obliga a hacer todo en orden , te da tu tiempo para que explores muchas zonas , conozcas otros personajes o simplemente solo te dediques a coleccionar prendas de vestir y gorras , es un juego muy completo dentro de su mundo y la narrativa que esta tiene sobre la historia , es totalmente algo nuevo y para nada un juego totalmente fácil ya que tiene sus retos y su desafios que puedes completar con pensarla una segunda vez ya que es un juego pensado para niños y adultos y como todo adulto lo jugue en su modo normal , ya que poseé un modo ayuda que esta hecho practicamente para ayudar a los mas pequeños y que no pierdan horas y minutos sin saber que hacer, graficamente es muy atractivo y me sorprendió bastante en este aspecto ya que en la tv y en el modo tableta se ve increíble , ademas que la musica y la banda sonora y más aún en el final del juego te hace sentir que estas en una de esas películas o series de anime donde el final la música y la escena que aquí es jugable , se roban el show .
    Lo único malo es que esperaba un juego más largo ya que con 15 0 20 horas a tope jugando lo completas , al menos su historia por que el juego tiene bastantes cosas que descubrir sobre todo luego que pasas el final ya que te permite ir a otro lugar y el modo 2 jugadores es un complemento divertido de hacer aún que le faltó más protagonismo al 2do jugador.
    En resumen completamente recomendado , divertido y adictivo.    … Expand
  40. SanjiBlackLeg
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    è così che si fa un gioco nel 2017 XD
    sono costretto a mettere 10 per recuperare un minimo quei birbaccioni che mettono 0 perchè hanno i genitori che quando erano piccoli non gli hanno insegnato le cose che contano nella vita.
    in realtà non è perfetto, ma poco ci manca.
    chi non apprezza questo gioco deve considerarsi assolutamente uno sfigato!
    ehehehe
  41. Techbane
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    An obvious labor of love, somewhat marred by the Action Guide which you will want to ram through someone's skull by the 4th or 5th world, shoehorned motion controls that make it feel like Nintendo is still clinging to the Wii's gimmick 11 years later, and navigation that manages to be overly cumbersome at times in spite of multiple fast-travel systems. The readiness with which the gameAn obvious labor of love, somewhat marred by the Action Guide which you will want to ram through someone's skull by the 4th or 5th world, shoehorned motion controls that make it feel like Nintendo is still clinging to the Wii's gimmick 11 years later, and navigation that manages to be overly cumbersome at times in spite of multiple fast-travel systems. The readiness with which the game spits Power Moons at you diminishes the feeling of accomplishment somewhat, with upwards of 60 of them on some levels -- but there's enough of them to keep completionists scouring for quite some time, and multiple opt-in hint systems to keep you from getting stonewalled.

    It's less remarkable a shift and revitalization of the IP as Breath of the Wild was, there are some pronounced annoyances, but as another solid entry in the mainline open-world Mario series, it's hard not to recommend.    … Expand
  42. dat_jackman
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    In my opinion better than botw, but i see why people like it more. I've only had 1 problem which is pretty minor compared to how good the game is and something i'll explain later. The game is way too easy, the bosses take nearly no effort to beat and the main puzzles don't either. I don't find this to be much of a problem but it would extend the gameplay and would develop the skills ofIn my opinion better than botw, but i see why people like it more. I've only had 1 problem which is pretty minor compared to how good the game is and something i'll explain later. The game is way too easy, the bosses take nearly no effort to beat and the main puzzles don't either. I don't find this to be much of a problem but it would extend the gameplay and would develop the skills of the player for later in the game. What i'm referring to is the power moons, other than the main ones these take a while to collect and some of them are pretty hard. Other than this one flaw this game is definitely in my top 10 games of all time. Everything is perfect, tight controls, fun travel and easter eggs. Just get this game… Expand
  43. blanktarget
    Oct 28, 2017
    6
    So...Super Mario Odyssey. I'm fairly certain if this was not a mario game it would have gotten mediocre reviews. It's an alright game but it's not 10/10 as many review sites are saying. In fact, there is a lot wrong with it that I feel gets glossed over.
    Art style wise, everyone was concerned about those screenshots with mario next to a real human. They still look bad, they still aren't    So...Super Mario Odyssey. I'm fairly certain if this was not a mario game it would have gotten mediocre reviews. It's an alright game but it's not 10/10 as many review sites are saying. In fact, there is a lot wrong with it that I feel gets glossed over.
    Art style wise, everyone was concerned about those screenshots with mario next to a real human. They still look bad, they still aren't explained in any meaningful way. There are other spots too. You get a T-Rex and everything else is cartoony mario style, then this jurassic park style T-Rex just laying there. It's jarring. It doesn't fit. Much of the game is this way, where random assets look like they were done by someone with totally different art direction.
    Controlling cappy feels more of a pain than a bonus. Two player mode doesn't make it any better, controls there also feel weird and unintuitive. It feels very gimmcky. Honestly since mario 64 they've tried to do weird random gimmicks like this and every time it feels forced.
    On that point, why is there a world of hat people, who live in hat houses and fly hat airships? If cappy just happened to be some kind of magical hat I could buy into that, but a whole nation of hat people with a hat economy and hat children just seems really weird to me. The fact their world was nearly all black and white didn't seem to make sense. I thought when I first started it was meant to be some kind of after life and mario had died and had to fight his way back to life. I was disappointed immediately.
    I don't need all these wacky new characters, or rabbit people. They could have been easily replaced with the koopa children and served the same purpose while reusing characters players know instead of introducing new ones that we'll likely never see again. There are so many weird random characters I get excited when I finally see a koopa troopa trying to hit me with a fireball, or a piranha plant snapping.
    That all said, the levels are fun, if disjointed. You get a steady drip of things to find and unlock which is cool. None of them feel like places though, they all feel like amusement parks. Where I go ride to ride to beat a challenge and get a moon. Also, I don't know why we are collecting moons now. Stars seemed thematically correct before and only changed for the same of being different, which really feels like what a lot of this game is about.    … Expand
  44. j-s
    Oct 28, 2017
    0
    I'm really sorry to be saying this at all, but unfortunately this game has failed to live up to the months of hype it has built up, and is a low point for the 3D Mario series, only exceeding 3D World.

    An awful camera, forced motion controls, some sudden loss in graphical quality, miniscule worlds, very low difficulty and a gameplay gimmick that wears thin far too quickly are just the    I'm really sorry to be saying this at all, but unfortunately this game has failed to live up to the months of hype it has built up, and is a low point for the 3D Mario series, only exceeding 3D World.

    An awful camera, forced motion controls, some sudden loss in graphical quality, miniscule worlds, very low difficulty and a gameplay gimmick that wears thin far too quickly are just the tip of the iceberg. Perhaps the most tragic error though is how nannying the experience is.

    Collecting a Shine Sprite, or Power Star in previous titles felt highly rewarding because it signifies the end of a challenging gauntlet of platforming variety. In Odyssey, Moons are absolutely everywhere, and unlike, for example, the Shrines in Breath of the Wild, there are simply too many Moons with little gaps between them. Positive reinforcement is one thing, but forcing it every few seconds is a trick that the average player will quickly see through.

    Super Mario Galaxy 2 can rest easy - SMO in no way betters upon its prequels and should be avoided unless you are a die-hard fan of the series, and can look past the many flaws    … Expand
  45. martinchrisa
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    When Zelda came out it was enough to get early adopters of the Switch on board- now that Mario is here, it will lead to more and more stores selling out during the holiday season. This game brings the nostalgia level to almost the maximum. It's formula is similar to Mario 64(possibly the GOAT when it comes to the Mario games). Cappy is a unique and fresh addition to the platformingWhen Zelda came out it was enough to get early adopters of the Switch on board- now that Mario is here, it will lead to more and more stores selling out during the holiday season. This game brings the nostalgia level to almost the maximum. It's formula is similar to Mario 64(possibly the GOAT when it comes to the Mario games). Cappy is a unique and fresh addition to the platforming shenanigans that we're accustomed to with Mario. I give it a 9/10- because i think that the difficulty is slightly lacking.… Expand
  46. sirgrotius
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    So much fun. Graphics are quality, it has the spirit of Mario but reinvented with modernized, and energetic gameplay. It's fun that two players can play at the same time and annoy each other, too. haha.
  47. placidocerda9
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    cuando un juego te hace no saber si ir al siguiente reyno o explorar en el que estas y ambas cosas son algo que deseas hacer, el juego esta haciendo algo muy bien, es en extremo divertido merece un 10.
  48. Quijote
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    My eternal 10 to this Mario though I haven't finished it yet, but it's been so big, fantastic, awesome, emotive, is some parts it's so beautiful that you feel like you're about to cry. This is the best videogame of ALL TIMES, side by side with Mario 64 and Zelda Breath Of The Wilde. Perfection is the word to describe this game. The fantasy is real, the world is a paradise, the human raceMy eternal 10 to this Mario though I haven't finished it yet, but it's been so big, fantastic, awesome, emotive, is some parts it's so beautiful that you feel like you're about to cry. This is the best videogame of ALL TIMES, side by side with Mario 64 and Zelda Breath Of The Wilde. Perfection is the word to describe this game. The fantasy is real, the world is a paradise, the human race is good, all because of the existence of this game. Super Mario Odyssey is a Wonder.… Expand
  49. javironcho
    Oct 28, 2017
    0
    This is more of the same, this is really just a glorified mobile phone game with nothing interesting, maybe its ok for kids though.
    I really dont recomend wasting 60 dollars on this, wait until its like 20, since it is really short and easy, i just returned it to the store and got the fractured but whole instead
  50. Zaemoncio
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    As good ad IGN says. Let the hate be unleashed? It amazes me just as hard as the hate unleashed here against Zelda Switch. Stunning. But no one can just by will alone negate something as BIG as Odyssey.
  51. Crymsaniac
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    It's kind of incredible how salty some of these reviews are just because of how strong the game's critical reception is. This is absolutely a must-buy for Nintendo Switch owners and highly recommended for anybody that's into platforming, this game will seriously challenge you and offer you a great slew of things to collect. While the core adventure may be somewhat easy, it's the matter ofIt's kind of incredible how salty some of these reviews are just because of how strong the game's critical reception is. This is absolutely a must-buy for Nintendo Switch owners and highly recommended for anybody that's into platforming, this game will seriously challenge you and offer you a great slew of things to collect. While the core adventure may be somewhat easy, it's the matter of collecting all of the 800+ Power Moons that grants the game charm and fun. A very worthy successor to Super Mario 64 and a fantastic game to boot. Ignore what the salty negative reviews in the user score section have to say otherwise about the game -- this game is absolutely well deserving of the attention it's been getting and is hands down the best game of the 2010s.… Expand
  52. Mercyfulfate138
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is on a roll, this may be the best 3d mario game ever very creative problem solving, throw backs to past games, collectibles galore, gameplay has a lot of variety, a must own!
  53. jo-bunker
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is sublime. This game to an even further extent invigorates and elevates Mario. It is leagues above Sunshine and Galaxy.

    It makes me so glad that Nintendo are able to up their talent. Rather than Breath of the Wild, this game truly redeems them in my mind. Super Mario 64 is still the pinnacle of what made this franchise so out of this world, and Odyssey does not    Super Mario Odyssey is sublime. This game to an even further extent invigorates and elevates Mario. It is leagues above Sunshine and Galaxy.

    It makes me so glad that Nintendo are able to up their talent. Rather than Breath of the Wild, this game truly redeems them in my mind. Super Mario 64 is still the pinnacle of what made this franchise so out of this world, and Odyssey does not stack up to the same degree of perfection.

    But without a doubt, where games like Galaxy and Sunshine are mere 8/10's this one is a rock solid 9.    … Expand
  54. Alberthc
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    excelente juego una maravilla juego de mario nintendo lo a vuelto a ser de de nuevo!!!! jugarlo en modo portátil y sobre mesa es una experiencia inolvidable en los juegos de plataforma en su máxima expresión
  55. Matlechat
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Just the game we all waited for. Nintendo did it again, I can't stop playing it. I hope for the switch that Nintendo will do theses kinds of games every 2 years. Can't wait for another classic from them, anyway this new mario is just a piece of art.
  56. PixelsEDM
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This game is phenomenal, with its bright colors and new theme to the Mario series, this is easily a Game Of The Year nominee. I love how it has Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy and, Super Mario 64 vibes with these games being open-world settings.
  57. TheNine
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Mario has never looked better. Mario has never controlled better. And despite massive expectations and the classic installments before it, Mario still manages to surprise and dominate the platforming genre. Mario has never PLAYED better.

    While the Galaxy games were in my view untouchable in terms of design and ambition, Odyssey has just topped them, despite my usual preference of more    Mario has never looked better. Mario has never controlled better. And despite massive expectations and the classic installments before it, Mario still manages to surprise and dominate the platforming genre. Mario has never PLAYED better.

    While the Galaxy games were in my view untouchable in terms of design and ambition, Odyssey has just topped them, despite my usual preference of more linear Mario games. The world is just so dense, and every single discovery is fun, rewarding and effortlessly presented.

    Amazing stuff as only Nintendo can deliver. VG magic.    … Expand
  58. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    Super Mario Odyssey is an absolute delight that will remind you why you started playing games in the first place. The adventure begins in the midst of a battle between Mario and Bowser that ends with – gasp! – the latter defeating the former and making off with Princess Peach, whom he intends to marry just as soon as he can gather everything he needs to put on a top notch wedding. In manySuper Mario Odyssey is an absolute delight that will remind you why you started playing games in the first place. The adventure begins in the midst of a battle between Mario and Bowser that ends with – gasp! – the latter defeating the former and making off with Princess Peach, whom he intends to marry just as soon as he can gather everything he needs to put on a top notch wedding. In many ways, Super Mario Odyssey is the weirdest that Mario has been in years. The game takes place across more than a dozen Kingdoms, many of which feature some of the sorts of themes you might expect from a Mario title – ice and lava, forests and spooky levels full of darkness.
    The problem about this game, ITS TOO EASY for veteran players, the lack of challenge are everywhere and the Bowser's formula is kinda annoying yet. There's a constant back and forth between education and challenge as the game teaches its mechanics. At first, discovery is the game's reward to you – then challenge becomes its own reward as Odyssey tests that discovery. This is what Mario has done for 30 years more effectively than almost any other franchise or idea, and it's just as successful in Odyssey. It's present in the platforming sections, which avoid the mistakes of other games deftly (most of the time), but the purest articulations of that philosophy are in Odyssey's boss fights. But if that’s the worst complaint to be levelled at Super Mario Odyssey, it’s in pretty good shape. Indeed, one might go so far as to call it one of 2017’s essential gaming experiences. It will remind you of everything you’ve ever loved about Nintendo platforming games while simultaneously creating new Mario memories you’ll cherish for years to come. If you needed a reason beyond Zelda to invest in a Switch, this ought to suffice.
    Buy the game as quickly as you can!    … Expand
  59. fabiorogeryo86
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    The game is incredible. The scenarios are beautiful, the phenomenal songs and the controls are very easy and intuitive. It reminded me so much of the late Mario 64.
  60. Zero20659
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego del año, es tan bueno que los haters de nintendo y fanboys de sony, no pueden evitar darle notas negativas, ya que el juego los viola analmente en sus exclusivos.
  61. Aumie
    Oct 28, 2017
    5
    If you look at the review scores and 90% of the users i am truly scared for how brainwashed we as humans can be in this day and age.
    The game is mediocre at best, I was looking forward to this and quite a fan of the series but this is nothing special.
    Way to easy, bland level design, no reason for the customization other than to create busy work, no feeling of accomplishment when you do    If you look at the review scores and 90% of the users i am truly scared for how brainwashed we as humans can be in this day and age.
    The game is mediocre at best, I was looking forward to this and quite a fan of the series but this is nothing special.
    Way to easy, bland level design, no reason for the customization other than to create busy work, no feeling of accomplishment when you do something and i felt myself getting bored half way through a level. The platform sections are a joke and the puzzles could be figured out by a half boiled potato. I could go on but there are actually worth while games that take longer than 5 hours to complete out there.    … Expand
  62. olimpo
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Es un buen mario,soy muy fan del super mario 64 y esto es sinceramente magia, siempre me divierten los juegos de mario y este juego me dejo una sonrisa de felicidad al jugarlo siceramente genial
  63. aspartamed
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    If you are a Mario fan this is a must have. Its certainly fun, but for me falls short and doesn't quite feel like a Mario game.

    This is not a traditional Mario, its a pseudo open world game where you search for hidden moon stones. Some are hidden, some are in hard to reach places, some are quests and some are held by bosses. So far no mushrooms or fire flowers instead you have a form of    If you are a Mario fan this is a must have. Its certainly fun, but for me falls short and doesn't quite feel like a Mario game.

    This is not a traditional Mario, its a pseudo open world game where you search for hidden moon stones. Some are hidden, some are in hard to reach places, some are quests and some are held by bosses. So far no mushrooms or fire flowers instead you have a form of hit points and throw your hat to attack like flower power.

    As an adult the game is quite easy. having 3 or 6 hit points allows for many mistakes and even if you die the penalty is very small. There is no life limit and you re-spawn at your last checkpoint, which there are plenty of. In fact since its an open world game and you often have to back track to explore other paths, sometimes dying is welcome.

    Boss battles so far have been quite easy. Deaths have only come from misplaced jumps into pits or "camera" deaths where you cant see whats going on because the camera angle is fighting you.

    There is a "shake" controller mechanic that allows for special moves and auto targeting. There is no non-motion version of this control, even if you turn motion controls off. Fortunately so far the game is so easy that this mechanic can be considered optional. If you plan to use the shake mechanic it makes the game difficult to play in switch tablet mode and found my self struggling to balance the tablet on my lap while holding the controllers. Instead now I opt to play on the television

    All in all the game is fun to play though not very challenging. If you are looking for a relaxing game that you can spend hours exploring then this is great. I feel this game does not stand up to Nintendo high expectations and doesn't provide an adult challenge. Its a good game but falls short of greatness.    … Expand
  64. DulceLinux
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Hace años que un juego no me había dado tan elevado nivel de diversión y alegría. Y ahora, este año, Nintendo ha sacado a BotW y a Super Mario Odyssey. Cada uno tiene lo suyo. Pero ambos son los mejores juegos que haya jugado en mi vida.
  65. Bargros12
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Just getting it yesterday (on release date), I believe this game is amazing to its core and everything around it. the controls are sound, music refined, but most importantly, the gameplay shines like a burning star. It retains elements of the classic 3d mario titles yet has its own style and structuring. Without a doubt my game of the year, even surpassing breath of the wild.
  66. Ookagari
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    This game is another Good 3D Mario game. The Moons feel like a cross between the Blue Coin from Sunshine and the Korok Seeds from BotW, that's not a bad thing, its a step away form the linearity of past games if a small one. I also felt that the difficulty was a too easy, but that comes with the territory of a game that trying to please everyone including small children. Overall Odyssey isThis game is another Good 3D Mario game. The Moons feel like a cross between the Blue Coin from Sunshine and the Korok Seeds from BotW, that's not a bad thing, its a step away form the linearity of past games if a small one. I also felt that the difficulty was a too easy, but that comes with the territory of a game that trying to please everyone including small children. Overall Odyssey is a good 3d Mario, and only things bringing it down at all in my option are choices that Nintendo made purposely so i cant call them issues at all. Good job Nintendo, but next time don't make us wait 15 years… Expand
  67. Twosmart4tv
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    I've been playing Super Mario games since I got the Mario/Duckhunt NES combo in 1987. SMO hit the nail on the head for what I expect a Mario title to be. This is the best Mario game since Mario 64. Galaxy was a great series too, but this game surpasses both of those games. Way to go Nintendo.
  68. Wenawena
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Simplemente genial, de forma mecánica y estética. No podía esperar menos del hijo consentido de Nintendo. Ahora a esperar a que hagan algo con Smash para tener la mejor consola y un rayo de esperanza en esta generación TAN MEDIOCRE.
  69. Kostie100
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Best Mario game ever! Get the same feeling a small I did from super Mario 64. So much to do here and so many unique worlds. Great graphics and music as well!
  70. metroid660
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    hermoso juego, jugable y gráficamente. un gran mundo para explorar las cuales con su nueva habilidad de controlar a los enemigos se convierte en nuevo mundo
  71. Aerostat
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    What can I say that hasn't been expressed better already? Not much! This is game design meeting form and function for the uniquely hybridized Switch and taking the idea of what and where gaming can be shifted dramatically to the next level.A landmark in gaming for gamers new and old alike. An absolute joy and history is made. Again!
  72. ayamecl
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    el juego es grandioso mejora la experencia de las anteriores entregas de mario y cuando no crees que puede sorprender mas va y te sorprende tienen que probarlo para calificar semejante juego muy compatible con la tecnologia de switch totalmente recomendable
  73. JackMcFe
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games I played in years (and Zelda BOTW). This is 100% nostalgia and fresh content. You will be very happy when you play this game. You will smile and have a wonderful time!
  74. MichelRonaldo
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    El mejor de Super Mario!! es perfecto en todos su apartados, te envuelve en su historia , jugabilidad y la musica es simplemente fenomenal, no hay nada mas que decir solo que es el mejor juego jamas creado.
  75. spectrumspecter
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    I think 7 is realistic. The game is polished. It's fun and silly. But difficulty is notched right down. The progression feels a bit muddled also.

    The graphics look pixelated. I remind myself that a standard tablet could not run a game as smooth as this... but the jagged graphics still spoil immersion. One good thing I can say is that the gameplay feels solid: a spiritual successor to    I think 7 is realistic. The game is polished. It's fun and silly. But difficulty is notched right down. The progression feels a bit muddled also.

    The graphics look pixelated. I remind myself that a standard tablet could not run a game as smooth as this... but the jagged graphics still spoil immersion.

    One good thing I can say is that the gameplay feels solid: a spiritual successor to Mario 64 (where IMO Sunshine / Galaxy fell short). The Cappy mechanic is great.

    Finally a fresh flagship Mario on the Switch. A good showcase for the system. But it's strictly casual.    … Expand
  76. Damy95
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This is just the best example of ``how to make video games´´

    Este juego es una oda a los diseñadores de videojuegos, al entretenimiento y a los jugadores. Nintendo da una lección de cómo ofrecer diversión a los jugadores, una vez más.
  77. SuperMatt777
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is likely meant to be Mario's version of Breath of the Wild, with it being a big game with lots to do. And I'm not going to beat around the bush; Super Mario Odyssey was amazing. While I'm giving it a ten out of ten, I'm not going to say it's perfect; as my only gripe with the game is that the plot is way too short and kinda easy to tackle. But while the plot is shortSuper Mario Odyssey is likely meant to be Mario's version of Breath of the Wild, with it being a big game with lots to do. And I'm not going to beat around the bush; Super Mario Odyssey was amazing. While I'm giving it a ten out of ten, I'm not going to say it's perfect; as my only gripe with the game is that the plot is way too short and kinda easy to tackle. But while the plot is short and simple, that is merely the door to the game itself, which is collecting a grand total of 600 Power Moons. I feel like the game's story was downplayed for a reason; to emphasis on the exploration aspect and Moon collecting. And while I still have many Power Moons to collect, I don't need to one hundred percent this game to say that it was fantastic all the way.

    The capture mechanic the game takes on opens up a ton of new options for Mario to progress through worlds. From smashing blocks as a Hammer Bro to swimming through magma as a Lava Bubble to collecting a tower of Goombas to meet a female Goomba, Mario has more options than ever. It's a really cool feature, even if it does feel a bit overpowered at times.

    The worlds are plentiful, rivaling that of Super Mario 64 and easily suppressing the game in terms of collectables for each world. While it feels like the game simply hands you Power Moons for the simplest of tasks, you have to get used to the patterns of where they appear. That means ground pounding almost everything, throwing you cap at anything and breaking anything. Moons can literally be anywhere and that's where the challenge aspect comes in; some Moons won't be easy to find. While it may just feel like an enormous version of Super Mario Galaxy 2's Green Star challenge, if you love exploring worlds and discovering these kinds of secrets, it'll keep you busy for a long time and if you enjoy it, there's no problems in it, is there?

    Looking past the game's short story, Super Mario Odyssey really lives up to the hype it had. While it may not truly feel like the nostalgic Super Mario 64, it still does a good job at following in it's footsteps. The worlds are fun to explore, the capture mechanic makes it even more fun to explore and the amount of Power Moons means this isn't a game you'll one hundred percent in a day. But if you like a game that big, then this is definitely going to be a fun experience. Mario hit the Switch in a big way and this will likely go down as one of his best adventures yet.    … Expand
  78. carl2151
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This game is great. This game shows how a platform game has to be done. The way the created the new mechanic of capy is amazing and how each world was built based on this mechanic is on of the best things I have experienced in a platform game.
  79. syryquil
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    I love this game. It's fun, enjoyable, and an all around good experience. But there are a few gripes I have with this game that make me not rate this a 10. The motion controls are very wonky at points. For example, sometimes when you try to do a spin throw, you throw your cap up or down, or vice versa. The camera is slightly annoying at points. As far content though, it's very good.
  80. ignore78
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    If you are expecting this to be like Super Mario 64. Then you will be disappointed. You will go a linear path, kingdom to kingdom, almost like Super Mario Galaxy 2. Super Mario 64 feels more open world then Odyssey. And you cant sneak in this mario game. i loved to do that in mario 64. it felt more dynamic. Odyssey is too easy . And one thing i feel is frustrating. is when you haveIf you are expecting this to be like Super Mario 64. Then you will be disappointed. You will go a linear path, kingdom to kingdom, almost like Super Mario Galaxy 2. Super Mario 64 feels more open world then Odyssey. And you cant sneak in this mario game. i loved to do that in mario 64. it felt more dynamic. Odyssey is too easy . And one thing i feel is frustrating. is when you have completed one level, it takes you back to the start of that level and you have to do that level all over again to find more Moons. The level has changed a little bit. But not that much like in mario sunshine. it was amazing to go in and in again and again in the same level to see how much the level has changed to find more shine sprites. I must say that Zelda is as good as Mario 64 was back then. But this Odyssey is not that good. It is fun to play through. but when it is finished. its finished.… Expand
  81. Fanbasecritic
    Oct 28, 2017
    5
    Great Game but the Fanbase is out of their mind and do not even fact check so 5/5 for the game and 0/5 for the Fans

    Good one Nintendo, this new 3D Super Mario combines the best parts of all old 3D Mario's with further improvements and a nice big world
  82. Dazan
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    El mejor Mario que he jugado nunca. Los controles van finísimos (como en todos los Marios), la mecánica de Cappy es muy divertida y da muchísimas posibilidades, y el juego está tan lleno de pequeños detalles que enamora ver cuánto cariño le han puesto en el desarrollo.
  83. captain9fingers
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    No suprises here, this game is brilliant. The controls are mostly fluid, with exception of the motion controls, I turned them off and play in tablet mode yet I still have to waggle and shake now and again which is just pointless and annoying. The game constantly surprises me with new ideas and mechanics . I only bought it yesterday and am already about 7 hours in. Well worth every penny.
  84. gdmatt
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    A good entry in a great series, Super Mario Odyssey is ridiculously fun albeit a bit too easy.
    Despite the lack of a challenge, if you like Mario games or platformers, you will enjoy this game.
  85. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego de Mario jamas creado, y posiblemente el mejor juego de la historia. Esta obra de arte va a marcar un antes y un después en esta industria. 11/10
  86. StarGin
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Gráficos a la altura de la época. Increible viniendo de una consola tan conservadora y pequeña cómo Switch. Toda una sorpresa. El gameplay cómo siempre es prioridad en Nintendo. Y han enfocado todo su esfuerzo por traer lo mejor de los Super Mario a esta entrega. La variedad y detalles dominan por completo, al igual que la música. La alternativa de jugar con el mando pro de Switch, losGráficos a la altura de la época. Increible viniendo de una consola tan conservadora y pequeña cómo Switch. Toda una sorpresa. El gameplay cómo siempre es prioridad en Nintendo. Y han enfocado todo su esfuerzo por traer lo mejor de los Super Mario a esta entrega. La variedad y detalles dominan por completo, al igual que la música. La alternativa de jugar con el mando pro de Switch, los Joy-con por separado, montados en el grip, en modo tableta o con el control de Gamecube gracias a la actualización 4.0.0 te permiten experimentar el juego asimétrico de forma única. El Framerate y la resolución son una delicia. Definitivamente se merece ser llamado "mejor juego de la historia" Extremadamente recomendado.… Expand
  87. Jacenre
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This is definitely the best game of 2017 and one of the best games of all time. Super Mario Odyssey is one of those games that really thinks that quality > quantity and that's great. Every single kingdom is filled with so much creativity, variety and things to explore. Cappy really provides a great sidekick and move set that you will actually miss after the credits roll. Mario used to beThis is definitely the best game of 2017 and one of the best games of all time. Super Mario Odyssey is one of those games that really thinks that quality > quantity and that's great. Every single kingdom is filled with so much creativity, variety and things to explore. Cappy really provides a great sidekick and move set that you will actually miss after the credits roll. Mario used to be pretty generic up until this point, but he actually expresses very much in this game, which makes him way more like-able. Overall, if you haven't bought a Nintendo Switch yet, you can buy it for this game alone.… Expand
  88. ValeryN
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE. One of the greatest of all times. PLS Station fanboys are HATERS and KIKOOLOLS and KIDS who doesn't have the money (coz they're KIDS) to buy the beautiful Switch.
  89. janlancer
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This is why I choose Nintendo. There is nothing quite like this on any other platform. Although some sacrifices had to be made (mostly visible on jagged twitchy cast shadows) for it to run smoothly the game still looks very beautiful. I always appreciate that Nintendo focuses on gameplay, how tight the controls are and how the game runs at a steady framerate and how fun the game mechanicThis is why I choose Nintendo. There is nothing quite like this on any other platform. Although some sacrifices had to be made (mostly visible on jagged twitchy cast shadows) for it to run smoothly the game still looks very beautiful. I always appreciate that Nintendo focuses on gameplay, how tight the controls are and how the game runs at a steady framerate and how fun the game mechanic is over anything else. I also love how progression flow seamlessly.… Expand
  90. johnnysteps
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    You remember the blue coins from sunshine? Imagine those, but it's the entire game. Probably the most underwhelming 3D Mario game, but it's still pretty fun. Pick it up if you own a Switch, but don't run out and buy a Switch just because of this game.
  91. jagoport
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Un juego extraordinario, que captura desde el primer segundo. La primera vez que lo jugué, tenía la intención sólo de probarlo algunos minutos, pero me quedé pegado casi tres horas, La verdad es que Nintendo siempre sabe agregarle detalles extras a los juegos, especialmente de Mario, haciendo sentir al jugador que está experimentando cosas totalmente nuevas, en un género que se ha quedadoUn juego extraordinario, que captura desde el primer segundo. La primera vez que lo jugué, tenía la intención sólo de probarlo algunos minutos, pero me quedé pegado casi tres horas, La verdad es que Nintendo siempre sabe agregarle detalles extras a los juegos, especialmente de Mario, haciendo sentir al jugador que está experimentando cosas totalmente nuevas, en un género que se ha quedado estancado, como es el de las plataformas en 3D.… Expand
  92. Theoriginalethn
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    A few hours into thw game and it seems pretty good... not on zelda botw level or mario galaxy level imo but a pretty good game. The controls seem a bit sensitive with mario feeling like he slides and has a late response when you initially start moving which can screw you over on many occasions. Dont understand how it is at a high 90 rating but i would agree with a high 80 rating
  93. JaJinMoRi
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    마법과도 같다. 어린 시절의 향수를 그대로 불러 일으키면서 시스템과 그래픽은 2017년에 맞게 진일보하였다. 플레이 하는 동안 마리오 세계관에 심취해있는 나를 볼 수 있었다. 다음 마리오 시리즈는 뭐가 나오던 이보다 뛰어날 수 없어서 실망할 것 같아 불안할 정도다.
  94. Shanesedy
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This has been an amazing year for games. Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn, Persona 5, and Cuphead were awesome games. Although not as challenging as these, Super Mario Odyssey is full of charm and brilliant game design. The original Super Mario presented you with simple game design that was well thought out, enticing the player to explore and find secrets. This game providesThis has been an amazing year for games. Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn, Persona 5, and Cuphead were awesome games. Although not as challenging as these, Super Mario Odyssey is full of charm and brilliant game design. The original Super Mario presented you with simple game design that was well thought out, enticing the player to explore and find secrets. This game provides endless opportunities to find secrets and is packed with elements that are a love letter to the series. Mario has been a part of practically my entire life, and the last few games were good, but beginning to become stale. This game breathes new life into the series. The addition of Cappy brings humor and charm that pushes the game forward. And the numerous costumes (and other elements) provide a restrospective of one of the most revered franchises of popular culture. Mario, "You could say my hat is off to you." Thank you.… Expand
  95. mcsw712
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I've played and beaten every mainstream Mario game ever, and I can say this is a perfection of the franchise. I've beaten Mario Bros. 1,2,3,lost levels, Mario world, Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Mario 3d world, the new super Mario Bros DS, Wii, and U version, 3d Land. And this game tops them all, but it's inspired by a little bit of all Mario titles. Nintendo finallyI've played and beaten every mainstream Mario game ever, and I can say this is a perfection of the franchise. I've beaten Mario Bros. 1,2,3,lost levels, Mario world, Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Mario 3d world, the new super Mario Bros DS, Wii, and U version, 3d Land. And this game tops them all, but it's inspired by a little bit of all Mario titles. Nintendo finally listened to fans though and created a Mario 64 like adventure. It's a game for all ages that the family will fight over. If the game was $120, if still buy it. Nintendo is back!… Expand
  96. Instygan
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    I wasn't expecting Nintendo to make another ground-breaking game in the same year of Breath of the WIld but they did it,

    Super Mario Odyssey is like a mash up of all of the previous games mashed together but with completely new mechanics and worlds. The game boasts beautiful scenery and colors in the levels, along with great music and innovative gameplay. Playing through the game    I wasn't expecting Nintendo to make another ground-breaking game in the same year of Breath of the WIld but they did it,

    Super Mario Odyssey is like a mash up of all of the previous games mashed together but with completely new mechanics and worlds. The game boasts beautiful scenery and colors in the levels, along with great music and innovative gameplay. Playing through the game doesn't feel repetitive unless you try to collect all 800+ moons with travelling through each kingdom and even though the game may remind you of previous games like Super Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy the addition of the Capture feature with your trusty sidekick Cappy adds a whole new dimension to the Mario franchise. So you will never not be surprised and you will find yourself returning to kingdoms to look for easter eggs and hidden secrets for you to discover.

    I would definitely recommend anyone looking into buying a Switch to purchase one. Nintendo have had a great start to the year with BotW, Splatoon 2, ARMS and now Super Mario Odyssey and the future is bright for them.

    Super Mario Odyssey is by far a contender to Breath of the Wild and those two games are my all time favorite games that I've played this year, All in all, it's fantastic.    … Expand
  97. Caossaga
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    Me lo acabe en 7 hrs -_- pensé que estaría mas largo, la música es bastante regular, es fácil, la prensa lo sobrevaloro mucho, no es mal juego pero tampoco es algo nunca visto,,,,
  98. Ocioaguilera
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Innovación absoluta, este año Nintendo ha sembrado firmes directrices de cómo hacer que la industria de los videojuegos se renueve. Es un ejemplo de empresa que una vez más ha demostrado autenticidad cuando se creía que todo estaba hecho. Grande NINTENDO, feliz 2017 con todos tus GOTYS
  99. SaveShenmue
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Quite simply, Mario’s Super Magnum Opus.

    An avant-garde of the interactive arts, a Switch seminal successor, and, quite possibly, Nintendo’s savior.
  100. Coolmixx
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    El mejor Mario de la historia, una recopilación de toda la historia de la saga en un solo juego. la mejor entrega de NIntendo de la historia... Arriba Mario.
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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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