Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. EpicLadySponge
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    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 thisHere 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?… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. akkayub_
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    its pretty good. A bit easy. a bit of a grind. But extremely fun. worth every buck for your muck for switch owners. Does it justify a switch purchase? It really depends on how much you like platformers or value a games difficulty. I personally don't mind too much. But that is just me.
  8. TylerRoosevalt
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. This game is honestly what I wanted from Mario. It has been so long since I have been this hyped for a Mario. It's absolutely ridiculous. I cannot believe this is happening.
  9. riverkev95
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Un juego fantástico en todos sus apartados en donde una jubabilidad perfecta se combina con un ost exquisito, un estilo artístico precioso, una exploración magnífica y un trabajo mimado hasta el último detalle.
    El mejor juego de Mario creado hasta la época y junta a Legend of Zelda BotW hacen una combinación perfecta para tener un montón de horas de pura diversión.
  10. xEDUx
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    El mejor Mario hasta la fecha y juego del año 2017, sin palabras tras jugarlo y sin ninguna duda obra maestra ,disfrute de muchos y envidia de otros.
  11. katakwoi
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Playing SMO after Knack 2 is like eating a proper food after consumed 1 ton of grass. The level design in this game is second to none, the amount of details and unique things in SMO truly made it the exploration became more satisfying compared to previous 3d Mario games. 10/10
  12. Brookliner
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    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.
  13. Xiolon
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    Just here to support the incredible effort that this game is.

    Don't bother with the user score, mostly 10 or 0's by fanboys and haters. But you can't deny what this game is, for the industry of the videogames: Showing thart with a lot of care and listening to the fans, a concept like sand-box, plataforming-colectathon can work, be fun, interesting and a fun experience.
  14. leogui10
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Just spectacular. This game is a love letter to my childhood. It's the Mario 64 sequel that we never got. I liked it more than Zelda. It's amazing what Nintendo does. Mario is back, Nintendo is Back
  15. akizaraku
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 最高に面白い
    過去の作品の中でもとびぬけている。
    特に、アクション性やキャプチャーなどは夢中になって遊べる。    … Expand
  16. Brunogomez_7
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    La gran obra maestra de Nintendo Switch junto con Breath of the Wild. Un montón de horas de diversión acompañado por un precioso estilo artístico. La combinación perfecta.
  17. EFYevan
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece! With this and Zelda, Nintendo has created #1 and #2 contenders for Game of the Year! If you don't own a Nintendo Switch, now is the time to get one!
  18. Arodos
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Just one word...WOW!!!
    I have to be honest: The last Super Mario game I really played were Super Mario 64.
    But this game (I just played 2.5 hours) already convinced me and I am dying to get back home from work and continue playing this masterpiece. It feels like you have been thrown back in time and taking your first steps in Super Mario 64. Okay...it could be possible that there is a    Just one word...WOW!!!
    I have to be honest: The last Super Mario game I really played were Super Mario 64.
    But this game (I just played 2.5 hours) already convinced me and I am dying to get back home from work and continue playing this masterpiece. It feels like you have been thrown back in time and taking your first steps in Super Mario 64. Okay...it could be possible that there is a little bit of nostalgia that pushes this game from a 9 to a 10. Because it really has its little weak points.
    For example the controls are sometimes mildly imprecise and circuitous when capturing a bullet.
    You have to turn the camera before controlling the bullet without problems.
    But this is some little detail that is forgotten as soon as you jump around the next corner and throw Cappy to fight the next enemies. Long story short: I'm already in love with this game and looking forward to some awesome hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  19. krulemuk
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. The best game of this decade so far. It's the successor of Mario 64, and it beats the predecessor by far. Super Mario Odyssey is the best 3D-Plattforming Adventure ever created!
  20. LuisG1823
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    No hay mucho que decir, despues de muchos años Nintendo sigue refrescando la saga Mario hasta el punto que hoy recibimos unos de los mejores juegos en muchos años, pocas hora llevo pero cada minuto es autentica magia, Nintendo lo ha vuelto hacer, tambien me quedo con el parrafo que lei en un review "En mitad de una tormenta de DLC, pases de temporada, micropagos, cajas de botín, conexiónNo hay mucho que decir, despues de muchos años Nintendo sigue refrescando la saga Mario hasta el punto que hoy recibimos unos de los mejores juegos en muchos años, pocas hora llevo pero cada minuto es autentica magia, Nintendo lo ha vuelto hacer, tambien me quedo con el parrafo que lei en un review "En mitad de una tormenta de DLC, pases de temporada, micropagos, cajas de botín, conexión permanente y otras argucias para sacarnos el dinero de nuevas y molestas formas, Super Mario Odyssey te reconcilia con los videojuegos, te hace recordar por qué los amamos tanto". sin mas que decir, disfrutad el juego… Expand
  21. PeriodCup
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Amazing to have Mario back in a sandbox environment. So much to do, so much to explore and so much fun to have. The worlds ar vibrant and diverse, there's so many collectibles and the levels have so much variations. Bosses are cleverly made and all the quests will make this game playable for a long time. This is the best Mario game since 64. Just play it.
  22. Claw187
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Best Mario game since Mario 64, maybe even better.
    I've been sceptical about that game since the canticles in advance where that high, hyping the game. But now I know these were not just hype, but appropriate for that masterpiece in video gaming.
    Thank you Nintendo!
  23. EmadTM
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game with a very beautiful world
    Kill the fun leaders and have nice side effects and the duration of the game is approximately 20 hours (:
  24. magnosanli
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Best GAME ALL TIME.
    Mario’s games have been around for almost as long as game consoles have been a thing, but thankfully, he’s always evolving. We rarely get the same Mario twice. Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: It distills the venerable series’ joyful, irreverent world and characters and best-in-class platforming action, and introduces    Best GAME ALL TIME.
    Mario’s games have been around for almost as long as game consoles have been a thing, but thankfully, he’s always evolving. We rarely get the same Mario twice. Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: It distills the venerable series’ joyful, irreverent world and characters and best-in-class platforming action, and introduces a steady stream of new and unexpected mechanics. It’s all spun together into a generational masterpiece    … Expand
  25. likea24
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    My brother and I played this game and fell in love for it. I told my bro to try it out and he couldn't stop playing a game. He never played a nintendo game since the Wii days and thought nintendo is doomed. Now he really loves it!
  26. ChromXsome
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    The best Mario Game ever. And my previous favorite was Galaxy 1, closely followed by sunshine.

    To be honest, I was really struggling about buying this game, but I am REALLY glad that I did! Nintendo really knows how to optimize a game to the best. Feels good to play this game in 60FPS. The first Mario actually to run at 60FPS. Now, if you do not own this game, GET IT. If you do not    The best Mario Game ever. And my previous favorite was Galaxy 1, closely followed by sunshine.

    To be honest, I was really struggling about buying this game, but I am REALLY glad that I did!
    Nintendo really knows how to optimize a game to the best. Feels good to play this game in 60FPS. The first Mario actually to run at 60FPS.

    Now, if you do not own this game, GET IT.
    If you do not own a Switch, get a Switch and then GET MARIO!    … Expand
  27. Forneray
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. The best game of this decade so far. It's the successor of Mario 64, and it beats the predecessor by far. Super Mario Odyssey is the best 3D-Plattforming Adventure ever created!
  28. Mattster00
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is as revolutionary to 3D platformers as Super Mario 64 and Sunshine were, and even more fun. A must buy experience for any fan of Nintendo, platformers, or games in general.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. zephir93
    Oct 27, 2017
    5
    too easy too easy, why? where is the challenge in this SM? i hate this new vision of nintendo, also botw was too easy. ok, nice to play, nice to see, cute things, it's magic but why is so easy?!
  32. JoeKingReviews
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    This game was by far the worst Mario game I have ever played, the game was a huge disappointment and did not live up to the hype at all. The game tries to innovate but ends up being a lackluster experience, why couldn't Mario punch and kick like you could in knack 2? If Nintendo wanted to innovate, they should have followed in knack's footsteps. Why couldn't there be a first-personThis game was by far the worst Mario game I have ever played, the game was a huge disappointment and did not live up to the hype at all. The game tries to innovate but ends up being a lackluster experience, why couldn't Mario punch and kick like you could in knack 2? If Nintendo wanted to innovate, they should have followed in knack's footsteps. Why couldn't there be a first-person shooter mode where you could capture an army man and use his gun to shoot enemies? And New Donk City was a huge disappointment. Nintendo should have gone the extra mile to make Mario be able to capture every single "New Donker" and use each of their unique abilities. The whole game just feels like a copy of Galaxy when you think about it. Cappy is just a less innovative version of Luma. Very disappointed, will be selling back to GameStop.… Expand
  33. Hafner
    Nov 1, 2017
    4
    If you like when your platformer games basically play themselves, then this is the game for you. I could beat this in my sleep. Which is useful because with how piss easy this game is, it might end up putting me to sleep. *Yawn*
  34. 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
  35. MrWonderful32
    Oct 27, 2017
    4
    This game was literally built for children, it was so easy to beat, you always have the advantage with cap on, allowing you to control other AI was a great idea with such bad execution, new donk city was far the worst 3D rendition of a metropolitan city I've seen in the past recent years, the human AI character models look like human characters models from back in 2002, and I just can'tThis game was literally built for children, it was so easy to beat, you always have the advantage with cap on, allowing you to control other AI was a great idea with such bad execution, new donk city was far the worst 3D rendition of a metropolitan city I've seen in the past recent years, the human AI character models look like human characters models from back in 2002, and I just can't get off how bad the anti-alliasing is...is just too distracting and it disconnects the player from feeling immersed, gameplay wise this game offers nothing new, its not trying to reinvent the wheel, the Cap mechanic was good on paper but giving you the control of almost all AI gives the player almost no challenge.... plus there's no lives in this game, the player gets no punishment for making mistakes making this game just too easy, if you're 10 yrs old this a great game for you, if you're a teen or adult this game is way too easy for you.... you might as well go play captain toads adventure at least that game has puzzles which gives you a bit more of a challenge.… Expand
  36. Lucaztelles
    Oct 27, 2017
    2
    O jogo é bom, mas cheio de falhas e não faz nada de tão especial quanto esperávamos, as roupas são só cosmético, tempo de desenvolvimento pra nada, os mundos tem tamanho de fases, não tem nada de mundos neles e o exagero da comunidade nintendista piora ainda mais a experiencia com o jogo, pois, não conseguem perceber os pontos onde o jogo, que é bom, pode ser melhorado.
  37. Dankydank
    Nov 6, 2017
    0
    Nada innovador,Siempre la misma mecánica plataformera en el juego de todos los Marios anteriores, la misma historia de salvar al "Princesa en apuros",Baja dificultad todo eso y los malos gráficos en pleno 2017(después de horas de jugarlo se vuelve repetitivo y mono tomo)
  38. manuyecla
    Oct 30, 2017
    0
    Este juego me parece patético, falla mas q 1 escopeta de feria es muy repetitivo y monotono... ¿y dicen que será el goty? no me hagais reir por favor. Lo subí a mi canal manuyecla y lo tuve que borrar de lo penoso que era. Siempre haciendo lo mismo. Me esperaba mas accion y no es otro juego plataformero malo y simplon. Nada nuevo bajo el sol. No pueden meter otros personajes? siempre elEste juego me parece patético, falla mas q 1 escopeta de feria es muy repetitivo y monotono... ¿y dicen que será el goty? no me hagais reir por favor. Lo subí a mi canal manuyecla y lo tuve que borrar de lo penoso que era. Siempre haciendo lo mismo. Me esperaba mas accion y no es otro juego plataformero malo y simplon. Nada nuevo bajo el sol. No pueden meter otros personajes? siempre el universo mario... Se merece un 0 como una casa.… Expand
  39. 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....................
  40. SonicSha
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    that game feels like a total knock off of Sonic adventures 1 and 2 cause it is and some of the gameplay feels like it ripped off Sonic adventure as well. I’m surprised that those so called critics have not noticed about it. And a living hat, I’ve never seen anything so dumb in a video game. that game deserves a lower ranking than what it’s received.
  41. 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
  42. VegeST
    Jan 21, 2022
    6
    High quality, but VEEEEEEEEEEERY casual and boring platformer. Collecting moons in this game it's too easy and have no challange. Bosses nothing more then shame, 3 hits - you win. Better buy other Mario games on Switch, neither this one.
  43. edwinchavez
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    This game is an ok game and in my opinion overhyped. The game is using the same mechanic that Nintendo's been using since Mario 64. And although that mechanic worked for all the titles, I just think its being overused. Story is bland since its the exact same thing over and over again. Exception is Mario 3D World but the Princess always gets kidnapped and Mario has to save her from Bowser.This game is an ok game and in my opinion overhyped. The game is using the same mechanic that Nintendo's been using since Mario 64. And although that mechanic worked for all the titles, I just think its being overused. Story is bland since its the exact same thing over and over again. Exception is Mario 3D World but the Princess always gets kidnapped and Mario has to save her from Bowser. The Story needs to change, add new villains (Sort of like SEGA does with Sonic Games) change the story a bit. The Only new mechanic in this game is the hat sidekick sort of like FLUDD from Super Mario. Sunshine but with different mechanics (Again same thing again). The Hat can control other enemies, including Bowser which is pretty neat. Aaaannnddd that's about it. Not much more which is pretty sad. But the visuals are impressive, the game looks really good and colorful like Mario Galaxy and Sonic Colors. I love how you go to different worlds and even a city although Mario looks out of place in the city it makes it good since Mario is supposed to be in a different world. Overall this game has its ups and downs but its just in the middle for me, like yeah its fun for a while and then it just gets kinda boring. Game is ok

    Story 4/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Overall 6/10    … Expand
  44. Sephiroth_X
    Jun 22, 2022
    6
    I´ve been a Mario fan since its inception in the early 80s and loved most of the mainline games, huge fan of the first 3 super mario games for the nes, loved the snes one and yoshi´s island and certainly felt mario64 was a masterpiece. Wasn´t too keen on Sunshine but like it for what it was, and feel both Galaxies are masterpieces, top of what Mario could be, Mario 3d World as wellI´ve been a Mario fan since its inception in the early 80s and loved most of the mainline games, huge fan of the first 3 super mario games for the nes, loved the snes one and yoshi´s island and certainly felt mario64 was a masterpiece. Wasn´t too keen on Sunshine but like it for what it was, and feel both Galaxies are masterpieces, top of what Mario could be, Mario 3d World as well consider it a REALLY fun game specially the after credits levels. Ok I say all that so you know I know my mario and feel SAD to give this one such a low score, which I´m feeling actually generous because this game was the epitome of BOREDOM, levels practically have no platforming or reason to be all the game is just hunting those moons which more than half are a chore to get without any real skill, is like if in zelda breath of the wild, all you did in the damn game was getting the korok seeds, yes, is that boring, I can´t believe people gave this game 9s and 10s is really mediocre, the 6 points I give are just for the visuals, music and all the neat little ideas that weren´t really exploided well, otherwise I would give it a 10 like MOST Marios out there, really dissappointed of this.… Expand
  45. Earlycuyler
    Jun 4, 2023
    5
    The most overhyped game I have ever played. It is fun, but it is far from a great experience. It’s also way too self-congratulating.
  46. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey will most likely be remembered and ranked among the greatest and best games in the lauded series, alongside legendary titles like Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario 64. If you've ever played and enjoyed a Super Mario game, you will love SMO. There is no better 3D platforming experience anywhere.
  47. Crimson9
    May 13, 2023
    6
    I honestly didn't see the level of innovation in level design that I did in Mario Galaxy here, nor is the atmosphere nearly as good.

    Sure it moves back to a Super Mario 64-esque level design where theres plenty of neat little activities to do in a large area. And Mario's movement is also really good. That said, theres not much challenge here, less so than even 3D world and Galaxy. You    I honestly didn't see the level of innovation in level design that I did in Mario Galaxy here, nor is the atmosphere nearly as good.

    Sure it moves back to a Super Mario 64-esque level design where theres plenty of neat little activities to do in a large area. And Mario's movement is also really good. That said, theres not much challenge here, less so than even 3D world and Galaxy. You can even complete 999 stars just by buying infinite with money. You sort of have to make your own challenge with speedruns or the annoying multiplayer game.

    Anyway I think this game is mediocre at best and is a reflection of Nintendo's declining game design.    … Expand
  48. EtaYorius
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    My third favorite mario game ever. It's a mix between 64 and Sunshine and like all Mario games it's super fun to play. Good amount of secrets and suits too. There were a couple things that really feelt out of place like the realistic humans in suits in New Donk City combined with the cartoony aspect of Mario games... it just feelt weird. But apart from that this is an excellent mario game.My third favorite mario game ever. It's a mix between 64 and Sunshine and like all Mario games it's super fun to play. Good amount of secrets and suits too. There were a couple things that really feelt out of place like the realistic humans in suits in New Donk City combined with the cartoony aspect of Mario games... it just feelt weird. But apart from that this is an excellent mario game.

    My score for Mario Odyssey is 86 out of 100. a very enjoyable adventure and worthy Mario sequel.    … Expand
  49. radixlecti84
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    I'm new to the Switch and I was looking for a relaxing game that I could pick up and put down, Super Mario Odyssey definitely delivers. It's a really nice change of pace from the heavy duty games i've played on PS5 and PC lately, the art style is superb, the music is great and it takes me back to owning an N64 as a kid.

    Definitely a fun thing to pick up for those who are a little burnt    I'm new to the Switch and I was looking for a relaxing game that I could pick up and put down, Super Mario Odyssey definitely delivers. It's a really nice change of pace from the heavy duty games i've played on PS5 and PC lately, the art style is superb, the music is great and it takes me back to owning an N64 as a kid.

    Definitely a fun thing to pick up for those who are a little burnt out by what everyone else is putting out.    … Expand
  50. NanGamer
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Impossível atribuir uma nota pra essa obra prima que não for um 10. Simplesmente genial e divertido, Super Mario Odyssey e o melhor game 3D do bigodudo número dos games. Mundos criativos, idéias fora do comum, level design absurdo, boss battles sensacionais e um fator replay incrível. Como um produto "mágico" ainda fico com Super Mario Galaxy, mas tenho que admitir que Odyssey não só éImpossível atribuir uma nota pra essa obra prima que não for um 10. Simplesmente genial e divertido, Super Mario Odyssey e o melhor game 3D do bigodudo número dos games. Mundos criativos, idéias fora do comum, level design absurdo, boss battles sensacionais e um fator replay incrível. Como um produto "mágico" ainda fico com Super Mario Galaxy, mas tenho que admitir que Odyssey não só é melhor como também te proporciona possibilidades jamais vistas na série. É um system seller sem dúvidas.… Expand
  51. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    9
    Amazing game. I'm finding myself constantly surprised by just how much SMO has had to offer and am still playing regularly a long time after release. The controls are intuitive, the level designs are ingenious and the plot/characters make it a whirlwind of fun.

    I only have two criticisms preventing a solid 10/10 - firstly the multiplayer mode is very lacklustre leaving very little for    Amazing game. I'm finding myself constantly surprised by just how much SMO has had to offer and am still playing regularly a long time after release. The controls are intuitive, the level designs are ingenious and the plot/characters make it a whirlwind of fun.

    I only have two criticisms preventing a solid 10/10 - firstly the multiplayer mode is very lacklustre leaving very little for the Cappy player to occupy themselves with, and secondly it is annoying that some features aren't accessible whilst using a pro controller, but not game-breaking.    … Expand
  52. omer123
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    even though galaxy is better odyssey build the foundation and made it bigger even though it has slight misteps it isn't as creative as super mario galaxy 2 but still the game has big worlds and alot of fun gameplay sections and designs
  53. zidfrit
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    En esta nuevo titulo de mario y como es de costumbre darle su seño original en cada consola, innovando la forma de juego, trayendo cosas nuevas y únicas que los identifique, Mario Odyssey no es la excepción, vemos a mario darle un nuevo giro a lo antes visto, tomando un gran papel su famosa gorra del bigotón, que sera de gran ayuda y dar nuevas habilidades a mario para llegar a su fielEn esta nuevo titulo de mario y como es de costumbre darle su seño original en cada consola, innovando la forma de juego, trayendo cosas nuevas y únicas que los identifique, Mario Odyssey no es la excepción, vemos a mario darle un nuevo giro a lo antes visto, tomando un gran papel su famosa gorra del bigotón, que sera de gran ayuda y dar nuevas habilidades a mario para llegar a su fiel historia de siempre, recatar a la princesa, veremos a mario por distintos mundos, incluso y algo que no me agrado mucho, interactuar con gente normal, el cual me hizo perder esa ilusión de un mundo mágico a un mundo real, durante este trayecto debós recolectar lunas para poder ir reconstruyendo nuestra nave para seguir avanzando, ahora en un mundo no habrá niveles, si no una seria d emisiones que debes cumplir para ir cumpliendo dicho objetivo, sin duda es uno de los mejores juegos de las consolas que no debes perder.… Expand
  54. PyroFierceDeity
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    A great modern new Mario game. It's a breath of fresh air to actually get a good one since Sunshine and Galaxy were just meh. This one brings back most of Mario's moves and maneuvers from Mario 64 with some new added features that make him control so damn well in this one. The story was decent, but who plays Mario games for the story amirite? The boss fights were fun and most of the worldsA great modern new Mario game. It's a breath of fresh air to actually get a good one since Sunshine and Galaxy were just meh. This one brings back most of Mario's moves and maneuvers from Mario 64 with some new added features that make him control so damn well in this one. The story was decent, but who plays Mario games for the story amirite? The boss fights were fun and most of the worlds were awesome. A couple uninspired and boring ones but I can look past them. Another thing I don't like however is how many power moons feels shoehorned into this game. In Mario 64, there was always a puzzle or platforming challenge needed to obtain the star and 100% it. In this one, most of them feel like filler to stretch the game out longer than it actually is.

    Other than the cons, this game does put a smile on anyone's face especially when you reach New Donk City which is my favorite part of the game. There are still lots of things to have fun in this one. If you own a switch and haven't played it then get on it!    … Expand
  55. PizzaW0lf
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    What a Masterpiece of a game. This game to me is the apex of everything Mario and then some.

    For the longest time, I wanted a 3D sandbox-like Mario 64 sequel. Mario 64 was so good you couldn't just let it go and the potential was still there to expand the game. Nintendo took that potential and made a work of art in 2017. Mario Odyssey is simply the most game feeling game I've ever    What a Masterpiece of a game. This game to me is the apex of everything Mario and then some.

    For the longest time, I wanted a 3D sandbox-like Mario 64 sequel. Mario 64 was so good you couldn't just let it go and the potential was still there to expand the game.

    Nintendo took that potential and made a work of art in 2017.

    Mario Odyssey is simply the most game feeling game I've ever really played. It's a feeling that not even a book or movie can replicate. It uses what makes video games unique and uses them so well.

    This will be a legendary masterpiece that people will still talk about for years to come. Yet another timeless Mario game like Mario World and Galaxy.    … Expand
  56. SANICHEDGE
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    We all remember Super Mario 64, right? (Okay, probably not EVERYONE) Well, in that game, you had 120 Stars to collect. In Super Mario Odyssey, however, you have a whopping 999 MOONS TO COLLECT! That's 879 more Moons! In this game, collecting them doesn't feel like a chore! (to me, at least) Super Mario Odyssey is truly the best Mario game of 2017.
  57. 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.
  58. playeralive
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Maravilloso, es un juego con el que te sientes agradecido de que todavía existan juegos hechos con cariño, pensando en el jugador y no en su cartera. Historia pues la de siempre, simple pero no necesita más, lo más importante es el viaje que realizas tomando el tiempo que necesites parándote a observar los maravillosos paisajes y sus detalles escuchando a su vez la gran banda sonora.Maravilloso, es un juego con el que te sientes agradecido de que todavía existan juegos hechos con cariño, pensando en el jugador y no en su cartera. Historia pues la de siempre, simple pero no necesita más, lo más importante es el viaje que realizas tomando el tiempo que necesites parándote a observar los maravillosos paisajes y sus detalles escuchando a su vez la gran banda sonora. Gráficamente es asombroso, cuesta creer que una en una consola tan pequeña pueda lucir así de bien y encima a 60fps(en algunos puntos hay bajones pero no son molestos). Es increíble que siendo una franquicia tan antigua siga luciendo fresco e innovador y que Nintendo todavía siga haciendo cosas nuevas, la inclusión de Cappy y todo lo que gira en torno a la "posesión" es espectacular, casi dependemos totalmente de él. Quizá no le doy una mejor nota porque no es del todo lo que esperaba, algo como el primer Galaxy, pero es un juego que debes tener si amas los videojuegos y tienes una Switch.… Expand
  59. wytxus
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    It's Mario the king of video games. Feel so great to play this game and have a lot of fun on collecting the moons and the region coins. Mario make me feel happy and want to play more video games.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. tomflanders
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Extremely well thought through mechanically just like Zelda BOTW or Maria Wii. Feels like all the best bits of Maria in one, especially with the throwback challenges. Only negative is the longevity. Only 12 worlds means I completed it in less than 10 hours.
  63. Justjoined83
    Jul 30, 2018
    9
    When Nintendo first unveiled Super Mario Odyssey, it was clear they were attempting to recapture the audience that grew up on old school 3D Mario’s. Visually at least, Super Mario Odyssey was the game we all wanted, but does it deliver?

    Mario is joined this time on his adventure by Cappy, a sentient hat-being that lives on Mario’s head. He can throw Cappy like a boomerang to retrieve    When Nintendo first unveiled Super Mario Odyssey, it was clear they were attempting to recapture the audience that grew up on old school 3D Mario’s. Visually at least, Super Mario Odyssey was the game we all wanted, but does it deliver?

    Mario is joined this time on his adventure by Cappy, a sentient hat-being that lives on Mario’s head. He can throw Cappy like a boomerang to retrieve coins, or use Cappy as a platform to jump higher and further than ever before. Plus, a second player can join in the fun by controlling Mario’s hat similar to the Lumas in Super Mario Galaxy. In single player mode, Cappy feels like F.L.U.D.D. from Super Mario Sunshine with an upgraded personality. This becomes apparent when trying to defeat levels without your trusty companion as playing without cappy can feel like a handicap.

    The level design in Super Mario Odyssey is incredible and the music provides plenty of goosebumps with a sense of nostalgia. I nearly had tears in my eyes listening to a certain song in New Donk City. The game feels somewhat easy and on the short side, but there are enough power moons and costumes to collect that provide just the right amount of content for a completionist. All in all, Super Mario Odyssey was the game I wanted so I can say with full confidence that Nintendo delivered. Final verdict: 9/10.    … Expand
  64. CharlesDuchemin
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Not for me, maybe. But it was a fun platformer, quite diverse. Kids will love it.
  65. mokr90
    Aug 27, 2018
    9
    Great game, all the catching mechanics was so innovative! Some levels were very difficult, and the music was perfect
  66. Markini
    Oct 9, 2018
    9
    The best Mario game since Super Mario 64. The gameplay builds on its predecessors and adds new and exciting feature like Cappy and the ability to become enemy characters. The using the joy-cons to control Mario takes a bit of a curb but is much more entertaining than using a regular controller. The music is the best of the series, with a lot of songs that just put a smile on your face.
  67. MartinT
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is a pretty amazing game. First off, it feel amazing to be able to play a brand new 3D Mario game in HD, I personally did not enjoy Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U because there was a lack of Nintendo Flair, a lack of a gimmick to set it apart from anything else we've seen before. However Nintendo did an amazing job getting back on track with their brand newSuper Mario Odyssey is a pretty amazing game. First off, it feel amazing to be able to play a brand new 3D Mario game in HD, I personally did not enjoy Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U because there was a lack of Nintendo Flair, a lack of a gimmick to set it apart from anything else we've seen before. However Nintendo did an amazing job getting back on track with their brand new sidekick: Cappy! Cappy was able to be used in a variety of different ways such as platforming and capturing enemies. Second, the BEAUTIFUL Soundtrack. While it doesn't surpass Super Mario Galaxy's Soundtrack (in my opinion) the Soundtrack is stellar, my favorites are Jump Up Superstar and Cascade Kingdom. My only criticism for the game is that there is not enough of a penalty for failure, while the base gamemode is Great, I wish they had a "Hardmode" where every time you died, you lost a life instead of 10 coins. That is the only thing holding my review back from a 10/10. Great Job Nintendo!… Expand
  68. MILKshake_VM
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    This game was probably made for kids half my age. Very creative however. Actually extremely creative. And more game developers with this obvious love for game design need to be acknowledged. It was a challenge here and their but nothing that took more than 3 goes. 5 maybe at most for the final boss battle. They were different enough however and for each world you learn new things and areThis game was probably made for kids half my age. Very creative however. Actually extremely creative. And more game developers with this obvious love for game design need to be acknowledged. It was a challenge here and their but nothing that took more than 3 goes. 5 maybe at most for the final boss battle. They were different enough however and for each world you learn new things and are encouraged to be creative yourself. in fact this game rewards your own creativity too. This game is a deserved 10. Will i remember it forever? probably not. But in my age of sweet 19 it has been along time since i sat down for 3-4 days straight and beat a game. Let alone a child's one. It may not be as memorable as skyrim or such but it has fulfilled its duty. To be fun. It also does something more though. Make me feel smart. Which is probably due to it being a child's game. But such is life. Very good game. Get fo your kids fo sure.… Expand
  69. TheCriticZombie
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    I love this mario game. It's a lovely sandbox mario and it's very good with the controls and feel of the game. You should pick up a switch for this game!
  70. BryanHan
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Awesome game for the first switch Mario game it was fantastic, amazing. For all the mario game I played not to hard not to easy. Awesome world designs, Graphics got really developed. Story always same but it's real fun to travel all the worlds and stages. Open your wallet
  71. claykennedy
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Lets be fair this game has filler but thats not that bad the story is the same as always your go lucky goomba stomping adventrue 7/10 on story simple but hey its mario its simple as it gets nice controls feels like butter cappy is a great tool for new players and it has some use for pros like cap combos over all play it if you can!
  72. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра, потому что я ничего от нее не ожидал, но получил так много удовольствия.
  73. Marco12345
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best feeling Mario game because os one thing cappy. He lets you move in new ways like cappy bouncing
  74. Drn202
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    This game is great. Enough said. Oh right my opinion. 10/10.
    Would play again.
  75. GilliGalli
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    This is by far one of, if not the best game on the Switch, and in the Mario franchise. Also, you can be a tree.
  76. Hsykal
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    Good game, but motion controls... why? (..................................)
  77. RuneAFJ
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    Mario Odyssey has the foundation of a really good Mario-game. It has the best movement/controls in the series, and it's actually insane what you can do with just Mario. There are some areas that take advantage of this, however, the game largely focuses on the new capture mechanic and exploration rather than Mario's movement and platforming. Most people have found this to be a positiveMario Odyssey has the foundation of a really good Mario-game. It has the best movement/controls in the series, and it's actually insane what you can do with just Mario. There are some areas that take advantage of this, however, the game largely focuses on the new capture mechanic and exploration rather than Mario's movement and platforming. Most people have found this to be a positive change, but a lot of the captures are very simplistic in their design and often designated to a specific area. They are intended as solutions to the game's mostly easy platform challenges, and trying to beat these without the use of captures is way more fun for me, than playing the game the way it was intended.

    Because it's more of a sandbox-like Mario like 64 and Sunshine, you are mostly searching larger hub-worlds for moons, the game's main collectible. Most of these areas are pretty flat and empty in their biggest areas, the biggest offender easily being the sand kingdom. There's 999 of them, and it's very easy to stumble upon one randomly. In the base-game, there's significantly fever available, but it's still fairly easy to meet the required amount for story-progression. Many moons are found in the bit scarce platforming challenges and side-rooms, but even more can be obtained through methods such as buying them from a shop, ground pounding boxes or are simply in plain sight. This is a problem because it becomes the bulk of the games content. If you just want to progress in the main game, it becomes really short, because the main objective never takes that long to beat, and the moons that are fun and challenging to get are easily missed, because players are likelier to find and grab many of the game's insanely easy moons. Especially since many of the easier methods of obtaining moons repeat themselves throughout the kingdoms. This is why it fails were 64 and Sunshine succeed, because in those games, the levels would vary in how you progress through them and obtain each individual collectible. Odyssey rarely does this, and when it does it's usually only for a boss.

    The best parts of this game for me were the later sections of Bowser's kingdom and the Moon kingdoms, because while they were more linear, they provided are more consistent and rewarding sense of progression. That and Metro, in which way more moons felt unique and fun too obtain, and the main area was way more fun to move around in due to it's more vertical layout.

    I understand that not everybody is going to share this opinion, since a lot of people like exploring every corner of the map. But i personally have a lot more more fun tackling a more constant barrage of obstacles that the level-based 3d Mario games like Galaxy or 3d World provide. Still, Odyssey is good game at it's core, with amazing presentation and charm. You can get a lot of fun out of this game, but for me, that fun is short-lived and mostly derives from things the game doesn't intend for me to do.    … Expand
  78. calamardo
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey es la meca de los videojuegos de plataformas en 3D, y sin duda, una compra OBLIGADA si posees una Nintendo Switch, ya que es uno de los mejores videojuegos de su catálogo.
  79. hazsch
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    The game is absolutely packed full of charm and content and brings 3D Mario back to it's beloved roots. It's a well known fact that this is one of the best games on the Switch. My only complaints are that the most interesting worlds are also the shortest - some being just for a single moon - and there are so many moons that it becomes almost arbitrary to find them all (and I'm aThe game is absolutely packed full of charm and content and brings 3D Mario back to it's beloved roots. It's a well known fact that this is one of the best games on the Switch. My only complaints are that the most interesting worlds are also the shortest - some being just for a single moon - and there are so many moons that it becomes almost arbitrary to find them all (and I'm a completionist). All in all, the best 3D platformer in recent years.… Expand
  80. Bwnez0
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    A stellar collectathon game but for a 3D Mario game, I expect a little better. This is for me one of the weaker 3D Mario games when compared to the challenge and level design presented by Mario galaxy or even Mario 64, which this game claims to be a successor to, yet for the most part fails to understand adding value to tasks in order to get a moon, making them feel more Korok seed thanA stellar collectathon game but for a 3D Mario game, I expect a little better. This is for me one of the weaker 3D Mario games when compared to the challenge and level design presented by Mario galaxy or even Mario 64, which this game claims to be a successor to, yet for the most part fails to understand adding value to tasks in order to get a moon, making them feel more Korok seed than power star. I was also baffled by how you’re forced to visit each kingdom in a mostly linear order despite the game claiming to be more open-ended, while also lacking any real hub world like peaches castle from 64. Instead the actual areas you visit feel like hub worlds where you search for secrets, moons and challenge rooms rather than feeling like actual platform challenges in of themselves. While I appreciate the more open feel of the levels they just feel far too easy with no real consequence for death other than losing coins which are easily replaced. The mechanics like capturing are interesting but never feel fully taken advantage of to create the ingenious level design last seen in the Mario galaxy series. And don’t get me started on the amount of lazily copy and pasted content throughout the game. There were far too many instances where I had to ground pound a spot to get a moon or buy one from the store which count as actual missions by the way. While you can always skip these ones if you want, I ended up finding that very few of the moons actually felt rewarding to get, making a lot of the game feel like unnecessary filler.

    However, I also realise this game does better in some areas than any Mario game ever. Mario has never felt so good to control and often makes me want to pick up and play the game just because of how satisfying his move set is to pull off. Therefore, this is the best looking and running game in the series with the best controls, move set and camera, though I don’t like how the wall jump has been nerfed and made almost useless. I absolutely would like to see Mario maintain this broad move set for his next 3D outing, be it with a better wall jump. I just wish the game took advantage of his move set more in the level design as many areas feel like walking simulators rather than challenges that actually utilised this move set in clever and interesting ways. Overall an amazing sandbox with extremely tight controls but a disappointing platformer that lacks challenge with many ideas not quite reaching their full potential, making Super Mario Odyssey feel more like a tutorial for breath of the wild. I enjoyed the game a lot and would recommend to any switch owner looking for a relaxing sandbox game, even if it can’t deliver on my desire for a grander platforming challenge. While I don’t think this game is the sequel to 64 or as groundbreaking as many suggest it is, I still believe it’s worth picking up and playing.    … Expand
  81. Visitbr
    Aug 1, 2023
    4
    visualmente é impecável, ele mostra que o Nintendo switch é capaz de rodar muita coisa, porém a gameplay é extremamente sem graça e o level design deixa a desejar
  82. Agentep99
    Feb 12, 2023
    7
    The game gives moons way too easily, hindering their value and the overall enjoyment, and some kingdoms are way too basic, still great gameplay, music, and a lot of creativity. A good game, just not my favorite
  83. Gontrand00
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Of course, great game. But I think it's far from perfect for many reasons. We all know the good stuff so I'll skip it.

    -The controls are good but starts to get clunky the moment you control an enemy, which is a problem since there is a lot of platform challenges that you have to do while controlling an enemy. So it add in difficulty but not for a good reason. -The music are good but    Of course, great game. But I think it's far from perfect for many reasons. We all know the good stuff so I'll skip it.

    -The controls are good but starts to get clunky the moment you control an enemy, which is a problem since there is a lot of platform challenges that you have to do while controlling an enemy. So it add in difficulty but not for a good reason.

    -The music are good but since you don't get booted out of the world when you find a power moon, it means you can stay 30 minutes in the same stage if you want, meaning that you'll hear the 2 minutes soundtrack a loooot during that time of exploration. And that will make you bored of the melody quite faster, which is kinda sad.

    -Litterally a third of all the power moons (so around 300) feels like they are just there to fill the game. A lot of them are just impossible to find if you don't go search on the internet. So yeah, it rewards you for exploring, but also punish you for exploring 1h a damn power moon and not finding it because it's ridiculously hidden without any clues.

    I also think the story could have been thrown out at that point since it's totally useless. I would have prefer a simple ''find everything to repair X thing'' because the marriage thing is lame ( and so outdated, come on Nintendo).    … Expand
  84. BiggestFurret
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is fun, but a tad too short for my liking. Ruined and Cloud were wasted opportunities.… Expand
  85. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Mario Odyssey is a good game. It has some good songs and some amazing areas, but the main game seems somewhat too easy, this does make sense as it is a game meant for children. The gameplay is fun with Cappy being used to pull off jumps that are impossible without him. Overall, Mario Odyssey is an amazing game that anyone with a Nintendo Switch should play.
  86. Le_Korvo
    May 26, 2023
    8
    Um jogo muito bom, divertido, criativo, possui uma ótima mecânica relacionada ao chapéu dele, trilha sonora ótima. Em geral uma ótima experiência característica da Nintendo.

    8/10 - Muito bom, varias horas de diversão!
  87. Catboy
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    This game is the best 3D platform we I’ve ever played I’m currently 100%ing it and the level design is great looking and the graphics look good
  88. TronicG
    Jan 15, 2023
    7
    A bit easy and grindy. Uninspired and empty in comparison with the Galaxy games. A bit of a dissapointment. Mario controls ace, as expected, and the hat/capture mechanics were interesting but that’s about it for me. A pitty.
  89. BertKA88
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    A fine game but I must admit that all the 10/10s sometimes leave me wondering if I’m wrong when it comes to Mario games. Very fun but not a “perfect score” kinda game for me.
  90. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. you can have a lot of fun with this one. really good game
  91. 78ed5
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    The controls are almost perfect, the levels are amazing, and there is so much creativity. All of this combined makes Mario odyssey the best Mario experience since Galaxy.
  92. DuskHound
    Oct 8, 2022
    6
    This game definitely isn't a Masterpiece, it isn't even better than 64, actually it barely manages to be better than Sunshine, why? Let me explain: for starters, the game presents itself as a spiritual succesor to 64 and Sunshine but it actually resembles more the Galaxy games (in a bad way), because it's main mission moons function almost always the same as a mission in Galaxy (and evenThis game definitely isn't a Masterpiece, it isn't even better than 64, actually it barely manages to be better than Sunshine, why? Let me explain: for starters, the game presents itself as a spiritual succesor to 64 and Sunshine but it actually resembles more the Galaxy games (in a bad way), because it's main mission moons function almost always the same as a mission in Galaxy (and even the level design is basic at the level of a world in that game but lacking its difficulty) + you can grab some other moons on the way (that resemble the blue coins from Sunshine A LOT), and guess what, you get moons here for everything, a moon that is just floating in a random place that's incredibly easy to reach is worth the same as a main mission moon or a challenge moon (and even those aren't really challenging), and that just makes getting them rather a hassle than a satisfactory reward, so, if you go completely straight forward and ignore all these moons that aren't really worth your time, the game would be one of the shortest of all, to the point that it's got some of the shortest worlds out of all 3D Mario games (also most of it's worlds actually resemble a level from galaxy more than a world from 64, since almost all are just a series of platforms and/or get from point A to point B). But if instead you decide for some reason to 100% complete it, then you're in for an unsatisfactory LONG game with tons of trash moons and wasted potential, because odyssey actually succeeds in some things like:
    -Movement, Mario's moveset in this game is by far the best ever seen, but that's just even more frustrating because the game never elaborates on this or gives you more than 2/3 challenges that actually take some skill (2/3 out of 820 moons!!).
    -The soundtrack is really good.
    -It's got some fun little details like the fact you can dress Mario in many ways and personalize the odyssey.
    -And of course it looks nice graphically.
    But other than that, with all of it's flawed content, this game is an amalgamation of ideas that never elaborate enough on themselves and at the end you only get a "tutorial version" of them, as i said, lots of wasted potential.
    But well, at the end the game itself isn't awful even with all those flaws, it just feels like a lackluster and doesn't live up to past 3D Mario games, i hope the developers acknowledge all these flaws for the second game or whatever, because at it's best this game is kind of a seven or eight, although i'm gonna give it a six cause its score is highly inflated by probably kids that are experiencing their first open world game or weird adults that are too blinded by nostalgia.
    If this is your first 3D Mario game or your first open world game experience i recommend you to try other games to see what i mean.    … Expand
  93. Hkeitz323
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    - Controls are incredibly intuitive and motion controls are responsive
    - Diverse and flourishing worlds
    - Heavy amounts of re-playability
    - Fluidity of movement leads players to attempting speedrun strategies, and allows players to do complicated maneuvers to find moons easier

    Cons:
    - Game is too simple
  94. GenericSonicFan
    Feb 14, 2023
    7
    At best, the game is decent.

    At worse, it's very repetitive.

    Not saying it's bad, but I'm sure as hell not saying it's the best either. Not by a long shot.
  95. luciamelier
    Aug 12, 2023
    7
    Overall I found the game pretty enjoyable, but honestly I was expecting for something more for a game ranked as good ad Breath of the wild. The story is nice and the levels are fun to explore, but in the end I found it too short and also a bit repetitive.
  96. Jarkob
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Ich finde nicht, dass dieses Spiel das perfekte Mario Spiel ist, wie jeder sagt.
    Jedoch gibt es einige Punkte, welche ich sehr gut an dem Spiel finde.
    Grafik: Für die Switch eines der schönsten Spiele. Gameplay: Flüssig und ohne Probleme. Soundtrack: Schön und erinnerunswert. Negativ: Story: Wiederholt sch immer wieder. Länge: Man hat das Gefühl, das Spiel in 3 Stunden durchspielen zu    Ich finde nicht, dass dieses Spiel das perfekte Mario Spiel ist, wie jeder sagt.
    Jedoch gibt es einige Punkte, welche ich sehr gut an dem Spiel finde.
    Grafik: Für die Switch eines der schönsten Spiele.
    Gameplay: Flüssig und ohne Probleme.
    Soundtrack: Schön und erinnerunswert. Negativ:

    Story: Wiederholt sch immer wieder.
    Länge: Man hat das Gefühl, das Spiel in 3 Stunden durchspielen zu können.
    Schwierigkeit: Alle Welten sind zu einfach, bis auf die finstere Seite und die Stockfinstere Seite des Mondes.
    Belohnungen: Monde kann man an jedem Eck von jeder Welt finden.    … Expand
  97. Deviln
    Feb 12, 2023
    7
    Kinda boring but sometimes fun, I don't think it's too cool and the lore is a snoozefest.
  98. Pallas22
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    I played this game and found it pretty good. The graphics are impressive, the gameplay is smooth, and each open world is unique and different from the others. However, I only recommend this game to die-hard Mario fans or those under the age of 15 because it's very easy and the story is cute but unnecessary. Clearly, the game was designed for children. The main objective is to collectI played this game and found it pretty good. The graphics are impressive, the gameplay is smooth, and each open world is unique and different from the others. However, I only recommend this game to die-hard Mario fans or those under the age of 15 because it's very easy and the story is cute but unnecessary. Clearly, the game was designed for children. The main objective is to collect moons, and after finishing the story, you can unlock an extra level. But getting all the moons is a tedious and time-consuming task. Nevertheless, the moons are well-hidden, and the ways to get them are diverse and creative. In conclusion, I think I'm too old for this game.… Expand
  99. JayJayee
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    This is the first Mario game I’ve enjoyed since I was a kid. I loved they made Mario in 3D. Typical Mario story but I enjoyed traversing the different levels within the game. Solid Mario game!
  100. JayArtie
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    Big step into the right direction, back to Collectathon-Glory after years of only "course-clear" games.

    Controlling Mario never felt this good. It takes skill and training to master all of his moves and making use of them to explore hidden areas in the game is a lot of fun. The Worlds are finally a little bit more imaginative again conceptwise instead of falling back into    Big step into the right direction, back to Collectathon-Glory after years of only "course-clear" games.

    Controlling Mario never felt this good. It takes skill and training to master all of his moves and making use of them to explore hidden areas in the game is a lot of fun.

    The Worlds are finally a little bit more imaginative again conceptwise instead of falling back into stereotypes, although there is still a little room for improvement (even weirder concepts for worlds would be amazing). Also the amount of worlds to explore with 10 kingdoms in total (not counting boss-platforms, tutorial worlds, etc) is fairly short, especially compared to other games in the series.

    The music and graphics of the game are straight up amazing though. Very few Switch Games look and sound this good. Not much room for improvement here!

    What I didn't like however was that the main-collectable in this game, "Power Moons", are a little too abundant to be exciting to collect. You receive Power-Moons for anything: Ground-Pounding on a shiny spot, planting a fruit, sitting on a bench... You can easily bypass huge chunks of levels including bosses(!) by just farming Power-Moons and then moving on to the next world. (Some players even reported accidentally skipping bosses due to this issue). The Game's Power-Moon-Counter doesn't even let you collect all the Power-Moons, since it will stop working once you hit 999 Moons. It would be nice to see the number of main-collectables be reduced and have them be a little bit more meaningful again in the next game.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

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