Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. Trusted101
    May 25, 2018
    9
    My time with Super Mario Odyssey was fun, adventurous, and straight forward.
    The Pros
    -The level design is simple and amazing, navigate is not problem sine its a straight forward path -Bosses don't feel the same they each have there own unique style -The game feels smooth and there is performance issues dock or handheld The Cons -Motion controls, certain moves cappy can only    My time with Super Mario Odyssey was fun, adventurous, and straight forward.
    The Pros
    -The level design is simple and
    amazing, navigate is not problem
    sine its a straight forward path
    -Bosses don't feel the same they
    each have there own unique style
    -The game feels smooth and there is
    performance issues dock or handheld

    The Cons
    -Motion controls, certain moves cappy
    can only be done with motion controls
    and doesn't feel comfort playing mario
    with motion controls
    -The story, it is terrible you start game off
    already fighting bowser and theres no reasoning
    to how you got there, why bowser wants to marry peach
    and how the odyssey became a thing, just basically anything
    that has no background never will    … Expand
  2. JOSHfour
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is a very fun game with lots of different powerups using Mario's hat. With a vast world to explore and tons of moons to collect, this experience sure is fun. Although there aren't any actual perfect games, I do kind of wish that there were actually lives, but that's just about all the problems this game has, other than that, it is an amazing game.
  3. SliceNDiceXD
    May 26, 2018
    9
    Imagine a perfect 3D Mario game... Tight controls, tons of interesting scenarios, excellent level design, plenty of content, great secrets, wonderful unlockables, and that endless Mario charm. Do you have it pictured now? Great. That is Super Mario Odyssey. The primary mechanic is wonderfully inventive and usually used to great effect. Unfortunately, the primary campaign is super easy.Imagine a perfect 3D Mario game... Tight controls, tons of interesting scenarios, excellent level design, plenty of content, great secrets, wonderful unlockables, and that endless Mario charm. Do you have it pictured now? Great. That is Super Mario Odyssey. The primary mechanic is wonderfully inventive and usually used to great effect. Unfortunately, the primary campaign is super easy. Which is unfortunate, and does bring the experience down a little, but I still think any Mario fan should be able to enthusiastically enjoy this gem of a game.… Expand
  4. hank_chill
    May 29, 2018
    10
    this game is a masterpiece the only flaw i see in this game is that some moves require the motion controls otherwise this a masterpiece and my favorite 3d platformer
  5. THICCYBOI
    May 31, 2018
    8
    Peach is so thick! Along with Paulina, I want to stick my New Donk City in her. But um yeah 10/10 best game. Only problem is that they need to be THICCER
  6. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Desde el momento que lo empiezas sabes que lo que tienes delante está fuera de toda regla, como es capaz de ponerte de buen humor con solo jugar 30 minutos.

    La suavidad con que juega con el cambio de 2D y 3D es maravilloso y te deja con la boca abierta, no hace falta jugar a 4K para que un juego te marque, y este es el mejor ejemplo. Juego de los que todo jugador debe disfrutar. Una    Desde el momento que lo empiezas sabes que lo que tienes delante está fuera de toda regla, como es capaz de ponerte de buen humor con solo jugar 30 minutos.

    La suavidad con que juega con el cambio de 2D y 3D es maravilloso y te deja con la boca abierta, no hace falta jugar a 4K para que un juego te marque, y este es el mejor ejemplo.

    Juego de los que todo jugador debe disfrutar. Una obra de arte    … Expand
  7. abweegeeeeeeee
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    this game is great easily my favorite game of all time and I played A LOT so that sure is something
  8. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    The best 3d Mario game ever! Fantastic graphics with the combination of exploration and open world, great music and lots of easter eggs/tributes to previous Mario games. Totallly engaging!!!
  9. XenoX0mega
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Odyssey is an amazing game and id recommend this to you if you're getting a switch. This by far has the best gameplay of an mario game because cappy is an amazing edition that can allow mario to do more things. But a few problems keep this game from being the perfect mario game, the 1st being the story because it was extremely short and someone on discord told me that he completed it in 11Odyssey is an amazing game and id recommend this to you if you're getting a switch. This by far has the best gameplay of an mario game because cappy is an amazing edition that can allow mario to do more things. But a few problems keep this game from being the perfect mario game, the 1st being the story because it was extremely short and someone on discord told me that he completed it in 11 hours compare that to breath of the wild which was a never ending phenomenon and another problem with the story is the ending you had peach abandon you in the moon after you worked so hard to save her from bowser. My 2nd problem of the game are some of kingdoms and im not saying that the kingdoms are bad or anything i had lots of fun roaming around them but some kingdoms were rushed and some kingdoms such as the dark and darker side had no reason to be in the game and just made the game more tiring. My final problem is after you took forever to get all the power moons they give peach's castle a giant hat, they could of done other things like for example extra kingdoms from past mario games like isle delfino or maybe add some galaxies from super mario galaxy 1 or 2 because odyssey was targeted towards hardcore mario fans but the problems aside this is by far one of the best mario games i ever played and id recommend this to you if you love the series… Expand
  10. Lryu97
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! Everything in this game is extremely polished, i love everything about it!
  11. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    One of the best games. My all time No.1 game is Super Mario Galaxy, but Odyssey is as good as it is.
  12. Pantufas
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    This game is entertaining, fun and very beautiful, however it does not live up to the hype, the story is bad and very small, the game area (the worlds) are small and could get a little expansion, since they feel crowded, and the game is in general very easy. It's a game oriented mostly for children, nevertheless it is a good game and it is worth picking it up.
  13. satriaji
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    This is the best 3D Super Mario Game so far on nintendo. The graphic was awesome and very addictive gameplay. Worth a penny and your time...
  14. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    One of my most favorite games of all time. This game is the definition of the word FUN. I was smiling like an idiot while playing it. It was never boring and even the water kingdoms that were always my least favorite ones in all Mario games were very enjoyable. This game is wonderful and flawless. It has wonderful gameplay and graphics, music is AMAZING!!! So yeah people, this can be theOne of my most favorite games of all time. This game is the definition of the word FUN. I was smiling like an idiot while playing it. It was never boring and even the water kingdoms that were always my least favorite ones in all Mario games were very enjoyable. This game is wonderful and flawless. It has wonderful gameplay and graphics, music is AMAZING!!! So yeah people, this can be the reason for anyone to get a Nintendo Switch console simply because this game worth every cent you gonna spend on it.… Expand
  15. Lucky101
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey... where to begin.
    This game is a true odyssey. There are 17 kingdoms in the game, and none of these come close to being clones. From a prehistoric kingdom to a living and breathing city to a black and white hat kingdom to THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM! The sheer amount of creativity is extraordinary, and the interactivity of these worlds (from side quests to level design) far    Super Mario Odyssey... where to begin.
    This game is a true odyssey. There are 17 kingdoms in the game, and none of these come close to being clones. From a prehistoric kingdom to a living and breathing city to a black and white hat kingdom to THE MUSHROOM KINGDOM! The sheer amount of creativity is extraordinary, and the interactivity of these worlds (from side quests to level design) far surpasses and Mario game before this.

    The story is simple- Princess Peach has been kidnapped again and Mario fails to stop him in the beginning. He then teams up with Cappy, who's sister, Tiara, has also been taken. From there on out, you must go to each kingdom, help the people there and gain power moons in order to progress. While the story is simple, this isn't a problem: it isn't meant to be breathtaking, but rather is just there to motivate the player to play and finish the game.

    The gameplay is fabulous- no complaints. Mario platforms like a dream- every hat through and jump does exactly what you tell it to, when you tell it to, and it feels incredible. The other mechanic, besides jumping, is the capture ability. This is also flawless. The game designers completely understand how to make us feel like a Goomba, Hammer Bro, Sherm or even a T-REX! The control scheme is also great- if you have a problem with it, then I seriously don't know what it is.

    Now for music. Koji Kondo has worked his magic once again to give us the most diverse and (in my opinion) the best Mario music to date.

    Get this game. It's awesome. However, no game is perfect, so this gets a 9/10.    … Expand
  16. ZekeM
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. It has amazing level design, superb controls, and great graphics that fully realize what Mario is about. These topics are so huge they take separate paragraphs to talk about.

    Level Design:
    The kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey are beautiful. They all stand out from each other, and everything about them is fully realized. Power moons are on a spectrum of difficulty and there are many sub-areas that are worlds of their own to look at. It has enough linearity to have a good base, while still letting you explore and find things. The fan service is also great too. You can get a Mario 64 outfit, and a Mario Sunshine outfit. You can unlock the Mario 64 courtyard, and the Mushroom Kingdom moons are star-shaped. As a bonus, the Moon Kingdom's purple coins are star bits from Super Mario Galaxy.

    Controls:
    In Super Mario Odyssey, you are introduced to Cappy, a hat that you use to capture different enemies and other NPCs. Cappy can also be used as a bounce in midair. The capture ability allows for superb boss fights. Fights like Knucklotec and Cookatiel are some of the most innovative in Mario history. The controls allow for great speedrunning potential, and I myself have started speedrunning, and it has been the most fun I've had in a game.

    Graphics:
    One look at Super Mario Odyssey and you can tell this is what Mario was meant to be. The game runs at a crisp 1080p60fps, and despite this supposedly being the 4k age, it still looks great. (I'm lazy, so I stopped here)

    Bads: This game isn't perfect. There are some moons, like Volleyball and Jump Rope, which are challenging, but not even fun. This is the only reason this isn't a perfect game.    … Expand
  17. Catsarecool
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    This game is basically a blessing from nintendo, and rightfully so this has to be one of the brightest gems on the switch. The only problem i have is that their is not enough content to keep me busy, and i wish their was more to do. But besides that the game is perfect, each new kingdom is feels different from each other. The game has amazing characters, even pauline from donkey kong makesThis game is basically a blessing from nintendo, and rightfully so this has to be one of the brightest gems on the switch. The only problem i have is that their is not enough content to keep me busy, and i wish their was more to do. But besides that the game is perfect, each new kingdom is feels different from each other. The game has amazing characters, even pauline from donkey kong makes an appearance. Overall this game is great and you need to at least try it out once. if you have a switch but not this game you are missing out on something amazing.… Expand
  18. pikachuandmario
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone says this game is too easy. It's not. This game has tons of things to do, and it really brings back the feel of Mario 64 and Sunshine. Also, I can't play this game without the motion controls. They just add so much. Also, the Luigi's Balloon World update is amazing.

    To add on, 100% this game is incredibly hard. You have to achieve 880 unique power moons, then use Crazy Cap to get your total moon count to 999. Also, you have to collect 100 purple coins, unlock all souvenirs, unlock all outfits, and reach rank 50 in Balloon World.

    Also, Luigi's Balloon World, Mario Odyssey's advanced movement, DLC, and Odyssey's huge speed running community always gives you a reason to go back to this game.    … Expand
  19. ChefLaur
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly, one of the best, if not the best, game ever. The return to the true open-world sandbox genre is very refreshing after semi-linear Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 and linear 3D Land and 3D World. The amount of Moons gives the player a nice challenge. One of the things I really love is the adaptation to any kind of gamer there is. Right out of the bat, the game offers you the Assist Mode, which really helps less-skilled players. After that, you can choose, which moons to get. Some of them are easy, while some of them are hard. The varied difficulty of moons is something I really appreciate, considering I'm not that skilled myself. To reach the ending, you only need to collect the relatively easy moons. That means even the least skilled players can experience the main ending, which isn't really the case in other Mario games (For example, I've never finished Sunshine, however much I tried.) . The Cappy mechanic is wonderful. It controls very smoothly, there are loads of moves you can learn throughout the game. Capturing mechanic brought many surprises and many different styles of play. Also, because of that, the game allows many different approaches to getting many of the moons. For example, if there is a moon up in the air, you could do some advanced moves with Cappy to get the moon, or you could capture an Uproot (the creature that can extend it's legs) and get it that way. Or you could even make a tower of Goombas. The game gives you many choices. Those reasons and many more may as well be the reason why this game deserves a 10/10.… Expand
  20. andrew9
    May 4, 2022
    7
    good game .
  21. xXClutchDutchXx
    May 14, 2020
    10
    10 out of 10. What more can you say. The games a masterpiece. It's like Super Mario 64 on steroids. Nintendo hit the ball out of the party. Taking a character that's over 35 years old and still making good games is one thing, but to be on top as a #1 contender is another. If that isn't enough for u it comes with a whole nother game type called balloon world. If not for the over saturated10 out of 10. What more can you say. The games a masterpiece. It's like Super Mario 64 on steroids. Nintendo hit the ball out of the party. Taking a character that's over 35 years old and still making good games is one thing, but to be on top as a #1 contender is another. If that isn't enough for u it comes with a whole nother game type called balloon world. If not for the over saturated online gamers exploiting ever glitch know to man then this game could be a stand alone. Say the 18hrs of story isn't enough for u? Try cramming in about 15 more hrs of content if not more. It's overflowing with rich rewards and customization. The nostalgia on some of these levels (without spoiling anything) is unforgettable. Whenever u think it's all said and done, it just keeps on giving. Sink ur teeth in cause it's worth every bite. Consider this a system seller!… Expand
  22. Ryaweasel
    Sep 27, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game basically takes what everyone loves about Mario games, and smushes it into one game. The visuals in this game are amazing, sometimes I forget I'm playing a Mario game because of how detailed this game is. I do have a few complaints however, such as having no power-up abilities, and the game feeling a tad bit too easy, (Besides the Dark and Darker Sides.)… Expand
  23. PacMax
    Oct 6, 2018
    7
    With some empty parts and slightly repetitive gameplay, but great visuals and cool nostalgia, this game is good enough to be one of the best Mario games.
  24. Guttenor
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    Pros.
    -Tons of creative ideas have been thrown into the game, which makes it feel fun and varied most of the time.
    -Beautiful graphics and music makes the game immersive. Cons. - The game offers very little in terms of challenge. More specifically, there are only three or four moons in the entire game that requires you to go through platforming sections that are actually    Pros.
    -Tons of creative ideas have been thrown into the game, which makes it feel fun and varied most of the time.
    -Beautiful graphics and music makes the game immersive.

    Cons.

    - The game offers very little in terms of challenge. More specifically, there are only three or four moons in the entire game that requires you to go through platforming sections that are actually challenging. Three or four out of more than 800... In fact, most platforming sections are a complete joke, difficulty wise.

    in the end Super Mario Odyssey feels like a very creative, albeit very superficial game.    … Expand
  25. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    It has the magic classic Mario games have. Beautiful, amazing design across the whole game. Maybe it's too short on story mode. The controls feel made for this game.
  26. Link99
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
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  27. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Mario en una de sus mejores entregas, exploración de mundos, la dificultad aumenta según avanzamos y su idea de desarrollo de juego es extraordinaria. Gran juego, muchos misterios y muchas horas de juego por delante.
  28. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    An amazing Mario title with stunning graphics, amazing music, cool locations, and a real sense of adventure. Mario's moveset feels more refined then ever and Cappy is a really cool mechanic. My only major complaint is that there isn't much replay value after beating the Darker Side. Overall, the best Mario game since 64.
  29. PercyJ
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    If you have a Nintendo switch get this game right now.It is simply fantastic
  30. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Each kingdom is absolutely packed with charm, clever objectives, gorgeous visuals, a stellar soundtrack, and a huge variety of ways to have fun. One moon would have me leaping across tiny platforms with pinpoint precision, and the next would have me cheering up a businessman by dressing like a clown. At no point did I feel like I was checking boxes just to up my completion percentage. EvenEach kingdom is absolutely packed with charm, clever objectives, gorgeous visuals, a stellar soundtrack, and a huge variety of ways to have fun. One moon would have me leaping across tiny platforms with pinpoint precision, and the next would have me cheering up a businessman by dressing like a clown. At no point did I feel like I was checking boxes just to up my completion percentage. Even now that I've collected every moon and purple coin in the game, I still want to play more of it. It’s one of the most joyous and entertaining gaming experiences I’ve had in a long time, and it stands tall among the all-time great Mario games.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

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