Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. SunFlower98
    Jul 29, 2018
    10
    Best 3D Mario game ever made. The main campaign felt quite short and there's an oversaturation of moons, but the end game makes up for it. The more I dug into this game the more I find myself enjoying it.
  2. VahNabooty
    Jul 29, 2018
    10
    This game is one of the most fun experiences I've had in a long time, its once in a blue moon that I get to feel the way I do when I first played this game. I usually can't bring myself to 100% complete games but I did with this one after around 85 hours, and through all of those hours I had not a single boring moment. The only two very small complaints I can make are that some moves cantThis game is one of the most fun experiences I've had in a long time, its once in a blue moon that I get to feel the way I do when I first played this game. I usually can't bring myself to 100% complete games but I did with this one after around 85 hours, and through all of those hours I had not a single boring moment. The only two very small complaints I can make are that some moves cant be done without motion controls (like throwing your hat straight up) and there's a little bit of slowdown when entering New Donk city. But other than that I can barely find a flaw in this game. Truly a masterpiece of gaming.… Expand
  3. xstrome16
    Jul 28, 2018
    9
    The people at Nintendo never fail to impress with these kind of Mario games. And Mario Odyssey is just another chapter in the greatest Nintendo games of all time. The graphics in this game are beautiful, and each kingdom is packed with hidden moons and side missions that'll keep you interested for countless hours. The storyline is well thought out and executed excellently. The game is ableThe people at Nintendo never fail to impress with these kind of Mario games. And Mario Odyssey is just another chapter in the greatest Nintendo games of all time. The graphics in this game are beautiful, and each kingdom is packed with hidden moons and side missions that'll keep you interested for countless hours. The storyline is well thought out and executed excellently. The game is able to bring nostalgia around every corner while giving exciting new features and enemies. I give it 9/10 because I personally don't think it is quite as good as some previous games, such as the Mario Galaxy series or Mario 64, but it is definitely amazing nonetheless. Buy this if you are a long time fan of the franchise, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  4. hiltong55
    Jul 27, 2018
    9
    It has been a very long time since I have been inclined to go out and buy a system just because I saw the trailer for a game coming out. I am usually a lot cheaper than that lol. But Super Mario Odyssey was definitely a system seller for me and the first Nintendo system I have owned since the SNES back in the mid 90's. The last time I played a Mario game was to its end was Super Mario 3It has been a very long time since I have been inclined to go out and buy a system just because I saw the trailer for a game coming out. I am usually a lot cheaper than that lol. But Super Mario Odyssey was definitely a system seller for me and the first Nintendo system I have owned since the SNES back in the mid 90's. The last time I played a Mario game was to its end was Super Mario 3 and I guess as I got into my teenage years my tastes for games started to change so I left Mario and Nintendo behind. But now I have a big boy job and want to own anything I can afford so here we go I got me the Switch Odyssey Edition.

    The first thing I noticed right off the bat was how tight the controls feel even with my pro controller. At no point did I ever even think about input lag and Nintendo should be commended for making this a priority. The detail in the world is just incredible given the hardware limitations. So much detail in every corner of the map. Mechanically this one of the most clever and well thought out games I have ever played. Every move that Mario and his captured enemies can perform has a purpose and the platforms are designed based on these abilities and not the other way around. The story is simple yet fun. It is not a punishing platformer but rather enjoyable to discover and explore. I fell in love with the 2d sections that really brought me back to the Mario that I loved back in the day and these sections felt great to play as well. My favorite part of the game was the 2d platforming section in New Donk. What a nostalgia trip. Lastly, I would be doing the game a disservice if I did not mention the amazing soundtrack.

    I only have few criticisms but they do bring this all-time great down just peg in my book. After you get through the main story the game does become a bit of a grind. Really all there is left to do is collect remaining moons, get new outfits and replay boss battles (that were slightly above average to begin with). As you collect more moons you unlock the ability to go to the dark side of the moon and the darker side of the moon. These are just boss gauntlets. I hate boss gauntlets in any game I just feel like too much of the focus was on the main story and left us wanting more in the post game but did not deliver.

    With that all being said this is still one for the ages and definitely one I could see myself replaying down the line. It really makes me want to go collect older Nintendo systems and play all the Mario games that I missed over the years. 9/10 Amazing.    … Expand
  5. Sebascr12
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smart, game desing. Is a travel around the "words". A really travel with platforms and moons but some moons feel empty.
    The post game is the real trip.
    The soundtracks is the best in the mario universe.    … Expand
  6. Goalzzz
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    I loved the game, Big fan of Mario 3d games. My major concern of the game is that it was short and not open ended like Super Mario 64. I liked the game because of the level design, amazing atmosphere and colorful environment. It had some of the best, the most fun that is seen in a platform video game and I played a lot of platform games. The game offers countless hours and the best partI loved the game, Big fan of Mario 3d games. My major concern of the game is that it was short and not open ended like Super Mario 64. I liked the game because of the level design, amazing atmosphere and colorful environment. It had some of the best, the most fun that is seen in a platform video game and I played a lot of platform games. The game offers countless hours and the best part of the game is where the gameplay revolves around the cap.… Expand
  7. Egedemanden
    Jul 13, 2018
    0
    Terrible game.
    I 100 % it and here are some of my problems.
    1. controls are not perfect, to get perfect controls you need to buy the 60 $ Pro controller. if you have not bought the Pro controller the controls are very clunky.
    2. The game is just to short.
    3. Worlds are boring
    0/10 not worth 60 bucks
    5/10 if you buy the Pro controller for 60 bucks
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    Это идеал. Настолько креативную, приятную и приносящую удовольствие игры можно найти разве что среди прошлых игр Марио.

    Все опасения по поводу возвращения к 64 и Саншайну рассеяны. Идеально сбалансированный геймплей и головоломки, фишка с Кеппи намного лучше и разнообразнее, чем гравитация из Галакси. Доведенное до идеала управление, шикарное моушн-управление и HD-вибрация, которые    Это идеал. Настолько креативную, приятную и приносящую удовольствие игры можно найти разве что среди прошлых игр Марио.

    Все опасения по поводу возвращения к 64 и Саншайну рассеяны. Идеально сбалансированный геймплей и головоломки, фишка с Кеппи намного лучше и разнообразнее, чем гравитация из Галакси. Доведенное до идеала управление, шикарное моушн-управление и HD-вибрация, которые впервые в игре на свиче используются по полной.

    *(Многие издания снижают оценки из-за того, что моушн управление неудобное в портативе, но я играю в большинстве на джойконах и там оно идеальное и удобное).*

    Эта игра заслуживает высочайших оценок и верхушек топов, чтобы показывать другим разработчикам, как надо делать жемчужины игровой индустрии.

    Лучшая игра по Марио, лучший колектатион и одна из самых красивых игр современности. God of gaming has returned!    … Expand
  11. KingDedede17
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Great and fun but way too short, easy, and not nearly as good as galaxy. The game has no real power ups that make the series unique. There is too much emphasis around Cappy.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. DiamondShadows9
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    This game is a great return to formula to the old 3D Mario games like 64, Sunshine and Galaxy. It has a simplistic but good story and Cappy is a wonderful addition to Mario's move set. There is a lot to do and for $60 it is amazing.
  17. 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.
  18. AKthaBeast
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    This game is on another level....there is so much to do here with some stars being challenging while others bring back a nostalgic feel. This game is truly an instant classic
  19. bradward
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    Absolutely excellent. Mario Odyssey's hat "Cappy" adds new jump mechanics and the ability to play as various enemies. It was simply delightful the whole way through, and the Balloon World is not only a great addition of gameplay, but also grants much-needed coins for those striving for the 100% mark. A great Mario title, and a must-play for any Switch owner.
  20. 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...
  21. Nouf
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game will make you remember any of the old memories that you enjoyed with Super Mario 10/10… Expand
  22. Steff86
    Jun 20, 2018
    1
    Terrible game! Hasn't been a good Mario game since the N64 and this is proof that's it's a completely stale franchise.
  23. Urises
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Un juego de Mario 3D es de los más disfrutables y éste cuenta con una banda sonora excelente. Con Mario Odyssey tienes horas de juego y un gameplay muy variado debido al número de enemigos que puedes utilizar. La cantidad de mundos por explorar es muy bueno, y es que una vez que terminas la historia sientes que comienzas a jugar de nuevo. Tiene muchas referencias a juegos de MarioUn juego de Mario 3D es de los más disfrutables y éste cuenta con una banda sonora excelente. Con Mario Odyssey tienes horas de juego y un gameplay muy variado debido al número de enemigos que puedes utilizar. La cantidad de mundos por explorar es muy bueno, y es que una vez que terminas la historia sientes que comienzas a jugar de nuevo. Tiene muchas referencias a juegos de Mario anteriores, principalmente Mario 64. Si tienes una Switch es indispensable en tu catálogo.… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. TobiasKen
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Super Mario Odyssey is a game that easily lives up to the Super Mario title - and is an excellent addition to the 3D lineup - if you own a Switch, this game is worth the purchase. Now let's get into the details.

    A: Music/Sounds Unlike Breath of the Wild which had a rather lacking soundtrack, Mario Odyssey has a soundtrack which easily surpasses most of the other games in the Super    Super Mario Odyssey is a game that easily lives up to the Super Mario title - and is an excellent addition to the 3D lineup - if you own a Switch, this game is worth the purchase. Now let's get into the details.

    A: Music/Sounds

    Unlike Breath of the Wild which had a rather lacking soundtrack, Mario Odyssey has a soundtrack which easily surpasses most of the other games in the Super Mario franchise. To be specific, I'm referring to the 2 incredible vocal tracks in the game - a very jazzy style which really feels refreshing to see in a Mario game.

    The individual sounds aren't outstanding - I mean, there's not much to be good at - you have Mario noises, coin sound effects and the like.

    10/10

    B: Graphics

    The graphics on Super Mario Odyssey are by far the best out of any Nintendo Switch game that we have seen thus far. Mario has never looked this good - and Nintendo knows it, since they added the surprisingly fun Photo Studio mode. Mario's nose literally has wobble physics. Need I say more?

    All the environments look superb. On the top of my head, I really can't think of anything specific that had poor graphics. I'm literally not lying when I say that these graphics look like they're from a PS4 game - they're that good.

    10/10 WITH my Thumbs Up of Approval

    C: Gameplay

    The gameplay is as superb as ever. Platforming feels smooth and you never feel like you're accidentally misjudging where you're going to land. Every location in the game has a large variety of Moons to collect - which is fun, and adds dozens of hours of content, but I can't help but miss the level design of previous 3D Mario games like Super Mario Sunshine - where you'd have a specific objective to, say, clean a certain eel's teeth underwater.

    Additionally, there are a few kingdoms in the game which are pretty much only Boss Kingdoms and have barely any Moons. I kind of wish that they didn't introduce kingdoms for them to almost be immediately dropped.

    The shops which allow you to purchase outfits for Mario and souvenirs for his Odyssey ship feel really refreshing - it seems like the developers took some ideas from Breath of the Wild in the dressing-up aspect.

    7/10 - Fun gameplay and collectibles, some underused kingdoms and not enough real missions

    D: Story

    The story in this game isn't bad by any means. It's fun to essentially chase Bowser across the entire world to rescue Peach - and it's not like the story of previous Mario games were much more detailed...

    The little mini-stories that are occurring in many of the kingdoms are also really fun to participate in, but they sort of take away the urgency that the story SHOULD have - it feels more like Mario is taking that vacation he wanted to have in Super Mario Sunshine.

    The final boss battle/ending is really something special though - definitely one of the absolute highest points in the game, and is much, much better than pretty much every other 3D Mario title.

    One thing that the game actually has which is really unique is the post-story content. In most 3D Mario titles, the game will pretty much forget that you ever rescued Princess Peach and she'll revert back to being imprisoned. In Super Mario Odyssey, things take a very welcomed turn of events - and once you beat the game, it will stay beaten. The post-story content isn't the best in the world, but it's certainly better than having none at all.

    Unfortunately, I feel that the story is a little bit of a step down from Super Mario Galaxy - which easily had the best story of any Mario game ever. I mean, can things get any better than saving the whole galaxy whilst simultaneously rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser? The book on Rosalina's backstory was also really touching - and it was certainly a surprise to realise that Mario games could have such touching moments. As a result of this, it's a little sad to see just another super happy Mario game with no real dramatic moments at all - it's not surprising, but I feel that Mario games could use more moments like this.

    9/10 - Post-story content, fun story - but nothing really new is brought to the table.

    In conclusion, this is a really fun game which will provide you with many hours of content - after getting the game to 100% completion myself, I had racked up 75 hours of gametime. If you have a Switch, you should get this game - don't just beat the story though, as this game is worth getting to 100% completion. It's definitely a worthy entry to the Super Mario franchise.

    8/10 - Incredible graphics, unforgettable music, fun gameplay and a good story - with some aspects leaving something to be desired, however.    … Expand
  26. Lryu97
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! Everything in this game is extremely polished, i love everything about it!
  27. Kfel17
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Odyssey looks like a straight successor to the Mario 64 and Sunshine line of sandbox 3D Marios, but it is much more than that. Naturally, it evokes, honors, and is sometimes directly inspired by the games that came before it in its characters, music, and mechanics. But it also has new things to say as well, like fusing classic-style 2D gameplay with the 3D world and using a completely newOdyssey looks like a straight successor to the Mario 64 and Sunshine line of sandbox 3D Marios, but it is much more than that. Naturally, it evokes, honors, and is sometimes directly inspired by the games that came before it in its characters, music, and mechanics. But it also has new things to say as well, like fusing classic-style 2D gameplay with the 3D world and using a completely new possession mechanic to add constant variety to Mario’s abilities and exploits.

    That possession power, embodied by Mario’s new sidekick/headwear Cappy, is Odyssey’s big new idea. In keeping with Nintendo’s decades-long tradition of charmingly nonsensical storylines, he’s a hat with a soul, and he’s teamed up with Mario in order to rescue his sister Tiara who… wait for it... has been kidnapped by Bowser along with Princess Peach. (I said it was charming, not original.) Cappy’s power allows you to possess many other characters by throwing Mario’s hat at them, which bizarrely slurps Mario’s physical body inside of the enemy and gives you full control over their powers. Cappy’s also used as a jumping pad and a weapon, sparing Mario’s tuchus from an untold number of butt-stomps this time around (though you can still do that, if you wish). Many of the cleverest and most smile-inducing possessions are best left to be discovered for yourself, but whether it was thrashing about as a huge, realistic-looking T-rex in the prehistoric-themed Cascade Kingdom or becoming a lowly Goomba but then making a stack of Goombas 10-tall to win over a hard-to-impress Lady Goomba, Odyssey mixes up the gameplay in surprising ways in each of its 16-plus worlds. Throughout the entire campaign, you’re using new creatures in new, game-changing ways on a regular basis.

    Odyssey’s inspired integration of 2D gameplay – complete with Super Mario Bros.-era 8-bit art – deserves special mention. Entering into a pixelated pipe in the 3D space transports you to a side-scrolling 2D challenge that takes place on the surface of an object in the world, almost like Link’s 2D transformation in The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Most of these sequences aren’t too long – I wished they were longer, in fact – but each blends pure, weapons-grade retro gameplay with numerous other callbacks while still mixing things up in ways they never appeared in those original games, such as flipping gravity or wrapping the 2D scene around the corner of a 3D object. They bend the rules so far they go beyond even the most ambitious creations we saw in Super Mario Maker. It’s also super fun seeing Mario’s new costumes get translated into the old 8-bit art style. My favorites include the aviator suit and the retro-colored builder outfit, for no other reason than them being fun looks for the veteran plumber, but you can also mix and match hats and outfits to your heart’s content.

    Of all the disparate lands Mario visits in his Odyssey, the urban-themed Metro Kingdom is my favorite. We’ve never seen anything like its semi-realistic look of New Donk City in a Mario game before. Not only do its urban obstacles allow for some kinetic platforming – bouncing off of the hoods of cars and flinging yourself off of city poles, for instance – but tucked-away minigames like an RC car race and a jump-rope challenge are great diversions. All the while, the sheer artistic contrast between the city and Mario’s consistently cartoony look and proportions have already generated interesting discussions about who – or more specifically what – Mario actually is. (Was “plumber” just a euphemism for some kind of goblin all along?) The end of the New Donk City portion might, in fact, be the very peak of the pleasure that Odyssey delivers on a consistent basis. Its conclusion is a literal celebration that doubles as a figurative one; Odyssey is pure joy that seems to understand and relish that about itself. On that note, I strongly recommend playing on a TV whenever possible. It’s not that it plays poorly in handheld mode – it runs perfectly smoothly at 60 frames per second in either mode, although there are no touchscreen controls even in minigames where they’d have made sense. The drawback to playing on the go is that the tiny screen doesn’t do nearly as good a job of showing off the scope and detail of the characters and worlds, such as the funny faces Mario makes when performing certain actions and the tiny 8-bit icons hidden on some walls. (Toss Cappy at them to get a quick gold-coin reward!). Of course, it’s every bit as good a game in handheld mode.
    Overall Super Mario Odyssey is a brilliant adventure and love letter to the series that made Nintendo a household name.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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!!!
  30. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Poco se puede decir de este juego que no se haya dicho ya, ya nacio clasico, imposible no hacer el paralelismo con Mario 64, innovacion, jugabilidad, diversion, plenitud, un 10 absoluto.
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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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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