Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

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  1. wesker2012
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey was so fun that I ended up beating the game twice. It constantly throws new gaming mechanics at you that are fun to master. The only major problem I had was that the game felt like it had too many moons to collect.
  2. pariz
    Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Awesome game yet lacking some challenge. It is very much family oriented and therefore, at the begining it can be way too easy and therefore, slow. Once you beat the game, the real challenge starts and that's where long time fans start enjoying a homeage to that Mario challenge Nintendo used to put in their Mario games.
  3. cspencere
    May 8, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest Mario / platform games to ever exist. Hours and hours and HOURS of fun (and maybe some expected hours of frustration) but this is one of the smartest and most thought out games of its kind that I’ve ever played. Can we please get a sequel, Nintendo!?
  4. DrChocolate
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    The best Mario since 64. While I loved Paper Mario and Mario Sunshine, Odyssey has such creativity and imagination-- you can be everything from a zipper, to a tree, to a t-rex, etc. The worlds are varied and all interesting, the secrets and puzzle platforming is endless, and even after you finish the game, there are more worlds and modes to play. This game is an absolute joy. Essential forThe best Mario since 64. While I loved Paper Mario and Mario Sunshine, Odyssey has such creativity and imagination-- you can be everything from a zipper, to a tree, to a t-rex, etc. The worlds are varied and all interesting, the secrets and puzzle platforming is endless, and even after you finish the game, there are more worlds and modes to play. This game is an absolute joy. Essential for the Switch.… Expand
  5. cabbages
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Just everything you would want in a mario game, so many great levels and puzzles. The character are as endering as ever.
  6. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    7
    Thought is was ok. Sure there's a lot of new Mario abilities but they're not all necessarily fun.
    I was never desperate to keep playing or jump back into it, & found myself just wanting to finish for the sake of finishing.
  7. Moviekid
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    I bought Switch specifically for this moustached title and it was worth all the money spent. In my case, all previous Mario titles after Super Mario Bros. were successfully skipped. And yet this is the greatest platformer I've ever played - super-precise controls, extraordinary sound design, joyful and vivid graphics, simple but funny storyline, and such a memorable world. Cannot think ofI bought Switch specifically for this moustached title and it was worth all the money spent. In my case, all previous Mario titles after Super Mario Bros. were successfully skipped. And yet this is the greatest platformer I've ever played - super-precise controls, extraordinary sound design, joyful and vivid graphics, simple but funny storyline, and such a memorable world. Cannot think of any cons here, just a must-a-piece of a game.… Expand
  8. Kerber
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This game rekindled my excitement for video games. Atmosphere, music, puzzles and incredible charming levels made this one of my best gaming experiences ever. Incredible and shows that graphics is far from most important.
  9. ITZZZPERRY
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is breathtaking. I truly had no words while playing it. Everything about it is remarkable. This is peak level design and gameplay. Everything flows in a way that is hard to describe unless it is played. Do yourself a favor and play it.
  10. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    A joy to play right off the bat, and a slam dunk for the Mario series. It's not my favourite one, and could've enjoyed more co-op play the likes of Super Mario 3D World enjoyed on the Wii-U. But the graphics and homage to certain older game in the series was a welcome treat.
  11. Andante
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    A masterpiece. It doesnt take too much time to see that the developers have put a lot of love and creativity into this fantastic game. Every level is beautifully designed, controls are fantastic and super responsive and it is a game that is so much fun to play! It is also a very large game! The walls were you play as a 2d old style Mario are also a fantastic addition. Buy this game! It isA masterpiece. It doesnt take too much time to see that the developers have put a lot of love and creativity into this fantastic game. Every level is beautifully designed, controls are fantastic and super responsive and it is a game that is so much fun to play! It is also a very large game! The walls were you play as a 2d old style Mario are also a fantastic addition. Buy this game! It is worth every cent of it...… Expand
  12. smahlt
    Feb 4, 2020
    5
    Not bad, but not amazing either. Extremely overrated. I have yet to even complete it because it just does not suck me in. Unlike this game, I could pop in Mario 64 or Sunshine and have a blast.
  13. Hack
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is Nintendo at their best. Each world is beautifully crafted with a unique theme and a host of unlockables and costumes.
  14. gsa9online
    Jun 22, 2019
    9
    Nearly 2 years later after the release of Odyssey, I feel like this game was a bit overhyped in some ways. I definitely thought it was fantastic and the game was very much worth it. I must say though, I don't think it is a masterpiece like Galaxy 1 and 2. It also didn't bring me as much joy as I had playing Super Mario 64 and Sunshine over the years but that might just be nostalgia. EvenNearly 2 years later after the release of Odyssey, I feel like this game was a bit overhyped in some ways. I definitely thought it was fantastic and the game was very much worth it. I must say though, I don't think it is a masterpiece like Galaxy 1 and 2. It also didn't bring me as much joy as I had playing Super Mario 64 and Sunshine over the years but that might just be nostalgia. Even though I thought the game was a bit too easy compared to past entries in the 3D Mario games, the amount of content in this game is truly amazing. It took me around 90 hours to 100% this game with all of the costumes and the worlds are very exciting to explore. I don't think its up there with BotW though as after I beat it I didn't want to come back to it nearly as much as with BotW which I think is a bit better overall because it truly innovated the open world genre. Negative things aside, I think this game is truly fantastic because there are still many great things about this game and I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys the 3D Mario games like or a near perfect game in general.… Expand
  15. DinoBeam
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    This game is highly overrated like Botw. The aesthetic is terrible, bad color palette, some really ugly characters, and **** anime music in the climax? Its kind hard to call this a Mario game sometimes. This game has some really cool gimmicks, but it ends up feeling wide and shallow. This is definitely pretty good value for money, and no where near deserving the scores it gets. TheThis game is highly overrated like Botw. The aesthetic is terrible, bad color palette, some really ugly characters, and **** anime music in the climax? Its kind hard to call this a Mario game sometimes. This game has some really cool gimmicks, but it ends up feeling wide and shallow. This is definitely pretty good value for money, and no where near deserving the scores it gets. The fluctuation between walking around and picking up moons to frustrating challenges is also disorienting and feels bizarre. The move to a 3 hits and you're dead approach away from Mario 64's health system is also a puzzling design choice… Expand
  16. Zalabar22
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    Pure Mario bliss, definitely one of the best games on the Switch. I had a lot of fun with the story but didn't really go for all of the moons after I beat the story. If you like 3D Mario this is a safe purchase.
  17. jelikey
    Nov 7, 2020
    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.
  18. DrZomboid
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    As 34 years old I can't play this. So my 10y son finish the game and gave it 7/10
  19. Tharduz
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Well, this is a mario... it is from Nintendo... fun assured, excellent game, however it feels like something is missing, I don´t know
  20. ABoyXG
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey es como ver un nuevo Super Mario Galaxy, con la diferencia de que Mario no vuela y todo sucede en el mismo planeta... bueno, casi todo. Es un buen juego para principiantes ya que es sencillo e intuitivo pero tienes que aprender a mejorar tus técnicas a lo largo del juego si quieres realmente ver el potencial, la historia no es muy larga, de hecho se siente corta si solo buscas las energilunas estrictamente necesarias para pasar al siguiente nivel, tiene mucho de exploración, puedes descubrir detalles y lugares interesantes, tanto secretos como paisajes muy bien realizados, se disfruta cada segundo y cada centímetro del mapa. Una vez terminada la historia principal, hay mucho mas que hacer y eso le da un plus. ya que siempre regresas así sea a buscar nuevas áreas o a buscar mas trajes para Mario para completar la colección… Expand
  21. puganj
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Welp, nintendo always find a new Gimmick to aply in every mario 3d game , this time is the cap, and is a good and interesting one , really great game with a variety of enemies to use your cap with, the diferrent levels are a blast to explore and discover the secrets they keep.
  22. Nysp
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    This is the best Super Mario game ever made. Period.

    Yeah, I know this is not the opinion of the most franchise fans. But I have no reasons to not think like that. Almost everything in this game was incredible. Every single stage, boss fight, enemies and... oh, using Cappy (Mario's life hat) is possible to control the enemies. It brings a huge range of opportunities to beat every    This is the best Super Mario game ever made. Period.

    Yeah, I know this is not the opinion of the most franchise fans. But I have no reasons to not think like that.

    Almost everything in this game was incredible. Every single stage, boss fight, enemies and... oh, using Cappy (Mario's life hat) is possible to control the enemies. It brings a huge range of opportunities to beat every stage differently.

    Basically, it's (another) Nintendo's masterpiece!
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    In Brazilian Portuguse:

    Esse é o melhor jogo de Super Mario já feito.

    Eu sei que não é a opinião de boa parte dos fãs da franquia mas, nada do que joguei nele me faz pensar diferente.

    Quase tudo nesse jogo foi construído de forma incrível. Cada fase, luta contra chefes, inimigos... agora é possível controlar os inimigos usando o chapéu com vida de Mario.

    Resumindo, é mais uma obra prima que a Nintendo traz!    … Expand
  23. elandroid
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    Cada 5 minutos el juego cambia completamente, sobre la misma base el juego nunca para de lanzarte cosas nuevas a la cara. La historia principal solo lleva unas 15h, pero el meollo empieza después con más de 800 lunas que coleccionar. Es toda una lección de diseño de niveles que dará que hablar por muchos años. El único fallo que puedo verle al juego, y creo es lo que lo separa de obras deCada 5 minutos el juego cambia completamente, sobre la misma base el juego nunca para de lanzarte cosas nuevas a la cara. La historia principal solo lleva unas 15h, pero el meollo empieza después con más de 800 lunas que coleccionar. Es toda una lección de diseño de niveles que dará que hablar por muchos años. El único fallo que puedo verle al juego, y creo es lo que lo separa de obras de arte como Super Mario 64 o Odissey, es que no es reolucionario, no inventa nada nuevo. Evoluciona y poerfecciona, pero no inventa. Nintendo se ha esforzado en sacarle todo el jugo posible, es un juego carismático, toda una oda a Mario, la cúspide de décadas de perfeccionar la misma técnica, pero con el listón tan tan alto, es un juego que para los que hemos jugado al resto “decepciona” pero todo un imprescindible para el resto,… Expand
  24. rambo_ando
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best installments in the Super Mario franchise. An instant classic.
  25. Obby360
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    From Mario 64 to Super Mario Galaxy to this Odyssey journey, our Mario has been getting himself into more and more exciting adventures every console generation.

    An absolute must have, this exclusive is everything the long lasting franchise is all about- fun, exciting, new, fresh, familiar. The story will have you throttle around the globe in search of your beloved Peach and along the    From Mario 64 to Super Mario Galaxy to this Odyssey journey, our Mario has been getting himself into more and more exciting adventures every console generation.

    An absolute must have, this exclusive is everything the long lasting franchise is all about- fun, exciting, new, fresh, familiar.

    The story will have you throttle around the globe in search of your beloved Peach and along the way you will explore the most exotic places Mario has yet to see.

    Dont second guess yourself, this game will bring a smile on your face.    … Expand
  26. Seyta
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Such a fun game, I bought the switch for it and I'm not disappointed. One of the best switch games.
  27. Sanastusa
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    You guessed it. Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser and it's time for the mustached hero to save the day again. Admittedly this is my first time picking up another mario platformer since probably Super Mario 64 back in 1996. I was more hooked on the party games and the Paper Mario series versus the genre staple.

    The new design for Odyssey is based around your new friend Cappy.    You guessed it. Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser and it's time for the mustached hero to save the day again. Admittedly this is my first time picking up another mario platformer since probably Super Mario 64 back in 1996. I was more hooked on the party games and the Paper Mario series versus the genre staple.

    The new design for Odyssey is based around your new friend Cappy. Your old red hat bites the dust and you meet a race of hat people who just happen to be able to turn into special hats. The special twist comes from you can throw your hat on to a bunch of different things in the game. Mario physically takes it over like some voodoo mind control, while forcing all things to don a mustache. A T-rex with a mustache. Hysterical.

    Platformers stick to the tried and true recipe. Collect so many of these items while maneuvering around tricky landscapes and enemies. With a skill that needs to be precise otherwise a quick death and starting back from the beginning. Odyssey hides a number of the special star items cleverly around each world. You only need about 10% of the total stars to progress through each world if you want to rush down Bowser. For the collectors out there, there is definitely a time sink waiting if you want to 100% the game.

    Overall I enjoyed my time jumping around the different creative worlds in Odyssey. The levels were beautiful and all based around the theme of the world. Samurai, Dinosaurs, Snow etc. There were even outfits you can spend coins on to buy world outfits and make your Mario look flashy. Or spend 1000 coins to have your Mario run around in his boxers. Whatever your heart desired.
    The annoyances came from the 3D platforming. Gone are the easy days of 2D side scrolling where you just worried about forwards and backwards. It takes precise control making the timed jumps needed in most levels, using the switch joy-cons as intended, one wrong slight angle and you are plummeting to your death. Jumping down from a height and thinking you will land safely, only to overshoot it by a hair and again….die. Frustrating but not terrible.

    Story: 6 / 10
    Gameplay: 8 / 10
    Visual/Audio: 10 / 10
    Entertainment: 8 / 10
    Controls: 7 / 10

    Final Grade: B    … Expand
  28. bskierys
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    It's another Mario game made for children... but it is so addictive and fun to play that you really can't stop. I played a couple of 3D platform games recently (a lot of LEGO games, Ratchet etc.) but in none of them have I encountered so many different mechanics that you can use in various situations. Just throw your cap to become one of the creatures and use their abilities. From aIt's another Mario game made for children... but it is so addictive and fun to play that you really can't stop. I played a couple of 3D platform games recently (a lot of LEGO games, Ratchet etc.) but in none of them have I encountered so many different mechanics that you can use in various situations. Just throw your cap to become one of the creatures and use their abilities. From a simple frog jumping higher, a plant that spits fire or acid to glider that can fly through entire kingdom. And yes - just beating the game is very simple but there might be one or two levels where you get stuck for an hour repeating it until you beat it. And with every failure you feel that it was your fault and you want to get better, because the controls are so smooth and responsive that you just can't blame anyone but yourself. This is what modern 3D platform game should look like.… Expand
  29. posthuman
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    It's been over 2 years since Switch came out and this is still the best Nintendo game for Switch for me. Mario is really funny, boss fights are fair and sense of exploration is awesome. Riding J in the desert has been so much fun.
  30. SuperDuck23
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is a light-hearted, fun platformer with smart design and is fit for the whole family.
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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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