Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. Carkol
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is my favorite piece of art or entertainment ever created.
  2. Toad72
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This game is for sure top 5 mario games of all time. This game is just amazing so much fun to play and the kingdoms in this game are amazing
  3. Fortnitesuckdic
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2nd best game of all time. Go out and buy a switch to get this masterpiece.… Expand
  4. TortoiseGuy
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is by far my favourite game of all time, the game goes back to the days of Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine and manages to perfect those formulas and ideas (such as the idea of losing your main companion and being put to the test in smaller challenges from Sunshine). The biggest original idea introduced here is Cappy a sentient hat that you can use to become various thingsSuper Mario Odyssey is by far my favourite game of all time, the game goes back to the days of Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine and manages to perfect those formulas and ideas (such as the idea of losing your main companion and being put to the test in smaller challenges from Sunshine). The biggest original idea introduced here is Cappy a sentient hat that you can use to become various things throughout the game.

    As well the amazing gimmick in becoming things, Cappy adds depth to the platforming and makes this the best controlling Mario we have ever had the privilege to play as. There are a ton of moves at your disposal that you lead into each other such as throwing Cappy midair and then diving into him to get further, and the motion controls don't feel forced they are integrated well into the game so that they fit into Mario's move set well. This game truly feels fun to just mess around in.

    The level design is fantastic but there are two kingdoms Ruined and Cloud kingdom that basically serve as a place to have a boss fight, which I feel is a tad underwhelming given the potential the themes these levels have, a medieval kingdom inspired Mario level is an idea that we have never seen before and I would love to see that idea expanded on further.

    But the rest of the kingdoms are massive open almost play ground like levels where every corner you turn has something new to discover. Levels such as the Sea Side Kingdom and the Sand Kingdom Are massive open spaces that let you go crazy and explore. But levels such as the Snow Kingdom and the Wooded Kingdom are multiple levels in one that you discover by exploring. The game actively encourages exploration, but not in a Metroidvania kind of way as it gives you hints in the map and Cappy's speech.

    The sound track is a mixed bag as some tracks can be somewhat forgettable, the ones that do land correctly will stay in your head for the next week. Songs such as Jump Up Superstar (The main theme) the Shivirea town theme and Steam Gardens are all great examples of video game music composing done right.

    A quick mention to the decorations and clothing you can get as it finally gives coins more of a purpose and the new purple coins make you explore the entire kingdom to its fullest.

    I hope this helped someone pick up this game and I know im a tad late writing this at the end of 2022 but this game is to good not to review.    … Expand
  5. eddytronpie
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Game was AMAZING!!!!!!! Truly innovates compared to Breath of the Wild, I love this game
  6. sniffany
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    This game does something very rare for me. After I beat it I was sad it was over. just like Mario 64 before which is that I truly don't think it will ever get old. If you haven't played this yet go play it you wont be disappointed.
  7. 07Bairon
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the unexpected ending with Mario being rejected by Peach, going through the excellent gameplay and Cappy's charisma, this is one of the best Super Mario games in history.… Expand
  8. W1LD1FIRE
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    This has got to be my favorite Mario game of all time.

    Mario odyssey by far has the best gameplay of any Mario game. There are so many options for moving around, jumping, attacking, and more. Cappy makes the game even better, as not only does he allow you to capture certain enemies, replacing power ups in this game, but he also makes your gameplay even more skilled, due to being able to    This has got to be my favorite Mario game of all time.

    Mario odyssey by far has the best gameplay of any Mario game. There are so many options for moving around, jumping, attacking, and more. Cappy makes the game even better, as not only does he allow you to capture certain enemies, replacing power ups in this game, but he also makes your gameplay even more skilled, due to being able to jump on your cap. With this gameplay options, at some points you might just find yourself messing around with the controls, jumping and swinging from area to area like I do.

    The game runs at a smooth 60 FPS, and the visuals are stunning. The landscapes in this game are incredibly detailed and interesting.

    The soundtrack is fantastic, with awesome songs with a variety of different arrangements that combine to create songs that you're sure to come back to.

    The story is pretty basic, but that's not a necessarily a bad thing due to being just a Mario game. There isn't anything wrong with the story either, it's just a lighthearted and fun story that ends with a pretty great ending.

    What's great about this game is that it encourages the player to play how they want to play. You might go through some of the intended route on your first playthrough, but in future playthroughs you'll find yourself going through most of the game your way, which is really fun. Not to mention how replayable this game is. You will find countless of things to do both during and after you complete the main story, including many interesting side quests and several fun minigames.

    Overall, this is an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. If you're planning on getting Switch or already have one, this is the game to get.    … Expand
  9. Kikso_341
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
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  10. FunkyPopMan
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Basically, imagine every mechanic from previous 3D super mario games all in one game. This is what you get. Being able to throw a cap around is incredible. Honestly, some of the worlds are probably the same size or a little larger than of the worlds from Super Mario 64. If not, then the space of each part of the world is equivalent to 64 and Sunshine and what not but that's probably just a spec issue with the switch that they had to deal with somehow. The worlds are still decently large for exploration. Despite all this, the game has a sense of freedom cause Mario isn't forced to return to a specific spot after grabbing one collectible but rather he just needs to get a "multi-moon" and is then teleported back to the start of the world but this is usually after you fight a boss. The game just feels like a gigantic playground that you wonder in. There's little that is required of you, you just have to follow the path, get past obstacles, and fight a boss. The game has the difficulty of Mario Galaxy, so you won't need Assist Mode unless you're too lost in the game, don't wanna lose 10 coins for every death, or you just miss the large amount of health Mario had. Anyway, there are tons of outfits to choose from in the game, but each require a certain amount of coins. This is the best of Mario and I love it. Not much has changed except Bowser's creative wedding plan but now that Mario's Moveset is expanded, it makes for a nice open-world. No dashing, but there's rolling and long-jumping (and even the famous air dive from Mario 64 DS). There also no punch or kick but at least Mario can beat his enemies thoroughly without a traditional fighting technique. Mario has been moderately under-powered but don't worry because cappy expands his moveset even farther. Allowing Mario to do many tricks and even out-numbering the tricks he can do in previous games. Now you can make up for that extra distance his Long Jump can't cover by just doing an air dive onto Cappy so he can bounce you up for extra air-time. There's so many collectibles to get and so many ways to get them. It's a legendary Mario sandbox and it's peak exploration.… Expand
  11. Koopacrack
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Excellent Mario game fun and creative levels and the best soundtrack I hope they continue to make more Mario games like this 10/10
  12. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    My favorite Mario game of all time. It is a must-have for the Switch and it is a game I will want to replay.
  13. guimbastos
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Love it. One of the best Mario games of all time. great gameplay and fun worlds.
  14. SpencerGaming7
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    *chef kiss* i love this game 100% it was not to hard I really in joyed the story good job Nintendo.
  15. Mythycal6
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is the best Mario game. the graphics are excellent, the story is great, the platforming mechanics are very good, the camera controls actually work, which cannot be said for the other 3d Mario experiences. the mechanic of capturing enemies with Cappy is a good gimmick as well. this game is a must have for the switch.
  16. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    mario go vroom so i be happy vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep vroom vroom beep beep
  17. DudeFortitude
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    haha cappy go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  18. KimAnnFran
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I have never loved a video game as much as I love this one. There's no other way to describe the Odyssey experience. So many hours of exploring and entertainment. Please let Nintendo make a sequel sooner than later.
  19. Diegocortez
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Maravilloso juego de aventura. Toda la industria debe tomar nota de este juego e inclusive tiene que ser materia de estudio para desarrolladores
  20. lorenzoreis
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    muito bom super recomendo e um otimo jogo muitos mundos para explorar e novos personagems e tem multiplayer claro nao e um dos melhores mais continua sendo muito bom se tiver a chance de comprar eu recomendo
  21. bramchvh
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This game is everything right with 3D platforming. It was the reason why i bought a switch and I have put over 300 hours into it over the years. The capture mechanic was so interesting and innovative which made it so everytime I played a level I would approach it in a different way. The community that was created is also so intriguing and played a big part in me replaying it over and over again.
  22. Jimmytoast93
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just an almost perfect super mario game an amazing adventure with very good gameplay and the difficulty at the end is quite an interesting challenge.… Expand
  23. Mezmerized
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was so excited for this game however when I started the game I realized it was a Mario game. I can not believe the false advertising on Nintendos part here. Do not recommend… Expand
  24. arturo2022
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Fantastic video game! Super fun as exciting and, above all, fascinating.
    Kudos to the developers for hunting this pearl in an increasingly barren market. Well done!
  25. SolidSolo
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Best and most fun controls I have ever played in a video game. So good I got addicted and got 999 moons. Highly recommend.
  26. AshuraZoro
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    I loved the game. a lot of people say its easy, and its true ( most of the time, there are some very very hard moons), but there should be easy games too,
  27. TheReviewerEver
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    This is ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  28. Gen8fanbtw
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    I personally loved this game but the only flaw is the post game grinding for moons not to say this makes it terrible since this one of the best games I ever played.
  29. Sarkton
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Holy **** This is amazing one of the best 3d platform and for some reason i cant get enough of this gerne need more games like this the level design is astonishing both in look and in gameplay the movement is the best in the series just moving around is fun the story its mario so yeah but i really like that the game doesn't take itself seriously especially in the ending tge idea of theHoly **** This is amazing one of the best 3d platform and for some reason i cant get enough of this gerne need more games like this the level design is astonishing both in look and in gameplay the movement is the best in the series just moving around is fun the story its mario so yeah but i really like that the game doesn't take itself seriously especially in the ending tge idea of the game is the hat that can "jack" enemies and its really cool also the music is insane some negative the moons placement is a bit bad because how mach there's like there's 830 moons WAY to much i can expect this for the insane positives… Expand
  30. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Wow, what an amazing game! Super Mario Odyssey is a total blast from start to finish. The graphics are stunning, the music is catchy, and the gameplay is so much fun. I love the way Mario can capture different creatures and objects with his hat, it adds a whole new layer of strategy to the game. The levels are all so unique and creatively designed, with tons of hidden secrets to discover.Wow, what an amazing game! Super Mario Odyssey is a total blast from start to finish. The graphics are stunning, the music is catchy, and the gameplay is so much fun. I love the way Mario can capture different creatures and objects with his hat, it adds a whole new layer of strategy to the game. The levels are all so unique and creatively designed, with tons of hidden secrets to discover. I've spent hours exploring each one and still haven't found everything. Overall, I would give Super Mario Odyssey a perfect 10 out of 10. It's a must-play for any Mario fan or anyone looking for a fun, engaging game.… Expand
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2017
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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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97

Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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