Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

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  1. moiravic
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    it would not be absurd if that game won goty. both me and my son and my grandfather liked it
  2. GamingTruth
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    A Masterclass in Sandbox gaming. If Super Mario 64 is close to your heart, you will adore this masterpiece.
  3. Yoshi11
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game brought back memories when I was younger playing Super Mario Galaxy with my sisters.
    I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Super Mario. I get really excited about every new game!
  4. HitoshuraDF
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Never played mario games before, it's really good.
    Had so much fun playing this game!
  5. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Simply one of the best games of all time, and probably the Best Open-World platformer game ever made. The Incredible controls, the creativity, the polish, the amount of content, the fun, the kingdoms(although the linear sections aren't as good as the ones found in Super Mario 3d World or Super Mario Galaxy) and the charm just all masterfully combine to create this Masterpiece. This game isSimply one of the best games of all time, and probably the Best Open-World platformer game ever made. The Incredible controls, the creativity, the polish, the amount of content, the fun, the kingdoms(although the linear sections aren't as good as the ones found in Super Mario 3d World or Super Mario Galaxy) and the charm just all masterfully combine to create this Masterpiece. This game is joyous 99% of the times(although there are a few annoying moons) and definetly worth your time and money, as long as you don't expect a story or artistic depth. If you like platformers or even travelling, you'll probably love this game.… Expand
  6. UnionJack0714
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A tribute to Mario's iconic past and the beginning of Mario's bright future. Super Mario Odyssey builds on what Mario 64 started, creative 3d platforming with adaptive easy to learn controls and a smooth well established camera, as well as complimenting what made Mario the gaming icon he is today with fun but annoyingly short 2d areas which left me wanting more and more of that 80sA tribute to Mario's iconic past and the beginning of Mario's bright future. Super Mario Odyssey builds on what Mario 64 started, creative 3d platforming with adaptive easy to learn controls and a smooth well established camera, as well as complimenting what made Mario the gaming icon he is today with fun but annoyingly short 2d areas which left me wanting more and more of that 80s nostalgia. Each world you visit in your journey doesn't overstay its welcome and is very consistent and smart about treating the player to wonderfully designed sandbox environments and well thought out mini challenges. The real highlight however isn't what we already know about 3d Mario, its what's new to the party. Mario on his predictable yet charmingly traditional journey to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser meets a new friend, the top hat shaped ghost named Cappy, who allows Mario to possess and control new and old enemies. One cant help but wonder how Nintendo come up with these insane ideas, but this mechanic is more than just your typical gimmick and proves that Nintendo still have the skill and genius to successfully supply joyful and mind blowing moments. Playing as a Bullet Bill, Goomba and other old enemies is beyond satisfying, but surprisingly the new enemies prove to be the best monsters to capture and play as. As well as your standard minions stopping you in your path, you'll also meet some of the best bosses in Mario's history, one of them in particular left me speechless and I'm sure will do the same to you. The game is a jaw dropping package of new ideas built on a solid foundation made by previous Mario games, and im thrilled to say that this is yet another Masterpiece by Nintendo. This is a very easy 10/10… Expand
  7. SaladFace
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    It's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience anyIt's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience any song you want.… Expand
  8. Kick454
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros: + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than in previous Mario games.
    + Soundtrack: I'm probably alone on this, but Odyssey's soundtrack is the best Mario has ever had. Galaxy's soundtrack can't come near this in my opinion.
    + The Kingdoms: I personally LOVED every single Kingdom. Whether it's for the beautiful setting or the minigames, they all had a LOT of charm.
    + The Objectives: While there are a number of effortless moons, they are excusable since they are OUTNUMBERED by the better moons (unlike Korok Seeds that require ZERO effort to obtain other than looking up a guide because BotW does a poor job with Korok Seeds).
    + The Graphics: While not the best I've seen, they are definitely THE BEST Nintendo ever pulled off. The graphics alone pulled me into the game.
    + The Bosses: Ok, maybe the Broodals might not be the best bosses in a game, but at least they aren't Blight Ganons. All the other bosses, however, made me actually have to try. Plus, the bosses are unnecessarily AMAZING.
    + The Ending: This might be a controversial statement, but I loved the ending of Odyssey. Yep, I said it.
    + Camera Mode: Why isn't this in every game?

    Con:
    - Nose Physics: It's so minor that I don't know if I could even call it a nitpick, but it ruins pictures sometimes.

    Overall, like I said above, this game is a SOLID 10/10, my GotY from 2017, and my personal favorite Game of all Time. I have never experienced this kind of fun before in my life.    … Expand
  9. keellyxoxo
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    only bad thing I can say about the game is the amount of power moons you have to get in some levels is really annoying lol
  10. Nintendo_Nerd
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for monthsThis is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for months until I 100%ed it. To date, this is the only game that made me think, when I wasn't playing it, "Man, I want to do that again!" The movement is easily the highlight for me. Mario moves so fluently and smooth. Any person who ever plays games, pick this up ASAP.… Expand
  11. Robro21
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has brought childhood memories of my dads super Mario 64 i grew up on that game and this game has made me so happy taking me down to memory road.every thing is colorful exiting and there are always new discoveries to be made. the story is simple and characters are memorable. all the references to past games fill me with delight i couldn't ask for anything better,and the assist mode allows my young brother to play no problem! thank you Nintendo for an amazing experience… Expand
  12. KaedenTheCritic
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Trust me when I saw Mario Odyssey is one of the best games of all time. You need to play this. Even if the story is short, the game will give you at least 40 hours of fun with the creative design, moons, huge kingdoms, and replay-ability. Buy it now.
  13. Digibutter64
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Not too surprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey is another fantastic adventure for the iconic plumber of gaming. Almost everything in the game is perfect, whether it be the impeccable level design, the many gameplay opportunities new character Cappy brings, or just the fun to be had exploring the various kingdoms. Some of the music here is also top-notch, with the Cascade Kingdom music being aNot too surprisingly, Super Mario Odyssey is another fantastic adventure for the iconic plumber of gaming. Almost everything in the game is perfect, whether it be the impeccable level design, the many gameplay opportunities new character Cappy brings, or just the fun to be had exploring the various kingdoms. Some of the music here is also top-notch, with the Cascade Kingdom music being a highlight.

    My only criticisms (fairly minor) with it are that Power Moons (replacing Power Stars and Shine Sprites from previous games) are almost everywhere, thus making it feel like less of an accomplishment when you receive one. Whereas games like Super Mario 64 awarded Power Stars for completing sometimes lengthy missions, here, you're given Power Moons where you'd likely find 1-Up Mushrooms in other games. Also, there is an odd lack of music in some areas.

    Ultimately though, I think these criticisms more come down to personal preference, so Super Mario Odyssey still gets a 10 from me. It's a fantastic adventure and highly recommended to any Switch owner.    … Expand
  14. uglyoracle
    Apr 12, 2018
    0
    I'm very sad to write this review because I really wanted to enjoy this game, but alas here I am. This was a boring game that was easy to beat and a huge disappointment. How it is so hyped up and praised I will never understand. I would have given it a one for the design but the graphics were horrendous. Compared to other mario games, this was the worst and I would not recommend it.
  15. DieFer10
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving aThis review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving a motorcycle, riding a Jaxi and what I liked the most is the possibility of having enemies and attacking with our new adventure companion named Capy. The new worlds and the plot hook the player and the diversity of the worlds helps them to be very different from each other and very funny. The Moons give you many more hours of exploration and fun. There are also minigames like the search balloons that give you a lot of fun. In short a compulsory purchase for your Nintendo Switch because it is a great game. Un juegazo con Zelda el mejor juego de la consola híbrida de nintendo. Cambia la idea a las que Mario nos tiene acostumbrado, los efectos graficos y de sonido son impecables la consola corre el juego sin ningun problema y disfruta la vista viendo mundos tan bonitos como el reino arbolado. Se disfruta las nuevas opciones en la saga como conducir una moto, montar un Jaxi y lo que más me ha gustado es la posibillad de poseer enemigos y atacar con nuestro nuevo compañero de aventura llamado Capy. Los nuevos mundos y la trama enganchan al jugador y la diversidad de los mundos ayuda a que sean muy diferente de cada uno y muy divertidos. Las Lunas le dan muchas mas horas de exploracion y diversion. Además hay minijuegos como el busca globos que te dan mucha diversion. En resumen una compra obligaroria para vuestra Nintendo Switch por que es un gran juego.… Expand
  16. Yuri_Wii
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    Se eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamosSe eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamos acostumados no mario 3d World ou mesmo no Galaxy, pessoalmente nao curtir o esquema de comprar luas infinitas no Shops do jogo, quebra o clima de caçar as luas.Jogo recomendadíssimo pra quem tem Switch, adicionalmente o jogo vai ficando melhor depois que zera, estranho que peguei mais vontade de jogar o mesmo apos completar o modo história… Expand
  17. HTGPlayz
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the leastMy favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the least amount of moons possible, then it's your fault that the game is easy! All you need to do is go and force yourself to find those more difficult moons!
    The music in this game is absolutely flawless. I wouldn't say BOTW status there, but the music really matched well with the environment. I always felt like I was "in it".
    Gameplay mechanics? Perfect. Cappy adds a whole new level to this wide, expansive game, and really makes it more fun to move around. The controls never feel like they are slipping in your hands, and Mario just moves so well that even if you are going around, collecting Moons that you've already gotten, you still have fun doing it! I literally wander around kingdoms for no apparent reason, just because I love moving Mario so much.
    Oh, and can't forget about the post game content. No spoilers here, but just to say, there is infinite post game content. With added secrets, added stages, Koopa Freerunning, and now even Luigi's Balloon World, you will never get bored!
    And, just all of the throwbacks to the old Mario games, like 64, and even a surprising amount of Sunshine, there is infinite nostalgia for you to crunch down on, like a never ending feast.
    Honestly, just everything about this wide, open-world game makes me want to never put it down. 10/10.    … Expand
  18. ThePokage
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario Odyssey is truly a Mario game for the ages. Definitely a must have for any Switch owner, and a system seller for those who don't. Being Nintendo the game looks amazing, great detail and vibrant colours make this a very unique Mario game. It also has very unique levels for a 3d platformer; you go to a black and white hat world, to a mechanical jungle, to a japenese fortress, to the moon! The character Cappy introduces a really clever gameplay style. Capturing enemies is fun and every capture is used in an interesting way. There are so many moves and manoeuvres to explore the great levels. The bosses are also pretty good for Mario, special mention to the Broodal mech and final bowser fight. In conclusion an amazing start for Mario on the switch. Let’s hope it just gets better from here.… Expand
  19. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Mario's new adventure catapults you into a whole new 3D sandbox world like we have never seen it. Odyssey is Mario's first 3D adventure on the Switch, and its amazing. The gameplay looks flawless, the developers polished everything to make it the best it could be. The polygons on the Super Mario 64 costume really shows how much commitment Nintendo put into this game. Odyssey's music isMario's new adventure catapults you into a whole new 3D sandbox world like we have never seen it. Odyssey is Mario's first 3D adventure on the Switch, and its amazing. The gameplay looks flawless, the developers polished everything to make it the best it could be. The polygons on the Super Mario 64 costume really shows how much commitment Nintendo put into this game. Odyssey's music is some of the best in the series. Controlling Mario has never felt this good, the game looks visually amazing.This game is a love letter to all Mario fans. Each kingdom is filled with new surprises which makes this game truly special.… Expand
  20. auditbadger
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  21. Discocow
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This game is so amazing, I believe people over hyped the wrong game when BOTW and Odyssey were announced. I think that Super Mario Odyssey should get praised more for its open world style based game. Each world felt completely different from the last. It kept me coming back to see what kingdom I would be going to next! If you have a switch and you DON'T have this game BUY IT!
  22. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    4
    The characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat aThe characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat a boss you don't care about. This game feels like a bunch of little games jammed into one, with highly inconsistent and unsatisfying puzzles. There are some really cool new features and mechanics, but don't we all expect at least that from a triple-A title? The game tries to connect everything together via the main story line, but to me, everything feels so disconnected and it couldn't hold my interest.… Expand
  23. 1239999
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    Se eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamosSe eu pudesse daria a nota 8.8, porque faltou algumas coisas no jogo para ser 9, toda a história do jogo não é nada de outro mundo, mas é interessante a perseguição de Mario com seu amigo Cappy coletando as luas pelos mundos(no geral bem divertidos), e a parte final é sensação, Peach deusa como sempre, adorei aquela parte.O mundo browser foi muito incrivel por ser diferente do que estamos acostumados no mario 3d World ou mesmo no Galaxy, pessoalmente nao curtir o esquema de comprar luas infinitas no Shops do jogo, quebra o clima de caçar as luas.Jogo recomendadíssimo pra quem tem Switch… Expand
  24. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Cada reino do jogo é unico, dando a vontade de explorar mais e mais, os controles são otimos principalmente do Cappy, as luas são balanceadas no quesito dificuldade, algumas são faceis outras ja dificeis, a musica é fantastica, fazendo uma combinação otima entre o reino e a musica, fantastico!
  25. DWFrozen
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Very CAP-tivating! Brilliant game overall, I love the art style, most kingdoms, challenges, oh and also that leader-board, it has almost costed me several friendships.

    As I've stated before, I love most of the kingdoms like the Metro Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom was a very pleasant and better than expected kingdom too. I also like the art style, being the typical Mario art style (so not    Very CAP-tivating! Brilliant game overall, I love the art style, most kingdoms, challenges, oh and also that leader-board, it has almost costed me several friendships.

    As I've stated before, I love most of the kingdoms like the Metro Kingdom and the Snow Kingdom was a very pleasant and better than expected kingdom too. I also like the art style, being the typical Mario art style (so not ultra realistic 4k), it doesn't necessarily feel 'kiddy' like Mario is stereotyped to be, I've never really believed Mario is a childish game, however, others do... especially those ignorant cool kids all over the place. Anyway, I got a off track, as I was saying I like the unique little challenges given to us, they're fun and simple. The boss battle for the majority of the game are a little on the easy side, however, gives Cappy a lot of use. I'll also like to mention the new companionship between Mario and Cappy being absolutely great and giving us more creative and fun puzzles and ways to play.

    The reason why I didn't give it a 10/10 is because I believe it's a bit short and a few kingdoms I was slightly disappointed with, especially the Cascade Kingdom. Reasons being I expected it to be a large challenging kingdom nearer to the end. However, I was left disappointed to see Nintendo didn't do more with it when they could've done countless things to make it better.

    Overall, a great game, worth the money I spent, fun and creative. GG Nintendo, you've defeated me and my money again. Definitely a competitor for Game of the Year 2017 behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A breath of fresh air from Nintendo, they have to win GOTY.    … Expand
  26. Beast123
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Too many moons are the same, however the world design is great, and I love how beautiful everything looks. Asides from similar moons, this game is amazing. I don't feel it deserves a 10, but it certainly deserves a 9.
  27. Vinolira
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Na minha opinião, só o fato de ser possível controlar os inimigos já torna esse jogo um dos melhores jogos do Mario, senão o melhor, de todos os tempos.
  28. NXDIAZ1
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities.There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities. There is just you, your mission to save the Princess, Bowsers minions, and a HELL of a lot of Power moons in your way. Oh, and also the controls are amazing. Never have I found joy in simply moving a character around. This is a must buy, no going around it. That is the general review.

    This is the personal review:
    When I was young, my family owned a WII and a DS. we had a collective amount of about 10 games for each system. The most fun i had was playing Mario Kart and Wii sports, and that was about it. We eventually sold our Wii, and for 5 years, that was the last time I played a Mario game. Then one day, I was in school and I was looking for computer games to kill the time. I eventually found this game called "Super Mario World". I was like "Super Mario World? What's this? It's probably just some dumb fan game." But it was unblocked, so I thought "why not?" and I played it on a web emulator. (I didn't know at the time) After that I found the game really enjoyable, but a bit challenging. Then, I found Super Mario 64 on my free time, downloaded an emulator and rom, and played. Again, it was fun, but I could tell it wasn't aging fine, and it took me a while to realize I could just play via controller (Don't play 3d games on keyboard). After both those games, I begged my parents to get a Switch, so that I could play Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild, and also Super Mario Odyssey when it came out. In august, I got the Switch and 2 months later, the game that inspired this review. As I am typing this i am tear driven, not because I returned the game, but because playing this game has made me realize how much I missed out when I was younger. Everything in this game makes me feel like I'm 6 again, when I felt invincible and never worried about anything. That's why I've written this review 6 months after the games release. The exploration is probably the best part about this game, but there was never a boring part at any point. This game is so fun in-fact, that it has inspired me to start off on the creation of my own games.
    Perhaps I am wrong, perhaps Mario Odyssey is just a passing Fad, and in a few years it'll start to age like its predecessors before it. But in my eyes, this game is a timeless masterpiece, and nothing can change that    … Expand
  29. Holden988
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    As I have 100%ed every 3D Mario except Sunshine, I had high expectations for Odyssey, and it by no means disappointed. Great game!
  30. LeSonicFan298
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. YES YES YES ALL THE YES! This game...THIS! GAME! IT'S THE BEST THING I'VE PLAYED IN A LONG TIME! As someone who grew up playing games like Sunshine and Galaxy it would make perfect sense for Nintendo to step back into their comfort zone why'll also pushing their mascot forward. And if anything it was a perfect idea. They pushed Mario back into the open world, sandbox styled gameplay why'll making him explore all these great, wide, wacky worlds (Sorry. I just had to) And bringing back old characters like Pauline and even put Mario in Nintendo's version of dark souls. All the controls feel fluid and nice. They're not too stiff but not to loose either. Basically a perfect mix of the two. The one problem i have with Mario in this game is that trying to move on small platforms are in the sky is pretty, pretty, pretty hard. With the sky you do have a bit more control since throwing Cappy allows you to snap your movement in a different direction but when you're trying to sneak on a platform to be sure not to fall into some icky goop in the Lost Kingdom it can be really hard and you might even end up falling down and doing the exact opposite of what you wanted to do in some cases, depending on where you are. Other than that the game is just absolutely phenomenal. I mean it has it's flaws as all games do but you can still enjoy the heck out of it from start to finish. All the post game content is great as well. You've got the Mushroom Kingdom, you have more power moons to collect, You have Weegee's Balloon World and you even have more costumes to collect. Definitely the best game i have picked up in ages and i hope it stays that way.… Expand
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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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