Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. AmphyFortune
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was hyped to the extreme and it delivers. Over 15 beautifully crafted kingdoms to explore, 836 moons and much more. From The Cascade Kingdom to Moon Kingdom, I mostly had fun the whole way through. Amazing graphics, clever mechanics and enough content to last days. My only complaint is that the game lacks difficulty to entertain past new mechanics and graphics. Other than that, a game I recommend to all fans of Mario.… Expand
  2. BySooX
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de mario de la historia, es simplemente hermoso, quizás es un poco fácil pasarse el modo historia, pero les invito a todo el mundo intentar pasarselo al 100%,y sobre todo 60 FPS, NO MICROPAGOS NI DLCS
  3. EniTheOne
    Nov 21, 2017
    9
    I remember back in the day when I was a young kid, just played Super Mario Bros and got a Nintendo 64 with Super Mario 64 as a christmas gift and how that blew my mind. Super Mario Odyssey wanted to give the same impression and the first impression was strong enough for me to buy Nintendo Switch.

    Super Mario Odyssey's story is the same old Mario story: Bowser kidnaps Peach and Mario's    I remember back in the day when I was a young kid, just played Super Mario Bros and got a Nintendo 64 with Super Mario 64 as a christmas gift and how that blew my mind. Super Mario Odyssey wanted to give the same impression and the first impression was strong enough for me to buy Nintendo Switch.

    Super Mario Odyssey's story is the same old Mario story: Bowser kidnaps Peach and Mario's the one who has to save her. Nothing new but Mario platformers are not games to play because of the story. It's good enough that you have some motivation to go through the game.

    After WiiU's Mario titles the gameplay in Odyssey has gone to the right direction. You get different sized kingdoms to explore and they differ from each other enough. Some are a little bit bigger with lots of possibilities to explore, other are a little bit smaller and maybe more linear. I liked that kingdoms don't feel like they were copy-pasted from each other. My main issue is that the kingdoms itselves are not connected by one big hub world. The Odyssey ship was kind a cool idea for faster traveling but I feel that SM64/Sunshine styled overworld would've made the exploration better.

    I don't own a pro controller so I played my game using JoyCons. Controlls felt like they were polished but they were too sensitive for my taste. It didn't give me so much trouble in the regular run but in harder post-game missions I got frustrated. For example if there were a narrow path, Mario liked to run in wave motions. I don't know if the problem is with the JoyCons or in lack of my skills but it never felt that i could replicate same actions ever again.

    Music - i just loved it. Especially the festival song. Music are composed well and they fit to the environment. I also liked the jukebox idea that you can pick any music in any part of the game and just roll with it. I stopped to use jukebox when I found out that dying resets the music. I wanted to lift my spirit in some harder parts but opening the jukebox each time you fell out of bounce made the option feel more like gimmick than addition to your experience.

    The search for the power moons was fun but some power moons felt they were there just because. I don't say that there was too much power moons. It just felt that some missions could've left out or maybe it could've been better to make one more kingdom (or that hub world). Also I didn't like how post-game introduced new power moons. All the playthrough I was hoping that I get a new ability that opens older kingdoms in new way. Like in SM64 when you first time find the Red Cap Switch and remember that there was a red box in the Bob-Omb Battlefield. Revisiting older levels isn't a problem if you can feel how you've grown since you were first time there. And lack of that gave me thoughts "Why couldn't this power moon be here from the beginning".

    Also another nitpicking subject: costumes. It was a nice addition to see Mario in different costumes but besides of few hidden power moons they felt pointless. I would give them a pass if possessed enemy would've had the same hat as you were wearing as Mario that time but possessed enemies always had a basic Mario cap. In my opinion there could've been less costumes and some kind of outfit bonus for excisting ones, like Cowboy Mario throws Cappy faster and Caveman Mario can break the rock boxes. Costumes were nice idea but considering how much coins post game costumes cost it just didn't fulfilled the purpose for me.

    But after all nitpickings I've had, I still enjoyed and liked the game. Odyssey took the right steps from WiiU Mario games while keeping some of those elements. I truly enjoyed most of the kingdoms and, while I hated the swimming controls as Mario, my favourite was the Sea Kingdom because how the possessing right enemy can open the world differently. The game have lots of wide open areas to explore and almost always awards the player for exploring. My issues with the controls affect to my whole experience (I hated luring the Banzai Bill) but it won't change the fact that the game itself is great. Odyssey didn't give me the same end impression as SM64 back in the days but the game industry has evolved since then and now I'm older, so it's unfair to even make the comparison.

    Super Mario Odyssey is a great game for the Nintendo Switch. If you own Nintendo Switch, you should buy the game. As a system seller game, I don't think it's as high as Breath of the Wild but still high enough to enjoy playful gameplay and witness the direction what Nintendo is currently taking.    … Expand
  4. blingbling96
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    i was not expecting mutch from this mario but dam this game remembered me why i loved mario the only thing i dont like about it is that you cant play as luigi in 2 player but thats a minor problem to me just for the pure fun i hade its gets a 10
  5. BlueFalcon90
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    Definitely one of my favorite Mario games. An open 3D Mario game that lets you explore each world at your own pace. This game can be for anyone who is interested in gaming. Newcomers and veterans will be pleased with the gameplay and how the controls are very tight. In Odyssey you can control a cap that can be used to control enemies or a way to platform. Stars have been replaced withDefinitely one of my favorite Mario games. An open 3D Mario game that lets you explore each world at your own pace. This game can be for anyone who is interested in gaming. Newcomers and veterans will be pleased with the gameplay and how the controls are very tight. In Odyssey you can control a cap that can be used to control enemies or a way to platform. Stars have been replaced with Moons and there are plenty to collect. Some being very simple to others being a bit more complex to get. The story is pretty basic Bowser takes Peach and you have to save her again like any Mario game. For this game the gameplay and exploration is what makes the game not the story. There are a variety of bosses that are unique. You will have to face the same bridals over and over as you progress through the story. The game is more enjoyable if you try to collect every shop coin and moon. That's were you will get the most out of this game. The last few levels will push your skills and be a bit harder than whats in most of the game. Music is pretty enjoyable and fits each world perfectly. I 100% recommend this game to anyone who has a switch. It can be a simple or complex platformer depending on what Moons you go for and has a joyful atmosphere surrounding it. Took me 85 hours to collect everything. There has been multiple updates since the games release for outfits and for an online mode call Balloon World. Balloon World is were the real challenges come into play. There are some easier challenges but you get to choose how hard they are. I'm sure there will be plenty more updated after this review is posted.… Expand
  6. StamoX
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey

    Nach 115h in diesem Spiel bin ich bereit ein Review über dieses Spiel zu schreiben. Bevor dieses Review beginnt möchte ich nochmal anmerken das es nahe zu unmöglich ist komplett objektiv zu sein.

    Story:
    Wer hätte es gedacht Bowser entführt Peach. Und überraschung Bowser will Peach heiraten wie man schon im Trailer sah, ich sags kurz dieses Spiel hat keine Story.

    Musik:
    Wow, ich glaube das die Musik von Odyssey sich den Platz als Lieblingsgamethemes mit Galaxy teilt. Da Musik jedoch ziemlich subjektiv ist sag ich mal auch nichts dazu. (Ich höre grade in diesem Moment Odysseymusik)

    Präsentation:
    Da hat Nintendo mal wieder was aus der Switch rausgeholt, das Spiel sieht schön aus. Alles ist ziemlich detailiert und hat ein hübschen Look, leider muss man sagen dass, das Spiel nur in 900p läuft was mich persönlich jedoch nicht stört, jedoch glaube ich das z.B PC-Spielern das auffallen könnte. Der Grafikstil sieht eigentlich genau so aus wie im jeden anderen Mario aus, schön. Wie in Zelda konnte man wieder mehr oder weniger direkt reinstarten, es gibt kein nerviges Tutorial und ganz ehrlich, wer braucht es? Wirklich jeder wird schon selbst herausfinden das man mit B springt und mit dem Stick laufen kann, außerdem ist das Spiel am einfach sehr Leicht, so sollte das auch kein Problem sein.
    Steurung:
    Lauf, roll, spring oh und spring dann noch mal vom einem zum anderen Turm! Das Moveset von Mario ist Super. Wieso? Weil du dadurch das Spiel komplett anders erleben kannst wenn du es richtig machst. Du kannst zwar ganz simpel den Weg nach ganz oben auf den Turm gehen aber du kannst ein Weitsprung machen, Cappy werfen, ein Hechtsprung machen, noch mal Cappy werfen und nochmal ein Hechstprung machen, dann bist du direkt auf dem Turm und musst kein langen Weg nach oben gehen. Und mein gott macht es Spaß einfach nur herumzulaufen und cool Tricks zu machen. Das einzig nervige ist das du manchmal schütteln musst um einige Sachen zu machen..

    Gameplay: Es ist Mario, laufe und springe, würden die meisten sagen, aber nein genau das ist es eben nicht. Dieses Mario ist endlich wieder ein ganz neuer Move von Mario dazugekommen: Cappy. Und was soll man sagen Cappy erweitert das Spiel um einiges den du kannst mit Cappy Gegner übernehmen. Cappy ersetzt die Items, das heißt: Es gibt keine mehr!
    Und ich finds super! Du musst 120 Monde sammeln um das Spiel durchzuspielen, 500 für das Finale Level und 850 für die 100% (Kaufmonde nicht einberechnet). Ja das ist verdammt viel. Jedoch muss man ganz ehrlich sagen das Monde keine Sterne sind sondern viel spaßiegere Krogs, man kann sie überall in der Welt finden manchmal musst du ein ganzes "Level" für sie machen, manchmal liegen sie aber auch einfach auf dem Weg. Es gibt selten Monde die wirklich nervig sind im gegenteil fast jeder einzelnder Mond fühlt sich einfach gut an und ist nicht unbedingt schwer aber gut versteckt.

    Fazit: Wenn ihr ne Switch kauft euch auf jedenfall das Spiel, wenn ihr keine habt kauft euch ne Switch und das Spiel, wenn ihr kein Geld habt, klaut euch sie. Das Spiel ist super hat kleine Fehler, aber sie fallen fast nie auf. Das Spiel bekommt definitiv mein Kaufempfehlung.

    97 von 100 :banana:    … Expand
  7. JFlitz
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    I give this an 8 because this game is really fun, but it made me want to throw my Nintendo Switch on my tv at some points because it was so hard. But also this game is sometimes WAY to easy, I finished the final boss fight in under a week.
  8. SuperBearGamer
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    This game is great. I just loved every second of it. The worlds are so expansive, biggest in a Mario game for sure. The post game is the best post game I have ever played.
  9. RacoonMarioFogo
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Incredible Game, Even Thought a Game Shouln't be Rated by Graphics, They Are Incredible, Alot of Surprises. Difficult Isn't is This Game's Strong Point, But There Are Some Parts That Are Kinda Challenging. A Game That Influenciate Alot For Getting 100%, Secrets Are Like "Wow That Was There?" or "Wow, This is How I Get This Moon!". Its The Reason For Buying a Switch? Yes. And Amiibos CanIncredible Game, Even Thought a Game Shouln't be Rated by Graphics, They Are Incredible, Alot of Surprises. Difficult Isn't is This Game's Strong Point, But There Are Some Parts That Are Kinda Challenging. A Game That Influenciate Alot For Getting 100%, Secrets Are Like "Wow That Was There?" or "Wow, This is How I Get This Moon!". Its The Reason For Buying a Switch? Yes. And Amiibos Can Make Things Easier. The Story is The Same From All Other Mario Games, But Still Awesome The Details. Deserve Somethimes a 11/10. I Really Recomend it. The Only Thing That I Wish There Was a Bit More Was Humor (Cappy: Hey we Got a Moon in The Moon!)… Expand
  10. GoldenKing95
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Here is the Italian guy we all love ones again with another great installment in the franchise that is called Mario!

    Like many people, I was skeptical since the game showcased a more modern vibe in the first trailer that came out. But then, after playing the game, I realized that even this modern, more realistic art-style they were going for was just as much cartoon as we all would    Here is the Italian guy we all love ones again with another great installment in the franchise that is called Mario!

    Like many people, I was skeptical since the game showcased a more modern vibe in the first trailer that came out. But then, after playing the game, I realized that even this modern, more realistic art-style they were going for was just as much cartoon as we all would recognize and enjoy most of all.

    From solving puzzles, to the great use of camera, to all kinds of creatures which whom you can solve even more puzzles and obstacles this game just brings a great experience with a lot of fun!

    Now normally I would not give this game a 10, but since it re-imagines the genre ones again, I just can't give it any lower than this. With solid gameplay to back it up, and the most familiar story we all can dream by now, this is a solid 10, a game of the year nominee!    … Expand
  11. koohii2wii
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is exactly what I been waiting for. Ever since Super Mario 64, no others in the 3D series have been the same for me. Every time a new 3D series comes out and after I finish the game, I think about it and then decide it does not beat the Original....Until now! After seeing the credits rolling, thinking back of the level design, the music, how everything flows, theSuper Mario Odyssey is exactly what I been waiting for. Ever since Super Mario 64, no others in the 3D series have been the same for me. Every time a new 3D series comes out and after I finish the game, I think about it and then decide it does not beat the Original....Until now! After seeing the credits rolling, thinking back of the level design, the music, how everything flows, the nostalgic feels throughout the game, and the fact there are A LOT of replay value (Have only collected 50% of the moons so far), I can safely say Super Mario Odyssey is the BEST 3D Mario ever created! Worth your time as you will get at least 30-40 hours story plus 20-40 hours after to try and collect everything. If you have been waiting on getting a Nintendo Switch, wait no more as this game alone is worth the investment. It was pretty comfortable playing on Handheld mode when on the road but defiantly is better playing on the big screen and with good speakers as all the music is orchestrated. Now if you excuses me, I need to go back and try to collect everything.… Expand
  12. GeneticistVarik
    Dec 9, 2017
    8
    Before reading this, understand that I really like this game, I just think all of the positives have been said by over 2000 people, so I will offer my honest criticisms. I will not harp on the similarities to Sonic Adventure 1, such as the Mystic Ruins, Station Square, emblems hidden throughout the overworld in hard to reach places, because I consider that to be a good thing and aBefore reading this, understand that I really like this game, I just think all of the positives have been said by over 2000 people, so I will offer my honest criticisms. I will not harp on the similarities to Sonic Adventure 1, such as the Mystic Ruins, Station Square, emblems hidden throughout the overworld in hard to reach places, because I consider that to be a good thing and a completion of what the Sonic Adventure overworld could be in modern times. Taking inspiration from an amazing game is never a bad thing, and I consider this returning the favor from Sonic Lost World. My main issue is that there are no consequences and no serious driving force to keep me playing. Death results in loosing 10 coins, which is meaningless given that coins respawn when you die. I understand and respect that this was done in order to reduce stress so players that value hunting for everything and trying to go for 100% completion can do so without worrying about restarting the level. However, that fear and the sense of accomplishment once you do something dangerous and survive is why I like that style of extra content in the first place. The reason the green stars in Mario Galaxy 2 worked so well for me is because often times if you missed, you could die. They were hard enough to find so I may have had to do a level a few times to find them. To me, that was a rewarding experience. I don’t get the same feeling from finding the power moons until post-game, and even then, there is little pressure. The final areas are insanely difficult, and I respect that challenge a lot, but again, lack of lives made me always understand in the back of my mind that I could die as many times as I needed without consequence, and the pity box is still in effect from previous Mario games, although I’ll admit I’m not sure what it does this time because I never used it. The game does an amazing job of what it is trying to accomplish, and I do enjoy the game a lot when I remember to play it.
    The reason that games like Mario NES, Mario 3, World, 64 and sunshine are games that I can just sit down and replay for a while is that I do not win every time. If I try to play Mario 1-3 on their own without glitch abusing for 99 lives, I occasionally fail, and that brings me back to redeem myself after failure. Sunshine is similar in that right because after however long it has been, I still have not completed the game to 100% because I die, and there are consequences when that happens. After I 100% Odyssey, which I will, because it is a great game worthy of the time to complete it, I will probably not pick it up again for quite a few years, if ever. The feeling of tension and motivation is something that Classical Sonic did perfectly, the first few zones are easy and shouldn’t give you a problem, as to be friendly to new players. Then Labyrinth zone comes in and reminds you that your 15 lives can go away in an in instant. Many people find that especially considering you must start over from the beginning if you die enough, but for me, that’s the motivating factor behind playing the game over and over until I win. Zones like the Starlight Zone exist to give the player the calm moments to focus on collectables and get the Chaos Emeralds. Starlight zone is hard to die in and it’s such a memorable moment to me because it’s a welcome break from the panic attack that is Labyrinth zone, and the final area, where practically everything on the screen can kill you. Mario Odyssey has areas that are designed to be low stress down perfectly, and the sense of adventure is well done, but it is missing a proper Scrap Brain Zone, an area where you will die unless you do perfectly, and anything short of perfection means game over, and getting taunted. While that high pressure is often frustrating, Odyssey will never produce the feeling of winning on your last life, the determination forms the moment where it is do or die. I think a better way to accomplish what odyssey was trying, is to either have easy mode operate with the 10-coin system and hard mode have lives, or lives switch to the 10 coin system after the story concludes.    … Expand
  13. MzMazzaire
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Wow, I never would've thought a new sandbox-styled Mario game would be a great as Super Mario 64 and better than Super Mario Sunshine!

    Definitely a must-have for any Switch owner and Mario fan.
  14. wpng
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Odyssey is a arguably the best 3d Mario game ever. It takes everything good from every Mario game and push it into one game. When i first played, i immediately got addicted to this game. I got so addicted that i finished the whole story in one day. And i realized how short this games main story is. And i think that's one problem with the game. It would had been nice to pic the amount of moons needed to get to the next kingdom. Sort of like a difficult level. But that is really a minor complain. My two absolute favorite moment in the game is after the final boss and the NDC festival. Those sorts of moments just makes you smile a lot.… Expand
  15. Balastar21
    Dec 11, 2017
    9
    Excelent game, 9 instead of 10 becouse i missed clasic mario´s adventures power ups/ Excelente juego, 9 en vez de 10 solo porque extrañé los power ups clásicos de las aventuras de mario.
  16. DavisMetaCritic
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    SPOILERS

    When this was first announced I can confidently say I had an incredible amount of faith in this game. As time passed and the switch was released, the hype continued, waiting to play the first 3d sandbox Mario game on the go. E3 only added to the hype with Nintendo's direct trailer, and announcement that the game would arrive in November. Here we are now, with a game of the year    SPOILERS

    When this was first announced I can confidently say I had an incredible amount of faith in this game. As time passed and the switch was released, the hype continued, waiting to play the first 3d sandbox Mario game on the go. E3 only added to the hype with Nintendo's direct trailer, and announcement that the game would arrive in November. Here we are now, with a game of the year nomination on our hands. A real amazement to play. The game's opening doesn't take its time. Tutorials are fluently integrated into the beginning of the game. Introducing you to a wide variety of controls, that can fluctuate your playing style from simple to complex in a matter of button presses. With one of the most clean control schemes I have ever played a game with. Not only do the controls make the game a real charm, but the art style is one to remember. The HD graphics of the switch enable Mario's adventure to look incredible. From the waterfalls of the Cascade Kingdom, the bustling city of the metro kingdom, the tasty colors of the Luncheon Kingdom, to the rolling hills of the Mushroom Kingdom and more this game delivers an amazing presentation. Not only looking amazing no matter your location but introducing new characters and features that will hopefully become staples of Mario games to come. Only adding to the spectacular experience of the gameplay. With the already amazing controls the gameplay only makes them show even better. Your pace of playing through the game can differ so much based on where you go in the sprawling lands this game has to offer. Play through the game gathering as much moons as you can find. Or speed through, using specific hat tricks and jumps to hurry your way through the game to beat it as fast as possible. Moons (the games main item you need to find in order to progress) are scattered across every nook and cranny of every kingdom. Your means of finding them can range from simply finding a location. To playing mini levels within the worlds, which can be 2d or 3d. Or completing side quests for the residents and tourists of each location in order to choose your own path to completion. Giving a major boost in the replay value department. Not only that, but the game is crammed with features to 100 percent, and complete giving the gamer much more than the admittedly short story. After beating the game, you can unlock 3 new kingdoms (The Dark Side, Darker Side, and the Mushroom Kingdom) all with moons to find and levels to beat. With worlds gaining a massive overhaul of new moons. So your new worlds can feel new again as challenges are laid before you. With 880 moon to collect. 100 or 50 purple coins to collect in each kingdom to get in game rewards. Along with in game coins, the ones you know from other Mario games, being able to purchase a wide arrangement of outfits. Ranging from classing nostalgic clothing featured in your favorite games. To new and creative outfits, to, dressing Mario up in peaches wedding dress......
    In all seriousness, the amazing gameplay, art style, range of features, and swift controls. Create this amazement in gaming anybody with a switch should have, or is worth getting a switch for.    … Expand
  17. joshuatimothy
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Wow! I had a smile on my face the whole time I was playing this. Every second of it is delightful. Mechanics (huge thanks to cappy capture) were varied and keeps things fresh - it never gets boring! This game is just amazing!
  18. Xx-Zero-xX
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Este es el mejor juego que ha habido de Mario revolucionario para la saga mis sinceros respetos a los creadores. PD: Si pudiera le daria un infinito de puntuacion felicitaciones Nintendo aunque tu siempre estas mejorando la forma de jugar eres la mejor compañia de videojuegos :)
  19. Maxttvd
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Super Mário Odyssey é encantador e prazeroso, entretanto falha em trazer algo a mais que torne a experiência incomparável.
  20. gukbridge
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    The game is absolute amazing. With the non-linear type of style life we've seen in 3DS's 3D Land, the game is beautiful to look at, the gameplay is incredible and the different kinds of powers are also cool. The hype is real.
  21. illegalmind
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    The new Mario is creative, fresh, and revolutionary. It twisted anything that remained stale and old on a platformer game, and presented this new way to play a Mario game. The only qualm that I have about this game is that it was a bit short.
  22. e99y
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    The best Super Mario games to date. Epic adventure/action, gorgeous visual, and simply addictive. Main reason for me to buy Nintendo Switch. This is a great odyssey!
  23. IIIAHMIII
    Feb 16, 2021
    7
    It is a really decent and fun game with lots to do. The thing that trew me off was the level design and bosses. Only bowser feels like a real mario boss the rest is just made up weird stuff that doesnt belong in the game. Secrets are wel hidden en i really enjoyed the rest of the game.
  24. JeezyHungry
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome! The movement feels great, the kingdoms are fun to explore and they look pretty too! Although I found it a little bit disappointing that there are two water themed kingdoms, it didn't distract me from enjoying the game. It's a really good Mario 3D game but unfortunately the game only went on for about 15 hours for me (Main Story not 100%). It's solid but Mario GalaxyThis game is awesome! The movement feels great, the kingdoms are fun to explore and they look pretty too! Although I found it a little bit disappointing that there are two water themed kingdoms, it didn't distract me from enjoying the game. It's a really good Mario 3D game but unfortunately the game only went on for about 15 hours for me (Main Story not 100%). It's solid but Mario Galaxy will still be my favorite. If you're looking for a 3D plat-former then pick Mario Odyssey.… Expand
  25. DkMarcusDk
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Looks beatiful, plays beatiful, a must have for all platforming fans/switch owners. Nintendo has seriously pulled off something amazing to get this to run on the switch like, how the ****
  26. naiper
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    Another overrated mediocre game. Fillers are widespread rather than careful designs. Just look at are the boss battles, in three different stages, you have the same strategy to fight the boss (except the robot which is the best boss). You have to beat many bosses twice, even including the final boss. A lot of moon collections are also repetitive.
  27. Lamabunnyvile
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This game was so much fun. I have played Mario games before but I always play it for a few hours and stop, I almost never beat it but this all changed with super Mario odyssey. Not only was this the first Mario game I've ever beat but the first I've ever 100%. I don't I need to say more other than the fact that I 100% the game in about 200 hours and then I kept playing because of how funThis game was so much fun. I have played Mario games before but I always play it for a few hours and stop, I almost never beat it but this all changed with super Mario odyssey. Not only was this the first Mario game I've ever beat but the first I've ever 100%. I don't I need to say more other than the fact that I 100% the game in about 200 hours and then I kept playing because of how fun it is and I'm now at over 400 hours. That double how long it took me to 100% the game.… Expand
  28. JAXmudge
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    People make Odyssey out to be a masterpiece, but it just isn't. it's just a liiiiitle bit short of being a masterpiece. My biggest gripe with this game is how most of the game is pretty easy (and also its learning curve for the controls.) Of course, i'd rather something be very easy than something be so hard you can't play it. But on the subject of all of the good things... there are tooPeople make Odyssey out to be a masterpiece, but it just isn't. it's just a liiiiitle bit short of being a masterpiece. My biggest gripe with this game is how most of the game is pretty easy (and also its learning curve for the controls.) Of course, i'd rather something be very easy than something be so hard you can't play it. But on the subject of all of the good things... there are too many for a 5000 character limit. First of all, the mobility is simply incredible. It sucks how it takes the full story (full "game") to adjust to this huge range of controls, but once you unlock post-game material it is simply ridiculous how easy it is to navigate these action-packed maps. I don't even want to hype this game up much more, though... you just need to play it for yourself.… Expand
  29. Ryijun
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Very cute and charming platformer. Interesting interaction with a talking hat, well-constructed levels. Weak point-boring and very easy bosses and tedious collecting moons.
  30. TheBestMarioFan
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    There is not much I can say about this fantastic game. Only that it is truly amazing how fantastic everything is and that you really need to play it.
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#2 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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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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