Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. dieselmilk
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the most fun Mario releases in the franchise. Nintendo seemed to have approached Odyssey with just enough nostalgia mixed in with their new Cappy system. The writing for the NPCs was hilarious at times, and most of the levels are designed beautifully. Beating the initial game was easy enough, but farming the post-ending moons and making it to the additional worlds wasEasily one of the most fun Mario releases in the franchise. Nintendo seemed to have approached Odyssey with just enough nostalgia mixed in with their new Cappy system. The writing for the NPCs was hilarious at times, and most of the levels are designed beautifully. Beating the initial game was easy enough, but farming the post-ending moons and making it to the additional worlds was another game in and of itself. It promotes replaying each world and collecting all of the challenging moons during the second playthrough, forcing you to master some of the more complex controls that you may not have had to use often the first time around.… Expand
  2. DangerCrusader
    Dec 13, 2018
    9
    This game is amazing. I love the mechanics. Just like 64 and Sunshine, this game has amazing controls and moves that Mario can do. But, when you finish the game, there’s nothing much to do. You can get the moons, but there really isn’t any point for that.
  3. FmH_Person
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Epic. Simply Epic. This game is the best Mario game ever. Super Mario Odyssey harkens back to Super Mario 64 as an open sandbox type game and this is what makes this game so great. I can't describe it, but combined with "Cappy" where you can throw your hat, which is already great, but with the addition of capturing your enemy is genius game design. And let's not forget the boss battle,Epic. Simply Epic. This game is the best Mario game ever. Super Mario Odyssey harkens back to Super Mario 64 as an open sandbox type game and this is what makes this game so great. I can't describe it, but combined with "Cappy" where you can throw your hat, which is already great, but with the addition of capturing your enemy is genius game design. And let's not forget the boss battle, that ending, my oh my, is probably the best Mario Boss fight ever! There is so much to do even after you've beaten the game, with the Mushroom Kingdom and two secret places on the moon! In summary, this is a masterpiece game and the best Mario game ever.… Expand
  4. Hertoc
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    My favourite game. It have enjoy it more than Breath of the Wilde. It a game to play to play hundreds of hours and many times. The playability is brilliant, it can't be better.
    The history is corrent and is graphically nice. The main game lasts 16h but, but it last a hundred hours, ore more, to collect all the moons.
  5. saad0
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    The classic Mario story enhanced, with beautiful and colourful graphics, solid gameplay and a story more interesting than usual.
  6. Pharrell
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    This game is brilliant. Mario moveset is bigger than ever. Every kingdom has a lot of detail and brilliant level design. The only bad thing is motion controls.
  7. starmander195
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY IS GREAT. this game is the reason I got a nintendo switch and you can travel any where and the power moons are fun and easy to collect… Expand
  8. KrimsonKatt
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best Mario platforming experience of all time. Here is why. Mario feels perfect to control. There are so many options to move around massive, beautiful, and breathtaking locations like a colorful volcano made up food, a rusty greenhouse and deep scary forest controlled by friendly robots, the black and white cap kingdom, and even bower's castle is unique, having aThis is by far the best Mario platforming experience of all time. Here is why. Mario feels perfect to control. There are so many options to move around massive, beautiful, and breathtaking locations like a colorful volcano made up food, a rusty greenhouse and deep scary forest controlled by friendly robots, the black and white cap kingdom, and even bower's castle is unique, having a Japanese/samurai theme. Mario moves perfectly, the controls are the best in any Mario game, and there is so much to see and do. Many mini games, like racing, playing volleyball, doing jump robe, racing tiny micro-machines, and so much more not counting the main collectible, moons. Like with Super Mario 64, you can collect the moons in (mostly) any order you choose. However this time Moons are much more common and you can collect them in many different unique ways like planting and watering seeds, completing an obstacle course, finding hidden treasure, getting a high enough score in a mini game, ground pounding in certain spots, solving a puzzle, using hint art, or even just finding them lying around randomly. However, this game's biggest feature is the capture mechanic. Instead of traditional power-ups, Mario can you his new companion Cappy to possess almost every enemy in the game to solve puzzles, defeat bosses, collect hidden moons, or even just for faster travel. Story missions are fun and varied, and you can even skip most of them if you so choose. This a speed runner's heaven, as there are so many tricks, secrets, and shortcuts to find and discover to shave seconds and make your run extra efficient. This is especially true with the amazing controls. If you are looking at getting into speed-running, this is the place to start. Super Mario Odyssey is a masterpiece beyond words, and if you have a Nintendo Switch it is a sin to not have this game in your library, physical or digital. Even if you somehow don't have a switch yet, this game alone should sell you on it. It sure did for me.… Expand
  9. Justanepicgamer
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is literally my favorite game of all time. It is really the successor to Super Mario 64 in almost every aspect. Like really, it does a lot of things so well. I've just finished the game (100%) for the second time and it's just that good.

    The story of this game is simple and straight to the point. It is very easy to follow and it's not just like your generic Mario    Super Mario Odyssey is literally my favorite game of all time. It is really the successor to Super Mario 64 in almost every aspect. Like really, it does a lot of things so well. I've just finished the game (100%) for the second time and it's just that good.

    The story of this game is simple and straight to the point. It is very easy to follow and it's not just like your generic Mario game. Sure, Princess Peach got captured again, but this time it's different. I won't get to details because spoilers, and I want this review to be as helpful as possible. It may not be as good as Galaxy 1, but I do appreciate the amount of effort put into the story itself.

    Throughout the game you will go through a lot of kingdoms that have never been explored in any Mario game until now. Every kingdom gets the sense of freedom, platforming, fun... just right. Cappy is the new ally which will help you throughout the game. And he is just perfect. If F.L.U.D.D. from Mario Sunshine was good, Cappy is just perfect. The amount of stuff you get to do with him is incredible. Some people say he's broken, and I don't agree with them because 1 important reason. If the game wasn't designed around all these things he can do, sure, he would be broken, but... The game IS designed around Cappy himself. There a lot of places that Cappy can go over, and the game lterally congratulates you for doing those amazing jumps. And the capture mechanic is just... perfect. It is literally the evolution of power-ups in older Mario games, and I love it. The main collectables here are power moons. there are over 800 of these. Some are easy to get, and some are well hidden. Also there are these exclusive purple coins per kingdom that with them you can buy outfits, and also the fact coins DO matter in this game. I swear, this game i sooooo different from any Mario game, that is probably why I consider it my favorite game of all time. The graphics are pretty nice to look at and the music... phenomenal.

    Even though it's my fav game, it does have some flaws. The motion controls (that are incredibly well done btw) are very stiff to use in handheld mode, and also that you don't get a lot for 100% this game. So U reccomend you to 100% this game if you're a hardcore Mario fan or just simply a Completionist.

    There are a lot of stuff I haven't talked about but you get the point. Super Mario Odyssey is a must play. It is soooo different it's just soooo good. Hope you all try it because, believe me, it's worth 60 bucks.    … Expand
  10. R3dPl4ys
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    I recommend this game because it is one of the best 3D Mario games out there.The graphics look amazing,the control movement is great and I gotta say that this is amazing game to play.
  11. PannacottaFugo
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    I personally have never liked 3D platformers and collectathons but SMO has the be the greatest one I've played yet. It has a ton of unique and very fantastic worlds that allow the most creative way of traversing the levels thanks to Cappy and helping you transform into the enemy's. This was a GOTY contender so you already now that this game is very high quality.
  12. Sonic-Mario
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Super Mario Odyessey is like Super Mario World's sister and Super Mario Land's brother. With the epic experience that Super Mario World brought, the addition of kingdoms from Super Mario Land, along with more enemies, and the 3D feel of Super Mario 64, this is a true masterpiece.
  13. 85Roccy
    Jan 9, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is a masterpiece of modern gaming. From it's beautiful scenery all the way down to its immensely satisfying mechanics. Level design is an absolute dream that i personally thought topped Sunshine. To put that in perspective, i never thought that Nintendo would EVER put out a Mario title to surpass Sunshine. Yet, they have done it. The games graphical style is varied andSuper Mario Odyssey is a masterpiece of modern gaming. From it's beautiful scenery all the way down to its immensely satisfying mechanics. Level design is an absolute dream that i personally thought topped Sunshine. To put that in perspective, i never thought that Nintendo would EVER put out a Mario title to surpass Sunshine. Yet, they have done it. The games graphical style is varied and filled with whimsy, and the same can be said about the score. Almost everything about this game is pure perfection. Almost.
    I only had one real gripe with my time with Odyssey. The role the motion controls play is far too prevalent. There is a setting to "turn off" motion controls but then you're advanced movement mechanics are essentially wiped out. I could very well be a bumbling idiot and just not be able to find button combinations for these mechanics, but, in my defence, those combinations should not be hard to find.
    With all that said, Super Mario Odyssey is a milestone in modern gaming and will be revered for years to come. It is an instant classic.

    Graphics-10
    Music-10
    Controls-8
    Core mechanics-9
    Story-9    … Expand
  14. thgorr
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The BEST Mario game ever! It mixes elements of the classic Mario 2D platform games, Mario 64 and the 'magical' vibes of the new ones, like Galaxy.
  15. PowerGamer310
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece. If you ask me this is the greatest game Nintendo has ever made. The best 3D plat-former of all time. If you have a Switch and don't plan on getting this, sell the freaking Switch because this game is a must own.
  16. FabioLink
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Caracas,esse jogo é espetacular,tão bom e inovador quanto os mario galaxy.
  17. chozo
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Odyssey is an awesome game, and it's a loveletter to everyone who's been playing Mario since back in the day. The controls and movement are smooth as butter, tight, and so satisfying. This game goes right up there with 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy, taking the super fun 3d Mario mechanics and refining them, and then going all in on the level design and exploration elements. EachSuper Mario Odyssey is an awesome game, and it's a loveletter to everyone who's been playing Mario since back in the day. The controls and movement are smooth as butter, tight, and so satisfying. This game goes right up there with 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy, taking the super fun 3d Mario mechanics and refining them, and then going all in on the level design and exploration elements. Each kingdom you visit has its own charm with so many things to discover and have fun with. The music, the graphics, the controls, the gameplay, it's all so so good. Each kingdom is completely full of content and someone going through for the first time will find dozens of hours in it to explore everything. No idea how they'll top this with the next 3d Mario.

    There are a couple small reasons that my rating is a 9/10 instead of a 10/10. One is that there are some weird quirks to the motion controls. I found myself discovering moves I had no idea Mario could do well over halfway through the game because I moved the controller by accident, making Mario throw his hat a certain different way or something. It also seemed like there wasn't a way to do some of the hat throws without using motion controls which is a bummer - I found throwing the hat in a circle around you in particular to be very inconsistent and annoying to execute. If there's a way to do that without motion controls, I would have loved to know it for my playthrough of the game.

    The other reason is that some of the kingdoms (like the Wooded kingdom) are absolutely amazing. They are full to the brim with enticing exploration opportunities, innovative level design, and just dripping with charm. I got absolutely lost in the Wooded Kingdom the first time I went there and just lost 3-4 hours running around doing whatever. Then there are other kingdoms that are... just a bit more bland. They're not bad, or boring, they're just not quite up to the level of some of the others. In these kingdoms, I was glad I was done with them by the time I got to the end so that I could get to better ones. It's not to say I had a bad time with any of the kingdoms, but some definitely outshine others.

    Overall this is such an amazing game from Nintendo that takes everything that made 64 and Sunshine so awesome back in the day and refines it down to the last detail. This is a must-play game for everyone with a Switch.    … Expand
  18. KratosKong
    May 8, 2020
    10
    En mi anterior critica mencione que Super Mario odyssey era un buen juego pero algo sobre valorado, después de una segunda partida pienso que lo que dije anteriormente es completamente falso. Este juego es una obra maestra de las plataformas en 3D, es un juego largo, con mucho contenido, muchos secretos y uno de los mejores post game que he visto, gráficamente es un juego precioso y suEn mi anterior critica mencione que Super Mario odyssey era un buen juego pero algo sobre valorado, después de una segunda partida pienso que lo que dije anteriormente es completamente falso. Este juego es una obra maestra de las plataformas en 3D, es un juego largo, con mucho contenido, muchos secretos y uno de los mejores post game que he visto, gráficamente es un juego precioso y su jugabilidad es perfecta. Creo que la culpa de mi opinión anterior la tiene justo el que es el principal problema de este juego, la insana cantidad de lunas que hay, muchas se consiguen de una forma única pero otras muchas también se consiguen por que si, siendo este el juego de Mario con mayor cantidad de objetos coleccionables, pero es un punto negativo que palidece ante la grandiosidad de este juego.… Expand
  19. Pameme
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    One of the best 3D mario games along with Super Mario 64, when you hit New Donk City you understand why this game is so special
  20. thisisdot
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    Mario Odyssey is nice, the movement is what really got me into it. Though I won't deny there are some issues, I feel like the sandbox format and moon system made the game feel less satisfying compared to the likes of 64 or Sunshine. For a sequel if they made the levels feel more focused, but kept the same satisfaction of movement, I would wager it would be the best Mario game or bestMario Odyssey is nice, the movement is what really got me into it. Though I won't deny there are some issues, I feel like the sandbox format and moon system made the game feel less satisfying compared to the likes of 64 or Sunshine. For a sequel if they made the levels feel more focused, but kept the same satisfaction of movement, I would wager it would be the best Mario game or best platformer of all time but for now, it's p. good.… Expand
  21. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is as revolutionary to 3D platformers as Super Mario 64 and Sunshine were, and even more fun.
  22. JustJory
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing it has lots of kingdoms like there is the mushroom kingdom moon kingdom and the bowser kingdom were all surprises to me and there is so much to do there is 999 moons and you still have to buy all the costumes. I could not believe how much there was to do, there were great cut scenes but the story was great.… Expand
  23. StadtlerHM
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    This game is a perfect Mario game, with a completely new feel to the movement. It all feels intuitive, yet it is quite a challenge to learn the more difficult moves. This game is packed with challenges and stages that are super satisfying to blaze through once you get good with the complex jumps and bounces, yet accessible enough that a 6 year- old can play the game. I absolutely love howThis game is a perfect Mario game, with a completely new feel to the movement. It all feels intuitive, yet it is quite a challenge to learn the more difficult moves. This game is packed with challenges and stages that are super satisfying to blaze through once you get good with the complex jumps and bounces, yet accessible enough that a 6 year- old can play the game. I absolutely love how Nintendo rewards those players who choose to challenge themselves to reach places that look as though they aren't accessible, and rewards us with big shining piles of coins.

    Every single kingdom also feels different, and you can always choose to travel the straight- forward path, or if you want to challenge yourself to be able to skip the more tedious parts. The bosses are a great example of this, where all of the bosses take several minutes to beat, but can be defeated in less than 30 seconds if you really know what you are doing. It is just so satisfying to skip the longer phases of boss fights, given that you dare to challenge yourself.

    The kingdoms are also beautiful, and are large enough that your movement doesn't feel limited, but are not so big that the size slows you down. When this is accompanied by a great musical score, every moment of collecting power moons and searching for purple coins becomes amazingly fun.

    The story itself, and core gameplay is not that great, however, and never require you to do anything more than a basic jump. It is such a shame that Nintendo didn't make this game a bit harder, and didn't encourage the players to challenge themselves more. I have recommended this game to countless people I know, and some have told me they didn't like it, as it was to easy and bare- bones, and I totally see how players feel this when they don't actively try to challenge themselves.

    For those that do, however, this game is an absolute blast, and nearly perfect for a game centred around gameplay, rather than story.    … Expand
  24. Miniqiqi
    Mar 27, 2019
    8
    The game is really close to being perfect ! Really wish to give it a 10.

    But damn I can only give it a 8 because of forced motion control. I can't really lie, this is a very very huge turn-off for me.
  25. CRITICmangames
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Es Imprescindible, Super Mario Oddysey es una Obra Maestra, El personaje de la gorrita es muy tierno y es una gran compañia. La mecanica de posecion a diferentes individuos es muy divertida, este juego te vende consolas, Grande Super Mario Oddysey, Grande
  26. juanpi32203
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    El mejor mario junto a super mario galaxy, es increible todas las transformaciones, paisaje y control de mario y sin ninguna duda uno de los mejores post game en cualquier juego, muy recomendable.
  27. Danillofp
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    No one beat Nintendo on how they are careful with they titles. It´s all perfect. Very well made, the songs are incredible and the new cappy it´s awesome.
  28. Eskie64
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    I thought that this game is better then Sunshine or Mario 64. But it's EXTREMELY better. Maybe the best platformer ever.
    Just one word: Masterpiece.
  29. MattiusV
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Nintendo, con momentos para toda clase de jugadores, lleno de magia, nostalgia, con bueno gráficos y super entretenido, un imprescindible en todos colección de Switch.
  30. GabrielDaEmo
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    After 100%ing Super Mario Odyssey I can say with confidence, that Nintendo is back on top. This game is pure joy to play. It is a must own for all Switch owners, and you should buy a Switch just for this game. Mario controls like a dream. The level design is some of the best to date. This is the first true sequel to Mario 64!
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Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

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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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