Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

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  1. Outkeyboard567
    Jan 15, 2021
    5
    Super Mario odyssey fell flat for me in many areas the movement is fantastic, but everything else is pretty disappointing. The music is good, but going up against galaxy 1 and 2 is impossible. The music just fell flat in many situations it just didn’t fit some areas like in the final area where you play as bowser and have to destroy 4 pillars while the song is good it just does not fitSuper Mario odyssey fell flat for me in many areas the movement is fantastic, but everything else is pretty disappointing. The music is good, but going up against galaxy 1 and 2 is impossible. The music just fell flat in many situations it just didn’t fit some areas like in the final area where you play as bowser and have to destroy 4 pillars while the song is good it just does not fit what is happening in the game. Honeylune ridge is an exception, but that’s because they had already done space extremely well and the remix of star chance fits extremely well. The collectibles are also lackluster. The purple coins are basically where normal coins would be in a different 3D Mario but they are better than the power moons. Power moons replace stars in this game ambit are something entirely different instead of a star that is the focus of the levels the power moon are a collectible that are at best at the end of a plat forming Challenge or after a boss fight, but at worst a chore that are under the ground or just around a corner the worst of these are the dog and nut stars which just require waiting and are tedious. Moons are just not satisfying to collect cause the only reward is more moons. Stars in other Mario games are satisfying to collect because their challenging and their is buildup to the stars. Moons in odyssey are where one ups would be in in other 3D Mario. Idk Mario odyssey just doesn’t have the same magic its much more joyful and lacks the depth of the other 3D Mario’s while before they had characters like rosalina who had an optional story and it was sad. Mario galaxy had a sadness to it that makes Mario odyssey look like an illumination film. The kingdoms are also not that memorable and really short in the main run through of the game each kingdom feels insanely short if you get only the required amount of moons, but getting more that the required amount of moons is tedious and feels like looking through a wasteland of a kingdom to find a random moon on a ledge. A lot of the moons are very similar making the game feel the same throughout. It is also painfully easy speedrunning the game is fun becuase the movenment is fun not because the game is fun. While other 3D Mario’s are about platforming challenges odyssey feels like a trek that goes nowhere and is barely satisfying my urge to do challenging things which are not to be found in odyssey. I understand if you like the game, but for me it was good but not greater other like other 3D Mario’s except sunshine and 3D land.… Expand
  2. Shadowsky101
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    I see the weakpoints, nevertheless it absolutely great. Whar you all can do in that game. The best Mario game ever in my opinion.
  3. Felipe0505
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    I consider it the greatest game of all time!
    Everything in Super Mario Odyssey is perfect.
    The songs, the kingdoms, the graphics...
    Absolutely loved it!
  4. MautonApina
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its so good game when you practice it. I hope all who cab buy it buy it. I love nintendo games so please put 10points to this game!… Expand
  5. Spookydabz
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    Good game. This game makes you really feel like Mario.

    This game is so good? Did kojima make it? Cause this kojima quality.
  6. Datonemarioguy
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    This is the not only perfect but the best mario game to have ever existed. Out of all the mario games I have played such as 64, sunshine and galaxy, Odyssey just completely won my heart because of how Mario handles in this game, Cappy, the many kingdoms such as metro kingdom, cascade kingdom and desert kingdom the music, Pauline returns, New Donk City Festival, and the different costumesThis is the not only perfect but the best mario game to have ever existed. Out of all the mario games I have played such as 64, sunshine and galaxy, Odyssey just completely won my heart because of how Mario handles in this game, Cappy, the many kingdoms such as metro kingdom, cascade kingdom and desert kingdom the music, Pauline returns, New Donk City Festival, and the different costumes for mario such as the cowboy (my favorite), 64 mario model, wedding suit, etc. From the momment I started playing I already fell in love with this game. No words can express how much fun I had playing this game, I love this game, I love Mario, this game won my heart and will always will be my favorite game of all time. Sure 64 was nostalgic and all but it's not as huge as odyssey, and mario controls so much better than how he did in 64. Sunshine doesnt even stand a chance against Odyssey (still a pretty great game tho). And Galaxy is almost a competition with its beautiful orchestra like battlerock galaxy, gusty garden galaxy and the title screen, beautiful visuals like seeing Mario soaring through space, amazing background, and the cinematic. But Odyssey has almost all of Mario's movesets, open-world levels, great music, great graphics and visuals, and Pauline. Super Mario Odyssey is my all time favorite game it's the ultimate mario game with its controls, mechanics, settings, music, and graphics for a Nintendo switch game. I'm not good at writing reviews but my love for Mario just shows how much he influenced me or something. 10/10 Best Game Ever.… Expand
  7. agapokolo
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    This game is a great experience all the way to the end. The kingdoms you visit throughout your journey are unique. I couldn't give it a 10 because the bosses lack originality and platforming challenges often feel lackluster compared to previous Mario entries like the Galaxy series and 3d world.
  8. Anatolich1
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    В отличии от других игр, в SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY мне хочется собрать все луны. Мне даже в The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (одной из самых моих любимых компьютерных игр) не так хочется собирать всё подряд. За 40 часов я не все луны собрал. Я думаю что это показатель, и что эта игра стоит своих 3999₽ (хотя можно было скачать на Torrent)В отличии от других игр, в SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY мне хочется собрать все луны. Мне даже в The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (одной из самых моих любимых компьютерных игр) не так хочется собирать всё подряд. За 40 часов я не все луны собрал. Я думаю что это показатель, и что эта игра стоит своих 3999₽ (хотя можно было скачать на Torrent)
  9. SauloIS
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    Its a enjoyable game,
    You will spend some good hours to colect all the moons. there are some puzzles on the game that are very enjoyfull and some features like the transition to 2D and 3D to get some moons are wonderfull.
    The only thing i can point as an Con is the fact that if you learn how to combo the use of hat and jump the game becames easly to pass, and it loss some of its bright.
  10. MartinAZ
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Martin A. - Mario does it again and brings the whole world this time.

    Super Mario Odyssey is beautiful, wonderful, masterpiece. The music, the view, the sheer nostalgia of pervious titles makes this not only a swan song but also a trip back to memory lane all while being it's own game to boot. I have nothing bad to say other than play it, please. This is a must own for Mario fans and    Martin A. - Mario does it again and brings the whole world this time.

    Super Mario Odyssey is beautiful, wonderful, masterpiece. The music, the view, the sheer nostalgia of pervious titles makes this not only a swan song but also a trip back to memory lane all while being it's own game to boot. I have nothing bad to say other than play it, please.

    This is a must own for Mario fans and a must own for everyone else as well. So, here wo go, jump up with me, grab coins with me, oh yeah! 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  11. yertre
    Feb 3, 2021
    8
    Enjoyable, but quite easy and shallow at times. I've enjoyed the 3d mario games in the past, with galaxy 1 & 2 being my favourite. This game was made to sell the Switch, which is fine, but that's probably what led to the somewhat low difficulty. Either way, the game is very enjoyable on a first playthrough, but I don't think I'll be replaying it any time soon. Cappy is a welcome addition,Enjoyable, but quite easy and shallow at times. I've enjoyed the 3d mario games in the past, with galaxy 1 & 2 being my favourite. This game was made to sell the Switch, which is fine, but that's probably what led to the somewhat low difficulty. Either way, the game is very enjoyable on a first playthrough, but I don't think I'll be replaying it any time soon. Cappy is a welcome addition, and can lead to some interesting combos. Mario feels great to control and play, but there isn't too much incentive to use mario's great and diverse moveset in interesting ways. Still, a pretty good game overall. I'd recommend it if you enjoyed Mario 64 and Sunshine.… Expand
  12. Blasto
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! I can't think of enough words to describe how perfect this game is! It is by far the best Super Mario game you can ever play, and arguably the best, games on the Switch.
  13. Flounder
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Einfach so ein knapper 3D-Platformer. Die schiere Bandbreite an flüssigen Bewegungen in diesem Spiel ist überwältigend und auch voller Inhalt, den man genießen kann.
  14. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is just amazing. The beautiful spirit of Super Mario 64 lives on in this great game. In this game you find power moons that can be used to travel the 14 different worlds like Metro Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom and the nostalgic Mushroom Kingdom.… Expand
  15. KusaMH
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    El Super Mario definitivo. Los controles son asombrosos, nunca controlaras a Mario con la exactitud que lograron en odyssey. Totalmente imprescindible para todo poseedor de una nintendo switch
  16. LucJanssen
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    This is basically the perfect Mario game, this is the first game I got for the Switch and I still play it to this day, this game has a lot of replay value, you can just beat the game and never touch it, or try to 100% complete it (like me). And even after 100% cempleting it you can still do a lot of things, like beating your own times in Koopa Freerunning, or messing around with tons ofThis is basically the perfect Mario game, this is the first game I got for the Switch and I still play it to this day, this game has a lot of replay value, you can just beat the game and never touch it, or try to 100% complete it (like me). And even after 100% cempleting it you can still do a lot of things, like beating your own times in Koopa Freerunning, or messing around with tons of glitches or doing 'impossible challenges', I absolutely recommend playing this game you can play it for hundreds of hours and not get bored.… Expand
  17. Aarush
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game and my friends played this for hundreds of hours and had fun with all of it. Playing challenges collecting all the moons and finding all secrets. The only problem I have with this game is that I don't think the motion controls should be better than the buttons but for me, that doesn't matter.… Expand
  18. ConsoliT1
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    An almost perfect game, with really small and imperceptible defects. The kingdoms are (almost) all very creative and fun to explore, and the capture mechanic is reeeally fun. I can't give this game less then 9,8
  19. Rezaayoobi
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    بهترین بازی که تا حالا تجربه کردم گرافیک فنی بازی خیلی عالی
    گیم پلی غنی
  20. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    The definitve Mario videogame experience. The way Mario controls in this game is perfect, I never felt a character move so responsive and smooth . Also his moveset is amazing wich helps in the more difficult platform sections. I felt the game very short but that doesn't make it any bad.
  21. MrTheMan
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Controls are great, levels are best in the series, replayability is good. This is possibly one of the best platformers ever.
  22. FireZD
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Pretty good game, I find this to be a more solid game then BOTW although it lacks the magic BOTW had, I personally prefer BOTW however this is not a BOTW review, it is an SMO review.

    I am giving this a 9/10, before beating the game, this is nearly a perfect game, cappy is a joy to use and overall a blast to play. Although I prefer longer games I did not expect a long game coming in as    Pretty good game, I find this to be a more solid game then BOTW although it lacks the magic BOTW had, I personally prefer BOTW however this is not a BOTW review, it is an SMO review.

    I am giving this a 9/10, before beating the game, this is nearly a perfect game, cappy is a joy to use and overall a blast to play. Although I prefer longer games I did not expect a long game coming in as it is a Mario game. Anyways the only problem before post game is the difficulty, this game is very easy. And instead of giving a difficult mode, they gave us assist mode... Other then that the core game is very enjoyable. Now for the post game. This post game is not for me, I just could not force myself to find the moons, they were in very annoying spots and I had to stop.    … Expand
  23. Stingy11089
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This is my personal favorite Mario game ever. The way Mario controls in this game it tuned to perfection and the levels go perfectly with Marios movement to have platforming perfection. Cappy may be the best thing Mario has ever had making platforming super fun and replayible. And the soundtrack is also a highlight for being full of life and energy.
  24. Iggy41
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Great game. Best Mario Game. Just fun. I absolutely love it. That's my personal opinion, but I just had so much fun with this game. Not perfect, but almost.
  25. AaronAC
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    An absolute great game and amazing addition to the Mario collection, the only problem I would have with it is that it feels quite short. However the worlds still have a lot to offer and look amazing and have new mechanics for almost every world.
  26. pealcantara28
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    The best game of all time. A perfect mix between good gameplay, beautiful graphics, great use of motion controls and an outright extremely fun experience.
  27. CyberNat2000
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    My first game that made me not believe that the Switch has low quality graphics
  28. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Il Miglior mario 3D insieme al 64. Un ottima esperienza oper world, ricca di lune da collezionare, Regni da esplorare e nuove musiche fantastiche da ricordare. Mario Odissey è il giusto passo avanti per la serie 3D che continua a sorprendermi ogni volta. Ottimo gioco, uno dei miei preferiti su Switch e che probabilmente rigiocherò e completerò ancora in futuro!
  29. NTG07
    May 1, 2021
    10
    When I first got this game on the switch MAN!!!!!! This is one of the most prettiest/most open world Mario game in history and is one of the greatest Mario games on the Nintendo switch and probably the best Mario game better then 64 a bit and better then sunshine and Galaxy and galaxy 2, and the best part of this game is the awesome cutscenes and you choosing your own power moons, and IWhen I first got this game on the switch MAN!!!!!! This is one of the most prettiest/most open world Mario game in history and is one of the greatest Mario games on the Nintendo switch and probably the best Mario game better then 64 a bit and better then sunshine and Galaxy and galaxy 2, and the best part of this game is the awesome cutscenes and you choosing your own power moons, and I find this game to be the best Mario game/ Nintendo switch game in history and I wish there was a sequel to this game in the future hopefully in e3 it will be shown of this year.… Expand
  30. Mariobros1632
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    When I first played this game when it first came out I was amazed and I still am. The kingdoms are huge and every moon feels fun to get. This is the Mario 64 sequel everyone wanted (not saying sunshine is a bad game tho). I highly recommend this game as either your first switch game, your first Mario game, or even something to play even if you somehow don't own this game it is a 10/10 must have.
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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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