Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. Sonic_Boom
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is an open-world platforming game with many different kingdoms to explore. You meet up with Mario’s new friend Cappy who can help Mario pull off crazy jumps he couldn’t before, and he has the ability to allow Mario to possess enemies and use their abilities. Mario has never controlled so amazing before. If you die, it’s usually your fault. You travel the worldSuper Mario Odyssey is an open-world platforming game with many different kingdoms to explore. You meet up with Mario’s new friend Cappy who can help Mario pull off crazy jumps he couldn’t before, and he has the ability to allow Mario to possess enemies and use their abilities. Mario has never controlled so amazing before. If you die, it’s usually your fault. You travel the world collecting hundreds of Power Moons to power up the Odyssey and progress in your quest. The level design is magnificent. It features small kingdoms with lots of small structures and almost no platforming, medium kingdoms with a good balance of both, and huge kingdoms with more platforming sections underground and a massive world to explore. The Power Moons can require platforming, timed challenge, racing, advancing in the main story, wearing a specific costume, or even sitting in front of you for no reason. The game is pretty stable. You have to work for a glitch to even occur. A very small number of glitches are random and almost unnoticeable. The soundtrack makes you want to hum or sing along with it. Mario finally has a song in a video game with lyrics! Jump Up, Super Star! is a good song to listen to. The orchestrated themes for kingdoms in this game just take your breath away. The following are some of my favorites: Jump Up, Super Star!, Cascade Kingdom theme, Metro Kingdom theme, Mechawiggler theme, Jump Up, Super Star! (8-bit remix). This game has a ton of extra content. After the main story, there are hundreds of Power Moons left to collect throughout the 18 kingdoms in the game. There’s also a free online mode called Luigi’s Balloon World where you can hide balloons around the kingdom for other people to find them. You can earn coins and increase your rank as you hide or find balloons. There’s also a VR mode where you travel to different kingdoms to recruit musicians for Pauline. The story is pretty simple: Bowser kidnaps Peach to have a wedding with her while also kidnapping a floating tiara named Tiara. After Bowser hits Mario into the Cap Kingdom, he meets Tiara’s brother named Cappy. The two set off together to save Peach and Tiara from Bowser and his minions. They must travel the world collecting Power Moons as Bowser and his wedding planners, the Broodals, steal items for the wedding on the moon. After saving Peach and Tiara, they go on a world tour to the kingdoms they visited but of their own free will. Mario is the only playable character, but Cappy can be player 2. Mario can buy lots of costumes to wear in the game. With 55 hats and 55 suits, some of my favorites include: Super Mario 64 costume, Wedding outfit, 8-Bit Mario hat, Metal Mario outfit, Diddy Kong costume, and Samurai outfit. Almost every Power Moon in the game is fairly easy to collect, but some increase in difficulty if platforming is involved. When this game has Power Moons that are considered hard, they are really difficult to complete most of the time. The Darker Side of the moon is the hardest level in the entire game. Not the best difficulty for a 3D Mario, but Odyssey is something new. We need time to adjust to the gameplay and become pros. The bosses are all new and unique to the Super Mario franchise. After defeating each boss, the only way to refight them is to fight them on their harder versions. Each boss feels different to fight, and each boss is fun to fight. The graphics, in my opinion, are the best graphics on Nintendo Switch! The environments are colorful and detailed enough to look like Mario. New Donk City looks like a real life city put into Mario! Overall, this game is a must-buy if you have a Nintendo Switch. I’d rate this game a 10/10.… Expand
  2. Herbalmouse1305
    May 29, 2022
    10
    Mario odyssey is a once in a lifetime game. a game you pick up, and don't put down. i would happily play this game 100 times over (though i do like trying other games too). unfortunately i lack the patience to get all 999 moons. though i wish i could
  3. IdleSpace
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Просто лучший 3д платформер.
    Придирки:
    - не самые интересные одинаковые боссы - собрать монеты на 100 процентов в некоторых локация просто нереально (не потому что у меня руки кривые, а потому то их пихают по углам, а локации не самые маленькие местами)    Просто лучший 3д платформер.
    Придирки:
    - не самые интересные одинаковые боссы
    - собрать монеты на 100 процентов в некоторых локация просто нереально (не потому что у меня руки кривые, а потому то их пихают по углам, а локации не самые маленькие местами)
  4. Olegbezb
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Топовый платформер поколения. Отличная графика и геймплей, который постоянно меняется и подкидывает новые испытания. Луны все так и не собрал(
  5. Lap1as
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Есть Русский язык, в целом было приятно играть.
  6. greenwood101
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Goated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. LeifLInden
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    The continual evolution of 3D Mario games has led to this masterpiece. Vibrant worlds filled with secrets make this a game that will provide hours of enjoyment. The story is concise and well paced with the bulk of the content reserved for post game. Mario's ability to capture other creatures and copy their abilities leads to so much variety in gameplay, with each mechanic being polishedThe continual evolution of 3D Mario games has led to this masterpiece. Vibrant worlds filled with secrets make this a game that will provide hours of enjoyment. The story is concise and well paced with the bulk of the content reserved for post game. Mario's ability to capture other creatures and copy their abilities leads to so much variety in gameplay, with each mechanic being polished and fun to play.… Expand
  8. aandrade81
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Aventura interminável, quase que irreparável. Chegou bem perto do galaxy 2.
  9. Zeneko90
    Sep 21, 2022
    7
    Leider ist bei mit der Charme der Mario Spiele verflogen. Die Plattforming Passagen, die Story, die Sammel Orgien, irgendwie hat das alles vor 25 Jahren deutlich mehr Spaß gemacht. Mit dem Kauf einer Nintendo Konsole nach zig Jahren dachte ich, dass mir diese Spiele erneut sehr viel Spaß bringen.
    Aber bisher jedes Spiel welches die italienischen Brüder zierte brachte mir insgesamt keinen    Leider ist bei mit der Charme der Mario Spiele verflogen. Die Plattforming Passagen, die Story, die Sammel Orgien, irgendwie hat das alles vor 25 Jahren deutlich mehr Spaß gemacht. Mit dem Kauf einer Nintendo Konsole nach zig Jahren dachte ich, dass mir diese Spiele erneut sehr viel Spaß bringen.
    Aber bisher jedes Spiel welches die italienischen Brüder zierte brachte mir insgesamt keinen bzw. nur wenig Spaß. Ich denke, dass ich nicht mehr die Zielgruppe bin. Daher für mich leider nur enttäuschende 7 Punkte.    … Expand
  10. teddyeloso
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    9 porque hay lunas que sin ayuda son imposibles de conseguir pero en general el mejor juego de Mario
  11. Criticerty
    Nov 24, 2021
    9
    This game is excellent!!!! Only issue with the game is that it is way too easy for veterans of the franchise such as me but if you are new to Mario or Nintendo, this IS a MUST BUY.
  12. JACOBJB
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
  13. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  14. Carlosjkiio
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
    I had a lot of fun with this game and it never gets boring.
    A must have in my opinion
  15. fortwario
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    This game brings so much from all 3d Mario games. The creativity is insane. This is my favorite game ever
  16. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    It's good, but it's not Galaxy-good. A bit too open world and not enough platforming for me, still a must-play though if you have a Switch but I'm not convinced I'll ever revisit it.
  17. AkkoGODuwu
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Recuerdo que este juego me lo compre por un Youtuber llamado Zettassj, cuando por fin tuve la oportunidad de tener una Nintendo Switch fue de los primeros juegos que me compre y me quede enamorado del juego, incluso tiene zonas para jugar en Multijugador
  18. jokerdamate8
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey was the first game I played on the Nintendo Switch all the way back in 2018. It was my first Mainline Mario game in a long, long time and it did not disappoint. The movement and controls were complex yet fluid and intuitive; this was accompanied by great level and world designs with the Metro Kingdom being one of the most standout levels in the entire series! Truly,Super Mario Odyssey was the first game I played on the Nintendo Switch all the way back in 2018. It was my first Mainline Mario game in a long, long time and it did not disappoint. The movement and controls were complex yet fluid and intuitive; this was accompanied by great level and world designs with the Metro Kingdom being one of the most standout levels in the entire series! Truly, this game carried the spirit of past sandbox titles like 64 and Sunshine while also innovating new ideas with the Cappy-possession mechanic.

    Overall, Super Mario Odyssey was a strong entry in the Mainline Mario series that I thoroughly enjoyed!    … Expand
  19. horatii
    May 22, 2022
    10
    This is my first take on a 3d Mario adventure and I must say that playing this game expanded my horizons in gaming. I enjoyed the gameplay a lot and by the time I finished it, I wanna challenge myself in getting all of the collectibles. After I finish this, I will consider playing the previous games of Mario with the same gameplay.
  20. Sensou
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    After playing the legendary Zelda BOTW, Mario is like a heavenly dessert.

    My 2nd Journey on Switch and it's just "Mama Mia" All levels are well made and optimize which I love all of them, none of them were bad or least favorite to me. Mario Odyssey has crazy level design which I keep saying to myself "How did they make it like that?" Way too many new things, mechanic, feature that    After playing the legendary Zelda BOTW, Mario is like a heavenly dessert.

    My 2nd Journey on Switch and it's just "Mama Mia"

    All levels are well made and optimize which I love all of them, none of them were bad or least favorite to me. Mario Odyssey has crazy level design which I keep saying to myself "How did they make it like that?" Way too many new things, mechanic, feature that will impress you from start to end and it's always fresh, not copy paste kind of thing. They also create numerous way for you to be creative in every level where that creativity will surely leads you to the moon with an unexpected way. Then, later you learn that the game provide you the proper way to get the moon but who cares? Odyssey encourage you to think outside the box and just be free.

    Cannot fully explain how good this game is where you need to try it yourself and just dive in the world of Odyssey. Pure fun, creativity and excitement from start to end.    … Expand
  21. Kermito_San
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    The first Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985 for NES. We came a long way from that game and each one of the new Mario was an evolution of the previous, this one too is no exception, until you realize it's a complete revolution.
    Super Mario Odyssey is without any doubt the funniest game I have ever played and it reminded us what a game should be. Many know the iconic phrase that the    The first Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985 for NES. We came a long way from that game and each one of the new Mario was an evolution of the previous, this one too is no exception, until you realize it's a complete revolution.
    Super Mario Odyssey is without any doubt the funniest game I have ever played and it reminded us what a game should be. Many know the iconic phrase that the president of Nintendo America Reggie Fils-Aime said in E3 2017 "... [the game] if it's not fun, why bother? ". Super Mario Odyssey builds its legacy on this phrase, as every single level from the start until the end is a joy.
    When I played the game for the first time, I felt so happy that I cannot remove the 2 meters wide grin I had on my face.
    Each single NPC, character or enemy can be controlled with your new friend Cappy, that let turns Mario into whichever he trows his hat into. Even object like trees can be controlled. Why would you want to become a tree? Because you can! Because its fun!
    Every level it's unique and lets the player choose how to approach it. For every platform challenge, there are at least two ways of dealing with it, making it extremely flexible and replayable. The only exception in what you can and cannot transform are the bosses (which in one case you can transform in it). Even with all the possibilityes you have, I think that Super Mario Odissey has just scratched the surface of it's capabilityes, has instead of keep using one mechanic for long, it immediatly hits you with a new one.
    The music are not to the usual Mario game standards, they are to a Super Mario 64 / Galaxy standard. Just magnificent piece of art.
    The art direction is possibly the best in any other Mario game, has you never have too much of a single color at screen, but with each level, the personality of the world changes, making you feel differently based on which level you are playing.
    There is so much potential that I cannot explain how much I'm begging a sequel to this incredible masterpiece, trully an incredible gaming experience that must be played at some point.

    10 / 10 Kermito San    … Expand
  22. Jando7
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best 3d platforming games I've played coming from someone who only plays first person shooters, really fell in love since the second kingdom just seeing the freedom and moves I could do made me realize a new love for platforming games which I find hard to invest time into.
  23. PabloM12
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran juego, gran jugabilidad, grandes mecánicas
    En conclusión, un gran juego de la saga de super mario en 3D    … Expand
  24. HildaSimp5
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Look, i am not gonna beat around the bush. This is an excellent Mario game for sure. Its polished, the Cappy mechanic is fanastic, the levels are super memorable and it also seems Myamoto can finally accept a little bit of a Story in a Mario game.
    I do find Power Moons to be unique and nice, but there are def far too many of them.
    The controls are great, though the music is just really    Look, i am not gonna beat around the bush. This is an excellent Mario game for sure. Its polished, the Cappy mechanic is fanastic, the levels are super memorable and it also seems Myamoto can finally accept a little bit of a Story in a Mario game.
    I do find Power Moons to be unique and nice, but there are def far too many of them.
    The controls are great, though the music is just really meh for me. Still, i find this to be an immesnly fun 3D Mario game and i am looking foward to the next.    … Expand
  25. cchenders40
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    I think this game turned me into a kid again.

    I love this game. It is easily the best Mario and maybe the best platformer of all time. This game is a masterpiece without rival.
  26. DOFsan
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Excellent Game. Such beautiful platforming in a tight and pretty game. I do wish there was a mode between "assist" and normal mode, because i spend a lot of time listless.... not knowing what to do. Every bit as good as mario 64. Truly a great game.
  27. JORDANJACOBJORD
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD good
  28. Sheepsyhere
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Perfection. Controls are amazing, gameplay is amazing, everything is perfection.
  29. Xaboss
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing for kids, for teenagers and for adults. The 3D mario in its entirety
  30. baynejordanjaco
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#2 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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  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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