Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. Ogos11
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Es una experiencia sorprendente, el 10 de calificación le queda chico si consideramos lo mucho que influirá en el futuro de las plataformas. Un gameplay preciso, mapas llenos de secretos y un final excelente amarran un juego indispensable para todo dueño de una switch
  2. seiftahan
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is really good and incredibly enjoyable but the graphics are rubbish and the lost kingdom is terrible ruined kingdom is short the camera is awful I don't like it at all sand kingdom is the most enjoyable kingdom in my opinion metro kingdom is the baddest graphics in my opinion the best kingdom is luncheon then sand then moon kingdom I enjoyed this kingdom a lot and mushroom kingdom is incredible… Expand
  3. RODOLFMENESES
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Para mi el mejor juego de Mario en la historia.
    100% recomendable seas o no fan de Mario.
  4. Claw187
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Best Mario game since Mario 64, maybe even better.
    I've been sceptical about that game since the canticles in advance where that high, hyping the game. But now I know these were not just hype, but appropriate for that masterpiece in video gaming.
    Thank you Nintendo!
  5. Reyn_the_Insane
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey takes everything that made the 3D Mario genre great and blends it all together in one big grand adventure. While short, the main story kept a grin on my face the entire time, with surprises around every corner. The controls play like you think they will, and like you want them to. The graphical art style is amazing, and while 900p may not sound great on paper, theSuper Mario Odyssey takes everything that made the 3D Mario genre great and blends it all together in one big grand adventure. While short, the main story kept a grin on my face the entire time, with surprises around every corner. The controls play like you think they will, and like you want them to. The graphical art style is amazing, and while 900p may not sound great on paper, the fantastic colors, lighting, and the locked 60 frames per second will make you forget the Switch's hardware limitations. The soundtrack is phenomenal, possibly grammy-worthy. The sheer amount of collectibles found in the game will keep anyone coming back for more. Very few games have ever made me cry tears of joy at the ending; Odyssey is one of them. If I had any complaints about the game, it would be the story's length. But the good thing about that is that you can play it again and again. Super Mario Odyssey is the greatest video game of all time, and I can't give it a high enough score. If you own a Switch, you need to buy it. If you own an XB1 or PS4, you need to sell it and buy a Switch and this game. This game is not worth 60 dollars, it's priceless.… Expand
  6. A-A-Ron837
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    For me, the game's strongest point was the controls. They are tremendously fun to use, and I can't tell you how many times I have just stopped what I'm doing to do a cool flip. It is always very satisfying to pull of a jump or reach an area you wouldn't have access to without this large move set. Combine that with the large amount of collectability and replayability, and you've got a gameFor me, the game's strongest point was the controls. They are tremendously fun to use, and I can't tell you how many times I have just stopped what I'm doing to do a cool flip. It is always very satisfying to pull of a jump or reach an area you wouldn't have access to without this large move set. Combine that with the large amount of collectability and replayability, and you've got a game that is extremely fun and highly addicting.… Expand
  7. Eirik_Aas
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Best Mario ever, nuff said:)
    I just started this game today and already love it. Much better than 3d World.
    Remind me of the exelent Galaxy and Galaxy2.
    Gonna be a fun weekend, JUHUU!
  8. thehonestwalrus
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    This game is filled with treasures lurking around every corner, and provides hours upon hours of game time. Masterpiece.
  9. kwame
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Outsanding, just outstanding. This has become my favourite game of all time. It might have some few flaws but i can a sure you that is very small probelms in comparison to everything else the game does perfectly
  10. RatingYoda
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey looks like a spiritual successor to Super Mario Galaxy, but is actually the most unique in the 3D Mario genre. To define this game with one word would be enjoyment. Every single moment of this game was very enjoyable. All of the different worlds of this game are all unique and amazing in their own way. The music is by far the best in the Mario series and looksSuper Mario Odyssey looks like a spiritual successor to Super Mario Galaxy, but is actually the most unique in the 3D Mario genre. To define this game with one word would be enjoyment. Every single moment of this game was very enjoyable. All of the different worlds of this game are all unique and amazing in their own way. The music is by far the best in the Mario series and looks beautiful. My only complaints of this game are it being a little too short and easy. Do not let the very basic story distract you from the beautiful world in this generational masterpiece. 10/10… Expand
  11. WiSuBi
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's face it. This game is really easy. I am not a particularly skilled player, and I got to the Bowser fight after a dayfull of playing the game. The Bowser fight wasn't that hard, but harder than everything else. I would recomend this to those who have never played video games before (it'll be a challenge at that level, but still fun) and for players who have played scince the NES. The game is shock full of a collectable called power moons, that you use to power your airship, the Odyssey. The game also has purple coins in each kingdom, ussually 100. Some are easy to find, some a little harder. 100% -ing this game will take a lot of time. This game earns 10/10 because:
    - Having Cappy as a companion is very usefull, and a fun twist on the traditional Mario vibe. Capturing enemies never felt "over powered," or game-ruining. But, rather, fun and a good mechanic.
    - The Moons are wonderful comparable with Stars in previous titles.
    - I personnaly like the way the Odyssey works. Some people seem dissapointed that it is not a hubworld, but I like it better than a hubworld.
    - The art style. Just wow. Mario never looked this good. And the addition of the new
    - snapshot mode is amazing. Very nice to be able to freeze and move the camera for that just-right capture. Similar to SSB for 3DS and Wii U. 's camera funtion.
    - Never a dull moment. I would say this is one of the best games I have ever played. No joke.
    Mario Odyssey has gotten mostly good reviews, but some dislike specific aspects. I think that if you have a Switch and can find $60 you almost absolutly must buy this game.    … Expand
  12. klasflod
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    Man... Nintendo was on a tear in 2017. Truly an epic year and Mario Oddyssey makes the year one for the history books. Zelda and Mario did what only they can do this year, push the industry to rethink their restraints. Just play this game, you'll not be dissappointed.
  13. A_coat
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    What can I say...it's amazingly fun. I believe it's absolutely an essential title for any Switch player.
  14. mikerbiker62
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This is simply genius. Nintendo have done it again this is the best mario game since Super Mario Galaxy it's truly amazing the style is similar to the likes of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine this brings great joy to say that if you've played and liked those games you'll love this. Of course now it's even more pretty! the visuals are simply attractive and beautiful. For sure theThis is simply genius. Nintendo have done it again this is the best mario game since Super Mario Galaxy it's truly amazing the style is similar to the likes of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine this brings great joy to say that if you've played and liked those games you'll love this. Of course now it's even more pretty! the visuals are simply attractive and beautiful. For sure the best looking visual mario game you'll find on the market.

    However the mario gameplay style in this game is quite unique and genius at the same time by using your cap you can use the action "capture" to for example be in control of a goomba or even a cheep cheep, I mean wow... I've always wanted to be one of those, also who would've imagined that you could even be in control of the humans it's very interesting and very exciting on what this capture action can do and gives us nintendo switch players a brand new way to play and explore new things.

    Mario is trying to save Princess Peach from Bowser as Bowser is trying to marry her the plot is actually a little different although it's still the same "save peach scenario" which still works as you have to fight through multiple boss battles although I feel as if it's quite easy to beat them but overall I find the game so easy to just explore and have fun it's the most exciting game in years. This is a true 3D mario game that's for sure, I recommend picking it up as you'll have hours of fun with this and explore and find all those power moons, if you don't have a nintendo switch right now this is the perfect excuse to get one.    … Expand
  15. jarvis0284
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego en muchos años una obra maestra gameplay, historia, graficos, innovación rejugabilidad la saga super mario siempre ha sido calidad y este es el mejor mario jamas creado gracias nintendo¡¡¡¡
  16. JaxMax69
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey is an amazing game and the sequel to Super Mario 64 that has been 20 years in the making. It is astounding there are 17 unique kingdoms each fun to explore. This games story is short but has an amazing final Bowser boss . And don't forget the capture system it is one of the greatest aspects about the game and adds a lot of variety never before seen in a Mario game. The moons that you collect throughout the game are just a blast and that's good seeing as there are 836 unique objectives now i have about 469 of them and the have all been fun to collect. The game is pretty easy but some moons are challenging one of them in the later kingdoms took me like 30 minutes to complete. Finally the controls are the best in a Mario game giving the player ridiculous of control and the largest variety of moves in a Mario game. Over all Super Mario odyssey is a joy and a must have for switch owners.… Expand
  17. BenneyBob
    Nov 5, 2017
    10
    A games main goal is to give the player a experience that is exciting and Super Mario Odyssey does just that. With a new capture mechanic you really don't know what new and exciting game play or discovery you will find. During E3 we found out that the main goal of Super Mario Odyssey was to keep the felling of surprise there every step of the way. I can say now that Super Mario OdysseyA games main goal is to give the player a experience that is exciting and Super Mario Odyssey does just that. With a new capture mechanic you really don't know what new and exciting game play or discovery you will find. During E3 we found out that the main goal of Super Mario Odyssey was to keep the felling of surprise there every step of the way. I can say now that Super Mario Odyssey does just that even when you are down at the depths of the sea or up and beyond, Super Mario Odyssey is pure joy and will be praised for years to come.… Expand
  18. dmax
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Once again Mario shows everyone else how it's done for 3D platformers. Amazing is an understatement when describing this game, it lived up to expectations.
  19. Kosama
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Como siempre los juegos de Mario en 3D siempre son excelentes.
    El mas grande y completo de todos :3
  20. Aerostat
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    What can I say that hasn't been expressed better already? Not much! This is game design meeting form and function for the uniquely hybridized Switch and taking the idea of what and where gaming can be shifted dramatically to the next level.A landmark in gaming for gamers new and old alike. An absolute joy and history is made. Again!
  21. FanFreak777
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    The best Mario of ever time. I didn't feeling like this since Super Mario 64 when I was a child. Nintendo has innovated in the world of video games.
    My congratulation to everyone who loves video game because this game is a art piece.
  22. Cureza
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Fun to play, awesome new mechanics, beautifull places and challenging. All the best aspecs of all the 3D Mario games to date are here.
    This game is very important in this age where the industry only cares about boring multiplayer games with lots of lootbox and microtransactions
  23. Nouf
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game will make you remember any of the old memories that you enjoyed with Super Mario 10/10… Expand
  24. Deckard2
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    As part of the generation who's first Super Mario experience was on the SNES, this harps back to the excitement that I originally experienced all those many years ago. This is an absolute joy to behold from start to finish and being truthful, although I have sunk over 50 hours into this I am still not done with it. The controls are sublime, the worlds innovative and most importantly itAs part of the generation who's first Super Mario experience was on the SNES, this harps back to the excitement that I originally experienced all those many years ago. This is an absolute joy to behold from start to finish and being truthful, although I have sunk over 50 hours into this I am still not done with it. The controls are sublime, the worlds innovative and most importantly it delivers on Nintendos frequent ability to teleport you back to your childhood. In short, magical.… Expand
  25. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is the champion of the console, and I don't need to explain why, but I'm going to anyway. Expansive levels, dozens of opportunities to capture enemies, tons of ways use your hat to reach new areas, heaps of power moons, stunning sound and music design, bountiful references to Super Mario 64, and extra worlds for completionists to knuckle down on. Mario's return to theSuper Mario Odyssey is the champion of the console, and I don't need to explain why, but I'm going to anyway. Expansive levels, dozens of opportunities to capture enemies, tons of ways use your hat to reach new areas, heaps of power moons, stunning sound and music design, bountiful references to Super Mario 64, and extra worlds for completionists to knuckle down on. Mario's return to the true 3D genre after misadventures such as Super Mario 3D Land and World is absolutely perfect in almost every way, and its never a chore to play Super Mario Odyssey, even after endgame, and is a must have for any Switch owner. But I'd like to have a quick word with Cappy: STOP TELLING ME HOW TO PLAY THE GAME.… Expand
  26. Brunogomez_7
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    La gran obra maestra de Nintendo Switch junto con Breath of the Wild. Un montón de horas de diversión acompañado por un precioso estilo artístico. La combinación perfecta.
  27. unknownhero
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've just 100% completed Odyssey and I just wanted to write somewhere about how god damn impressed I was by it; I've not felt this refreshed by a 3D platformer since I were a young'n playing Banjo Tooie.
    The game play was so enjoyable and fluid, keeping me interested at all times to go and explore every nook and cranny instead of just looking things up online as I do when I just can't be bothered to give other games the time of day.
    I can't help but feel that if Yooka Laylee was even a fraction like this, it would have been much better received; MO just ticked all the boxes YL didn't in terms of mechanics, tone and content.
    Odyssey was also one of those games that just kept giving, I was so shocked to see initially how many moons there are to get per level, but then you of course get given ample more via the moon blocks after beating Bowser's lizard ass within the main story. It was such a nice way to distribute more content as the game went on rather than fart-assing around with longed out mechanics or spending a fortune on 'the rest of the game' through DLC as so many do these days.
    Don't get me wrong, there were a few infuriating parts (the skipping rope 100 moon, the final challenge), but these felt more like something I could get better at by trying rather than wanting to throw the joycons at my TV like ninja stars.
    With this, Breath of the Wild and several other great titles, the switch is really shaping up to be a worthy contender late into the console cycle and I cannot wait to see what DLC they can crack out for this. Well done Nintendo for showing everyone else (cough, EA) how it's done.    … Expand
  28. firebro
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Love it, its more an 9.5 beacause a few things are not 100% great, but in general in loved it. The greatest thing was the main story, the post game feels a bit like i am doing this for nothing.
  29. rooneyback
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    super Mario Odyssey has to one of my favourite 3d Mario games of all time definitely recommend getting a switch for this game alone
  30. msommer
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This is the second 10/10 I've given to a switch game (the other being breath of the wild). This game is absolutely phenomenal. The game is a joy to play and its diversity keeps it interesting. Colorful, massive kingdoms, fun mini-games, snappy controls and the brilliant new mechanic of "cap"turing enemies with you hat all combine for a one of a kind all encompassing experience that isThis is the second 10/10 I've given to a switch game (the other being breath of the wild). This game is absolutely phenomenal. The game is a joy to play and its diversity keeps it interesting. Colorful, massive kingdoms, fun mini-games, snappy controls and the brilliant new mechanic of "cap"turing enemies with you hat all combine for a one of a kind all encompassing experience that is not to be missed.… Expand
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Dec 3, 2024
    90
    While it was difficult to imagine how Nintendo could top previous 3D Mario adventures, Super Mario Odyssey is nigh-on perfect in almost every way. With the help of Cappy, Mario has never been as fun to control, reaching new heights and, in the hands of a skilled player, accomplishing impossible skips. You need only pick up a controller to see why this is the best modern Mario game ever.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    100
    The best entry to the best platforming series is so ridiculously huge it’s like a theme park made of theme parks. It’s a wonderful tribute to Super Mario 64, but it’s not a lazy homage. Super Mario Odyssey draws inspiration from the superb classic to top it and everything that came after it. [13/2017, p.38]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jan 7, 2018
    95
    Perhaps no past Mario game has ever elicited so many smiles as this, and even if every other winning aspect of its design were set aside, that reality alone would make it a masterpiece. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 39E]
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