Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. AeroJos
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Lo probe en la switch de mi amigo y simplemente es genial, la razón por la cual comprare una nintendo antes de navidad. Mario esta de vuelta y de que manera. Casi arte !
  2. GuyWithASword
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    An essential for any Switch owner (unless you’re a sonic fanboy waiting for sonic forces). Although the main story is really short, there is tons more in the postgame!
  3. DrAdamX
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Another amazing game for the Nintendo Switch and one of the best games of this year! in my opinion, second only to the Legend of Zelda Botw. I recommend to everyone without second thoughts. Great job Nintendo!
  4. RYSCO
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    No comments .... the best mario I've played seems formidable and I have not played much but I'm surprised every day ... it's wonderful, I think it's a good game, it has everything, although I think it's better with the joy-con separated. Since Mario 64 and galaxy arrive this is a bomb ...
  5. SpoopyJack
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    You know, I don't like giving out tens, but this game is nothing short of amazing. The gameplay and level design are amazing and reward exploration and experimentation, while still being suitable for beginners. The story is nothing special, but it gets the job done. The graphics look great and take advantage of the Switch's lower graphical power by using bright colors and a cartoony style,You know, I don't like giving out tens, but this game is nothing short of amazing. The gameplay and level design are amazing and reward exploration and experimentation, while still being suitable for beginners. The story is nothing special, but it gets the job done. The graphics look great and take advantage of the Switch's lower graphical power by using bright colors and a cartoony style, though this has been the same for years now. The music is beautiful, and always fits the scene it plays in. The only criticism that's not nitpicking that I can give is that as I've said, the story could use some work. I honestly don't mind though. And, my favorite thing, the content in this game is near endless with (spoiler amount of) Power Moons! It's a game that I really have trouble putting down, and I really can't give it anything other than a ten.… Expand
  6. LayeredGamer
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is the most fun I have had with a video game in years and is close to perfection. Not only does Odyssey include a multitude of kingdoms that feel like self-contained mini "sandboxes" for you to enjoy but the main aspect of fun in Odyssey for me is the greater sense of movement in the game. "Cappy" not only allows for possession techniques that change up the MarioSuper Mario Odyssey is the most fun I have had with a video game in years and is close to perfection. Not only does Odyssey include a multitude of kingdoms that feel like self-contained mini "sandboxes" for you to enjoy but the main aspect of fun in Odyssey for me is the greater sense of movement in the game. "Cappy" not only allows for possession techniques that change up the Mario gameplay in drastic ways but it also allows you to perform tricks that makes Mario *feel* great.

    The presentation is also great. The game is colourful and is screaming at you in the most delightful way possible. I've heard some people are not fond of the jarring change in art style within the game, which I understand and is a valid criticism, but to me I feel as this only emphasises the sense of adventure. Whenever you enter a new kingdom it is fun to see how Mario will fit in to these environment that are not what we have come to expect from this universe. Oh, and as always, the soundtrack is amazing which is expected after the amazing soundtracks of the rest of this series.

    One of the most underrated things that Odyssey does is take elements of the more 2D level based 3D Mario games like Galaxy and 3D World and merges it with the more open ended level design of 64 and Sunshine. While each kingdom almost acts like a miniature hub world, the levels within the kingdoms contain the great and underrated level design found in 3D World creating a perfect blend the chronology of 3D Mario; not to mention the 2D sections which are beautifully presented in the game.

    I love this game so much.    … Expand
  7. SmashNerd
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Controls: 10/10
    Camera: 10/10
    Level design: 10/10 multiplayer: ehhh.... 7.3/10. let me play as luigi AND Mario AT THE SAME TIME NINTENDO!!!! TO HARD??? AT EVEN 30 FPS??? oh well....... Graphics: 9.4/10. anti aliasing could use some work, but its the Nintendo switch. AAA games AT THE TOILET. what did you expect? 4k at 90 fps with anti aliasing at max?? BWAHAHAHAHA I hate hatters. wait?    Controls: 10/10
    Camera: 10/10
    Level design: 10/10
    multiplayer: ehhh.... 7.3/10. let me play as luigi AND Mario AT THE SAME TIME NINTENDO!!!! TO HARD??? AT EVEN 30 FPS??? oh well.......
    Graphics: 9.4/10. anti aliasing could use some work, but its the Nintendo switch. AAA games AT THE TOILET. what did you expect? 4k at 90 fps with anti aliasing at max?? BWAHAHAHAHA I hate hatters. wait? does that make me a hatter????? ehh
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Content: 10/10
    Fan service: 10/10. see: mushroom kingdom. yeah, that's in the game. you can get the 64 bit polygon costume, and I love it! the power moons are power stars, and they make the effect that you`d come to expect from Super Mario 64 (tm)
    Overall: OVER 9000/ 10.
    FOOT NOTE: this game be like, "Linear? WTF is Linear?? what are these people talking about when they say, 'Linear?' as well as 'Hand-holdy' what the bloody he*l are these idiots talking about? WHAT?    … Expand
  8. Alternoj
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Increible, un mario graficamente perfecto y el mejor Mario de la historia, horas jugadas y no logro completarlo, el modo de juego es excelente y entro dos personas lo hace mejor.
  9. Screevo
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    It's 3D Mario to perfection. Amazing callbacks to Mario's past, gameplay with the right amount of challenge, pulling all the best things from SM64, Sunshine, 3DLand/World, and Galaxy/G2. Movement is fun, the visuals make me happy from start to finish.
  10. odysseymaster
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    this is the best game ever.not the best mario ever, The Best game ever. if i had had the possibility to giveto it 11/10 i would have done it.
    nintendo can do miracles.
    this and breath of the wild are the masterpieces of gaming .
  11. Watermekoen
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Its definetly a very fun game to play. The graphics are good, gameplay is fun and i really like the different kingdoms.
    The only thing im wishing at the moment is a mario sunshine dlc pack haha!
  12. jmo_1971
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    Pure joy. No better words to describe this game than pure joy. At first glance, I thought it would be another great Mario game and nothing more. It brings new fresh ideas and wonderful platforming. The vivid colors and constant exploration is perfect. If you have a Switch, you need this. if you don't have a Switch, buy one.
  13. CrapmanReview
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    The best Mario game in years, it's amazing how Nintendo can still keep renewing itself.
    For me this was the game of the year, all its sections are greatly cared for.
    This game is 10/10
  14. AGoodGame
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Perfect...... just Perfect.............................This game shouldn't even exists this game is better than ANY Game that EA has put out, Microsoft has put out and dare I say Sony themselves have put out and yes they are responsible for many masterpieces but this game alone is better then any game in the PS4 library this game is FUN.
  15. Phuz
    Nov 3, 2020
    5
    Right lets get the good bit done. It is an absolutely stunning production. The game at times felt like a masterpiece of imagination. The people that came up with some of the ideas and the excecution of those ideas was perfect.

    Graphically it was really fantastic, a really fun game world although NPC design was rubbish. Music, with the exception of the end of New Donk City level, which    Right lets get the good bit done. It is an absolutely stunning production. The game at times felt like a masterpiece of imagination. The people that came up with some of the ideas and the excecution of those ideas was perfect.

    Graphically it was really fantastic, a really fun game world although NPC design was rubbish.

    Music, with the exception of the end of New Donk City level, which everone knows and is a fantastic song, I literally can't remember the music to this game.

    Gameplay, I found the controls weren't my favourite and occasionally a wall next to me would fill my entire screen and block my view at times causing me to manuever, which in some levels was really annoying. Just something grated on me a bit with the controls and made it feel very sluggish.

    OK, so my review is probably up around 7/10, so why 5/10? I base all of my reviews on a fun to cost ratio and the fun just wasn't there. Here are the downsides.

    A good few of the levels were boring and not very nice in design. Felt like they were fillers to add length to the game.

    The whole game felt very fetch questy. Instead of typical platformer action it was a permanent moon quest. Being told find more moons to move on but I've been all over this level and bored of exploring it now - tough, go find more moons.

    I was so excited when I got to New Donk City but I didn't enjoy playing the level (until the end). When I got to the end of the level though it was amazing and I remember being shocked at how brilliant and fun it was.

    New Donk City felt like an amazing game end finale but it wasn't and going back to normal levels after that was totally deflating and I was starting to want the game to end. I wanted to complete it and I did and it just dragged from this point. I think I may have scored higher if they skipped straight from New Donk to the last level and made a shorter game that didn't drag.

    Again like New Donk City, the last level was amazing, I won't spoil it but it was a grand excecution of imagination again but when the game finished it just put a sort of new level and boss challenges and left it feeling like I had more to do and uncompleted, I was getting too bored to play more and the completion that was satisfying and funny, now felt incomplete again, I found myself running around the end world wishing it wasn't there.

    I don't think the levels were as much fun as Mario Galaxy and it didn't have the frantic, fast fun of Mario 1 and 3. It got tiresome and felt repetitive as the objectives were tons of mini fetch quests and not level completion.

    I feel a bit mean rating a 5 because two of the level ends, were two of my favourite moments in gaming and the ideas and production were out of this world but two perfect monents and great ideas didn't make the entire rest of the game fun. If those two brilliant parts didn't exist this probably would have been a 3/10.

    A game filled with great ideas, totally hampered by boring, repetitive gameplay. A shame really, so much lost potential.    … Expand
  16. Closed_Door
    Jul 13, 2020
    1
    I completely regret buying this game. It isn't like 64, Sunshine, or the Galaxy games, but I'll elaborate to avoid being called nostalgia-blind. This game has few exciting or challenging platforming sections, and the missions aren't very fun. It just lacks the personality that the previous games had. Moons are very easy to get, often involving simple tasks such as groundpounding a spot onI completely regret buying this game. It isn't like 64, Sunshine, or the Galaxy games, but I'll elaborate to avoid being called nostalgia-blind. This game has few exciting or challenging platforming sections, and the missions aren't very fun. It just lacks the personality that the previous games had. Moons are very easy to get, often involving simple tasks such as groundpounding a spot on the ground (there are only a few moons that are like this). Other moons require things like collecting a series of music notes, opening random treasure chests, or making female goombas fall in love with you. You can just do a bunch of those tasks until you get to Bowser. You can go into a world that has a huge problem on their hands, do some random stuff to get moons, and then say "OK bye, deal with it yourself". One thing I see a lot of content creators praising the game for is attention to detail, like how there are three different ways to enter the Odyssey or some small aesthetic things. Things like this are good to have in games, but I largely prefer greater aspects of the game. Another thing I want to mention, and this isn't going to affect the score I give the game, is that Mario's voice clip for throwing Cappy is extremely irritating. One thing I will give this game credit for is the movement. It is very fun to move around in this game and while Mario is still missing some moves such as diving, spinning, and punching, the moveset is completely okay and I'm glad the developers didn't make the game easier than it already is by adding more moves. The game's soundtrack is okay. I honestly can't find many pieces that I find particularly good, although there are some. Especially after playing Galaxy, I did expect more from Odyssey's soundtrack. Most pieces are just OK. Overall, this game didn't live up to the hype. It's pretty short and, like I mentioned earlier, lacks personality. I can't see anyone in the future talking about this game and saying things like "I could never beat this section", "this part was super annoying", or "this character was really funny". It's not that I necessarily want a game to have bad game design or rage-worthy sections, just that I want it to be memorable. Sometimes annoying things like that help it and in the end make good memories. Otherwise, just make characters with more personality, or give more variety in its objectives. Super Mario 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, and Galaxy 2 all had things like this: unique objectives, variety, annoying levels etc., and those games have produced many fond memories: the victory of finally clearing a hard section, the laughs that some characters got out of me and others, and the fun of experiencing new types pf gameplay throughout the game. I think I've said enough at this point. The Galaxy games are great, and Odyssey isn't.… Expand
  17. Ronnoc
    Jan 2, 2020
    7
    This is a pretty good game but the moons are so diverse in difficulty, some of the kingdoms are really unattractive and boring and the gameplay can feel very repettitive. Still a good game but not at the same level as botw, smash, or octopath traveller
  18. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    This is probably a 7.5 for me but I don’t feel right giving this game a full 8
    A really fun game filled with personality, one of my favourite Mario games
    The level design and overall atmosphere of the game is simply incredible Love the Cappy mechanic However this game is not deserving of a 10, or even an 8 from me. First off, it’s simply not big enough and doesn’t offer enough content    This is probably a 7.5 for me but I don’t feel right giving this game a full 8
    A really fun game filled with personality, one of my favourite Mario games
    The level design and overall atmosphere of the game is simply incredible
    Love the Cappy mechanic
    However this game is not deserving of a 10, or even an 8 from me.
    First off, it’s simply not big enough and doesn’t offer enough content for me to justify that kind of rating
    Secondly, the story is literally the same thing we’ve seen 1.65 Trillion times before in Mario games
    Thirdly, apart from collecting every moon in the game and collecting all the outfits there isn’t much for post game playability

    All that being said a 7,5 is a great game in my books and would definitely recommend it    … Expand
  19. JustThatOneGuy1
    Dec 1, 2019
    6
    Pretty much the Let's Go Pikachu of 3D Mario. The game is not like 64, nor is it as challenging as Galaxy. It's rather dull.
  20. Fred95921
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    Definitely NOT the best Mario game out there. The worlds seemed relatively small and much of the game was boring, a lot of redundant work, and not enjoyable. I would put Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and sunshine all ahead of this game. Mario 64 is unfair to compare because it was from 25 years ago and the first of 3D Mario. So I would generally say this is the worst, least enjoy 3D Mario game I haveDefinitely NOT the best Mario game out there. The worlds seemed relatively small and much of the game was boring, a lot of redundant work, and not enjoyable. I would put Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and sunshine all ahead of this game. Mario 64 is unfair to compare because it was from 25 years ago and the first of 3D Mario. So I would generally say this is the worst, least enjoy 3D Mario game I have played.
    However… it is the main Mario entry on the Switch. Although it is not enjoyable, I would still recommend this game as there is still some worth to the experience. Just do not expect it to be nearly as enjoyable as Galaxy.    … Expand
  21. hammygas
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is amazing. The pure fun and joy that this game exudes is contagious. It is one of those rare games that reminds me of the nostalgic joy that video games can provide.

    Bright colorful and such a change from (seemingly) all the other popular games of the moment.
  22. For_we_are_many
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    Where to start...we don't need a lengthy discussion to arrive to the conclusion, only a lengthy play time will indicate that this game is not only the best 3D Mario game to date, but possibly the best game made in the new millennium. Mario Odyssey has the best overall design out of all games I played, ever. It's so well crafted that it makes you experience a form of complete oneness withWhere to start...we don't need a lengthy discussion to arrive to the conclusion, only a lengthy play time will indicate that this game is not only the best 3D Mario game to date, but possibly the best game made in the new millennium. Mario Odyssey has the best overall design out of all games I played, ever. It's so well crafted that it makes you experience a form of complete oneness with Mario throughout his adventure! an unprecedented and overwhelming avalanche of joy and happiness, that's the essence and the reason why we love and enjoy video games in the first place. It is the sort of generational masterpiece that may come less than once per decade, whatever games you play and love (or consoles you love and hate), DON'T MISS THIS GAME… Expand
  23. Maxson
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    A must buy for Switch owners. Super Mario Odyssey is a great game with fantastic level designs and the ability to possess things is just awesome. The bosses were pretty easy, but I had fun fighting them. Odyssey is not a long game, you can finish the main story in 8-10 hours. I took my time with this game, I made sure I didn't miss anything important on each level. The graphics areA must buy for Switch owners. Super Mario Odyssey is a great game with fantastic level designs and the ability to possess things is just awesome. The bosses were pretty easy, but I had fun fighting them. Odyssey is not a long game, you can finish the main story in 8-10 hours. I took my time with this game, I made sure I didn't miss anything important on each level. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, it's the best looking Mario game at the moment. The game has the most diverse environments than previous Mario games, and each level has a great amount of fun. Super Mario Odyssey is a great game for the fans of the series, and also newcomers. The game might be a bit easy for the average gamers, but with the fantastic level designs and unique gameplay mechanics, most people will enjoy it, and not care about the difficulty.… Expand
  24. Mallenlane
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    This is just my opinion of course, but Odyssey just isn’t up there with the best Mario games. The controls are good, though some of the motion gimmicks are unreliable, and a couple of the Cappy possessions bland. The artwork is nice, but can often feel out of place or thematically confused. The music, when there is music, is excellent. The challenge is non-existent - there really is none.This is just my opinion of course, but Odyssey just isn’t up there with the best Mario games. The controls are good, though some of the motion gimmicks are unreliable, and a couple of the Cappy possessions bland. The artwork is nice, but can often feel out of place or thematically confused. The music, when there is music, is excellent. The challenge is non-existent - there really is none. There no failure penalty at all, not even setbacks. The after game does introduce more challenging things... but not exactly exciting ones.

    The game starts strong, the middle becomes rather boring and at times a drudge, and the ending is, OK I guess? It just doesn’t have the ingenuity of the Galaxy games, or the hectic multiplayer fun of 3D World. It’s not a bad game - Mario games at their worst are better than most of what else is out there - but it is a bit of a let down.    … Expand
  25. brockcheese
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    This game is incredible and brought me back to my youth where Mario was the best game and it also reminds me a bit more of Banjo Kazooie than Mario at times.
  26. LuccaSSC
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is not only the pinnacle of the Mario formula, but the pinnacle of platformers in general. Outstanding gameplay-wise, design-wise and soundtrack-wise, it's a must-play for any gamer.
  27. Aozz101x
    Sep 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Super Mario Odyssey is one of the greatest Mario games out there. can't say that the game is better than the classics. Super Mario 64 and Sunshine.
    overall pretty good game

    the good
    - new enemies
    - the power to possessed the enemies.
    - best customization suits and hats, I've ever seen.
    - pretty good new bosses to fight.
    - not using older bosses (the Koopalings) is a nice change for once.
    - and seeing the return of the roots from 64 and Sunshine

    The Bad
    - Luigi's absent as an unlock Playable Character (from SMG/SMG 2) was a missing opportunities for this game, but he later returns for finding balloons. :D    … Expand
  28. Breikzer
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    Este juego tiene momentos realmente inolvidables, es increíble todo el amor con que Nintendo lo realizo, es simplemente sublime de inicio a fin. Excelente musica, graficos geniales, gameplay formidable etc... Además de que hay muchos momentos en los que te pones a pensar y dices, "Si, sin lugar a dudas este juego es de 10" muchos sabran a que momentos me refiero si ya lo jugaron.Este juego tiene momentos realmente inolvidables, es increíble todo el amor con que Nintendo lo realizo, es simplemente sublime de inicio a fin. Excelente musica, graficos geniales, gameplay formidable etc... Además de que hay muchos momentos en los que te pones a pensar y dices, "Si, sin lugar a dudas este juego es de 10" muchos sabran a que momentos me refiero si ya lo jugaron. Simplemente es una masterpiece.… Expand
  29. tomasz009
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    Now THAT'S what I'm talking about Nintendo. You've made the greatest 3D Mario platformer to date. That sense of freedom, adventure, and joy that you felt in Mario 64 is back. It's a mastapiece.
  30. Cerenzio
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    A Masterpiece, if you didn't already know. Tight controls, varied gameplay, excellent music. Nintendo isn't messing around. Lot's too do, at any pace you wish. Some helpful video on my YouTube: PLAYwithGREGG
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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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