Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. Ristycakes
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Price Rating $60/$60

    Pros +Capture mechanic is a blast! Every time you find something new to capture, its a treat +Controlling Mario feels smooth and satisfying +Level style of Mario 64 and Sunshine. it's a welcome return +Lots of fun costumes +So many moons to collect. The game really opens up after you beat Bowser Cons -Only requires a little more than 100 moons to beat the    Price Rating $60/$60

    Pros
    +Capture mechanic is a blast! Every time you find something new to capture, its a treat
    +Controlling Mario feels smooth and satisfying
    +Level style of Mario 64 and Sunshine. it's a welcome return
    +Lots of fun costumes
    +So many moons to collect. The game really opens up after you beat Bowser

    Cons
    -Only requires a little more than 100 moons to beat the game bare minimum. Without spoiling how many moons there are, that's not a lot of moons. if you stop playing after the final boss, you're missing out on most of the game
    -Waggle controls are a little annoying    … Expand
  2. xstrome16
    Jul 28, 2018
    9
    The people at Nintendo never fail to impress with these kind of Mario games. And Mario Odyssey is just another chapter in the greatest Nintendo games of all time. The graphics in this game are beautiful, and each kingdom is packed with hidden moons and side missions that'll keep you interested for countless hours. The storyline is well thought out and executed excellently. The game is ableThe people at Nintendo never fail to impress with these kind of Mario games. And Mario Odyssey is just another chapter in the greatest Nintendo games of all time. The graphics in this game are beautiful, and each kingdom is packed with hidden moons and side missions that'll keep you interested for countless hours. The storyline is well thought out and executed excellently. The game is able to bring nostalgia around every corner while giving exciting new features and enemies. I give it 9/10 because I personally don't think it is quite as good as some previous games, such as the Mario Galaxy series or Mario 64, but it is definitely amazing nonetheless. Buy this if you are a long time fan of the franchise, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  3. Yay_Von
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    Great Game!!!!!!!! This is a one of a kind game!!! When in Earth did they show Mario's nipples!!!!! I'm proud of you Nintendo! i'm giving you a 9/10 instead of 10/10 because you've got to understand that you can't just add nipples on Mario without a bellybutton. Find this helpful if you agree.
  4. Maarten95
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Nintendo still got it! This game is amazing. The graphics are nice and the level design is much fun. Every area feels different and looks great. The music very well done. Unfornately there is not much story. This is to be expected since Nintendo never really suceeded in that part. The gameplay however makes more than up for con. For me this is the best mario game since the mario GalaxyNintendo still got it! This game is amazing. The graphics are nice and the level design is much fun. Every area feels different and looks great. The music very well done. Unfornately there is not much story. This is to be expected since Nintendo never really suceeded in that part. The gameplay however makes more than up for con. For me this is the best mario game since the mario Galaxy series. I hope we get to see a mario odessey 2 in the future.… Expand
  5. donmopa
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    A must, as all Marios. Cappy add new mechanics levels. Very balanced, linear game it is quite easy, but some moons are very challenging.
  6. NuclearPhoenix
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    A joy to play, experience, watch and listen; from start to finish!
    A must play to anyone who owns a Switch.
  7. TheVirtualDude
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Out of all Mario games I could play I didn’t think any would beat Mario 64, but this did. From start to finish this game is amazing. I collected all the moons. The only thing I’d change is the fact that you need to buy to get to 999
  8. NathanielBandy
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Mario Odyssey is a must play. This game is stunning looking and has suuchh good gameplay, and has a lot of great content
  9. ByJuanvi
    Apr 11, 2020
    7
    Tis game start good bust after the first hour in game the game is boring and absolutely repetitive for go to the darkest part in the moon you need 500 moons and you can buy it it is very ridiculuos, where is the dificult here in all the game and more than 40h playing only the most difficult part is in the post game when you are in the darkest part of the moon and capy is so cheat is veryTis game start good bust after the first hour in game the game is boring and absolutely repetitive for go to the darkest part in the moon you need 500 moons and you can buy it it is very ridiculuos, where is the dificult here in all the game and more than 40h playing only the most difficult part is in the post game when you are in the darkest part of the moon and capy is so cheat is very easy pas the game and for me is only recommended for the childrens there are a lot of Mario´s better than this.… Expand
  10. bancandrei
    May 22, 2020
    7
    I was really excited for this one, but in the end it kind of falls flat. It is an enjoyable experience, but it doesn't have the wow factor that Mario 64 had. I guess I have to be a kid again to fully appreciate it.
  11. odyssey_throwav
    May 13, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recently replayed the game and all was well until I started to play Lake Kingdom. I really hate drowning damage and Cheep Cheeps moved too slow, so I turned on assist mode. I really don't like the 6 bonus hearts, because they make the game too easy in my opinion. I toggled assist mode off for Wooded Kingdom, not only because of the extra hearts, but also because disabling instadeath when falling off ledges is boring. Then I got to Seaside Kingdom and turned on assist mode. Ground pounding the squid was pretty hard, but I managed. After that, I went to Luncheon Kingdom, struggled to capture the fire thing, fell into the lava, repeated the process twice, and then ragequitted. However, the rest of the game is awesome and fun. I just wish there was an assist config like in Celeste and Darkest Dungeon because just two options are pretty limiting and extreme. Overall, I recommend this game if you can get over these annoyances.… Expand
  12. Persondj
    May 27, 2020
    5
    Just a bunch of moon grabs with little to no challenge. It’s a beautiful game just boring and not really that fun. Great for younger kids but I won’t be replaying this game.
  13. Phenomcritic
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    yes this is super low because i'm not a fan of Nintendo but i wanted to try Mario and it failed an important mission which is to draw in new fans. the formula is still old but the controlling hat is a nice idea. don't take my opinion this game is not for me but might be for you
  14. Raulfox
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Broh this game is **** i hate this game so much, I am a simple person but it is very boring to play this game and its boring missions
  15. EmCza
    Apr 7, 2023
    0
    Boring and overrated sandbox game, one of the worst Mario game I ever played. Some solutions are really fun, but only for while. If you want great 3D Mario game check 3D All Stars or Bowser's Fury addition to 3D World (and 3D World is much much better than this crap).
  16. manujm23
    Aug 21, 2020
    5
    Si eres un niño pequeño seguramente te guste este juego, pero si eres adulto te vas a aburrir mucho con este juego
  17. Emanuelshemesh
    Jan 20, 2021
    1
    Worst game ever to many hats My god there are to many hats Why all the hats Thats is all
  18. PrincessRescuer
    Feb 17, 2021
    2
    I do not understand the general consensus of SMO. The game is more of a tour than a game. Deaths range from trivial to beneficial. It has some of the least replay value in any 3D Mario. The controls are unintuitive and not fun to use. Rarely do transformations benefit you. There is little to no art cohesion as all the characters from different worlds look like they belong in differentI do not understand the general consensus of SMO. The game is more of a tour than a game. Deaths range from trivial to beneficial. It has some of the least replay value in any 3D Mario. The controls are unintuitive and not fun to use. Rarely do transformations benefit you. There is little to no art cohesion as all the characters from different worlds look like they belong in different games. And the bosses are terrible. The Broodals are too cute. At one point you fight a gigantic dragon that makes me wonder why Bowser is necessary. I do not look forward to seeing characters from this game in spin-off games- or being reminded of Odyssey in General. Disappointing game. Don’t bother now that better 3D Mario games are on the Switch.… Expand
  19. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    4
    mario o

    cons
    total letdown if not for the first song
    game is entirely unplayable for those who have not played mario in a long time
    ugly enemies not tuned in with the mario theme

    pros
    that one song
  20. ophone
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    A magnificent 3D platformer, full of references to older Mario games.
    Graphically it's stunning for a Nintendo game, the musical score carries the whole thing majestically and the controls are neat as we're used to in Mario games, while offering a few new concepts which are refreshing and probably becoming a staple in future Mario games.
  21. MetalSoArtFenix
    Nov 5, 2021
    0
    0/10 Одна Из Худший Игр Во Вселенной 0/10.............................................................................................................................
  22. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    One of two games I've played that was literally fun the entire time, no dull moments.
  23. guicalistrato
    May 27, 2023
    10
    the best 3d mario game and one of the best games ever made. a truly masterpiece.
  24. Simular_Sound
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Back in 2017 I played this game, and I was blown away. From the amount of creativity to the visuals. Odyssey is the most creative Mario game yet. Back to 2017 however, after my first playthrough, I attempted to play Odyssey again, and after I beat the sand kingdom, I started to dislike the game. It felt boring, and bland. How could something so epic be something so boring and bland? AfterBack in 2017 I played this game, and I was blown away. From the amount of creativity to the visuals. Odyssey is the most creative Mario game yet. Back to 2017 however, after my first playthrough, I attempted to play Odyssey again, and after I beat the sand kingdom, I started to dislike the game. It felt boring, and bland. How could something so epic be something so boring and bland? After many years after trying to replay the game, I tried out something different. As after my first time beating Odyssey, I attempted to find as many stars as possible, making all the fun and interest in the world go to waste. I learned that in order to enjoy Odyssey again, I should explore at my own pace. I started to move on to different worlds once I wondered around. And you know what, it worked. I never had as much fun in Odyssey, until I started to learn to enjoy the game. And once I finished it, it really did make me glad I finished it. Odyssey is such a unique game. The amount of style is unmatched. While Odyssey is not my favorite Mario game, it sure is one of the best. You just need to learn to enjoy the game. Only three things I can complain about are simply the game being easy, that there should be more to do after the game ends, and that the story does not grab me as other games such as Super Mario Galaxy did. Mario Odyssey is just another example of how unique the 3d Mario games are. The only thing to note is that in order to enjoy the game, you need to enjoy the game! Not overwhelmingly focused on getting the moons and beating the game as fast as possible. Playing Odyssey reminded me that you need to see games like you were a kid again, not focused on all of the challenges, but by letting your curiosity go on.… Expand
  25. Quinntendo
    Feb 6, 2023
    0
    I hate this game bcuz Sonic was really bad but then mario showed up so yeah
  26. Julianlink
    May 19, 2023
    0
    Overrated cr*p for d*mb*sses or children. I don't understand why people don't hate nintendo. They release the same cr*p for a lot of money. If you're a Nintendo fan, you're nothing.
  27. Ieatbabieslol
    Apr 8, 2023
    0
    The game is really fun but It lacks the 2-d part of 2-d and 3-d and the poses u can do are really sus. I find that there are to many glitches and the balloon thing is so **** because u have epic meta speed runners that use glitches to hide there balloon and then an average Joe sees it but cant do a tripe ground pound flying cap jump to get it
  28. Gamemois1
    Apr 17, 2023
    4
    This game is so OVERRATED!
    It's just mid as **** !
    +It's a children game so ?
  29. Link_27
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Très très bon jeu de plateforme, bien qu'un peu facile (sauf la dernière zone qui est extrèment dure)
    Meilleur jeu Mario qui dépasse même Mario Galaxy
  30. Cbt69
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kinda overrated tbh, I mean good game, but story is mid and predictable. Playing the main antagonist was cool, but that‘s it.… Expand
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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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