Super Mario Odyssey

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  1. 1234JacobW
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    This is the 3D Mario game we all have wanted and Nintendo couldn't have done it better. The kingdoms are super fun the explore, the capture ability is genius and the soundtrack and graphics are beautiful. Game of the year in my opinion.
  2. Chicaswag123
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and it is one of the best games I have played ever. I would DEFIANTLY recommend this game and JUST PLAY IT
  3. avgpk
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    I am a Taiwan video gamer.I think SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY is best Nintendo game at Nintendo Switch.
    Very funny
  4. Darkvenom39
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    NOW THIS IS HOW A 10/10 GAME LOOKS ! The game has a well & fun story with exciting characters and beautiful open world with touches from the 8bit version of the past... The graphics look insane for a portable console and they look even better on a 4k tv screen. The soundtrack is outstanding, And the gameplay is fun & unique that fits perfectly on any way you would like to play on theNOW THIS IS HOW A 10/10 GAME LOOKS ! The game has a well & fun story with exciting characters and beautiful open world with touches from the 8bit version of the past... The graphics look insane for a portable console and they look even better on a 4k tv screen. The soundtrack is outstanding, And the gameplay is fun & unique that fits perfectly on any way you would like to play on the Nintendo Switch. Overall im glad to have this game ! and the console ! and i hope to see more great future games for nintendo ! they really deserve attention after TLOZBW and SMO !… Expand
  5. Its_Axel
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Odyssey is by far one of the greatest games on the switch. It really took my breath away. Once you get to New Donk City, it may not like a lot. But when you get all the musicians for Pauline's Quest, you are rewarded with awesome visuals, kick-ass music, and a throwback to the original Super Mario Bros with 8 bit glorious stages. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a game on the switch. The game may fall a bit short on replayability, but I don't mind that much.… Expand
  6. Ykisl
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    This is a great game!
    Interesting and addictive game play, nice music and interesting worlds.
    And good graphics.

    I think this is a good game!
  7. TheBestMarioFan
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    There is not much I can say about this fantastic game. Only that it is truly amazing how fantastic everything is and that you really need to play it.
  8. 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.
  9. nusco
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Since "Space Invaders" was all the rage, I played literally thousands of games–but I wasn't prepared for how good "Super Mario Odyssey" is. And I'm not even a Mario fan. In fact, I rarely cared enough about this character to play a Mario game before.

    "Odyssey", however, isn't just a great Mario game. It's arguably one of the greatest games ever. It's an unbridled hymn to joy that starts    Since "Space Invaders" was all the rage, I played literally thousands of games–but I wasn't prepared for how good "Super Mario Odyssey" is. And I'm not even a Mario fan. In fact, I rarely cared enough about this character to play a Mario game before.

    "Odyssey", however, isn't just a great Mario game. It's arguably one of the greatest games ever. It's an unbridled hymn to joy that starts surprising you after a few minutes of play, and keeps surprising you every few minutes, again and again, up to the closing credits–and beyond. Every corner in "Odyssey" hides a secret–and there are many, many corners, spread across a surprising number of mini-open-world levels that feel like they came out of an LSD trip–but a very good one.

    Games, even the best ones, are based on repetition. There are few activities in gaming that keep their shine after repeating them hundreds of times. Hence, the best thing I can say about "Odyssey" is this: I've collected hundreds of moons in this game–and yet, when I found a new one, I still smile. Every single time.    … Expand
  10. elbendygamer74
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    It's a very good game, Nintendo this is the best game I see ever of mario it has a very good play graphics and other
  11. AKthaBeast
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    This game is on another level....there is so much to do here with some stars being challenging while others bring back a nostalgic feel. This game is truly an instant classic
  12. SaladFace
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    It's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience anyIt's real good. The levels are really fun to play, even if you aren't a mario fan. The only kingdoms that I would say are a disappointment are the cloud, ruined, and dark side. They aren't interesting, just bosses. I did love the metro, luncheon, bowser, and darker side. They really did hold up. The music is just a wonder, but if you don't beat the game, you won't be able to experience any song you want.… Expand
  13. SmileyAgate2124
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    This game is a testament to Nintendo's unwavering ability to make us smile.
  14. Mc_Blobby
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    wow just wow this has to be the best platformer I have ever played the kingdoms look amazing the moons are the perfect incentive to explore and is overall an amazing successor to super Mario 64 and super Mario sunshine
  15. SomeRandomMan
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    When I first booted up Super Mario Odyssey, I thought, "This game might be good. I didn't like Super Mario 3D world so we shall see." Oh boy was I wrong. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I didn't see any of the trailers or commercials. Cappy is a fantastic addition, and i really like what use he is to Mario. You can use him as a jumping platform and the capture mechanic. Oh, theWhen I first booted up Super Mario Odyssey, I thought, "This game might be good. I didn't like Super Mario 3D world so we shall see." Oh boy was I wrong. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I didn't see any of the trailers or commercials. Cappy is a fantastic addition, and i really like what use he is to Mario. You can use him as a jumping platform and the capture mechanic. Oh, the capture mechanic. It is extremely useful and creative. All of the kingdoms are well-designed and good in their own way. My personal favorite has to be the Wooded Kingdom. The music is great and the level itself has some great puzzles and platforming. The Lost Woods is a great addition, but can be annoying when trying to get moons. Speaking of moons, they are the main collectible and there are 880 moons in all, but you can get a maximum of 999 when buying from Crazy Cap. Crazy Cap is the game's shop, where you buy all of the things the game has to offer. You buy these items with coins and purple coins, which are exclusive to separate kingdoms. Super Mario Odyssey's bosses are extremely original and creative. Overall, this game is extremely well-designed and an amazing sandbox game. 10/10.… Expand
  16. LeSonicFan298
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. YES YES YES ALL THE YES! This game...THIS! GAME! IT'S THE BEST THING I'VE PLAYED IN A LONG TIME! As someone who grew up playing games like Sunshine and Galaxy it would make perfect sense for Nintendo to step back into their comfort zone why'll also pushing their mascot forward. And if anything it was a perfect idea. They pushed Mario back into the open world, sandbox styled gameplay why'll making him explore all these great, wide, wacky worlds (Sorry. I just had to) And bringing back old characters like Pauline and even put Mario in Nintendo's version of dark souls. All the controls feel fluid and nice. They're not too stiff but not to loose either. Basically a perfect mix of the two. The one problem i have with Mario in this game is that trying to move on small platforms are in the sky is pretty, pretty, pretty hard. With the sky you do have a bit more control since throwing Cappy allows you to snap your movement in a different direction but when you're trying to sneak on a platform to be sure not to fall into some icky goop in the Lost Kingdom it can be really hard and you might even end up falling down and doing the exact opposite of what you wanted to do in some cases, depending on where you are. Other than that the game is just absolutely phenomenal. I mean it has it's flaws as all games do but you can still enjoy the heck out of it from start to finish. All the post game content is great as well. You've got the Mushroom Kingdom, you have more power moons to collect, You have Weegee's Balloon World and you even have more costumes to collect. Definitely the best game i have picked up in ages and i hope it stays that way.… Expand
  17. Holden988
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    As I have 100%ed every 3D Mario except Sunshine, I had high expectations for Odyssey, and it by no means disappointed. Great game!
  18. NXDIAZ1
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities.There are no words to describe the experience that I had while playing this game. The joy of finding Power Moons, the fun of taking control of iconic enemies and wearing snazzy costumes is indescribable. There are no rules on what you can do, not limits that you can't break, and no challenge that is unbeatable. The level design is absolutely unrivaled, nor are the amount of possibilities. There is just you, your mission to save the Princess, Bowsers minions, and a HELL of a lot of Power moons in your way. Oh, and also the controls are amazing. Never have I found joy in simply moving a character around. This is a must buy, no going around it. That is the general review.

    This is the personal review:
    When I was young, my family owned a WII and a DS. we had a collective amount of about 10 games for each system. The most fun i had was playing Mario Kart and Wii sports, and that was about it. We eventually sold our Wii, and for 5 years, that was the last time I played a Mario game. Then one day, I was in school and I was looking for computer games to kill the time. I eventually found this game called "Super Mario World". I was like "Super Mario World? What's this? It's probably just some dumb fan game." But it was unblocked, so I thought "why not?" and I played it on a web emulator. (I didn't know at the time) After that I found the game really enjoyable, but a bit challenging. Then, I found Super Mario 64 on my free time, downloaded an emulator and rom, and played. Again, it was fun, but I could tell it wasn't aging fine, and it took me a while to realize I could just play via controller (Don't play 3d games on keyboard). After both those games, I begged my parents to get a Switch, so that I could play Mario Kart 8 and Breath of the Wild, and also Super Mario Odyssey when it came out. In august, I got the Switch and 2 months later, the game that inspired this review. As I am typing this i am tear driven, not because I returned the game, but because playing this game has made me realize how much I missed out when I was younger. Everything in this game makes me feel like I'm 6 again, when I felt invincible and never worried about anything. That's why I've written this review 6 months after the games release. The exploration is probably the best part about this game, but there was never a boring part at any point. This game is so fun in-fact, that it has inspired me to start off on the creation of my own games.
    Perhaps I am wrong, perhaps Mario Odyssey is just a passing Fad, and in a few years it'll start to age like its predecessors before it. But in my eyes, this game is a timeless masterpiece, and nothing can change that    … Expand
  19. Vinolira
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Na minha opinião, só o fato de ser possível controlar os inimigos já torna esse jogo um dos melhores jogos do Mario, senão o melhor, de todos os tempos.
  20. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Cada reino do jogo é unico, dando a vontade de explorar mais e mais, os controles são otimos principalmente do Cappy, as luas são balanceadas no quesito dificuldade, algumas são faceis outras ja dificeis, a musica é fantastica, fazendo uma combinação otima entre o reino e a musica, fantastico!
  21. OmegaRejectz
    May 13, 2018
    10
    I don’t know why I’m so late on these reviews; and what the literal **** is with these people ruining the score with these 0s cause they’re little **** that have no souls? This game is an actual fame that makes you feel like a human being with emotion and being able to actually play a game without microtransactions and **** and personality. There’s so many dog**** open worlds such as ACI don’t know why I’m so late on these reviews; and what the literal **** is with these people ruining the score with these 0s cause they’re little **** that have no souls? This game is an actual fame that makes you feel like a human being with emotion and being able to actually play a game without microtransactions and **** and personality. There’s so many dog**** open worlds such as AC Origins that released on the same day, this game set a new bar for games and brought Mario back to the stands. This game truly is fantastic and exceeded all my hopes and dreams! I love actually being able to enjoy a game and not having some bull**** ruined by the developer or publisher. Its polished, works well, and the joy cons make the game feel so unique and work perfectly! MASTAPIECE… Expand
  22. Discocow
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This game is so amazing, I believe people over hyped the wrong game when BOTW and Odyssey were announced. I think that Super Mario Odyssey should get praised more for its open world style based game. Each world felt completely different from the last. It kept me coming back to see what kingdom I would be going to next! If you have a switch and you DON'T have this game BUY IT!
  23. AngiSGC
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing.
    I don't even know how to express how good this game is in words.
    Instead, i'll just state the pros and cons. PROS: You know your game is good when it's fun to just move around, Mario's moveset is bigger than ever, there's even a new move: the infnite roll! and a returning one, the dive! Cappy, he's a great addition, he makes for an awesome feature that never gets old and    Amazing.
    I don't even know how to express how good this game is in words.
    Instead, i'll just state the pros and cons.
    PROS:
    You know your game is good when it's fun to just move around, Mario's moveset is bigger than ever, there's even a new move: the infnite roll! and a returning one, the dive!
    Cappy, he's a great addition, he makes for an awesome feature that never gets old and keeps things fresh so that it never feels like the same, and it doesn't feel like an after though, too! Its very fleshed out and balanced, just the way I like it.
    The OST, just, the OST.
    The world are massive! There's so much to see and do and they're so filled with charm!
    The boss battles are so creative and original, each one test the skills that you learned in that world, which I really like!
    The Snapshot mode is an awesome feature, now you can make memes like never before!
    There is SO MUCH POST GAME CONTENT ITS UNREAL! I won't spoil it but there's a lot.
    The costumes, although being cosmetics, are a very nice addition to Odyssey and are just so cool! They reference so many things and is such a good bit of fan service to long time fans.
    The fact they brought back Pauline from the dead puts a smile on my face.
    The difficulty is just right: it goes from baby to semi challenging, not hard, just challenging, its just right for newcomers and old-timers alike.
    Multiplayer is a nice addition, although it can get pretty hecktic lol.

    CONS:
    The Power Moons are everywhere, and sometimes too easy to get: Kick a rock, POWER MOON, Sit on a bench next to a lonely guy, POWER MOON. BREATHE OXYGEN, POWER MOON For me, this didn't affect my experience with the game too much, but its still worth mentioning, as this can be a major turn off for some.
    Motion controls are forced down your throat and some moves are locked behind them, didn't bother me too much since the Joy Cons were my main controllers but if you're using a pro controller, this can be infuriating.

    And that's it!
    Should you buy this ga-YES.
    Overall, I give this game a 10/10.
    No, its not perfect, but whether you're a long time fan or have never played a video game EVER, you're gonna have a great time!    … Expand
  24. HTGPlayz
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the leastMy favorite game of all time, Super Mario Odyssey is here! keep in mind, this review is coming from a kid. Now, one thing I want to mention. Everybody says this game is too easy, but why? I just don't get it. If you think this game is easy, well, make it harder on yourself! There are so many different moons in each kingdom it's insane! If you are going for the easiest moons, and the least amount of moons possible, then it's your fault that the game is easy! All you need to do is go and force yourself to find those more difficult moons!
    The music in this game is absolutely flawless. I wouldn't say BOTW status there, but the music really matched well with the environment. I always felt like I was "in it".
    Gameplay mechanics? Perfect. Cappy adds a whole new level to this wide, expansive game, and really makes it more fun to move around. The controls never feel like they are slipping in your hands, and Mario just moves so well that even if you are going around, collecting Moons that you've already gotten, you still have fun doing it! I literally wander around kingdoms for no apparent reason, just because I love moving Mario so much.
    Oh, and can't forget about the post game content. No spoilers here, but just to say, there is infinite post game content. With added secrets, added stages, Koopa Freerunning, and now even Luigi's Balloon World, you will never get bored!
    And, just all of the throwbacks to the old Mario games, like 64, and even a surprising amount of Sunshine, there is infinite nostalgia for you to crunch down on, like a never ending feast.
    Honestly, just everything about this wide, open-world game makes me want to never put it down. 10/10.    … Expand
  25. B-Bog
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Well, I think pretty much everything has already been said about this game. It's Mario at his absolute best. Razortight controls, beautiful varied worlds, tons and TONS of Moons to collect, the typical Mario/Nintendo charme, nostalgic 8 and 64-bit throwbacks, an amazing new gameplay mechanic in form of Cappy... This game has literally everything you could ask for in a Mario game. If youWell, I think pretty much everything has already been said about this game. It's Mario at his absolute best. Razortight controls, beautiful varied worlds, tons and TONS of Moons to collect, the typical Mario/Nintendo charme, nostalgic 8 and 64-bit throwbacks, an amazing new gameplay mechanic in form of Cappy... This game has literally everything you could ask for in a Mario game. If you have a Switch and you don't own this game, what the fock are you doing???

    P.S. I find the bad reviews here to be hilarious. These are people who also give BotW a ZERO and Batman vs. Superman a TEN. Go figure.    … Expand
  26. DieFer10
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving aThis review is in english and spanish: Is a great game with Zelda the best game of the hybrid console of nintendo. Change the idea to which Mario has accustomed us, the graphic and sound effects are impeccable, the console runs the game without any problem and enjoy the view seeing worlds as beautiful as the tree kingdom. You can enjoy the new options in the series such as driving a motorcycle, riding a Jaxi and what I liked the most is the possibility of having enemies and attacking with our new adventure companion named Capy. The new worlds and the plot hook the player and the diversity of the worlds helps them to be very different from each other and very funny. The Moons give you many more hours of exploration and fun. There are also minigames like the search balloons that give you a lot of fun. In short a compulsory purchase for your Nintendo Switch because it is a great game. Un juegazo con Zelda el mejor juego de la consola híbrida de nintendo. Cambia la idea a las que Mario nos tiene acostumbrado, los efectos graficos y de sonido son impecables la consola corre el juego sin ningun problema y disfruta la vista viendo mundos tan bonitos como el reino arbolado. Se disfruta las nuevas opciones en la saga como conducir una moto, montar un Jaxi y lo que más me ha gustado es la posibillad de poseer enemigos y atacar con nuestro nuevo compañero de aventura llamado Capy. Los nuevos mundos y la trama enganchan al jugador y la diversidad de los mundos ayuda a que sean muy diferente de cada uno y muy divertidos. Las Lunas le dan muchas mas horas de exploracion y diversion. Además hay minijuegos como el busca globos que te dan mucha diversion. En resumen una compra obligaroria para vuestra Nintendo Switch por que es un gran juego.… Expand
  27. Pl4nt
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Platforming at its finest, Mario at its peak, and fun in its purest form. A Switch without Odyssey is as absurd a concept as Odyssey without a Switch. Buy this game.
  28. KaedenTheCritic
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Trust me when I saw Mario Odyssey is one of the best games of all time. You need to play this. Even if the story is short, the game will give you at least 40 hours of fun with the creative design, moons, huge kingdoms, and replay-ability. Buy it now.
  29. ArturReview
    May 18, 2019
    10
    The perfect 3D Mario game. Amazing graphics, great soundtrack, innovative gameplay mechanics.
  30. Nintendo_Nerd
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for monthsThis is my favorite Mario game of all time and is my second favorite game ever. This game is for everyone; kids, adults, testers, speed runners, etc.. Nintendo perfects the basis of Mario 64 and Sunshine and mashes them together in this amazing collect-a-thon. This game knows no bounds, anything you think Nintendo would've done with this game, they did. This game had me hooked for months until I 100%ed it. To date, this is the only game that made me think, when I wasn't playing it, "Man, I want to do that again!" The movement is easily the highlight for me. Mario moves so fluently and smooth. Any person who ever plays games, pick this up ASAP.… 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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