Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7655 Ratings

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  1. bassGST
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    The game itself is pretty fun and jaw dropping to look at when it comes to visuals and mechanics for how the game allows you to do anything your way! But to keep it simple, it was upsetting that the bosses in the game were not so difficult, it felt more like getting it over with to go to the next area. All in all, super fun game and recommend anyone to buy it or gift it to someone
  2. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    El juego es bueno, aunque se hace bastante fácil, la duración es corta para lo que se espera. Muy bonitos gráficos.
  3. Emr3
    Feb 16, 2020
    7
    This is not that cool so epic or else its just ok,its not good as galaxy or other The storyline is not good .the moon system is pretty nice ngl but the game its very very short i finnishded in 40 hours. at least i got it on sale.
  4. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    This game is the definition of fun. Movement is fluid hell, it's fun just jumping around. The new feature of being able to capture enemies is really fun and adds a lot of variety. Even the story is pretty good (for a Mario game). This is the definitive collectathon.
  5. Hypes11
    Feb 10, 2020
    0
    Every moment of Odyssey is fun. The movement is so fluid and easy but still has room for advanced techniques. The music and graphics are delightful. Looking for secrets in vastly different worlds and takibg on some of the more challenging obstacles are all fun.

    If I force myself to complain, the story moves you through all the worlds a bit too fast. But reexploring each world is always    Every moment of Odyssey is fun. The movement is so fluid and easy but still has room for advanced techniques. The music and graphics are delightful. Looking for secrets in vastly different worlds and takibg on some of the more challenging obstacles are all fun.

    If I force myself to complain, the story moves you through all the worlds a bit too fast. But reexploring each world is always fun and the quick paced story makes it more enjoyble for speedrunners. A lot of the moons are really easy and some are a tad repetetive but there are also tons of surprises and more than a few exra hard ones.    … Expand
  6. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    A joy to play right off the bat, and a slam dunk for the Mario series. It's not my favourite one, and could've enjoyed more co-op play the likes of Super Mario 3D World enjoyed on the Wii-U. But the graphics and homage to certain older game in the series was a welcome treat.
  7. smahlt
    Feb 4, 2020
    5
    Not bad, but not amazing either. Extremely overrated. I have yet to even complete it because it just does not suck me in. Unlike this game, I could pop in Mario 64 or Sunshine and have a blast.
  8. Tricky123
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Best mario game till date, the 3d is absolutely perfect and a gust of fresh air. Overall just absolutely amazing game. 10/10 would buy again.
  9. X2ELIAS6X
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Einer der besten Spiele dieser Konsolengeneration.Leider find ich die meisten Monde nicht so nice deswegen nur ne 9
  10. warcraftrefund2
    Feb 1, 2020
    7
    Pretty good game, actually my favorite 3D Mario game. Lots of creative worlds, sharp controls, the only problem is that the "Moons", which are what you collect this time, can sometimes feel a bit cheap, as there are too many of them and some are too easy to get. Some of the worlds are too small, and it could have used another world or two, but overall a solid game.
  11. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    I rarely finish Mario games. A consequence of personally being poor at platforming,

    That said, Mario Odyssey's suite of moves, transformations, colorful playgrounds, and numerous collectables saw me all the way through to credits.
    And what a send off it was! I cannot recommend this game enough!
  12. lolapug4
    Jan 31, 2020
    1
    I don't really get what people like about Mario, Nintendo is milking Mario and everybody is okay, but if Activision, Sony or Microsoft are milking it is not okay
  13. RZaga
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most fun games to play and explore. The mechanics of Cappy and Mario's new arsenal of jumps were implemented very seamlessly and are easy to get used to. Controlling all the fun and adorable characters and objects brought a fun and kiddy feel and there was a lot of variety in the extra abilities you gain while possessing an object.

    Moons are an absolute joy to collect. Every    One of the most fun games to play and explore. The mechanics of Cappy and Mario's new arsenal of jumps were implemented very seamlessly and are easy to get used to. Controlling all the fun and adorable characters and objects brought a fun and kiddy feel and there was a lot of variety in the extra abilities you gain while possessing an object.

    Moons are an absolute joy to collect. Every time you see and catch one you feel a burst of joy and happiness.

    The worlds were very beautiful and creative, each with their own little gimmicks. Though some of the worlds felt small and boring to me, it did not take away the amazing feel obtained from the other amazing worlds like New Donk City. The festival sequence in New Donk was one of the best feelings I've had playing a game ever.

    One complaint of the game I've seen from others is that it's an easy game, which is true. However, that's not necessarily a bad thing in my opinion. Gameplay against the bosses still felt exciting and creative, with all the beautiful designs to keep you amazed.

    Mario Odyssey is a game that is familiar in basic gameplay but still keeps up Nintendo's desire to innovate with every single title they release.    … Expand
  14. FortniteSteve
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    A amazing game with excellent controls, stages, design, graphics, and mechanics. On par with Alvin and the chipmunks for Wii
  15. emu0
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely great game. It's so colourful and beautiful that it's a joy either play it or watch someone playing. Huge world that brings tons of hours of joy and fun. After 50 hours playing this game, I haven't completed 100 % the game yet.
  16. SleepNot
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Best kids adventure game I have ever played. My 7 years old daughter love it so much!
  17. MoviesMan99
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This is just a perfect game! It has everything I want in a Mario game: the open world and how it feels like I'm playing Mario 64!
  18. Spagh8tti
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    I have never played a 3D Mario (apart from Mario 64 at someone's house for just a little bit years ago) before this one because when I got my GameCube my parents only bought me pretty much third party games like Fifa and all that jazz so I never got to experience Sunshine even though I asked them to buy it for me. This game is just filled with joy and everything about it makes me a happyI have never played a 3D Mario (apart from Mario 64 at someone's house for just a little bit years ago) before this one because when I got my GameCube my parents only bought me pretty much third party games like Fifa and all that jazz so I never got to experience Sunshine even though I asked them to buy it for me. This game is just filled with joy and everything about it makes me a happy man, the controls are tight, the worlds are all so different from each other and it never feels repetitive, awesome game and a must buy for everyone that owns a Switch.… Expand
  19. 012A
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Que jogo lindo! Mundos espetaculares, gráficos maravilhosos, usa muito bem o chapéu, jogabilidade excelente, poucos erros que ainda são difíceis de notar e muito mais. Na minha opinião, esse jogo é o melhor Mario 3D e entra no meu top 5 de melhores jogos da série!
  20. zdzeee
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    An amazing game! Recommend to any one at any age! Enjoy the pure joy of games.
  21. cgkean
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Enjoyable for young and old with a variety of gameplay to keep you entertained. Perfect for those that are time-restricted and want an accessible experience any time of day. Super creative and fun, showcasing the best of the Switch in it's most favourable light
  22. 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
  23. 89iogre9up
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    lets see, mario move set is purely amazing, the best of any mario game i have ever played, i played every 3D major mario release. cappy is the best mario ''powerup'' (not really a power-up though) in any mario game, being able to play as a lot of things is cool, sadly ads hyped it up to be where you could play as nearly anything, but its fine because what you can play as is still a lot,lets see, mario move set is purely amazing, the best of any mario game i have ever played, i played every 3D major mario release. cappy is the best mario ''powerup'' (not really a power-up though) in any mario game, being able to play as a lot of things is cool, sadly ads hyped it up to be where you could play as nearly anything, but its fine because what you can play as is still a lot, difficultly is way too easy, wish there was a hard mode, still a great game, 9/10 recommend… Expand
  24. Welkinz
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    It is arguably the best Mario game that has ever been made. Each world is so unique and fun. It has some difficult challenges in game that you can only pass with many practices and good skills, but most of the part was easy to ensure every player can enjoy the worlds.
  25. Jos1442
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente incrível, com certeza um dos melhores jogos já criados. Não encontrei nenhuma falha ou bug durante minha jogatina. Apesar de os chefes não serem grande desafio, são criativos e muito bem trabalhados. Mas não é por os chefes serem fáceis que o jogo deixa de ser desafiador. Existem vários puzzles bem desafiadores e divertidos. O jogo possui cenários incríveis eEsse jogo é simplesmente incrível, com certeza um dos melhores jogos já criados. Não encontrei nenhuma falha ou bug durante minha jogatina. Apesar de os chefes não serem grande desafio, são criativos e muito bem trabalhados. Mas não é por os chefes serem fáceis que o jogo deixa de ser desafiador. Existem vários puzzles bem desafiadores e divertidos. O jogo possui cenários incríveis e criativos. Esse jogo é simplesmente perfeito.… Expand
  26. rodpc
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    3D Platforming perfection. Even with collect-a-thon elements that are new to Mario games, this game balances nostalgia, world building, ease of play and eventual (albeit scarce) challenges perfectly.
    That’s a must play if I’ve ever seen one.
  27. lui93
    Dec 28, 2019
    3
    Story and progression :
    The game is fairly entertaining to play, but it's lacking an developing story or interest to keep playing. Every level is the same, you just missed bowser and have to chase him to the next. I only kept playing too see when something new would happen.
    Gameplay: The puzzles on each level are very easy. You don't feel smart for solving them and there is little to    Story and progression :
    The game is fairly entertaining to play, but it's lacking an developing story or interest to keep playing. Every level is the same, you just missed bowser and have to chase him to the next. I only kept playing too see when something new would happen.

    Gameplay:
    The puzzles on each level are very easy. You don't feel smart for solving them and there is little to no feeling of joy after completing them. However the game is still a "challenge" due to the controls being so badly designed in this game. More often than not Mario runs in the wrong direction, jumps late, or falls off edges. The way he moves have an acceleration that is way off for a feeling of controll and arcade. The camera makes you loose depth and often take control and force you to look in a direction where it's not really necessary and is in sabotages more than it helps.

    Graphics and visuals:
    The graphics is the best thing about this game. They are very nice and good looking. Every level looked unique and has many characters. Animations are nothing short of perfect. Vfx is awesome and 3D models are of quality. Simply very well done and beautiful.

    Conclusion:
    Over all this is a game worth playing if you don't have anything else to play. But it's a backwards designed game, where it's being more frustrating to play than it is challenging your intellect as a player. The hard part is not marios mission, it's to make him do what you want. But while struggling you'll see very polished visuals.    … Expand
  28. Janek1907
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    Mario Odyssey is a really good 3D Mario, it has a good graphic, good gameplay, good boss fights and so on. Why only 9? The thing is, I really Prefer Mario games with levels (like 3D world, galaxy) and the kingdoms are not really big. But I have to say that this is a game which makes only fun.
  29. gabrielrodvil
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    This game is the most overrated childish nonsense I have ever played in my entire life, from my gaming beginnings with NES and PS1 all the way to Switch and PS4. Mario Odyssey is so overrated it is a symbol of how hollow this industry has become.

    How on Earth can any reviewer give this anything higher than 7? It makes no sense. This game is only perceived as good because it is a Mario    This game is the most overrated childish nonsense I have ever played in my entire life, from my gaming beginnings with NES and PS1 all the way to Switch and PS4. Mario Odyssey is so overrated it is a symbol of how hollow this industry has become.

    How on Earth can any reviewer give this anything higher than 7? It makes no sense. This game is only perceived as good because it is a Mario game. You take Mario out of the equation and any person with more than two brain cells will tell you that this game is mediocre at best. It has the worst level design I have ever seen in a platformer, but also the ugliest. This game is ugly as hell. The graphics are not blatantly bad, but its design and style lack so much originality that it is very sad to witness. The enemies are also designed with laziness. Heck, the entire game is lazy; it's as if they didnt want to make any effort and decided to put the first designs that popped into their minds whilst using rehashed and cheap ideas from the past.

    Why does this happen? why do reviewers lack attitude and respect towards their readers? how is it possible that such a mediocre experience receives accolades just because of the franchise it represents? 97 on Metacritic? Is the gaming world gone idiotic?

    The main issue here isn't that the game is bad and the reviewers are catering to nostalgia-driven products, nor is the fact that the game never ever justifies a full AAA purchase, but truly the problem here is that these near perfect scores speak terribly of this industry and robs other properties, those that really make an effort, from the limelight that is always reserved for these nostalgic franchises. A concurrent 10/10 on both IGN and GameSpot? that is not only absurd, but also disrespectful and irresponsible. All the games that have received 10/10 on both websites have proven to be amazing, regardless of how much people like them or not. But this? this is garbage compared to any 9/10 game, imagine when compared to a combined 10/10. Then what is the point of these scores? What is the point on waiting for these so called promising games that can offer us wonders when such garbage receives the same score? what was the point on being amazed by the scores of Metal Gear Solid or Zelda or Chrono? What have I been playing all these years?

    I believe that if this childish garbage of Mario Odyssey receives such scores, then I guess VIDEOGAMES ARE NOT ART. If this is the highest standard in gaming, then there is no hope for this medium ever being anything other than a hobby for toddlers. Shame on you IGN and shame on you GameSpot and shame to all the reviewers who are so blinded by past experiences that they lie to their readers into spending full price for something that shouldnt even cost half price. I paid more than EUR 50 for this crapfest of a videogame and honestly I dont even know how I can trust any review ever again. This is the worst experience I have ever had in my life regarding videogame and their respective scores. Reviews are opinions? NOPE. Reviews are analytical essays that, influenced by opinion and personality (but not driven by them), produce an objective valuation of a product. Objectively speaking Odyssey is nothing but a disparate toddler set of minigames. I honestly will never ever buy a Mario game in my life again. I really dont see how any human being with a brain can consider this a game with perfect scores. I have lost a ton of faith on videogame with this experience, and you have no idea how disappointing that is. Thankfully, I liked BotW, but without it I see less reasons to buy a Switch. I love my Switch, but considering that these two games were two important reasons to justify the console's purchase, now I have to say one of them is a disappointing and biased crapfest.

    My last Mario game was Super Mario 64. I am generally a PS gamer. I had PS1, 2, 3, 4 and will be getting the 5. Still, I got a Switch because I know it is a great system. As a person who doesnt normally play platformers or Mario games, I believe I see this game for what it is: a videogame, not a Mario product. As a videogame, it fails colossaly to justify its scores. Most importantly, as a Mario product it only shows how sadly biased our industry is when it comes to franchises of historic appeal. Mario and Pokemon are clear evidence of how reviewers dont see the videogame behind the product and are marred by their nostalgia. Utterly flabbergasted in the saddest of ways. Shame and you, biased reviewers. In the future, reviewing should be regulated so that these websites that fool consumers could at least take their words back and think twice when considering a review again.    … Expand
  30. Gumba
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have every played in my entire life, I just beat the ending and was surprised by how I never got bored during any moment of the game.
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Universal acclaim - based on 114 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 114
  3. Negative: 0 out of 114
  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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