Super Mario Odyssey

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8.9

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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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Bene86
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    A big THANKS to Nintendo for that game! I have so much fun with it. It's colorfull, it's creativ, it's just a real Mario-Game who let me go back to the 90'ies. It's simple: If you loved Mario 64, you will love Mario Odyssey.
  34. Seemoe
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    Ok. Ok. I have been playing Nintendo games (specifically Mario games) my entire life, and have loved every one. But this? THIS? I have never been so disappointed on how easy the game is. If your going to make it this easy, at least add a harder mode to it. Like really? A assist mode? Who actually uses that? It is literally a Mario game with the same story. Over. AND OVER. The thing i findOk. Ok. I have been playing Nintendo games (specifically Mario games) my entire life, and have loved every one. But this? THIS? I have never been so disappointed on how easy the game is. If your going to make it this easy, at least add a harder mode to it. Like really? A assist mode? Who actually uses that? It is literally a Mario game with the same story. Over. AND OVER. The thing i find hard is the last multi moon. This game has way more potential than was put into it. I hate how it revolves around hats. That`s just dumb. But, to be fair, i do like the 8 bit parts. But I still am very disappointed in the game.… Expand
  35. yugiohneverdie
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    This is a pretty good game but isn't a 10/10 it's just a platformer with the normal Mario story and less interesting transformations then banjo Kazooie. The fights with Bowser are the highlight of the game. Just can't justify giving a mediocre game like this a better score than some of the best games of all time.
  36. Kaitos
    Feb 5, 2018
    4
    Super Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relativelySuper Mario Odyssey isn't exactly the greatest game I've ever played and I play alot of games, the game is kind of boring, most of the moons feel like you're just handed to you and that kills any real satisfaction since people are just most likely going to just explore anyway, which brings me onto my next point, each kingdom isn't as big as people think they are infact they are relatively small compared and the soundtrack is rather forgettable aswell...I would go on but I know people will dismiss this as "hate" when it clearly is pointing out the flaws in Odyssey.… Expand
  37. NeonPurple
    May 15, 2018
    0
    Wow, ok so. I didn’t like this Mario game any bit. I do like Mario kart a lot, and I like the Mario character, but this game just wasn’t good. I’m using the pro controller, and Mario often doesn’t do what I want him to do. And the pro controller works perfectly fine with other games. Repetitive bosses. Like c’mon, come up with some new bosses, than use the same bosses over and over. IWow, ok so. I didn’t like this Mario game any bit. I do like Mario kart a lot, and I like the Mario character, but this game just wasn’t good. I’m using the pro controller, and Mario often doesn’t do what I want him to do. And the pro controller works perfectly fine with other games. Repetitive bosses. Like c’mon, come up with some new bosses, than use the same bosses over and over. I didn’t fancy the story very much either. The boss battles were boring. I can’t be asked writing much more. But my score probably explains what I think about the game… Expand
  38. charredrelik
    May 3, 2018
    4
    I have no idea why so many people love this game. It’s so easy I get a moon and wonder what the point of getting it was. I suck at gaming by the way but I played all the old Mario’s. They were a challenge and I was last to finish them out of my friends. I had to ask them how to get to the secret worlds I could never find out. I think I’ve gone crazy haha it’s like new marvel I DONT GET IT!I have no idea why so many people love this game. It’s so easy I get a moon and wonder what the point of getting it was. I suck at gaming by the way but I played all the old Mario’s. They were a challenge and I was last to finish them out of my friends. I had to ask them how to get to the secret worlds I could never find out. I think I’ve gone crazy haha it’s like new marvel I DONT GET IT! The designs are great the best ever but people where’s the challenge? Help I want to like :-p You just seem to do stuff now… Expand
  39. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    4
    The characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat aThe characters/enemies are boring/repetitive, they make sense in their respective worlds (usually), but they don't really make sense in the context of the Mario Universe or the game on a grand scale. I never cared about any of the "story" arcs of the characters in the various worlds, and the "story" overall didn't keep my interest because every world was the same - get moons and beat a boss you don't care about. This game feels like a bunch of little games jammed into one, with highly inconsistent and unsatisfying puzzles. There are some really cool new features and mechanics, but don't we all expect at least that from a triple-A title? The game tries to connect everything together via the main story line, but to me, everything feels so disconnected and it couldn't hold my interest.… Expand
  40. ZombiCoon
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    With all the 10/10 reviews I expected something mindblowing. Instead I was bored to death. Guess it's just not my type of games
  41. witchercreed
    Jul 30, 2018
    1
    Дайте нормальный сюжет.Сколько можно доить франшизу.Я просто офигевший здесь максимум за геймплей поставить можно все нет люди хавают
  42. Skyguy258
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    This game is a great nostalgia throwback.
    The gameplay is great and stays original but also at the same time is new.
    I am about 14 hours into the game and I still haven't left the 2nd world looking for all of the "power moons" (This games equivalent to Power Stars from 64) The only Con so far is the "motion controls" that are not option-able. They are not required, however they are    This game is a great nostalgia throwback.
    The gameplay is great and stays original but also at the same time is new.
    I am about 14 hours into the game and I still haven't left the 2nd world looking for all of the "power moons" (This games equivalent to Power Stars from 64)

    The only Con so far is the "motion controls" that are not option-able. They are not required, however they are apart of the gameplay, Otherwise you are just jumping and throwing your hat.

    Pros: Great level's, in-depth secrets, replayability, music.

    I would of given this a 9/10 however the required motion controls knocked it down one for me, it really limits the switches "pick up and go" style.    … Expand
  43. Scypheroth
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OK so this game is not a 10/10 nore is it a 100 like the critics say...there only giving it that for it being a NINTEDO product. If they actually took the time to play the game and follow its story and mechanics you would see its no where near that. The game mechanics are top notch along with the game play...THAT IS ABOUT IT! The story IS GARBAGE! Not to mention alot of really bad glaring issues that break the story...1 you cant breath on the moon but lets over look that...2 on the last level you are excaping a collapsing moon? then when you get out your on the moon and everythign is all of a sudden fine? THE ****

    Like i said the game play n mechanics are great but it completely **** on Mario lore and story...so no a perfect game would have ZERO issues....THAT is a 10/10 or 100...but just giving it a 10/10 or 100 for the sake of it being a new Mario or Nintendo game? COMMON PEOPLE! Its a solid 8    … Expand
  44. rafrix
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
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  45. techtronics
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Phenomenal orchestrated music, subtle yet tragic atmosphere, incredible level design are only some the things that make this game an absolute marvel. The quality of this game is just unreal, you really have to play it to understand how good it is. Super Mario Galaxy is the best platformer experience, the best game Nintendo has ever made and one of the best games ever made. It is a timelessPhenomenal orchestrated music, subtle yet tragic atmosphere, incredible level design are only some the things that make this game an absolute marvel. The quality of this game is just unreal, you really have to play it to understand how good it is. Super Mario Galaxy is the best platformer experience, the best game Nintendo has ever made and one of the best games ever made. It is a timeless masterpiece that everybody must play.… Expand
  46. alternateblue
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Esse jogo é maravilhoso! Todos estavam hypados para esse jogo, mas não eu, pois não costumo gostar de jogos do Mario.
    O jogo é extremamente divertido! É fácil, sem duvida nenhuma, mas isso não atrapalhou o jogo! Me diverti muito jogando!
  47. Aaargh
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Played the game for a while now. The difficulty isn't easy peasy but it isn't too hard either. However this game is so much fun. The controls are just amazing. The game feels very rewarding for inspecting every nook and cranny and even then you notice you haven't even found half of what can be found!

    So far this year, I've given a 10 for Zelda BotW and Divinity Original Sin 2. I simply    Played the game for a while now. The difficulty isn't easy peasy but it isn't too hard either. However this game is so much fun. The controls are just amazing. The game feels very rewarding for inspecting every nook and cranny and even then you notice you haven't even found half of what can be found!

    So far this year, I've given a 10 for Zelda BotW and Divinity Original Sin 2. I simply cannot give any less to this game. It deserves the hype it gets. All three games are awesome and are groundbreaking in their respective genre.    … Expand
  48. Projectsergio
    Aug 31, 2021
    0
    No se siente como un Super Mario de los buenos, de los de antaño. Controles horribles, indicaciones pésimas y búscate la vida... Sobrevalorado.
  49. Kick454
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros: + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than    I have decided to completely redo my Odyssey review, which is STILL a 10/10 and my personal favorite Game of all Time. This game completely OBLITERATES Breath of the Overrated, which I can't even play for longer than 5 minutes without being bored out of my mind anymore.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: Masterfully executed within every kingdom. There was more variety in the gameplay of Odyssey than in previous Mario games.
    + Soundtrack: I'm probably alone on this, but Odyssey's soundtrack is the best Mario has ever had. Galaxy's soundtrack can't come near this in my opinion.
    + The Kingdoms: I personally LOVED every single Kingdom. Whether it's for the beautiful setting or the minigames, they all had a LOT of charm.
    + The Objectives: While there are a number of effortless moons, they are excusable since they are OUTNUMBERED by the better moons (unlike Korok Seeds that require ZERO effort to obtain other than looking up a guide because BotW does a poor job with Korok Seeds).
    + The Graphics: While not the best I've seen, they are definitely THE BEST Nintendo ever pulled off. The graphics alone pulled me into the game.
    + The Bosses: Ok, maybe the Broodals might not be the best bosses in a game, but at least they aren't Blight Ganons. All the other bosses, however, made me actually have to try. Plus, the bosses are unnecessarily AMAZING.
    + The Ending: This might be a controversial statement, but I loved the ending of Odyssey. Yep, I said it.
    + Camera Mode: Why isn't this in every game?

    Con:
    - Nose Physics: It's so minor that I don't know if I could even call it a nitpick, but it ruins pictures sometimes.

    Overall, like I said above, this game is a SOLID 10/10, my GotY from 2017, and my personal favorite Game of all Time. I have never experienced this kind of fun before in my life.    … Expand
  50. Cpod
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Очень простенький платформер. Не может дотянуться до уровня конкурентов 20 летней давности. Глупейший персонаж сам по себе, никакущий дизайн.
  51. Magius1998
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    This game is very good, but the thing which takes all of the enjoyment out of it are the controls. Mario's control physics are fine, don't take me wrong, but due to my drifting joycons (all of them are drifting) I can't even walk in a straight line, and playing with pro controller I am losing tons of additional movement options. This rating is just a warning to Nintendo to start actuallyThis game is very good, but the thing which takes all of the enjoyment out of it are the controls. Mario's control physics are fine, don't take me wrong, but due to my drifting joycons (all of them are drifting) I can't even walk in a straight line, and playing with pro controller I am losing tons of additional movement options. This rating is just a warning to Nintendo to start actually caring about the joy con issue.… Expand
  52. Ayt3
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    This is pretty awesome. The world themes are almost all very creative, the graphics are sharp, the music is solid, new donk kingdom is incredible. Nothing but a switch must buy in every way. Whether you like platformers or not, give it a try
  53. lvlanson
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    Damn was I hyped about this game. I really loved the first 3d Mario there was: Mario64.

    I expected way more levels, way more rewarding mechanics and in general way more on everything. I believe Nintendo was too focused on details and design. I wished they would have put as much effort and challenge into the game as there was in Mario64. Nevertheless its still a solid and good game,    Damn was I hyped about this game. I really loved the first 3d Mario there was: Mario64.

    I expected way more levels, way more rewarding mechanics and in general way more on everything. I believe Nintendo was too focused on details and design. I wished they would have put as much effort and challenge into the game as there was in Mario64.

    Nevertheless its still a solid and good game, but not what the hype was promising

    I agree fully with Gatsby's review and want to quote it:

    "This is going to hurt me more than it will you. i was hyped for this game, Mario 64 is one of my favorite games. So you can imagine my excitement when i got this game early, what you can't imagine is my dissapointement.

    The Length: It's disappointingly short, it took me a few hours and now all thats left to do is collect moons. But for what? The moons don't feel rewarding, they are a chore. You get them for everything, its almost like they wanted you to think that there is alot to do by adding hundreds of moons to level but it does not feel like it, It's an illusion of content. You would criticize any other game that dares to be this short, why not this?

    The Levels: They are bland and sometimes straight up ugly to look at. This game is not openworld like some people want to make you believe, the levels are small and incoherent. It feels like they put everything in this game that was cut from other marios.

    The Bosses: Fun but easy, like almost everything in Odyssey. It's the usual "Do a thing 3 times" boss mechanics, with every boss. Some bosses look like they are straight up out of Sonic, yes i said it.

    Capture Mechanic: This is a fun one and the best part of the game.

    This all sounds terrible but it's not that bad, it's just not what i expected and after seeing all the praise im baffled. This is not the best game ever, or the generation, it's not even the best mario game of the year, that's Mario+Rabbids. I feel like those reviews are based on nostalgia and because it's nintendo. I wish we could stop with this praise mentality and focus on the good and bad. There is no one out there that can tell me that there isn't just as much bad as good in Mario Odyssey. "    … Expand
  54. AVdE
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    This could have been the greatest Mario game of all time, and maybe it actually is, but there are a few big issues that keep it from being a flawless masterpiece. As I am a pretty experienced Mario player (having 100%ed every 3D game with the exception of 64 and Sunshine), allow me to sum them up.

    1) Controls The core controls are wonderful. They are on par with - if not better than-    This could have been the greatest Mario game of all time, and maybe it actually is, but there are a few big issues that keep it from being a flawless masterpiece. As I am a pretty experienced Mario player (having 100%ed every 3D game with the exception of 64 and Sunshine), allow me to sum them up.

    1) Controls
    The core controls are wonderful. They are on par with - if not better than- the magical controls of the Galaxy games. But the forced and awkward motion controls are a huge missed opportunity. They work fine enough and you can comfortably get through the game while ignoring them, but you'll miss out on a few useful cappy moves that keep things moving even more fluently. Having the option to customise the button mapping would have solved this issue.

    2) Length
    You can beat the base game pretty quickly; in my case over the course of a weekend. There's still a lot to do in post game, but it's balanced pretty poorly. I would have preferred a main game that was say 5-10 hours longer, with a shorter and less tedious post game. You could make the argument that this makes secondary playthroughs and speedruns more interesting, but even for those the game is too short for my liking.

    3) Difficulty
    This is the game's biggest problem. If you thought Galaxy 1's main game was easy, this is something else entirely. Even the dedicated platforming challenges can get pretty boring because of the lack of tough segments. There certainly are a few collectibles that require some skill to get, but the overall challenge for me (so far at least) has never really gone beyond "tricky". Even so, the game has a "super handholding mode" you can activate at any time for newcomers to video games. So if you're looking for a hard 3D platformer, well... Maybe give Crash Bandicoot a go.

    Okay so now that's over with let's talk a bit about the fun stuff.

    1) Presentation
    This game is gorgeous. The graphics and art style work together very well to deliver a sight to behold that only gets prettier the further you get in the game. Important to note is that the framerate tends to take a bit of a dive sometimes in New Donk City, but overall it stays at a fairly steady 60 fps.

    2) Level design
    Apart from the relative lack of challenge, I love the level design. There are tons of collectibles everywhere, with a lot of them being hid away very cleverly. Exploring the beautiful worlds is a ton of fun, and even after finding big important items the level doesn't end, so you just keep going for as long as you want. That way the pacing keeps up the entire way through and you're always busy with something.

    Okay, to prevent myself from rambling too much let me try and wrap this up.
    Despite its problems, this is a fun game. You may not find a challenge here, but what you will find is a huge smile on your face from beginning to end. It oozes with the timeless Mario charm, callbacks to his entire career, adorable characters and so much more.

    Switch owners, you definitely don't want to miss out on this one (though I don't really think that will be the case).    … Expand
  55. uchihasilver
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    Mario odyssey is definitely a great edition to this years games but unfortunately has been aimed far too much at children rather than giving us some difficulty options, Art direction from Nintendo is as usual superb and delightful given the many colourful worlds we get to visit and explore but just like Zelda: Breath of the Wild it falls short for me which is to say It is by no means a badMario odyssey is definitely a great edition to this years games but unfortunately has been aimed far too much at children rather than giving us some difficulty options, Art direction from Nintendo is as usual superb and delightful given the many colourful worlds we get to visit and explore but just like Zelda: Breath of the Wild it falls short for me which is to say It is by no means a bad game but more the case of this game is great but because of that all of its flaws stand out way more than other games.

    First let's start of as i said before the game is way way way too easy and should have had some difficulty options in order to liven up the gameplay a bit a lot of the enemies at time just feel there to pad the world rather than be an obstacle to Mario.

    Moons . . . too many damn moons what is Nintendos issue lately? with putting way too many collectibles in their games to a point that it starts to feel more like tedium than a fun aspect, I collected almost all of the original moons in the game and a lot of them felt a joy to get they were often hidden well or required some puzzle or platforming to reach after the game however . . . You essentially double all of the moons by touching moon cubes and not only do they mark all of them on your map but a majority of them are just there no work, no puzzle, no platforming It begs the question of why? The other issue with this being you don't need to collect them all to progress the story so what felt like quite lengthy playtime from me i quickly came to realise would be a couple of hours maximum if others weren't too bothered about the collectibles

    My last gripe is with the costumes I understand that we have Cappy so we are supposed to get powers and abilities from others but at the same time all those moons we collected mean nothing more than just cosmetics =/ they should have added slight and subtle effects like the most obvious make the underwater areas suit allow you to swim slightly faster etc. some of them are cool throwbacks but other than that they just seem a tad pointless.

    Either way overall Mario Odyssey should be picked up for the switch it's a great looking and controls superbly I do wish we had more worlds rather than moon cubes so i could have enjoyed spending more time in it's worlds but regardless this is totally a must buy    … Expand
  56. Electricity23
    May 14, 2018
    0
    So I bought Zelda and this game, and I got disappointed about Zelda unluckily. So I was really praying, I would end up loving this game, but I can’t say my prayers were heard. This wasn’t a big success for me either, and actually thinking heavily on getting rid of my switch. But luckily Pokémon is still coming out eventually, and I’ll keep it until then
  57. TheLawn
    Nov 9, 2017
    6
    Completely and disappointingly underwhelming.
    I sat down this morning for some good old Mario time and by the middle of the afternoon it was over with the credits rolling.
    What started off as a fresh and new adventure turned very quickly into an unwelcome slog through more and more eye searingly bright "kingdoms" that had more frustrating moments than fun. The movement tech felt clunky,    Completely and disappointingly underwhelming.
    I sat down this morning for some good old Mario time and by the middle of the afternoon it was over with the credits rolling.
    What started off as a fresh and new adventure turned very quickly into an unwelcome slog through more and more eye searingly bright "kingdoms" that had more frustrating moments than fun.
    The movement tech felt clunky, Mario felt too heavy and unresponsive, the button combos for doing some of the more advanced movement was the opposite of enjoyable, and when there were ice physics... just no... stop.

    It is very clear from this game and BotW that Nintendo has a long way to go when it comes to developing engaging and captivating open world games, because this felt like a less charming Banjo Kazooie in a bigger, less planned out as a cohesive world, sandbox with little nuggets sprinkled throughout.
    It was like being given a meatball sub, but more than half the meatballs were just cubes of bread.
    None of the parts of each level flowed into the next, it was all very segmented, and some of the "Kingdoms" made me want to leave literally as soon as possible. The "Kingdoms" were so unmemorable that I cannot even recall the names of them, where as for other Mario games they are stuck in my memory forever because they were fun as heck.
    All the floor is poison zone was the worst offender, I think I spent all of 15 minutes in that world and I never ever ever want to go back. And Lunchmeat land made me want to gouge my eyes out.

    The only zone I actually enjoyed was, of course, New Donk City, where it was abundantly clear that it had the vast majority of development time spent on it. Out of all the worlds that was the only one where exploring flowed naturally into more exploring, jumping from rooftop to rooftop was fantastically fun, and that was the only zone I got more moons than I needed to just peace out.

    None of the bosses provided even the slightest challenge, I just stood facing them and waggled my left or right hand, depending on what flavor of waggle I was feeling like at the time, and they all fell first try.

    All in all I was very disappointed by the bland, repetitive and all in all uninspired game-play.
    It's a good looking game, it is good for a bit of fun, kids will love it.
    But it is sadly only just a good game, nothing great, nothing outstanding.    … Expand
  58. nightfox541
    Dec 4, 2017
    7
    Fun, beautiful, 3D plat-former with some new gimmicks thanks to Cappy. The game is aimed at younger players as most adults with gaming experience will beat the main story without dying more than a handful of times. The first half of the game is that painstakingly easy. The second half adds some challenge though with collecting numerous moons (a few difficult). Don't expect to find any sortFun, beautiful, 3D plat-former with some new gimmicks thanks to Cappy. The game is aimed at younger players as most adults with gaming experience will beat the main story without dying more than a handful of times. The first half of the game is that painstakingly easy. The second half adds some challenge though with collecting numerous moons (a few difficult). Don't expect to find any sort of spectacular story here. Conclusion: Good, charming game, but a little overrated.… Expand
  59. EM3R50N
    Dec 28, 2017
    7
    Comment 1: Very short game and doesn't take much time to beat.

    Comment 2: Loved Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, even Super Mario Bros ... but this game can't hold my attention and seems like it was made for very young players. Sad!

    PS: Breath of the Wild is a 10!
  60. GoldMetal
    May 14, 2018
    0
    As a former big fan of the old super Mario games, I’m so disappointed about this one. Guess they kinda messed up with this one, or maybe it’s just me. Would be nice if Nintendo invented a new ip, as cool as Mario or something. But there is other consoles to choose from too I guess. I would look forward to Pokémon, if it wasn’t because I already had a 3ds. But maybe it’ll be different,As a former big fan of the old super Mario games, I’m so disappointed about this one. Guess they kinda messed up with this one, or maybe it’s just me. Would be nice if Nintendo invented a new ip, as cool as Mario or something. But there is other consoles to choose from too I guess. I would look forward to Pokémon, if it wasn’t because I already had a 3ds. But maybe it’ll be different, compared to the 3ds versions. We’ll have to wait and see… Expand
  61. Melonlamink
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    This game is a very solid entry in the high-quality Mario 3d line. Is it the best game of all time or even the best 3d Mario, no it's nowhere close. Mario Odyssey tries really hard to go back to its roots and capture the free for all sandbox design of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine while using floatier physics like Super Mario Galaxy. On the topic of movement, it's wonderful inThis game is a very solid entry in the high-quality Mario 3d line. Is it the best game of all time or even the best 3d Mario, no it's nowhere close. Mario Odyssey tries really hard to go back to its roots and capture the free for all sandbox design of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine while using floatier physics like Super Mario Galaxy. On the topic of movement, it's wonderful in this game. Using your new hat partner Cappy to jump is satisfying. The new ball roll is extremely quick and fun. The return of the dive last seen in Sunshine, while not as versatile, is a nice addition. Overall movement feels like the best it's ever been because it combines elements of every 3d Mario game. I think that last sentence there best describes how I feel about Odyssey. It is one big mashup of every major 3d game but doesn't really do anything new. I'll try to highlight this in the next topic: the kingdoms of Odyssey.

    The kingdoms are fine. The level design overall pretty low in quality compared to the other Mario games. Take Pinna Park from Sunshine. It's a complete joy to jump and run around the park because of the rides there complete Sunshines wonderful movement. In Odyssey, the kingdoms feel very typical. Non are really groundbreaking and amazing, the only exception being The Metro Kingdom. The Runied Kingdom and the Cloud Kingdom are disappointing. They're only existence is for boss battles and they contain 7 moons total(most of which are easy to get). I don't understand why Nintendo couldn't have made these kingdoms fleshed out, they honestly feel incomplete. That's not to say the level design of the kingdoms is bad, they're just decent.

    The moons in the game are very similar to shrines in Breath of the Wild. Few of them are challenging to get and feel like a reward, while the majority of them are just kinda sitting there or have a glowing clue to there presence. The number of moons is staggering there are 836 of them. However, this brings up the debate between quantity vs. quality. Odyssey is a very easy game so getting most of these moons is extremely easy. The quality in receiving 120 shine sprites in say Sunshine is higher because it offers more of a challenge getting those shine sprites. Bigger isn't always better. This also goes for the sandbox nature of the games. It tries too hard to be a playground of fun like 64. This game is not truly non-linear neither is any 3d Mario game, so if you're looking for that experience you won't find it here. Mario works best in a linear fashion, that's why the galaxy games are great. Odyssey has barren worlds minus New Donk City, which is a lot of fun. While the music is excellent in levels in Lake and Seaside Kingdom swimming controls are significantly worse than any other 3d Mario(at least the cheep cheep capture ability solves this) The post game opens up a lot of these easy to collect moons. It makes the game fillied with mediocre content. One of the post game kingdoms hoever is a lovley callout to a previous Mario game but I don't want to spoil it.

    This ties into the capture ability of Mario Odyssey. Sure it is a lot of fun becoming a frog, fireball in Luncheon, and the gust blowing enemy in Shiveria, but is it a groundbreaking fundamental? Compared to the spin from Galaxy and Fludd from Sunshine no it's not. This ties back to level design. The level design of Odysseys predecessors complimented the gimmicks each new game introduced. Most of the time the capture abilities are only used to get to a new platform or for a grand set piece. Compared to the tricks you can do with Fludd and the spin manipulating panels in Galaxy there is no moment in Odyssey where I say wow this use of the capture ability is genius and revolutionary. By no means is the capture ability bad in fact it has a lot of potentials to become better and it's a lot of fun. It would be even better if the levels were designed around using it in smarter ways.

    The graphics in Odyssey are wonderful. The style is a true joy to the eyes. The story is competent for a Mario game, it's much better than Galaxy 2's and Sunshine's. The music is excellent with the best being Seaside Kingdom's bossa nova feel. And the bosses are decent but the final boss is one of the better Mario final bosses in recent memory.

    The mini 2d sections are so minute that they don't matter that much. They're cool neat additions. The attention to detail when a bullet bill goes from 3d to 2d is astonishing, however, compared to 2d Mario games, Mario kinda controls like crap.
    I won't spoil but the bonus for 100% completion is very very disapointing.

    Overall Super Mario Odyssey is a very fun and decent game. However, it lacks some of the awe and polish other 3d Mario's set before it. I'd definitely recommend this game to anyone who wants to have a good fun 3d platformer and who has enjoyed Mario's previous 3d outings.    … Expand
  62. TT_Martyr
    Nov 17, 2017
    5
    Super Mario Odyssey is a great game to get for your kids, so long as they aren't easily frustrated by awkward camera controls or Mario running as though he's on ice or slipperier ice the entire game. The main challenge is figuring out how to make Mario do what you want him to do without facing the wrong way, succumbing to inertia, or throwing your cap-panion in the wrong direction. I amSuper Mario Odyssey is a great game to get for your kids, so long as they aren't easily frustrated by awkward camera controls or Mario running as though he's on ice or slipperier ice the entire game. The main challenge is figuring out how to make Mario do what you want him to do without facing the wrong way, succumbing to inertia, or throwing your cap-panion in the wrong direction. I am astonished, quite frankly, that other reviews have touted the responsiveness of the title character in this game. My experience was quite the opposite. Dexterity and patience with the camera controls, that is, are your main opponents in the game.

    The puzzles-- the parts of the game I wish were challenging-- are remarkably simple and the basic story is dull, repetitive, and short (not to speak of its depressingly archaic gender roles, Mayor Pauline notwithstanding). After my initial interest in the main conceit (Cappy controlling your enemies; more on that later) I became more and more disappointed with what the game had to offer. I was not compelled to explore any of the worlds because everything I found was basic, and, eventually, without joy. After the closing credits I read Cappy's exhortation to explore more worlds and gladly exited to the Home screen to close the software, never to open it again.

    The one shining point of this game is the main conceit of Cappy. Being able to take control of the various enemies that Mario has faced over the years (and a few other beasties as well) had me grinning for the first several hours of play. This too became tedious after a while, but those few hours are enough to make me think that children will be captivated by this game for quite some time. The puzzles may be challenging enough to maintain their interest, the Candyland graphics may enchant them, and they may not be disappointed with the terrible controls.    … Expand
  63. LOnK
    Mar 23, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a kids game. I don't say that because it's cartoonish or anything. It rewards you for literally everything you do. I would have accepted the game if the main quest was easy if the post game was easy, but no. The post game is easier than the main quest. That has to be some kind of joke. Not even the final level was that hard. There were only a few times I genuinely had fun which were the 8-bit gravity shrine in the Mushroom Kingdom and when you get to be Bowser. Other than those, the game is just constant rewards. If you're a kid and you have never played a Mario, this game was designed for you, but if you're a hardcore Mario fan like me, this game wasn't made for you.… Expand
  64. xortim
    Feb 20, 2019
    4
    The visuals are good, not great. The mechanics haven't changed from Mario 64 which is why it didn't receive a 0 from me. This game is great for children but look elsewhere for any form of a challenge that doesn't involve mindlessly collecting oddly shaped purple coins or moons. Unfortunately, this is simply a paint-by-numbers, unimpressive participation trophy.
  65. lilkillpappy
    Dec 3, 2017
    5
    I can't begin to imagine why people love this game so much. It's nothing more than a collectathon. It's well made, highly polished with lots of content, but it's nothing that could challenge or interest an adult mind. Nostalgia must be getting the best of people because this game is so boring, it's super easy, and the graphics aren't interesting at all. I just don't get it. There seems toI can't begin to imagine why people love this game so much. It's nothing more than a collectathon. It's well made, highly polished with lots of content, but it's nothing that could challenge or interest an adult mind. Nostalgia must be getting the best of people because this game is so boring, it's super easy, and the graphics aren't interesting at all. I just don't get it. There seems to be little to no objective reasoning behind all the positive reviews I have watched and read. This can only be explained with nostalgia.… Expand
  66. whiteclover
    Nov 17, 2017
    6
    If you played Super Mario 64, Sunshine or Galaxy, then you'll be able to win the game without dying once. Although it is original, it is extremely easy. Maybe kids will enjoy it.
  67. Laurenz
    Dec 27, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS AHEAD
    So the gameplay was fun and all but what really pissed me off was the story:
    You play this little man trying to save a princess from this bowser chad who wants to "force"-marry her to him (isn't this a bit **** up by itself?) and after you went through all those worlds to find out that bowser stole something special from each world for the wedding, you arrive at the moon to crash the wedding bowser spent so much time setting up (I still don't understand how the princess kept wanting to be rescued after all the nice things bowser got for her) After the player beats bowser, the pricess doesn't even thank mario or anything and just leaves him hanging while bowser gets rejected as well after they both try to "win" her by offering flowers. The ending ruined the whole buildup in my opinion.    … Expand
  68. ACHEBROTCHERIMI
    Dec 27, 2018
    1
    Let me start out by saying i'm a big fan of Mario games, but im also very critical with the franchise. when i first beat the game i was very surprised how short it seemed to be, it felt like i was playing a fan made extension of super Mario 64 with slightly better graphics and a ton of level design flaws. the game is not what nostalgic critics and praising fans say. Nintendo has set theLet me start out by saying i'm a big fan of Mario games, but im also very critical with the franchise. when i first beat the game i was very surprised how short it seemed to be, it felt like i was playing a fan made extension of super Mario 64 with slightly better graphics and a ton of level design flaws. the game is not what nostalgic critics and praising fans say. Nintendo has set the bar too high when it comes to quality on Mario games, that's why this 5 star out of 10 game is a 1 star compared to titles like Super mario 3d world or super mario galaxy. The game feels empty most of the time, lacking enemies and things to do. the puzzles are so obvious and tedious instead of fun. after playing the first level you have nothing different to see game-play wise. even the boss fights which are the most impressive graphically speaking, left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. mario games are known for their progressive difficulty and fun factor, we all know what a Mario game will be about before it comes out, but it's the creativity and wit of the designers that always keeps me coming back for more, they know how to make a repetitive title fun, and addictive. it is definitely not the case with this title. it's bland and repetitive, it's an empty sandbox without creativity. the worse mario platform adventure game i played since super mario bros 2.… Expand
  69. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    C'est quoi ça Nintendo, comment un Mario 3D peu être aussi nul. Mais surtout c'est comme Zelda;
    ""Et mon dieu le remplissage quoi...""
  70. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    This is definitely going to be an unpopular opinion but I’ve never liked the way Mario has felt in Mario games. I want to like Mario games and I’ve tried them all but I have never really like one before (except for Super Mario 3D World which I don’t like using Mario in it). For me Mario is the Star Wars of Video Games. I want to like to it, I don’t and it makes me sad that I don’t like it.This is definitely going to be an unpopular opinion but I’ve never liked the way Mario has felt in Mario games. I want to like Mario games and I’ve tried them all but I have never really like one before (except for Super Mario 3D World which I don’t like using Mario in it). For me Mario is the Star Wars of Video Games. I want to like to it, I don’t and it makes me sad that I don’t like it.

    I picked up Odyssey hoping it would be different but I just don’t like the way Mario controls. His jump feels floaty and I often times find myself dying a lot more than I would like. This franchise is the perfect example of different strokes, its just not for me but I’ll keep trying.

    This game looks great, from conversations with my friends they think it plays great and by all accounts its a good game that I do not like.    … Expand
  71. drlowdon
    Mar 8, 2018
    9
    The question of whether this is the best Mario game ever made is up for debate, what isn't up for debate is the fact that this is a superb game.

    Odyssey returns to the same sandbox style gameplay last seen in Mario 64 and it is simply a joy to explore each of the games numerous kingdoms. No matter which way you turn there always seems to be something to see and do and the game biggest    The question of whether this is the best Mario game ever made is up for debate, what isn't up for debate is the fact that this is a superb game.

    Odyssey returns to the same sandbox style gameplay last seen in Mario 64 and it is simply a joy to explore each of the games numerous kingdoms. No matter which way you turn there always seems to be something to see and do and the game biggest new feature, the ability to take control of many of the enemies by throwing you cap at them, is brilliantly implemented into the gameplay allowing for some excellent puzzles and platforming challenges.

    And just when you think it's all over the game gives you a whole host of new challenges to tackle.

    More games like this please Nintendo!!!    … Expand
  72. WildFire15
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Mario games are always excellent, well designed and highly polished, but the sense of awe isn't as prevalent anymore after Mario 64 defined 3D platforming and Mario Galaxy was just the best platformer ever made. Odyssey sits alongside Sunshine and 3D World as a very fine platformer, and after completing what passes for a story with over 200 moons I'm very much intending to have a stab atMario games are always excellent, well designed and highly polished, but the sense of awe isn't as prevalent anymore after Mario 64 defined 3D platforming and Mario Galaxy was just the best platformer ever made. Odyssey sits alongside Sunshine and 3D World as a very fine platformer, and after completing what passes for a story with over 200 moons I'm very much intending to have a stab at getting more of the 800 total, but not quite as exceptional as the absolute best in the Mario series.… Expand
  73. Jimmydm90
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This is the Mario game I've pined for ever since the days of Mario 64 and Sunshine. Playing the Mario Galaxy games I always felt something was lacking and I couldn't quite put my finger on it but now I know. It's freedom and player agency that made sunshine and 64 so special. The ability to use Mario's dynamic acrobatic move-set to go anywhere and do anything. Super Mario Odyssey has thatThis is the Mario game I've pined for ever since the days of Mario 64 and Sunshine. Playing the Mario Galaxy games I always felt something was lacking and I couldn't quite put my finger on it but now I know. It's freedom and player agency that made sunshine and 64 so special. The ability to use Mario's dynamic acrobatic move-set to go anywhere and do anything. Super Mario Odyssey has that in spades.

    And in Mario Odyssey, the places you can go and the actions you can take are all worth exploring which keeps you peeking around every bend for the next hidden treasure. No game in recent memory has filled me with more warmth and pure joy than Mario Odyssey. It is a love letter to all that Mario is and has been while also flipping the formula upside down. I honestly can't imagine not having Cappy in future installments as he opens up infinite gameplay possibilities for the future. Do yourself a favor and play Super Mario Odyssey. It truly is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  74. ShadowKnight
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    Awesome game, it takes a spin on the old galaxy formula and does it right.

    Shame nintendo keeps forgetting PC is a thing.

    Switch is a bad console.
  75. dariuszppl
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    This is how You make platform game. You can release new "Pro" consoles with more power, you can put millions of dollars into graphic or something. But then people that make Mario just say "screw that, we will focus on game play and provide simple yet estetic graphic".

    And they did it. There is so much in this game and so many thing you can do if You are clever enough it's insane. I    This is how You make platform game. You can release new "Pro" consoles with more power, you can put millions of dollars into graphic or something. But then people that make Mario just say "screw that, we will focus on game play and provide simple yet estetic graphic".

    And they did it. There is so much in this game and so many thing you can do if You are clever enough it's insane. I truly do not remember when last time I played something this good.

    Story is simple. Yet again, Bowser kidnap princess that is always in another castle. And Your job is to get her back.

    Graphic and sound are great. They are not jaw droping but Nintendo consoles were always about games itself and not much about power. Still game look very nice and "mario like".

    Story - well story is really simple.

    Level design is AMAZING. You will find here everything and you will always discover something new. Like that you can throw a hat, make it spin and jump on it to launch yourself to places you were thinking are unreachable.

    And you can be a TREE!    … Expand
  76. Ibanez89
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am just lost for words. How am I going to start this?

    I currently have 526 moons within 1 week of play purely because I couldn't put the game down. Infact, I am actually trying to slow down because I don't want it to end just yet.
    From my first moments of playing, it is evident to me and probably most of the people who have played this that Nintendo have gone all out with this to give us what we wanted.
    I personally haven't seen a game with this much excitement, attention to detail and personality in a very long time. Probably since Banjo-Kazooie on the N64. I am STILL discovering new areas and secrets! There is just a mindblowing amount of things to do in this game and I've had a smile on my face the whole time.
    In terms of longevity, if you are gathering moons just to unlock each world with the occasional extras you stumble across, you will most likely finish the main game with around 150-200 moons from memory, out of the massive total of 880 moons that are waiting to be found. That's not even a quarter of the game!

    The game is insanely fun and it holds a very even challenge while being fair, but also challenging the people who want to play further or to the end.
    The best part is, it's fresh throughout its entirety and looks stunning. You will always be wanting to explore and discover new things since every world has its own style and characteristics. Consistency is at an all time high as there is not a single point where the game starts to hit a downfall (cough yooka-laylee)

    If you have a switch, there is no reason to avoid getting Mario Odyssey. It will have you hooked for hours. I've marked it as a 10 since its a 9.8 from me. Literally the only thing that drops it from a perfect 10 is how easy it is to get a lot of the moons. In saying that, there are so many well hidden and challenging moons that make up for it. Since the game is incredibly fun, the easy factor doesn't really become a major issue.

    I'm calling it. This is my favourite 3D Mario game ever. Not Mario 64, Not Mario Sunshine, Not Mario Galaxy, but this. It has the DNA from every one of them.
    Eventhough all those games are fantastic as well, I personally think that this is the pinnacle now and also a key indicator for other developers to take notes on how a successful platformer should be.
    Much love Nintendo :)    … Expand
  77. Unbiased_Critic
    Oct 31, 2017
    8
    Curb your enthusiasm. This is a good game, but, unlike BOTW, it doesn't deserve all the praise. Its biggest design flaw is that there are no apparent clues as to where the majority of moons are, which are key to completing the game. The levels are so open that, while they're fun to explore, the lack of direction is a sore spot. That said, it's a must-have on the Switch, and with a littleCurb your enthusiasm. This is a good game, but, unlike BOTW, it doesn't deserve all the praise. Its biggest design flaw is that there are no apparent clues as to where the majority of moons are, which are key to completing the game. The levels are so open that, while they're fun to explore, the lack of direction is a sore spot. That said, it's a must-have on the Switch, and with a little bit of refinement, it could be the foundation for some essential sequels.… Expand
  78. shado474
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    This title truly became enjoyable for me only in post-game. Most of the pre-Bowser content is so easy that there is no sense of accomplishment at all - and there is even an easier mode with more guidance! I never expect Mario games to be very hard due because they're targeting a broad audience, but compared to previous main entries this one was just too easy during the first 10 hours.This title truly became enjoyable for me only in post-game. Most of the pre-Bowser content is so easy that there is no sense of accomplishment at all - and there is even an easier mode with more guidance! I never expect Mario games to be very hard due because they're targeting a broad audience, but compared to previous main entries this one was just too easy during the first 10 hours.

    Now, later in the game, for those aiming to get all the moons, it gets much more challenging and fun - and sometimes frustrating, too. The good side of that game is that it offers a lot of post-game content and replay value, even for experienced platforming gamers. After 30 hours of playtime, I collected about 2/3 of all the moons and I'm still having a lot of fun with the game. I'm recommending this one for everyone, but most gamers will likely have to spend several hours before getting into the fun stuff.    … Expand
  79. zyglrox
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    I am pretty sure at least half of those scoring “0” haven’t even played the game. Don’t listen to them. The game is an absolute masterpiece - vivid, joyful and thoroughly crafted. The storyline really is simple, but there is a brilliance in its simplicity - you don’t just travel random worlds, the story brings sense to your Odyssey. The whole game is just about searching for power moons -I am pretty sure at least half of those scoring “0” haven’t even played the game. Don’t listen to them. The game is an absolute masterpiece - vivid, joyful and thoroughly crafted. The storyline really is simple, but there is a brilliance in its simplicity - you don’t just travel random worlds, the story brings sense to your Odyssey. The whole game is just about searching for power moons - and never has any game made the process of discovering secrets this fun and delivering.… Expand
  80. Afenger
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Estou a jogar Mario por 10h e desde o inicio e com certeza ate o final sei que este é um dos principais jogos de 2017 ainda aposto nele para goty. Belos gráficos, excelente jogabilidade varios updates tudo com uma bela trilha sonora sem duvidas 10/10.
  81. SimonD00
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Never has it been this fun to control a character, you can honestly just run around in a circle and still have fun thanks to Mario´s fantastic controls and varied move set. The levels are also so inventive and hits just the right amount of difficulty. This too is thanks to the controls. If you're a platforming veteran, you can learn cool moves like jumping on your hat in air, to skipNever has it been this fun to control a character, you can honestly just run around in a circle and still have fun thanks to Mario´s fantastic controls and varied move set. The levels are also so inventive and hits just the right amount of difficulty. This too is thanks to the controls. If you're a platforming veteran, you can learn cool moves like jumping on your hat in air, to skip certain sections, in turn making the game more challenging and fun. You because of this you can play this game over and over, trying different skips and tricks on your second, third or fourth play through. The end game content is also just fantastic and lengthens the game substantially. Just an amazing game!… Expand
  82. Stlouzilla
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is every bit as charming, magical, and fun as you've heard.

    The way the game manages to weave together so many different play styles while still retaining a core consistent feel and quality is remarkable. Every "capture" mechanic is as creative and well-refined as the last, ensuring that what could have been a disjointed gimmick in a lesser game instead repeatedly    Super Mario Odyssey is every bit as charming, magical, and fun as you've heard.

    The way the game manages to weave together so many different play styles while still retaining a core consistent feel and quality is remarkable. Every "capture" mechanic is as creative and well-refined as the last, ensuring that what could have been a disjointed gimmick in a lesser game instead repeatedly offers unique and clever variations on platforming and puzzle solving.

    Playing as Mario himself is as simultaneously tight and fluid as ever and the way some levels transition between 2D and 3D platforming really showcases the best the series has to offer in every dimension.

    All of the different kingdoms are intriguing and beautiful with tons of secrets to find and space to explore. The different costumes you can collect inject a humorous customization aspect and provides plenty of extra incentive to keep playing and collecting long after the credits roll.

    Super Mario Odyssey is a masterpiece and manages to stand out and leave a mark even in a franchise crowded with masterpieces.    … Expand
  83. mefzeldernx
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Mario regresa en una nueva aventura en la que debe evitar el casamiento entre Bowser y Peach, renovándose al punto que innova en un género que ya se creía que no podía evolucionar más, "Super Mario Odyssey" es un nuevo ejemplo de como se debe hace un juego de plataformas 3D.
    Gráficamente soberbio, con físicas y controles que te permiten realizar la proeza que quieras hacen de éste juego    Mario regresa en una nueva aventura en la que debe evitar el casamiento entre Bowser y Peach, renovándose al punto que innova en un género que ya se creía que no podía evolucionar más, "Super Mario Odyssey" es un nuevo ejemplo de como se debe hace un juego de plataformas 3D.
    Gráficamente soberbio, con físicas y controles que te permiten realizar la proeza que quieras hacen de éste juego de Switch uno de los mejores Mario de la historia. Estéticamente también sorprende, con mundos muy diversos, diferentes nuevas habilidades por explotar y con cientos de cosas por explorar y coleccionar.
    No hay duda alguna, si tienes una Switch debes hacerte con "Super Mario Odyssey", es un juego que debes darte la oportunidad de disfrutarlo.    … Expand
  84. Tomesh
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    One of the best game for "kids" i ever played!!+++Love Marios new companion cappy ! cute +++And also talk about an unholy alliance between 3d and 2d.. Great JOB!
  85. thehonestwalrus
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    This game is filled with treasures lurking around every corner, and provides hours upon hours of game time. Masterpiece.
  86. monkey_spice
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Pure unadulterated emensly amusing LUNAcy from start to finish. The end of New Donk City literally gave me tears of joy. A celebration of Mario from his Donkey Kong days, to Mario 64 and beyond. Takes elements and easter eggs from each game and makes them new again. It ballances nostalgia and fresh ideas excellently. It's just so much fun. Must own for any Nintendo fan, and sure to convertPure unadulterated emensly amusing LUNAcy from start to finish. The end of New Donk City literally gave me tears of joy. A celebration of Mario from his Donkey Kong days, to Mario 64 and beyond. Takes elements and easter eggs from each game and makes them new again. It ballances nostalgia and fresh ideas excellently. It's just so much fun. Must own for any Nintendo fan, and sure to convert a few Sony and Microsoft fanboys and fangirls. (If they would only stop to play it).… Expand
  87. robertoiglesias
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Once again, the Super Mario series comes back stronger than ever! A whole new adventure that you just can't miss!
  88. TheCatalyst
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    This is a proper sequel to Super Mario 64. Diverse worlds, a throwback to nostalgia while still being new, creative music, old and new sound effects, varied NPCs, there is a lot to love about this game. The amount of collectibles is staggering and not to mention the types of tasks to get a moon vary greatly. Taking control of minions is more fun than I would have expected, but one of theThis is a proper sequel to Super Mario 64. Diverse worlds, a throwback to nostalgia while still being new, creative music, old and new sound effects, varied NPCs, there is a lot to love about this game. The amount of collectibles is staggering and not to mention the types of tasks to get a moon vary greatly. Taking control of minions is more fun than I would have expected, but one of the best aspects of this game is how well Mario handles, tight and responsive. This has everything you could want in a sandbox 3D Mario game. You will not be disappointed. After you finish the main game...it will pull on your heartstrings if you grew up playing Mario 64. It's a wondrous surprise.
    There are only minimal missteps that hurt it for me. The unlock able end worlds are a total let down in my eye. And there should be less moons. Less and harder would be better in my eye.    … Expand
  89. vladyrojas
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, unas mecánicas y un gameplay fantástico. Se pasan las horas volando buscando cada rincón para encontrar cada luna y secreto. Simplemente un juegazo
  90. kickinbck199317
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Super Mario Odyssey is pretty much as close as a game can get to perfection. Nintendo must be on something that no other developer can get ahold of because they create the most wacky and creative level designs and characters that ACTUALLY WORK in recent history. Everything about the game is extremely charming, engaging, and downright FUNNNNN. Love it and highly recommend this game toSuper Mario Odyssey is pretty much as close as a game can get to perfection. Nintendo must be on something that no other developer can get ahold of because they create the most wacky and creative level designs and characters that ACTUALLY WORK in recent history. Everything about the game is extremely charming, engaging, and downright FUNNNNN. Love it and highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys platformers...actually anyone who enjoys videogames. (Only knock I have is that it can sometimes feel too easy to someone who is used to challenging video games, but you can always just create your own challenge if you want.)… Expand
  91. Yoyoshiman
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far the best Super Mario game. I've played all of them and this one is awesome. The story is incredible and the ending is awesome. Even when you finish the game there is so much to do. Such as revisiting kingdoms to collect more power moons and playing mini games. You can even customize Mario and the odyssey. They also make coins useful in this game. It can be used as currency to buy stuff and you loose 10 coins when you die. There are also purple coins that are unique to each stage which can be used to customize Mario and the odyssey. The most comparable came to Super Mario Odyssey is Super Mario Galaxy. The game takes so many traits from Galaxy, sunshine and 64. For example the health bar from Galaxy, cappy-less stages like flood-less stages from sunshine, and the fact that you can change into the old 64 Mario model in the mushroom kingdom is absolutely awesome. there are so many 64 references that you have to play to have the full experience.… Expand
  92. Savar25
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    Amazing game lots of fun people might say that it’s too easy and I agree but the game is too easy if your mission is not to find all the power moons and some of them are pretty hard to find and it does not need to be hard if you are having fun playing. Overall I’ll give it a 9/10
  93. parham76
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This Mario Odyssey is 100% pure fun and a piece of art. A true successor to the 3D Mario, including especially the first one Mario 64.

    Every world - called kingdom - is packed with details and gameplay, especially the transformations which replace the power up: Mario can use his cap to take control of various elements or ennemis. It’s technically beautiful, charming, innovative.    This Mario Odyssey is 100% pure fun and a piece of art. A true successor to the 3D Mario, including especially the first one Mario 64.

    Every world - called kingdom - is packed with details and gameplay, especially the transformations which replace the power up: Mario can use his cap to take control of various elements or ennemis. It’s technically beautiful, charming, innovative.

    Nintendo made the formula a little bit different this time: the moons you collect can be easy or difficult depending on how far the player wants to go. There are so many... In other words, the player choose the difficulty. It can be frustrating, but the curious ones won’t have any problem looking around.

    The game is enough to justify the Switch. It’s one of those industry changing games that you get every decade or so.This Mario Odyssey is 100% pure fun and a piece of art. A true successor to the 3D Mario, including especially the first one Mario 64.

    Every world - called kingdom - is packed with details and gameplay, especially the transformations which replace the power up: Mario can use his cap to take control of various elements or ennemis. It’s technically beautiful, charming, innovative.

    Nintendo made the formula a little bit different this time: the moons you collect can be easy or difficult depending on how far the player wants to go. There are so many... In other words, the player choose the difficulty. It can be frustrating, but the curious ones won’t have any problem looking around.

    The game is enough to justify the Switch. It’s one of those industry changing games that you get every decade or so.    … Expand
  94. Mariodyssey
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely mind-blowing. Beautiful graphics and I really see that Nintendo has truly created the best Mario game so far. It is an amazing game and I don't see why being easy is bad. The game has a high skill ceiling. Well, first I'll explain what a skill ceiling is. A skill ceiling is a point where any improvements you make are unnoticeable. And it's awesome how assist mode works. I've played through the game twice, once with the assist and once without it, and it does really help. It's the only switch game I play now, and I literally haven't taken out its gamecard since I got the game. I literally got up, applauded, and whistled at the credits, and it's seriously cool. I love the sheer amount of content, and describing how amazing this game is would take well over 5000 characters. Let's run through what you can and can't do here. THIS IS THE PART WITH SPOILERS!
    Capture a T-rex and run around smashing stuff? Check.
    Throw hats at, jump on, toss bombs at, and spin down onto evil cartoon rabbits? Check.
    Go on for 3 hours, scavenge 6 kingdoms, and leave 20 moons richer? Check.
    Go on for 10 minutes, search 1 kingdom, and leave 2 moons richer? Check.
    Come back after the credits roll and find a weird metal box that shines? Check.
    Open the box, which hides like 20 moons? Check.
    Giggle at the final cutscene before the credits? Check.
    Hammer, bomb, and peck a giant rabbit-bot? Check.
    Possess random character that give you cool powers? Check.
    Ground pound a Gushen lower than it spawns, stand on its spawn zone, and have it spawn underwater?
    Check.
    Capture said Gushen, glitch through a wall, and zoom off? Check, although they should probably fix that.
    Throw your hat at Bowser, capture him, and take off running through a collapsing moon? Check.
    Visit Peach in all the kingdoms? Check.
    Puzzle over devilishly hard hint art, crouch through pipes trying to find that last moon, and end up going on a 6-hour mooning spree? Check... that came out wrong *cough* mooning spree *cough*
    GET THIS GAME!    … Expand
  95. BradyWarren
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    This game is everything a Mario game should be, From it's vast worlds to amazing visuals, Odyssey has everything you could ask for. Even if the game ended at 120 moons, I would still feel like I got my moneys worth. So, if you don't have this game, go buy it, It's a Masterpiece!
  96. sonicworld2006
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a must get if you have a Switch this game is Amazing Great music, Kingdoms, and graphics. The story is that Bowser has kidnaped Peach to marry her and stealing things from other Kingdoms for the wedding, So it's up to Mario with his new friend Cappy to get back the stuff and Peach. So off the bat the game's controls feel great (and Mario 64 like for you long time fans) you can use Cappy to control enemies and some good guys and use there powers. there is 999 Moons to collect to power up the Odyssey, The music is great even has some 8-Bit remixes. IDK why "edgy" 5th graders are hating the game because it's not Bubsy 3D this game is great.… Expand
  97. nelsonssj
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    super mario odyssey es punto culminante de un franquicia de mas de 32 años donde nos presenta unos gráficos perfectamente diseñados para el estilo de juego y un tas de cuadros por segundo nunca cae de 60 muy estable la variedad de ambientes y situaciones que presenta super mario odyssey es como un pintura abstracta ya que se puede transformar de distintas maneras al igual que su músicasuper mario odyssey es punto culminante de un franquicia de mas de 32 años donde nos presenta unos gráficos perfectamente diseñados para el estilo de juego y un tas de cuadros por segundo nunca cae de 60 muy estable la variedad de ambientes y situaciones que presenta super mario odyssey es como un pintura abstracta ya que se puede transformar de distintas maneras al igual que su música ya que no es tan exagerada como la de super mario galaxy no me mal entiendan me encanta su música pero eso de la orquesta en el espacio solo funciona con star wars ya que en super mario odyssey la música se activa en momento justo y en la situación justa como cuando entras tuberías pixeleadas y su historio bueno eso no se puede criticar ya que es un juego diseñado para el gameplay pero a la situación de raptar a la princesa peach nos motivos para continuar la odisea en el modo fotografía es una gran añadido ya que es lo que la mayoría de turista hacemos y también la forma de como usar a mario con 4 modos se uso de controles su vibración es para morirse es impecable y el postgame es un locura ya que no se siente obligado a tener que que hacer ya que uno lo hace por que quiere ya que obtener las lunas es un deseo y un placer un juego que se merece el game of the year 2017 espero que saque un dlc con almenos tres nuevos reinos y haber si peach o luigi se pueden usar y quiero que mario y peach se casen de una buena vez.… Expand
  98. blackegg13
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This game is on an epic scale! There was none other game in 2017 that I spent so much time enjoying my self. Yes story line is old and easy, but that is were other negative reviewers are short sighted. The real game starts after you finish the story and oh boy! is it challenging. Some of the moons will leave you thinking for hours or jumping to youtube for some help. Great tribute to oldThis game is on an epic scale! There was none other game in 2017 that I spent so much time enjoying my self. Yes story line is old and easy, but that is were other negative reviewers are short sighted. The real game starts after you finish the story and oh boy! is it challenging. Some of the moons will leave you thinking for hours or jumping to youtube for some help. Great tribute to old 8bit and the N64 version of the game. Worth every penny!… Expand
  99. D4yko
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This game is one of my favorite games ever. It just does everything right. The Movement felt amazing. Every World felt different than the one before and i just had fun with the game and thats what matters the most. The only thing that might be a flaw is that it is too easy but i still had fun!
  100. swissjm
    Jan 10, 2018
    10
    Nintendo heard fans and steered Mario in a new direction for this "back-to-the-basics", yet packed-with-content, installment of the 3D Super Mario franchise. Super Mario Odyssey hearkens back to what made the 3D platform collectible genre so enthralling; exploration combined with intuitive play-ability. With previous installments of 3D Mario games taking a more linear approach (Super MarioNintendo heard fans and steered Mario in a new direction for this "back-to-the-basics", yet packed-with-content, installment of the 3D Super Mario franchise. Super Mario Odyssey hearkens back to what made the 3D platform collectible genre so enthralling; exploration combined with intuitive play-ability. With previous installments of 3D Mario games taking a more linear approach (Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario 3D World), Super Mario Odyssey charts a new, yet familiar, direction by encouraging players to explore large sandbox levels packed with collectibles. Not only are there Power Moons (the main collectible in the game) scattered everywhere in each level, there are also coins one can use to purchase clothing, and purple coins to purchase level specific materials. The new and main mechanic of the game is using Mario's hat and companion, Cappy, to take over enemies and utilize their abilities to further explore and discover each area. The game also allows players to play at their own pace and to control the extent of their exploration. If the player explores and takes risks they are rewarded with Power Moons, coins, and extra challenges. Don't expect anything new story-wise (this is a Mario game after all). The focus is the game play and level design; and they are both phenomenal. If you are a fan of Super Mario 64 and the several 3D platform collectible games that are like it, Super Mario Odyssey is cut from the same cloth and you will enjoy it. This game is a perfect 10 in my book.… 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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