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  • Summary: New Evolution of Mario Sandbox-Style Gameplay. Mario embarks on a new journey through unknown worlds, running and jumping through huge 3D worlds in the first sandbox-style Mario game since Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. Set sail between expansive worlds aboard an airship, andNew Evolution of Mario Sandbox-Style Gameplay. Mario embarks on a new journey through unknown worlds, running and jumping through huge 3D worlds in the first sandbox-style Mario game since Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. Set sail between expansive worlds aboard an airship, and perform all-new actions, such as throwing Mario's cap. Expand
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  1. Mixed: 0 out of 114
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  1. Oct 26, 2017
    100
    Each kingdom is absolutely packed with charm, clever objectives, gorgeous visuals, a stellar soundtrack, and a huge variety of ways to have fun. One moon would have me leaping across tiny platforms with pinpoint precision, and the next would have me cheering up a businessman by dressing like a clown. At no point did I feel like I was checking boxes just to up my completion percentage. Even now that I've collected every moon and purple coin in the game, I still want to play more of it. It’s one of the most joyous and entertaining gaming experiences I’ve had in a long time, and it stands tall among the all-time great Mario games.
  2. Nov 1, 2017
    100
    Super Mario Odyssey’s unabashed sense of whimsy and charm is all too welcome in today’s modern video game climate. Whereas other titles feel the need to overbear you with endless things to do, people to kill and towers to climb, Mario’s latest globe-trotting adventure is all too happy to keep things simple — and in the most imaginative way possible. Super Mario Odyssey is the type of game that I’d probably have taken for granted as a kid, but as an adult, I’ll cherish it for decades.
  3. 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]
  4. Oct 26, 2017
    98
    A true masterpiece, that brings perfect balance in difficulty, learning and exploration. Super Mario Odyssey pays homage to the whole saga, and the fun is never-ending thanks to the beautiful crafting of levels, full of secrets and challenges.
  5. Nov 2, 2017
    95
    With the exception of some very occasional control frustrations, Super Mario Odyssey is a visual, auditory, and structural treat to play from start to finish for anyone at any skill level, and seems to delight in the player’s enjoyment. You will be hard-pressed to stop yourself from visiting the Odyssey over and over again.
  6. Super Mario Odyssey is the perfect platform game. Also the best Mario game. It is a must for Nintendo Switch and reason enough to buy one.
  7. Oct 26, 2017
    75
    Though a really neat game, Super Mario Odyssey is an utterly underwhelming adventure for every long-term Super Mario fan in existence. Unless Cappy brainwashed you. In that case, you are a satisfied zombie customer now. No, seriously, only a zombie would find a healthy challenge in this pleasant but disappointingly easy Super Mario Walk-in-the-park. Sorry - Odyssey.

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  1. Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I am just lost for words. The spirit of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine lives on in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal toI am just lost for words. The spirit of Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine lives on in this game. It was as if I stepped into a portal to my childhood. I highly recommend the "single joy-con in each hand" motion control scheme. The motions controls feel so intuitive and really enhance the gameplay. Cappy serves as a great sidekick, with his boomerang and capture abilities providing a refreshing take on the classic 3D Mario Mechanics. Visually, it is a gorgeous game. It maintains 60 fps consistently in both mobile and docked. There seems to be a variety of different environments in this game, unlike Super Mario Galaxy and Sunshine. While those games followed a common theme, Odyssey takes influence from Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World in that there is a (Spoilers) desert world, ghost world. tropical world, metro world, etc. The music is phenomenal. I recommend that everyone use a headset to truly appreciate it. I had chills running down my spine once I heard the theme from the Switch Presentation Trailer for Odyssey. No other franchise has made as big of an impact on the gaming industry as Mario. He is the Micky Mouse of gaming. This game can be enjoyed by anyone. Enthusiast gamers. Father/Mother playing with his or her kids. Teenagers. Anyone. I had lost faith in Nintendo during the Wii U generation. They have absolutely blown me away with putting out masterpieces such as Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. These 2 games make the Switchh worth it. I must also add that this year has been incredible for gaming. Besides Mario and Zelda, we had Persona 5, Cuphead, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nier, Nioh, Divinity. Instead of debating Game of the Years. We should declare 2017 as the Year of the Games. I hope everyone enjoys these games as much as I have. Expand
  2. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso enTengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y diversión. Los controles son intuitivos y fáciles de dominar, lo que hace que sea accesible tanto para jugadores novatos como para aquellos más experimentados.

    La historia del juego es cautivadora y llena de giros inesperados. Los personajes están bien desarrollados, cada uno con su propia personalidad y motivaciones, lo que los convierte en seres con los que puedes conectar y preocuparte por su destino.

    Además, la banda sonora es simplemente asombrosa. Cada pieza musical encaja perfectamente con la atmósfera del juego y te sumerge aún más en la aventura.

    Pero lo que realmente me impresionó fue la cantidad de contenido que ofrece el juego. Hay tantas misiones secundarias, secretos y actividades adicionales que nunca te aburrirás. Es un mundo enorme y lleno de posibilidades.

    En resumen, este juego es una obra maestra. Si buscas una experiencia de juego inmersiva, emocionante y con una historia fascinante, no puedes dejar pasar esta joya. ¡Definitivamente se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos!
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  3. Aug 22, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ever. Maybe even better than Galaxy and 64. Must Play!
  4. Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Un juego enorme en todos sus apartados una jugabilidad perfecta, un estilo artístico hermoso, exploración gratificante y un trabajo bien hechoUn juego enorme en todos sus apartados una jugabilidad perfecta, un estilo artístico hermoso, exploración gratificante y un trabajo bien hecho en todos sus detalles, La llegada a new donk city por primera vez.. con la lluvia , la noche es abrumadora ver a mario en un escenario tan real por momentos pensé que no le sentaría muy bien pero todo lo contrario. (imagino ese escenario pero para un juego de acción en tercera persona VAMOS NINTENDO ANÍMATE).
    Para mi el mejor Super Mario creado hasta el día de hoy Martes 31/10/2017 hahahaha!
    Un diez en toda la regla por gráficos,r creatividad, gran control, DIVERSIÓN que lo mas importante y donde mario es el mayor exponente.
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  5. Feb 12, 2019
    9
    This game is a perfect Mario game, with a completely new feel to the movement. It all feels intuitive, yet it is quite a challenge to learnThis game is a perfect Mario game, with a completely new feel to the movement. It all feels intuitive, yet it is quite a challenge to learn the more difficult moves. This game is packed with challenges and stages that are super satisfying to blaze through once you get good with the complex jumps and bounces, yet accessible enough that a 6 year- old can play the game. I absolutely love how Nintendo rewards those players who choose to challenge themselves to reach places that look as though they aren't accessible, and rewards us with big shining piles of coins.

    Every single kingdom also feels different, and you can always choose to travel the straight- forward path, or if you want to challenge yourself to be able to skip the more tedious parts. The bosses are a great example of this, where all of the bosses take several minutes to beat, but can be defeated in less than 30 seconds if you really know what you are doing. It is just so satisfying to skip the longer phases of boss fights, given that you dare to challenge yourself.

    The kingdoms are also beautiful, and are large enough that your movement doesn't feel limited, but are not so big that the size slows you down. When this is accompanied by a great musical score, every moment of collecting power moons and searching for purple coins becomes amazingly fun.

    The story itself, and core gameplay is not that great, however, and never require you to do anything more than a basic jump. It is such a shame that Nintendo didn't make this game a bit harder, and didn't encourage the players to challenge themselves more. I have recommended this game to countless people I know, and some have told me they didn't like it, as it was to easy and bare- bones, and I totally see how players feel this when they don't actively try to challenge themselves.

    For those that do, however, this game is an absolute blast, and nearly perfect for a game centred around gameplay, rather than story.
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  6. Nov 26, 2017
    9
    This game is a very good Mario game. In fact, it's one of the best in my opinion. The fun and creativity in Mario games is huge, although theThis game is a very good Mario game. In fact, it's one of the best in my opinion. The fun and creativity in Mario games is huge, although the main quest is a bit short. I managed to beat the story in only 1 day after getting the switch, and I've propably played around 10-12 hours of it. There is still some stuff to do after beating the game, so I don't think I'll put it down yet. I recommend it for anyone who owns a Switch! Expand
  7. Nov 6, 2022
    0
    I just don't like the switch it's and this game like what's the point of this and how to people have fun

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