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October 2017
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Super Mario Odyssey is a fantastic game that introduces Mario's ability to "capture" items and creatures around the world. It's filled to the brim with inventive kingdoms
Superb gameplay
Tons of secrets and so much more
Viewing kingdoms in VR is cool
Strange
Interesting new take on 3D Mario games
Keeps the classic Mario movement and feel while adding a ghost hat
Lets me repeatedly use the phrase "ghost hat" when writing about it
Fun and challenging platforms
Creative levels
Charming characters
Plenty of extras to keep you playing
Nostalgic touches
Great graphics and catchy soundtrack
Innovative gameplay
Colorful
Beautiful graphics
Just a joy to play
That last world
Superb controls
Game keeps on giving
Excellent level design
Loads to collect and explore
Biggest and best surprises the Mario series has ever had
A large game where nearly every landmark is put to good use
Extensive variety of platforming challenges and puzzles
Capture ability turns almost every enemy into an opportunity
And greatly expands Mario's skillset
Dozens of new outfits let you customi
Capture mechanic is quite novel
Focus on Mario's capabilities
Grand variety of missions
Never a dull moment
Terrific worlds to explore
Truly charming
Exploration is constantly rewarded
Kingdom layouts are exceptional
Mario's fluid movement
The result of capturing something surprises throughout
Possibly the best platformer game ever made
Cappy adds so much to the game in terms of mechanics and movement
Beautiful
Varied kingdoms to visit and explore
Music is top-notch
Hundreds and hundreds of power moons to collect
Expanding gameplay signif
Classic Mario charm mixed with new mechanics
Runs smoothly and looks superb
Open-world gameplay filled with lush environments and a litany of content
You're going to get these songs stuck in your head
The editors didn't like
Using motion controls isn't always fun or intuitive
Especially when playing on the go
Content is both short and easy
Stationary camera
Visually doesn't look great
The size and scope of each world and the game itself aren't clear
Co-op isn't that great or necessary
The storyline is basic. but it's Mario
Camera isn't tight enough
Motion controls required for some moves and are difficult
If not impossible
To use in handheld mode
Two player mode is disappointing
Minor
Infrequent framerate drops in select situations
Some of Cappy's minor actions require the use of motion controls
Published: 2017-10-27, Author: Chris , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: For Mario, 3D used to mean freedom. In 1996, Super Mario 64 broke Nintendo's mascot from the shackles of having to run in a straight line, letting the player choose their own path. But for quite some time now—no matter how 3D the graphics may have been—Ma...
Abstract: "A return to form." "A reinvention." There are lots of clichés we fall back on when describing a fresh game in a long-running series. The truth is, Nintendo has constantly reinvented the idea of a 3D Mario game, relentlessly pushing the franchise forward...
Published: 2017-10-27, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Excellent level design, Loads to collect and explore, Biggest and best surprises the Mario series has ever had
Minor, infrequent framerate drops in select situations
GAME INFOSuper Mario OdysseyOctober 27th, 2017Platform Nintendo SwitchPublisher NintendoDeveloper Nintendo EPDSuper Mario Sunshine tends to be the black sheep of the Mario family these days. FLUDD isn't exactly remembered with the greatest amount of fondn...
Abstract: The Super Mario Odyssey reviews are in and almost every single critic is in love.Odyssey is the first open world-style Mario game since 2002's Super Mario Sunshine. It's also the first big Mario game on Nintendo's still-new Switch.In Odyssey, Mario trave...
Abstract: The Super Mario Odyssey reviews are in and almost every single critic is in love.Odyssey is the first open world-style Mario game since 2002's Super Mario Sunshine. It's also the first big Mario game on Nintendo's still-new Switch.In Odyssey, Mario trave...
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Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Chris , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: For Mario, 3D used to mean freedom. In 1996, Super Mario 64 broke Nintendo's mascot from the shackles of having to run in a straight line, letting the player choose their own path. But for quite some time now—no matter how 3D the graphics may have been—Ma...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Z , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: I have a bone to pick with Nintendo No, I'm not having Joy-Con connectivity issues I haven't managed to irreparably scratch one of the many, many Nintendo-branded touchscreen gaming devices in my house Nor am I being haunted by nightly dreams of that sini...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Super Mario Odyssey is a fantastic game that introduces Mario's ability to "capture" items and creatures around the world. It's filled to the brim with inventive kingdoms, superb gameplay, tons of secrets and so much more
Using motion controls isn't always fun or intuitive, especially when playing on the go
Super Mario Odyssey is a brilliant addition to the library of Nintendo's most notable character and is an absolute must-own for anyone with a Switch -- and a prime reason to buy one if you don't have one already...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Nintendo's (NTDOY) Super Mario is finally ready for his next big adventure Thursday with the launch of “Super Mario Odyssey.” Available for the Switch, “Super Mario Odyssey” is both a leap forward for the franchise and a love letter to its storied past.Af...
