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October 2017
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175 Reviews
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The editors liked
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: 2017-06-14, Author: Mike , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey for the Switch is the hottest game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the influential game-industry show taking place this week in Los Angeles.Demos for the 3D platformer are attracting giant lines. Super Mario Odyss...
Abstract: There's something we tend to forget about the Super Mario games. They're weird. Like, really weird. We embraced that during the early days, when kids delighted in eating flowers to shoot fireballs, while adults made jokes about magic mushrooms. But Mario...
Published: 2016-09-26, Author: Luke , review by: kotaku.com
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Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Phil , review by: cgmagonline.com
How Nintendo somehow keeps their lil' platforming plumbing mascot relevant and exciting decades later is a mystery, but there's no denying the company has delivered another Mario masterpiece for The Switch...
Super Mario Odyssey is cute, fun, and simply amazing to play. Its game design is top notch and delivers more than what the fans would expect from a Mario Bros game remake of the classic. This is definitely another must have game on your Nintendo Switch. T...
Published: 2017-11-08, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Gameplay, Difficulty, Value
Some actions improved by motion controls
If you own a Nintendo Switch, buy this game, you won't be sorry. Take your pick between joy-cons on or handheld, but regardless, the fun little challenges and open-ended nature of exploring massive 3D environments with the colour and depth of character de...
Abstract: Returning to a free exploration style after years of more linear adventures, the latest Super Mario is a relentlessly joyful celebration of the entire series, but it also drags Mario towards the future with the most modern game design we've seen from the...
If making a new kind of Mario game after three decades seems like an impossible task, then Odyssey makes that challenge look easy through sheer force of inventiveness. Who knows whether it'll all hang together come October 27, but for now we're delighted...
