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October 2017
(96%)
176 Reviews
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244 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: 2017-10-27, Author: Keith , review by: nzgamer.com
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Abstract: A trex, a tank, a rocket, an Easter Island statuette with sunglasses, a Goomba, a Chain Chomp.This is a nonexhaustive list of things that I took control of during my time with Super Mario Odyssey. Each of the objects, and several more besides, were poli...
Abstract: It almost seemed like a crime that one of Mario's best outings came out on Nintendo hardware that not a lot of people had the good sense of investing on. Fortunately, the release of Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch sees the company back in the g...
Published: 2017-11-01, Author: Chris , review by: ergohacks.com
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Lots of cool places to explore, Well-polished gameplay, Endgame provides great puzzle variety, Full of fun details, nods to past games, Highly accessible for new players
Often feels somewhat simplistic, Not as innovative as other Mario games, Controls and camera can be imprecise, frustrating
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A masterpiece in game design, tonnes to do and collect, puzzles and variety a-plenty, genius use of the new Cappy gameplay mechanic, the standout game for the Nintendo Switch
Er, that you'll have no time to tend to anything else in your life because Mario is so darn near-perfect
You might have guessed by now that we like Super Mario Odyssey. A lot.It is a wonderful game that dispenses with the need for fancy 4K HDR visuals and Dolby Atmos. It is instantly pick-up-able and a devil to put down again. And what's more, you can play i...
