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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
Massive garage of cars to choose from
Fine balance between sim and arcade racing
Looks flippin' gorgeous
Huge worlds to explore
Jam-packed with invention
Cappy changes how you play
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
Absolutely gorgeous to look at and glorious to play
So. Much. Content
Never had so much fun with a photo mode before
Sublime graphics looks like Mario 64 in HD
Clever new gameplay mechanics using Mario's hat Cappy to 'inhabit' other creatures bodies
Excellent level design full of areas to explore
A joy to play
Addictive
Fun and constantly surprising
Beautiful Kingdoms that you'll want to get lost in
Almost too much to see and discover
A ridiculously impressive array of new moves
Capture mechanic totally turns Mario on its head
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
The editors didn't like
Using motion controls isn't always fun or intuitive
Especially when playing on the go
Microtransactions get in the way of your fun
Drivatar AI can be aggressive
A bit easy at first
Er
That you'll have no time to tend to anything else in your life because Mario is so darn near-perfect
Only the dedicated will see everything it has to offer
Would have loved to have seen the makers do something with online multiplayer
You have to play with motion controls for the best experience
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Oli , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: In a year when Nintendo has launched a new concept in game consoles alongside editions of its most treasured series, Zelda and Mario, it's been tempting to draw a line between the two games and dare to hope that Super Mario Odyssey could be as bracing a r...
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Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Jordan , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: In life, a few things are inevitable: death, taxes and the continual kidnapping of Princess Peach. But after more than 30 years of at least one new Mario adventure per Nintendo console, it helps to have a feature that differentiates the latest from the la...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Sublime graphics looks like Mario 64 in HD, Clever new gameplay mechanics using Mario's hat Cappy to 'inhabit' other creatures bodies, Excellent level design full of areas to explore, A joy to play, addictive, fun and constantly surprising,
Would have loved to have seen the makers do something with online multiplayer,
THE GOOD• Sublime graphics looks like Mario 64 in HD• Clever new gameplay mechanics using Mario's hat Cappy to 'inhabit' other creatures bodies• Excellent level design full of areas to explore• A joy to play, addictive, fun and constantly surprisingTHE BA...
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Jeff , review by: CNET.co.uk
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...
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Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Sam , review by: gamesradar.com
Beautiful Kingdoms that you'll want to get lost in, Almost too much to see and discover, A ridiculously impressive array of new moves, Capture mechanic totally turns Mario on its head
You have to play with motion controls for the best experience, Some bosses are a little too easy
Super Mario Odyssey successfully brings the series up to date and opens it up to a new audience, while still retaining every ounce of its nostalgia and retro charm...
Published: 2017-10-25, Author: Dom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: NINTENDOSuper Mario Odyssey is due to release on the Nintendo Switch very soon, and ahead of the game's official embargo breaking, we've already seen a few scores leak.The first score leak was actually from EDGE magazine - where the publication surprised...
Published: 2017-10-17, Author: Dom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: NINTENDONintendo Switch fans will be very happy to note that the console's next big game continues to get impressive reviews across the board.After a leaked review from Edge magazine gave the game a 10/10 last week, we've seen another publication review t...
From what I've seen so far, I could go on for an age about how brilliant Mario Odyssey is. Packed with references – both from a visual perspective and mechanically – from all previous games, it brings them together in a melting pot that's shaping up to ri...
