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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: Peter , review by: gamespot.com
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
Some of Cappy's minor actions require the use of motion controls
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Ryan , review by: ign.com
Mario's games have been around for almost as long as game consoles have been a thing, but thankfully, he's always evolving. We rarely get the same Mario twice. Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: It distills...
Capture mechanic is quite novel, Focus on Mario's capabilities, Grand variety of missions, Never a dull moment, Terrific worlds to explore, Truly charming
Published: 2017-10-26, Author: Mike , review by: venturebeat.com
Super Mario Odyssey captures the best parts of Mario's past 3D adventures. It has Super Mario 64's open design while matching Super Mario Galaxy's sense of awe. But the capture mechanic gives it a creative edge.It's a huge game. Even once you finish the O...
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...
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: Ryan , review by: ign.com
Mario's games have been around for almost as long as game consoles have been a thing, but thankfully, he's always evolving. We rarely get the same Mario twice. Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation: It distills...
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: 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...
