Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
| Dimensions: | 17 x 10.5 x 1.1 cm; 0.05 Grams |
| Model: | 1014272 |
| Dimensions: | 17 x 10.5 x 1.1 cm; 0.05 Grams |
| Origin: | Japan |
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
| Dimensions: | 17 x 10.5 x 1.1 cm; 0.05 Grams |
| Model: | 1014272 |
| Dimensions: | 17 x 10.5 x 1.1 cm; 0.05 Grams |
| Origin: | Japan |
Fantastic !!
It’s an open world Mario game… It was always going to be great! Reminds me on Mario64 …. I’ve really enjoyed playing this game so far… It’s relaxing, cute, fun and challenging, perfect for winding down after a hard day’s work. If your a Mario fan of the 64 era this is a must play.
Hours and Hours of fu
Not just the kids who play it in this house but the adults too. So much gameplay, once you’ve completed the main mission there’s so many side tasks to do. Something the kids can play for a long time. Game play is great, good sound and quality. Easy to play.
BANGING GAME!!!
10/10 game. Very interesting games, you get to explore the world of Mario, see islands and cities and explore, you kind of don’t want to leave them and get to the next level! The graphics are cool and my little sister (8) really liked the game too!
Very happy with this purchase. It is a very entertaining game, with very original gameplay compared to other Switch games. In addition, it has a fairly long history, so you are guaranteed many hours of entertainment.
It also has the option of playing two people in cooperative mode.
The game came in physical format with a cartridge (not with an activation code in the eShop).
Overall, 5/5: very good game, fast shipping and physical cartridge format, which is what I was looking for.
5.0 out of 5 stars Immaculate customer service
Seller was very efficient with customer service. Goods were running slightly late, however seller put in extra effort to ensure goods arrived within allotted time. Many thanks. Will defo buy from Firmbarn in future.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
A great game for Mario lovers. I love Mario galaxy and this is quite similar in a way. Lots of things to do and you go on the levels again and again and still find new places and games. Lots of different worlds and themes. Great for adults and kids!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mario game
Bought for my son’s birthday and he’s not put it down since! He describes it as the best game hes ever played! I’ve had a little sneaky go too and I’m very impressed. Well worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary reboo
I always loved Mario. I used to play it on my Gameboy in the 80s. I’ve tried the more recent options like Mario Galaxy and always thought they just weren’t as good as the original side scroller. This game changed my mind, it’s just amazing. I love playing two player with cappy, so fun. The level designs and gameplay are awesome. I won’t give loads of spoilers but if you haven’t played this yet then just buy it.
Best on TV, not handheld
So this is a much-loved and highly rated game. Deservedly so from what I have seen. However I confess I didn’t get all that far into it (so far at least). I was playing it handheld style and some of the in-game controls are not conducive to the game being played in that mode. Not a criticism as such, just something I personally was not aware of. So hey, maybe someone will read this and think twice about starting it in handheld mode unlike me!
Fantastic
Extremely enjoyable game. The storyline is excellent as are the graphics. Only caveat is I found some of the moves – particularly diving, spin attacks difficult on the Switch Lite so would recommend playing this on the Nintendo Switch only.
Mario mad grandson loved i
7 year old Grandson loved it although he found it a bit frustrating at times trying to work out how to get past certain obstacles. Possibly better for slightly older children but gave him lots of fun.
Great game but too sho
Game was fun and better that Mario Galaxy which I wasn’t a fan of. The only think is the game isn’t very long, my 7 year old completed it in 3 days with just a couple of hours play each day.
I was skeptical. But loved i
I was not sure about this game, specially because I have the Switch Lite and read from others that with this console was not easy.
I enjoyed the game, probably the best Mario game ever, will defo play more in the free play.
Regarding the console, I had no issues whatsoever, obviously with the joycons might be a bit more interesting, but I had no need for them, managed to do everything with the NSW lite.
The Spiritual Successor to Mario 64!
To mirror everyone else. If you own a Switch you need this game. As a long time Nintendo fan playing SMO brought back so many memories of Super Mario 64 in the mid-90s.
Its both joyfully familiar and radically inventive both at the same time. It’s a brilliant celebration of Super Mario and that Nintendo magic that only they can do this well!
Mario Perfection!
One of the best games I've played in a long time.
Honestly one of my favorite games, so much to do and it never gets old!
Really fun mechanics and buttery smooth controls. Must have for any fan of 3D Mario.
S-tier game on the switch. It’s just so much fun- the level and world designs are great, tons of things to collect, a wide variety of mechanics and things to do and discover. Graphics look great as well.
The bosses aren’t particularly difficult- but this isn’t an issue for me as the game is more about relaxing, chilling out and having fun, rather than tear your hair out type of gaming which I appreciate. For gamers who want a challenge, the last world offers plenty of that! The sandbox environment and all the mechanics means that for those who want a challenge, you can simply just self impose limitations- plenty of videos online of people doing this exact thing.
Must also note that the 1st couple of days I played this game, I did experience feeling motion sickness, and couldn’t play for very long. This is something that is noted by a fair number of players so if you suffer from extreme motion sickness, beware. For me, the feeling of motion sickness disappeared after the first couple of days though as I got used to it. But players HAVE noted that the way Nintendo does the camera system in SMO means that people genuinely can experience motion sickness.
Other than that, the game is a must to be played on the full system where you can detach your joy-cons. It’s technically playable on the Lite, but I’d heavily advise against. There are mechanics that are only available through shaking your joy-cons for example. Part of the fun of the game is making use of all the gesture controls to play.
Genuinely one of the best games I’ve played. I’ve not met a single person who’s played this game and hasn’t enjoyed it.
Great fun for all ages
This is a fabulous game, suitable for both older and younger gamers. My 6 year old loves it and can do it well independently, though my 4 year old struggles a bit with some game play. As an adult it’s still great fun, and I love it myself as well (the few times I get a chance!). It includes the elements that makes Mario Mario, with some “2D sections” to use the good old fashioned Mario platformer, though its mostly in 3D. When playing on a standard Nintendo Switch you can play with detached joy cons and use hand movements to control certain aspects of game play, but it’s also perfectly fine to play with the joy cons attached and on a Switch Lite.
Value for money and as expected
Ordered this for my son after he had a very stressful week homeschooling and needed a break. It arrived quickly, well presented and my son loves it. Reasonably priced too compared to other places. Pleased with my purchase
Buy it, you will love it!
I’ve always been a huge Mario fan. Now I’m a grown up I still love to have a play now and again. This is one of the best Mario games I’ve ever played. I’ve played pretty much all of them but the graphics, the detail, the play is just brill. Spent all Christmas playing it, Couldn’t put it down!
Good game
There are so many new elements in Super Mario Odyssey, but in the end what actually strikes us is its ability to be fun in the usual elegant, essential and inevitable Mario way. If you want to run, jump, discover, fly and keep on doing these things for hours and hours, Super Mario Odyssey is the game for you.
I’ve just bought a switch,I was waiting for the games library to grow which it now has,so August 2020,a little late to the party but not too late,at least I’ve got a better battery life and more games out.Mario odyssey one word……. BRILLIANT……..all the 9.7 out of ten reviews are correct,no game or film or piece of music is perfect but this game is as close to perfect as you can get,Don’t rush through it in 20 hours,revisit world’s for more moons,it’s amazing fun finding them and some characters will help you find them but some you just find,so addictive,so fun,I have a PS4 pro and Xbox one X,I was getting bored of shooters and racing games,Forza horizon is great but it’s the same with better graphics every 2 years,playstation is a bit better with God of war,Spiderman,horizon zero dawn and the ghost of Tsushima and those open world games are better than racing round tracks and fields but even they start to feel the same after 4 or 5 games but at least they are quality games,Mario odyssey is the best mario ever made,the biggest and the best,The FUN just ooozes out of it,it’s magic and you need to buy a switch,Xbox series x and ps5 are releasing with hardly any games and they estimate a 500 pounds price tag just for the console itself,don’t bother,buy a switch and some amazing games instead.Dont worry about the switch having less power,the games have very good graphics and run well, especially Nintendo’s own games which are usually 1080p 60fps,4k is overrated,I’ve got a 4k TV,the 4k games look slightly sharper but not a big difference from 1080p unless you sit about 3 feet away from the screen and see a bit more detail but when it comes to GAMES,Nintendo is the winner and they are now outselling Xbox and catching up to the PS4,just buy one and mario plus Zelda,plus some great RPGs like xenoblade chronicles 1 and 2 and torna and octopath traveler,be amazed by the quality and addictive games and you won’t really want a ps5 with Spiderman miles Morales which will be a short game at around 8 hours that you could finish in a day or two,spend your 500 quid wisely,it’s about the Games,not power………..
Excellent!
This is magnificent. I was hoping it’d be like the N64 Mario and I wasn’t disappointed – if anything, it’s better! Although the N64 version still has a special place in my heart… You won’t be disappointed, buy it!
WOW!!!!!! What a brilliant game the graphics are amazing the colours are vibrant the details are spot on and the gameplay and storyline is absolutely fantastic this is definitely Mario at its best this game is one of the best games on switch right now and I would even go as far to say a must have game the controls are easy to get used to without problems and you’ll find it very hard to put down once you start playing I absolutely recommend this game fast delivery too with prime
Mario Odyssey is one of the best Mario games to date. visually bright and colourful with a variety of unique level designs packed with secrets and gems.
The controls are calibrated to perfection and you can see that the developers have put their heart and souls into the creation of this game.
But what really gives Mario Odyssey it’s unique feeling and makes an old genre seem fresh, is Cappy who Mario throws on his enemies and various objects such as the mighty T REX so that he can temporarily become them, greatly expanding the gameplay possibilities on an already incredible game
Best Bang for Buck Game on the Switch
There’s so much stuff to do in this game even once it’s been completed. Me and my son beat the final level weeks ago and were still playing it with no end in sight.
Gorgeous game and the Mario/Hat mechanic works really well for two players (the hat is really good for younger players as he’s indestructable).
Must have Switch game that quite rightly deserves all it’s praise.
This is a great game and am only half way through it within 36 hours of it popping through my letterbox.
I’ve tried this in handheld mode and with the joy cons separately. I prefer handheld. The motion controls are good but nothing in comparison to super Mario galaxy ( if you old enough to play it) a slight set back.
It reminds me a lot of 64 and Sunshine games. It surprises you in a way that you don’t have to reach for a manual or a YouTube video to get where you need to be (or get).
It’s very intutive, graphically stunning, it’s all very fancy and you will enjoy on your own or watching your kids play it.
This is my absolute 3rd 3d Mario. I don’t think anything will ever surpass Super Mario Galaxy (my number 1) or Super Mario 64 for shear aweness but it is pretty dam good third !
It is well worth your .
And btw if what the news is today4/4/2020 about a remake of galaxy and 64 for switch I urge you to purchase these as well as this.
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 the venerable series’ joyful world, characters and best-in-class platforming action, and introduces a steady stream of new and unexpected mechanics. It’s all spun together into a generational masterpiece. Highly recommended!
I hated Mario Sunshine so have been cautious about Mario games ever since. This game is excellent. Good pacing. Not too easy, but not too hard. The only irritating thing is the insistence of Nintendo for using motion controls for som action which can be a bit hit or miss in the heat of the moment.
Itsa Me Mario !!!!
I grew up with Nintendo, so Mario is very close to my heart. Been playing this game for a few hours and it’s really quite fun. I think most kids would love this game. I wish I still enjoyed games as much as I did when I was a kid but I think it’s normal for some things to seem incredible, as a kid and not so much as an adult. The game is based around a bunch of mini open world levels where you go around exploring at your own pace and your tasked with finding multiple moons in each world and defeating enemy as you go. I think Nintendo could have done much more but hopefully, Mario odyssey 2 will be much improved. Still a very good chill out game.
Fantastic Game! Great for the Kids and Adults!
If you loved Super Mario 64 then you’re definitely going to love Super Mario Odyssey! Plenty of worlds to explore, and there is so much to do. Well worth the money!
Brilliant game.
Brilliant game. Fun gameplay and many techniques to master, main story is a few hours long with many more hours of gameplay on top of that collecting additional moons. Would recommend to anyone with a switch
Best family game of the year with so much to do
Brilliant game. I played it with my 9 year old and we both love it. Although we sadly completed it last weekend there is still so much to explore. Can’t wait for the sequel!
Great Game but the GAME WASNT IN THE BOX
my son was in tears when he opened the plastic wrapped case on his birthday to find no game card in the case, we checked and double checked all around him in case it pinged out but it hadnt, it totally spoiled his birthday, Amazon to be fair didnt question it but its a poor show that Nintendo dont have a basic set of scales in the production line that would detect this kind of thing, he loves that game but if you are buying this or other Nintendo games as a gift, slit the plastic outside the box carefully and check first, might be the difference between a good and bad birth/xmas day.
I know, it’s an age thing! My hay day was Super Mario World, and in my mind that still hasn’t been beaten. This obviously looks lovely and plays really well, but, the number of different moves and combinations and convoluted cap jumps was just too much for me, lol. So, 4 coins, er, I mean stars it is, but that’s only my own experience! I know plenty of people regard this as the best Mario game ever, even maybe the best platform game ever, and that’s totally fine. I don’t, so can’t give it full marks.
This is an incredible game. I was a huge fan of Mario 64 and enjoyed Galaxy. This is a pure nostalgia trip mixed with innovation and sheer joy. It feels to me like the spiritual successor of Mario 64.
If you want to see and do it all, it’s a surprisingly big game. I have sunk 35-45 hours into this easily and I am still at it. The ‘story’ part of the game is quite short, about one-third of the way through collecting things (the easy stuff) you can be done with that. If you play for just getting to the end of the story and final boss, it’s a bit short. For me, Mario comes into its own when you try to reach every surface, collect every hidden item and know each zone down to fine details. This game has squeezed every ounce out of every world you visit, and a lot of the game opens up – new zones, challenges, hidden sections & more – after the main story is over (you still have about 65-70% of things left to collect and loads of new things to see). You get another new area at 50% complete then it’s all about how much of a completionist you are.
Level design, music, difficulty, range of tasks, exploration – it’s all an absolute masterclass. Even if there is no power moon or special currency on that hard to reach surface, the game almost always rewards you with gold coins to acknowledge you’ve somehow made it to that hard to reach or hidden surface. I got this and Zelda BOTW at the same time and it’s been this one that I’ve not been able to put down, because I find the tightly crafted worlds of Mario more immediately compelling. Add in the 2D sections, Yoshi, Captain Toad, Luigi sub-game, and new spins on a range of classic enemies that will take older Mario fans decades back down memory lane, it makes the whole thing complete. As a long time PS4 owner who decided to take the plunge on a Switch this is the best game I’ve played for years and I can’t recommend it enough. I have about 15% left to do in this game before I can fully devote my attention to BOTW, but part of me will be very sad when this Odyssey is at its end!
Masterpiece
I have never have had so much fun with a single-player game before in my life. It’s an absolute masterpiece. Despite its absurdness and despite sometimes feeling like it could have had more locations and more levels, it is an incredibly fun and brilliantly designed game. It’s constant and pure fun, and, at the same time, it never stops to delight you with a new surprise and a new mechanic. I never thought a game could surpass Super Mario 64 as my all-time favorite video game, but Super Mario Odyssey achieved just that.
One of the best Mario games eve
I think one thing most of the best Mario games have in common is they’re all slightly broken. By this I mean a canny player can find shortcuts and use techniques to skip or more easily beat parts of a game. This is a tradition started by the very first Super Mario game with Warp Zones and various exploits for extra lives. It was continued with Super Mario World by being able to take Yoshi into most levels or skip most of the game using Star World. Mario 64 got in on the action too with all sorts of ways to complete each objective.
Odyssey continues this proud tradition, the amusing thing is the developers know what players are like too, and often reward them with piles of coins for reaching supposedly “inaccessible” places. The variety of levels and objectives in this game mean you’ll never get bored.
Definitely one of the best games on the Switch (or anywhere else) and sits proudly alongside games like Mario World and Mario 64 as one of the best Mario games ever.
My kids love this game
4 children aged 3 to 14 have never had so much fun together without someone getting frustrated or having a tantrum. They play together, laugh together and work together to complete the challenges.
Fun for an fab 8 year old
Super Mario Odyssey is a long and fun game. Sometimes it is frustrating but it’s still great. Tips and tricks: zl to crouch, hold on the button then press b to back flip. Also, run then hold zl then b to do a long jump. How to roll: like usual, use the zl button then hold zl and spam y to roll. Loads of people really like this game. I hope you do. (written by 8 year old user)
Super Mario
Everything you would expect from a modern Mario game. Charm that kept me coming back for more mixed with plenty of nostalgia too (the Mario 64 skin and throw-back music when you’re getting stars/jumping into paintings was a big plus for me!)
Great fun for the family of all ages.
A great game that is fun for the family. It’s simple to play but there is depth to it as there are a lot more obscure collectibles and puzzles. There is quite a lot of content too. After you finish the main game there is plenty more things to collect and extra worlds to unlock.
Bestmario
Nintendo really know what they are doing. This game combines a whole lot of nostalgia and innovative ideas to produce one of the most enjoyable games I’ve ever played. The main story is pretty easy with a few challenges, but there are some extremely difficult extra bits to do. Many hours of fun.
Fantastic game! Nintendo have managed to merge the old and the new in this title, giving us SNES and N64 era gamers a hit of nostalgia. Whilst not relying on it to hold up the rest of the game!
The new mechanics related to your companion cappy are amazingly fun and open up opportunity for pretty advanced platforming techniques. Also the ability to possess the bodies of different enemies and allies makes for interesting and fresh game play.
If I could deduct half a start for game length, if you’re a looking for a prolonged and deep story this isn’t the place to find it. The story is actually rather short. Anyone with the time to put in could finish it in a day or less. If you are a completionist though then the game has plenty of meat to offer! The games main collectables are moons, every kingdom has it’s own challenges, mini-games and boss fights which all give out moons for the completionist to stick their teeth into.
My final verdict is that Mario Odessey is the best Mario game since Mario 64, it even surpasses that game in multiple ways! A must have for every Nintendo gamer, casual and hard-core alike!
To start with, I am a big fan of 2d mario , especially super Mario bros 3. When Mario transitioned to 3D, I really didn’t get into it. Mario 64 has terrible camera and control. Understandly it was the first 3D platformer nintendo was still experimenting with it. I since lost interest in platformer Mario games. Fast forward 20 years came mario odyssey. I instantly fell in love with it. I feel like this is what Mario 64 should have been! Nintendo has finally perfected 3D platformer and I am so glad I gave it a try. this game has surpassed super Mario Bros 3 and became my all time favourite! So much good stuff has been said about the game I have to agree with all of it. For those who love Mario 64 , you will certainly like this. For those who are sceptical about 3D Mario, give it a try, I am pretty confident you will like Mario odyssey.
Genius at work!!
Brilliant game the creativity here is just boggling.
Full of charm and fun to play.
If you ever played Mario 64 or Mario Sunshine you’ll enjoy this.
Took 20-30 hrs to beat.
Still a lot you can do after if you want to 100 percent the game.
It’s fairly easy and has some fantastic platforming in it.
I can see myself replaying through it again at some point.
At the time of writing this is my favourite game on the switch but certainly not my most played!!
This is a must play for any switch owner.
A modern Classic.
My wife couldn’t wait to get this, as she has every game associated with Mario, for every game they ever brought out! However, she has got frustrate at times, despite saving it, when she went back, found it hadn’t done this? I know as time goes on, she will get used to, a whole new Mario. But, so unusual for her, she had to go unto a walkthrough site, to find out, how to get past a part she was at? She hates doing this, but, once she saw what to do, it has helped greatly, with the games levels, that came afterwards. Arrived well within the time frame and, my wife is so enjoying the switch and this game. Like many, I know she will look back on those sections she got stuck on, and think, how could I, be so stupid? But, with new things, it takes time to ajust and learn. Otherwise, a great game. P.A.W
One of the best games on the Switch
One of the best games on the Switch. As someone who normally loses interest in a game fairly quickly, I’m happy to say that did not happen at all with Super Mario Odyssey. It was an absolute pleasure to play and made the past 6 months of commuting a joy.
One of my favourite games of all time.
What can I say. On the first play through you feel you have not had value for money as you can whip through the main story line in a few days. But then….WOW!!!! You discover that each level has multiple undiscovered moons and sub level which give LOTS of extra playability. Still going 3 months in and no where near “completed”!!! Buy it!!!
Brilliant game!
My son got this game for his 9th birthday, and although fairly expensive (the Switch is relatively new after all), he’s barely been able to put it down. He says it is his favourite Mario game, and I’ve also had a go. I’m not as good as him, but really enjoyed it. The graphics are great on it too. The product itself arrived quickly and as expected.
The game play is superb and the graphics are great. I was a bit concerned that it might ...
I bought this for my 5 year old for his birthday and he hasn’t put the game down since. He absolutely loves it. The game play is superb and the graphics are great. I was a bit concerned that it might be a bit too old for him but he’s mastered it with little help.
FINALLY. This is the Mario we’ve been waiting for, for so long!
I’m so glad Nintendo has finally stopped flogging the dead horse of the “classic” Mario theme (side-scrolling, time-limited, flagpole-jumping silliness) and given us a proper game. This rivals Mario 64 as the best game in the series.
The Galaxy games were also very good, and Sunshine was a lovely little number, but then they just bombarded us with homages to the original games. This is such a breath of fresh air, and it looks amazing. The game play is wonderful; so open and varied. The added cap-possessing ability is actually really good, and doesn’t get boring, like I thought it might. Who doesn’t want to take control of a T-Rex and go on a block-smashing rampage?!
The game is massive, and each world is beautifully designed. Some aren’t as aesthetically pleasing as others (the one with the humans is a bit odd) but each world is large and full enough to keep you busy for a long time.
All-in-all, this is a fantastic game, and a definite must-have for anyone who owns a Switch.
Bought mainly for the Wife. She loves it. She has completed it within a few weeks (under a month), but is going back to collect the missing moons/stars. There are nice touches, such as old school 2D mario sections taking you back to 8Bit days, taking over a TRex (and pretty good graphics). The 2player is non-existent. 2nd player plays the hat, which isn’t a requirement and 1P can do it anyway. Would have been nice to have a true 2P – perhaps even a race or in a subgame – hint for next game?
This is the 2nd best Mario game ever in my opinion behind Super Mario 64 which it takes a lot from. The nostalgia is present especially with one of the worlds and the many different caps you can purchase. The game is still great to play after completing as you have loads still to collect and explore. The only problem I have with this is no hub world which is a bit disappointing but I guess they couldn’t fit it into the story. Then also the music is disappointing at times. As sometimes nothing plays at all and then can get a bit repetitive, disappointing for a Mario game.
But what a game, better than Zelda in my opinion, I hope they do a sequel which I can definitely see happening.
Well, must have game for every gamer around the ...
Well, must have game for every gamer around the world. Mario Odissey it’s a masterpiece, a lesson for every game designer and who want to know what is “game design”.
When the game ends, a further range of possibilities will open, which will take hours and hours to be explored and completed.
Nintendo strike again. After Zelda BOTW, Odissey is another masterpiece for the Switch.
Fun - That's exactly how I would describe this game.
Fun – That’s exactly how I would describe this game.
Nintendo have managed to create another Mario which pulls from it’s past and makes the fan-boy in me excited with the prospect of further Mario titles to come (I hear there is free DLC coming which might include a brother!).
There is enough challenges in this game to feel a sense of fulfilment once you complete a level, collect that damn seemingly elusive moon or beat a boss. However, there is also a real urge to do one better by collecting more items or coins to unlock outfits for your favourite protagonist. Who knew that Mario would become the fashion icon he is in 2017/2018? And who knew parading him in these outfits would bring simple joy?
I played this game and I smiled a lot throughout and it had me thinking, I cannot remember the last time I played a single player game (please do not count having a friend play as cappy as multiplayer, it isn’t, it’s torture) where I actually laughed out loud as much or even just smiled.
Well done Nintendo, all that is missing is a better multiplayer mode and larger levels. It’s a game that ended too soon on the first play through
THE Mario game
This game is amazing for fans of the Super Mario franchise, it’s like a massively expanded, improved and built up version of Super Mario 64 (which is unarguably the best Mario game) with lots of added mini games, a total of 880 moons to find in-game by exploring, so great for completionists and the re-play value really is endless.
A fantastic, fun and wonderfully charming adventure with the worlds most famous plumber.
Taking heavy inspiration from Mario 64 and sprinklings of other games in the franchise, this is truly one of Nintendo’s finest.
From the design to gameplay, this game and the variety it crams into every nook, will keep gamers of all ages smiling and enjoying every second its switched on.
Controls are responsive whether you use the suggested set up or use the pro controller.
A must have for your switch library.
If like me you’ve grown up playing some of the Mario games then you won’t be disappointed. The story line is pretty cool and can easily keep you occupied for at least 20hours of game time (if you’re exploring all areas of the map). The update graphics are nice and playing it on the switch is actually a great experience.
This is more than just the best 3d Mario game yet, it is more than just one of the 2-3 essential Switch games out at the moment. It is a celebration of the franchise that made Nintendo who they are today.
It is charming, fun and rewarding. It focuses a bit less on the platforming side, which actually is a good thing. There is so much exploration in it, in a similar way to Breath of the Wild the game wants you to play around.
My daughter loves it too, she is 7 which is more or less the age I was when Mario 64 came out. The game has captured her heart in the same way.
Top marks.
Still though, if you’re going to buy one game for the Switch only. It’s Zelda 😉
Another great outing for Mario. There’s plenty in the game to keep you busy for hours.It’s also a great game for novices who may have never played mario before. The instructions and the addition of new moves as the game moves on, make it easy to pick up.
If you were a fan of Mario 64, Sunshine, Galaxy and Galaxy 2, this is a must have game
Absolutely amazing game that filled me with joy from beginning to end. A very fitting evolution for anyone who has ever played a Mario game before, and a great jumping on point for any newcomers. Many hours have been sunk into this game and although I have completed the story there are still so many secrets to go back and find.
The beauty of this game is that it’s great for an on the go pick up and play session while waiting for a train, or while at home it works for long sessions too.
I cannot recommend this game enough.
This game is 5 out of 5 stars for me. There is a reason it was nominated for game of the year. It’s art style is classic Mario, new Mario and also a completely new art style at the same time and it somehow works. Its mechanics work together and are enjoyable to use. The game has over a hundred hours of playability and probably more if you take more time finding the power moons, games main collectable. This game is perfect for long term Nintendo fans, new Nintendo fans and also people who don’t play Nintendo games. In conclusion I would recommend this game to any age if you enjoy 3D platformers and a good laugh with friends as it also has couch multiplayer.
Absolutely brilliant game!
Everything about this game is fun. Well done and thank you Nintendo, you’ve made both me and my eldest boy very happy (especially me!)
Not matter what your age, you’ll love this.
If you have a Switch, then this is THE essential purchase for it.
Incredibly fun game from Nintendo. Classic Mario 3D game with 2D platformer elements too. Love the whole premise and the collecting of Power Moons in the vast and varied environments. My only issue is that you do /have/ to use the motion controls to get full motion of Cappy, the hat you control – but it’s not that frequent for me to take a star away!
This game is absolutely fantastic! I grew up with Super Mario World and Mario 64… I hadn’t even owned a system for nearly 20 years BUT so glad I did! The graphics are cinematic, the soundtrack is orcheastral and the retro touches are great for anyone in their 30s plus. Easy to get started but lots of challenges… very good value… hours and hours ahead of you!
Superb controls, graphics, sense of fun and variety of worlds/enemies.
The character of Cappy adds a whole new way to play Mario through collecting items, reaching new places, controlling enemies and unlocking new pathways.
This is a game for casual and intense gamers alike.
The game includes many Easter Eggs for fans of the series.
Any and all amiibo’s can be used in this game; but Mario, Peach and Bowser (any variants; Wedding, Smash Bros or Super Mario) provide the greatest in game gameplay benefits.
Amiibo are not required to complete the game, nor do they provide additional content, they simply unlock existing content quicker.
Any amiibo that you may or may not have will assist gameplay greatly when used with “Uncle Amiibo”. Here, amiibo are used to uncover collectible locations on your map via an amiibo access point (Uncle Amiibo), but they can also grant players benefits with a random tap at any point within the game.
Some of the more Mario related amiibo will unlock items that can be obtained by progressing through the game naturally anyway, so they (the amiibo) are not required for any specific amiibo-only content, but as mentioned above, the amiibo are extremely helpful – especially any variant of the Peach, Mario and Bowser amiibo’s which assist in gameplay much more than any other amiibo.
For Gameplay:
All amiibo.
For significant Gameplay enhancements:
Mario (any variant)
Peach (any variant)
Bowser (any variant)
For Unlocks (which can be obtained through the game anyway without amiibo):
Mario (any variant)
Luigi (any variant)
Wario (any variant)
Waluigi
Dr Mario
Diddy Kong (any variant)
As a fan:
The game has so much to do, I have finished the game with 100% completion and enjoyed every second of it. It is not a game that you can easily complete to 100% in a day.
After the SNES I became more aligned with the PlayStation. I dabbled with the Wii but essentially eschewed Nintendo. I’ve become increasingly concerned about the direction of games, especially with the mentality that games are now regarded as services and consumers are therefore cash cows, ripe for milking. I started looking at back catalogues of games and took a gamble with a Switch. The one thing that I had forgotten, but thankfully found again, is that Nintendo is all about fun, especially with it’s own intellectual property like Super Mario. I’ve been too damned serious about games for too long, and even more so about collecting PlayStation trophies. This game is fun. Lots of fun. Lots of secrets and lots of collectibles and not a single loot box or micro-transaction to ruin it. My entire family are playing this now.
Super fun times
A thoroughly enjoyable game, one that truly detaches your mind from the frustrations of a long and hard day.
It’s incredibly relaxing to play, is filled with charm and has content to keep you occupied for a good long while.
It’s been said many times now, but it truly is the greatest Mario game I have ever played.
A fantastic piece of entertainment.
great game, it encourages you to play with the joy cons detached as there are more features but it has exciting levels and lot more freedom than classic mario games for the wii u and wii also has some nostalgia moments in the game which always make me smile
Just a fantastic game. Buy it immediately! My favourite Mario game is still Super Mario World on SNES, but this is by far the best 3D Mario game.. going back to Mario 64 or Mario Sunshine after this just makes those games seem unplayably dated and sluggish. There’s loads of gameplay here.. once you finish the (easy) main game.. the worlds really open up and offer loads more challenge. The graphics are wonderful, it has a great soundtrack.. the controls are tight and precise.. Mario is an utter joy to control.. and there’s tons of variety.. Special mention must go to the awesome sections where it goes to a p seudo-8-bit 2d platformer.. these are incredible – I could play a whole game of these parts..
BUY IT.. BUY IT NOW!!!
Gosh, where do I begin? This isn’t your typical video game for this age, this game is just fun. Silly, goofy fun, as games were always meant to be. I feel this game takes all the best parts of 64, Sunshine and both Galaxy games and combines them, adding in its own original flavour along the way. I haven’t had this much fun since Galaxy 2 which is 6 years old now. The story admittedly is a little short, taking me about 8-10 hours. But that only scratches the surface of what this game has for you to do. I’ve had this game a week and i’m only about 200 moons in, I have no idea how many I have left. People complain that since death only costs 10 coins, the game is too easy. Maybe so, but it also encourages experimentation and exploration. This game strikes the perfect balance between open world and classic Mario variety. The graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master. The general moveset is the same as the Mario games mentioned earlier but Mario’s new companion, Cappy, opens up so much more opportunities. It can be a throwing weapon like a boomerang, a tool to unlock secrets, or you can use it to possess your enemies, using their unique abilities to your own advantage. All done just by pressing X/Y or flicking your wrist. I also love how self aware this game is, constantly throwing references from older games at you, even obscure ones only the most dedicated of fans would notice. There are also portions of each world that you must navigate while flattened against the wall, yourself downgraded to the Mario from ’85. In a climate of gaming where everything has to have the biggest guns or the most cinematic storyline, gettibg a new, fulfilling Mario 3D platformers is a breath of fresh air, one that I’m planning on breathing for months to come, and look back on in another 20 years. Game of The Year 2017
Absolutely fantastic return for Mario – feels like the most classic Mario experience at least since Galaxy but closest to SM64. The movement is great and coupled with the motion controls from the Joycons, makes for a vibrant and exciting experience. Music is as good as ever with some catch tunes and riffs. If you’re nostalgic about Mario, you need to own this!
Classic, classic Mario fun. Only 1 criticism – a little too easy and too short? Maybe only 12-15 hours gameplay to defeat Bowser? the boss battles by and large are too easy, perhaps die once, and then succeed the second time? In any case, this has beatuiful graphics, lots of humor, fun action and quirks (2D mario minigames, being all the different creatures etc) it’s definitely very well thought out and so much fun.
Was highly anticipating the release of this game since I purchased my Nintendo Switch – Neon Red/Neon Blue ! It has a great story line, super clear graphics, and lots of humour too. I love that you can complete the game in many ways, and there is a setting for younger players so they can enjoy it just as much as us adults who like to 100% each level.
Definitely not 5 stars
I feel like I must be playing a different game than the other reviewers here. Super Mario Odyssey is a fine game, but it’s hardly worth 5 stars, no matter how much you love Mario. The pros of this game are well documented; interesting environments, interesting cap and monster control mechanics, you can dress Mario in fun outfits, fluid 3D to 2D transitions, and the gameplay itself is generally pretty polished … fair enough.
The cons seem to be glossed over though. For instance, playing the game in handheld mode means you lose all of your gesture abilities, same with playing the game using the Switch controller, meaning the ideal way to play is with the joy-con controllers with the screen docked, or propped up on some surface. Not a game breaker, but seemingly an oversight on Nintendo’s part.
It’s also worth noting that this game is insanely easy. 3 hours into the game and i’m half way through the kingdoms and the main story of the game. I find it hard to believe that the main story could take more than 10 hours, meaning that any additional time you spend on the game will be spent collecting moons and buying outfits. Defeating each rabbit boss at the end of each level has also been overly intuitive, and so far they’ve all been beaten without a scratch on the first try, and I’m a very casual gamer. Replay value of this game seems low.
I am still thoroughly enjoying my play-through with this even after completing it. The amount of content here is astounding with there feeling like there is next to no filler. Mario Odyssey is bursting with personality from the sound design, characters and the gorgeous transitional animations between actions! The new capture mechanic constantly switches up gameplay and replaces typical powerups with a drastic change of gameplay style with every new host and it’s a genuinely fun thing to experiment with in each new Kingdom.
The controls work fantastically with split Joy-Con which I found myself preferring over using the Pro-Controller because they work so well. Jumping, climbing, and over forms of platforming are absolutely enhanced by the subtle motion controls such as shaking just to gain that little bit of extra height.
Pretty much all of the levels are amazing to look at with extremely original design and gorgeous visuals – the same goes for Mario and his many outfits you can gain through various means, all in-game. This is one of the best single-player experiences I have had in an extremely long time, barring Breath of the Wild – and in some ways I feel that Odyssey exceeds in certain places where Breath of the Wild did not despite both games being masterpieces.
There are a few minigames that you can find throughout your playthrough with different scenarios to each of them – however this is one thing I would have very much liked to see fleshed out a little bit more. Namely, with the addition of local multiplayer with friends. The RC minigame, the footrace minigame, the snowball minigame all FEEL like they were made to be able to play with your friends but it just simply isn’t possible. I feel they could have done a lot with a local multiplayer mode due to all the capture abilities you can get – similar to how you could switch hats in Mario 64 DS.
Hands down, the best Mario game I have ever played. As an avid Nintendo fan, I was unbelievably excited to play the new Switch edition of one of my favourite franchises. I was not disappointed one bit. The graphics are absolutely phenomenal, the capture mechanic with Cappy is spot on and you never find yourself getting bored. The game came out 2 days ago and I have already finished the main story. I would buy a Switch just for Odyssey. Trust me, from one Nintendo fan to another or to someone wanting to become accustomed to the Mario saga, you will not be disappointed!
Odyssey is up there with the best of the 3D Mario games, the new cap throwing / transformation idea works brilliantly and so far the game has just been an absolute joy to play! Some have complained that it is too easy but I would argue that if you are aiming to just complete the main storyline then yes, perhaps it isn’t the most challenging game but if you plan on really making the most of it and trying to collect every single power moon the difficulty will ramp up massively. I plan to attempt to 100% complete the game and I can see that this will keep me going for a very long time! Worth buying the Switch just for this, Zelda and Mario Kart!
Super Mario Odyssey is easily one of the best Mario games ever made and the fact that it exists is acknowledgement by Nintendo that it can evolve with the ever changing Computer Game landscape. This game doesn’t waste any time with lengthy exposition, in the opening moments gaming’s most famous plumber is battling a monstrous Top Hat wearing white besuited Bowser atop of a floating Airship as the roaring King Koopa attempts to kidnap Princess Peach, force her into marriage and claim the Mushroom Kingdom for himself.
Unfortunately Mario is bested in the opening exchange and his iconic Cap is shredded to pieces by the airships propellers, luckily enough though Mario is joined by a ghostly hat, Cappy, who is the driving force for this title. Cappy can be thrown at enemies as an attack but Odysseys gimmick is that you can inhabit a range of Classic and New Mario enemies throughout the world. In the opening moments of meeting Cappy he is hurled upon a Frog so that you can jump to a higher ledge and I never thought that a Frog wearing a Red Cap and sporting a voluptuous thick black moustache would make me smile, but It did.
Nintendo has evolved Mario into an Open World experience which extends far beyond simple Platforming and Action and Adventure, this game works so well because it isn’t afraid to take risks, we never thought we would see a Mario Game like this, the plumbers 30 year heritage is honoured and celebrated, it has the openness of Mario 64 and the creativity of Super Mario Galaxy, whether your inhabiting the caterpillar-esque Wigglers, stretching and retracting with a delightful accordion wheeze or the fluent movement of the Cheep-Cheep’s swishing underwater each transformation is treated with the utmost of care and consideration and nothing feels superfluous, every aspect feels fantastic.
For Me personally everything about Odyssey, from Mario’s tiny facial expressions to the up tempo infectious music throughout the game everything feels meticulously crafted and presented, the painstaking amount of detail in this game is remarkable and appreciated. The visual variety and diverse worlds are as good if not better than anything that come before, you travel between worlds on your Airship named the “Odyssey” which you must power up with “Moons”, the eye-popping colours of Tostarena Town back dropped against flame coloured red dunes of the sand kingdom is one of the more fantastical worlds set against worlds rooted in realism like the frantic streets of New Donk City.
The amount of Moons needed to progress is minimal, Nintendo keep the main quest of Odyssey relatively brisk giving you the option to fervently search the kingdom your in or explore somewhere new. Having already arrived at Bowsers Kingdom I was a little disappointed as there could be an argument that the main quest is a little on the short side but I imagine after the credits roll there will be plenty of Moons and extra content left to hoover up. The variety, creativeness and imagination in each world is bewildering and this game will be the standard to which others are measured for a long time to come, masterpiece.
Quick review, some 48 hours or so after playing for the first time.
Just finished the main story of the game, and estimate it took me 13 hours or so to get to the credits- there’s still plenty to do once the game has finished including additional levels, so will still be sticking with the game a while longer yet.
Loved the game and there a lot of moments that left me with a smile on my face but think when it all settles in, this won’t be a game I play countless times in the future.
This is quintessentially very non Mario-esque, with the focus more on exploring than testing your platforming skills. Whilst the levels were fun to explore (the design was great), felt it took some of the pacing away compared to games such as Galaxy, 3D World and 2D titles such as World and SMB3 which, due to their more linear structure, focused more on platforming skills.
In fact, one of the post game levels (not naming due to wanting to make the review spoiler free), found myself grinding for nearly 2 hours to get the pre requisite amount of moons to carry on- some of the moon hunting was beyond tedious, and took the fun factor away from me.
All in all, this is a great game but found the pacing of certain parts to be a bit off.
Pros
Great level design
Beautifully designed environments, and a huge amount of gloss added in even the most insignificant and miniscule areas of the game
Terrific fan service, nodding back to previous Mario games
Cons
Bad pacing in several areas due to exploring- some of the tasks to get moons are repeated in several levels, such as sheep herding or stacking Goombas to impress a female Goomba
Broodals- generic, bland, no character. Huge step back from the Koopalings, each who had their own personality, based on their design alone.
Very enjoyable and one of the must have games for the switch so far along side Zelda.
Seems to be plenty to do and explore, the asssted mode should also make it accessible to everyone which is a plus.
If you liked the previous 3D mario games, this will be a perfect next installme
To be honest I have always hated Mario and have never been able to get into ...
To be honest I have always hated Mario and have never been able to get into any Mario game.
I saw how different Supet Mario Odyssey looked to any other Mario game and thought I would try it.
I dont regret it, it is a fanatstic game! The colours, the level design, the controls. Everything about it makes this game a masterpiece.
This is the best Mario game in years and I would go as far to say it’s the best Mario game of all time! Just buy the game, you will not be disappointed. This along with the Legend of Zelda breath of the wild has been a fantastic year for the Nintendo switch, probably Nintendo’s best year in their history
Finally a multiplayer game that my 7 yo and I can play together. We’re a few hours into it but already we love it!
I bought the fantastic Zelda upon release and worked my way through that. Bomberman was ok but together it didn’t work, splatoon was a let down, Arms didn’t cut it, Mario kart is superb but we can’t race all day. Then along comes this!
Superb
from Darryl Kaberry on 27 October 2017
Well done Nintendo!!
Arrived on day of release, as with every game purchase from Amazon. Bought the game for my kids, but clearly that isnt going to happen now i’ve started playing it. Brings me back to my Mario 64 childhood days. Graphics amazing, and look sharp when playing on the go. Gameplay the same as i remember with the added bonus of being able to take over characters with your hat (A bloomin T-Rex!!) Great addition of guide feature for the younger kids, as is the way for Nintendo products it seems (Mario Kart auto accelerate and steer assist). Overall a game that I can get my kids to spend hours losing themselves in, just like me all them years ago. Well done Nintendo, and another great job Amazon.
Must hand it to Nintendo. It felt like they were down and out, especially after the not so popular wii-u. But they have worked their magic to come up with another amazing, original, fun and polished game.
If Zelda wasn’t enough to sell the Switch, this will surely help it fly off the shelves.
If like myself you’re of the generation who played Super Mario 64 upon its release, and were dazzled by the concept of a 3D environment that invited exploration, then you’ll no doubt have had trouble accepting where the series has headed. This isn’t to say that previous entries have been bad, but the ‘wow’ factor had somewhat been dampened by safe formulas.
Enter Super Mario Odyssey, and boy oh boy was it worth the wait. You can tick off all the features that we’ve been clamouring for and more besides. Exploration? It underpins your progress entirely, with little to guide you other than your curiosity. Memorable soundtrack? It’s one of the best the franchise has offered, featuring a huge range of instruments and styles. Customisation? Mario can purchase a wardrobe that will instantly put a smile on your face, ranging from snorkels to caveman outfits. And new boss battles? The creativity and characterisation finally makes them feel less like a chore, and more entertaining.
Nintendo always deliver on gameplay, so it’s unsurprising that the controls feel tight and instantly familiar. While Cappy may steal the show, classic moves make a return – the triple jump, long jump, back-jump and more – and it’s just as comfortable to play in any controller configuration. Combined with the HD Rumble and sound effects, you get a wonderful sense of each environment that you wander, and you can’t help but attempt different moves even when there is no reason to.
You’re also in control of what kingdom you travel to (The ‘Odyssey’ happens to be Mario and Cappy’s airship), and how you spend your currencies. Regular gold coins can be exchanged in any kingdom, but purple coins are unique to the kingdom that you find them. Souvenirs and clothing will quickly fill the Odyssey! And if you get stuck for tips or new ideas, then you can view the travel guide and map for each kingdom. Presented just like a real tourist map, you can read it and view photos.
But if there’s one thing this game does better than any in the franchise’s past, it’s the storytelling. Peach may have been kidnapped again, but the narrative does an excellent job of helping you to root for Mario and his companions, with a clear arch and cut-scenes that play out at the right moments. The result is a much more cinematic entry than before, which adds plenty of drama instead of only cheap laughs. Case in point; the opening titles don’t appear until around 20-minutes into the game, and you’ll be in for some twists during the second and third act.
Odyssey may well be a landmark game for Nintendo. Zelda: Breath of the Wild was always going to be a contender – and certainly one for Game of the Year – but whereas that game re-wrote the rule book for Zelda, I believe the Mario franchise was in greater need of a title like Odyssey. It’s appeal stretches to just about anyone who can play a video game, and the quality in execution is flawless. Get it!
I shall keep this short.. the level design is as close to perfection as I have seen in a game. It is the biggest Mario to date with layers upon layers of secrets and shortcuts and collectibles. It feels like Mario yet has so many new ideas and worlds that it also feels really fresh and original. Quite frankly Inam blown away! Wasn’t a massive fan of Mario 3D World on the WiiU, this game improves on it in every way. Best Mario since Galaxy 2 and yes, it’s better than that too. 10/10.
This is probably the biggest reinvention in Mario’s history. It takes the sandbox approach that Nintendo almost started way back in the days of Super Mario 64, and perfects it in a way that no game has since. At its core, it’s still a platformer. The controls are tight as ever and veterans of the series will be triple jumping and long jumping in no time.
It’s the introduction of ‘Cappy’, Mario’s new hat/travelling companion that adds so much depth to this game. Gone are the days of the traditional power up, in much the same way Zelda Breath of the Wild did away with unique items. In their place, Cappy can literally capture a whole range of enemies, items, even taxis…. seriously, go nuts, throw your hat at everything and anything.
Using the Joy Cons separately in each hand is the recommended way to play. A flick of the wrist and cappy is away. This works flawlessly and isn’t tiring like the days of Wii motion controls. The game also plays perfectly well with a Pro Controller (or the Joy Cons in the grip) and even in handheld mode.
Visually the game is beautiful, rolling along 99.99% of the time at a lovely 60fps and in 1080p. Again, playing in handheld mode is fine, but you owe it to this game to play in the big screen. The music too is great and after just a few hours of playing, I found myself humming along to the boombastic soundtrack. Also, just try not to sing along to the new, fully vocalised theme song.
If you own a Switch, buy this game immediately. If you don’t, buy one. The Super Mario Odyssey bundle with the red Joy Cons looks lovely….
Right, break over, back to Mario.