Super Mario Odyssey Reviews

Super Mario Odyssey is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2017

Switch owners need this game, players without a Switch need to go buy one to play it. Nintendo knocks another one out of the park, and this may very well be their best year of games since the Super Nintendo.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

It looks, sounds, and plays like a sunny Sunday morning spent in front a TV with a Nintendo controller in your hand when you were a kid

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9 / 10
Nov 6, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is an incredible game for any fan of the platforming genre.

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9.1 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is an incredible adventure that every Mario fan and Switch owner needs to experience.

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94 / 100
Dec 4, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is among the most successful games I have ever played. Definitely the best 3D Mario platform game.

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4.7 / 5.0
Oct 30, 2017

Welcome home Mario! It's been awhile since a Mario game captured my heart and I think that Super Mario Odyssey is that game. Sure, there are elements of repetition but the gaming mechanics and controls are a thorough treat and if you're looking for a reason to purchase a Nintendo Switch, besides such as Zelda, this could really be the time to make the… uhh… SWITCH!

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Geeks Under Grace
Andrew Feistner
9.5 / 10.0
Dec 4, 2017

Even if the motion controls are annoying and the bosses and story are uninspired, the gameplay and environments make you forget any complaints you would have. You will have a great time exploring the Mushroom Kingdom like you did in previous Mario titles.

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95 / 100
Oct 25, 2017

Overall, Super Mario Odyssey is a fantastic game that is really hard to put down. What makes the game so engaging is the well-executed gameplay that also has an absolutely insane amount of variety.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2017

I mean, it's a Mario game - right? Nintendo was not going to screw this up, even if some of their entries have been better received than others, the pudgy ex-plumber has been treated with Nintendo with a great deal of care over the years and the whimsical adventures he has gone on resonate with gamers far more often than not. Even with these ridiculous expectations in mind, it is safe to say that Super Mario Odyssey is quite the accomplishment, putting a fantastic exclamation point on what has been a really strong 2017 for both Nintendo and the Switch.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2017

Not only do I recommend Odyssey as a game, but I strongly advise anyone craving those Sunshine adventures from the GameCube pick this up immediately. With games like Breath of the Wild, Stardew Valley and Mario Kart also out on the Switch there’s a lot of good reasons to pick up this still relatively new console. If you already own a Switch and you’re not sure about this game then I implore you give it a go. There’s something for everyone weather you’ve never played a Mario game before or you’re a master N64 speed runner. However if you have ever played a Mario game then you will appreciate this present that Nintendo has spent painful hours crafting for your enjoyment

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2017

With crisp and colourful visuals, a soundtrack that mixes traditional and modern music scores and out of this world boss battles, Super Mario Odyssey is a milestone in both the highly acclaimed Mario franchise and gaming history in general.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2017

An incredibly fun new adventure with wonderful environments, fun challenges, and plenty to collect. Super Mario Odyssey is an absolute system seller that should be in any Switch owner's library.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is not only a return to the glorius days of the N64 era but more like a big leap forward from there. A modern masterpiece but manages to get the mix betwen tradition and new ideas just right with a lovely game design.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is a once-in-a-generation game and every self-respecting gamer should sit back and enjoy it. Nintendo has outdone itself yet again and we're the lucky ones who get to reap the benefits.

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Nintendo News
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

The myriad of secrets, mini-games and references to previous series’ titles, coupled with some of the most fluid and ingenious action seen to date makes Super Mario Odyssey one of the best platform games in years. Those little Nintendo nuances and humorous quirks can be found almost everywhere; that’s what makes it so special.

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ThisGenGaming
ThisGenGaming Reviews
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

2017's Game Of The Year just got a new contender, Super Mario Odyssey IS exactly what I wanted and then some. The hype usually can not keep up with a video game but Super Mario Odyssey not only keeps up with the hype, it has passed it, and has gone way beyond my expectations. Sure there's some minor issues that I had with the game, but it never once made the game any worse for me. I couldn't put down Super Mario Odyssey and I'm kind of sad that I have to write this review right now because I want to get back to the world of Super Mario Odyssey that much! Look out other GOTY contenders, it looks like Mario has just entered the game.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

Pure delight, from start to finish.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

Super Mario Odyssey is a hymn to the video game

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

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.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2017

Nintendo has once again redefined the platformer genre. Well known solutions have been perfected and the entire game is well designed and has a soul. Super Mario Odyssey is a game aware of its heritage and at the same time it proves that a good idea never gets old. A true masterpiece!

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