It's been very long since I played a Super Mario game before, so playing Super Mario Odyssey felt really refreshing.
However, Super Mario Odyssey pays homage mainly to the older sandbox Mario games, which I haven't played before, and that made my experience with Odyssey more interesting than I expected.
Now, the story, just like in every other Super Mario game, is not important.
What's important in a Super Mario game, is the gameplay, and the gameplay in Super Mario Odyssey is the best in any Mario game I've ever played, as well as in any platformer game I've ever played; it's crazy, thanks to the impressive amount of different mechanics that sync in perfectly well with each other, Cappy's unique ability and Mario's smooth movement and moveset.
Visually, it's one of the better looking platformer games I've seen in the past few years, and the music is surprisingly good and fitting too.
Also, the level design is detailed and very creative, the Kingdoms are all great, the open areas are extremely fun to explore and their secrets are wonderful.
Unfortunately though, the game feels a bit short and the post-game content is underwhelming as well. Maybe some optional Kingdoms to explore, and different modes and mini-games for side-content would be perfect.
Lastly, the boss fights are pretty bad; they're way too easy, repetitive and uninspiring.
Pros:
+ Exciting gameplay
+ Amazing mechanics
+ Beautiful visuals
+ Fantastic level design
+ Awesome surprises
Cons:
- Short playtime
- Bad boss fights
Gameplay: 9/10
Content: 6/10
Music: 7/10
Art Style: 9/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Super Mario Odyssey is an incredibly focused and meticulously crafted platformer game for sure, and a wholesome homage to the entire series. It might not be a game that exceeded my expectations or truly impressed me in any way, but it left me feeling satisfied with a smile in my face and some... tears in my eyes.
Seriously though, the ending was so unexpectedly beautiful.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes, highly recommended for Nintendo Switch owners and especially Super Mario fans.
However, Super Mario Odyssey pays homage mainly to the older sandbox Mario games, which I haven't played before, and that made my experience with Odyssey more interesting than I expected.
Now, the story, just like in every other Super Mario game, is not important.
What's important in a Super Mario game, is the gameplay, and the gameplay in Super Mario Odyssey is the best in any Mario game I've ever played, as well as in any platformer game I've ever played; it's crazy, thanks to the impressive amount of different mechanics that sync in perfectly well with each other, Cappy's unique ability and Mario's smooth movement and moveset.
Visually, it's one of the better looking platformer games I've seen in the past few years, and the music is surprisingly good and fitting too.
Also, the level design is detailed and very creative, the Kingdoms are all great, the open areas are extremely fun to explore and their secrets are wonderful.
Unfortunately though, the game feels a bit short and the post-game content is underwhelming as well. Maybe some optional Kingdoms to explore, and different modes and mini-games for side-content would be perfect.
Lastly, the boss fights are pretty bad; they're way too easy, repetitive and uninspiring.
Pros:
+ Exciting gameplay
+ Amazing mechanics
+ Beautiful visuals
+ Fantastic level design
+ Awesome surprises
Cons:
- Short playtime
- Bad boss fights
Gameplay: 9/10
Content: 6/10
Music: 7/10
Art Style: 9/10
Final Rating: 9/10
- Amazing -
Super Mario Odyssey is an incredibly focused and meticulously crafted platformer game for sure, and a wholesome homage to the entire series. It might not be a game that exceeded my expectations or truly impressed me in any way, but it left me feeling satisfied with a smile in my face and some... tears in my eyes.
Seriously though, the ending was so unexpectedly beautiful.
Do I recommend it?:
Yes, highly recommended for Nintendo Switch owners and especially Super Mario fans.