Super Mario Odyssey

IGN

Ryan McCaffrey·Oct 26, 2017

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Mario’s new romp fuses old with new in a joyous adventure that should not be missed.

GameSpot

Peter Brown·Oct 26, 2017

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Super Mario Odyssey is a massive and magnificent celebration of Nintendo's most iconic hero.

Polygon

Philip Kollar·Oct 26, 2017

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Nintendo’s most iconic character comes to the Switch in one of his best adventures ever

Eurogamer

Oli Welsh·Oct 26, 2017

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One of the most daring and influential game designs of all time makes a long overdue comeback in Mario's most madcap adventure yet.

Kotaku

Chris Kohler·Oct 26, 2017

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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

Game Informer

Andrew Reiner·Oct 26, 2017

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Prepare yourselves for another "best of all-time" debate. Mario Odyssey is that good.

GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge·Oct 26, 2017

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Super Mario Odyssey is a beautiful homage to Mario’s history, but also his future.

Nintendo Life

Thomas Whitehead·Oct 26, 2017

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Super Mario Odyssey represents a shift in direction for Mario. For about a decade we had exceptional but tightly structured 3D series entries, but this new arrival's building blocks go  back to Super Mario 64. It's a very modern take on ‘sandbox Mario', however - Cappy and his abilities are key additions that freshen up the formula, and we have a sizeable and diverse set of lands to explore.Odyssey will, inevitably, now enter the discussions about the ‘best' Mario games. In the second half and post-credits - in particular - it takes on a life of its own, showcasing incredible design and development flair. It's also a wonderful showcase for the Switch, and could introduce a whole new audience to the wonders of Mario in three dimensions. For the veterans among us, meanwhile, it's yet another special release to remind us of why Mario is still gaming's number one.