‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Is Finally Out & The Critics Are Absolutely Frothing

One of the most anticipated games of the year is no doubt Super Mario Odyssey, which dropped today for the Nintendo Switch. People have absolutely been lusting for the small bouncy Italian man who is officially no longer a plumber.

Well, it seems that the wait has not been in vain. The game was released at the same time as the review embargo dropped, so we’ve woken up to every games site on the planet basically frothing over it. It’s currently sitting on a frankly immense 97 on Metacritic, which automatically catapults it to one of their top ranked games of all time. Tied for second, actually.

The reviews, folks. The reviews are good as hell.

From IGN:

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, irreverent world and 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.

From Gamespot:

Nintendo’s forward-thinking platformer retains the series’ classic handcrafted appeal, which is even more impressive when you realise how densely packed each kingdom is. Mario’s latest outing is big, bold, and bursting with new ideas, and like Breath of the Wild, is another instance of Nintendo going above and beyond to redefine our expectations. It’s a shining example of refined creativity, and another crown jewel for Switch that is without equal.

From Polygon (with a shocking reminder that Mario is indeed nearly forty fuckin’ years old.):

Super Mario Odyssey is almost certain to be counted among the best games in Nintendo’s star series. For a character nearing 40 years old, it’s amazing that Mario has remained not only a beloved character but one whose games are generally expected to be great. From that perspective, it’s no surprise that Super Mario Odyssey is, yes, a great game. But more than that, it’s a fantastic, even fundamental addition to Mario’s legacy. From a plumber to a doctor to a tennis star to, uh, a Goomba, Mario has endured. No, this will not be the last Mario game, but it is almost certain to be lauded as one of his best.

And from Game Informer:

I was floored by the creativity accompanying most of Odyssey. A lot of iteration and thought clearly went into some of the secrets and platforming exercises. I enjoyed each challenge type except the Roving Races, on-foot sprints against Koopa Troopers where every second counts. I was irked by the racers walking through enemies and walls without penalty–almost appearing to be a bug or a cheap way of intensifying the competition in a game that is otherwise nearly flawless in its execution. Quibbles aside, Super Mario Odyssey is an absolute delight, and another Switch release that will have Nintendo fans debating which 3D Mario game is the best of them all. I still hang my hat on Super Mario Galaxy as the pinnacle of the series, but Odyssey and its wealth of gameplay styles and moons make it a close second.

Excuse me while I chuck a sickie. Don’t cry for me, Australia. I’m already dead.


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