Super Mario Odyssey Review – A New Era

By Paul Tamburro

There’s never been a Mario game quite like Super Mario Odyssey. Though it adopts the open, non-linear level design of Mario 64 and adapts it into grandiose environments akin to Super Mario Galaxy, this is as fresh as the series has felt in years, and much like Breath of the Wild it is evidence of Nintendo’s regained confidence in its Switch era of games. As…

  • Outstanding balance between action and exploration
  • Never stops surprising
  • Huge amount of fan service
  • Looks and sounds fantastic
  • Excellent boss battles
  • Cappy!
  • One particular kingdom isn't very easy on the eye
  • Some hidden "secrets" spoil surprises that happen late in the game

10

Paul Tamburro
Paul Tamburro

Paul Tamburro is the Director of Content at Evolve Media.

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