Super Mario Odyssey

[Black Dagger]

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Preordered it :clap1:

Out Friday ladies!! (Why was there no thread x)

[Jake.]

Was gonna make one so well done for beating me to it

So excited for this

[Jay28jay2]

I'm preordering it too <3 Can't wait eventhough i've spoilt most of the game for myself because of the leaks

[Rufus]

This is the game I've been most looking forward to this year (apart from the Crash remakes) so I'm really hyped!

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/super-mario-odyssey/critic-reviews

30+ 10/10 scores :amazed:

[Jamie89]

I can't decide if I want it. It's getting great reviews but I dunno if I'll like it :think:

[user104658]

Got to be honest, and I'm sure it's good and everything but... I'm pretty much convinced that Nintendo is buying reviews (not just for this, but in general).

[Jake.]

Got to be honest, and I'm sure it's good and everything but... I'm pretty much convinced that Nintendo is buying reviews (not just for this, but in general).

Well that’s just ridiculous

[Jake.]

Anyway, :clap1: at the reviews

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

how can they be buying reviews though when there’s like 60 outstanding reviews surely they can’t be paying for all of them?

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/05/nonsense.gif

[Jake.]

They have no need to pay for them, Mario has always (rightfully) received acclaim!

[rk3388]

The sign that they're paying for reviews is if there are large differences between review score- there is zero chance that Breath of the Wild or Odyssey paid for reviews

[rk3388]

I'm going to pick it up tomorrow morning so hopefully Walmart has them in stock!

[rk3388]

Also just bought Mario and Rabbids on a whim because it was 40% off here in Canada (for a two-month old game) :O

[Ant.]

My mum keeps mentioning "we got a parcel coming tomorrow :) ". If that parcel doesn't contain Super Mario Odyssey I'm gonna be an orphan. Not gonna kill my mum I'm just gonna do that thing where i make her my not legal guardian. so i can be put up for adoption? whats that called?

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

My mum keeps mentioning "we got a parcel coming tomorrow :) ". If that parcel doesn't contain Super Mario Odyssey I'm gonna be an orphan. Not gonna kill my mum I'm just gonna do that thing where i make her my not legal guardian. so i can be put up for adoption? whats that called?

:joker::joker::joker:

[user104658]

how can they be buying reviews though when there’s like 60 outstanding reviews surely they can’t be paying for all of them?


I'm not saying Nintendo games aren't often GREAT games... it's just that the number that are 100% or 10/10 seems disproportionate to other games that are just as great? I mean... really? 10/10, literally zero flaws? Breath Of The Wild getting an array of 10/10 scores when it had notable framerate problems that must have been present for launch reviewers? :think: That doesn't make sense either.

See I'm not saying these aren't 9/10 amazing games... just wondering if there might be some kickbacks going on to nudge some of those 9's to a 10 :joker:

I suppose it's more likely that it's just plain ol' nostaligia making reviewers ignore small flaws, though. I do wish reviewers were more impartial than that, though. A 10/10 should be something exceptionally rare, surely... reserved for games that are well made, well written, AND with zero (or damn close to zero) technical issues. A masterpiece of story and gameplay that suffers stuttering or framerate drops is a 9/10...

[Tom4784]

No game is perfect, I often take 10/10's to mean 'Yeah it has some issues but the game itself overcomes them completely'.

BOTW has framerate issues but that doesn't make it any less of a 10/10 game.

[Ramsay]

Must save money to get a switch.

[Jay28jay2]

Still waiting for mine to be delivered, mum isn't home so I have no clue if its even there

[Jamie89]

No game is perfect, I often take 10/10's to mean 'Yeah it has some issues but the game itself overcomes them completely'.

BOTW has framerate issues but that doesn't make it any less of a 10/10 game.

Yeah I'd agree with this. I think game reviews should just be based on how enjoyable a game is. If a game has issues but it's still 10/10 in terms of enjoyment then so be it. The frame rate drops in BotW are pretty rare as well, certainly not enough to account for a 10% drop in the game's score.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

breath of the wild isn’t a 10/10 anyway :worry:

a 9/10 yes but NOT 10/10 like i just can’t imagine scoring ha 10/10

[Tom4784]

breath of the wild isn’t a 10/10 anyway :worry:

a 9/10 yes but NOT 10/10 like i just can’t imagine scoring ha 10/10

Shut your ***** mouth.

[Jamie89]

breath of the wild isn’t a 10/10 anyway :worry:

a 9/10 yes but NOT 10/10 like i just can’t imagine scoring ha 10/10

https://i.imgur.com/uOYPvvo.jpg

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Shut your ***** mouth.

DARE you say it’s better than persona 5?

[Tom4784]

DARE you say it’s better than persona 5?

THEY ARE BOTH 10/10s!

http://i.imgur.com/5zjy5ZG.gif

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

THEY ARE BOTH 10/10s!

http://i.imgur.com/5zjy5ZG.gif

do NOT try that you dirty cheating ***** you can’t keep them both sweet as much as you would like to

be a woman and pick a side

http://i.imgur.com/5zjy5ZG.gif

[Tom4784]

do NOT try that you dirty cheating ***** you can’t keep them both sweet as much as you would like to

be a woman and pick a side

http://i.imgur.com/5zjy5ZG.gif

They are both great and greatness can coexist. you segregationist slut.

https://i.imgur.com/4CINAnP.gif

[Ant.]

SO it wasn't in the parcel BUT my mum bought it at the shops to surprise me :love: we had a mini argument because she wouldnt let me give her the money she spent and she insists its a month old Birthday gift :laugh: :love:

What I like about the game is that it feels so rewarding. Mainly because of how many moons you can get. I feel so obliged to just take my time and explore the world and when I do I always find something interesting, just gives me an icentive to keep playing :love:

I really do thing this could be my favourite Mario game ever (sorry TTYD and 64 </3). I loved 3D World's format but I forgot how I preferred the "open world" feel of some Mario games (despite the fact most of the game is pretty linear in terms of how story progresses, but that's Mario for ya)

ALSO "Jump up, Super star!" is STILL in my head 4 months later gah

breath of the wild isn’t a 10/10 anyway :worry:

a 9/10 yes but NOT 10/10 like i just can’t imagine scoring ha 10/10

When Skyward Sword got a 10/10, Breath of the Wild is most certainly a 10
(Despite the fact I hammered the **** out of BotW, I didn't like something about it... and I can't place my finger on it, which is odd since I think it's my favourite Zelda. That said I've only finished about 6 Zelda games overall)

[Jake.]

Been playing this all night and it’s fantastic

Really challenging, mind

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

has anyone managed to get every moon in any of the kingdoms? :suspect: i need 5 in the dinosaur one but toad has stopped selling me hints and that parrot thing won’t tell me either kmt

[Jake.]

has anyone managed to get every moon in any of the kingdoms? :suspect: i need 5 in the dinosaur one but toad has stopped selling me hints and that parrot thing won’t tell me either kmt

Nah lol, I need even more than 5 in that one but some you have to go back to later on

It’s really annoying me though, those large unbreakable silver boxes in each kingdom and I don’t have a clue what you’re supposed to do with them

[Jay28jay2]

Nah lol, I need even more than 5 in that one but some you have to go back to later on

It’s really annoying me though, those large unbreakable silver boxes in each kingdom and I don’t have a clue what you’re supposed to do with them

Wait until the end of the game after the final boss, you will be able to break them and they will give out more moons to each kingdom

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

the lake kingdom is so ****ing gorgeous THE MUSIC ugh i wanna cry

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

does anyone else think this game feels slightly more ‘mature’ than the others aesthetic wise? like wood kingdom icr what the correct name is but it lowkey looks like far cry or something lmao (in certain parts anyway)

[Jake.]

I’ve still got a load of moons to collect but I’m at the credits already lol

[Jake.]

does anyone else think this game feels slightly more ‘mature’ than the others aesthetic wise? like wood kingdom icr what the correct name is but it lowkey looks like far cry or something lmao (in certain parts anyway)

Yeah, I thought this especially regarding the ruined kingdom

[rk3388]

Yeah, I thought this especially regarding the ruined kingdom

The ruined kingdom was so cool, I wish they would have have made it a full kingdom :bawling:

If anyone has advice for finishing the 100-jump rope challenge I am in desperate need ... :shrug:

[Ant.]

does anyone else think this game feels slightly more ‘mature’ than the others aesthetic wise? like wood kingdom icr what the correct name is but it lowkey looks like far cry or something lmao (in certain parts anyway)

Honestly I LIVE for it. Mario's so used to really cartoony and colourful graphics and it's such a relief to see that they got a nice balance of that. The levels don't look gritty, and they're such a departure from the usual levels of Mario while remaining familiar

[Ant.]

I just finished the game. The ending song is :love: (as is the ending... and the game of course. Super Mario Odyssey is the prime example of post-game content done right!)

I just gotta collect another 600 or so Moons :)

[Ant.]

Bumping because I got all the moons :dance: and ALSO the new (free!!) DLC coming out next month

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

every single one? D: did you google some or do it all by yourself? i had to google some in the ****ing cap kingdom >_>

[Ant.]

every single one? D: did you google some or do it all by yourself? i had to google some in the ****ing cap kingdom >_>

uh in some aspect kinda? I used all my amiibo to find them and then figured it out from there

I think I used google for like, 1

how many moons are you on?

[Maru]

This has such a Sonic Adventure 1/Dreamcast-y vibe to it. But yeah I want a Switch

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

uh in some aspect kinda? I used all my amiibo to find them and then figured it out from there

I think I used google for like, 1

how many moons are you on?

sis i gave up looking for them after i beat the game lmao

i think i had about 300 i’m not sure

[Ant.]

sis i gave up looking for them after i beat the game lmao

i think i had about 300 i’m not sure

sounds about right tbh i had that amount and most people I know did

the new DLC doesnt look like much... or anything at all like... but it's something neat and extra

[user104658]

This has such a Sonic Adventure 1/Dreamcast-y vibe to it. But yeah I want a SwitchMy in-laws bought my daughter one for Christmas (well... My father in law works for an online retailer and had a tonne of "staff points" built up so they bought it with those) :hee:... My wife was like "No no no that's far too much!" but I was like "ERR NO IT'S FINE" so now I basically have a switch because she's only interested in it for crap like 1-2-switch when she has friends round, otherwise she's exclusively into Minecraft on PS4 and Roblox on PC. Almost entirely Roblox.

So yeah. My in-laws bought my daughter a switch for me to play single player games and me and my wife to play Mario Kart [emoji23].


Should I get Mario though? I can't decide if I think it looks good or... Stupid... And I don't trust that the reviews aren't over inflated "because it's Mario!!!".

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

it’s good but it’s mind numbingly easy

like there’s no difficulty whatsoever

it’s definitely one of the most overrated games i’ve ever played

i’d give it a 7/10

[Ant.]

My in-laws bought my daughter one for Christmas (well... My father in law works for an online retailer and had a tonne of "staff points" built up so they bought it with those) :hee:... My wife was like "No no no that's far too much!" but I was like "ERR NO IT'S FINE" so now I basically have a switch because she's only interested in it for crap like 1-2-switch when she has friends round, otherwise she's exclusively into Minecraft on PS4 and Roblox on PC. Almost entirely Roblox.

So yeah. My in-laws bought my daughter a switch for me to play single player games and me and my wife to play Mario Kart [emoji23].


Should I get Mario though? I can't decide if I think it looks good or... Stupid... And I don't trust that the reviews aren't over inflated "because it's Mario!!!".

If you ask me? It's a must buy. Easily the best 3D Mario, filled with lovely little throwbacks, an amazing soundtrack, and stunning visuals. The story's pretty basic, obviously, but I find that the comedy was on point, which is usually lacking in 3D Mario's

It's also got a MASSIVE post-game which was great to see. Makes up for the short story

If you're a completionist, it's rewarding imo. I only found that it became a little bit of a chore to start hunting down the last few moons when I got down to about 5 left in each world, but you still feel like you've accomplished something by doing it. And then there's the regional coins, and the coins themselves, which actually serve a purpose

As Scott said though, the game is quite easy. Like, the last level is hard, but it's NOTHING compared to SM3DW's Champion's Road.
Also, it's pretty short for a 3D Mario. I remember 3D World and 64 taking me a good while to 100%, while in Odyssey, I 100%ed it pretty quickly. That may be because they took out the lives system and you aren't taken back to the hub everytime you get a star/complete a level, but idk

I think the idea is that it's meant to be short for speedrunners, while also boasting a lot of content to keep you occupied? Idk I'm glad I bought it but I feel sorta biased, not so much because I like Mario, but more so because I feel rewarded for the experience. 9/10 for me

[Maru]

My in-laws bought my daughter one for Christmas (well... My father in law works for an online retailer and had a tonne of "staff points" built up so they bought it with those) :hee:... My wife was like "No no no that's far too much!" but I was like "ERR NO IT'S FINE" so now I basically have a switch because she's only interested in it for crap like 1-2-switch when she has friends round, otherwise she's exclusively into Minecraft on PS4 and Roblox on PC. Almost entirely Roblox.

So yeah. My in-laws bought my daughter a switch for me to play single player games and me and my wife to play Mario Kart [emoji23].


Should I get Mario though? I can't decide if I think it looks good or... Stupid... And I don't trust that the reviews aren't over inflated "because it's Mario!!!".

Roblox, your daughter is so cute :laugh: Also, Minecraft PC Edition ftmw

I'm basically waiting for the Switch to get it's second model. They always have the first version of their portables and then the next version is slimmed down, has much better battery life and just generally much better etc

Unless they go the console route and they don't update it for some reason o_O... I don't think Nintendo usually releases additional versions of their consoles, unless it's like a new paintjob or something

[user104658]

Roblox, your daughter is so cute [emoji23] Also, Minecraft PC Edition ftmw

I'm basically waiting for the Switch to get it's second model. They always have the first version of their portables and then the next version is slimmed down, has much better battery life and just generally much better etc

Unless they go the console route and they don't update it for some reason o_O... I don't think Nintendo usually releases additional versions of their consoles, unless it's like a new paintjob or somethingTbh, to me the switch feels more like a full console with the added option of portability, rather than a portable with the option of plugging into the TV. It feels designed for in-the-room multiplayer like the GameCube and Switch. I think even the upcoming Pokemon is rumoured to be more of a full sit down story-driven experience than the usual pick-up-and-play style. My daughter actually forgotten that it could even undock, and was baffled when I said to take it up to her room when she had a friend over to play 12switch :joker:.

[Maru]

Tbh, to me the switch feels more like a full console with the added option of portability, rather than a portable with the option of plugging into the TV. It feels designed for in-the-room multiplayer like the GameCube and Switch. I think even the upcoming Pokemon is rumoured to be more of a full sit down story-driven experience than the usual pick-up-and-play style. My daughter actually forgotten that it could even undock, and was baffled when I said to take it up to her room when she had a friend over to play 12switch :joker:.

You were me as a kid desperately trying to get my female friends to be pick the controller and play as P2