Super Mario Odyssey

First game of the new year. It's been a while.

Game no: 282
Genre: Platformer
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Play time: 35 days, 60 hours +





What is it about?
Bowser has kidnapped Peach (as usual) and a sentient tiara in order to force them to marry him. So Mario and a sentient cap (named cappy) needs to travel in a hot air balloon between kingdoms to rescue them.

Things I liked:
- Gameplay is spot on Mario. This game reminds me of Super Mario 64 where you need to execute timed precise jumps in order to get to the next platform.
- Every world you visit is like going to a new game. Each world is littered with things to do. There are power moons to collect to power up your Odyssey (the name of the hot air balloon). Exploring is the key in getting all the moons
- Mario is now a cosplayer where he needs to dress up in different outfits in order to fit the mood of the kingdom. The animation will change depending on how comfortable or uncomfortable he is.
- There are 2D sections where Mario change into his 8-bit self (including the music and costume) is a fun addition.
- Cappy has the ability to posses any living thing (that is not wearing a cap) and you can control it. The results are funny and entertaining at the same time
- Lots and lots of minigames that range from fun to down right frustrating.
- Collecting purple coins that are native to the kingdom to buy souvenirs at the shop provides with hours of fun

Things I didn't like:
- Frustrating minigames that requires hours and hours of your time to complete. Jump rope 100 times comes to mind (had to use a glitch for this trick)
- Some kingdoms overstayed their welcome like the wooded kingdom, snow kingdom and Bowser's kingdom.
- The Dark Side is the game for the hardcore... The Darker Side is for the crazy hardcore.
- Some power moons are impossible to find without a guide.
- Taking a picture clues to find in another kingdom.
- Swimming without the cheep cheep.

Overall: One of the best games I've played in a long time. A good way to start 2018 and the first game I've played on the Switch is superb.

Status: 100% the game will all power moons, outfits and coins. Got an awesome postcard below




Verdict: Spectacular... A true masterpiece