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5.0 out of 5 starsA True Masterpiece
Reviewed in India on 26 March 2019
The game is a complete joyride from start to finish. The capture mechanic is the main focus of this game. Mario can take control of his enemies my throwing his cap at them. It is very well designed and never grows stale. Each world has something new to offer and the game has a heavy focus on exploration. I spent a lot of time collecting the various power moons. The soundtrack is amazing with the music in Cascade Kingdom being my favourite. If you have played the vintage Mario games, you will love the small 2D sections in some stages which are a fitting tribute to the 8-bit era.
This is my first 3D Mario game. For the first few days after buying this game I felt that the platforming was not as precise as the 2D ones but once I got familiar with the controls, I just fell in love with this game. I recommend using the motion controls though the game can be completed without them.
In the current age of video games, there is a heavy emphasis on story and more often than not, video game stories are very dark and depressing. Super Mario Odyssey however, has gameplay at its front and centre. There is a story in this game but you won't have to sit and watch 15 minute long cutscenes like some other games. This game is jam-packed with content and playing this game fills my heart with delight every time I play it.
The main game is not very difficult to complete but if you are looking for a real challenge, the post game challenges will not disappoint.
Super Mario Odyssey is a truly brilliant game and my new best video game of all time!
