By The Numbers – Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey is finally here and everyone seems to been in full agreement that Odyssey might just be his best adventure yet! It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a video game get such praise from around the gaming sphere. If you thought Nintendo was on the rocks, or had nothing left in the tank, Super Mario Odyssey would like a word with you. If it wasn’t already hard enough to find a Nintendo Switch, it’s about to get even harder.

God is Geek – %100

“I worry I’ve left things out of this review, but in all honesty, I am desperate to hit that final full stop so I can get back to collecting more moons. This is platforming perfection, full stop.” –  Adam Cook

Giant Bomb – 5/5

“It’s one of the most joyous and entertaining gaming experiences I’ve had in a long time, and it stands tall among the all-time great Mario games.” – Dan Ryckert

Game Revolution – 5/5

“Nintendo has delivered everything I could want in a Mario game, before adding things that I didn’t even know I wanted. The end result of their efforts is a true modern masterpiece.” – Paul Tamburro

Games Radar – 5/5

“That sheer vastness of content is something that Nintendo is very much making its ‘thing’ this year.” – Sam Loveridge

US Gamer – 5/5

“Like Breath of the Wild before it, it takes you on a journey that’s not short on cool sights, epic battles, and coy suggestions to “see what’s over there.”” – Nadia Oxford

Telegraph – 5/5

GameSpot – 10/10

“Super Mario Odyssey displays a clear understanding of what makes Mario tick, and is neck and neck for top billing among its esteemed predecessors.” – Peter Brown

Video Gamer – 10/10

“It’s rarely daunting, always surprising, and a true modern day masterpiece.” – Colm Ahern

IGN – 10/10

“Super Mario Odyssey delivers on that ongoing promise of originality and innovation” – Ryan McCaffrey

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Game Informer – 9.75

“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.” – Andrew Reiner

Polygon – 9.5

” No, this will not be the last Mario game, but it is almost certain to be lauded as one of his best.” –  

Destructoid – 9.5

Nintendo ensures that a proper level of care goes into its plumber, and that streak of quality still remains unbroken with Super Mario Odyssey.” – Chris Carter

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