Todd Black
The Outerhaven ProductionsSuper Mario Odyssey Review – A Truly Spectacular Journey
Published 11/2/2017
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90
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Switch 2 / Switch - 10/27/2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!
- Developer
- Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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97
Average of 51 scored external reviews.
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83
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Critic avg
97
51 scored reviews
Total coverage
51
All coverage currently scored
Score range
80–100
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Signal shape
Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 97 across 51 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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51 included scored reviews
90–10048 reviews · 94%
80–893 reviews · 6%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Dave Thier
ForbesForbes Super Mario Odyssey Review
Published 11/2/2017
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95
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndreas Salmen
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Super Mario Odyssey'
Published 11/1/2017
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87
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Orselli
Niche GamerSuper Mario Odyssey Review - You're Still Our 1-UP Boi - Niche Gamer
Published 11/1/2017
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100
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Otton
TechRaptorSuper Mario Odyssey Review – Pure Joy
Published 11/1/2017
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100
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEd McGlone
TwinfiniteSuper Mario Odyssey Review
Published 11/1/2017
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100
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Potter
GameSpewSuper Mario Odyssey Review: Mario's Most Madcap Adventure Yet – GameSpew
Published 11/1/2017
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100
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhil Hornshaw
Digital Trends‘Super Mario Odyssey’ review
Published 10/31/2017
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80
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Smith
ImpulsegamerSuper Mario Odyssey Review
Published 10/30/2017
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94
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
GameSpaceGameSpace Super Mario Odyssey Review
Published 10/30/2017
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100
+3 vs critic avg
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