Nintendo’s latest game Super Mario Odyssey is launching in a big way.
Starting on Friday, game lovers around the globe will have the opportunity to buy the latest Nintendo (NTDOY) game, Super Mario Odyssey. As its name suggests, the title centers on the iconic Mario character, and gives you the opportunity to enter a virtual world with your protagonist and explore it at your leisure. And as always, you’ll be chasing the antagonist Bowser around the world in hopes of saving Princess Peach, who has been kidnapped.
But is Super Mario Odyssey worth buying? And should you spend this weekend exploring its vast world?
Read on for the key things you should know about Super Mario Odyssey before you plunk down $60 on the game.
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What Is Super Mario Odyssey?
Super Mario Odyssey is the latest installment in the famed Mario franchise. The game is an open world title that allows you to explore the world and enter levels to take on enemies and collect Moons that “power” the Odyssey, a spaceship that gets you around.
Super Mario Odyssey puts you in the place of Mario, who is aiming at saving Princess Peach, who has been kidnapped by the evil Bowser. It’s a tired concept, of course, but Nintendo apparently feels it’s still going to appeal to gamers.
Where Can I Play the Game?
If you’re hoping to play Super Mario Odyssey on the game console of your choice, you’re out of luck. The game is available exclusively on the game company’s Nintendo Switch console.
What Are the Reviewers Saying?
So, Super Mario Odyssey might just be one of the best games ever released, and is the highest-rated game on the Nintendo Switch.
According to MetaCritic, a site that collects reviewers scores, Super Mario Odyssey has attracted an average score of 97 out of a possible 100.
What Makes Super Mario Odyssey Different From Recent Games?
Super Mario Odyssey is the spiritual successor to Super Mario 64, a game that was released on the Nintendo 64 in 1996, and Super Mario Sunshine, a popular title released in 2002 on the GameCube.
That’s because Super Mario Odyssey is an open-world adventure game that lets players explore wherever they’d like. It also includes various levels inside worlds that offer full, 3D gaming.
Nintendo has released Mario games in recent years, but they’ve mainly been 2D adventures like the Super Mario games of old.
OK, So How Do I Buy It?
Sold on Super Mario Odyssey?
If you’re looking to get your hands on the game, it’ll be available starting on Friday, October 27.
Most major retailers, including GameStop (GME), Best Buy (BBY), and Amazon (AMZN), will all start selling the game on Friday. Nintendo Switch owners can also buy a digital version directly on the console.
Both physical disc and digital Super Mario Odyssey versions will cost $60.
