I only played single player. It provided tons of great platforming and variety and was significantly bigger than any 3D game before it with much less padding and tedious parts.
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Super Mario Odyssey - 10/10 from Edge
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I only played single player. It provided tons of great platforming and variety and was significantly bigger than any 3D game before it with much less padding and tedious parts.
Belgian Dude
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There's no hub here - and no need to plan your journey or anything - you get thrown into the level, the game pops up a small Sunshine-esque introduction scene for the 'main objective' and you're free to go around and either do the main objective (which, if you complete, will pop up a small introduction scene for the next main objective) or explore around and do other objectives in the order you want. You aren't kicked out when you get a moon, and you're free to continue exploring.
Kingdoms are big, but not super huge either. They basically double as 'hubs' for the levels, from where you can branch off and do different objectives and visit different side areas. You have a map in case you get lost and checkpoints double as quick travel points. Nothing feels unmanageable and the density of content is a lot higher than BOTW from what we can see. If you're worried about the Korok comparison I think it's really more just based on quantity instead of function. No idea where you got only 6 or 7 from, though: we have confirmation of 11 kingdoms with speculation putting it at around 15 as well.
Where does this art come from? Does Nintendo provide it, or does Edge create it? It's such a beautiful image, but at the same time it doesn't feel like any of Nintendo's own promo art.
Also I hope we get a desktop and/or phone wallpaper of it someday
lvl99 Pixel
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the last e3/direct trailer, after that mostly trying to stay clear of videos because they showed many things id have rather seen first while playing it. Seems I was way off in how many worlds there actually are so yea, continue the hype train
Evil's Bane
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I love this one
I hope we get a wallpaper version of this soon. Damn
CharminUltra
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I have no clue, but yes, I need that as an HD wallpaper ASAP.
silpheed-mcd
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Look the Nintendo Company Book 2017 artworks, i edited, i think you'll like them, you may already know them.
Zelda this time, pikmin, splatoon, arms:
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yeah, don't worry about it. It doesn't look to emphasize meandering play on the level of Breath of the Wild.
Imagine that the average map in this game is about 3 times larger in every dimension than any given Mario 64 stage (or like 9 times larger in terms of total area - total asspull but that's my guess based on footage). You can throw your hat on a rocket to scope out the level, but it's pretty much a given that following a lead will throw you into an objective or gauntlet that might last seconds or minutes. Something designed by Mario level designers. Not some hillside where you're expected make your own fun, but densely designed areas with platforming challenges and tons of moons tucked behind every corner.
Basically, take Super Mario 64. Make the levels way bigger. Keep the 7 Stars structure, and insert dozens of 'Minor Stars' that the route between 'Major Stars' kind of guides you by. You don't leave a level when you collect any Moons, whether they're 'Multi Moons' (the objective moons) or regular ass Moons (the moons you're expected to find yourself). You just move on to the next challenge or curiosity, and it appears that, far more often than not, the next challenge or curiosity is right there. See it and platform right to it. No climbing mountains or flapping a leaf at a raft.
So, uh, where can I buy this??Look the Nintendo Company Book 2017 artworks, i edited, i think you'll like them, you may already know them.
Zelda this time, pikmin, splatoon, arms:
By what margin? The levels are so short, they never managed to feel all that meaty or satisfying.
Poimandres
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I missed the grandiose feel of the other 3D games, didn't like the movement, the "boxy" levels and the primary camera angle. That's just me, though!
Heartskips
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I need that Pikmin art in my wall. Love it.
lvl99 Pixel
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CharminUltra
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That Pikmin one is NEAT.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
let me be blunt
Super Mario Odyssey |OT| - Super Mario Iliad 2
Super Mario Odyssey |OT| - Super Mario Iliad 2
OrbitalBeard
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well as long as we're not lifting rocks and putting apples in bowls for moons
There's definitely going to be some stuff like that, but just like with BotW, it won't comprise the meat of the experience.
FloweryMarston
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well as long as we're not lifting rocks and putting apples in bowls for moons
there are moons where you get by ground pounding and by putting plants in vase
lifeexpectancy
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Mario Odyssey |OT| "Gee Oh Ay Tees? I don't think they exist." (Or G.O.A.T.s, I dont think they exist)
But seriously, I endorse Mario Odyssey |OT| The Princess Bride.
If the OT creator doesnt use that one, they should be banned. It is the clear winner.
But seriously, I endorse Mario Odyssey |OT| The Princess Bride.
If the OT creator doesnt use that one, they should be banned. It is the clear winner.
The Last One
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Super Mario Odyssey |OT| - Neither a Galaxy Nor a Honeymoon
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well as long as we're not lifting rocks and putting apples in bowls for moons
There's stuff like that, too. I watched footage of a player in Mount Volbano who
wall-kicked up to the top of a building, saw a tiny little bean on the roof, and used his cap to fling it toward a far-off bubbling pot
It's not something you'll see and do a hundred times, though. And that roof was of a building that's surrounded by things to see and do. That moon? Just another curiosity. If you're intrepid enough to
wall-kick up to the top of that building, and creative enough to see that bean and think, 'boy, that's there for a reason...'
...but if you're in it for the platforming then FUCK that moon, just keep on moving forward. There's so many moons that you can pretty much play exactly the way you want. No fluff, and without an unspeakably large open world that acts to some as a stand-in for the fluff.
There's a couple of little objectives that are repeated in several different worlds - for example, for a couple of minor moons, you must capture and stack Goombas and then have them meet a specific character. Specially designed levels will probably make all the difference - that objective might take on a whole new light depending on the composition of the level in which its found.
CharminUltra
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Lifting rocks and dropping them on Korok heads is legit one of the best parts of BotW. And I'm not saying that ironically.
Dark Cloud
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This is not a huge world you're exploring. It's segmented areas.
I played 120 hours of BotW and collected 300+ Korok seeds. To me BotW is the type of game where I didn't feel like going out of my way to collect 900 of them.
Being Mario Odyssey is a different game I'll be collecting them all.
I played 120 hours of BotW and collected 300+ Korok seeds. To me BotW is the type of game where I didn't feel like going out of my way to collect 900 of them.
Being Mario Odyssey is a different game I'll be collecting them all.
well as long as we're not lifting rocks and putting apples in bowls for moons
We've already seen a number of moons found by doing busy work. Of course there still appear to be plenty of platforming segments, so it's a good compromise between making a game challenging(hopefully) and accessible.
Geraldo_Ray
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I don't want a Switch. Nope. Nuh-uh. Ain't getting one.
*Keeps seeing footage of this game, and pre-orders the Odyssey bundle*
*Keeps seeing footage of this game, and pre-orders the Odyssey bundle*
silpheed-mcd
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My favorite from Nintendo Company Book 2017 is this one
More:
https://twitter.com/NintendoMemo/status/848839376444456960
Eh, the levels aren't that short. They're linear and as big as they need to be. The focus on platforming challenge was refreshing.
It had less spectacle, sure. But I mean Galaxy was epic as crazy and I loved it, but I don't think I'll ever replay it because it was packed with tedious gameplay elements like running around a featureless planetoid collecting 5 shards. 3D World is basically like the best parts of Galaxy cutting out that tedious stuff. All of the 3D Marios feature "boxy" level design, especially Mario 64, but 3D World especially needed it because of the focus on platforming. That hasn't gone away in Odyssey, with parts of Odyssey featuring simpler visuals than any previous game:
(This is not Luncheon Kingdom)
And as far as camera angles, those a really helpful when you need to platform. Even Mario 64 had default optimal camera angles to aid platforming, and the primary complaint that marred Sunshine was that the camera got in the way of platforming. Having played Odyssey at a store demo, the free camera does present an issue with platforming as it doesn't really do much on its own to help you plan and control your jumps.
FloweryMarston
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Galaxy is a phenomenal game that i don't replay a lot, Galaxy 2 and 3d world are much faster and fun to replay, however both games lack the overall movement options from sunshine (which is not as fun to replay either) and mario 64 (the ultimate replayable mario).
I love this one
This would have been a killer cover for the game.
FloweryMarston
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captain toad of the wild
CharminUltra
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No joke. That is by far my most replayed Mario game. I've replayed it almost as many times as Ocarina of Time (5 vs 6 times.)
My contention lies in the fact that the challenges were too short for me. When I started post-game, I was expecting a 3d land level surprise because the main game was just not enough imo.
civilstrife
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Super Mario Odyssey |OT| Get Ready to Switch
Yeah, Galaxy has the fewest moves. Depending on if you count the moves given to you by powerups, the ability to store and swap powerups and different characters with different abilities, 3D World either has the most moves or is 2nd behind Sunshine. A lot of people act like 3D World had fewer moves than Galaxy, which is odd, but it actually had almost every move 3D Mario has ever had and new ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu4-0yy9y48
Heh, I feel the opposite. 88 levels, 69 of them completely unique. All of them good size with pretty much no tedious stuff padding their length, and 380 stars to find. It felt made previous games feel small to me offering that much content.
silpheed-mcd
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Reggie after the Edge review:
Meh, agree to disagree.
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I remember when I first saw this level, I was excited because it felt expansive but disappointed by how flat and barren it was. The jump between this level and Super Mario Odyssey's worlds is, according to this ignorant poster, really impressive.
peanutbutterlatte
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DAE think Donkey Kong will show up at some point? Maybe as a hidden boss or something?
Seems weird to have New Donk and Pauline (and his theme in the Oddysey title) without him being there.
Seems weird to have New Donk and Pauline (and his theme in the Oddysey title) without him being there.
Yoshimitsu126
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Super Mario Odyssey | OT | Kingdom of 4 Worlds
I'm no photoshop expert but I whipped this together real quick since I wanted it without the text as well.
EDIT: Fixed some of the minor smudges because they were driving my OCD crazy.
I'm no photoshop expert but I whipped this together real quick since I wanted it without the text as well. Bit late for but I'll find time to fix the right side later unless we get an official version from somewhere by morning.
Thank you for my new phone wallpaper
silpheed-mcd
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I'm no photoshop expert but I whipped this together real quick since I wanted it without the text as well. Bit late for but I'll find time to fix the right side later unless we get an official version from somewhere by morning.
Thanks El Odio
Shift Breaker
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Ooh, that's nice.I'm no photoshop expert but I whipped this together real quick since I wanted it without the text as well.
EDIT: Fixed some of the minor smudges because they were driving my OCD crazy.
CharminUltra
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NICE
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