fluffydelusions
Member
Anyone tried the demo yet at one of the Nintendo kiosks? I played it at Walmart today and found it super fun in the limited time I got to play it. What does everyone else think that got to play it?
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Super Mario Odyssey in-store demo thoughts?
- Thread starter fluffydelusions
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thekonamicode
Member
Something tells me Nintendo might just have a hit on their hands with this one.
Karspankey
Banned
I thought a demo came out for a second. Almost had a heart attack!
CharminUltra
Member
Whaaaaaat
Jonneh3003
Banned
No recent demo builds in the UK but I've played Odyssey a handful of times and I truly believe it could be one of the best games of all time. Had so much fun.
Karspankey
Banned
What level did you play, op?
Living Proof
Member
I was happy to see it on the kiosk at Best Buy today. I don't usually check them, but my friend was scrolling through the games and I leaned in to see if anything upcoming was featured, and immediately grabbed the controllers from him.
It was just about what I expected it to be, but I had fun messing around for a good 15-20 minutes. If there's a time limit, I didn't hit it, but I walked away after feeling satisfied.
I haven't been paying too much attention to the info on this game outside of trailers, so I was a little surprised at the controls (mostly how many of the actions are duplicated on different buttons).
It was just about what I expected it to be, but I had fun messing around for a good 15-20 minutes. If there's a time limit, I didn't hit it, but I walked away after feeling satisfied.
I haven't been paying too much attention to the info on this game outside of trailers, so I was a little surprised at the controls (mostly how many of the actions are duplicated on different buttons).
Altered Juice
Member
Played it at Best Buy.
It was alright but Mario's standard movement felt a bit slow.
It was alright but Mario's standard movement felt a bit slow.
Living Proof
Member
I agree with this, too. I think he builds momentum as you push the stick forward, but I wished it had a little more oomph. I don't want to get into the run button discussion, but they could map that to one of the duplicated moves taken up by face/shoulder buttons.
That said, his rolling maneuver was fun to perform, combining it with the long jump felt satisfying, and i had no difficulty figuring out the other moves whole playing around at the opening of the world.
I played it for a minute before I had to leave the store. I was surprised they had a kiosk setup this past weekend. I got about the same impression about Mario's speed.
I mentioned this somewhere else but the resolution of the game looked a bit underwhelming. I think the kind of TV they used and amping up the brightness/contrast/DNR on their display TVs probably do the game a disservice.
I mentioned this somewhere else but the resolution of the game looked a bit underwhelming. I think the kind of TV they used and amping up the brightness/contrast/DNR on their display TVs probably do the game a disservice.
NeoZeedeater
Member
I would blame Nintendo more. It's annoying as hell when they make a demo for in stores but don't make it available to download.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
People actually thought there was a demo in the Eshop???
Come.
on.
Come.
on.
Diablohead
Member
footage make it look like he has more speed caps and faster decel then mario 64 for sure, like they dialed down his overall ability to move around like a stunt man
LegendofLex
Member
It's basically the breath of fresh air the series needed from a creative standpoint. It's standing on a really strong game mechanics foundation that feels like an authentic Mario game. The idea of using Mario's hat in a bunch of different scenarios is a great example of Nintendo taking a compelling game mechanic and building an entire game around it. For those reasons, it's going to be really popular.
I'm not sure it's going to have staying power, though. Unlike Breath of the Wild, the world design isn't a huge revelation in organic map design (the core area of New Donk City is surprisingly compact), and so the ongoing "fun" of the game is going to largely boil down to how much you like finding collectibles and completing missions. I don't really enjoy going through the missions on replays of Mario 64 and Sunshine, so for that reason I could see my opinion of the game souring over time. It'll depend on how fun the game is if you just try to find things to explore around the world.
I'm not sure it's going to have staying power, though. Unlike Breath of the Wild, the world design isn't a huge revelation in organic map design (the core area of New Donk City is surprisingly compact), and so the ongoing "fun" of the game is going to largely boil down to how much you like finding collectibles and completing missions. I don't really enjoy going through the missions on replays of Mario 64 and Sunshine, so for that reason I could see my opinion of the game souring over time. It'll depend on how fun the game is if you just try to find things to explore around the world.
OrbitalBeard
Member
The in-store demos are made for consumers on the fence about purchasing a Switch.
An eShop demo for Super Mario Odyssey would win an award for "Most Unnecessary Demo of All Time" if such a category existed.
Karspankey
Banned
I just bought a Switch and thought that they might have put a demo up in Japan or something
Robdraggoo
Member
My Walmart doesn't have a kiosk. But my game stop has some stations. I wonder if its there.
ShadowElliot
Banned
Played it during the Nintendo World Championship Qualifiers and PAX West. Played both the city and desert levels.
It's really fun. You literally get rewarded for just about anything! Throw your cap anywhere and see where it sticks! Collect the special coins to get some cool unlockables, and much more!
Basically, this game will be a blast.
It's really fun. You literally get rewarded for just about anything! Throw your cap anywhere and see where it sticks! Collect the special coins to get some cool unlockables, and much more!
Basically, this game will be a blast.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Probably is unless your Gamestop is shitty which it probably is.
plagiarize
Banned
playingwithfire
Member
You almost made me think Nintendo stealth dropped a demo, OP. Nice try.
redmetal86
Member
If it were on the eShop too, they could technically have in-store demos everywhere, like at those rooftop parties from the commercials.
GravityInsanity
Member
Demo?
*Looks for link for download*
Oh...
*Looks for link for download*
Oh...
Nostremitus
Member
Bad sportsmanship, OP.
Was excited to get home and open the eShop based on the thread title...
Was excited to get home and open the eShop based on the thread title...
Smiles and Cries
Member
still it is weird Nintendo rarely has demos for 1st party AAA games
it is madness
Nostremitus
Member
After 3D World, they need a demo so 3D Mario fans know this one is worth checking out.
I wasted money on 3D World... Worst 3D Mario.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Is it beautiful full 3D 360 degree movement like 64/Sunshine and Galaxy?
Or that horrid 8-way thing.
Or that horrid 8-way thing.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
How yall playing it in store? On joycons, handheld mode or pro controller? I have yet to see an actual playable switch kiosk
fluffydelusions
Member
The kiosk I played at had joycons to play it with.
JershJopstin
Banned
This. Store demos are to sell the system for those on the fence, eShop demos are for games you might be on the fence about.
3D World is the most 3D Mario game to date, far more than 64/Sunshine ever were (and I love Sunshine).
It was also a really good game.
Looking forward to stopping by Best Buy to see if they have it, if not then no biggie, I can wait
You monster
You monster
Velocity:Design:Comfort
Banned
360, and mario has more moves than in any of those games I believe.
Oh wow! There's a demo for Super Mario Odeysee on the E-shop!? How could I have missed that!? Well, the OP! I'm just gonna and download it right no... Oh, you played it a store. Ohhh. 😢
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Demo?
*Looks for link for download*
Oh...
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OmegaDL50
Member
There have been multiple demos for a few unreleased at the time games.
Notably Splatoon 2, ARMS and Octopath Traveller (and Lost Sphear in Japan)
So why would a Super Mario Odyssey demo be an exception when these other demos were also on the eShop.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
lol this guy
Velocity:Design:Comfort
Banned
Also, I think Mario is slower now because tbey want you to use the roll. People said the same thing about sunshine and now people can beat it in an hour.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
FUCK! I just knew it, I knew it. First Half Life, 3 Screens and shit!
Are you for real right now lmao. Why not ask if it's an auto runner while you're at it?
2/3 of those were Global Tests.
Oh, awesome! I was wondering about this actually, as I kinda hated the Digital movement in the 3D games. Always just felt restrictive and imprecise. Now that they've fixed that, I'd say this actually stands a chance of being the second best Mario game to date!
Sunshine will always be the best, of course.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Thank you. Really relieved.
Do you even know what the fuck I'm asking about? Play 3D World and Galaxy and come back to me with the difference in movement you notice. I'll wait.