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My game finally arrived today. I've always preferred the 64 style to the Galaxy style so I am super happy to be playing this. This game is magic. I love it.
The only think I can complain about is the stupidity of relying on motion controls for some actions when there are redundant buttons in the current layout. Please fix that.
Other than that... man, this game is amazing.
The only think I can complain about is the stupidity of relying on motion controls for some actions when there are redundant buttons in the current layout. Please fix that.
Other than that... man, this game is amazing.
Looking at size alone, the Lake Kingdom is a little disappointing but otherwise I really love that kingdom. The music is great, I really enjoy the aesthetic, and it is a more pure water level ala DIre Dire Docks compared to Seaside Kingdom which is more a beach level. Despite it's size, I ended up loving Lake Kingdom.
I like the levels all in their own ways, to me if any are disappointing it would be Snow Kingdom. I loooove snow levels in games but the bulk of this is basically just like a bowl of snow and water, with the race track being the main hook.
Yeah I think it's one of the coolest-looking Kingdoms in the game.
Despite being disappointed with the former's size, I actually liked both of the "water levels" in this game and I usually don't like water levels.
so i have to ask you guys, having not played it,
in your mind, has this game surpassed galaxy?
in your mind, has this game surpassed galaxy?
Finished the game today, and while I enjoyed it, I can't say I'm in love with it.
While the game has a lot of content, quality platforming sections were rare and separated by minutes of simple design and gameplay.
In fact the game design reminded me of Assassin Creed, lots of noise diluting whatever quality content the game might have.
I was hoping the post-content would alleviate this and offer more challenging moons, but instead it aggravates it, many of the moons added to levels would had been trivial to get in the first play through had they not been locked.
Odyssey does have the best production values of any Mario game thus far, and it's the first Mario game since Galaxy to have a visual identity of it's own, which really helps elevate the game.
While the game has a lot of content, quality platforming sections were rare and separated by minutes of simple design and gameplay.
In fact the game design reminded me of Assassin Creed, lots of noise diluting whatever quality content the game might have.
I was hoping the post-content would alleviate this and offer more challenging moons, but instead it aggravates it, many of the moons added to levels would had been trivial to get in the first play through had they not been locked.
Odyssey does have the best production values of any Mario game thus far, and it's the first Mario game since Galaxy to have a visual identity of it's own, which really helps elevate the game.
I agree; Liking the swimming controls way more than I thought I would. Sinking after a short time on the surface is genius.
No but only because Galaxy is a very special game to me and I find it's soundtrack and atmosphere better.
You really won't go wrong with either. They both accomplish literally everything they set out to do. It just depends if you prefer more linear-type or sandbox-type. This is by far the best sandbox type and my second favorite 3D Mario after Galaxy 1
Just finished *that part* of the Metro Kingdom. Er, how do you post spoilers? I can't seem to find it.
After a really neat boss fight, you go to Mushroom Kingdom. An exploration area, as well as about 60 moons available via an achievement system, ensue, and there are hints that there's another level if you get enough moons.
Ugh, tough to say. Galaxy is so amazing, but Odyssey has so much going for it also.
Maybe the soundtrack on Galaxy is better, but the world of Odyssey is top tier. The debates will rage for years lol.
I'm not gonna spoil anything but no it isn't and after the credits something very delightful will happen and you'll be allowed to continue playing as you like and revisit any kingdom.
You have to type them manually afaik. It's (spoilers)spoilers go here(/spoilers) but with square brackets rather than parentheses.
I still want to sit on it for a few days but I don't think it has. I think it's in the same ballpark though. I just think I vastly preferred the soundtrack and space aesthetic Galaxy had than what Odyssey is doing here.
Someone mentioned this in the spoiler thread but I'm missing a Spooky level. Where are my Boos :( my favorite Mario enemy.
I found them very easy and intuitive. Playing on a Pro controller though. Super fun to guide them around. Maybe it's a handheld thing. I find the camera a little hard to deal with in handheld.
Yeah. Galaxy is pretty sluggish in comparison, and not as much fun to move around in. And there's a lot less you can do outside of what you have to do so it's difficult to replay it, as many of its sequences are very limited in how to approach them. Not to mention nothing in Galaxy was half as crazy as some of the stuff we see in this game. Maybe at the time it seemed so, but it's not. And I don't agree that the music in Galaxy was better. There was just more of it. The lower number of levels in Odyssey naturally leads to less music, but many/most tracks are top tier stuff.
Just beat the game. A little on the short side, but it was pretty great overall. Production wise (graphics, art style, UI interface--I love the maps as brochures, music) is through the roof, simply spectacular.
Controlling Mario (hat tricks are awesome) and the Cap mechanic of takin over enemies was put to great use and I enjoyed many of them.
What I am disappointed in was how unchallenging many of the platform sections and how easy many of the bosses were. Even the final boss was a kind of a rehash of a previous fight, only with a few added gimmicks.
As for the worlds, many felt kind of "empty" and kind of small (super disappointed at how small Metro kingdom is, though the ending section of that part was super awesome). Overall, this is certainly a contender for GOTY but I wouldn't put it in the top three. I don't even think this game surpasses Galaxy or 64 or even 3D world (never played Sunshine). It's a highly polished and beautifully presented game that sort of feels like it could of been something more.
Controlling Mario (hat tricks are awesome) and the Cap mechanic of takin over enemies was put to great use and I enjoyed many of them.
What I am disappointed in was how unchallenging many of the platform sections and how easy many of the bosses were. Even the final boss was a kind of a rehash of a previous fight, only with a few added gimmicks.
As for the worlds, many felt kind of "empty" and kind of small (super disappointed at how small Metro kingdom is, though the ending section of that part was super awesome). Overall, this is certainly a contender for GOTY but I wouldn't put it in the top three. I don't even think this game surpasses Galaxy or 64 or even 3D world (never played Sunshine). It's a highly polished and beautifully presented game that sort of feels like it could of been something more.
Genuine question...did you complete 100% or just finish the main track?
I just got to the
How many kingdoms do I have left? I'm guessing I'm near the end
Hidden content
Well, just beat the real, true, final level. Don't have all the moons yet, but I'm getting there. Happy to say that I only ever used on Toad hint on my way to all those moons. Currently at
As for the last level, (post-game spoilers)
Magnificent game, and I'm so happy they went in this direction after 3d World - which was a style I didn't like - but Galaxy is still the king by a long, long way.
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As for the last level, (post-game spoilers)
It's no champion's road. It's actually quite disappointing. Easy and not particularly clever. It actually really drives home the point that all of the capture mechanics and everything else are almost more in service of an exploration / collecting game than an obstacle course game. Because when you capture a creature you lose all of Mario's moves, so what you can actually challenge the player with ends up being pretty basic. And I was kinda surprised to not see some shoutout to Rosalina (space princess) on the fucking MOON, but it's clear that they wanted all the callbacks to be to 64, which is fine.
Not sure how motivated I am to go back and scour the levels for each moon. In the Kingdoms where I have only about 5 or 10 left it's already feeling impossible to find them.
Magnificent game, and I'm so happy they went in this direction after 3d World - which was a style I didn't like - but Galaxy is still the king by a long, long way.
Just the main track. Overall felt too easy and as a poster above me writes, too much padding.
I think the opening level is meant to be the replacement boo level. It's *okay*, but I was there was more to it
Oh ok, I think that is a deliberate design decision. From what I hear, there is lots of post game content and challenge. Still working through the main track myself,
511 moons and a "THANK YOU" later, I'm ready to let the game rest for the time being. It's fun and endlessly inventive, and I love that they really pushed the boundaries of what the series can look and sound like (the finale really is incredible), but in the end I still prefer the 3D World approach for these things. Wouldn't mind them alternating the two, though.
I don't understand; you're not an environmentalist, because you ran your car to play a video game. Secondly, you made me quote your post so I could see you said "not really." You don't respect the environment or my time :(
On topic, going back through the levels in order again to get all them moons. What's up with the
"Buy 10" option of the 100-coin Moons? How many of those are there in each shop?
Post game content has just as much padding as the main game though.
As a start to finish adventure, yes for me. This game is very well paced in terms of the scripted events and what kingdoms you are introduced to/able to visit in what order. The tonal shifts are all really on point and the build up to the finale is just perfect. Galaxy also had more rough edges due to the camera and a few motion control sections of gameplay. Aesthetically I think Odyssey is a better designed game as well. Every design element is thoroughly explored, for example how hats are integrated into everything but also done in creative and surprising fashion.
Here are my thoughts.
As a PLATFORMER, I prefer Galaxy.
As an EXPERIENCE I think Odyssey trumps it. So many ideas and Nintendo's imagination crystallized. Really enjoyed my time with the game, and I'll see what the post game has to offer.
9.5/10. (I only give 10's to uncontested best games of their genre and Odyssey is hovering that #1-3 for 3D Platformer range)
As a PLATFORMER, I prefer Galaxy.
As an EXPERIENCE I think Odyssey trumps it. So many ideas and Nintendo's imagination crystallized. Really enjoyed my time with the game, and I'll see what the post game has to offer.
9.5/10. (I only give 10's to uncontested best games of their genre and Odyssey is hovering that #1-3 for 3D Platformer range)
I do love the
The quiz with Pauline and the convo you have with her after you get her a new purse for her birthday. Levels of continuity in the Marioverse.
Well with the number of total moons, i guess that is unavoidable. I think Nintendo focused on an overall experience which I think they nailed.
The Seaside Kingdom is really something else too. I'm still discovering areas and secrets I apparently missed the first time and I made a pretty wide path on my first playthrough of the game.
Anyone else completely miss this Pauline callback during the New Donk City festival?
Personally, I think that 64 and the Galaxy games are a tier above Odyssey but this game is still fun
Credits rolling, 443 moons. Man, that last sequence was fucking great.
Excited to jump back in!
Excited to jump back in!
You just described every moon in the game bud. Try not using the map.
Some of these endgame moons
dark side
well those I didn't mind because I was running through the kingdom for the first time. idk maybe I was expecting too much.