3D platformer

Super Mario Odyssey

Developer

Nintendo EPD

Genre

3D platformer

Platforms

Switch

Year

2017

About the game

An entry in Nintendo's 3D Mario series, released on Nintendo Switch in October 2017. Mario travels to various kingdoms aboard the Odyssey with Cappy, a hat-shaped friend, to rescue Princess Peach. The key mechanic is throwing Cappy to 'capture' enemies and objects and use their abilities, and you collect Power Moons hidden in each kingdom.

Why we recommend it

One idea, throwing Cappy the hat to possess enemies and objects, completely refreshed the fun of 3D Mario.

Good for — Great for: anyone who loves scouring every corner of big 3D worlds for collectibles

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