Being that the first Mario game I ever played was Super Mario 64, which I loved, I had very high hopes for Super Mario Odyssey, which looked to me like the 16-years-overdue direct evolution of that classic entry in gaming history.

This is a fantastic game! If you have a Nintendo Switch, do yourself a favor and get this game. You won't regret it. The graphics are amazing, the soundtrack is fantastic, the gameplay is awesome, I can go on and on.

Let me just start off by saying that Super Mario Odyssey is fantastic. Simply fantastic! This game is oozing whimsical charm and you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least try it! With that said, I must confess that I was actually a little skeptical at first.

The story this time around is beyond absurd with a race of sentient hats, but we are talking about a plumber going after a giant turtle to save a princess here, so all bets are off. It's best to turn the brain off as what always matters in Mario is the gameplay.

This game has been so good for my kids especially the younger ones. It is an appropriate game for all ages even us parents have fun.

Best Nintendo game ever

Available exclusively on Nintendo Switch Nintendo has always been the best in the business at creating brilliantly creative open world and sandbox playgrounds. Placing its moustachioed mascot at the helm of its greatest titles, each new entry carries with it the greatest of expectations.

The best Mario has ever been; So many nods to the series' history; Hundreds of Power Moons to collect; Looks stunning; Phenomenal soundtrack

Some of Cappy's moves require motion controls

Mario has never been slicker to control ... it can become a thing of pure joy just to hurtle Mario around levels exploring and finding power moons at your own pace It is fair to say that the Nintendo Switch's first seven months have been better than anyone expected.

It's classic Mario; Mario's never controlled better; Beautiful worlds; Incredible title song; A genuinely great game

Doesn't live up to previous Mario greats; Some open world aspects don't work as well as they should; Boring story; even for a Mario game; Too easy to reach the credits; Missing that Nintendo magic and soul

A joyful celebration – and evolution – of the Super Mario series, that encapsulates all the fun and creativity of video gaming at its very best.

Cappy is amazing, bringing a huge amount of variety and flexibility to the game's wonderfully designed sandbox environments; Mountains of content and perfect controls

Placement of moons can lead to some uneven pacing; Ugly cross-hatching effect on some objects

Super Mario Odyssey is both the first proper Mario game on Switch (and no, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe doesn't count) and Nintendo's first fully 3D Mario adventure game since Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Wii.

Absolutely gorgeous to look at and glorious to play, So; Much; Content, Never had so much fun with a photo mode before

Only the dedicated will see everything it has to offer