Nintendo's new Mario game is a great argument for buying a Nintendo Switch by Ben Gilbert on Oct 27, 2017, 4:11 PM "Super Mario Odyssey" is excellent. Surprise! 
It's so good, in fact, that you should seriously consider buying a Nintendo Switch just to play it. Really! Here are just a few reasons why "Super Mario Odyssey" is so great: - It feels brand new, despite starring a decades-old character.
- It looks far better than it should on the Switch, a console that's not as powerful as its rivals.
- And it represents a fun evolution of the long-running franchise; where in the past you could play as only one of a handful of characters, you can now take over and play dozens.
There's so much more to say about "Odyssey," so let's dive in. SEE ALSO: The Nintendo Switch is having an incredible run so far, and the future looks even brighter DON'T MISS: Here's what critics are saying about 'Super Mario Odyssey,' the newest hit game for the Nintendo Switch WARNING: Spoilers ahead!  I'm going to speak explicitly about "Super Mario Odyssey," including about its story and gameplay — this is a review, after all. So, if you don't want anything spoiled, turn back!
"Super Mario Odyssey" doesn't waste your time with a bunch of needless backstory.  The premise of "Odyssey" is delightfully quick and simple. Mario's chronic nemesis, Bowser, has kidnapped his longtime love interest, Princess Peach, and is forcing her into marriage. Mario's not into that, which is seemingly why Bowser's doing it in the first place. He shreds Mario's hat and takes off in an airship. Typical! But also whatever, right? How much motivation do you need to take out a villainous turtle dressed like a pimp? 
Relax: All of this plot setup plays out quickly, and you can get on with the game in just a few minutes.
"Odyssey" jumps right into the action.  After falling from Bowser's airship, Mario lands in a world ruled by ghosts shaped like hats — a convenient twist given what Bowser just did to his cap. One such ghost hat, named Cappy, befriends Mario and offers to team up on a mission to save their respective significant others. Mario dons Cappy, and they go on their way. Cappy is the key new element at the heart of "Odyssey." Mario can use Cappy to capture and control various things, both living and not. You can start throwing around Cappy and controlling other characters and objects pretty much immediately. Before I fought a boss or even found the Odyssey, the all-important airship Mario uses to travel from kingdom to kingdom, I'd captured a frog and done some insane things.
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