Really, we've ran out of superlatives to explain Nintendo's confounding and continued ability to conjure up hundreds of unique ideas for each subsequent 3D Mario game. Just when you think 3D platforming has reached its zenith, along comes Nintendo to prove that fresh ideas are still in plentiful supply. While nearly every other platformer is content to borrow from proven successes or lean heavily on nostalgia, Super Mario Odyssey goes above and beyond in reinventing the wheel.
Resolutely old-school in design, the humble platformer has been an industry stalwart synonymous with fun, pick up and play gameplay. The best platformers of the year combined classic gameplay with innovative new features and slick mechanics that made them a true joy to play. Level design and excellently implemented physics showcase the best the genre has to offer, serving up fresh ideas and situations at an exhilarating pace.
Really, we've run out of superlatives to explain Nintendo's confounding and continued ability to conjure up hundreds of unique ideas for each subsequent 3D Mario game. Just when you think 3D platforming has reached its zenith, along comes Nintendo to prove that fresh ideas are still in plentiful supply. While nearly every other platformer is content to borrow from proven successes or lean heavily on nostalgia, Super Mario Odyssey goes above and beyond in reinventing the wheel.