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Super Mario Odyssey

Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer game developed by Nintendo for the Switch in 2017. Players control Mario as he travels through different worlds to collect Power Moons and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser's wedding plans. The game introduces new gameplay mechanics such as Mario's hat, Cappy, which he can throw to possess different objects and enemies.

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Super Mario Odyssey
Platformer
Top Critic Avg: 97/100 Critics Rec: 98%
Released
October 27, 2017
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer

Franchise
Super Mario Bros.
Platform(s)
Switch
How Long To Beat
13 Hours

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