New to Super Mario Odyssey? This guide breaks down the absolute basics, from movement to Cappy's incredible abilities, so you can start your adventure like a pro!
Hey there! So, you've just booted up Super Mario Odyssey and you're wondering what this whole adventure is about? Don't worry, we've got your back! This game is the first Super Mario platformer on the Nintendo Switch, and it dropped way back on October 27, 2017. The development team, the same folks who brought us Super Mario 3D World, started cooking this up in 2013. They really leaned into how the Joy-Con controllers work, which is how we got that awesome Cappy throwing mechanic and those huge, open sandbox levels. Plus, a super cool change from older 3D Mario games: collecting Power Moons won't send you back to the start of the level, so you can keep the momentum going!
The story kicks off with Bowser, who's done the unthinkable and kidnapped Princess Peach *again*. Yep, it's up to you, Mario, to chase him down and save her. You'll be hopping between all sorts of wild and wonderful kingdoms, using Mario's classic moves plus some brand-new tricks thanks to Cappy, your sentient hat.
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