Super Mario Odyssey 2017

About

Explore incredible places far from the Mushroom Kingdom as you join Mario and his new ally Cappy on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure. Use amazing new abilities, like the power to capture and control objects, animals, and enemies to collect Power Moons so you can power up the Odyssey airship and save Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans!

Story

Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach once again, but this time, he plans to force her into a royal wedding! Mario sets off on a globe-trotting adventure beyond the Mushroom Kingdom, teaming up with Cappy, a mysterious hat-shaped spirit from the Cap Kingdom whose sister Tiara was also taken by Bowser. Together, they travel across vast and colorful kingdoms aboard the airship Odyssey, collecting Power Moons to fuel their journey. Using Cappy’s powers, Mario can “capture” enemies, objects, and creatures to gain their abilities, from a Goomba stack to a mighty T-Rex. From the bustling streets of New Donk City to the frozen peaks of the Snow Kingdom, Mario and Cappy must chase Bowser across the world to stop his forced wedding and rescue Peach and Tiara before it’s too late.

What is happening now

Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer that lets Mario possess enemies and objects using his sentient hat, Cappy, to solve puzzles and reach new areas. The mechanic fundamentally changes how players approach traditional Mario challenges, offering creative solutions beyond standard jumping and running. The game continues to influence developers across genres. The director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword recently cited Odyssey as a partial inspiration for their samurai action title, noting how the possession mechanic shaped their design thinking. It's a testament to how the game's core concept has resonated with creators working in different spaces.