There’s a moment in Nintendo’s latest Mario game – the hero’s first proper outing on the Switch – that perfectly sums up its joyous tone. Super Mario Odyssey, on the other hand, feels like a true celebration for such a legendary character.
But as likeable and fun as that Mario construction kit was, it arguably lacked the sense of occasion surrounding a major series entry like Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario 64. When Nintendo’s athletic mascot celebrated his 30th anniversary in 2015, the event coincided with the release of the charming Super Mario Maker.
