Super Mario OdysseyRated
At a glance
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch (src: ESRB) |
|---|---|
| ESRB rating | E10+ (ESRB record) |
| Ways to play | Single-player; local co-op (verify) |
First 10 minutes
Turn on Assist Mode, which can be selected at any time (FGD). Motion controls are built in but not essential (FGD). Nobody on our team has played the opening yet.
Sensory scale
Each item is scored from 0 to 3: 0 = None; 1 = Mild, or can be turned off; 2 = Frequent; 3 = Intense and can’t be avoided. “Not enough info yet” means we couldn’t find good evidence, so we didn’t guess. For “Ease of stopping”, a higher score means it’s harder to stop.
Mode: Standard
| What we check | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing or strobe effects | Not enough info yet | No game-specific source. Nintendo's general photosensitivity warning applies. Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Standard |
| Sudden loud sounds | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Standard |
| Timers or time pressure | Not enough info yet | No source on timers. Common Sense Media mentions 'split-second timing'. Source for Timers or time pressure, Standard |
| Failure and losing | 2 of 3 | You can die. FGD says only Assist Mode makes the game 'unfailable'. Source for Failure and losing, Standard |
| Difficulty spikes | 2 of 3 | FGD: difficulty starts low and rises. Common Sense Media: split-second timing may frustrate. Source for Difficulty spikes, Standard |
| Scary content and jump scares | Not enough info yet | No source on scary content. Common Sense Media: cartoonish violence, no blood or gore. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Standard |
| Screen motion and camera speed | Not enough info yet | Common Sense Media: some awkward camera angles. Nothing documented on camera speed or shake. Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Standard |
| Competition and online strangers | 0 of 3 | 1–2 players, local (FGD). ESRB lists no online interactions. Source for Competition and online strangers, Standard |
| Ease of stopping | 0 of 3 | FGD lists Save Progress Anytime. Source for Ease of stopping, Standard |
| Reading load and text speed | 0 of 3 | FGD: Simple Minimal Reading. Source for Reading load and text speed, Standard |
Mode: Assist Mode
| What we check | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing or strobe effects | Not enough info yet | No game-specific source. Nintendo's general photosensitivity warning applies. Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Assist Mode |
| Sudden loud sounds | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Assist Mode |
| Timers or time pressure | Not enough info yet | No source on timers. Common Sense Media mentions 'split-second timing'. Source for Timers or time pressure, Assist Mode |
| Failure and losing | 0 of 3 | FGD: Assist Mode doubles health and you carry on from where you died, so you can't fail. Source for Failure and losing, Assist Mode |
| Difficulty spikes | 1 of 3 | Assist Mode adds blue guide arrows and extra health. Can be turned on at any time (FGD). Source for Difficulty spikes, Assist Mode |
| Scary content and jump scares | Not enough info yet | No source on scary content. Common Sense Media: cartoonish violence, no blood or gore. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Assist Mode |
| Screen motion and camera speed | Not enough info yet | Common Sense Media: some awkward camera angles. Nothing documented on camera speed or shake. Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Assist Mode |
| Competition and online strangers | 0 of 3 | 1–2 players, local (FGD). ESRB lists no online interactions. Source for Competition and online strangers, Assist Mode |
| Ease of stopping | 0 of 3 | FGD lists Save Progress Anytime. Source for Ease of stopping, Assist Mode |
| Reading load and text speed | 0 of 3 | FGD: Simple Minimal Reading. Source for Reading load and text speed, Assist Mode |
Concerns to check
Check Assist Mode; boss fights
Combat or enemiesFailure or difficulty
Where to buy
Nintendo eShop / Amazon: buy link coming soon.
PC store (e.g. Green Man Gaming, Fanatical, Humble): buy link coming soon.
Other stores: buy link coming soon.
Sources
- Popular kid title (ESRB record only)
- Family Gaming Database accessibility report
- Common Sense Media review
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