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Metacritic 9710+

Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo|2017ArcadePlatformer

LumiScore

71/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

57/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Learning Transfer
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explore every nook and cranny of the kingdoms to discover hidden moons and secrets. Discuss the different strategies Mario can use with his Cappy ability to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Problem Solving4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
68
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Princess Peach and Tiara are both kidnapped, but they are central to the story and are rescued by the end. There are also female Toads and other background characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes exploration, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Can also be a good opportunity for shared play and discussion about gameplay mechanics.

What your child develops

Super Mario Odyssey is a vibrant and engaging 3D platformer that encourages exploration and problem-solving. Players will develop spatial awareness as they navigate diverse kingdoms and utilize Mario's new hat-throwing mechanic to possess enemies and overcome obstacles. The game fosters adaptive challenge with its varied objectives and hidden secrets, promoting persistence and critical thinking.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platform game, a part of Nintendo’s Super Mario series. ###Story The game follows Mario on his quest to save Princess Peach from her forced marriage with Bowser.