For decades, Nintendo's biggest driving philosophy has revolved around one key word – fun. The company has long been influenced by the design sensibilities of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who once said in an interview, "I never look for what people want and then try to make that game design. I always try to create new experiences that are fun to play."
The Switch has perhaps embraced that ideal more than nearly any Nintendo console to date, with the company's trademark series flourishing in new and unexpected ways. But no game captures that core ideal of Nintendo's "fun to play" more than Super Mario Odyssey – a road-tripping platformer that plasters a smile on your face from start to finish. It's an encapsulation of the pure ingenuity and creativity Mario has become known for, and eight years later, it's not just one of the best Switch games, but one of the best games Nintendo has ever made.
