"Super Mario Odyssey" is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS this Oct. 27. Similar to majority of the Mario games in the past, "Super Mario Odyssey" sends the titular hero on another quest to save Princess Peach from Bowser.
However, this time, Nintendo adds a little twist to the gameplay. Instead of having Mario face perils on his own or with Luigi, this time, Mario is heading off with a new companion. A red cap-shaped creature named Cappy.
Mario's new companion adds several new gameplay mechanics to the upcoming Mario game, and here are some of the new things players will be able to achieve with their new sidekick's help.
Mario can launch Cappy at certain foes and objects in order to take control of them and gain their abilities, allowing for more diverse move sets and gameplay styles.
Aside from that, Cappy can help Mario in different ways as well, allowing Mario to leap onto it for higher jumps and serving as a weapon Mario can throw to knock down items and hit foes.
Another feature available in "Super Mario Odyssey" is the alternate ways to travel through the kingdoms. Nintendo announced that there would be new places, such as the Sandy Kingdom and New Donk City, to explore and familiar faces to see. Travel is also more diverse and Mario can now ride vehicles and animals, and not only that, he can also choose to roll down hills and ride airships that allow travel between kingdoms.
People who purchase "Super Mario Odyssey" will also be able to play co-op with a friend. Player one will assume the role of Mario, while player two plays as Cappy. The new goodies do not end there, as players will also be able to purchase new wedding amiibo figures of Mario, Princess Peach, and Bowser.
