Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch console. It was released in October 2017 and follows the iconic video game character Mario as he travels across various kingdoms in an effort to rescue Princess Peach from his nemesis Bowser, who plans to marry her.

The game features open-world exploration that allows players to freely roam and collect Power Moons, which are the game's equivalent to stars or shines from previous Mario titles. Mario also has a new ability called 'Capture,' which allows him to take control of certain objects or enemies with his hat, which is named Cappy.

The game received critical acclaim for its inventive gameplay and creativity, as well as its visual and sound design. It has won numerous awards and is considered to be one of the best games in the Super Mario series.