Tips to do well in Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey is the newest video game mascot adventure. Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, the game is a 3D adventure in the same style as Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, with great open worlds and several new powers, enemies and features. Check out our complete tutorial and learn how to triumph in the hero's new journey:
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We gotta get it!
It's not Pokémon, but in his new journey, Mario can also capture some enemies he encounters on his way, all thanks to his new ally, Cappy Cap. By pressing the Y button, the protagonist throws the cap and, if he hits a rival, takes control of his body.
Each enemy has a different power, so it is worth experimenting with each of them: Goombas can be stacked with each other; centipedes stretch their bodies to distant points and the tanks manage to blow up rocks and other objects. To exit the enemy, simply press the ZL button.
Super Mario Odyssey: Each captured enemy has different powers
Quick trip and checkpoints
The map of Super Mario Odyssey consists of several very large kingdoms, but fortunately it is possible to navigate between them using the fast journey. It works like this: when finding a black flag with the symbol of Bowser, walk in your encounter and it turns a flag of the Mario.
From then on, this will be a quick travel point, which can be used at any time. Simply open the map by pressing the "-" symbol on your control and then select the desired point with the "A" button, confirming your choice. You will be transported next.
Super Mario Odyssey: Go through the flags to activate the travel points
Money in the hand is gale
This time, Mario can collect two different types of coins along his journey: golden and purple. The former are unlimited and scattered throughout all the kingdoms with plenty, while the others are scarce and remain hidden.
The purple ones are rare collectibles and each kingdom owns a variable quantity of them. It is worth turning every corner in your quest, since coins can be used in stores to buy new clothes and items.
Super Mario Odyssey: Coins can be anywhere, even behind the stage of Pauline
Buy, Buy, Buy!
In each of the kingdoms of the game you can find a store on the Crazy Cap network. They can be either small booths, booths with a character taking over, or even a large commercial building, like in New Donk City.
In all cases, the establishments are divided into two areas: one purple and one golden. The visual tip already makes clear what kind of currency should be used in each, and stores have their own inventory.
Super Mario Odyssey: visit the store indicated in the image to buy clothes
What clothes should I wear?
Use the purple coins in the purple part of the Crazy Cap and the gold coins in the yellow area. In both options, you will find several fantasies for Mario. But do not think that they are all merely cosmetic pleasures.
In many cases, it is necessary to wear the correct clothing to open new areas. In New Donk City, for example, a building is locked, with entrance released only to builders. In this case, you have to go to the store and get all the Super Mario Maker themed outfits.
Super Mario Odyssey: clothes guarantee access to unique areas
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There is a heart
Unlike other three-dimensional adventures of Mario, such as Super Mario 64, the character's energy is no longer reloaded through gold coins, but rather with the collection of red hearts scattered across the map.
They can be obtained in blocks with question marks, or even kicking some stones on the ground. Unfortunately, the old trick of filling the energy by dipping and then emerging no longer works, so be careful!
Super Mario Odyssey: Even in the form of enemy possessed, Mario can lose energy
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