Nintendo's new Mario game is a great argument for buying a Nintendo Switch

"Super Mario Odyssey" is excellent.

Surprise!

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Hello! That is not a surprise!

It's so good, in fact, that you should seriously consider buying a Nintendo Switch just to play it. Really!

Here are just a few reasons why "Super Mario Odyssey" is so great:

• It feels brand new, despite starring a decades-old character.
• It looks far better than it should on the Switch, a console that's not as powerful as its rivals.
• And it represents a fun evolution of the long-running franchise; where in the past you could play as only one of a handful of characters, you can now take over and play dozens. 

There's so much more to say about "Odyssey," so let's dive in.