SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY sends Mario across a wide range of distinct kingdoms in pursuit of Bowser, who has kidnapped Princess Peach for his own wedding. A key addition is Cappy, a sentient hat that lets Mario capture and control enemies and objects, opening up new movement and puzzle options in each open, exploration-focused world.

Every kingdom is packed with Power Moons to collect, encouraging thorough exploration alongside more traditional platforming challenges. Its inventive capture mechanic and varied settings make it one of the more open and experimental entries in 3D Mario's history.