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Is Super Mario Odyssey safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise Super Mario Odyssey from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger players can enjoy exploring the vibrant kingdoms and collecting Power Moons with the assistance of the game's 'Assist Mode' for easier navigation.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group will likely engage with the main story, discovering hidden areas, and mastering Cappy's capture abilities to solve puzzles.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might focus on finding all 999 Power Moons, completing challenging post-game content, and experimenting with advanced movement techniques.
- 16+
- Older players may appreciate the game's detailed level design, nostalgic references, and the freedom to explore each kingdom at their own pace.
Super Mario Odyssey is a 3D platformer where Mario travels across various kingdoms to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. Players use Mario's new companion, Cappy, to capture enemies and objects, gaining their abilities.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Super Mario Odyssey is a critically acclaimed single-player adventure game known for its creative gameplay and expansive worlds. It is a very safe choice for children, as it lacks online multiplayer, in-app purchases, and any concerning content. Parental controls on the Nintendo Switch console can manage playtime.
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Super Mario Odyssey age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Super Mario Odyssey?
Parentwise puts Super Mario Odyssey at 6+. We advise Super Mario Odyssey from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Super Mario Odyssey?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Super Mario Odyssey (6+). Children in this age group will likely engage with the main story, discovering hidden areas, and mastering Cappy's capture abilities to solve puzzles.
Can a 12 year old play Super Mario Odyssey?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Super Mario Odyssey (6+). Children in this age group will likely engage with the main story, discovering hidden areas, and mastering Cappy's capture abilities to solve puzzles.
Can a 13 year old play Super Mario Odyssey?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Super Mario Odyssey (6+). Teenagers might focus on finding all 999 Power Moons, completing challenging post-game content, and experimenting with advanced movement techniques.
Is Super Mario Odyssey appropriate for kids?
Super Mario Odyssey is a critically acclaimed single-player adventure game known for its creative gameplay and expansive worlds. Parentwise rates Super Mario Odyssey overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Super Mario Odyssey family friendly?
Super Mario Odyssey is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It is a very safe choice for children, as it lacks online multiplayer, in-app purchases, and any concerning content.
Super Mario Odyssey parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Super Mario Odyssey is a critically acclaimed single-player adventure game known for its creative gameplay and expansive worlds. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Super Mario Odyssey safe for kids?
We advise Super Mario Odyssey from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It is a very safe choice for children, as it lacks online multiplayer, in-app purchases, and any concerning content.
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