The author discusses the reaction of some Russian gamers to the new Super Mario game, specifically Super Mario Odessa. They argue that many gamers are unfairly criticizing the game, calling it a "milking of the franchise" and stating that Nintendo lacks innovation and only relies on Mario. The author counters these claims by pointing out that Nintendo has consistently released high-quality games, including non-Mario titles like Zelda, and that the new Mario game is a worthy addition to the series.
The author also addresses the criticism that the game is overpriced, stating that Nintendo games have always been priced similarly and that the cost is not unusual. They suggest that some gamers are upset because they are used to getting games cheaply through piracy.
The author concludes by advising gamers to put aside their biases and try the game, stating that it is an objectively good and modern action platformer. They also encourage gamers to respect the diversity of games available and not judge games they don't understand.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A new Super Mario game was bought two million times in three days.
2. The game is highly rated and is in first place in many charts.
3. The game has a rating of 6+, making it accessible to a wide range of gamers.
4. The game is a platformer with diverse gameplay.
5. The game has a cooperative mode for two players.
6. The game is priced at 3,600 rubles, which is a standard price for Nintendo games.
7. In Russia, there has almost never been a Nintendo console.
8. Many gamers in Russia are used to getting games for free or at a low cost due to piracy.
9. Super Mario Odyssey is considered one of the best games in history, with a high rating on Metacritic.
10. The game is compared to other successful games such as GTA and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.
11. Nintendo is one of the few companies that still makes games in their classical sense.
12. The game has been released for the Nintendo Switch console.