16 Best Video Game Moments This Generation (So Far)

Mario Odyssey was the Galaxy follow-up Nintendo fans had been clambering to get their hands on for years. It had tons of worlds, some of the best platforming of the decade and took full advantage of the Switch hardware to produce a game you could pick up and play for any amount of time.

Every level has its moments, but the New Donk City chapter arguably stands out as its best. It uses the locale of a bustling city to create some great puzzles, platforms to climb over and obstacles to navigate. However, its ending is where it shines most, delivering an explosive celebration that combines platforming, great music and a metric ton of nostalgia.

Serenaded by the energetic original song 'Jump Up Superstar', the player travels through 2D sections reminiscent of Mario's most iconic moments, including jumping over barrels thrown by a suspiciously accurate Donkey Kong impersonator.

It's a spectacular sequence that shines a light on how far Shigeru Miyamoto's iconic red plumber has come over his many years as a staple of the video game industry, sitting as an ode to both the character and the numerous nostalgic titles he's appeared in.

It comes at the perfect time as well, reminding you why you love this character before releasing you back into his world for another six hours of fun.