: Because the capture mechanics were not originally intended for these level designs, critics noted that the hack makes the original game significantly easier.
| Hack Name | Key Feature | |-----------|--------------| | Super Mario Odyssey: The ROM Hack (Kaze Emanuar) | Full capture system, Moons | | Odyssey in SMW (by various authors) | Level demakes of Sand/Metro Kingdom | | Mario’s Odyssey Quest | Custom story + Odyssey power-ups | super mario world odyssey rom
While there were other fan projects with the "Odyssey" name dating back as far as 2004, lx5's version is the most technically impressive for its faithful recreation of Cappy's logic in assembly. It effectively makes the original game much easier but adds a layer of creative puzzle-solving, as players must figure out which enemy captures are required to find secret exits or reach high-altitude Power Moons (which replace standard goals in some levels). : Because the capture mechanics were not originally