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How I Built a GeoGuessr Game for Super Mario Odyssey

I wanted to build something different from the usual fan project.

Instead of recreating gameplay, I asked a different question:

How well do players actually remember the worlds of Super Mario Odyssey?

The result is OdysseyGuessr, a browser game inspired by GeoGuessr.

Players receive a screenshot from one of the game's Kingdoms and must place a marker on the correct location. Every meter counts.

The project includes:

  • Browser-based gameplay
  • Single-player with customizable rounds
  • Real-time multiplayer with a 5,000 HP battle system
  • Community-submitted locations
  • Admin moderation tools

One of the biggest challenges wasn't the gameplayβ€”it was collecting interesting locations that were difficult but still fair.

Watching players confidently choose the wrong cliff or rooftop has been surprisingly entertaining.

If you're interested in browser games or Nintendo fan projects, I'd love to hear your feedback.

Play here:
https://odyssey-guessr.lovable.app

OdysseyGuessr is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with Nintendo.

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