Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle - Donkey Kong Adventure

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2018
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 94
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  1. Ventu
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Mario & Rabbids: Battle Kingdom - Donkey Kong Adventure es un muy buen dlc. Muchísimo contenido adicional, así como nuevas mecánicas y personajes. Mantiene los niveles de calidad del juego base, y aporta algo nuevo en todos los aspectos. Quizás lo que menos me ha convencido es no poder usar algún personaje más, pero entiendo que es la única forma de enfocar el dlc a las nuevas mecánicasMario & Rabbids: Battle Kingdom - Donkey Kong Adventure es un muy buen dlc. Muchísimo contenido adicional, así como nuevas mecánicas y personajes. Mantiene los niveles de calidad del juego base, y aporta algo nuevo en todos los aspectos. Quizás lo que menos me ha convencido es no poder usar algún personaje más, pero entiendo que es la única forma de enfocar el dlc a las nuevas mecánicas implementadas. Muy recomendable.… Expand
  2. Digibutter64
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase. You don't get much (if any) better DLC than this.

    This additional story featuring Donkey Kong is heaps of fun, and it can actually feel like a full sequel (for example, the hub world and collectibles are unique). Gameplay is similar to the main game, but there are differences, mostly due to Donkey Kong's unique abilities. I'm glad they brought    I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase. You don't get much (if any) better DLC than this.

    This additional story featuring Donkey Kong is heaps of fun, and it can actually feel like a full sequel (for example, the hub world and collectibles are unique). Gameplay is similar to the main game, but there are differences, mostly due to Donkey Kong's unique abilities. I'm glad they brought Rabbid Peach along too; she's as funny here as she is in the main game.

    The price is very reasonable, and I honestly cannot think of much to criticise this on (I guess if you didn't like the main game, you probably won't like this either, but if you did like the main game, you'll probably love it). THIS is how you do DLC. A must-buy for Mario + Rabbids fans.    … Expand
  3. vanillabarsad
    Jun 27, 2018
    10
    This is a super cool expansion to the game!
    I especially like the new abilities, that offer even more combo possibilities than before.
    Donkey Kong is a monster: can grab anything and launch it anywhere. Best combo so far: grab an enemy, launch him on a cover block that explodes, then have it bounce out of the battleground = massive damage. ez ;) I think I'm somewhat midway on the story    This is a super cool expansion to the game!
    I especially like the new abilities, that offer even more combo possibilities than before.
    Donkey Kong is a monster: can grab anything and launch it anywhere. Best combo so far: grab an enemy, launch him on a cover block that explodes, then have it bounce out of the battleground = massive damage. ez ;)
    I think I'm somewhat midway on the story (played 5hrs) and I'm having solid fun.
    Insta-buy if you hear me!    … Expand
  4. toonlinkman
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    Great DLC that almost feels like a sequel. The dynamics of donkey kong completely change the feel of this game from the original. There is loads of after game content also. The only downside is the over world puzzles aren't in game rewarding enough to bother to solve them all.
  5. Pakon
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    A great addition to the game. The story is very funny and the new characters are very cool. However, I would really like Donkey Kong and Rabbid Kranky to be added to the Versus Mode. If you enjoyed the main game, you will definately enjoy this DLC.
  6. Lukitoo
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Extremely fun! Feels great to be able to play as DK in a new adventure, considering it's taking a long time for a "Tropical Freeze" successor to come out.
  7. dr0nzer
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    A great mini adventure featuring DK and crew, contains the humor in a self contained story with all that is familiar in the original game. whilst it was fun I did find the battles heavily leaned more towards objective based completion vs enemy defeats unlike the original story (with the exception of a few escorts here and there) which I wasn't a big fan off and it's a shame DK + crew can'tA great mini adventure featuring DK and crew, contains the humor in a self contained story with all that is familiar in the original game. whilst it was fun I did find the battles heavily leaned more towards objective based completion vs enemy defeats unlike the original story (with the exception of a few escorts here and there) which I wasn't a big fan off and it's a shame DK + crew can't be used in the original campaign. it's a decent extension if you're looking for more mario and rabbid action.… Expand
  8. nusco
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Donkey Kong Adventure is more Mario + Rabbids, and that means it's great. Easier than the original, but no less fun–and just like in the original, the humor is laugh-out-loud material. You can't select your team this time: you play the entire DLC with the same three characters, two of which are new.

    Pros: - More of the same great (and underappreciated) game. - Fantastic new characters    Donkey Kong Adventure is more Mario + Rabbids, and that means it's great. Easier than the original, but no less fun–and just like in the original, the humor is laugh-out-loud material. You can't select your team this time: you play the entire DLC with the same three characters, two of which are new.

    Pros:
    - More of the same great (and underappreciated) game.
    - Fantastic new characters and environments.
    - A generous amount of new content.

    Cons:
    - Easier than the main game, with wildly overpowered characters (although that could be a pro!)
    - The sliding blocks puzzles start to feel stale by the end.
    - The graphics are great, but there are a few issues with low resolution and pop-in.    … Expand
  9. Krillepille
    Jun 28, 2018
    6
    This DLC feels more like a puzzle game then a strategy game, with only three characters it feels the devolpers designed every level like a fixed puzzle solution rather then choose your own line up and win with your own strategy. The overworld is charming but is cluttered with same old puzzles from the original game "move blocks and push switches for the eight millionth time" it got oldThis DLC feels more like a puzzle game then a strategy game, with only three characters it feels the devolpers designed every level like a fixed puzzle solution rather then choose your own line up and win with your own strategy. The overworld is charming but is cluttered with same old puzzles from the original game "move blocks and push switches for the eight millionth time" it got old really fast in the original game and they are back full force here. Other then that it's a well done dlc with even better visuals then the original with some awsome and hilarious cutscenes with great new ideas, however it's over faster then you know it and doesn't even come close to a challenge if you beat expert levels in the original game. Hate to say it but I think I it would have been better to save the time and resources and start working on proper sequel right away instead of this.… Expand
  10. Lobo_Nocturno
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    Raramente compro DLC para los juegos, sin embargo este lo compré ya que me gustó muchísimo el juego principal de Mario Rabbids y lo encuentro como una agradable complemento de él. Me hubiera gustado que los personajes como Donkey Kong o Rabbid Cranky Kong estuvieran disponibles en la historia principal. La historia del DLC aunque es corta, es bastante divertida, esperé que hubiera laRaramente compro DLC para los juegos, sin embargo este lo compré ya que me gustó muchísimo el juego principal de Mario Rabbids y lo encuentro como una agradable complemento de él. Me hubiera gustado que los personajes como Donkey Kong o Rabbid Cranky Kong estuvieran disponibles en la historia principal. La historia del DLC aunque es corta, es bastante divertida, esperé que hubiera la aparición de otros personajes de DK como Dixie o Diddi, pero no, por ese lado se vieron muy limitados en este complemento.… Expand
  11. AvalonBunny
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Great execution. You can feel that the team who worked on this is passionate about the Mario franchise. Hope they get to work on more games like this, maybe a Donkey Kong game!
  12. Simoss13
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    After playing the main campaign and hearing this was a meaty DLC I took the plunge and gave it a go immediately after.
    I noticed when playing they have kept true with the charm and graphics of the main game despite the different environment which I loved.
    You play as Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky which were very unique in play styles and added a tactical play which is familiar yet fresh.    After playing the main campaign and hearing this was a meaty DLC I took the plunge and gave it a go immediately after.
    I noticed when playing they have kept true with the charm and graphics of the main game despite the different environment which I loved.
    You play as Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky which were very unique in play styles and added a tactical play which is familiar yet fresh.
    The level design and leveling up seem to be more diverse yet more focused then ever.
    Downsides I would say is, you cannot choose which party members to bring to a battle. I did not expect a choice of 8, but having Diddy Kong or Rabbid Dixie would of been a perfect inclusion.
    For the DLC you get about 50% more QUALITY content to the main campaign. Being about 1/3 of the price makes it a great deal, better still, try to get the Gold Edition if you can    … Expand
  13. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
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    Las mecánicas de los personajes de Disney Kong son tan interesantes como las originales.
    Buena relación calidad-precio de la expansión.

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    Poca rejugabilidad, otra vez.
  14. anyonemaybe
    Jul 27, 2022
    7
    It's an interesting add for the main game, but it not motivate to plays like the story in the Mushroom kingdom. The places are beautiful and DK techniques are a very cool add. The context is interesting, but it's too short(5-7 hours of gameplay). For the price that costs, is cool to have and try this DLC.

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#62 Best Switch Game of 2018
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    80
    A new adventure in an old coat is a great addition to the original game. It will entertain and won´t let go for several evenings. Its only downside is the separation from the game itself. [Issue#288]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    95
    A symphony of swinging and soaring. It sings! [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 18]
  3. FNintendo
    Aug 21, 2018
    80
    Donkey Kong Adventure is a very welcome expansion to the Mario + Rabbids universe and even if it is not the most ambitious expansion of all time, what it adds to the main game in terms of three marvelous characters and the variety of enemies and goals that come along with them is more than enough to make any fans of the original game fully satisfied with this additional element.
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