Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

 Switch
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Aug 29, 2017
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 104 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 104
  3. Negative: 0 out of 104
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  1. Ars Technica
    Aug 28, 2017
    It's hard to believe that throwing two disparate, popular franchises into a completely new genre works as well as it does. Believe it, though: Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a fun and engaging introduction to the tactical RPG genre that can please neophytes and veterans alike.
  2. Eurogamer
    Aug 28, 2017
    This wonky crossover is the unlikely source of a superbly designed tactical combat challenge as well as a charmingly silly adventure. [Recommended]
  3. Kotaku
    Aug 28, 2017
    Mario + Rabbids is way better than it has any right to be.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Sep 7, 2017
    It’s fascinating to see Kingdom Battle put Mario on a pedestal as an unmistakable piece of pop culture and somehow merge him into a surprisingly exciting strategy game.
  6. The Verge
    Aug 28, 2017
    It’s easy to go into Mario + Rabbids with low expectations. It’s a mashup that doesn’t seem to make much sense, in a genre that feels counter to Super Mario’s playful spirit. But you should definitely look past the crazed, Rabbid-infused exterior. Mario + Rabbids isn’t just a great strategy game brimming with charm and clever ideas. It also joins the likes of Breath of the Wild, Arms, and Splatoon 2 in showcasing the best the Switch has to offer.
  7. Tired Old Hack
    Sep 2, 2017
    Its battles have that crucial ‘one more go’ element that will make long journeys breeze by (battery permitting), and while its writing may leave something to be desired, once you properly get into all the permutations of the combat system you’ll be hooked. Roll on the new Season Pass levels.
  8. Vice
    Aug 28, 2017
    I'm here to tell you Kingdom Battle is a hell of a game, a strategy RPG with more in common with Fire Emblem than XCOM, one that wraps a satisfying turn-based combat game—featuring surprising depth to its systems and mechanics—in the approachable accessibility that's come to define modern Nintendo games...I'm as shocked as you are, but more than 10 hours later, I can't put the game down.

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#17 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#6 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#5 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1333 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,085 out of 1333
  2. Mixed: 158 out of 1333
  3. Negative: 90 out of 1333
  1. EFYevan
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    It's so good to see other studios doing something with the Mario name. This is a new refreshing take on the genre and a fun challenging game!It's so good to see other studios doing something with the Mario name. This is a new refreshing take on the genre and a fun challenging game! There are more and more reasons each day for gamers to get a Nintendo Switch!… Full Review »
  2. alessia1985
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Stunning strategy artwork. Amazing in everything and full of great details that made the difference between all the others games. A fresh gameStunning strategy artwork. Amazing in everything and full of great details that made the difference between all the others games. A fresh game never seen before where its own characters have their own character as Mario itself, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Luigi. As a player i see in each part of it the great love passion and work that the team put in this game. Many thanks for created this fantastic game. We hope to see soon a second a third and so on. 10 ♥… Full Review »
  3. ziggy13
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Fantastic, colourful game with beautiful animations and art - the attention to detail is unreal.
    The game play is surprisingly challenging,    Fantastic, colourful game with beautiful animations and art - the attention to detail is unreal.
    The game play is surprisingly challenging, while easy to approach it still has enough depth to keep you entertained in the long run.

    To top things off the soundtrack is amazing!

    A must buy if you own a Switch!    … Full Review »
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