Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Aug 29, 2017
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1333 Ratings

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  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! There are more and more reasons each day for gamers to get a Nintendo Switch!
  2. EpicLadySponge
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    I really love how this game manages to take one of the stupidest ideas for a crossover yet and the final result only happens to be far more than I have completely expected. Don't truly underestimate Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle by its cover because all you're just actually doing is judging a book by its cover and that's not how you settle reviews in one minute. Seriously, after beingI really love how this game manages to take one of the stupidest ideas for a crossover yet and the final result only happens to be far more than I have completely expected. Don't truly underestimate Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle by its cover because all you're just actually doing is judging a book by its cover and that's not how you settle reviews in one minute. Seriously, after being together with Sonic the Hedgehog for quite a while, the Rabbids unexpectedly took a huge turn for the spotlight as of right now and even if they are... well, what they are, you got to admit that was one huge pack of surprises.… Expand
  3. Viscari
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    I cannot stand Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactic, games. I have tried many many times to get into them... Disgaea failed... XCOM failed... Even FF:Tactics failed, and finally I have found one I enjoy, M+R is stupid, colorful and fun.

    Its simple enough to learn quickly... and deep enough that you restart levels because you KNOW you could have handled it better. Some of the rabbid moments and    I cannot stand Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactic, games. I have tried many many times to get into them... Disgaea failed... XCOM failed... Even FF:Tactics failed, and finally I have found one I enjoy, M+R is stupid, colorful and fun.

    Its simple enough to learn quickly... and deep enough that you restart levels because you KNOW you could have handled it better. Some of the rabbid moments and their stupidity genuinely made me laugh.

    If you would like to play a Tactical Strategy game but are put off by the time they require you to invest this is a perfect game for you.    … Expand
  4. DemethValknut
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This game is an Incredible surprise! Its jaw dropping gorgeous, the combat is super fun, exploration is super fun aswell, rabbids are so dumb its hilarious. Hell of a game! Well played Ubisoft, I want MORE !
  5. sonicpulsar
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Just got my preorder! What a great great game, enjoying it a lot :) Exploration, combat, strategy and really cool story and animated sequences. 10 Stars!
  6. ironzombi
    Aug 30, 2017
    8
    This game is surprisingly good, a solid turn based strategy game. it looks great, sounds great and plays great, there is a few hiccups in terms of frame rate and audio effects not playing on some events but its minor. Another issue I have is that I cant seem to play with my pro controller in tabletop mode if the joy cons remain attached to the console, but again this is a minor gripe andThis game is surprisingly good, a solid turn based strategy game. it looks great, sounds great and plays great, there is a few hiccups in terms of frame rate and audio effects not playing on some events but its minor. Another issue I have is that I cant seem to play with my pro controller in tabletop mode if the joy cons remain attached to the console, but again this is a minor gripe and it does not stop it from being a great game that I would recommend to anyone with a Switch.… Expand
  7. Kero-Chan
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    I got this game as a gift, grandma knew I like Mario and she thoughts it was Odissey. It was not Odissey, I told her, this is not the game I wanted. I started to play because I was bored, two days ago. I didn't stop until I finished every single challenge. I still can't believe a Nintendo game was developed by Ubisoft. It isn't Odissey, it's different, welcome back Nintendo Difference!
  8. lifeofbrian
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    My only criticism of the game would be that you should be able to move your characters as far as they can move in a turn if you decide to only move a fraction of what they can. Only allowing one move per turn is ridiculous when I would otherwise have been allowed to move further.
  9. mefzeldernx
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Mario + Rabbids es una de las mayores sorpresas de la Nintendo Switch, la combinación de las franquicias es excelente y genera una historia que sienta muy bien a Mario y compañía. La jugabilidad estilo X-Com es brillante, ideal para introducirse al género de los Strategic RPG. Sin lugar a dudas un obligado del catálogo.
    El ambiente, los personajes, la música, todo esta perfectamente    Mario + Rabbids es una de las mayores sorpresas de la Nintendo Switch, la combinación de las franquicias es excelente y genera una historia que sienta muy bien a Mario y compañía. La jugabilidad estilo X-Com es brillante, ideal para introducirse al género de los Strategic RPG. Sin lugar a dudas un obligado del catálogo.
    El ambiente, los personajes, la música, todo esta perfectamente diseñado que el juego no pareciera hecho por Ubisoft. Es muy fácil de aprender a jugarlo y desafiante en cuanto a la dificultad una vez que se esta llegando a los niveles finales, un rompe cráneos para quien le guste.
    Éste es el juego que tomó al mundo por sorpresa e hizo que todos quedaran boquiabiertos, nadie creía en la fórmula pero funcionó e innovo al punto que el mundo merece ver un capítulo más. E incluso quizás, Nintendo necesite que otra tercer compañía pueda desarrollar con sus personajes para seguir sorprendiéndonos.    … Expand
  10. evolvia31
    Aug 15, 2018
    9
    Un excellent jeu par contre a ttention malgré son design "enfantin" à la nintendo, il s'agit d'un tactical RPG trés exigent et assez dur , trés proche d'un x-com mais avec pas mal de simplification dans les actions possibles.
  11. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 14, 2017
    9
    The easiest way for me to describe how I feel about this game is that I am simply in love with it.

    When I first saw this, I could NEVER imagine this game would work - or that I would be slightly interested in it. But after a couple of hours in, I can say that it's another fine example of a game that, alone, would justify a purchase of a Switch (along side with Zelda, Mario Kart etc).    The easiest way for me to describe how I feel about this game is that I am simply in love with it.

    When I first saw this, I could NEVER imagine this game would work - or that I would be slightly interested in it. But after a couple of hours in, I can say that it's another fine example of a game that, alone, would justify a purchase of a Switch (along side with Zelda, Mario Kart etc). Everything about this game is almost perfect: colorful graphics, fun characters, weird engaging story, perfect tactical gameplay, right amount of fun and challenge.

    The game plays much like X-COM. You have to battle on a grid, making use of cover, higher ground, skills in order to beat the opponents. And don't be fooled by the cute package. This is NOT an easy game, by any means. Beneath the hood, Mario + Rabbids is a solid, SOLID, tactical, turn-based game that will offer lots and lots of hours of amusement.

    This is a must buy for any Switch owner out there.    … Expand
  12. Reciter5613
    Sep 6, 2017
    9
    This game was surprisingly fun. As one who has enjoyed XCOM this is very close to it. Not sure however about replay value. Also the ending leaves too many questions. There is also when it sometimes freezes for a moment which was only bad when it made me get stuck in the floor. But overall this was great to play.
  13. rafaaguilera
    Sep 18, 2017
    9
    Greatest surprise of the year so far. Amazing game! Extremely addicting experience from the start to the end. Gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, intuitive and the menus are very straightforward. It's the perfect introduction to people who never played turn-based strategy games before or even to some players who are not big fans of the genre (like me). However, this doesn't mean it's notGreatest surprise of the year so far. Amazing game! Extremely addicting experience from the start to the end. Gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, intuitive and the menus are very straightforward. It's the perfect introduction to people who never played turn-based strategy games before or even to some players who are not big fans of the genre (like me). However, this doesn't mean it's not challenging. Some battles and boss encounters can require quite clever solutions and some tries, but it's never unfair or too hard. Also, it's fun to explore the 4 worlds searching for hidden chests and other collectibles.

    The only significant flaw i would consider is that some puzzles can get a bit repetitive (too much block pushing...) and mostly are not over creative, but it's not annoying to the point to screw up the experience.

    Best Switch game after Zelda. Play it!    … Expand
  14. InfiniteYT
    Sep 20, 2017
    9
    The thing that makes Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle stand out is how it meshes not only two very different characters but blends them seamlessly into a foreign gameplay style to both of them. It’s a stepping stone to bring Nintendo closer to it’s third party developers. The gameplay is simple yet intricate. Having the focus on movement rather than percentage shooting really helps make itThe thing that makes Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle stand out is how it meshes not only two very different characters but blends them seamlessly into a foreign gameplay style to both of them. It’s a stepping stone to bring Nintendo closer to it’s third party developers. The gameplay is simple yet intricate. Having the focus on movement rather than percentage shooting really helps make it accessible to more people that typically wouldn’t play a game like it. Performing a long attack with multiple dashes and a team jump and finishing it off with a critical hit is super rewarding. To top it off the game looks great and pairs perfectly with the soundtrack that rivals even the best Mario games. The pacing of the game does need some work, it slows down at world 3 which is the weakest level. However the boss fights are amazing. The world 3 final boss is fantastic and worth the price of the game alone. The customization is also great and gives you a easy to use skill tree with plenty of weapons. I do feel like some characters are far better than others. For example Rabbid Peach is vital to have in your party if you want the best odds. Also characters like Peach and Rabbid Mario have shotguns that can do good damage but you can’t have them near other party members or you're guaranteed to do team damage. The puzzles in between levels are fairly easy so it would be nice to have more of a challenge but that's just a nitpick. The game also froze up at times for no real reason. The story isn’t bad either and has a fun light hearted tone that works well with Mario and the Rabbids. It provides a far more in depth look into the Mario Kingdom than any other game before. Overall Mario+Rabbids is one of the best games of the year and a must have for the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  15. mds27272
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    Let me start by saying that I have never been a fan of tactical shooters. I played all of 15 minutes of XCOM before uninstalling it. One of the beautiful things about this game is how the difficulty scales. You're introduced to new mechanics regularly throughout the game. It starts out very basic and let's you get a sense of how to move and shoot in combat. Then, as you begin to unlockLet me start by saying that I have never been a fan of tactical shooters. I played all of 15 minutes of XCOM before uninstalling it. One of the beautiful things about this game is how the difficulty scales. You're introduced to new mechanics regularly throughout the game. It starts out very basic and let's you get a sense of how to move and shoot in combat. Then, as you begin to unlock character abilities, the depth grows, and the difficulty increases at a near perfect pace.

    The Mario and Rabbids mashup is just so charming. I love both of these IPs and to see them brought together in such a nostalgic and thoughtful way is wonderful. Another element that I want to touch on is the fact that my girlfriend is enjoying the game every bit as much as I am. We're sort of in a competition to see who can finish first. We've had it since Tuesday, it is now Saturday, and we both have nearly 30 hours in. I want to stress how uncommon it is for mainstream video games to truly cater to both a male and female audience. Nintendo does this better and with more titles than any of its competitors, and that's important to me, because it shouldn't just be us guys that are catered to through this beautiful, immersive art form that is gaming.

    For those that are finding the game difficult in later levels. I can tell you that if you fail a fight, take the time to really analyze how it played out and adjust your team accordingly, you'll be just fine. Look for those synergies that exist between different characters. Look at how the enemies group themselves and move. Rabbid Yoshi and Rabbid Mario's ability to force opponents to move, for example, works tremendously with Mario and Luigi's "Shoot on movement" abilities. I'm on level 3-8 now, and I've definitely lost a couple of fights, and restarted quite a few more to make adjustments, but i've never once felt like I didn't know what to do to overcome one of the fights once I had seen it and really thought through the combat.

    The only reason I didn't give this game a 10/10 is because in the free-roam areas, movement can be a little wonky maneuvering around blocks and such. This becomes a bit frustrating when doing timed puzzles. But, it's far from game-breaking. I have never needed more than a few tries to get through any of the puzzles. Also, there are some "nice to haves" that aren't there. Like being able to see: if I move to this space, where will my weapon be able to reach" before you move.

    Overall, this game is so well done. And, there absolutely is variety in enemy types, map setups, and strategies. Sometimes they'll throw an easy fight at you just to introduce a new type of enemy before you face them grouped with other types in a tougher fight.

    I can't recommend this game enough to anyone who owns a Switch. Like I said, I was never a fan of tactical shooters, but not only do I love this game, I feel like it helped me to better understand the mechanics of a tactical shooter. Once I finish it, I might just go install XCOM again and give it another go. Who knows, i might just end up loving it.    … Expand
  16. SuperMatt777
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm sure this crazy crossover was not one most people would've seen coming back when the Switch was announced, but wow, was it ever great. To see the face of video games crossover with these goofy Rabbids was something else and that something else, was fantastic.

    Let's get right to it; Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a strategy rpg game centering around the heroic Mario, his brother Luigi, the fair Princess Peach and the loyal Yoshi. Along for the ride, four goofy Rabbids dressed as the four heroes. The story mainly centers around the heroes traveling across a strange, mashed up version of the Mushroom Kingdom with typical Rabbid antics going on around them, all in an attempt to return the Mushroom Kingdom to it's former, Rabbid-free state. Along the way, Bowser Jr, acts as their main antagonist, causing problems at every turn. It's not exactly an unfamiliar plot, but it isn't exactly the everyday plot either, not when the captive princess is traded in for a slightly unstable, super merging Rabbid.

    Gameplay wise, each character has the same styled techniques; a primary and secondary weapon and two secondary skills. Everyone can dash into enemies for additional damage as well and use each other for team jumps to cover wider ground. What makes each character unique is their own twists on said abilities. Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Luigi have additional effects to their dash attacks, Mario can jump on enemies' heads during a team jump and Yoshi can ground pound to send a shock wave at nearby enemies. The team is incredibly diverse and has a lot of options for attack. At first, it can seem complicated, but once you start exploring and learning their abilities, it becomes much easier.

    Once your in battle, that's when the strategy comes in. Stages usually consist of uneven ground, many blocks to act as shields and pipes to travel from one side of the map to the other. Enemies have their own unique skills that are very similar to the ones the heroes have. As the game progresses, the enemies gain more HP and stronger attacks, as one expects in progressive difficulty. However, it is that level of progressive difficulty that my only problem with the game has. The game only allows you to have a team of three and the limits are specific; Mario must always be on the team and the team must have at least one Rabbid. While the last two specifics are nothing to really bother about, it's the three man limit that can see problems. When the game throws large numbers of strong enemies, a team of three can get overwhelmed pretty fast. Numerous times have I lost levels because the enemies defeated me incredibly fast. Considering you get 8 playable characters, a team of four midway in the game would've seemed appropriate, but that wasn't the case. The amount of time between character recruits is occasionally long, with the last character being recruited midway into the final world. It's a bit of a bummer, but the three man team at all times proves to be my biggest problem.

    Overall, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is an amazing game, but I'd only recommend it to people looking for a challenge, not a casual joyride. With many collectables, solid gameplay and hilarious moments, this game is definitely a Switch title worth getting, granted it doesn't get lost in an expanding library as time goes on.    … Expand
  17. keibyakko
    Sep 24, 2017
    9
    Me ha encantado, un juego muy currado, con mucho humor, buena duracion y muchos añadidos. Buen apartado técnico, maravillosa banda sonora y una ambientación colorida y artísticamente preciosa. Para mi, imprescindible en Switch y un 9 de 10. Muy recomendado.
  18. Hillis
    Apr 5, 2018
    8
    Pleasantly surprised. Never really loved these grid-based tactical strategy games beforehand, but picked this up on sale, and played it for a good week or so before finally beating it. Ubisoft have done a great job here at making the characters and worlds come to life, and the majority of the bosses in Mario + Rabbids have fun mechanics and unique personalities better than the MarioPleasantly surprised. Never really loved these grid-based tactical strategy games beforehand, but picked this up on sale, and played it for a good week or so before finally beating it. Ubisoft have done a great job here at making the characters and worlds come to life, and the majority of the bosses in Mario + Rabbids have fun mechanics and unique personalities better than the Mario villains themselves. My only gripe would be the lack of an "undo" button, or additional prompt after moving one of my three active characters, as it became frustrating when I accidentally moved them to an unintended location. All in all though, a great game, one I would recommend, and I look forward to even more story content via DLC (Donkey Kong)! Refreshing to see Nintendo trusting third parties with their biggest names, and hopefully there's more to come over the next few years or so.… Expand
  19. IBARRAN
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    Sinceramente al principio no sabia que pensar de el juego pero conforme lo iba jugando sentía que el juego estaba lleno de humor y una extraña magia que hizo que me enamorara del juego
  20. Hellsky
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    Ubisoft Milan has made a game that you'll never forget.

    The cross-over between Mario and the Rabbits has finally landed on Nintendo Switch and... the game is actually AMAZING. It has flaws, sure, but the combat system, the music from Grant Kirkhope, the collectibles and most important, the world you are in is the reason why you really fall in love with this game. It has a good and    Ubisoft Milan has made a game that you'll never forget.

    The cross-over between Mario and the Rabbits has finally landed on Nintendo Switch and... the game is actually AMAZING. It has flaws, sure, but the combat system, the music from Grant Kirkhope, the collectibles and most important, the world you are in is the reason why you really fall in love with this game. It has a good and simple story with funny moments between Mario and his friends and epic fights between your team and powerful enemies.

    Mario + Rabbids is a tactical-rpg adventure where the 30% is exploration and the 70% left are battles. The combat system is fresh and for me it was never boring. Every battle was a challenge and you needed to think wisely what to do in every situation. If you are afraid of the difficulty you shouldn't worry anymore, there is an option where at the start of every battle you can use an Easy mode where the enemies are weaker and your team gains more health points.

    Discovering the collectibles is fun and I have to repeat myself, the MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL.

    I give this game a 9.2! I've put 30h and I'm not dissapointed, what a great game!    … Expand
  21. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    7
    I was super surprised at how good this game ended up being. I feel like its simplification of the XCOM formula was a super good decision - I was never lamenting the times that I missed a 90% shot, and instead I had a lot more precise information to work with and thus planning out each turn felt a lot better.
  22. NintendoGamer1
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    With amazing and brutal game-play as well as having a nice handful of puzzles this game lends itself to an almost perfect rating. With an amazing presentation to top off the amazing game-play.
  23. Sunshadow87
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    Un juego sorprendentemente muy muy buen juego. Historia desenfada que combina extrañamente bien los rabbits y el universo Mario. Un sistema de mejora entretenido, suficientes personajes y equipo para elegir múltiples estrategias al gusto de cada uno, y un sistema de combate excesivamente divertido.
    La única pega del juego es que se queda corto, y que el modo multijugador podría ser mejor.
  24. greninjaX
    May 11, 2021
    5
    there's a real good game here deep down inside, but the rabbids ruin a lot of it. they're loud, annoying and smelly and no one likes them. should have been mario + rayman instead
  25. Skurttish
    Aug 4, 2021
    7
    Fundamentally, this is a really enjoyable turn-based strategy game, with interesting characters, well-designed levels, and great variations in gameplay from world to world. However, my score dropped to a 7 due to technical issues and a lack of story—objects started chaotically popping in at World 3 and got worse and worse until the end of the game, and the story added basically nothing toFundamentally, this is a really enjoyable turn-based strategy game, with interesting characters, well-designed levels, and great variations in gameplay from world to world. However, my score dropped to a 7 due to technical issues and a lack of story—objects started chaotically popping in at World 3 and got worse and worse until the end of the game, and the story added basically nothing to the experience.

    Still, for fans of the genre, this is an easy recommendation.    … Expand
  26. nibolet
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, loads of fun in the shape of crazy rabbits and Mario's crew. Nothing to complain about in terms of the gameplay - it's hours of guaranteed fun, but I wish they had come up with an online combat world. All in all, a great acquisition.
  27. Zski
    Jul 5, 2021
    7
    An unexpected treat. Fun game but it does feel like a substantially watered down version of XCOM. While it’s not an easy game, it’s also not a very complex game, despite it giving the illusion. I think the issue with the game is the fatigue associated with the length of the game, you unlock more characters will do have unique traits, you unlock more weapons which match the enemy levels,An unexpected treat. Fun game but it does feel like a substantially watered down version of XCOM. While it’s not an easy game, it’s also not a very complex game, despite it giving the illusion. I think the issue with the game is the fatigue associated with the length of the game, you unlock more characters will do have unique traits, you unlock more weapons which match the enemy levels, but the strategy largely remains the same from start to finish. No leveling up, no experience, no skill trees that actually add complexity, it just feels like you’re doing the same thing against new enemy types. I also did not like the long orientation phase of the game, the first 25% felt to be so easy that it was almost getting boring. With those complaints aside, it’s actually a fun and pretty challenging game once you get far enough. It has a lot of personality and character. A crossover that nobody asked for, but I will definitely pick up the sequel on release to give them an opportunity it’s to build on it.… Expand
  28. 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 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 thisStunning 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 ♥… Expand
  29. 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, 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!
  30. rodericrinehart
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, andAbsolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, and this game is amazing.… Expand
  31. Feeder16
    Aug 29, 2017
    9
    Great game, with an excellent sound tracker and great artwork. Would recommend this game to anyone who likes XCOM and Mario. Story is good fun and challenging.
  32. joseyjnr
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Epic, amazing, awesome, fantastic, superb, glorious, magnificient, outstanding, epic, amazing, awesome, fantastic, superb BEST GAME EVERRRRR MADE BWAAAH!!!!!!!!
  33. Aisha85
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    This is the proof proved that italians do it better !!! Bravo to all the team that worked on this colossal. We want a second Mario+Rabbids soooooooooon XD XD XD Many many thanks ♥
  34. ElaLib
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a surprisingly deep package, in terms of both gameplay and content. I love it very much. I think it is the best strategy game never created before. Great work Ubisoft
  35. AlexRamosQueiro
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Realmente a BUGsoft fez um trabalho muito bom, ja fazia tempo que nao lançava algo inedito e decente, mas tb com Mario não se brinca, uma franquia imortal
  36. IHBallerzzz
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing, awesome difficulty, funny story, innovative gameplay. Cannot recommend any more! Not only did this crossover make me love tactics games, it also made me care for the Rabbids as well, amazing job Ubisoft.
  37. Multitunes
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    I am officially addicted.
    This game is just right up my alley with the mix of adventure, puzzles and strategy RPG. The gameplay is incredibly fun yet super simple to understand, but don't be fooled! It gets pretty damn difficult. There's loads of challenges to go back and do in the worlds you've finished and there's plenty of little puzzles and collectables to find. The gameplay manages    I am officially addicted.
    This game is just right up my alley with the mix of adventure, puzzles and strategy RPG. The gameplay is incredibly fun yet super simple to understand, but don't be fooled! It gets pretty damn difficult. There's loads of challenges to go back and do in the worlds you've finished and there's plenty of little puzzles and collectables to find. The gameplay manages to stay varied, so I haven't once found myself bored.

    The characters and abilities are great, and even though I thought I would absolutely hate the Rabbids, they're really charming in this game and the ones on your team have some valuable skills. Strangely enough, Mario's cast of characters fit in well with the cartoon weapons and their abilities really suit them.

    Oh, and everything looks amazing. The art style is lovely and some of the decor move with the catchy music.

    My only complaint is that I haven't been able to put my Switch down.    … Expand
  38. FalloutShadow
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    this is probably the best Rabbids game ever made. It also perfect on the Nintendo switch as you can play it on the big screen or on the go. would recommend if u like xcom, strategy games, and goofiness
  39. snakekill321
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    When you think "MArio rabbids" crossover there usually isnt a good image there, however the Big N and the big U brought us this masterpiece of a game. Considering Nintendo let someone else work with their star mascot, you know this had to have the most precise quality available.

    In short: this is a quirky XCOM style turn based RPG that has the same mechanics that you would expect with    When you think "MArio rabbids" crossover there usually isnt a good image there, however the Big N and the big U brought us this masterpiece of a game. Considering Nintendo let someone else work with their star mascot, you know this had to have the most precise quality available.

    In short: this is a quirky XCOM style turn based RPG that has the same mechanics that you would expect with the gimmics of the mario and rabbids franchise. The creators poured their heart into this and you can tell. Everything feels fleshed out and smooth. the composers did a wonderful job on the soundtrack, and ion a system, that at the time of this review, only had Disgaea 5 as another RPG, this is a very welcome addition to the system, and a game i will recommend right along with Breath of the Wild as a system seller.    … Expand
  40. alemc
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    I never saw a game like this one before. Congratulations to the creators of this excellent masterpiece ♥ As a Mario lover I can say that the character was been respected 100% and the rabbids colored it with their funny spirits ♥
  41. manu80956
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    While I ordered the game as soon as it was revealed, I wasn't so hyped until a couple of days ago. That day, I watched an Eurogamer (Spain) video talking about it. Then I started to get more and more hype, and I wasn't upset at all.

    When I got the game, I opened the box and I was so happy because I saw a color paper in the slot above the cartridge. At first, I thought it was a user    While I ordered the game as soon as it was revealed, I wasn't so hyped until a couple of days ago. That day, I watched an Eurogamer (Spain) video talking about it. Then I started to get more and more hype, and I wasn't upset at all.

    When I got the game, I opened the box and I was so happy because I saw a color paper in the slot above the cartridge. At first, I thought it was a user manual, but I realized they were just promotional content (one about the figurines, other about DLC). "At least, they included something" - I think now.

    When I arrived at home, I tried to redeem the DLC code (it came with the box in GAME), but I got an error. Then I read the ticket and I saw it must be redeemed in the Ubisoft website for an actual eShop code (pretty useless, though).

    So let's go to the main topic. I installed my DLC, I installed the day-one patch and I booted the game. I saw a couple of "long" load screens (with long referring to 10 secs each one) and then a cutscene played. It showed a room full of Nintendo stuff. Then a misterious person (I think it was a teen girl because of the voice and the few parts of the body I could see) appears and uses a misterious headset to fusion two things. When they leave the room, a washing machine appears with a ton of rabbids inside, and they start messing up all the stuff, so they mix some with stuff around the room, resulting in a Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Luigi, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Yoshi. Another cutscene is played where they are teleported to the new Mushroom Kingdom along with the real Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi.

    Then starts the actual gameplay. The player has three characters to control, and the first ones are Mario, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Luigi. Mario can't be changed for other character. The game itself starts being easy, but its learning curve is great so far. Features such as the skill tree or the differences between characters/weapons are presented later on; such as the ability to combat freely or to get secondary weapons.

    The game's graphics are amazing, meaning that they're so beautiful and with some common points with Super Mario 3D World. It means that they're intended to be a way of art and not a way to show how powerful is the system the game is playing on.

    Music is great too, at the level of every Mario game. Rabbids' noises are not annoying at all.

    The Story is well done and the objective is clear since the beginning.

    Resuming: the game itself is not childish at all. Graphics might seem too colorful and such, but the game has an interesting story and is way more difficult than people tend to believe. It has cooperative combats too, which are very fun; that means the game is perfect both for single player (the main mode) and multiplayer, very rare in this genre. Controls are very good, so it doesn't feel like playing a PC-oriented game of this genre with a standard XInput controller.    … Expand
  42. ReinaldoElisei
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    The graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is simply addictive! Mario + Rabbids is a complete delight, and I honestly hope this becomes a series and paves the way for more creative crossovers between Nintendo's beloved characters and worlds and other different characters, franchises and genres!
  43. Solid2312
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Best Ubisoft game since Assassins Creed 2. Great game, funny, beautiful and with a fair difficult. Thanks Ubisoft and Nintendo for this partnership you guys did a great job!
  44. Rebecca8842
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    When i first heard word of this game i thought it definitely wouldn't be for me. Then i watched some game play and went and bought it a few hours later and i am so glad i did. It's colourful and cheerful and everything i look for in a casual game. This is the 7th game that i currently own for my switch and i'm dying to get home from work to continue playing. It offers much more than iWhen i first heard word of this game i thought it definitely wouldn't be for me. Then i watched some game play and went and bought it a few hours later and i am so glad i did. It's colourful and cheerful and everything i look for in a casual game. This is the 7th game that i currently own for my switch and i'm dying to get home from work to continue playing. It offers much more than i thought it would and unlike any other type of game i have played before. Huge thumbs up :)… Expand
  45. BilAle
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Troppo bellooooooo. Ben studiato in ogni minimo dettaglio. E' un gioco nuovo, ben diverso dal classico Super Mario. Davvero strepitoso grazie mille a tutto il team ♥
  46. gq_foine
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    UPDATE: 35hrs+ This is the best Strategy/Tactics turn base game since Fire Emblem Awakening! I have never played Rabbids game in my life, but the 5min intro to the game was amazing! I am not a big fan of crossovers, but they really got this one right. There is so much exploration, funny story and I swear you will laugh or smile at least once in the the game! I chuckled so many times onUPDATE: 35hrs+ This is the best Strategy/Tactics turn base game since Fire Emblem Awakening! I have never played Rabbids game in my life, but the 5min intro to the game was amazing! I am not a big fan of crossovers, but they really got this one right. There is so much exploration, funny story and I swear you will laugh or smile at least once in the the game! I chuckled so many times on the cut scenes!

    Here is how I broke it down -

    Graphics - 9.5 - Bright colorful, and very detailed environments
    Story - 9 - The story so far so good -
    Gameplay - 10 - So many things to offer but SIMPLE. The variety of ways you can attack is wonderful
    Sound 9.5 - The music is great here with simple melodies, Wait till you get to ACT 3! Its the best!
    Overall 9.5 - if you are fan of Mario and like strategy type of game this is the BEST! I think Disgaea 5 is a good turn base but environment, story, music, and game play put this as the one of the best Tactics/Strategy games ever!

    Absolutely LOVE IT! Go buy it and see why everyone says its great!    … Expand
  47. Rysingzombie
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    From the moment I first started up this game I was amazed that it was done by Ubisoft. Everything about it screams Nintendo and I have been so surprised by how charming and fun Mario + Rabbids is to play. The story draws you in, the graphics are incredible (best on the Switch in my opinion), the gameplay is addicting, and the characters are an absolute delight. Although I have neverFrom the moment I first started up this game I was amazed that it was done by Ubisoft. Everything about it screams Nintendo and I have been so surprised by how charming and fun Mario + Rabbids is to play. The story draws you in, the graphics are incredible (best on the Switch in my opinion), the gameplay is addicting, and the characters are an absolute delight. Although I have never been much of a turn based strategy person, the controls are fluid and the game never gets boring!!! In fact, I find myself looking forward to each new battle as I explore each world that is filled with secrets and puzzles to unlock. As I was playing I was reminded of my feelings when playing other Nintendo games of the past that tried something different using Mario and his friends like: Mario RPG, Mario and Luigi, Paper Mario etc....If you are a fan of Nintendo, heck if you like to have a blast and be entertained in your gaming, you need to pick up this little gem ASAP!… Expand
  48. EmirKhorasani
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    I can't freaking believe I'm leaving this score for this game and I can't freaking believe I'm writing this review.

    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is somehow amazing. I don't even know why. It's so lovingly presented, the animations are so well done and details are so clearly cared about. The gameplay is fun and challenging. The progression system is flawless in that you can tailor your    I can't freaking believe I'm leaving this score for this game and I can't freaking believe I'm writing this review.

    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is somehow amazing. I don't even know why. It's so lovingly presented, the animations are so well done and details are so clearly cared about. The gameplay is fun and challenging. The progression system is flawless in that you can tailor your heroes to the specific battle you need to adjust for. The world is fun and rewarding to explore and the puzzles are great. The combat is phenomenal. There's replay value in the form of challenges and collectible cleanup

    I'm racking my brain and I wanted to give this game an 8 but I cannot for the life of me find any reason not to give it a 10. Unbelievable. This game completely took me by surprise.    … Expand
  49. toonlinkman
    Sep 13, 2017
    9
    I hate turn based games. I didn't expect to like this. When I first started playing I didn't like it. Then sometime into the game I realised I liked it.

    Update I initially gave this game an 8/10 but the more I play it the more I like it. I am upgrading the score to 9/10. The puzzles and the turn based action are really fun.
  50. Lao3821
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente videojuegos tiene de todo es divertido, estratégico, y tiene a nuestro plomero preferido, jamas pense que una combinación tan alocada como esta fuera como 2 gotas de agua. Super recomendado… Expand
  51. riverkev95
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    De lo mejor dentro del género de estrategia, simplemente un juego que logra combinar 2 mundos distintos de una manera impecable.
    Una compra obligada para el nintendo Switch por el gran diseño de niveles, la profundidad del sistema de juego y sobretodo una correcta curva de aprendizaje en cuanto al nivel de dificultad.
    Los 8 distintos personajes se saben distinguir por sus características    De lo mejor dentro del género de estrategia, simplemente un juego que logra combinar 2 mundos distintos de una manera impecable.
    Una compra obligada para el nintendo Switch por el gran diseño de niveles, la profundidad del sistema de juego y sobretodo una correcta curva de aprendizaje en cuanto al nivel de dificultad.
    Los 8 distintos personajes se saben distinguir por sus características de combate.
    Podemos tener un total de 7C2 posibles equipos distintos, es decir 21 equipos de 3 personajes distintos para jugar (Donde Mario es el personaje fijo)    … Expand
  52. MonsieurArnal
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    A fun version, casual, pretty and dynamic of X-Com. The combos are great, the progression in the game is nice and the tactical part is well done. The best bonuses are to do damages with free action while moving, and also the secondary effects applied on the characters (bounce, honey...). A must-have on Switch.
  53. vanillabarsad
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    I'd ask this game out, buy it a fancy present, have dinner together and then have sex with it.
    We would start hanging out regularly and eventually fall in love, like really love, not just sexual attraction. we would become a real couple, intimate, with all the jokes we only know, we'd tease each other and make everyone else jealous of our love. we would finally get married and have kids.    I'd ask this game out, buy it a fancy present, have dinner together and then have sex with it.
    We would start hanging out regularly and eventually fall in love, like really love, not just sexual attraction. we would become a real couple, intimate, with all the jokes we only know, we'd tease each other and make everyone else jealous of our love. we would finally get married and have kids. we would grow old together and have a fantastic life. then in my dead bed, almost there to draw my last breath, I'd say to mario+rabbids kingdom battle: "thank you so much for being so amazing".    … Expand
  54. roccit
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Fantastic gameplay, tactics, depth, repayability and challenging and addicting 10/10 easy. Oh that music , wonderful addition.

    Puzzle sections are good too , good variety overall
  55. Fcopb
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, andAbsolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, and this game is amazing.… Expand
  56. Hassanka98
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed this game and as a completionist I put at least 25 hours into this game. I still have some chests left to find. In the first part the game only shows you the main mechanics and after that those can be used in SO MANY different ways to complete a fight. I have yet complete the co-op part fully, but it is a whole other way of playing this game. "Two minds" each with 2I really enjoyed this game and as a completionist I put at least 25 hours into this game. I still have some chests left to find. In the first part the game only shows you the main mechanics and after that those can be used in SO MANY different ways to complete a fight. I have yet complete the co-op part fully, but it is a whole other way of playing this game. "Two minds" each with 2 characters makes this game a real and sometimes challenging fun. If you have a Switch it is a MUST HAVE. The most fun I've had with the system since Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2.… Expand
  57. Repus_Edud
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Its a great Game, lots of fun and its not to easy.a new spin on the Xcom games but staring characters from Mario and the Rabbids. And my son think this is the best game ever. He loves Mario and the Rabbids.
  58. AlessyBil
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle I think is the game of the year. Is not a coincidence that it won so many rewards. The game as the team who created it, deserve them and much more for the beauty of this game. Rich of particulars, details, funny characters and amazing graphic, i think this game deserves all our admiration ♥ In every part of it we can feel with how many love and passion it wasMario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle I think is the game of the year. Is not a coincidence that it won so many rewards. The game as the team who created it, deserve them and much more for the beauty of this game. Rich of particulars, details, funny characters and amazing graphic, i think this game deserves all our admiration ♥ In every part of it we can feel with how many love and passion it was been made. From always Ubisoft worked for its players happiness but in this game i think they gave really all theirself. 1000 points to Rabbid Luigi please ♥ Thanks to all guys, you are realizing your dream but you made even our amazing ♥… Expand
  59. TheRedFern
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    There have been only a handful of games I would ever give a 10 to. This game does everything right. The strategy excels at a wonderful pace, the characters are funny and well designed. The difficulty accelerates so fast. The hidden gems are very entertaining, and fun to search for. The only thing I kept thinking that could make this game legendary, would be a level design element to makeThere have been only a handful of games I would ever give a 10 to. This game does everything right. The strategy excels at a wonderful pace, the characters are funny and well designed. The difficulty accelerates so fast. The hidden gems are very entertaining, and fun to search for. The only thing I kept thinking that could make this game legendary, would be a level design element to make challenges and share them with others.… Expand
  60. Syl20
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    My love for this game started slow as I tought at first it was a bit shallow and easy but now that I'm midway through world 2 and some more strategies/perks are involved, I'm falling more and more into it!

    It reminds me of my good 'ole days playing Final Fantasy Tactics! (Which my love for grew over time too!) At first it was rather easy as most ennemies could only do simple attacks    My love for this game started slow as I tought at first it was a bit shallow and easy but now that I'm midway through world 2 and some more strategies/perks are involved, I'm falling more and more into it!

    It reminds me of my good 'ole days playing Final Fantasy Tactics!
    (Which my love for grew over time too!)
    At first it was rather easy as most ennemies could only do simple attacks but as I'm getting farther into it, now ennemies heal, counter attack, do AOE, etc, it requires more strategy!

    I'm glad I got this game as it's a great game to pickup and do only 1-2 battle for 10-15 mins or spend hours into!

    Great great game!    … Expand
  61. Voodooseeker
    Sep 13, 2017
    10
    This game has really many elements - also some you won't see through your first entering the game. The characters is SO WELL DONE / incl. their personallities LOL......the gameplay is adaptive in the beginning / a nice Nintendo learning curve - nice to see Ubisoft matching the Mario-world and the way Nintendo games are - it's perfectly done.
    It feels like a mix of Steven Spielbergs    This game has really many elements - also some you won't see through your first entering the game. The characters is SO WELL DONE / incl. their personallities LOL......the gameplay is adaptive in the beginning / a nice Nintendo learning curve - nice to see Ubisoft matching the Mario-world and the way Nintendo games are - it's perfectly done.
    It feels like a mix of Steven Spielbergs Gremlins entering a totally wrong world mixed with a cartoon driven story + Nintendo fever......This game is a must-buy....nice to have a "none-action" game on my Nintendo Switch.    … Expand
  62. Dj33zza
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    Awesome surprise! I had some doubts before playing but the crossover between Mario & Rabbids works perfectly. A lot of fun (not too childish) and colors, not much more to say except congrats. A new Switch top game!
  63. bbhoss
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    This is the most fun I've had in a video game in a long time. I've never played a game like this (turn based strategy), but it does a great job of explaining the basics, and leaves figuring out the right strategy up to you. In the beginning it's very easy, but it quickly becomes challenging, requiring multiple takes to figure out the right characters, weapons, and skills required to solveThis is the most fun I've had in a video game in a long time. I've never played a game like this (turn based strategy), but it does a great job of explaining the basics, and leaves figuring out the right strategy up to you. In the beginning it's very easy, but it quickly becomes challenging, requiring multiple takes to figure out the right characters, weapons, and skills required to solve the problem, in addition to the tactics of the actual gameplay. This will definitely be a sleeper hit, but it's a great game and shouldn't be judged based on the presence of Rabbids, which don't add much to the game but don't detract from it either.… Expand
  64. Rough09
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    Mario + Rabbids Kindom battle is a great, appealing strategy game which is challenging and fun, rich of humor and deep characters a must have for switch owners
  65. Sarevok1987
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    It's so good to see Ubisoft doing something with the Mario name and Rabbids. I like this kind of casual strategy game it's fun and challenging. This game is the reason why I get a Nintendo Switch!
  66. delphijos
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Bought a Switch after this title reviews / videos. I love turn based rpgs / strategies. It is fun, but it is also rewarding. The co-op mode is also great. I am not a huge fan of Ubisoft, but they surprised me this time.
  67. Dennis92
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I would give this game a 9.5 if I could. The beauty of the exploration phases are great, I love the way the worlds look and feel. The soundtrack for this game is top notch. It is fun, and nostalgic. The gameplay is something I have never done before, it feels fresh and exciting. The combat and strategy elements blow my mind, when you get a combo and criticals going there is nothing likeI would give this game a 9.5 if I could. The beauty of the exploration phases are great, I love the way the worlds look and feel. The soundtrack for this game is top notch. It is fun, and nostalgic. The gameplay is something I have never done before, it feels fresh and exciting. The combat and strategy elements blow my mind, when you get a combo and criticals going there is nothing like it! The Rabbids aren't too annoying which is saying a lot. My last point is this: I underestimated how challenging this game is, make sure you don't do the same. The bosses are tough, and their A.I. is very smart. I had a gameover in the first world, and throughout that world there was a handful of battles where not all my party made it.… Expand
  68. Wyrmhero
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a great game developed by Ubisoft for the Nintendo Switch. A beautiful crossover of Mario and Rabbids worlds done with a lot of love. its a great gameif you are new to the Tactical RPG genre to dive into and easy to pick up to.
  69. allwititnow
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    When I started playing this game I didn't know what to expect and I must say I am absolutely pleased what a fantastic game it's a lot of fun the collaboration between the Mario universe and Rabbids Works quite well Ubisoft and Nintendo hit it right on the money the games a lot of fun if this game doesn't sell a lot then people are going to miss out on a great game definitely worthWhen I started playing this game I didn't know what to expect and I must say I am absolutely pleased what a fantastic game it's a lot of fun the collaboration between the Mario universe and Rabbids Works quite well Ubisoft and Nintendo hit it right on the money the games a lot of fun if this game doesn't sell a lot then people are going to miss out on a great game definitely worth purchasing one of the best games on the switch… Expand
  70. katakwoi
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Who could have predicted these crazy combination between Mario and Rabbid franchise would produce the most interesting result and here it is Mario Rabbids Kingdom battle with X-Com style mechanics. From the gameplay and story telling, this game never leave you bored with nothing but an excitement, the adventure and journey for your characters was perfectly done by the developers. 10/10
  71. nino__bruce
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece with great graphic. I like the combine of rabbids and Mario, and I think this is the best game of Ubisoft this year. I have never played XCOM, but I pretty like the strategic of this game.… Expand
  72. Arma15
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    Goog graphics, game play and history. The only issue is comparing it with other RPGs is the lack of weapons/ abilities, keeping it plain and simple, with a kind of repetitive actions through the game.
  73. Kenmei
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    I don't think anyone in their right mind would have expected this to be the first Mario game on the Switch, but when this was announced there was alot of negative feedback. And for good reason as the Rabbids don't seem to mesh very well with the Mushroom Kingdom. And while I personally still hate the Rabbids quite a bit, this game manages to overcome some of the stupidity they bring toI don't think anyone in their right mind would have expected this to be the first Mario game on the Switch, but when this was announced there was alot of negative feedback. And for good reason as the Rabbids don't seem to mesh very well with the Mushroom Kingdom. And while I personally still hate the Rabbids quite a bit, this game manages to overcome some of the stupidity they bring to give the player a competent XCOM-lite experience.
    Those who have played XCOM will be right at home with this tactical strategy shooter. Everything has been simplified quite a bit while retaining a bit of strategy that should satisfy most people. It's definitely nowhere near as hard as XCOM but it has its moments. And with quite alot to do, I can see how people will be going back to this for awhile here. However bugs and glitches, multiple ones that crashed the game for me, really keep this from being a very great game. I had multiple freezing issues from start to finish here both in TV mode and in handheld mode. Alot of slow down for most of the game really put a damper on the experience for me. Plus this game did nothing for me to even remotely start liking the Rabbids. And the writing and story are very clearly more suited for younger children and got extremely cringe worthy at times.
    However all that being said, this is a good single-player experience for Switch owners desperately looking for one that's not BotW. I'd say it will definitely tide people over till Odyssey comes out in late October.    … Expand
  74. bulger_paul
    Dec 1, 2017
    8
    The silly little DLC's, such as the "pixel pack" that came with the game since I pre-ordered it, are kind've dumb and pointless. I honestly didn't even know that would come with my copy of the game, but I couldn't really care less that it did, and it didn't do anything to enhance the gameplay experience.

    The amount of missions and activities that come with the game, without the purchase    The silly little DLC's, such as the "pixel pack" that came with the game since I pre-ordered it, are kind've dumb and pointless. I honestly didn't even know that would come with my copy of the game, but I couldn't really care less that it did, and it didn't do anything to enhance the gameplay experience.

    The amount of missions and activities that come with the game, without the purchase of DLC, are more than adequate, which is a relief. I was glad Ubisoft didn't gate off core features of the game and hold them for ransom. You're actually getting a full gameplay experience with the purchase of this title alone. It's got a really fun combat system, though I do wish it was just a little more challenging.

    The game comes with approximately 40+ main missions, with another extra 40 challenges, and then there's the co-op missions, which are also fun, but there's not point in having another friend to do them with you since it's essentially just passing control back and forth between players, and you're not doing anything simultaneously, which is a little disappointing. In all, there's around 60 hours worth of content if you do all of the missions and challenges and co-op missions, in case the amount of content is important to anybody. Though I'd say only around 35 hours worth of that content is doing the truly enjoyable stuff combat related stuff, the other 25 is spent walking around the worlds, which is oftentimes amusing, and the puzzles are fairly okay. While exploring the worlds is amusing, I do wish it had been cut down significantly, since it really doesn't add a whole lot to the experience, and sometimes it's just downright tedious.

    My only other complaint would be the little robot thing that guides you throughout your journey. I find it distracting, and I don't find it particularly funny or cute, aside from an occasionally clever line here and there.

    Those fairly minor complaints don't detract from the fact that this game contains an incredibly fun and inventive combat system, and it does contain quite a bit of personality and humor. And there's also a sequence that contains what is possibly my second favorite opera singing boss fight of all time (Conker's Bad Fur Day contains the first)    … Expand
  75. DreamCore
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    So I wasn't planning on getting this game mainly because I don't like X-Com and at first glance this game looked like X-Com with Mario graphics. However after more research I'm glad I picked this up. The reason I think this is better than X-Com is mainly because of two reasons:

    1) I hated the headquarters/base part of X-Com with researching, micro managing characters who could die    So I wasn't planning on getting this game mainly because I don't like X-Com and at first glance this game looked like X-Com with Mario graphics. However after more research I'm glad I picked this up. The reason I think this is better than X-Com is mainly because of two reasons:

    1) I hated the headquarters/base part of X-Com with researching, micro managing characters who could die permanently at any time etc. This feature has been stripped from Kingdom Battle completely and been replaced with an "open world" that you run around in between battles, solving puzzles and finding hidden areas and collectibles. This makes the game feel more cohesive instead of just throwing the player into a bunch of disconnected "arenas".

    2) The combat is a huge improvement. It's simplified yes, but not in a bad way. You always have 0%, 50% or 100% chance of hitting a target. If a target is out in the open, you will always hit. In X-Com you can fire at a target almost in front of you and still miss. I mean really, it feels like a slap in the face every time. In Kingdom Battle you're also free to choose if you want to attack first or move first. The added mobility of bouncing on friendlies to move further as well as dashing allows you to play much more aggresively. Not to mention special abilities which results in more varied gameplay than just moving and shooting.

    Aside from this, the visual quality of the game is stunning and this game is definitely the best looking Switch game to date. If you like strategic turn based combat and Mario, definitely get this.    … Expand
  76. fubenalvo
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I played in the last 10 years. It really like the XCOM series, but thats too dark, too repetitive and yeah some times annoying. But this game fixed every part I dont like in Xcoms aaand besides that it has a really funny story :)
  77. PlayorNaygames
    Oct 26, 2017
    6
    Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle a strange tactical game a la X-Com or Final Fantasy tactics. Some crazy experiment happens in the Rabbids world to merge it with the Mushroom Kingdom. You move around a pseudo Mushroom Kingdom going from battle to battle that I guess will fix the world. Except it's extremely weird. I give it points for innovation in places, but the game is very no frillsMario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle a strange tactical game a la X-Com or Final Fantasy tactics. Some crazy experiment happens in the Rabbids world to merge it with the Mushroom Kingdom. You move around a pseudo Mushroom Kingdom going from battle to battle that I guess will fix the world. Except it's extremely weird. I give it points for innovation in places, but the game is very no frills with some decent mechanics.

    Pros:

    -Combat can be fun, but is rigid due to how specialized each character is. Some maps are very hard without certain characters.
    -The music is great
    -Interesting new mechanics for a SRPG, like unlimited movement in a given area, dashing into enemies for damage, using a team jump to clear status ailments or mover further, ect.
    -Large amount of overall content
    -The challenges are more fun than the regular levels
    -Boss fights are challenging and a lot of fun
    -Really neat weapon designs
    -Game encourages thinking about problems
    -Only experienced a few crashes, relatively stable and I didn't notice any bugs outside of the crashes.

    Cons:

    -Forced to use a Rabbid for some reason. The Mario characters are no more powerful than the Rabbids and no less either, just slightly different. Why is the player forced to use one?
    -No map available while exploring, have to return to the hub to view the map. This is very tedious and frustrating when trying to simply find the next level or all of the challenges, ect.
    -Game is very basic with skill trees that are mostly passive bonuses. Very clear over/under tuned abilities in the tree.
    -Only about 5 different main enemy types + bosses.
    -Game is very easy or very hard, depending on your weapon level and characters used, it's ridgid
    -In game world puzzles are awful and cliche. Should have been axed entirely. Also, once you complete puzzles, they're sill active, so some you must navigate every time you pass through an area and without an easily accessible map it can be very frustrating
    -The writing is very...European? It's bad and not funny. You will not be interested or forget why you were doing this to begin with. The writing does not fit AT ALL with what you would expect from a Nintendo game (in a bad way) the Roomba character swears all the time (bleeped out of course), Mario characters talk completely out of character, ect. Most of the game your running along hitting a to occasional what zany thing the Rabbids got into. It's incredibly boring and not funny. It's like, "oh look at this Rabbid that's sitting there, I wonder what he is thinking?" ZzZzZzzz...
    -Visuals very basic, likewise with animations. Many maps lack verticality (despite talents for it) and the maps are all large open area connected by pipes with slightly different themes and very little non destructible cover. It gets boring to look at in-stage. Non destructible full cover might as well not exist later on, not that it really matters later on. The game is very kill now or be killed, save boss fights.

    If you can find your way around the maps, deal with the bad puzzles, ect., there's a fun game in there sometimes. I probably wouldn't have kept playing if I didn't enjoy tactics games and this game didn't enjoy some of the mechanics. For most I would wait until the game drops to $20-$30 if you want to try it. It's not that fun or worth most peoples time. Thank you.    … Expand
  78. raduccio
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    The most wonderful surprise of the year! It's beautiful, funny and has great gameplay. The battle component is very fun and even the 'between battles' exploration and puzzle elements are entertaining and offer quite a bit of satisfaction.

    It also has a lot of content for it's price. It took me about 40 hours to finish the main story and I still have about 12 challenges, 9 ultimate    The most wonderful surprise of the year! It's beautiful, funny and has great gameplay. The battle component is very fun and even the 'between battles' exploration and puzzle elements are entertaining and offer quite a bit of satisfaction.

    It also has a lot of content for it's price. It took me about 40 hours to finish the main story and I still have about 12 challenges, 9 ultimate challenges, a few more battles to 'perfect' and quite a bit of exploring before I can say I've 'beaten' the game. After that, the game offers quite a bit of replayability by allowing different combination of characters in your team. I mostly played with Mario, Rabbid Luigi and Peach and I plan to use different teams for different experiences.

    I can't recommend this game enough for fans of tacticas games.    … Expand
  79. TheCatalyst
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    I'm genuinely pleased with this game. I'm not a huge SRPG fan, but with Mario being the glue that all this takes place in, I found the atmosphere inviting and I was willing to give it a shot. It might not be as deep as some SRPGs I dabbled with, but I was happy with the mechanics, skill trees, and variety of enemy types. The graphics are top-notch and the music score is pretty decent asI'm genuinely pleased with this game. I'm not a huge SRPG fan, but with Mario being the glue that all this takes place in, I found the atmosphere inviting and I was willing to give it a shot. It might not be as deep as some SRPGs I dabbled with, but I was happy with the mechanics, skill trees, and variety of enemy types. The graphics are top-notch and the music score is pretty decent as well. Happy with the boss designs, especially World 3&4, fantastic. There was little things that hold it back from being great, a variety of items dropping in crates are mainly just music and statues, nothing to help in the game besides new weapons (which I thought were done well with the red coins) and some of the escort missions can get tedious. I like the simple blue puzzle cannon worlds and the camera switching didn't bug me as much. I thought one more world would have solidified the game, the first two words I thought were the best overall in design, and by time world 4 came around I was ready to be done because we got into the darker tone worlds which are never my favorite in Mario games.

    The rabbids sometimes are funny, sometimes annoying, but not nearly as bad as I thought they would be. Loved the selfie stuff...who would have thought. Overall a fun game worth checking out. I see my self eventually going back to do some of the extra things. 80/100    … Expand
  80. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    6
    How do you make a Nintendo game if you aren't Nintendo? Mario+Rabbids feels like a poor attempt at making a Nintendo game, at least to me. I really enjoy strategy games, but the amount of randomness, the lack of polish, the lack of ability to plan anything beyond your next turn combined with an unfair difficulty and a bad difficulty curve that out of nowhere just gets extremely challengingHow do you make a Nintendo game if you aren't Nintendo? Mario+Rabbids feels like a poor attempt at making a Nintendo game, at least to me. I really enjoy strategy games, but the amount of randomness, the lack of polish, the lack of ability to plan anything beyond your next turn combined with an unfair difficulty and a bad difficulty curve that out of nowhere just gets extremely challenging mid-way through the game and the unability to save during chapters make this just frustrating to play. There is some humor and the Skill Trees are really well made, but not even the graphics feel good, at least not when compared to Odyssey(a Real Time game) or even Super Mario Galaxy. When you got a strategy game where you can spend hours in a battle, but in the last turn when everything you planned had gone perfectly, the enemy just gets a random status that causes him to run away. There is literally a enemy that teleports to a random spot in every turn, and every shot has a chance of hitting.… Expand
  81. Non_Royal
    Sep 14, 2021
    5
    Legit no Idea why people were adoring this game. slow, tedious and gets boring fast. I was literally forcing my self to finish it.
  82. CanadianYeti
    Sep 8, 2017
    7
    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a game that shouldn’t work. A strategy game combining two very different internal properties and giving them guns just sounds silly on paper. But in practice, it emerges as yet another standout title on Nintendo Switch. The titular battles are delightful in how they make you exercise your brain trying to figure out the most optimal solution, the music isMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a game that shouldn’t work. A strategy game combining two very different internal properties and giving them guns just sounds silly on paper. But in practice, it emerges as yet another standout title on Nintendo Switch. The titular battles are delightful in how they make you exercise your brain trying to figure out the most optimal solution, the music is fantastic, and the worlds of Mario and Rabbids mesh together surprisingly well. However, the difficulty spike encountered at the halfway point is a big point of frustration, as is the disappointing amount of glitches, including some that can send you back to the beginning of levels beyond your control. A little more polish would’ve gone a long way here.… Expand
  83. Megakrage
    Dec 21, 2017
    3
    To be honest. It was fun at first. The concept of the game is great, the writing is memorable and funny. it had promise. but the more i played it the more i started seeing the flaws.

    As you go on in the game they introduce more enemies and the next one is worst then the last. giving them abilities that make it way harder to fight. especially the "peak-a-boos". not just the enemies    To be honest. It was fun at first. The concept of the game is great, the writing is memorable and funny. it had promise. but the more i played it the more i started seeing the flaws.

    As you go on in the game they introduce more enemies and the next one is worst then the last. giving them abilities that make it way harder to fight. especially the "peak-a-boos".

    not just the enemies getting unfair but the game itself feels like its always against you. the enemy gets way more crit hits then you. if you are under 50% cover they will more likely hit you then you hitting them in the same cover. its like the game wants you to fail which makes what supposed to me a strategy game more of a luck game.

    and the biggest thing i hate about the game is the saving. there is no save button. ubisoft ditched manual saving forever ago and it sucks. this game can't depend on auto saves cause it breaks half the time. im recording the game for youtube currently and when we stop recording after a battle i like to go to the castle to get upgrades and hopefully save progress before continuing. but then i return to the world and i have to redo the fight i just did. which sometimes is a fight that took crazy long do to unfairness of the game.

    i wish nintendo stepped in a lot more then they did cause ubisoft couldn't make this game as good as nintendo would have and its a shame cause i would have liked it if it wasn't for all these issues. i like the concept. but it all fell apart    … Expand
  84. Goo4you
    Sep 16, 2017
    5
    When I do a review I try to write a well thought out piece detailing each and every aspect of the game (which I still will do here). With Mario titles though, it really just comes down to if the game hits all the tropes needed. Mario? check! Luigi? check! Goombas and koopas in the game? Triple check! Rabbids? Check?

    Now there is no doubt someone(s) have already made the "Minions"    When I do a review I try to write a well thought out piece detailing each and every aspect of the game (which I still will do here). With Mario titles though, it really just comes down to if the game hits all the tropes needed. Mario? check! Luigi? check! Goombas and koopas in the game? Triple check! Rabbids? Check?

    Now there is no doubt someone(s) have already made the "Minions" comparison here and, well, pretty much everywhere else. Are they minions? Yes, does it work here? For about 30 minutes. I don't hate the rabbids, but after a bit they just become the same tired mass enemy trope over and over.

    For a strategy combat game it gets rather dull within about an hour. No matter how many Z axis shifts and dimensional changes that come with progression, you are dealing with the same elements over and over. Not only that, but each world is more of a primer tutorial for what will eventually be the end part of the world itself (piecemeal introductions of enemy types and terrain for the area with all those elements coming into play right before that world's final boss).

    The never-ending, never-changing collect-o-thon element is here as Nintendo cannot muster the will to move past this tired and excruciatingly tedious trope. Sure collection of items and side mission items are in every game, but ALL Nintendo games are this. Weapons, music, game art, and the neverending backtracking are here. Maybe because I am older now, but I really don't care about side items or trophies. Batman: Arkham City broke me I guess. I just don't care, and that makes a lot of Nintendo's catalog pointless to me.

    Still, the game is funny, bright and the music is really good. The music is almost too good for this title, but it is welcomed nonetheless. Team dynamic means fairly little, you can run nearly every fight with the same group (with just a few that you need specific members).

    Is it worth a buy? Honestly, you could pass on it. There are a number of titles out for the switch right now more engaging and Mario Odyssey right around the corner. It's good for what it is, but not needed for everyone's collection    … Expand
  85. vgmkyle
    Sep 4, 2017
    8
    Definitely a good game, but trust me when I say it's not what you would prefer with TB. It's refreshing for a Mario experience, but it's not even on the same level as a game like Persona 5. If you have already played that this year, this game will seem pretty easy in comparison too. But cheers for the Switch finally getting a game that wasn't on the Wii U first.
  86. TheAllJoeShow
    Dec 11, 2017
    6
    Its an ok Game, im bias on this one... i played a lot of turn-base rpg/squad tactics games... its kinda a "baby's first tactics rpg"

    yes it works... yes it has a co-op side missions... but it all felt a little hollow to me... its just not on par with games like x-com, fire emblem, or final fantasy tactics (any of them)... not only do all those games have more depth and    Its an ok Game, im bias on this one... i played a lot of turn-base rpg/squad tactics games... its kinda a "baby's first tactics rpg"

    yes it works...

    yes it has a co-op side missions...

    but it all felt a little hollow to me... its just not on par with games like x-com, fire emblem, or final fantasy tactics (any of them)... not only do all those games have more depth and replayablity, but they will cost you less too.

    A def Meh game... if you skip it your not missing all that much.    … Expand
  87. DWFrozen
    Nov 9, 2017
    7
    It is a great game! However, I find it eventually gets really repetitive.

    It certainly was above my expectations, great game for the first 10 hours before, it gets really repetitive and sometimes boring. It certainly is challenging, but now too challenging, which is great!
  88. TheChromiumKid
    May 2, 2018
    4
    Whilst the game can be fun in the beginning, the repetitive gameplay mechanics eventually just get boring and, you guessed it repetitive. While it is great to see another Mario RPG, they need to at least add a little bit more action.
  89. BMO
    Sep 4, 2017
    7
    At times the game is fun, but the slowness of the actions (moving through pipes, attacks, etc) that can't be fast forwarded (Only the enemies can be fast forwarded and you have to continue to press Y each turn) takes a bit away from the fun I have. The music is solid, as is the art direction, but during battle there are parts where the frame dips below 15fps which is jarring. The UI seemsAt times the game is fun, but the slowness of the actions (moving through pipes, attacks, etc) that can't be fast forwarded (Only the enemies can be fast forwarded and you have to continue to press Y each turn) takes a bit away from the fun I have. The music is solid, as is the art direction, but during battle there are parts where the frame dips below 15fps which is jarring. The UI seems unpolished, and when going from Console mode to portable mode, the game doesn't recognize the joycons (It continues to be played with the pro controller, however the menu works with the joycons) The gameplay itself is simple enough and there isn't much to think about when battling, so if you're expecting a challenge, I'm sorry to say this isn't your kind of game, it's better off played as a fun diversion than a strategy game. Either way, it's a solid game, and if you're hungry for more Mario (or Rabbids) give it a shot.… Expand
  90. Lordfate
    Nov 14, 2018
    1
    Holy **** the difficulty curve. Why should a mario/rabbids game be an order of magnitude more difficult than the xcom games it’s based on. Boggles the mind.
  91. Denoguy89
    Sep 3, 2017
    4
    Im going to score this game with a 4 out of 10 because the game talks about coop, but the coop is really not available unless you beat the game. To access all coop material you have to beat the game, so its pointless to play single player to clear a world, and then go to coop, and rinse and repeat. This seems like a great game, but before you buy it, know its not really two players
  92. logan1087
    Nov 1, 2017
    0
    Me parece una pésima forma de gastar tu dinero, una autentica grosería, resulta grotesco y desagradable es increíble ver de lo que es capaz una compañía cuando piensa que sus compradores son tontos. lamentable
  93. billgamer
    Aug 30, 2017
    6
    CAUTION: MARIO + RABBIDS: KINGDOM BATTLE is a shallow kids title. No real diversity to the levels or any sense of progression. If you were expecting any of the Nintendo depth; look somewhere else. Kirby golf on the snes or mario party or mario tennis on the GC are better titles with more depth. Major disappointment,
  94. seiftahan
    Oct 25, 2017
    0
    This Game is Really bad and boring and I never enjoyed it its really bad and battle HQ is bad and cant use skill tree as I like and the game doesn't work correctly on Nintendo switch 900p30 frames per second
  95. Sakamoto_San
    Sep 11, 2017
    5
    Un juego muy malo resulta aburrido y con mecánicas demasiado simples, esta lleno de bugs y tiene muchos errores en los gestos de los personages para el tipo de juego se esperaría que la dificultad aumentara pero esta permanece igual y no reta al jugador con la estrategia básica que se plantea en un inicio es mas que suficiente para pasarse todo el juego
  96. malcolmm
    Sep 19, 2020
    4
    A reasonably fun arcade strategy game which is ruined by terrible difficulty balancing.

    I completed almost all the battles in the first two chapters with perfect. This is despite the poor design decision of not telling you how many turns you have for perfect. Still, this part of the game is fun and I also enjoyed completing the challenges before moving on to the third chapter. This    A reasonably fun arcade strategy game which is ruined by terrible difficulty balancing.

    I completed almost all the battles in the first two chapters with perfect. This is despite the poor design decision of not telling you how many turns you have for perfect. Still, this part of the game is fun and I also enjoyed completing the challenges before moving on to the third chapter.

    This is where the difficulty balancing issues destroyed my enjoyment of the game. The difficulty ramps up greatly, which is bad enough. Worse, there is little strategy and a lot of luck in the battles. Enemy units suddenly appear and get a turn before you can react to them. This is incredibly poor game design. I would rate the second half of the game as 0 out of 10 but overall give the game a 5.    … Expand
  97. Just1nsane
    Sep 3, 2017
    9
    This is probally one of the best games to buy for the Switch this year. First thing is that this type of game is not for everyone. I understand that, but if you enjoy games like Xcom/Fire Emblem/Final Fantasy Tactics. You will really like this game. So, this game starts off as your a female that you dont really get to see but you see her room and it is a room I think I would of had as aThis is probally one of the best games to buy for the Switch this year. First thing is that this type of game is not for everyone. I understand that, but if you enjoy games like Xcom/Fire Emblem/Final Fantasy Tactics. You will really like this game. So, this game starts off as your a female that you dont really get to see but you see her room and it is a room I think I would of had as a child. Its just full of video game goodness and love and passion. Then the rabbids come in and you would think oh man these guys are going to be annoying and they are not at all. They bring tons of humor to this game and there are tons of nostalgic feeling throught this whole game with them in it. The game play its self is VERY challenging despite the cross over and the graphics looks like it will appeal to a child you will be very mistaken by how the the game plays. Its also not BAD challenging it actually makes you want to keep playing and learning. The mechanics are spot on and the environment is amazing not only is the levels hard but the exploration is hard at times with letting your explore but introduces puzzles in order for you to progress. I really need to express how amazing the soundtrack is and how bizarre and catchy it is. Also the music reacts to the game environments which just make it even better. The only negative I can say is I wish there was more in the explorations parts and more interactions with characters in the world of mario. When you see SPMRPG there are new characters and new people to talk to. I wish it had more like that. Instead its just a flushed out Mario World with theird characters and the rabbids just are there to have fun. I give this game a solid 9/10 and I really recommend it to anyone that has a switch.… Expand
  98. CriticoDubioso
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    Gameplay is easy and also the graphics are amazing! Hard at times to complete because of how much you have to focus strategically on how to complete the level. Overall great game collaboration!
  99. Polarthief
    Sep 24, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mario+Rabbids starts off as what seems like an XCOM clone with a Mario/kid-friendly skin and more simplistic controls and battles, and for the most part, that's what it is. At the start of the game after a few battles, honestly this game was an 8 for me, maybe even a 9, which is pretty damn good. All the way up until you unlock Peach at the end of the second World. This is where the score just tumbles on downward. But first, let's start with the positives.

    Pros
    Gameplay: The biggest selling point to a game for me is the gameplay, and man is M&R a fun game, if you like strategy. Some of the weapons are just so powerful and wiping out a whole group of opposing rabbids with one shot is always a great feeling.

    Visuals/Music: While I've never cared for graphics as a main selling point, the polish on HD Nintendo games has been fantastic which holds true on every major Switch title, M&R being no exception. On top of that, no one can deny Grant Kirkhope's genius at composition. While some of his influence can be heard from his earlier works like Banjo-Kazooie, it never came off as bad or not catchy in some way. My personal favorite has to be the midboss song.

    Dialogue/Humor: The musical at the end of World 3, Bowser Jr saying he has suppressed daddy issues, Toad/Toadette, even the playable Rabbid characters are actually all really hilarious even to a 26 year old. Kids won't understand all the humor though so some of it will be lost on them.
    However, there's ONE character that was actually annoying more than funny, but more on him later...

    Now for why I gave this game a lower score than it should have gotten:

    Cons
    Forced Team Compositions: Mario cannot be removed from the party, and he's okay but nothing special and nothing you want forced on your team, which is fine but then they force another stupid decision on you which is you MUST have a Rabbid on your team. Now, I know the bandwagon of hating on the rabbids but honestly they're really not that bad, and for actual characters, I rather like two of them (Rabbid Luigi and Rabbid Mario), but when they force that on top of forcing Mario on your team, this results in way less team comps than you'd rather like. Instead of getting to experiment with a Sniper (Luigi), an amazing Healer/Support (Rabbid Luigi), and a melee juggernaut (Rabbid Mario), I'm forced into pretty much the same team comp every time. They basically deny you free reign of experimentation. That said, you also don't get Rabbid Yoshi til halfway through World 3 (over half the game) and I haven't even seen Yoshi yet and I just started World 4.
    PS: This alone took off at least a point from my score.

    Game's Length: I just made it to World 4 and the game's already telling me I'm over 75% of the way there, which leads me to believe there's only 4 worlds and maybe a final short level/boss. For a AAA $60 title, this is quite pathetic in terms of length. Sure there's some challenge levels but that doesn't excuse having such a short campaign. Why do that? OH THAT'S RIGHT, they sold a stupid season pass with this game, didn't they? Good ol' Nintendo letting UbiSoft take the reigns on content.

    BEEP-0: A huge negative for me has to be the annoying-as-all-hell robot companion that 'leads' your party in the exploration segments. This condescending piece of scrap metal is quite possibly my least favorite video game character in existence. He's rude yet makes tons of awful puns. He's a huge idiot but has an awful ego. He tries to be interesting but comes off as the person in a group of people you really don't want to hang out with. Whoever wrote BEEP-0 really needs to be fired because his lines alone make me cringe. I know this is more a game for kids than grown adults but I can't recall a single line of his that I laughed at or appreciated. I could easily go on for an hour about how bad he is.

    Collectibles/Treasures: While this isn't a huge gripe, collectibles in the game is my last annoyance. There's plenty of small puzzles and stuff to do and tons of (not-so-hidden ) treasure chests to open. Some of them have Power Orbs which are basically "Skill Points" to use for the (really short) skill trees that are semi-unique to each character, but 95% of them are collectibles for the Museum, which is art, music, etc, things that should just unlock over time. They added puzzles just for the sake of adding puzzles and adding really crappy rewards in. I'm fine with Art and Music being side unlocks but not to doing puzzles in the game for them. Hell, even make an art book, I'd probably buy it for my collection. Also when you finally do get a weapon, it's usually a miniscule upgrade for the same price as your current one. It's such a crapshoot.

    If you're okay with the forcing of Mario and a Rabbid on your team, okay with the short duration, all of the above, the game's still fun and you should buy it.    … Expand
  100. Yegwen
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    I changed my review from 8 to 10 after putting in 30+ hours into the game. It pulled me in completely. I don't know what the best part of it is - the rabbids popping up and doing silly things, that make you feel like you're watching a pixar animated movie, the combat that has depth I haven't anticipated and lets you perform better and worse based not on your gear, but based on planning andI changed my review from 8 to 10 after putting in 30+ hours into the game. It pulled me in completely. I don't know what the best part of it is - the rabbids popping up and doing silly things, that make you feel like you're watching a pixar animated movie, the combat that has depth I haven't anticipated and lets you perform better and worse based not on your gear, but based on planning and execution of action combos, or the gear/upgrade system in place that looks simple but allows for great customization of your team. This grame is amazing.… Expand
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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
  1. GameCritics
    Aug 23, 2018
    75
    Overall, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle brings a welcome shot of vitality to the turn-based strategy genre thanks to interesting team mechanics and a colorful Nintendo theme that sets it apart from its contemporaries. Taking one of the biggest IPs in the world and marrying it to an all new type of gameplay was a huge risk that paid off wonderfully, and I’m glad that it finally found its way to my Switch. Now, bring me a sequel with a couple of needed improvements and 100% fewer rabbids, and we’re in business…
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  2. RPGamer
    Jan 19, 2018
    70
    Mario + Rabbids is an incredibly welcome surprise. I assumed that a game starring Rabbids would become grating long before completion, but my fears turned out to be unsubstantiated. Beep-0 is a great lead character, and the Rabbids' hijinks are dialed back to a level that works. This is a fun take on a tactical RPG; the simplification of hit percentages worked especially well. The game isn't without fault — greater variety in characters and levels along with more meaningful customization would be welcome — but most of the issues are minor in comparison to how much fun the game is to play. Hopefully Mario + Rabbids marks the beginning of a new series and a sequel will take these ideas further.
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  3. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2017
    85
    Ubisoft acquired Nintendo’s license, added some Rabbids in the mix and entrusted the game to its Italian studio that never developed any large game on its own. What’s more, neither the studio nor both IPs had anything to do with tactical games. I still don’t understand how Kingdom Battle turned out so good. [11/2017, p.46]
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