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. Kaprawiec
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. This is without a doubt one of the best turn based strategy game every created. And it came from ubi, contains mario and rabbids - who would've guess it could be so good? Of course it has its flaws like backtracking but hell it still deserves perfect score :) I was hesitating to buy this because i didn't believe this will really work - so if youre unsure just give it a shot!
  2. 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
  3. 2agc
    Mar 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun + tactics + sounds + jokes + Switch = Mario + Rabbids.

    It's a unique game, Nintendo and Ubisoft really did it this time. They took two worlds and a genre that seems to disappear and did a break table!

    The game is very demanding, specially if you want to passed it without use the "easy mode". The durability is not long but is beacuase the difficulty that it entails to win with perfect score all the battle and challenges.

    One thing that I need to remark is its music (special mention the BSO of world 4) and graphics (special mention to world 3). It is so great! I thought I was in a Ilumination´s Mario Movie!

    Go and play it. If you are not in the genre does not matter! Mario+Rabbids is more than that!    … Expand
  4. kiank
    Feb 19, 2018
    8
    Mario + Rabbids is a great change of pace in terms of Mario games. I am a huge fan of the XCOM series and I was impressed how this game almost mimicked the XCOM set up minus a few details. The game is gorgeously done but I feel that the coin system is a bit slow. It takes me a while to get my weapons and I don't have much incentive to grind. I love playing each and every level butMario + Rabbids is a great change of pace in terms of Mario games. I am a huge fan of the XCOM series and I was impressed how this game almost mimicked the XCOM set up minus a few details. The game is gorgeously done but I feel that the coin system is a bit slow. It takes me a while to get my weapons and I don't have much incentive to grind. I love playing each and every level but would not find reason to play a level twice. I think the extra challenges after I beat a world are a little too hard, but I'm not great at the game. Overall, the game is very fun and beautiful but the deployability for me is not here. I would give it a 8.0.… Expand
  5. night4
    Feb 7, 2018
    8
    Surprisingly good.

    Pros:
    - Weapons/talents/abilities
    - Unique, non-repetitive battles
    - Decent graphics
    - Perfect level of difficulty and challenge

    Cons:
    - Sound/music are pretty bad
    - Backtracking
    - Most chests have useless crap
  6. agentken
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    The game is amazing and addictive. Love the puzzle solving path the most. Mario is weakest link.
  7. Wulfky
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    Very strong game (this was a big, good surprise for me!). The combat tactics start off really simple and easy to learn and then goes gradually toward some real complete combat. The battles are not too long and with this format, creates something addicting. The humour is not too childish and suit well young adult in my opinion. Even the exploration/puzzles are enjoyable, without taking toVery strong game (this was a big, good surprise for me!). The combat tactics start off really simple and easy to learn and then goes gradually toward some real complete combat. The battles are not too long and with this format, creates something addicting. The humour is not too childish and suit well young adult in my opinion. Even the exploration/puzzles are enjoyable, without taking to much place in the game. In my top list in in the strategy category!… Expand
  8. TheDogDude
    Dec 31, 2017
    8
    The best way to explain this game without spoiling your experience is that it's not what you expect it would be. It can be really difficult, and it's really charming throughout this game. It's no masterpiece, but it's special in it's own right.
  9. Idoshany
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    This game is perfect for pick up and play or all day gaming. If you like EXCOM you will love this game. It's not to hard but it's not easy, you can get stuck hours not being able to beat a fightstageboos.
    If you like funny gamesstrategy or even just Mario or the Rabbids, This game is for you.
  10. 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
  11. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    9
    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the best thing Ubisoft has made in recent times, an incredibly interesting and captivating strategy game that has no right to exist. Despite some random difficulty spikes, the story mode is entertaining and worth grinding in, and the Rabbid characters do not feel as slapstick as they are normally are in their main games, plus the environments are visuallyMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is the best thing Ubisoft has made in recent times, an incredibly interesting and captivating strategy game that has no right to exist. Despite some random difficulty spikes, the story mode is entertaining and worth grinding in, and the Rabbid characters do not feel as slapstick as they are normally are in their main games, plus the environments are visually appealing and fit the theme of the story and both franchises perfectly. Ubisoft's patches to the game have added a free local multiplayer versus mode, which is similarly great, and is the key to forgetting about the horrible RNG after endgame, and the gold edition not worth buying. Kingdom Battle is a burden for those new to strategy games, but the skills to success are taught within the game, making this a great all-around title for anyone looking to expand their Nintendo Switch library.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. TJones0924
    Nov 22, 2017
    8
    I still can't decide what's weirder: the fact that Mario and the Rabbids have joined together in a tactical strategy game, or the fact that said game is actually good. When I first heard of this game, it scared me. But as the launch came closer, I started to warm up to it. And when I finally got to play it I was shocked. The game has an awesome amount of charm, the gameplay worksI still can't decide what's weirder: the fact that Mario and the Rabbids have joined together in a tactical strategy game, or the fact that said game is actually good. When I first heard of this game, it scared me. But as the launch came closer, I started to warm up to it. And when I finally got to play it I was shocked. The game has an awesome amount of charm, the gameplay works incredibly well, and the Rabbids never reach their true height of stupidity we've seen in previous games. This game's combat even has an interesting amount of depth. All the characters have specific abilities that can be upgraded as you see fit, and there are plenty of weapons at your disposal. This game is definitely work a look, even if it's not your type of game. I say that, because this is far from my type of game, and yet I thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand
  16. G-K
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    A really good startegy Game for the Switch. I admit: I was sceptical when I first saw a Crossover with the Rabbits, but luckily it didn´t drag the Game down. If you like XCOM then you will probably get some enjoyment out of this Game.
    Especially the presentation is genius. I usually play on a PC and use my Switch on the Go, and this is one of the few Games where 30 FPS aren´t bothering me    A really good startegy Game for the Switch. I admit: I was sceptical when I first saw a Crossover with the Rabbits, but luckily it didn´t drag the Game down. If you like XCOM then you will probably get some enjoyment out of this Game.
    Especially the presentation is genius. I usually play on a PC and use my Switch on the Go, and this is one of the few Games where 30 FPS aren´t bothering me (which doesn´t mean that more would be bad, but it stragnely didn´t annoy me here)

    Also: No Microtransactions at all. That alone makes me quite happy.    … Expand
  17. DavidRA
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    Este juego me gustó muchisimo, me impresionó bastante, esperaba mucho menos pero el juego tiene mucho que dar (en especial si te gustan los juegos de RPG por turnos). recomendado!
  18. BenRiley83
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! The combat is deep but easy to understand. It's got great humor and tons of charm. Definitely a must buy for anyone who is looking to get the most out of their Switch.
  19. Un_Creative
    Nov 13, 2017
    8
    I couldn't have asked for much more in a game this great mechanically, but after its main game, post game content is not as strong. Nonetheless, the game looks great, plays great and sounds great.

    Recommended To:
    - Casual RPG/JRPG Fans
    - Newer Mario Fans
    - Rabbids Fans
    - Nintendo Switch Owners
  20. 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!
  21. nyylpk
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    Juego de infarto para echarte unas risas a la vez que juegas, Muy divertida la mezcla entre rabbids y mario y la jugabilidad es muy buena e intuitiva, según avanzas en el juego se va haciendo mas compleja. Recomendado
  22. metaknightmare
    Nov 2, 2017
    9
    A must-have title for the Switch. I started disliking the game about midway into it (probably because I don't like the Ghost Worlds in Mario games, the colors are so drab) but after getting passed the third world I really enjoyed it again and am close to 100%. It's an excellent game for portable and home play. The graphics look even gorgeous on my 65" 4K TV. The game is incrediblyA must-have title for the Switch. I started disliking the game about midway into it (probably because I don't like the Ghost Worlds in Mario games, the colors are so drab) but after getting passed the third world I really enjoyed it again and am close to 100%. It's an excellent game for portable and home play. The graphics look even gorgeous on my 65" 4K TV. The game is incredibly polished. I wrote a review before rating it a 7 but was definitely wrong about that. It also can provide over 40 hrs of gameplay if you want to 100% it.… Expand
  23. chocapic
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Sigo sorprendido de que este juego halla sido hecho, en parte, por Bugisoft. Al ver a Mario y los rabbits juntos, dije: menuda basura de juego va a salir. Pero no, me equivocaba, nunca me hubiera esperado semejante obra maestra.
    Gráficamente me parece increíble que corra en una nintendo switch tan fluido, la historia te mantiene jugando, el gameplay es adictivo y los personajes son    Sigo sorprendido de que este juego halla sido hecho, en parte, por Bugisoft. Al ver a Mario y los rabbits juntos, dije: menuda basura de juego va a salir. Pero no, me equivocaba, nunca me hubiera esperado semejante obra maestra.
    Gráficamente me parece increíble que corra en una nintendo switch tan fluido, la historia te mantiene jugando, el gameplay es adictivo y los personajes son increíbles.
    Nintendo sigue, y seguirá muchos años más, sorprendiéndonos con estos juegazos.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. FanFreak777
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I have finished the whole game. A very entertaining game where strategy is the star. A very fun game with rabbits in Mario world. Fantastic game that you can not miss if you like turn-based strategy.
  26. TheRealZoko
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I will start this out by saying, I never knew what Rabbids were before this game.
    M+R proved quite a tough challenge for Nintendo because it was a collaboration between Ubisoft and them, also because it was Nintendo's first time collaborating with another big pub/dev.
    The results could've ended in a spectacular mess but instead came along a bunch of creative mechanics and possibly also    I will start this out by saying, I never knew what Rabbids were before this game.
    M+R proved quite a tough challenge for Nintendo because it was a collaboration between Ubisoft and them, also because it was Nintendo's first time collaborating with another big pub/dev.
    The results could've ended in a spectacular mess but instead came along a bunch of creative mechanics and possibly also the best turn-based game I've ever played. Yes, including Pokémon.
    The Rabbids stay, well, Rabbidy and Mario stays, well (again), Marioy.
    The result of Ubisoft and Nintendo working together is inspirational as this is the best Mario game EVER.    … Expand
  27. primebusiness
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    After spending 70 hours playing this game, I can tell you it is addicting, colorful, funny and sometimes pretty complex too. A few bosses are difficult to manage (and I love it). As a fan of Mario, I would not want to miss this one. Amazing music and level design. Nice variety of moves, ability and weapons. You cannot go wrong with this game, even if you are not familiar or turn-based combat.
  28. 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
  29. TheGeekLantern
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    Contra todo pronóstico, nos encontramos frente a un grandioso juego para los que aman el género de estrategia por turnos. La adición de los Rabbids nos da grandiosos momentos de humor y los desafíos le dan un grandioso factor de rejugabilidad. Mi única queja es que a veces el juego se freezea, pero para ser un trabajo de Ubisoft, es una muy buena incursión a la híbrida de Nintendo.
  30. 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
  31. jeffbizloc
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Mixing the crazy rabbids with Mario in a turn based grid strategy game is right up my alley.

    Pros: - The dashing and pipe traversal made the grid based game much more interesting - Great graphics and angles never had a problem seeing the battlefield - Skill trees - especially being able to reset at anytime - were perfect - Boss battles and enemies were all well done - Super effects    Mixing the crazy rabbids with Mario in a turn based grid strategy game is right up my alley.

    Pros:
    - The dashing and pipe traversal made the grid based game much more interesting
    - Great graphics and angles never had a problem seeing the battlefield
    - Skill trees - especially being able to reset at anytime - were perfect
    - Boss battles and enemies were all well done
    - Super effects were all cool and added tactical nuisances
    - Great difficulty level by default

    Cons:
    - After beating the game wish it would unlock all challenges for those who don't want to go "find" them
    - Could of forced use of all characters at some point in the story to make you survive without your key members    … Expand
  32. Umbongo
    Oct 23, 2017
    8
    On a whole this game was extremely enjoyable. The colors worked really well with the game and the music that accompanied it felt extremely at home. The humor was rather comical at times. This was a good thing as I just found myself chuckling to myself, however this is going to be a person to person like.
    The game play itself was smooth for the majority of the time. Every now and then the    On a whole this game was extremely enjoyable. The colors worked really well with the game and the music that accompanied it felt extremely at home. The humor was rather comical at times. This was a good thing as I just found myself chuckling to myself, however this is going to be a person to person like.
    The game play itself was smooth for the majority of the time. Every now and then the frame rate did drop but this was negligible at times and didn't spoil the game at all.
    The primary story line required players to travel through the different worlds. Each world felt like a good length and each battle was different with different mechanics to get around. I found that I was able to pass most of them without too many issues, however the ones that I didn't get 'Perfect' on I did go back to achieve those. The boss battles were a nice surprise with each one bringing something different to the table. The best boss personally for me though, was Bowser. I found that he made for an enjoyable last boss with a wide range of attacks that meant you had to be fully aware of your surroundings. All in all though, I didn't find any boss that I didn't enjoy tackling.

    Once a world has been completed the challenges will then become unlocked allowing you to complete in essence what is a mini battle. If you're not careful these can kick you in the backside, but this shouldn't be too big an issue as you should be used to the skill tree.
    There are 4 'Ultimate' challenges available once the final boss has been eliminated which will challenge you and your knowledge of the game.

    Overall this is definitely 8.5 out of 10 for me. Well worth the money spend.    … Expand
  33. BluesBrothers
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a fresh take on a turn-based strategy rag taking place in the vibrant, colorful world of the mushroom kingdom. The rabbids are surprisingly right at home in this game, and the slapstick comedy that is so often relied on is admittedly funny. But, the amount of difficulty halfway through the game can be a turn-off for younger audiences. This is a necessityMario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a fresh take on a turn-based strategy rag taking place in the vibrant, colorful world of the mushroom kingdom. The rabbids are surprisingly right at home in this game, and the slapstick comedy that is so often relied on is admittedly funny. But, the amount of difficulty halfway through the game can be a turn-off for younger audiences. This is a necessity for any Switch owner, and it's a blast.… Expand
  34. thealexmott
    Oct 20, 2017
    9
    What I normally don't enjoy about tactical games is how they make you take a defensive approach. I feel like cover-based shooters have had an overall negative effect on this game. But this plays like the tactical equivalent of DOOM. Aggressive is best, and it's a blast to utilize everyone's different abilities to find the best way to destroy your opponent fast, before they have a chance toWhat I normally don't enjoy about tactical games is how they make you take a defensive approach. I feel like cover-based shooters have had an overall negative effect on this game. But this plays like the tactical equivalent of DOOM. Aggressive is best, and it's a blast to utilize everyone's different abilities to find the best way to destroy your opponent fast, before they have a chance to get to you.… Expand
  35. ricklongo
    Oct 18, 2017
    8
    I have to hand it to Ubisoft: the marketing strategy for Mario + Rabbids has to be the best in recent gaming years. In hindsight, it's so simple: 1) leak a rumor for a Mario & Rabbids crossover; 2) let people make fun of the concept for months on end; 3) have a big reveal at E3, after the joke has already died down, and show to your unsuspecting audience that the game actually (gasp) looksI have to hand it to Ubisoft: the marketing strategy for Mario + Rabbids has to be the best in recent gaming years. In hindsight, it's so simple: 1) leak a rumor for a Mario & Rabbids crossover; 2) let people make fun of the concept for months on end; 3) have a big reveal at E3, after the joke has already died down, and show to your unsuspecting audience that the game actually (gasp) looks quite promising.

    I mean, I can think of no video game characters more openly loathed than the rabbids. They're ugly, dumb and obnoxious, and that has usually been a big enough problem to all but suppress their comedic potential. Mario and his gang, obviously, are the complete opposite, with people who haven't even owned a Nintendo console in decades having a soft spot for the plumber.

    Of course, having the rabbids parody Mario could have backfired pretty hard. Luckily, the writers for Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle managed to find an elusive fine line between parody and flattery, and as a result... the rabbids are suddenly funny. I mean, yeah, some of the jokes in the game do fall a bit flat, but it's all mostly very well done, with the selfie-taking Rabbid Peach a clear highlight.

    And yet that would all be for nothing without compelling gameplay. Luckily, Ubisoft also delivers in that front, offering beautiful worlds to explore and fight insane turn-based battles in. Each character has their own strenghts, complete with a skill tree, and strategizing around them is super fun. Combat has a surprising amount of depth, and seamlessly integrates the comedic value of both worlds into a single whole that actually manages to make sense while also including, of all things, guns. Now that's positively an accomplishment.

    In fact, the amount of care put into this little package is a sight to behold. There's a level of polish and a sense of joy in all sections of the gameplay that makes the game feel like a laid-back funny adventure even during the most grueling battle sequences (and trust me, they can get pretty grueling). Yes, there's the camera, which is quite annoying during the light-exploration moments, and some momentary technical hiccups that have frames freezing for a good few seconds, but it's hard to get hung up on the game's shortcomings when there's so much to actually enjoy here.

    TL;DR:
    Nintendo has been hinting that it's more open to lend beloved franchises to third parties since Hyrule Warriors was announced. With Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, that stance pays off in a big way. Against all odds, Ubisoft's debut Switch exclusive is a surprisingly engrossing turn-based RPG that has the Mario gang (and Rabbid versions of them) adventuring through a Mushroom Kingdom in lovely disarray. It's not perfect by a long shot, but there's obviously so much passion poured into it that this hardly matters. Kingdom Battle hits plenty of notes where it counts: gameplay, production values, and, yes, humor.

    Rating: 8.0    … Expand
  36. SanjiBlackLeg
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Il gioco è molto meglio di quello che si potrebbe pensare.
    Ha il giusto mix tra divertimento, strategia e difficoltà.
    Per quanto mi riguarda aspetto un secondo capitolo dato che l'ho trovato un pochettino corto.
  37. zidfrit
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    Un juego bastante entretenido en este tipo de genero de estrategia, donde hay una cantidad considerable de tipos de armas y ataques, donde combina los 2 mundos para crear una historia agradable, uno de los mejores juegos de Switch hasta el momento.
  38. tredil
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    Mario + Rabbids is one of the greatest spinoffs of the Mario franchise. It has a great soundtrack and a decent story. The game ramps up in difficulty slowly, but at the same time you are also getting better and getting better gear. If you can't beat a particular stage in the limited number of turns, then you can try mix and matching the eight different characters and their abilities. ThisMario + Rabbids is one of the greatest spinoffs of the Mario franchise. It has a great soundtrack and a decent story. The game ramps up in difficulty slowly, but at the same time you are also getting better and getting better gear. If you can't beat a particular stage in the limited number of turns, then you can try mix and matching the eight different characters and their abilities. This is a must buy if you own a switch.… Expand
  39. TheSeahorse
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    A very innovative game, definitely unlike anything you've ever seen Mario in, but it works!

    The game will be hard though, some levels took me up to 10 tries to beat and that can be frustrating if you don't realize what you're doing wrong. Take a break, come back to it later and you'll probably beat it then. You can go grind some side quests to level up if it's getting too hard but it is    A very innovative game, definitely unlike anything you've ever seen Mario in, but it works!

    The game will be hard though, some levels took me up to 10 tries to beat and that can be frustrating if you don't realize what you're doing wrong. Take a break, come back to it later and you'll probably beat it then. You can go grind some side quests to level up if it's getting too hard but it is beatable without that.

    The length of the game is perfect. It started getting repetitive against the end but finished just in time to still be enjoyable. I didn't do side quest stuff and it took me 20+ hours. With all the side quests I imagine you get about 30+ hours out of it.

    The game is not for everyone, if you don't like strategy games you shouldn't buy this but if you do it's a must have for the switch. Also, I don't think kids under the age of 10 will be able to beat it (but maybe I'm wrong on that one)

    Solid game, not a masterpiece though, 8/10    … Expand
  40. RyTroup
    Oct 12, 2017
    9
    Overall I think this game is a very solid title. The game play, mechanics and difficulty are all very well done. This is a game that I can pick up and just play a few levels here and there. I appreciate a game where I can pick it up for 10 minutes and then come back to it later.
  41. pelaobrazers
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    Arte: 10/10
    Musica: 10/10
    Gameplay: 6.5/10 al principio es muy entretenido pero despues se vuelve monotono y no agrega nada nuevo a medida que avanzas Trama: 7/10 la trama no es buena pero los rabbids le agregan un humor muy divertido Nota final: 8/10 Opinion personal: El Arte y los mundos son algo maravilloso, realmente quede alucinado en ese sentido, y que decir de la musica, muy    Arte: 10/10
    Musica: 10/10
    Gameplay: 6.5/10 al principio es muy entretenido pero despues se vuelve monotono y no agrega nada nuevo a medida que avanzas
    Trama: 7/10 la trama no es buena pero los rabbids le agregan un humor muy divertido

    Nota final: 8/10
    Opinion personal: El Arte y los mundos son algo maravilloso, realmente quede alucinado en ese sentido, y que decir de la musica, muy bien hecha, el juego para mi era perfecto pero lamentablemente el gameplay termino aburriendome a la mitad del juego ya que se volvia muy monotono, aun asi es un muy bueno juego que vale la pena comprar.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. GabrielMoro
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    This game is insanely FUN. Beautifully made, awesome characters, techniques, weapon improvements... All of the perks and the detail imbued in it makes for an essential Switch game.
  47. 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
  48. Rikze
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    Ive already put over 50 hours into this game and i cant tell enough how good this game is! 10/10, i really hope to see a second mario + rabbids game in the future
  49. Jimmydm90
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    When I originally heard the leaks about this game I was incredulous it sounded like a mishmash of concepts that couldn't work together however once I saw the gameplay I changed my mind.

    Mario + Rabbids is a beautiful game with a lot of charm and battle mechanics that lay a great foundation for even better sequels to (hopefully) come. There's a lot to do from collecting items in the hub    When I originally heard the leaks about this game I was incredulous it sounded like a mishmash of concepts that couldn't work together however once I saw the gameplay I changed my mind.

    Mario + Rabbids is a beautiful game with a lot of charm and battle mechanics that lay a great foundation for even better sequels to (hopefully) come. There's a lot to do from collecting items in the hub world to multiplayer matches to creative challenges however in spite of this there are quirks that constrain the game's replayability. From the first world I was love with the battles and I tolerated the exploration sections as an ok breather in between fights even though they didn't really fit in with the battle part of the game. I would have much preferred exploration sections that allowed us to use our battle mechanisms to solve puzzles (blasting through walls, double jumping off allies to get to hard to reach spots, etc.). The puzzles we do get are simple enough and somewhat tedious (pushing crates mostly). The camera control can feel constraining at times and controlling Beep-O is often clumsy but there weren't very many puzzles early on so it wasn't a big deal. However as the game continues they start layering more and more elaborate puzzles and the time between fights becomes longer. The game keeps piling on chores you have to complete before you can get to the parts of the game you enjoy. Additionally once you reach the fourth world you run out of new enemies to see only getting reskins of previous foes. Add that to the fact that the same enemies always respawn in the same place at the same time in every battle and that's going to hamper replay value. In the fourth and final world I felt myself getting fatigued and frustrated, some of the luster had worn off. It was still a game I very much enjoyed but it felt like the back quarter needed more polish and less filler. The exploration phase felt like an after thought. I know Ubisoft was hamstrung as Nintendo explicitly said they couldn't have any platforming in the game but the movement in battle is so kinetic and fun that it seems a shame that we couldn't use that movement to explore. In the final hours of the game I couldn't stop thinking about how great a sequel would be to this game and I guess that speaks to how strong the foundation Ubisoft has built here.

    I'm anxious to see if Nintendo has any other oddball collaborations in the pipeline (no pun intended) because I'm dying to play them. Ubisoft has really broadened my idea of what a Mario game can be and I'd love to see Ubisoft or another studio do the same for other classic Nintendo characters.    … Expand
  50. wrongpassword
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    This is a great turn based strategy game in the vein of X-Com. It has none of the RNG frustration many of this type have due to the straight forward attack system. It places a heavy emphasis on bold movement, encouraging players to run, dash, move through pipes and team jump all over the map. It generally has a good difficulty progression though I would say that level 1 was kept tooThis is a great turn based strategy game in the vein of X-Com. It has none of the RNG frustration many of this type have due to the straight forward attack system. It places a heavy emphasis on bold movement, encouraging players to run, dash, move through pipes and team jump all over the map. It generally has a good difficulty progression though I would say that level 1 was kept too easy for too long. Enemy variety is good though it would have been cool to see more mushroom kingdom related characters in the mix.

    The story mode is hilarious with a particularly wonderful World 3 boss. The look of the world itself is amazing with Rabbids and Mario art meshing completely. Moving through the worlds between battles is an excellent way to break up battles and the way they divided levels make it feel instantly familiar to any Mario fan.

    Controls are alright though the camera can be a bit rigid at times. A minor gripe I had was that you could not keep a cool weapon for too long as they become obsolete fairly quickly. It would have been better if there was the weapon skin system. Annoyingly, because of the emphasis on story, Mario and at least one rabbid (who is beaten up in cutscenes) must be present during single player, meaning the only time you can see a full Mario or full Rabbids team is in multiplayer. Multiplayer disappoints a bit in that there is no online mode and no vs mode. A map editor would have also been awesome.

    Overall, this is a great game that fans of Mario or the Rabbids should not overlook.    … Expand
  51. elv45236
    Sep 27, 2017
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game. At first, I was on the fence about purchasing this game; however, my enjoyment of real-time strategy games got the better of me. Being one of the early 3rd party games on the Nintendo Switch, I also just wanted to show my support. This game is a lot of fun and runs extremely well.

    Graphically, this game is beautiful. All character models are    I was pleasantly surprised by this game. At first, I was on the fence about purchasing this game; however, my enjoyment of real-time strategy games got the better of me. Being one of the early 3rd party games on the Nintendo Switch, I also just wanted to show my support. This game is a lot of fun and runs extremely well.

    Graphically, this game is beautiful. All character models are built extremely well and all animations are cartoony but fluid. Movements that all characters make are fluid and seem natural. The game world is no different and Kingdom Battle encourages and rewards exploration. Rewards the player can expect to receive are character artwork, world artwork, additional weapons, and more.

    One negative aspect of the game are its spikes in difficulty. Normally, this isn't something that bothers me, but the game does these to encourage the player to return to certain levels with upgraded weapons to earn a better score. This isn't a major con, but can remove the player from the emersion. Another weak point of the game is the story. Without going into spoilers, the game really loosely ties the Rabbids franchise with the Mario Kingdom empire.

    Purchase this game if you are a fan of strategic turn based combat, enjoy humor that can be endearing at times, enjoy a minor grind for better weapons, and just want something fun to play on the go. I highly recommend this game to first timers of the turn-based combat genre as well.    … Expand
  52. 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!
  53. 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
  54. Raxumotra
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    Pros:
    Beautiful graphics using the switch to its fullest
    Excellent game designs, puzzles where challenging and not boring. The fighting gets plenty difficult as you advance Characters were all polished and their abilities unique to each of them Cons: Needs more worlds for the price ($60 plus $20 expansion) Conclusion: A must buy for the Nintendo switch, Mario fans must have this    Pros:
    Beautiful graphics using the switch to its fullest
    Excellent game designs, puzzles where challenging and not boring.
    The fighting gets plenty difficult as you advance
    Characters were all polished and their abilities unique to each of them
    Cons:
    Needs more worlds for the price ($60 plus $20 expansion)

    Conclusion:
    A must buy for the Nintendo switch, Mario fans must have this one, the rabbids are a refreshing and surprisingly good addition to this game. Recommended.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. StevenGreen
    Sep 22, 2017
    8
    Mario + Rabbids. Who'da thunk that would turn out so well huh? Well this game is something special. Well, maybe not really, it's 100% XCOM, but using these characters and having that genre still work is special. Ubisoft really did something impeccable here, and these partnerships Nintendo is allowing need to increase tenfold. If you like XCOM, or other turn-based strategy RPG's, then youMario + Rabbids. Who'da thunk that would turn out so well huh? Well this game is something special. Well, maybe not really, it's 100% XCOM, but using these characters and having that genre still work is special. Ubisoft really did something impeccable here, and these partnerships Nintendo is allowing need to increase tenfold. If you like XCOM, or other turn-based strategy RPG's, then you will love this just as much. Mechanics were a little weird to learn at first with an XCOM background, as cover is not nearly as useful as it is in XCOM, but once you get the hang of how to properly output damage and manage your units then you will love this one just as much. XCOM mentioned as a comparison 4 times...well 5 now.… Expand
  58. SeanTheAbstract
    Sep 22, 2017
    9
    When i first saw this game i was like most, a little reserved with my excitement. I actually can say i enjoy playing this game just as much as BOTW. It is interactive, strategic and not to mention enticing for people of all ages. Going back and replaying missions has helped me refine my play style as well as help my characters get stronger. BTW do not underestimate Rabbid Peach. Great gameWhen i first saw this game i was like most, a little reserved with my excitement. I actually can say i enjoy playing this game just as much as BOTW. It is interactive, strategic and not to mention enticing for people of all ages. Going back and replaying missions has helped me refine my play style as well as help my characters get stronger. BTW do not underestimate Rabbid Peach. Great game only thing i'd say is it can get slightly repetitive but the worlds they create make it all the more enjoyable. CHEERS!… Expand
  59. 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
  60. R7valero
    Sep 20, 2017
    8
    Un juego que me ha sorprendido gratamente. Unas mecánicas sencillas de entender, una gran profundidad, toques de humor y un apartado gráfico que es muy bonito de ver. Una dificultad ascendente y una duración más que decente (en torno las 20 horas la historia, a lo que hay que sumarle más horas de desafíos). La exploración del juego no es su punto fuerte por su simpleza, y sus puzles sonUn juego que me ha sorprendido gratamente. Unas mecánicas sencillas de entender, una gran profundidad, toques de humor y un apartado gráfico que es muy bonito de ver. Una dificultad ascendente y una duración más que decente (en torno las 20 horas la historia, a lo que hay que sumarle más horas de desafíos). La exploración del juego no es su punto fuerte por su simpleza, y sus puzles son sencillos y algo repetitivos, pero aun así se agradece dicha exploración. Sin duda es una muy buena compra para quien posea una Switch, dudo que se arrepienta de ello. Lo que si creo que anda escaso es de rejugabilidad, ya que cuando te pasas el juego, completes todos los desafíos y encuentres todos los coleccionables no habría más que hacer (estimo que el 100% no sobrepasaría las 40 horas). Habría que ver el pase de expansión, y pienso que 20€ es algo caro para este juego, aunque aun no se sabe nada del contenido.
    Un notable es una nota más que justa para este juego. Divertido, profundo y sorprendente de verdad.    … Expand
  61. Skeeder
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    I think this is the most Switch-spirit game so far. I love how the flow of the game works flawlessly between docked, undocked, on the sofa, in the underground, on the bed; creating a positive buzz as you feel you're more clever than some twisted rabbids. Strange and powerful at the same time.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  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. 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
  66. 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!
  67. 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
  68. shadow773
    Sep 13, 2017
    8
    This game is fun in spurts... this game is mad! lol the rabbids are toned down (which is great) and they weirdly fit in the mushroom kingdom setting for some reason.

    the world is vibrant and colorful and a treat to "explore" through the exploration is somewhat limited it feels natural, and somewhat simple (not too far into the game so I don't know if there are any head-scratchers yet).    This game is fun in spurts... this game is mad! lol the rabbids are toned down (which is great) and they weirdly fit in the mushroom kingdom setting for some reason.

    the world is vibrant and colorful and a treat to "explore" through the exploration is somewhat limited it feels natural, and somewhat simple (not too far into the game so I don't know if there are any head-scratchers yet).

    the only problem with the game is the customization is a little boring, I wish there were some kind of armor and weapon customizations... talking about weapons they all kinda look the same with different skins... they should have had more "wacky" or strange weapons... the rabbids are cute but I wish they had more of a varied look, they all look like they are just cosplaying.

    bottom line, it is a great game... but I am more excited for what they come out with next.    … Expand
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. heliandro_lavor
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    O jogo é sensacional! Mario + Rabbids bebeu da fonte do XCOM e ainda assim conseguiu inovar, mesclando com maestria o ponto forte que é a batalha tática, puzzles, rabbids (minions?!) e o mundo do bigodudo. Minha única critica é que só podem ser usados três personagens na batalha, mas de longe diminui a magnitude deste incrível jogo. Nota 10! parabéns aos desenvolvedores e a Ubisoft.
  72. 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
  73. ginessl
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Gran juego. La dificultad va ascendiendo cada vez más, obtener todos los coleccionables no será tarea fácil, dando una mayor durabilidad al juego. Los jefes intermedios y finales no te resultarán muy sencillos, ya que requieres de una cierta estrategia. Tendrás a tu disposición 4 mundos, cada uno totalmente distinto al anterior con enemigos específicos en cada área. Hay varias formas deGran juego. La dificultad va ascendiendo cada vez más, obtener todos los coleccionables no será tarea fácil, dando una mayor durabilidad al juego. Los jefes intermedios y finales no te resultarán muy sencillos, ya que requieres de una cierta estrategia. Tendrás a tu disposición 4 mundos, cada uno totalmente distinto al anterior con enemigos específicos en cada área. Hay varias formas de pasar un nivel: derrota a todos los enemigos, derrota a X enemigos, llega a una zona determinada y escortar a un personaje en concreto. En definitiva, un juego que viene bastante completo y que sin lugar a dudas me ha sorprendido gratamente.… Expand
  74. DoctorZack
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    An Xcom familiar without the excessive brutal punishment that Xcom is known for. With the familiar Mario setting and Rabbid's shenanigans this game is an exemplary of how two separate franchises can collude to produce a wonderful product.

    I'd say the weakest points from the game are the limitations of a co-op or versus system. Once the campaign is completed there really isn't a lot of    An Xcom familiar without the excessive brutal punishment that Xcom is known for. With the familiar Mario setting and Rabbid's shenanigans this game is an exemplary of how two separate franchises can collude to produce a wonderful product.

    I'd say the weakest points from the game are the limitations of a co-op or versus system. Once the campaign is completed there really isn't a lot of reward even for completing the additional challenges.    … Expand
  75. MajinWamu
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Who would had thought that Mario would ever hold a gun and shoot down deformed rabbits in an official Nintendo title.
    Pros
    *The difficulty level is excellent. The game requires you to make careful movements. Once you make a move it is locked in, kind of like a chess format. *The game does not hold your hand. This was one aspect I was afraid of since lots of modern Mario games are too    Who would had thought that Mario would ever hold a gun and shoot down deformed rabbits in an official Nintendo title.
    Pros
    *The difficulty level is excellent. The game requires you to make careful movements. Once you make a move it is locked in, kind of like a chess format.
    *The game does not hold your hand. This was one aspect I was afraid of since lots of modern Mario games are too simple and seem to walk you through the whole way.
    *There are plenty of weapons to buy, and upgrades.
    *There are plenty of enemies to fight, all with different themes depending on the world.
    *The game allows you to play with your own unique style of play.

    Cons
    *Mario is required to always be in your team. This is something I wish I could change. In certain situations I don't want to be stuck with Mario. I want to test out different combinations without him.
    *The lineup is limited to only 8 characters. They really could had added more characters, with unique abilities. Disgaea , for example, has tons. Even Mario Party games have a larger lineup.
    *You are required to keep at least one rabbid in your team. Honestly, to me, the rabbids feel kind of inferior to the ones they cosplay as. All I need is Mario, Luigi and Peach and I am pretty much unstoppable.
    *The skill tree feels kind of limited. There isn't many choices and many of the skill tress feel like copies of each other. Not much creativity was put into them.    … Expand
  76. emart95
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    simplemente increible¡¡¡¡ no tenia buenas expectativas con este juego, de hecho pensaba que era un juego mediocre pero al jugarlo me he dado cuenta de que estaba muy equivocado. Escenario preciosos, que te envuelven con la vida que emanan, personajes comicos y divertidos(rabbits), el entorno es muy interactivo y tiene momentos informativos que enseñan al jugador mas sobre el juego y susimplemente increible¡¡¡¡ no tenia buenas expectativas con este juego, de hecho pensaba que era un juego mediocre pero al jugarlo me he dado cuenta de que estaba muy equivocado. Escenario preciosos, que te envuelven con la vida que emanan, personajes comicos y divertidos(rabbits), el entorno es muy interactivo y tiene momentos informativos que enseñan al jugador mas sobre el juego y su tono desenfadado y recalcando su mas que introducida comedia. En cuanto lo mas polemico y por lo que la gente se guiaria al comprar el juego, a parte de que sale mario, seria el sistema de combate, es decir la manera en la que se avanza en el juego. Si soy sincero no me esperaba mucho, lo veia aburrido y simple, de hecho al principio me lo parecio, pero conforme añaden mas mecanicas y funciones como las habilidades, armas y...... me metia mas en este tipo de combate por turnos. Conforme avanza se complica y te obliga a usar el coco, aunque no lo parezca a simple vista. Todo esto mezclado con esos graficos tan vivos y llamativos, y mezclado con las personalidades de los personajes. Me ha gustado mucho, y lo he disfrutado bastante. Una sorpresa en toda regla, bien hecho ¡¡¡ ubi y nin¡¡¡… Expand
  77. 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
  78. 063Anson
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Finally ubisoft has done something right. It's fun and well designed with their newest snow drop engine. Graphics is good enough for this console and it is a good casual strategy game
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. WaluigiKingdom
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    I Love everything about this game. The music, the game play, and especially the character given to the Mario and rabbids characters. But the reason i am given this game a 9 is for two reason. 1. the game has a lot of technical issues. My game has crashed 4 times while playing and freezes a lot. 2. The difficulty curve is very strange 1 and 2 follow a nice curve of every level gettingI Love everything about this game. The music, the game play, and especially the character given to the Mario and rabbids characters. But the reason i am given this game a 9 is for two reason. 1. the game has a lot of technical issues. My game has crashed 4 times while playing and freezes a lot. 2. The difficulty curve is very strange 1 and 2 follow a nice curve of every level getting progressively harder as you go, but as soon as you get to world three the fights shoot up in difficulty. I had an easier time with the world 3 boss then most of the battles. However even after these gripes I still want to come back and play the game everyday so good job Ubisoft on creating an amazing game… Expand
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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!
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. toastedbuns
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    What happens when you cross Rabbids and Mario and throw in X-Com? You get the biggest surprise of 2017. It's a great game. It's challenging but you can also play it on easy mode which makes it easier. It also has great music from Grant Kirkhope. It's around 20-30 hours long depending if you want to play the challenges or not.
  99. 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
  100. 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!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 104 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 98 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 104
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  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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