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. rodericrinehart
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, andAbsolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, and this game is amazing.… Expand
  2. ket
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I bought this on a whim not really knowing what to expect it just looked funny to me and the trailers made me laugh so I figured what the hell. From the very start I was pretty much hooked the humor suits me and the gameplay is great, don't expect this game to be easy though some levels are tough but not unfairly so. Its incredibly rare a game makes me want to take the time to unlockI bought this on a whim not really knowing what to expect it just looked funny to me and the trailers made me laugh so I figured what the hell. From the very start I was pretty much hooked the humor suits me and the gameplay is great, don't expect this game to be easy though some levels are tough but not unfairly so. Its incredibly rare a game makes me want to take the time to unlock everything but this game does exactly that my only criticism is that the Gold Edition of the game does not come with the Donkey Kong expansion on the cart but the base game is so good even this isn't enough to deduct points for. Incredible game for anyone that enjoys strategy type games with a light hearted theme. Thoroughly recommended must own game.… Expand
  3. EFYevan
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    It's so good to see other studios doing something with the Mario name. This is a new refreshing take on the genre and a fun challenging game! There are more and more reasons each day for gamers to get a Nintendo Switch!
  4. 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!
  5. FalloutShadow
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    this is probably the best Rabbids game ever made. It also perfect on the Nintendo switch as you can play it on the big screen or on the go. would recommend if u like xcom, strategy games, and goofiness
  6. 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
  7. Rysingzombie
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    From the moment I first started up this game I was amazed that it was done by Ubisoft. Everything about it screams Nintendo and I have been so surprised by how charming and fun Mario + Rabbids is to play. The story draws you in, the graphics are incredible (best on the Switch in my opinion), the gameplay is addicting, and the characters are an absolute delight. Although I have neverFrom the moment I first started up this game I was amazed that it was done by Ubisoft. Everything about it screams Nintendo and I have been so surprised by how charming and fun Mario + Rabbids is to play. The story draws you in, the graphics are incredible (best on the Switch in my opinion), the gameplay is addicting, and the characters are an absolute delight. Although I have never been much of a turn based strategy person, the controls are fluid and the game never gets boring!!! In fact, I find myself looking forward to each new battle as I explore each world that is filled with secrets and puzzles to unlock. As I was playing I was reminded of my feelings when playing other Nintendo games of the past that tried something different using Mario and his friends like: Mario RPG, Mario and Luigi, Paper Mario etc....If you are a fan of Nintendo, heck if you like to have a blast and be entertained in your gaming, you need to pick up this little gem ASAP!… Expand
  8. Solid2312
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Best Ubisoft game since Assassins Creed 2. Great game, funny, beautiful and with a fair difficult. Thanks Ubisoft and Nintendo for this partnership you guys did a great job!
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. snakekill321
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    When you think "MArio rabbids" crossover there usually isnt a good image there, however the Big N and the big U brought us this masterpiece of a game. Considering Nintendo let someone else work with their star mascot, you know this had to have the most precise quality available.

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

    In short: this is a quirky XCOM style turn based RPG that has the same mechanics that you would expect with the gimmics of the mario and rabbids franchise. The creators poured their heart into this and you can tell. Everything feels fleshed out and smooth. the composers did a wonderful job on the soundtrack, and ion a system, that at the time of this review, only had Disgaea 5 as another RPG, this is a very welcome addition to the system, and a game i will recommend right along with Breath of the Wild as a system seller.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. fubenalvo
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I played in the last 10 years. It really like the XCOM series, but thats too dark, too repetitive and yeah some times annoying. But this game fixed every part I dont like in Xcoms aaand besides that it has a really funny story :)
  14. allwititnow
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    When I started playing this game I didn't know what to expect and I must say I am absolutely pleased what a fantastic game it's a lot of fun the collaboration between the Mario universe and Rabbids Works quite well Ubisoft and Nintendo hit it right on the money the games a lot of fun if this game doesn't sell a lot then people are going to miss out on a great game definitely worthWhen I started playing this game I didn't know what to expect and I must say I am absolutely pleased what a fantastic game it's a lot of fun the collaboration between the Mario universe and Rabbids Works quite well Ubisoft and Nintendo hit it right on the money the games a lot of fun if this game doesn't sell a lot then people are going to miss out on a great game definitely worth purchasing one of the best games on the switch… Expand
  15. roccit
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Fantastic gameplay, tactics, depth, repayability and challenging and addicting 10/10 easy. Oh that music , wonderful addition.

    Puzzle sections are good too , good variety overall
  16. Dennis92
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I would give this game a 9.5 if I could. The beauty of the exploration phases are great, I love the way the worlds look and feel. The soundtrack for this game is top notch. It is fun, and nostalgic. The gameplay is something I have never done before, it feels fresh and exciting. The combat and strategy elements blow my mind, when you get a combo and criticals going there is nothing likeI would give this game a 9.5 if I could. The beauty of the exploration phases are great, I love the way the worlds look and feel. The soundtrack for this game is top notch. It is fun, and nostalgic. The gameplay is something I have never done before, it feels fresh and exciting. The combat and strategy elements blow my mind, when you get a combo and criticals going there is nothing like it! The Rabbids aren't too annoying which is saying a lot. My last point is this: I underestimated how challenging this game is, make sure you don't do the same. The bosses are tough, and their A.I. is very smart. I had a gameover in the first world, and throughout that world there was a handful of battles where not all my party made it.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. Fcopb
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, andAbsolutely in the pantheon with XCOM and Fire Emblem. I cannot believe that Ubisoft would take Rabbids and Mario and make an XCOM game, and it would be glorious. This is the ultimate example of a game no one thought they wanted, and that now everyone will want. Fabulous tactics, amazing polish, great replayability, and much more depth than you would expect. I love turn-based strategy, and this game is amazing.… Expand
  19. DemethValknut
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This game is an Incredible surprise! Its jaw dropping gorgeous, the combat is super fun, exploration is super fun aswell, rabbids are so dumb its hilarious. Hell of a game! Well played Ubisoft, I want MORE !
  20. 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
  21. katakwoi
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Who could have predicted these crazy combination between Mario and Rabbid franchise would produce the most interesting result and here it is Mario Rabbids Kingdom battle with X-Com style mechanics. From the gameplay and story telling, this game never leave you bored with nothing but an excitement, the adventure and journey for your characters was perfectly done by the developers. 10/10
  22. AlexRamosQueiro
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Realmente a BUGsoft fez um trabalho muito bom, ja fazia tempo que nao lançava algo inedito e decente, mas tb com Mario não se brinca, uma franquia imortal
  23. Wyrmhero
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is a great game developed by Ubisoft for the Nintendo Switch. A beautiful crossover of Mario and Rabbids worlds done with a lot of love. its a great gameif you are new to the Tactical RPG genre to dive into and easy to pick up to.
  24. mattyess
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    This game came free with my Switch, and I am so happy it did because otherwise I might have skipped it.

    The game took me by surprise, it’s a great mix of RPG and turn-based strategy, with a cute little story mixed in. Everything seemed extremely well polished and tested. Nintendos take on XCOM. Most battles allowed for a range of strategies that so you could customise your play style    This game came free with my Switch, and I am so happy it did because otherwise I might have skipped it.

    The game took me by surprise, it’s a great mix of RPG and turn-based strategy, with a cute little story mixed in. Everything seemed extremely well polished and tested. Nintendos take on XCOM.

    Most battles allowed for a range of strategies that so you could customise your play style and team.

    The battles were challenging with new and interesting enemies being introduced as you progress through the game.

    The world exploration between levels was a great way to progress in a not-so-linear format and presented puzzles and challenges along the way dispersed with little tidbits of extra story.

    Love this game.    … Expand
  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. sonicpulsar
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Just got my preorder! What a great great game, enjoying it a lot :) Exploration, combat, strategy and really cool story and animated sequences. 10 Stars!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Lao3821
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente videojuegos tiene de todo es divertido, estratégico, y tiene a nuestro plomero preferido, jamas pense que una combinación tan alocada como esta fuera como 2 gotas de agua. Super recomendado… Expand
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 104 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 104
  3. Negative: 0 out of 104
  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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