Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2022
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  • Summary: Team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat a malevolent entity and save your Spark companions. Explore planets throughout the galaxy as you uncover mysterious secrets and compelling quests! * Build your dream teamTeam up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat a malevolent entity and save your Spark companions. Explore planets throughout the galaxy as you uncover mysterious secrets and compelling quests! * Build your dream team with three heroes from an eclectic roster of nine. * Take down all new bosses, along with some familiar enemies throughout the galaxy.
    * Rescue the adorable Sparks throughout the galaxy, who provide distinct powers that will help you in battle.
    * Unleash your heroes' skills but be strategic as you dash your enemies, team jump on your allies, and hide behind covers.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 20, 2022
    100
    I don’t give many games a score of ten. That is reserved for experiences that are so gripping and mechanics that change the landscape of a franchise. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope does just that. Every moment I wasn’t playing Sparks of Hope, I was thinking about it. And for a studio to take a proven formula, shake it up, and try something new is risky but rewarding. I can’t recommend this game enough.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Oct 18, 2022
    90
    Sparks of Hope is more colorful, more fluid, and just all-around more fun than its predecessor.
  3. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 4, 2022
    90
    Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope takes advantage of all the good stuff that always worked great, and expands it with a hefty amount of stuff new and improved. If you haven't played the first game, just start with the sequel. It's much better.
  4. 4P.de
    Oct 21, 2022
    87
    Top optics, the cutest animations that exist and largely well thought-out gameplay make the turn-based strategy game a treat - for young and old players alike.
  5. Stevivor
    Oct 17, 2022
    85
    Sparks of Hope is here, there’s still no Switch Pro, but it feels like a next-gen take on the original game, expanding on what worked to great effect.
  6. CGMagazine
    Oct 23, 2022
    80
    Sparks of Hope is a fun strategy game that, despite getting bogged down by a lack of difficulty and poorly designed menus, is a blast to play thanks to its neat little puzzles and freeform battles.
  7. T3
    Oct 17, 2022
    60
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopes doesn't quite live up to the high expectations set by its predecessor but its turn-based combat advances in a modern and fitting way, with a terrific orchestral soundtrack and fun new addition in Sparks that fans of the first game will still enjoy. It's good but it could have been great.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 126
  3. Negative: 25 out of 126
  1. lilboa
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I'm impressed by the combat system. The movement mechanic in combat has huge potential!
  2. Edu_Sousa
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 47 hours, 93% completed. Best game I've played this year and one of my favorite Mario games of all time. Better in every way than the first game, fluid combat, exploration, beautiful maps, Rabbids with different voices.
    Only one disappointment: we didn't explore the Comet Observatory, we just saw it from afar    … Expand
  4. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a fantastic sequel to the original game. It features improved gameplay, a more engaging story, and stunningMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a fantastic sequel to the original game. It features improved gameplay, a more engaging story, and stunning visuals. It's a must-play for fans of the original game and anyone who enjoys tactical RPGs.… Expand
  5. Dan_081
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Un juego muy entretenido que mejora en muchos aspectos a su entrega original lo único que si me desagrado fueron sus jefes a diferencia de losUn juego muy entretenido que mejora en muchos aspectos a su entrega original lo único que si me desagrado fueron sus jefes a diferencia de los de la primera entrega éstos se me hicieron vacíos y sin personalidad… Expand
  6. Mister04
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Good game
  7. DolphinReviews
    Dec 20, 2022
    6
    Didn't capture the magic of the first game. It's less of Mario + Rabbids and more of boring new OC characters. Barley any new Mario elementsDidn't capture the magic of the first game. It's less of Mario + Rabbids and more of boring new OC characters. Barley any new Mario elements added. The battles no longer take place in the actual world, you just get teleported to a battlefield. The core gameplay is still good.… Expand
  8. Palizoid
    Apr 13, 2023
    0
    This game is absolute trash compared to first one. Its development is lazy and feels like a game that was made as quickly as possible to makeThis game is absolute trash compared to first one. Its development is lazy and feels like a game that was made as quickly as possible to make some cash on the back of the Mario name.
    1. Poorly Optimised - Runs like absolute garbage. Constant stuttering and lagging. Constant.
    2. Bland world's with none of the personality or character of the first game.
    3. Would Beepo please shut up? Voice is very anoying and adds nothing to the game.
    4. None of the comedy from the first game.
    5. Same generic battlefields over and over and over. Battles leave the game world and are taken place on random battlefields that are more or less exactly the same.
    6. Sparks replace secondary weapons. These are very generic and some are clearly far better then others.
    7. Game is mindlessly easy and has some of the most pointless repetitive battles.
    8. Many many many missing features from the first game.
    9. Puzzles are boring and again make you complete pointless repetitive battles.
    10. The loading screens. My god. Think 5-6 seconds of loading for everything you do. Open quest map, open hero screen, upgrade sparks, walk into any structure (even if it's just an empty room). Levels take 20 seconds plus to load in some cases. Game will have you looking at loading screens more then the game itself.    … Expand

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