Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2022
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 242 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 165 out of 242
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 242
  3. Negative: 40 out of 242
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  1. Yoking765
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Genial juego, buena música, buena historia, personajes memorables, buenas mecánicas. Ahora voy a por el dlc de rayman, que ganas que le tengo, se ve espectacular.
  2. domiq
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Probably the best game Unisoft has published in a decade. It contains a great amount of content with innovative and challenging gameplay. All of this is nicely rounded up with great character, world design and animations.
  3. A_Mario
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    10/10 the first game was good on its own but this game takes it to the next level new mechanics new weapons and CHARACTERS also the DLC in this game is AWSOME and you should play it well done to the writers as well most funny writing in a Mario Rpg Game
  4. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    This was a pretty fun strategy game however it was not very challenging. (it did help that Mario characters were in it I'll be honest.)
  5. Nintendo_RR
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing game.It has a great story,Amazing gameplay and Great graphics.This game is an amazing game even though to find the directions is kind of hard this game is amazing all around and a true upgrade to the previous game.The only thing holding the last game back is the limited character selection and main man always having to be Mario.So that is why this game is amazing.
  6. ophone
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Still a very good game, but how can the critics' score be higher than the one for the predecessor game.
    OK, you can move more freely in battle now, but the game has been watered down in difficulty. Battles don't even get rated anymore, so it doesn't matter how many turns you need to win a battle or if your whole team survives.
    And who the hell taught the Rabbids intelligible speech?    Still a very good game, but how can the critics' score be higher than the one for the predecessor game.
    OK, you can move more freely in battle now, but the game has been watered down in difficulty. Battles don't even get rated anymore, so it doesn't matter how many turns you need to win a battle or if your whole team survives.
    And who the hell taught the Rabbids intelligible speech? Their charisma takes a hard hit with this.    … Expand
  7. 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 stunning visuals. It's a must-play for fans of the original game and anyone who enjoys tactical RPGs.
  8. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    For me this is one of the best Mario Games on Switch. Nice that they kept the good mechanic of the first part and added some more great stuff. I'm excited for the DLCs.
  9. Mister04
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Good game
  10. arianiLeep
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    Although it's not as good as the first one which I felt like a casual version of XCOM, it's still enjoyable. Story is fun, more action-like gameplay but still needs pretty deep strategy.
    I think they made a good improvement in graphics too. If you liked the 1st one, I think you won't disappoint much.
  11. Cedoch
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Dans l’ensemble, Mario et les Lapins Crétins est un jeu vidéo brillant qui plaira aux fans de Mario ainsi qu’aux nouveaux venus dans la série. Son gameplay solide, son humour charmant et son univers captivant en font une expérience mémorable et hautement recommandée pour tous les amateurs de jeux vidéo.
  12. Vilmola
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos do console, e ótimo jogo tático para iniciantes do gênero, combates, puzzles... Divertido, e viciante.
  13. Deppie-Dave807
    May 21, 2023
    8
    + nice graphics
    + Absolutely stunning soundtrack
    + Surprising story
    + Very well realized characters

    - Repetitive sidequests (little boring from time to time)
  14. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    8
    it is a good game with no multy player ~
  15. Lugubra
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Es una secuela muy buena que mejora las mecanicas de kingdom battle, sin embargo tiene cosas que bajaron de calidad, por ejemplo los jefes, no son memorables, incluso no se sienten como "jefes", otra cosa es la casi nula explicación de la historia, solo nos mandan de planeta en planeta, hasta el final nos explican solo un poco la historia, en conclusión, mejora tremendamente algunosEs una secuela muy buena que mejora las mecanicas de kingdom battle, sin embargo tiene cosas que bajaron de calidad, por ejemplo los jefes, no son memorables, incluso no se sienten como "jefes", otra cosa es la casi nula explicación de la historia, solo nos mandan de planeta en planeta, hasta el final nos explican solo un poco la historia, en conclusión, mejora tremendamente algunos aspectos de kingdom battle, pero empeora en otros, eso lo deja casi a la par que el primero… Expand
  16. SLMU
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece, my favourite game of the decade so far, highly recommend it, 10/10 game.
  17. Wiktorthecritic
    May 8, 2023
    10
    This game looks perfect!
    Its like a masterpiece that it has many great features,characters and more!
    I will forever remember it in the bottom of my heart!
  18. Linkarinka
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope es un muy buen RPG táctico. El estilo más libre que te dá en comparación con la anterior entrega es una gran inclusión ya que dá lugar a más estrategias que, en conjunto con las nuevas mecánicas de los Sparks y el apartado gráfico tan bueno que tiene en comparación a otros juegos de la plataforama, hacen de este título un indispensable para los fans delMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope es un muy buen RPG táctico. El estilo más libre que te dá en comparación con la anterior entrega es una gran inclusión ya que dá lugar a más estrategias que, en conjunto con las nuevas mecánicas de los Sparks y el apartado gráfico tan bueno que tiene en comparación a otros juegos de la plataforama, hacen de este título un indispensable para los fans del género que tengan una Nintendo Switch… Expand
  19. AAAIPLAIVIDOGAM
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    This game isnt as good as the first one. Not as challenging and confusing at points. BUT OTHER THAN THAT THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE GAME! THE VHARM AND CREATICITY IS ALL IN TACT! This game brings back memories of having so much fun with the original.
  20. sergioodoardi
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    Very entertaining game. It's super chilled. It's one of those games that can be used to relax a little bit. I really enjoy it
  21. juanjobmbm
    Apr 2, 2023
    10
    It is just the game of the year. Improved from the original version. New characters, plenty of hours of gameplay and difficult scenarios to enjoy. For $30.00 totally worth it
  22. SolarPowerLP
    Feb 15, 2023
    9
    First Ubisoft game since late 2010s that doesn’t feel like a total cash grab.
    Kingdom Battle was good but this one is on a whole another level. Loved every second of it.
    Ubisoft - please make more.
  23. Sonicfam
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    It's a great Mario game even for the rabbids I love the attack's enemies and I the bosses were better than ever and the storyline was amazing All around and combat was good even Bowser is playable.
  24. ZeoN
    Feb 9, 2023
    9
    Una joya imprescindible de Nintendo Switch. Le han faltado un par de mundos más, pero en el resto de cosas es simplemente sublime y mejora incluso al primero. Muy recomendado
  25. Rul00
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Esta al mismo nivel que el anterior juego. Se nota el esfuerzo por innovar y lo consigue. Muy disfrutable.
  26. Gorgoton
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Sparks of hope is a very good sequel to Kingdom Battle. It has elevated the gameplay and the mechanics to a higher level where the game feels way more open and satisfying. The addition of the Sparks is also a great new layer of "complexity" to the gameplay. Each level is well crafted and feels like you have to choose carefully your strategy to win effectively (choose the right pair ofSparks of hope is a very good sequel to Kingdom Battle. It has elevated the gameplay and the mechanics to a higher level where the game feels way more open and satisfying. The addition of the Sparks is also a great new layer of "complexity" to the gameplay. Each level is well crafted and feels like you have to choose carefully your strategy to win effectively (choose the right pair of Sparks for each character and choose the right trio of characters).

    On this topic, I'm not sure if I like the removal of turn count after each level, I thought it was something in the first game that forced you to choose every moves carefully to finish the level in least turns possible. On an other topic, I also like the new art style, I think it's beautiful and does a great job showcasing the planets.

    In the end, if you like turn-based games like Kingdom Battle or Fire Emblem you should love Sparks of hope. If you didn't like Kingdom Battle, maybe you'll like this one. Just try it out. I give it a strong 9, great job Ubisoft!    … Expand
  27. ZYMROD
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    Una gran secuela que aporta, mejora, perfecciona y pule las mecánicas de su antecesor. Así mismo, mejora la sensación de fluidez de los combates junto a la mecánica de los Sparks que aportan nuevas estrategias y una ambientación preciosa que le da personalidad al mundo.

    Lo único malo son uno que otro tiempos de carga; por ejemplo, al entrar en el menú del juego y comenzar un combate.    Una gran secuela que aporta, mejora, perfecciona y pule las mecánicas de su antecesor. Así mismo, mejora la sensación de fluidez de los combates junto a la mecánica de los Sparks que aportan nuevas estrategias y una ambientación preciosa que le da personalidad al mundo.

    Lo único malo son uno que otro tiempos de carga; por ejemplo, al entrar en el menú del juego y comenzar un combate. Pero son solo limitaciones del hardware actual que no merman la experiencia de juego.    … Expand
  28. Jwillas1992
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope: 8.4/10 (B)
    Spoiler-free review:
    Good: - Presentation is gorgeous - Orchestral music is lovely, and fitting for bizarre worlds - Characters are fun and interesting - Simple puzzles make for great brain-teasers - Exploration is well rewarded - Even challenge level Middle: - Voice acting is good, but diminishes physical comedy and leaves less to the    Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope: 8.4/10 (B)
    Spoiler-free review:
    Good:
    - Presentation is gorgeous
    - Orchestral music is lovely, and fitting for bizarre worlds
    - Characters are fun and interesting
    - Simple puzzles make for great brain-teasers
    - Exploration is well rewarded
    - Even challenge level
    Middle:
    - Voice acting is good, but diminishes physical comedy and leaves less to the imagination
    Bad:
    - Not much is left after main game
    - Lack of other modes (multiplayer, challenge, etc.)
    - Bugs and frame rate issues make it feel like it wasn't made specifically for Switch at times. The hardware can't handle certain graphical elements and transitions. Very occasionally the game will softlock

    A sequel of such an odd premise had no choice but to eventually occur. Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is certainly serviceable to this end. Fans of the previous installment will be both impressed and puzzled at the great many changes present here. Some are for better, some are for worse, but the overall product ultimately speaks for itself.
    The immediate and most obvious difference lies firstly in the game's presentation. The graphics here look richer, and more detailed, and the characters are as wildly expressive as they were in the previous installment. The character models are brilliant, and the attention to detail obvious. The worlds feel bigger and more impressive, and the overall look of the game exhibits a freeing sense of wonder and discovery.
    The game will reward one's curiosity for all of this, with clever puzzles and challenges hidden in some devious places. Each level can last several hours when exploring it completely. The game is riddled with all sorts of discovery from lore (presented in the form of "memories") and hidden challenges to tickle the completionist's urge.
    Multiple changes to the battle system keep the game's conquests fresh and interesting. It still works with a grid format, like the previous installment. However, the grid is presented in a circular fashion, and the character movement seems much more natural. The other big change is the lack of secondary weapons. Instead, you may equip "Sparks," which each have unique abilities and often substitute as a secondary attack. The skill tree is back and customizable as ever, lending more diversified skill sets for each fighter.
    Overlooking each area are the brilliant orchestrations accompanying them. Although some loops are admittedly short, most tunes are quite hummable, and are always pleasant to listen to. Some music from the last game makes an appearance. Unlike the last title however, this sequel takes advantage of not just one, but three legendary video game composers: Grant Kirkhope, Gareth Coker and Yoko Shimomura.
    In terms of the audio, most characters are now equipped with partial voice acting. This is a mixed bag. In the previous installment, the story and events were told through visual events and slapstick. It was amusing, and well done. Therefore, it can be a bit jarring that each character now has a script and voice clips. It isn't so much that the voices are bad, or uninteresting, and C-3PO Beep-O's voice is fairly entertaining, but I have to concur with his ironic assessment that it was probably better when we didn't know what the Rabbids were saying.
    That said, the characters remain interesting and the game has an uncanny ability to make each feel unique and characterized to their original potential. They all have individual personalities, from the vain Rabbid Peach, the showboating Rabbid Mario, the mysterious and serious new character, Edge, and they always lethargic Rabbid Rosalina. The Mario series characters, Mario, Peach Luigi and Bowser are all properly characterized as one would expect from any other game in the main series.
    The faults of the game are few, and aside from some frame rate and graphical issues, mostly arise from what was left undone. The game has wonderful potential as a multiplayer battler, and yet the main story mode is the only mode available in the game. This is head scratching, as there were a couple of modes playable with multiple people in the last. This significantly diminishes the replay value, as it also lacks any challenge or mission mode. Also, they completely removed battle rankings (...Why?). It's still a solid 40-80 hours, depending on one's desired level of completion, so although some of these decisions may raise a brow, they are mostly forgivable.
    Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope has been touted as "better than the original in every way". Although I don't necessarily agree with that, the changes to the battle system and the overall gameplay are mostly quite agreeable. The Sparks are a fun way to customize special moves. The story is less funny, but certainly has more depth. The levels are bigger, multi-layered, and made more free to explore. The game is a great experience, it's main issues are what it leaves you wanting, rather than what was accomplished.    … Expand
  29. Santanilla
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    So I really loved the first one and I thought this one was going to be more of the same. After buying I realized that the mechanism have changed and at first I was mad… why change something that works right? , but after playing for 6 hours I can tell that the game’s soul is respected . Same as with Mario karts ; each one being different but at the same time same fun. I can say here happensSo I really loved the first one and I thought this one was going to be more of the same. After buying I realized that the mechanism have changed and at first I was mad… why change something that works right? , but after playing for 6 hours I can tell that the game’s soul is respected . Same as with Mario karts ; each one being different but at the same time same fun. I can say here happens the same and I congratulate Ubisoft for innovating and taking new risks with this franchise. I really love this kind of games similar to xcom and midnight suns. What I hated about the first one was the in between spacial puzzles, this one seems to have a lot of more variety with the in between quests. Humor and vibe feels the same. Now you can chose difficulty , I think that is not possible on the first one.… Expand
  30. ImperialKnight
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    This game would be a 10/10 IF it ONLY had the tactical gameplay elements. At it is, the exploration and puzzles parts of the game are hot garbage that gets worse the further you progress into the game. They are absolutely asinine. It's a blemish on an otherwise phenomenal tactics games
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    Sparks of Hope is an interesting sequel to the first game, and even though it has its flaws, you'll still have a great time and enjoy the vast majority of the tactical battles. [Issue#323]
  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jul 31, 2023
    60
    He lands in theaters next year, with a movie of his own. But until then, Super Mario continues to reign supreme on the Nintendo. 'Sparks of hope' is yet another game centered around the world's most famous plumber. Just a shame that the piping shows more wear and tear than in the previous game.
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  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 10, 2023
    95
    From start to finish, this game really has taken me through some amazing missions, entertaining video content, and action-packed gameplay with levels of massive and destructive villains. For the beautiful art which makes up the graphics, well let’s just say there is plenty to gawk at! Everything that Mario represents is shown in this game, with the addition of those humorous Rabbids. Plus, the ability to build a team of unlikely characters really makes for some entertaining storylines and some marvelous defeats! Lastly, even if there have been many Rabbid games in the past, I felt this game might have just topped them. It has exceeded my expectations and has me curious to see what the future beholds with the Rabbids. So I fully stand beside this game and recommend it for a worthwhile, new experience worth playing.
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