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. Wackme
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    I loved the first game, and I love this game as well. The graphics, the beter game mechanics, more option, more everything. Amazing sound track also!! Its a joy to listening to it!! Again for a the negatives Nancy's again: 1. Take time to play a game, if you don't want to make an effort, watch it on YouTube
    2. I like the new voices, some find it to less, some too much... it's a new game    I loved the first game, and I love this game as well. The graphics, the beter game mechanics, more option, more everything. Amazing sound track also!! Its a joy to listening to it!! Again for a the negatives Nancy's again: 1. Take time to play a game, if you don't want to make an effort, watch it on YouTube
    2. I like the new voices, some find it to less, some too much... it's a new game with new things and all you know?!
    3. You're giving less then a 6 for an game with perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect sounds and perfect voices. ?? You know that you are wrong    … Expand
  2. MarioMaster13
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    This took everything I loved about the first game and made it even better
    The combat is way more fun, there is so much you can do in a single turn. The real-time combat makes everything flow better as you directly control the characters. Every character was fun to use, and I enjoyed constantly changing my team around, since everyone levels up at once. The Sparks make it so you can    This took everything I loved about the first game and made it even better
    The combat is way more fun, there is so much you can do in a single turn. The real-time combat makes everything flow better as you directly control the characters. Every character was fun to use, and I enjoyed constantly changing my team around, since everyone levels up at once. The Sparks make it so you can customise how you want your characters to play.
    The Story felt way more epic for a Mario game and has many cool and funny moments. Some may not like the Rabbids talking, but it makes every Rabbid character feel unique and their own characters
    The overworld got a complete revamp and it is a lot of fun exploring every world and looking for every hidden secret
    This game is one of the best Mario games I've ever played, and I recommend it to anyone who is a Mario fan or wants an amazing introduction to a Turn Based Strategy Game    … Expand
  3. Spassbremse
    Oct 27, 2022
    1
    I cannot enjoy this game because
    (1) The voiced characters never shut up and are annoying as hell
    (2) The Ubisoftification of the over world makes every area feel like a litany of icons, side quests, and busy work which makes me not want to explore (3) The game overtutorializes for the first hour or more (4) There is a weird amount of heavily flashing lights in the backgrounds of some    I cannot enjoy this game because
    (1) The voiced characters never shut up and are annoying as hell
    (2) The Ubisoftification of the over world makes every area feel like a litany of icons, side quests, and busy work which makes me not want to explore
    (3) The game overtutorializes for the first hour or more
    (4) There is a weird amount of heavily flashing lights in the backgrounds of some levels which gave me eye strain and might cause seizures in certain players.

    I wanted to love this game...I 100%ed the first one I loved it so much, but I am a few hours in and I am /just/ not enjoying this one. It feels bloated and overstuffed with typical "Ubisoft" bland game design, whereas the original was simple, elegant, fun, and funny. Seriously downgrade and seriously disappointing.    … Expand
  4. Kenmei
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    Sparks of Hope is definitely an upgrade on Kingdom Battle. The changes to the battle system are very nice and the addition of the Sparks themselves really give each character quite a range of actions they can perform. Best of all, the massive grind is now gone from the game as about 90% of the content scales to your characters level, and the remaining 10% are easily hit once a world isSparks of Hope is definitely an upgrade on Kingdom Battle. The changes to the battle system are very nice and the addition of the Sparks themselves really give each character quite a range of actions they can perform. Best of all, the massive grind is now gone from the game as about 90% of the content scales to your characters level, and the remaining 10% are easily hit once a world is complete. I will say that if you're coming here for any kind of story then you'll be sorely disappointed. But I don't think people play any kind of Mario game for the story so that's a moot point. My biggest complaint is the Switch hardware itself, once again. While docked the loading times are atrocious, especially when I'm just trying to use my skill points and switch sparks around. I suffered major frame drops during the open world, sometimes with it dipping into single digits. Also the voice acting, or lack thereof, really threw me off, with only the two main robot characters being fully voiced and other characters literally only saying a word or two of their dialogue bubble. It was very confusing. But it's not confusing enough for me to not recommend it. This is easily some of the best fun I've had on the Switch this year and the definite upgrade that the series was looking for. I'm eagerly anticipating the upcoming Ray-man expansion sometime next year.… Expand
  5. ElSmasher
    Oct 26, 2022
    8
    5 years after the first album, La Switch gives us an appointment with Mario+ Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Ubisoft has given itself some freedoms compared to the first opus, and it works rather well. Artistically, the game is excellent and offers us a much deeper story than what Mario usually offers us. The gameplay is more airy and the difficulty better gauged. We would have liked a lifespan5 years after the first album, La Switch gives us an appointment with Mario+ Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Ubisoft has given itself some freedoms compared to the first opus, and it works rather well. Artistically, the game is excellent and offers us a much deeper story than what Mario usually offers us. The gameplay is more airy and the difficulty better gauged. We would have liked a lifespan at least equal to the first but it’s not serious, the voices are more put forward and the rabbits too, to our greatest misfortune!… Expand
  6. ramssC
    Oct 25, 2022
    2
    Ubisoft no aprende, ¿eh?

    Estos nuevos RPGs de Super Mario se me hacen sosos, repetitivos y una pérdida de dinero. Eh, Miyamoto, a Alphadream y a Intelligent Systems les pusiste restricciones sobre nuevos personajes en el mundo de Mario, y aún así, permites esta bazofia. Mario se quedó en el plataformeo, en las fiestas y en las carreras. Paper Mario no tiene identidad, Mario & Luigi está    Ubisoft no aprende, ¿eh?

    Estos nuevos RPGs de Super Mario se me hacen sosos, repetitivos y una pérdida de dinero.

    Eh, Miyamoto, a Alphadream y a Intelligent Systems les pusiste restricciones sobre nuevos personajes en el mundo de Mario, y aún así, permites esta bazofia.

    Mario se quedó en el plataformeo, en las fiestas y en las carreras. Paper Mario no tiene identidad, Mario & Luigi está muerto y Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope es una basura infecta.    … Expand
  7. wrongpassword
    Oct 25, 2022
    7
    The combat system is improved from the first game but the presentation in general is a step down. There is far too much reliance on text this time around and I am not a fan of the new voices. Whenever I hear Beep-O, I want to shout "Shut up C-3PO!". I also wish they used the splash screens for villains. The mook intros didn't have as much of a punch in Spark of Hope.
  8. Ksl3e
    Oct 25, 2022
    6
    Overall I like the game, but am disappointed with several aspects. The 'real time' gameplay adds a new dynamic which is fun to explore. I am really enjoying playing with Bowser and the characters from Kingdom Battle. I am not keen on the new rabbid heros.

    For me, the story and plot has potential but is a bit weak compared to Kingdom Battle. In Kingdom Battle, each world had themed    Overall I like the game, but am disappointed with several aspects. The 'real time' gameplay adds a new dynamic which is fun to explore. I am really enjoying playing with Bowser and the characters from Kingdom Battle. I am not keen on the new rabbid heros.

    For me, the story and plot has potential but is a bit weak compared to Kingdom Battle. In Kingdom Battle, each world had themed villains that were introduced in a fun way, the bosses were themed too. In Sparks of Hope, the worlds seem pretty much the same (I've just complete world 3). I like that it's set in Mario Galaxy, but it would have been fun to have a few more elements from galaxy to tie everything together.

    I like the Sparks! They're cute and fun. Although some are little over powered.

    Overall I find the game very easy (I have it on the hardest setting). I try not to heal too often to add some difficulty. On the topic of healing I find it annoying only rabbid peach can heal.

    I think the worst thing about the game is Beep-o's voice. I have had to turn off the volume for voices as it was unbearably annoying.    … Expand
  9. Akin91
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    Must play if you like tactical RPGs. Kingdom Battle was really great, and this is even better in all aspects!
  10. SirBurned
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    I loved the previous game, this one is better in all the aspects.
    The soundtracks are amazing, gameplay is fun and simple to understand, the story is ok, the animations are sick, you can play as the king of the Koopas himself, characters voices are great, ton of secondary quests, colorful open zone areas, you are not forced to use mario in the team and the characters are fill with    I loved the previous game, this one is better in all the aspects.
    The soundtracks are amazing, gameplay is fun and simple to understand, the story is ok, the animations are sick, you can play as the king of the Koopas himself, characters voices are great, ton of secondary quests, colorful open zone areas, you are not forced to use mario in the team and the characters are fill with personalities.
    I overall loved this game.    … Expand
  11. Protoxide
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best switch game 2022. Great combat mechanics and very humoristic.
  12. Steff86
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    Nintendo have no creativity anymore just churning out the same games over and over again and this is one of the examples
  13. Erroriste
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    In a few words: I love the combat system, they traded a bit of strategy for more action, which i felt was a good trade off. The music is really awesome, the worlds are interesting to explore. I like the talking rabbids, it makes them feel a bit more likable and gives a bit more depth to the story.

    That is definitely a game to put under a christmas tree!
  14. Felios
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    It's a massive evolution from its predecessor. The combat system is more dynamic and the world is fun to explore!
  15. Zeev
    Oct 23, 2022
    1
    I do not understand why everyone complains this game is so easy, I was wiped on the first boss fight after 2 turns just because the devs were too lazy to throw a hint that the boss wont attack if the player wont shoot at him. Quit and Uninstall, waste of money.
  16. Nintendist
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    this game is terrible, why this game has so good critic reviews? theres nothing fun here.
  17. Kyuura
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Nice improvement , Gw Suka Semua Aspek Yang Ditawarin Dari Game Ini entah dari cerita ataupun gameplay semuanya Berkembang Dengan Bagus Dibanding Seri yang pertama
  18. Saldor100
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    They still make very good light srpg game and kid friendly. If you liked the first one, you will love this one.
  19. iamlazar
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    A second opus better than the first. An incredible experience and an impressive new combat system.
  20. Olitechno
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    A must play game!
    2022 has brought us the most expected game of the genre, a mix of Nintendo characters with the rabbids madness just can mean one thing: FUN.
    Refurbished quest system with a well detailed world, not to mention about the battle system, it has been enhanced too.
  21. Vondalex
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Un jeu incroyable, d'une grande qualité et très original. Le challenge est présent et on se sent fier de réussir et d'avancer dans l'histoire. Il y a aussi des modes faciles dans les options si necessaire. Je recommande !
  22. WindMaster25
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Honestly this might be one of the best Mario spin-off game i have ever played, the gameplay has really improved, the visuals is amazing, the soundtrack is fantastic, and the story is really good, seriously go buy it it's amazing!
  23. lilboa
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I'm impressed by the combat system. The movement mechanic in combat has huge potential!
  24. Dany8
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Una secuela superior, donde ubisoft se marca tremendo juegazo! Divertido, estratégico, no faltan las risas y te pone a marcas una estrategia con un equipo que sea perfecto para la aventura
  25. GameforGamers
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    such a fantastic sequel to the first game, MARIO + RABBIDS SPARKS OF HOPE added more stuff and more depth to the starategy gamepla.
  26. Jt0429
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    Good-
    Fun story with a unique sense of humour and endearing characters; Real-time movement changes the combat in fundamental ways; Combat feels much more dynamic; A vast and varied roster of characters, each of whom is a blast to play as; Expanded progression mechanics make for impressive build variety; Significantly expanded exploration; Plenty of side content; Stellar soundtrack; Looks    Good-
    Fun story with a unique sense of humour and endearing characters; Real-time movement changes the combat in fundamental ways; Combat feels much more dynamic; A vast and varied roster of characters, each of whom is a blast to play as; Expanded progression mechanics make for impressive build variety; Significantly expanded exploration; Plenty of side content; Stellar soundtrack; Looks great.

    Bad-
    Side activities can get a little repetitive; Some technical issues.

    Thoughts-
    Ultimately though, this is an excellent game. Given how much I liked Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, I would have had absolutely no issues with a sequel that played it safe and didn’t change things up too much. Sparks of Hope deserves credit not only for taking risks where many may not have felt they were needed, but also excelling in the execution of its new ideas. An expanded and much more dynamic system, a charming and humorous world and story, and a satisfying level of mechanical complexity come together in what may very well be one of the best games in the Switch’s esteemed library.    … Expand
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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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