Mario Strikers: Battle League

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4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 415 Ratings

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  1. JonhTobago
    Jun 13, 2022
    1
    This game really need the possibility of play with 3 friends online in the club mode
  2. highgar
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Top notch animations, excellent graphics for a Switch game, and the online works very well.
  3. Weez123
    Jun 13, 2022
    3
    This gameplay is fun and the graphics and animations are well done, that is all this game has. You can fly through the all of the cups in about an hour against near brain dead cpu opponents and with lack of club play from 4 separate switches this game is not worth 60, it would be hard to justify spending 15 dollars on this game. I don’t understand how Nintendo fanboys justify this gamesThis gameplay is fun and the graphics and animations are well done, that is all this game has. You can fly through the all of the cups in about an hour against near brain dead cpu opponents and with lack of club play from 4 separate switches this game is not worth 60, it would be hard to justify spending 15 dollars on this game. I don’t understand how Nintendo fanboys justify this games mistakes unless they love replaying the same basic gameplay over and over. Super rush had a lot of hate from people, but at least it allowed you to play with friends the way they marketed the game. Probably the most disappointing game I have ever bought day 1, many mobile games and free games on steam have more content.… Expand
  4. RadarMunn
    Jun 11, 2022
    6
    Solid gameplay. Lots of fun very close to the original game with small differences like the characters not being able to do their hyper strike whenever they want, instead being replaced by a Smash-like power up. Biggest issue with the game is lack of content currently. Only 10 characters means a lot of mirrored characters in matches, and only 5 different pieces of gear per body part.Solid gameplay. Lots of fun very close to the original game with small differences like the characters not being able to do their hyper strike whenever they want, instead being replaced by a Smash-like power up. Biggest issue with the game is lack of content currently. Only 10 characters means a lot of mirrored characters in matches, and only 5 different pieces of gear per body part. Hopefully with some updates and/or DLC such as a uniform editor, more characters and maps, and this would be the best of the series, but it shows a current flaw in Nintendo’s most recent titles which is unfinished games with promises of updates with more content.… Expand
  5. harmdota
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    I was really excited for this game as me and my friends enjoy playing Mario sports games together. Finally being able to ditch Dolphin Netplay was going to be great. Unfortunately the bare-bones online modes and connections issues make this game fall short of my expectations.

    There is tons that give this game potential to be great. The character gear is a cool dynamic, and the gameplay    I was really excited for this game as me and my friends enjoy playing Mario sports games together. Finally being able to ditch Dolphin Netplay was going to be great. Unfortunately the bare-bones online modes and connections issues make this game fall short of my expectations.

    There is tons that give this game potential to be great. The character gear is a cool dynamic, and the gameplay feels solid in offline modes. But if you are someone who will be mainly playing this online, I would wait until you could find a copy on sale. Here's why:

    There is no 8-person 4v4 online multiplayer, even though it seems this game is made for it. Constantly trying to tell the difference between the player you are controlling and your teammates is tiresome and annoying. For the gameplay itself, the best tactics I've seen so far involve spamming moves that abuse latency like aerial passes and rolling. You could say "just adapt lol" but the lag in online matches is always noticeable, and you feel like you are steadily dropping frames.

    Hopefully the online lag can be fixed.    … Expand
  6. victorsmash15
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, luego de más de 15 años, la espera valió la pena. Excelente experiencia.
  7. nintendofan721
    Jun 13, 2022
    3
    Here we go, yet another underwhelming Mario sports game on the switch. It’s been over a decade since we had a Mario strikers and this game had a lot of potential but they f*cked it up! The character roster is horrible with only ten characters and many big names missing like Bowser Jr, Diddy Kong, Birdo, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones and worst of all, Daisy! How could you have a Mario sports gameHere we go, yet another underwhelming Mario sports game on the switch. It’s been over a decade since we had a Mario strikers and this game had a lot of potential but they f*cked it up! The character roster is horrible with only ten characters and many big names missing like Bowser Jr, Diddy Kong, Birdo, Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones and worst of all, Daisy! How could you have a Mario sports game today and not include her? Yes I know there are more coming later but that’s the problem. Nintendo will release their games unfinished and “fix it later” which is a disgusting strategy that they need to stop. There is only one stadium but you can change the background and they all look too similar and uninteresting. I personally do not like the character customization feature, since you can change your character’s stats and that is wrong since it defeats that whole purpose, and I think it’s just an excuse to have less characters. The core gameplay isn’t all that great and feels very cluttered. The character animations are quite charming and probably the best thing about this game, which is not good. The hyperstrikes are okay but I prefer the megastrikes from the previous game as they are more dramatic and satisfying. There aren’t any extra modes in this game which is a big part of what makes Mario sports games so fun. I would strongly recommend you do not buy this game at $60, and Nintendo is doing more to make me embarrassed to be a fan of them. Honestly, they should just hold off on baseball until they get new management.… Expand
  8. Harzeckiam
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    Faltó de contenido, pocos escenarios y apesar de su salida no se ah dicho si va tener contenido, últimamente los juegos de nintendo se siente a medias, si como a la carrera los hacen, para lo que vale no trae nada a comparación de la versión de wii
  9. HausSkulltula
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Was a big fan of previous games in the series, but sadly this is a massive let down.
    The sum of the offline content can be completed in a couple of hours. A day at a push if you're getting particularly frustrated by the badly tuned AI.
    After that you have online only. In which you'll constantly have to leave and queue again if playing solo because the game thinks you want to play 1v2.    Was a big fan of previous games in the series, but sadly this is a massive let down.
    The sum of the offline content can be completed in a couple of hours. A day at a push if you're getting particularly frustrated by the badly tuned AI.
    After that you have online only. In which you'll constantly have to leave and queue again if playing solo because the game thinks you want to play 1v2. When you do eventually get to play, it's close to identical teams due to the small roster. There's not enough to entertain for a long time once you realise it's just queue for the same matchup played the same way again and again for no reason other than a game at a time.
    More content is allegedly coming via DLC but whether there'll be people waiting for it is questionable. It's kind of like a mobile game in reverse - where instead of hooking you with free, addictive gameplay to have you paying through the nose later for more content; instead the game mugs you in an alley for full sticker price, bores you quickly and wonders if it can lure you back with drip feeding at some unspecified point.
    Good luck if you think you'll just pick it up later when there might be content - it's a competitive game at heart, but the lack of a real ladder/rating means any newcomer will get matched into what small community does stick with the game i.e. the hardcore.    … Expand
  10. jvvc
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Fire Emblem Three Hopes better + Nintendo fell off + ratio + #blackeaglessweep
  11. GilLemon
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    CPU at Galactic difficulty is a frustrating experience, not something I would recommend to anyone.
    Considering it's the only offline experience I can't recommend the game at its current state.
    The online experience with friends is also severely lacking, playing 4v4 with friends is not working as advertised.
    Gameplay is solid, but it's a game not ready to be enjoyed as is it.
  12. NickT102
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    You can only play with a max of 2 consoles online. I have 3 other friends with the game and we can't even play together. For a game that has basically zero story mode and is all online game play they really **** up the online modes. There is 4 characters per team but only 2 consoles are allowed to connect so the other 2 characters just get randomized. Me and friends will be returning the game.
  13. manujm23
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    jugablemente es malsimo, graficamente horrible y muy escaso de contenido, me siento estafado despues de haber pagado 60 pavos por esta beta
  14. Nino716
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    Unfinished. Lacking in both offline and online content, and gameplay is just a coin toss as it is way too chaotic because of the tiny size of field to accommodate 10 players and items flooding the field just puts this game at the mercy of luck and chaos. Very disappointed.
  15. KumaWilson
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    Animations/presentation top notch, gameplay fun and with as much depth as it has problems, content is basically non existent. All in all solid but price tag way too high for what is offered. This is not a full price game. Or rather it shouldn't be.
  16. S_Elite
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    Very fun game, with a decent learning curve. Provides a good challenge but lacks engaging gameplay modes that will keep a players attention.
  17. Silentdog95
    Jun 13, 2022
    5
    Really disappointed. Lacking in content, online features are horrid! Was hoping for more online functionality, as we are now PAYING for an online subscription, but it’s as limited as it was on the Wii. I really hope future updates will fix the lack of content but I doubt it.
  18. AaronPx
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Horrible game, lost its charm and fun. The online is an absolute mess. Don’t recommend at all.
  19. mrx96
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    The series has finally managed to escape from its casual mood. We finally have a truly competitive Mario Striker. Despite this, I love the previous chapters.
  20. Yorsh_h
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Very disappointing... Less solo content than in the gamecube/will titles, and when I say less I mean 0 content. Online is what this game is about...but you can't play as 4 online in a 4v4 game. Worst Nintendo game I've played, I tried to get a refund but Nintendo refused.
  21. Bottie
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    After 15 years, Nintendo has brought this game back from the dead.
    The game looks and plays great too I'll even go so far as to say that it has better gameplay than Fifa and even Fifa itself I can take a liking to especially in terms of annual release and pay to win.
    Only now comes the negative part of the game: The single player content is one of them. There are only 12 trophies to get    After 15 years, Nintendo has brought this game back from the dead.
    The game looks and plays great too I'll even go so far as to say that it has better gameplay than Fifa and even Fifa itself I can take a liking to especially in terms of annual release and pay to win.
    Only now comes the negative part of the game: The single player content is one of them. There are only 12 trophies to get in total. 6 beginners to advanced, that's what I want to call them first and then 6 galaxy trophies professional champions.
    There are only 10 characters and that's pretty weak because the more important characters like Bowser Jr. and Daisy are completely missing in the game.
    In addition, there are only 5 stadiums, which is very little for a €60 game.
    You can't complain about the multiplayer, the idea with the Strikers Club that you can create your own club and then try to become the best club in the seasons that are to come and later scour for rewards is a huge plus.
    In the end I have to say that it's not worth 60€ for this content and you don't have to change anything about it, but all in all the game is a good game for what it wants to be    … Expand
  22. gajoh064
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This game is exactly what I was hoping for in a sequel to Charged. The mechanics in this game are finely tuned and they feel very, very good. This game really nailed down the mechanics so you'd enjoy playing it over and over again - not unlike other popular online games like Rocket League. In terms of online play, it's so much better than its' predecessor's. There isn't an established metaThis game is exactly what I was hoping for in a sequel to Charged. The mechanics in this game are finely tuned and they feel very, very good. This game really nailed down the mechanics so you'd enjoy playing it over and over again - not unlike other popular online games like Rocket League. In terms of online play, it's so much better than its' predecessor's. There isn't an established meta of just using Boo, Dry Bones, and Hammer Bros like there was in Charged - a lot of the very gimmicky things from Charged have been subbed for more balanceable mechanics now, and you can customize your roster to have the strengths that you want on your team.

    Really, really well made game. Only complaint is that you can't do 4v4 with 8 switches, it only works with 4. I don't have 3 other friends that want to play this game competitively with me so that's a non-issue, but if you're looking for that, you won't get it. Maybe in an update later.

    For single player, the galactic cups really offer a challenge similar to Strikers Charged's Striker Cups. Very rewarding and infuriating just like the old game. Probably less infuriating now actually since you don't have to deal with the stupid stage gimmicks where they just decide to destroy your Dry Bones until the next goal.    … Expand
  23. wezl0
    Jun 13, 2022
    4
    The advertising for this game was purposefully deceitful to give the appearance one could play 4v4 online with their friends, which surprise, you cannot do. Other than that, the game is wildly mediocre so it doesn't even have that going for it to make up for the obfuscated online configurations.
  24. KP_21
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    Honestly don't think I've been more disappointed with a game in my life. Loved the original two Strikers games, and thought this one looked promising. Gameplay looked refined, characters seemed to have a lot of fun personality, and the Club Mode looked like a lot of fun. I knew going in that the recent Mario sports games were somewhat light on content at launch, and I was even prepared forHonestly don't think I've been more disappointed with a game in my life. Loved the original two Strikers games, and thought this one looked promising. Gameplay looked refined, characters seemed to have a lot of fun personality, and the Club Mode looked like a lot of fun. I knew going in that the recent Mario sports games were somewhat light on content at launch, and I was even prepared for the same. But Battle League takes the "release now, finish later" philosophy way too far. Ten characters and five stadiums at launch is honestly just pathetic, the offline mode is almost non-existent, and the online is extremely limited. My friends and I were looking forward to 4v4 online matches so much. But guess what? That's not possible, for some reason. It makes me wonder what the point of the Club Mode even is if you can't play it with all of your friends, not to mention the trailers and advertising were pretty misleading but just vague enough to cover their butts legally. Overall, just a shame that they had to ruin an otherwise promising game. Drip-feeding one new character and stadium every few months just isn't going to cut it in 2022 when your content is this barren to start, and games from 25 years ago had more content than this.… Expand
  25. CrispChum
    Jun 13, 2022
    3
    It is a fun game, but it is a terrible value. The gameplay itself is solid, but the game lacks content. Most of the game will likely be played online since the game lacks single player content .

    The online gameplay is very laggy, which ruins it since the game relies heavily on precise inputs.

    The game also lacks characters
  26. Padzzz88
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Can't play online with 3+ friends.... online system is really bad. Advertised to be able to play with multiple friends at a time, but can't be on the same team, unless you are in the same room.
  27. MarioSwaggersU
    Jun 13, 2022
    1
    This is a pathetic excuse of a game. People are praising it because of the Mario name on it. The game barely have as much content as it's WII counterpart, half the character roster and no more fields with gimmicks. This have barely more content than the free demo they offered. Compared to the 2 first entry, it's toned down in everything, from speed to characters being far more boring withThis is a pathetic excuse of a game. People are praising it because of the Mario name on it. The game barely have as much content as it's WII counterpart, half the character roster and no more fields with gimmicks. This have barely more content than the free demo they offered. Compared to the 2 first entry, it's toned down in everything, from speed to characters being far more boring with boring animation. Nintendo ruined a duology that I loved and I hope they never touch F-Zero or the Mother series in the future, i want good games not cash grab. This game is unfinished. Free updates are a **** practice when the bad game is barely finished.… Expand
  28. brybry315
    Jun 13, 2022
    5
    The gameplay is good and can be a lot of fun, but there is nothing here! A 4 hour single player experience with the cups and then it's just quick play. There's not even online ranked available at launch! No unlockable characters or stages, barely any progression, and a lack of game modes. Nintendo sold us the beta version of the game for $60.
  29. Block15
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    The gameplay is fun, but the potential and longevity of the game is severely hindered by the 2 console limit for online club games. I hope they plan on adding it, because the advertising was quite misleading.
  30. ThBBoy
    Jun 13, 2022
    5
    Un juego con una base jugable buenísima, pero con unas carencias enormes debido a decisiones que no tienen ningún sentido. Es muy adictivo y siempre quieres un partido más y, cuando empiece la temporada competitiva, lo será aún más. Pero el juego tiene cosas que es para poner directamente en la calle al que tomó las decisiones:

    - Escasísimo contenido. Hasta el punto de parecer que el    Un juego con una base jugable buenísima, pero con unas carencias enormes debido a decisiones que no tienen ningún sentido. Es muy adictivo y siempre quieres un partido más y, cuando empiece la temporada competitiva, lo será aún más. Pero el juego tiene cosas que es para poner directamente en la calle al que tomó las decisiones:

    - Escasísimo contenido. Hasta el punto de parecer que el juego está a medias.
    - Que no tenga un modo torneo/liga personalizable y con selector de dificultad.
    - Que no tenga un modo ranked individual. Vamos, exactamente igual que el de partido rápido, pero con categorías. En serio, que costaba incluir algo así?.
    - No poder jugar 4vs4 online. Yo creo que esto debe de ser por evitar problemas de conexión, porque no tiene ningún sentido.
    - Que el cursor de cada jugador en el online no sea de un color distinto.
    - Creo que las temporadas clasificatorias sólo durarán una semana. Me parecen CORTÍSIMAS, vamos, que la mitad del tiempo, no hay competición. Que menos que 2-3 semanas de competición y 1 de pretemporada.

    Hasta aquí son cosas muy básicas, que no cuesta nada incluir y que mejorarían el juego muchísimo.

    Luego quedaría todo lo relacionado con las funcionalidades del online (chat de voz, invitaciones/mensajes a amigos o miembros del club, etc). Esto, obviamente, lo doy por imposible con Nintendo. Pero lo de arriba es que no me jodas, no entiendo como pueden haber tomado esas decisiones.

    Si reaccionan rápido y arreglan estas cosas, se quedará un gran juego. De lo contrario o promueven mucho el competitivo online de alguna forma o morirá pronto.    … Expand
  31. Guzmant
    Jun 13, 2022
    3
    The gameplay is mixed, many gimmicks and items from the previous game are gone, it's unbalanced and the controls desperately need remap options, the OST has zero variety and most importantly, the game has little to no content especially if you didn't purchase the mediocre online deal, 10 characters and 5 courts for a 4 vs 4 game you play on 2 courts at once is inexcusable. don't letThe gameplay is mixed, many gimmicks and items from the previous game are gone, it's unbalanced and the controls desperately need remap options, the OST has zero variety and most importantly, the game has little to no content especially if you didn't purchase the mediocre online deal, 10 characters and 5 courts for a 4 vs 4 game you play on 2 courts at once is inexcusable. don't let Nintendo's hardcore fans trick you, the game is far from good.… Expand
  32. DianeTheGamer
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    NOT THE FULL GAME.
    Nintendo Keeps releasing their Sport titles purposely without all of it's content in the base game in order to slowly release it over time back to players as a way to try to keep the game relevant. I'm sorry but I will never support that. If you want a game to keep relevant with future updates release actual New Content and DLC not content that you purposely took out    NOT THE FULL GAME.
    Nintendo Keeps releasing their Sport titles purposely without all of it's content in the base game in order to slowly release it over time back to players as a way to try to keep the game relevant. I'm sorry but I will never support that. If you want a game to keep relevant with future updates release actual New Content and DLC not content that you purposely took out from the main game. Many of the Single player modes are gone, Characters that should be in the game right now. Nintendo thinks that they are being clever but they are just Destroying their name. In the past before Nintendo embraced online which they do horribly by the way. If you bought a Nintendo game it had the Nintendo Quality Seal of Approval on the case. That used to mean something. When you bought a game it was always the entire game and a high quality game. Again this Game is not a Complete Game, if you can track down older Mario Striker Games you'd be better off playing those. I'll never buy this game.    … Expand
  33. Gmdd
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    Even this game’s animations are toned down and has small options and content, this game has very deep systems which makes this game very enjoyable.
  34. Wantingthebest1
    Jun 13, 2022
    4
    Needing more arenas with more variety, at least one single player tournament or story mode and more characters. The characters that were in Strikers Charged shouldn't of been cut. Bring back Daisy and Kritter for example. Hopefully an update fixes these issues.
  35. VyseHoLoinDManu
    Jun 13, 2022
    0
    Nintendo lied on this game. There was only 1 video about this game since they announced it and 1 demo. The description on their website precise 1 up to 8 players. It's 2022 and you can't 4vs4.
    The solo content is just a grindy tutorial to unlock the gear.
    Let's talk about the online. I see alot of people complain about splatoon2 because they "can't" play with their friends but there is    Nintendo lied on this game. There was only 1 video about this game since they announced it and 1 demo. The description on their website precise 1 up to 8 players. It's 2022 and you can't 4vs4.
    The solo content is just a grindy tutorial to unlock the gear.
    Let's talk about the online. I see alot of people complain about splatoon2 because they "can't" play with their friends but there is battle league... There they can play as 2 and roflstomp any solo player. Let me explain : first, the 2 players win all the box. Secondary, one stand in front of opponent goal and the other just spam the perfect aerial passe so the solo player have 2 choices :
    - switching character to tackle the player in front of the goal then superstrike
    - or trying to chase the unstoppable perfect aerial passe leading to a goal
    Let's talk about the club mode. You can't create your own club and join an another club. If you create your own club, you can customise the stadium but you won't have people joining you. Then in club mode, the match will be 1 character full geared with 3 random character with 0 gear and you will be facing full team geared. What's the point to unlock gear with solo content if you can't use it for the competitive mode? The solution is to subscribe to familial nintendo online and create 4 account to play club mode... This game is PAY-TO-WIN !!! They don't say it in their video or demo. If you join a club well... like animal crossing as 4 on 1 save you don't enjoying it. The online don't support 4vs4... wait... apparently you need 2 guys on 1 console + 2 on other console and you have to face 2 guys on 1 console + 2 other on an other console to do 4vs4 in online... 2022.
    And final point. If you live in France or in Europe. You can't refund the game. The nintendo support say: learn to read bro!!! 1-8 mean idk anymore...    … Expand
  36. PacoStasol
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Wonderful game and the most fun I've had in a long while. Perfect for playing with friends. Love how much personality the Mario cast have in this game.
  37. lolhhh
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    really enjoyed the animations and the gameplay is a lot better than previous entries content is a bit lacking though
  38. GiiDen
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Good game to play online and multiplayer. The gameplay is correct and fluently. Además el modo strike club se ve con gran potencial.
  39. Oliver4567
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Good game to play online. El multijugador es muy entretenido, y personalizar a cada personaje es gratificante
  40. Dashboy
    Jun 12, 2022
    3
    The gameplay was fun, it was snappy and responsive, I felt in control of my every move. But the game was just SO barebones the game genuinely felt unfinished. There is no reason why you should play this over Mario Strikers Charged.
  41. eroenR8knight
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    The core gameplay is really fun but the lack of content is dissapointing. While we know more content is one the way I feel like they should have waited a bit longer to release with some more characters and/or stadiums. Maybe even include new modes.
  42. Khristian5
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    La jugabilidad es muy divertida pero, es muy corto en contenidos. Excesivamente caro para lo que trae este juego. Espero que lo arreglen con DLC’s y que estos sean gratuitos. Al precio de salida NO MERECE LA PENA.
  43. cafeto
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    The game seems to be not finished, it lacks game modes, it does not have an individual online ranked mode. He lacks a league, only cups. It's half of a game.
  44. Kgan
    Jun 12, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I could say the game was just unplayable garbage, but in all honesty the core mechanics are very engaging and fun. It's just a very lackluster title.

    New features:

    Mario Strikers Battle League excels with it's new ideas, which almost all revolve around the game's mechanics. The movement options feel fresh and genuinely like a significant amount of effort was put into them to keep the game interesting. One of my favorite moments in my experience was playing through the game's training courses because it explains how a lot the mechanics that seem random to new players are in the player's control based on a precise timing and a series of inputs. The new gear system is also a great addition that really makes your team building experience feel unique and tailored to your playstyle. That is about everything nice anyone can say about the game. Where Battle League Falls Short:

    The amount of single player content is pathetic. I saw the staff credits in two hours, and the only unlockable content is a set of gear and a harder mode for the cups. Even when you beat the "galactic mode", you unlock nothing other than some coins, which you can use to buy gear. If you want to buy every piece of gear in the game like a true completionist, it will cost you 32,000 coins. To put that into perspective, winning an online match will reward you with 20 coins, so good luck earning 1,600 matches of coins without dying of boredom. Obviously, the online, being within a Nintendo service, is susceptible to lag; however, unless you have a friend paired with you or are willing to tolerate a random stranger who is probably playing on a joycon, you can literally get matched against up to four people, which isn't even remotely fair or fun for that matter. Once you're done with all the single player content, which is maybe 6 hours if you do do the training courses and all the cups (including Galactic Mode), this is all you can do, play the same exact mode either against friends or strangers. This isn't even remotely close to the amount of content the previous entries had. There's no milestones, no additional/unlockable settings, no unlockable characters or fields, and every field is exactly the same other than the aesthetics. There aren't any unique gimmicks that keep the fields fresh. It's just "oh that one looks cool I guess". Even with that, there are only five fields, so it feels about as repetitive as it gets. Every character has access to the same 6 sets of gear, which I think is enough, but the amount of characters is just... how? Mario Strikers on the Gamecube had 13 characters when you include sidekicks and Strikers Charged had 20. You would expect this game to have maybe 25. Maybe they'd go crazy and hit 30? No, there are 10 characters. All of the sidekicks have been cut and Toad has now earned his spot as a first-class citizen. This would've been a great opportunity to add really interesting characters like Pauline or King K. Rool. Maybe we'd get a rep that extends outside the Mario franchise. Instead, we can't even get an obvious character like Daisy. This game is simply an example of "it's evolving but backwards". I'm someone who appreciates all the intricate game mechanics, so it's extremely difficult for me to see how any casual player would view a game with this little content as an upgrade to the series, even after a wait of fifteen years.

    Presentation:

    A lot of people said they stripped this game of its personality, and I partially agree. The game has become more of a Mario game and less of a Strikers game. I think the best example of this is the replacement of the Kritter goalies, which have now become Boom Boom. That being said, there's still a lot of Strikers left. The characters still have their own interesting personalities, the artstyle is still much of the same, and the soundtrack goes quite hard. I'm satisfied with what we got. It's amazing to me that Nintendo greenlit something like Strikers Charged fifteen years ago where Waluigi crotch chops after scoring and Wario tries to commit suicide with a Bob-omb after a tough loss, so I appreciate what we got.

    Final thoughts:

    There's one mode I haven't commented on and that's ranked mode. Why? Because it's not available yet. I feel like when get a $60 game, you should be able to feel like you get the full experience on launch day. I don't care if ranked mode significantly improves the quality of the game in a week. There's no reason why anyone should not be able to write a full review of a full-priced game before waiting ten days after the game's launch. I have no faith in the future DLC updates either. Am I really supposed to get excited for a new character every two months or so when the game is already becoming stale after one weekend? This business practice is horrible. It's crazy that the biggest competition to Nintendo today is their retro games that actually have effort put into them.    … Expand
  45. Laserbrain
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    So far, so good. Exactly what I thought it would be. Fast paced fun. Online hasn’t lagged for me at all.
  46. LuigiSidekick
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    While I do agree that there definitely should be more content at launch, compared to other Mario Sports games on Switch this one does a lot right! The gameplay is fantastic, the visuals are great, the music is good, the animation and style is still here, it really is just Mario Strikers on Switch! While I’m not the biggest fan of Nintendos “release the game now and fix it later” approach,While I do agree that there definitely should be more content at launch, compared to other Mario Sports games on Switch this one does a lot right! The gameplay is fantastic, the visuals are great, the music is good, the animation and style is still here, it really is just Mario Strikers on Switch! While I’m not the biggest fan of Nintendos “release the game now and fix it later” approach, they at least didn’t forget the parts that made this series to special in the first place. (Which I cannot say for games like Mario Golf or Switch Sports)… Expand
  47. Pigeonwing
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    Barebones game with very little replay value. It'll be forgotten by winter.
  48. Jadre
    Jun 12, 2022
    4
    Very disapointing. They removed 3/4 of the content from Charged, just polished the graphics and fps and called it a day. Hopefully future free dlc add WAY more content other than characters
  49. giovannilauffer
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    This game is really lacking in content, at best in the state it is released it could be a free-to-play game. I would never recommend a game in this state at the price point of 60 bucks, maybe in a year when Nintendo adds more game modes, a variety of stages like the older games, and more than 10 characters.

    I am super disappointed and hope that Nintendo learns to not rush games out of    This game is really lacking in content, at best in the state it is released it could be a free-to-play game. I would never recommend a game in this state at the price point of 60 bucks, maybe in a year when Nintendo adds more game modes, a variety of stages like the older games, and more than 10 characters.

    I am super disappointed and hope that Nintendo learns to not rush games out of the door like EA, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Criterion did with Battlefield 2042.    … Expand
  50. MykaelLogic
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Less content than the previous 2 strikers. CPU is pretty cheap (opposing team goalie actually blocks most of the time, yours barely ever will). I've played all the cups and literally never got a single Starman. While playing the final cup the last opposing team got a Starman after every made shot and made 100 percent of shots taken. My team would walk away from items so the other team always got it. I either go for ball and lose items only to get pummeled by them or I go for item only for the opposing team to get a guaranteed shot because my goalie won't block it. The cpu isn't good or never gets any better. Your team is just dumb and the cpu who controls your team will leave man to man coverage so that the opposing team is always open and walk away from item drops too. My team cpu has literally been beside the hyper orb when it spawns and have actually walked away from it many times. In the cups it essentially always a 1 vs 7 with how much the cpu works against you. The cpu will also target the player controlled character when you are off ball as well. You could control the furthest character from the ball and the closest cpu controlled character to you will still throw items and takle you. Logically that doesn't make sense so it just seems like it was designed to agress the player even if the player is already in a state where they couldn't possibly be a threat. This is probably the worst and laziest attempt at a mario game I have ever played. And that's saying something considering you can lose every mini game in mario party and still win or vice versa and lose.… Expand
  51. Robertinho123
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    Fantastic gameplay, but lackluster single player makes me regret buying it. I don't love online play, so there's not much to do in this game for me.

    A career mode, story mode, or even league mode would've been great, but as it stands:

    Gameplay: 10
    Content: 2
  52. AcRoTurtle66
    Jun 12, 2022
    4
    Great gameplay and visuals but really lacks in content. Only 10 characters, 5 arenas, and very few game modes. Instead of releasing content in the future it should come included for the $60 price point. Future content should include a lot more characters and arenas to play in. A game mode with penalty kicks would be fun to. 4 players on a team for online co-op should become a thing as well
  53. Julian2003
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció un gran juego y espero con ansias a que lleguen más personajes nuevos.… Expand
  54. Anony_
    Jun 12, 2022
    4
    Feels like a demo more than a complete game. Disappointed with the character roster and lack of field variety. Content is very little and game focuses too much online. Not a bad game but doesn’t compare to the first two Mario Strikers.
  55. aluminium_cool
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    i was so hyped for this i was going to buy the console just to play it (mostly online), but not anymore.

    I don't really care about the so called lack of content, what i think is utterly inexcusable is the decision to not allow 4 people on the same console to play online. it's plain horrible decision making. just how does that help the game to have a larger online player base? that's    i was so hyped for this i was going to buy the console just to play it (mostly online), but not anymore.

    I don't really care about the so called lack of content, what i think is utterly inexcusable is the decision to not allow 4 people on the same console to play online. it's plain horrible decision making. just how does that help the game to have a larger online player base? that's right, it doesn't

    also, why can't i skip (or at least speed up) the hyper strike animation? as gorgeous as they may be, after you've seen each of them 30 times it gets very annoying.

    and why can't i play the cup mode without items or hyperstrikes (the original game allowed that).    … Expand
  56. bryxn12
    Jun 11, 2022
    4
    Don’t seem to enjoy this game as much as I did with the previous titles. Not a fan of the small pitch size in order to prevent scrolling, so there’s not a lot of movement you can do on the pitch as the GameCube title. Small roster, no story mode just cup battles and online play. I miss hearing the announcer yell “Goal!” Whenever you scored as in the GameCube title. Lack of theme andDon’t seem to enjoy this game as much as I did with the previous titles. Not a fan of the small pitch size in order to prevent scrolling, so there’s not a lot of movement you can do on the pitch as the GameCube title. Small roster, no story mode just cup battles and online play. I miss hearing the announcer yell “Goal!” Whenever you scored as in the GameCube title. Lack of theme and emotion I feel on some of the characters in my opinion. Still gonna play tho. Update nah.… Expand
  57. ecchirhino
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    the game missing ridiculous amount of content and basic online features like 4v4 match-making and proper rank ladder.
    The gameplay is good but as long this 60$ game has content of --20$ game it get 2 for me.
  58. AudibleApathy
    Jun 12, 2022
    4
    wait for content updates and price drop. don't buy now unless your are overrun with nostalgia.

    here is what is missing: character theme songs, character unique dodges, a practice arena, map hazards, character items, online 3v3 and 4v4, different game modes, ranked mode. What they did add, there isn't enough of: hardly any ai difficulty variation, single player has about 4 hours worth    wait for content updates and price drop. don't buy now unless your are overrun with nostalgia.

    here is what is missing: character theme songs, character unique dodges, a practice arena, map hazards, character items, online 3v3 and 4v4, different game modes, ranked mode.

    What they did add, there isn't enough of: hardly any ai difficulty variation, single player has about 4 hours worth of content, characters only have 1-3 victory animations, only 5 identical maps, only 10 characters, very little progression incentive.

    If you think this is comparable to strikers: charged, you most probably have a defective frontal lobe. All this game has is good ball control and physics system.    … Expand
  59. Sxkrato
    Jun 12, 2022
    3
    This game is so dissapointing.We waited 15 years and we get a game with less content.
  60. Jedd
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    Oh my goodness, this game isn't even close to finished. $60 for... 4 hours of single player and a PvP experience that is a demo at this point, and already has space for $$ DLC. You also can only play 4 players if you have 2 local players on each switch (only using a single joycon each).
    I can't believe this game got released as it is, this is such a bad look for Nintendo.
  61. Jofe
    Jun 12, 2022
    3
    Another unfinished game by Nintendo, again. The game has absolutely no content. As soon as the online game ends, nothing will remain of this empty shell. The gameplay is good, but is not enough to mask the abyssal vacuum of the cartridge.
  62. JoRi
    Jun 12, 2022
    6
    Positive:
    Quality of character animations is very very good. Cool cut scenes after a goal. The game play feels ok, when you have the ball.
    Negative: For a full price title, it's just not enough polished in every other aspect except animations. The game play is often very random, shooting lacks feedback. Some reasonable markers for the players would have been better to track the    Positive:
    Quality of character animations is very very good. Cool cut scenes after a goal. The game play feels ok, when you have the ball.

    Negative:
    For a full price title, it's just not enough polished in every other aspect except animations. The game play is often very random, shooting lacks feedback. Some reasonable markers for the players would have been better to track the players better. It happens often that you lose track of the ball, especially when the goal keeper has the ball. It lacks a bit strategic variation and the cups are a bit boring. The selections before the game are annoyingly long, with gears without gears, some characters can be used multiple some only once, always four time.

    Music is ok, if you like light rock/metal, else it could be rather meh.

    I prefer Dash Cup Kickers, the demo even has more stadiums than battle league and plays faster and lighter with only 2 players, also dashing and shooting is way more fun.    … Expand
  63. Maggsimus
    Jun 12, 2022
    2
    I have never been so disappointed by a sequel in my entire life. Every ounce of creativity present in charged has been taken out. Creativity in terms of character work, atmosphere, and gameplay. The unique personalities that each character got in charged have been watered down severely, the stadium environment has been scaled down and is far less exciting. Even the music which was such aI have never been so disappointed by a sequel in my entire life. Every ounce of creativity present in charged has been taken out. Creativity in terms of character work, atmosphere, and gameplay. The unique personalities that each character got in charged have been watered down severely, the stadium environment has been scaled down and is far less exciting. Even the music which was such a high point previously is absent in battle league. The gameplay though is I think the worst sin of all. In charged you could score via sidekick special shots, mega strikes, simply using the charge mechanic to score with a heavy hitter, or even dodging over the goalie, there was so much creativity allowed in how you chose to play, and you could use it with how much space the field gave you. In battle league you shoot the ball or dump items to use a hyperstrike. It’s mind-numbingly repetitive. The field is tiny and cramped and allows for little to no strategy. I could be doing it wrong but to me it feels essentially up to chance if boom boom blocks a shot or not, it just feels unintuitive. I loved charged and there’s more I could go in to but I would just end up saying the same things over in different ways. This game made me sad.… Expand
  64. MarioStikers
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    Game is awful and got the EA treatment where they stripped game of functionality, removed characters made the local co op game play hard to understand where you are. This is such a disappointment I made an account just to review how awful it is. Do not support nintendos shady practices or they will just become another EA.
  65. AHHg
    Jun 12, 2022
    5
    Great gameplay, but the lack of content and the incomprehenaible impossibility of playing online in teams of four people in four switch consoles make it only okayish...
  66. UltimatePikmin
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    Don’t listen to the reviews that say this game is horrible. The complaints they have are laughable. Horrible physics? Nonexistent. Bad graphics? Are you kidding? This is the best looking and animated title we’ve gotten on the switch in awhile. Bad online? While it’s not perfect it’s definitely the best online Nintendo has had for a game. Reviews have also stated that the developers areDon’t listen to the reviews that say this game is horrible. The complaints they have are laughable. Horrible physics? Nonexistent. Bad graphics? Are you kidding? This is the best looking and animated title we’ve gotten on the switch in awhile. Bad online? While it’s not perfect it’s definitely the best online Nintendo has had for a game. Reviews have also stated that the developers are “greedy” which I find sad. Next Level Games is not the one at fault here. Do they really think they decide the price and the time frame they will have to compete this game? It’s Nintendo’s fault that there is a lack of content here at launch. Unfortunately though, I cannot in good faith give this any better than a 8 at the moment. I would say my actual score is 7.5/10 as the content is certainly lacking at launch. While the single player (in my opinion) is much better than the first game, it does not compare to Charged’s Road to the Striker Cup, and as far as characters and stadiums go, there’s just not enough, but luckily more will be added later down the line. On top of this, as a rock fan, I love the soundtrack. Is Charged’s soundtrack better? Yes, but this soundtrack is very good in a different way. The fact that true 4v4s with 8 consoles is not possible is annoying as Nintendo clearly made it seem as though it was, but I definitely could see this being added if the competitive scene continues to rise and sales are doing good. Overall I would say if you’re a big Strikers fan/Mario Sports fan, then you definitely can pick this game up now. It’s a ton of fun with friends and family and since 4v4 is possible locally it’s a great party game. But if you’re a casual looking for a game full of content such as characters and stadiums, then I suggest you wait for the updates to be added later down the line. 7.5/10… Expand
  67. ShadyMaster
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    Real fun gameplay, perfect evolution of the past games. I give it an 8 hoping that Nintendo updates de game with new characters and maybe more gamemodes.
  68. HoneyFox
    Jun 12, 2022
    2
    Nice Gameplay but the Game have no content. For 60 Euro you get a Game with no Content. Yes it can be make fun, but not for long time. This game is the badest Mario Striker, i want to play more the older games.
  69. FapNicolas
    Jun 12, 2022
    3
    What a disappointment brother , one of my favorite games was Striker for the gamecube so I was super excited for this new installment.

    Where are the sidekicks? , Only 10 Characters? The gameplay itself feels slower than the others and the stadiums are noticeably smaller....why? You have nothing to unlock besides armor which affects stats a bit. You get bored of the game really fast.    What a disappointment brother , one of my favorite games was Striker for the gamecube so I was super excited for this new installment.

    Where are the sidekicks? , Only 10 Characters? The gameplay itself feels slower than the others and the stadiums are noticeably smaller....why?

    You have nothing to unlock besides armor which affects stats a bit. You get bored of the game really fast. there is so little content that it gives the impression that it is a game from the year 2000 or a simple game made for smartphones, but at 60 dollars...what a shame.    … Expand
  70. enterfusion
    Jun 12, 2022
    2
    What an disappointment. I played the original one on the gamecube a lot and this game tries, to go deeper with more mechanics, but in the end, this game is a totally mess with chaos on the to small field, an button assignment which is very complex and cannot be edited and a lack of content.
    Iam very sad and I would not recommend to purchase this game for the full price, this game is never    What an disappointment. I played the original one on the gamecube a lot and this game tries, to go deeper with more mechanics, but in the end, this game is a totally mess with chaos on the to small field, an button assignment which is very complex and cannot be edited and a lack of content.
    Iam very sad and I would not recommend to purchase this game for the full price, this game is never more than 20 bucks worth    … Expand
  71. Mst050
    Jun 12, 2022
    0
    No content. finished it in 3/4 our. Needs way more characters and feelds but they probably gone be in a dlc feels like a unfinished game that's not worth 60 bucks at all. Expected nostalgia got a fat disappointment from Nintendo again...
  72. feel-muteki
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    Lacks features. No modes. Few characters. Multiplayer sucks. Can't chat with friends.
  73. Funny7Cloud
    Jun 11, 2022
    6
    如果不是和朋友一起玩了一会儿，我可能会给更低的分数。这游戏对新手其实挺劝退，任天堂一贯的操作看似简单，上手容易的假象。另外，我觉得这个游戏更像篮球而不是足球，节奏也不是足球的节奏。高难度AI四打一玩家占都占不起来，加上游戏的模式单一也没有做剧情，足球游戏最核心的阵容多变性体现也不够，人物少局限大。只能说和朋友一起玩玩，乐呵乐呵得了，但是售价又高。相比之前的马车和网球肯定比不了，甚至连NS Sports都比不了，人家可是便宜你一半呢！如果不是和朋友一起玩了一会儿，我可能会给更低的分数。这游戏对新手其实挺劝退，任天堂一贯的操作看似简单，上手容易的假象。另外，我觉得这个游戏更像篮球而不是足球，节奏也不是足球的节奏。高难度AI四打一玩家占都占不起来，加上游戏的模式单一也没有做剧情，足球游戏最核心的阵容多变性体现也不够，人物少局限大。只能说和朋友一起玩玩，乐呵乐呵得了，但是售价又高。相比之前的马车和网球肯定比不了，甚至连NS Sports都比不了，人家可是便宜你一半呢！
  74. jaseph18
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    The greatest scam in the history of gaming.
    Imagine you have a family of 4 and you all want to get your hands in the new MS Battle League in a supposedly 4v4 game, and as a family, you only have 1 switch. (Why to have another?).
    And guess what, you can't. The game also has the option to create a club in which you can include up to 20 people. But guess what. Even if you have the club    The greatest scam in the history of gaming.
    Imagine you have a family of 4 and you all want to get your hands in the new MS Battle League in a supposedly 4v4 game, and as a family, you only have 1 switch. (Why to have another?).
    And guess what, you can't.
    The game also has the option to create a club in which you can include up to 20 people. But guess what. Even if you have the club full, only 2 can play in a hall or lobby. TWO!! I don't really know what was the big idea? It can't be technical reasons, FIFA can handle 11v11 matches with Pro Clubs.
    The game also pretends you have someone at home to comply with a 4v4 online, not giving you options to play solo. As if people keeps hanging out together. Is this still a thing?
    I never tought to have a severe opinion on a game I actually love, but this, is inexcusable.    … Expand
  75. OnlyOneHere
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. There are only 10 characters to choose from. The Mario golf game had more characters at launch, and that is where it makes less sense to have more characters. The Mario golf game also has a campaign. Does this have a campaign? Oh that's right, there isn't one. This is clearly another unfinished product by Nintendo. When I pay $60, I expect a topThis game is a steaming pile of garbage. There are only 10 characters to choose from. The Mario golf game had more characters at launch, and that is where it makes less sense to have more characters. The Mario golf game also has a campaign. Does this have a campaign? Oh that's right, there isn't one. This is clearly another unfinished product by Nintendo. When I pay $60, I expect a top notch AAA quality game that is actually finished. That is exactly what this game lacks.

    The graphics are a joke. It literally looks like a mobile game. The physics are terrible. The AI is incredibly stupid. The shadows are lazily designed in this game. It doesn't matter if it is daytime or nighttime, the shadows remain exactly the same. You can clearly see floodlights all over the stadium and it doesn't even have any effect on the shadows. Not even EA would be that cheap and lazy to not bother implementing accurate floodlight shadow effects. The customization is laughable. Lack of content. Toad is so underpowered. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought this was supposed to be a soccer game. The "soccer field" is roughly the same size as a basketball court. That is pathetic and so is the gameplay mechanics.

    The online multiplayer is complete trash. I was hyped to play 4v4 online with my friends, only to find out that I can't even play 4v4 online. Are you freaking kidding me? To make matters worse, you can't even spectate. It is insane to me that a masterpiece like Rocket League has 4v4 online, spectator mode, and a much larger field for free. That is biblical. Meanwhile, this game has none of that and the greedy developers had the audacity to charge $60 for this glorified Mario Party minigame. This outrageous greed infuriates me. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  76. gillu
    Jun 11, 2022
    3
    I've hoped for 14 years for a sequel and all we got was a worst version of mario strikers charged.
    It works fine and is a fun game, but when next level games did a better job in music variety, location variety, character unique personality and fun mechanics...
    Just play the wii version instead of this husk of a game, please do not be fooled my the indeed good and smooth animation,    I've hoped for 14 years for a sequel and all we got was a worst version of mario strikers charged.
    It works fine and is a fun game, but when next level games did a better job in music variety, location variety, character unique personality and fun mechanics...
    Just play the wii version instead of this husk of a game, please do not be fooled my the indeed good and smooth animation, because they are just for show and nothing more.
    P.S. i was a Daisy main on the wii... i'm just sad.    … Expand
  77. JC13
    Jun 11, 2022
    4
    Mario Strikers Battle League has to be the most disappointing game on the Switch.

    After so many years of waiting for a new entry, I think we all expected a game packed with crazy new ideas and full of content like Charged on Wii. But no, the tournament mode is basic as it gets with laughably easy AI, options are limited for quick play, the fields feel too small and offer nothing outside    Mario Strikers Battle League has to be the most disappointing game on the Switch.

    After so many years of waiting for a new entry, I think we all expected a game packed with crazy new ideas and full of content like Charged on Wii. But no, the tournament mode is basic as it gets with laughably easy AI, options are limited for quick play, the fields feel too small and offer nothing outside of cosmetic differences.

    The core gameplay feels off. Players have more control over the character and there shots, but that introduces a learning curve that is annoying to learn with all the items and hyperstrikes that fall on the field. The gear customization doesn’t change a whole much to make the match more interesting.

    The online works fine but because the main game just feels incomplete I suggest waiting for future updates and a price drop before picking this up.    … Expand
  78. jmd6174
    Jun 11, 2022
    0
    Misleading advertising—no 4v4 online unless you have 2 people on 2 consoles. Scummy move by Nintendo and Next Level Games.
  79. Stydus
    Jun 11, 2022
    3
    The game is really fun, buy there's nothing here, the game has been fully experienced within an hour, not to mention the marketing implied 4v4 online, which isn't even possible. That's not even getting to the fact that the online is terrible. They really dropped the ball, hopefully they improve it
  80. LoloHuck
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    C'est un jeu que j'attendais beaucoup, étant fan du premier opus, celui-là ne m'a vraiment pas déçu. Le gameplay est toujours aussi bien avec les objets et les hypers frappes. Le seul point négatif de ce jeu est qu'en mode solo, il devient assez vite ennuyeux, il n'y a pas beaucoup de personnages ni de maps, et c'est vraiment dommage. Néanmoins le jeu reste excellent
  81. Los_Bags
    Jun 11, 2022
    4
    This is a demo right? I remember playing strikers on wii and gamecube , those games felt light years ahead of this sad excuse of 80$. This is one of those games that I thank gamespot for their return policy. No technique involved, the game is just a mess. This is another mario tennis but with less quality to it. The game play is pinball on grass. The shots make no sense. Goals go in go forThis is a demo right? I remember playing strikers on wii and gamecube , those games felt light years ahead of this sad excuse of 80$. This is one of those games that I thank gamespot for their return policy. No technique involved, the game is just a mess. This is another mario tennis but with less quality to it. The game play is pinball on grass. The shots make no sense. Goals go in go for random reasons because the goalies are useless. I played a friend and honestly… we were both sad at the end of it. This is simply not a fun game. Nintendo seems to be throwing games out with little - to no effort. The only ppl that seem to be working hard at nintendo are their media and advertisements departments. Very disappointing…i gave this a 4/10 cuz yes it’s a mario soccer game… but you dont get anything else from it.… Expand
  82. Tikur
    Jun 11, 2022
    4
    What a disappointment.

    I was really looking forward to this release and even the lack of content wasn't that much of a problem, because my favourite characters are in the start roster. The positive first, because there is not much to write here. The animations for all characters are charming and great. Sadly this is were most of the effort was put into so now we can straight go    What a disappointment.

    I was really looking forward to this release and even the lack of content wasn't that much of a problem, because my favourite characters are in the start roster.

    The positive first, because there is not much to write here. The animations for all characters are charming and great. Sadly this is were most of the effort was put into so now we can straight go forward to the negative aspects of the game.

    Oh boy is this list long.
    The main problem is quite simple. The field is to small and the gameplay itself feels very unintuitive.
    There are some cool mechanics, but you are not able to make use of them, because of these two main issues the game has.

    On the higher difficulty this game gets only frustrating, the CPU will your characters tackle all over the place and it is nearly impossible to built up some game flow. The handling itself feels clunky and aged.

    The customization of your characters does not have the effect you might think it have. I spent my earned coins to buy the gear parts and combine them, however the effect is too low and after some frustrating matches I went back to the standard and felt no difference.

    The hyperkick animation becomes boring after a while because you can't skip them, especially when you not done it perfectly it gets really annoying.

    The Gamecube version is on the gameplay site by far the superior game. You really don't need this game, when you are in possession of the Gamecube version.    … Expand
  83. Maplemiles
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is well worth $80 Canadian who cares about Daisy and the fields are not small and the games lacks nothing
  84. Chalir
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Great game with fun mechanics, one of the best multiplayer games for the console and waiting for the upcoming updates. If you love football, you'll love this game and if you don't love the spot, you'll love this game as well!
  85. birdmannimbus
    Jun 11, 2022
    5
    I was really looking forward to this game also got it on release and was disappointed to say the least. The lack of content at release doesn't sit well with me. Nintendo have said that there will be free future DLC to come but thats not good enough considering there are only 2 modes u can play at release. Those two modes are cpu or online battles. The game play feels good 60fps nice andI was really looking forward to this game also got it on release and was disappointed to say the least. The lack of content at release doesn't sit well with me. Nintendo have said that there will be free future DLC to come but thats not good enough considering there are only 2 modes u can play at release. Those two modes are cpu or online battles. The game play feels good 60fps nice and consistent. They nailed the gameplay. The lack of game modes and characters was jaw dropping. Only 10 character at release, 5 maps and 2 modes cup mode which is basically cpu battle and online play. For full price i wouldn't recommend this game, if in the future they add a substantial amount of content and this goes on sale i would say pick it up.… Expand
  86. Sushiette
    Jun 11, 2022
    2
    false advertising: no online 4vs4 mode as expected. Lack of content, unfinished.
    solo mode is extremely easy, short and boring.
    Nintendo lied to us, PLEASE do not buy this game until a new potential update
  87. ATPMan08
    Jun 11, 2022
    5
    A Mario sports game on the switch being a disappointing iteration that is worse than previous gens is the least surprising thing. You can almost set your watch to it.
  88. MinePlay512
    Jun 11, 2022
    9
    It's great to see Mario and his pals return to the soccer pitch again. And the gameplay is very good. Strikers: Battle League is a very fun game.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 113 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 113
  3. Negative: 2 out of 113
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 29, 2024
    80
    It's a great game if you don't want to play too long against a pretty erratic AI. It's disappointing to not be able to control the goalie as well. The online features are excellent. Plus there's the promise of an expanding range of available Nintendo characters for free. A perfect choice for parties. [Issue#320]
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Sep 1, 2022
    80
    I was really looking forward to Mario Strikers: Battle League, and for the most part it has been a worthy successor, but it’s a little hampered by the complexity of the gameplay. Even scoring goals can be a bit difficult overall. Soccer is definitely not known for high-scoring affairs but it is simply too difficult to score goals in the time allotted. This does seem to be different from what I remember in the previous games. It was a bit easier to score goals and that is definitely missed. There’s a balance that sports games need to strike, but Battle League does tend to be just a bit more difficult. Still, there is a lot to love about Mario Strikers: Battle League, but it almost made me want a remaster of the first two games more than anything.
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  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Aug 26, 2022
    40
    Nostalgia is a dangerous thing. In our memories, 'Super Mario strikers' on our Gamecube was the best of the best, unmatched and wonderful. Fair is not fair, as it sets the bar extremely high for 'Mario strikers battle league'. But there's more: this game feels like it's not quite finished.
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