Mario Strikers: Battle League

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4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 415 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 106 out of 415
  2. Mixed: 77 out of 415
  3. Negative: 232 out of 415
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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
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73

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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