Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – Nintendo Switch

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a turn-based tactical adventure game developed by Ubisoft in collaboration with Nintendo. It is the sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and continues the crossover between the Mario franchise and Ubisoft's Rabbids characters.

Here are some key details about the game:

Overview

• Release Date: October 20, 2022
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Genre: Turn-based strategy, adventure

Gameplay

The game blends strategic combat with exploration:

• Combat: Players control a team of characters (a mix of Mario characters and Rabbids dressed as Mario characters). The combat features a gridless movement system, giving players more freedom than in its predecessor.
• Exploration: The game includes more expansive overworld exploration, puzzles, and activities.
• Sparks: Unique power-ups called "Sparks" (hybrid creatures of Lumas and Rabbids) offer special abilities and buffs to characters.

Characters

• Playable characters include Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and new characters like Rabbid Rosalina.
• The game also introduces an original villain, Cursa, who seeks to corrupt the universe.

Story

The plot revolves around stopping Cursa, who is spreading chaos across the galaxy by corrupting Sparks and planets. Players travel to different planets, each with unique environments and challenges.

Reception

The game received positive reviews for its improved mechanics, charming presentation, and creativity. It's praised as a fun and accessible strategy game for both younger players and fans of tactical RPGs.