Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
20th Oct 2022, $59.99
20th Oct 2022, £49.99
1st Dec 2022
- Series
- Tags
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
- Addons / DLC
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC 2: The Last Spark Hunter
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC 3: Rayman in the Phantom Show
Reviews
We promise the Rabbids’ antics aren’t too annoying
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came about like a fever dream in 2017. Nintendo lending Ubisoft its poster child franchise? A Rabbid dressing up as Princess Peach? Mario wielding a gun? Madness. More surprising still, it turned out to be a ridiculously good strategy game – one of the best on...
DLC Reviews
Rayman is raving
2017’s Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle had one of the best DLCs we’ve ever seen a game starring Mario receive. The Donkey Kong Adventure story expansion saw Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky team up with Rabbid Peach to take on tons of reworked enemies and tons of tight, tactical challenges. It proved Ubisoft knew how to make a...
Review Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter (Switch) - Fun But Safe DLC Lacks Spark
Not enough reason to spend more time with Rabbids
To the surprise of pretty much everyone, the original Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle became one of the best tactics games on the Nintendo Switch. We loved its tight, puzzle-like missions and vibrant world that somehow presented Ubisoft’s Rabbids as less-than-annoying – even, dare we say,...
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Guides
Guide Where To Buy Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope On Switch - Best Deals And Special Editions
Standard, Gold and Cosmic Editions
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is now available for Nintendo Switch – you can check out our full review if you'd like to learn more – and plenty of options are available for you to buy at retail. We're keeping track of all the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as its Gold and Cosmic...
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- Controls
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Accessibility data by Family Gaming Database
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope News
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (29th March)
A storm is coming...
We're here, everyone. The last weekend before Nintendo's big Switch 2 Direct. Give yourselves a pat on the back - we made it. As for this week..? Well, it was super quiet, nothing happened, man. Heh, only kidding, we had another Nintendo Direct. It was quite the surprise, but it was certainly packed with interesting...
News Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop Sale Welcomes A Handful Of Sweet Savings (North America)
Let's-a save!
Nintendo's MAR10 Day eShop sale is wrapping up in North America this weekend (16th March). So, if there are any titles starring Mario & friends that you have been meaning to check out, this is your friendly reminder to get in there and make the most of the savings while they're still around! It wouldn't be MAR10 Day without an...
News Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Harsh" Ubisoft Comment On 'Sparks Of Hope'
"It was a bit hurtful"
In a recent interview with VGC, Mario + Rabbids director Davide Soliani recalled the moment when the team received word from Ubisoft regarding the sales performance of 2022's Sparks of Hope. In short, the game didn't meet Ubisoft's internal expectations, with CEO Yves Guillemot even mentioning that Ubi
News Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Fantastic" Time With Nintendo, Would Be Open To Collab Again
"If one day Nintendo wants to knock on our door"
Davide Soliani, the creative mind behind Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope, left Ubisoft last year and formed his own indie studio, Day 4 Night, with the help of
News Composer Grant Kirkhope Joins Davide Soliani's New Indie Studio
"There’s no way out now."
Davide Soliani, the director of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, recently revealed his new indie studio, Day 4 Night. Focused on delivering "deeply heartfelt and original games that innovate in storytelling and design", its a bold new venture for the creator who had previously spent 25...
News Mario + Rabbids Director Davide Soliani Launches New Studio, Working On Original IP
With the help of former Red Dead Redemption lead designer
Back in July, the Mario + Rabbids creative director Davide Soliani announced he would leave Ubisoft after 25 years, with 11 of those years dedicated to his Nintendo-exclusive series. Now, in an update, it’s been announced he’ll be opening a brand new studio called Day 4 Night alongside...
News Mario + Rabbids Producer Leaves Ubisoft Milan After "16 Incredible Years"
Following the creative director's exit in July
It seems to be the end of an era for Mario + Rabbids, with producer Cristina Nava announcing her departure from Ubisoft Milan. This follows the exit of the series creative director David Soliani, who announced in July he would "embark on a new adventure'. Nava spent "16 incredible years" at Ubisoft and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd August)
It's the weekend, thank goodness!
Good grief, is that August already? The passage of time may have left us spooked, but the promise of a more densely-packed Switch release schedule in the months to come is exciting! Anyway, back to this week. We saw a rather dry Nintendo financial report with declining year-on-year software and hardware sales after...
News Mario + Rabbids Director Davide Soliani Leaves Ubisoft After 25 Years
"Thanks a lot for everything, truly"
Davide Soliani, the creative director for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and its sequel, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, has announced he has left Ubisoft after 25 years. Posted on social media, the announcement states "After 25 years, 11 of which beautifully spent working with Nintendo on Mario+Rabbids along...
News Play Mario + Rabbids For Free In Nintendo Switch Online's New Free Game Trial
Sparking hope for our bank balance
Update: This Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial has now been announced for Europe too. Whether you have a North American or European NSO subscription, you can play Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for free until 14th July. Hot off the back of Darkest Dungeon II, Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial...
Previews
Video Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Talks Your Ear Off, But Has Fun In Spades
Our hands-on impressions after three hours
Recently we were invited down to Nintendo's UK headquarters by Ubisoft – we can only assume they got permission first – to have a bash at the upcoming strategy bwaaah-athon that is Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. We sat down and were able to play around three hours of the turn-based tactical crossover...
About The Game
Team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat a malevolent entity and save your Spark companions. Explore planets throughout the galaxy as you uncover mysterious secrets and compelling quests!
- Build your dream team with three heroes from an eclectic roster of nine.
- Take down all new bosses, along with some familiar enemies throughout the galaxy.
- Rescue the adorable Sparks throughout the galaxy, who provide distinct powers that will help you in battle.
- Unleash your heroes' skills but be strategic as you dash your enemies, team jump on your allies, and hide behind covers.
Comments 3
Hey Ubisoft. How about "The Dog Island" for Switch?
I'm so excited! The field encounters and free camera make me think of the Super Mario RPG re-imagining I've secretly wished for.
Really thought this was landing in Japan first. I know it was announced for them first.
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