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Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

Mario and the Rabbids collide again in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. In this sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Mario and his friends enjoy the company of their new Rabbid friends until suddenly the world is enveloped in darkness, and a mysterious manta ray kidnaps Peach. Following her, the heroes learn that a villain named Cursa wants to use the power of Sparks, a fusion of Lumas and Rabbids, to conquer the galaxy. The action-tactical gameplay returns, removing the grid-based system in favor of a free-roaming one, making engagements far more action-packed than before on this Nintendo Switch exclusive.

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
October 20, 2022
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Paris
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
Snowdrop
Franchise
Mario Kart

Platform(s)
Switch
How Long To Beat
21 Hours
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