Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle sounds like a really silly idea, and it is. Rabbids are silly, and Mario is hard to take seriously, too. But instead of just making a gimmick game with Mario-style platforming or Rabbids-style minigames, Ubisoft crafted a genuinely deep, challenging strategy RPG...

Deceptively deep, complex gameplay; Tons of maps and challenges; Well-executed, fun premise

Squad sizes are limited; No online or competitive multiplayer modes

Wacky yet challenging, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle serves turn-based gameplay at a break-neck pace.

Complex; nuanced strategy; Unique movement mechanics; Surprisingly action-packed for a strategy game; Tons of content; Great fan service for Nintendo characters

Sudden difficulty spikes in boss fights; Repetitive puzzles; Underwhelming story

Without a doubt, there are very few collaborations that have ever raised the eyebrows of the collective gaming community quite like that of the unlikely union of Nintendo's Mario and Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids franchises.

Positives + Solid combat mechanics + Most unlikely franchise pairing actually works + Strong visuals and animations + Co-op based challenge mode

Negatives; Can get downright hard at times; Players that focus on a few characters may face hard times later; Mistakes can cost you

It's always neat when franchises work so well together unexpectedly. Kingdom Hearts (Disney + Final Fantasy) immediately comes to mind, and now there's Mario + Rabbids. It should come as no surprise that the Rabbids are behind Mushroom Kingdom's new look and inhabitants thanks to a device that...

Fun turn based strategy game that skillfully combines two different franchises

Second hand owners won't have the weapon advantage of the original owner

There's a number of people who see evil when they look in a Rabbid's eyes. They don't see the playful nature of a mischievous scamp, they see a Bugs Bunny that's befriended Trainspotting's Sick Boy.

Looks like a mainline Mario game; Linking up to cause damage is joy when it comes off; Rabbid Peach

Some battles go on a bit longer than wanted

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle should not work and should not be this fun, but it does work and it is that much fun. Ubisoft has done a commendable job in bridging two franchises together. If you're a Nintendo Switch owner, this is one game you should put into your library.

Exciting gameplay; Decent challenge; Colourful; vibrant world

Little offered in terms of content in the worlds

How Ubisoft's Rabbids become intertwined with Nintendo's Mushroom Kingdom, featuring Mario and friends, is unimportant. Ambivalence towards Rabbid-style toilet humor might cause you to question this dubious marriage, but there's an admirable and wholehearted commitment in Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom...

Deep and exciting turn-based combat system; Satisfyingly challenging difficulty; Flexible options and helpful tools encourage progress and experimentation; An undeniably charming; vibrant world

Some minor technical imperfections

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a great entry point for strategy games, and has a ton of layered depth to keep seasoned tacticians engaged for days on end.

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Admit it! When you first heard that Ubisoft had landed itself the Mario license to make a strategy game that starred its polarizing cast of insane “not-Minions†Rabbids, you just about burst a blood vessel in your brain. "Who do they think they are, messing with an iconic character in this way?

Mario + Rabbids defies the stigma the Rabbids bring to the table and delivers a solid tactics-based game.

Amazing soundtrack; solid tactical gameplay; great graphics and world variety

No way to rewind moves; difficulty spikes