Mario + Rabbids: Sparks Of Hope Blows My Mind... | Review

[@mnm4242]

Thanks for your review. I started gaming a few years ago as a 44 yr old woman (woman child, lol) and games have generally been difficult for me (apparently I have absolutely no natural ability, lol). I have had a lot of improvement though and I will not give up because I LOVE gaming. I am thrilled to learn that it is not too hard so I can have a chance to develop my skills and learn to play this type of game. Thanks so much for your review. I can't wait to start this today!!

[@withoutthejuice7193]

the great thing about these types of games is they don’t really require much skill, just a lot of strategy

[@MSDGAMEZ]

@@withoutthejuice7193 yes. Good pooint

[@dedmin6119]

It’s never too late to jump into gaming. Have fun!

[@dougdynamo9398]

This is one of the coolest comments I've seen on KZbin. Glad you picked up this amazing hobby.

[@mnm4242]

@@dougdynamo9398 Thx :)

[@xleaselife]

This is actually one of my most anticipated games of the year. I absolutely LOVED the first game. Still blows my mind that one of the most fun X-COM style games is Mario with Rabbids of all things. Thanks for the review, Matty!

[@game.positive]

There are three difficulty settings, the highest one is what I played through on and I found it provided a pretty decent challenge. It forces you to really scout and understand who you are fighting, what they are weak to and adjust your squad/sparks accordingly. I definitely think the "normal" difficulty is slightly under-tuned though, likely better fitting the target audience. great review matty!

[@jonnybravo595]

thanks, so hard difficulty then

[@game.positive]

@@jonnybravo595 that would be my recommendation!

[@maxrn3923]

If you compare the "normal" mode from SoH with KB's difficulty, would you say it's easier or on the same level troughout the game?

[@ninahagglund3298]

@@maxrn3923 I’m playing on the highest settings and I would say that this game is easier compared to KB

[@lantern108]

if (for some reason) demanding is too hard, you can make it so every couple of battles, you regen a bit of health

[@iancampbell2398]

Difficulty in this one is the best improvement for me. I don’t really like overly difficult games, but the top difficulty really makes you think and use strategy, as bosses can easily one shot you, normal enemies can kill you in 4-5 hits. Really makes you utilise your gold, items and think of party compisition. Amazing so far.

[@RJCI-R]

Exacctttllyyyy

[@matthewmcmanus2969]

Congratulations on getting your review copy 🎉 happy to see you getting the recognition you deserve. Keep up the great content man

[@bkillinm]

This is one of my favorite games at the moment, I’m about 30+ hours in and for some reason I’m compelled to 100% it

[@Sabundy]

I'm several hours into it and I'm absolutely loving it! I'm so addicted to this game now 😃

[@waywardlaser]

Just bought it! Loved the first game and I want to support this fantastic dev team.

[@princeroan]

i really hope this game sales well so we get a 3rd game. can you imagine have wario and waluigi in the game or even diddy and his sis or even the other kongs. this series has so much potential the be so much greater after every new release.

[@GMaster7]

Always enjoy the Switch reviews - glad to hear that the big changes to the formula for this sequel work well.

[@Raiderman2023]

Stoked for this game. Not buying day 1, as Ubisoft games seem to hit the sale prices after like 2 months, but definitely plan to play it.

[@cannabishornliu6119]

That's my plan too!

[@maxrn3923]

I decided to do the same, Kingdom Battle is one of my favorite games ever, so I'm excited for the sequel even if I don't like all of the changes they made. But yeah I'm hoping for a lower price too!

[@yupperdude1]

Sine it has mario in the title, i doubt it will go on sale anytime soon. Its worth the full price though i can def say that

[@cannabishornliu6119]

@@yupperdude1 Kingdom Battle is nearly every two to three months on sale in the Switch Eshop. I think Sparks of Hope will get a similar treatment in the future.

[@yupperdude1]

@@cannabishornliu6119 ahh, that’s surprising!

[@thomasharvey1151]

I hadn’t played games in a good while, had basically given them up. Due to an autoimmune disease I’m having to spend a lot more time staying stationary when possible. So I’ve been playing my son’s switch. Played Mario Odyssey, Kirby Forgotten Land, then my first Pokémon game in Pokémon Violet and now this. The Switch has some great games. Especially with Pokémon Violet and this one, Sparks of Hope. For me anyway, I think this game is awesome. It’s Mario, it has a story, has a party, fun characters, has worlds to explore, is a tactical RPG with all these RPG elements and customization and yet still feels like an action game too. It’s such a hodgepodge of so many things and pulls it off wonderfully. Was completely and pleasantly surprised by this game. I’d definitely enjoy more titles in this series, I hope they keep it going. Fills the void of Mario RPG games that kind of disappeared.

[@nickmurray7703]

I am playing on the hardest setting and I'm on world 3 and have yet to lose a single match :( ... I'm not a hardcore gamer, but after playing the first game you will find this way easier. It's still fun but the longevity would be so much better if it was twice as hard, these types of games should force you to do the side missions small things to level up to have enough XP/sparks etc to beat the main missions.

[@nhlvan]

I kinda skipped out on the first game, but reviews seem to be extremely positive for the 2nd one. Might have to get it. Also, thumbs up for the video but thumbs down for the Rangers 👎

[@bobbys5343]

GO KINGS! 🤴

[@sphereofcompassioncreation156]

If you love movement and customization in RPGs I highly recommend Disgaea! Particularly 5

[@solutionxero]

congrats on getting a review copy!!

[@johnnyscifi]

This makes me super glad to hear, as Mario Galaxy was my favourite 3d Mario game. Before we got Oddysey... I got my copy earlier on today, and will start it after I complete NieR Automata

[@pacer1705]

Very importantly, do we need Ubisoft Connect account and connect to wifi always to play Sparks of Hope game?

[@mechaotakugamer]

I cant wait to get this and I wish people could talk more about the fact that Rayman will be in this game. I feel like no one knows that

[@EriesAston]

And now you spoiled it for people. Good job

[@mechaotakugamer]

@@EriesAston ubisoft had a whole announcement video for him so I ain't spoiling nothing

[@westonmeyer3110]

@@EriesAston He is dlc

[@kp6903]

@@EriesAston there’s gonna be a ray man dlc. I’m pretty sure that’s not a spoiler it has already been announced

[@tvs26]

@@EriesAstonthat’s not a story spoiler it has been announced in a video form Ubisoft as dlc

[@Pichoniix]

This Game Deserves Goty 🐐 2022 Award 🏆 no other Game can't beat this game.

[@dans7350]

What difficulty did you play? I’m thinking of just doing the hardest.

[@maxrn3923]

Same but I also thought that I might play it on normal mode first and then on hard mode in my 2nd playthrough

[@tvs26]

I’d say to go to the hardest difficulty

[@kanight1]

Odd this is on the retro channel but the game is a new release lol 😂

[@brennenhorton2493]

Because Nintendo is known to copyright strike. He has said in the past he will cover Nintendo on Retro Rebound

[@n8doggy733]

@@brennenhorton2493 if only they put as much effort into updating their hardware 🙄

[@kanight1]

@@brennenhorton2493 ohhhh gotcha

[@joed5150]

@@brennenhorton2493 They got rid of that copyright strike nonsense years ago dude

[@TACCRUSHERR]

But in 5 years this will become retro so technically it’s 200iq plays

[@mikeyscreams]

Best game ive played all year!

[@theconsolekiller7113]

Great review. Ordered this one. Looking forward to checking it out.

[@kevinramirez3134]

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Review Scores: GamingTrend- 100% Phenomenal But Why Tho?- Perfect 10! GameHub- Perfect 5 Stars! Universo Nintendo- 9.8 out of 10 Spectacular! GameXplain- Loves It! SpazioGames- 9.1 out of 10 The Games Machine- 9 out of 10 IGN- 9 out of 10 Amazing! Nintendo World Report- 9 out of 10 GoNintendo- A Sequel Done Right! Niche Gamer- 9 out of 10 Eurogamer- Recommended! Game Rant- 4 Stars out of 5 VG247- 4 Stars out of 5 Screen Rant- 4.5 Stars out of 5 GamingBolt- 9 out of 10 GameReactor- 9 out of 10 Starbit- 9 out of 10 Comicbook- 4.5 out of 5 Atomix- 90% Pocket Tactics- 9 out of 10 GameSpew- 9 out of 10 Outstanding! The Loadout- 9 out of 10 GamesRadar- 4.5 Stars out of 5 Metro GameCentral- 9 out of 10 Nintenderos- 9.0 out of 10 Shacknews- 9 out of 10 Twinfinite- 4.5 out of 5 Great! Vooks- 4.5 Stars out of 5 WellPlayed- 9 out of 10 Gamepressure- 9.0 out of 10 Superb! NintendoWire- 9 out of 10 Polygon- One of the Greatest Mario Spinoffs! NME- 4 Stars out of 5 VideoGamesChronicle- 4 Stars out of 5 Cinelinx- 4 Stars out of 5 Dot Esports- 9 out of 10

[@miguelcrafter2997]

The Mario + Rabbids series is fully underrated, i understand that people don't lime because its different from other Mario games or because they don't like the Rabbids but this game is just so awesom and it would be cool to get a 3rd one even if it sounds crazy

[@Profalcon1078]

Waited for this game and it was so worth it. Bought day 1 and loved it and currently 100%ing it. Definitely my top 10 switch games. Soundtrack slaps and graphics are good. Some technical glitches but overall amazing. Combat is so satisfying too. Love this game

[@Domenic1407]

… I can’t believe I’m saying this but… pls give Ubisoft the Mario and Luigi rpg franchise to work on… seeing both running around in those feels, Luigi stumbling behind Mario… man I really miss those games

[@Drstrange3000]

Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga is still my favorite Mario game and top game of all time to this day.

[@FullMetalB]

I feel like I'm the only one that's put off by all the changes. Random battles, open worlds, free movement during battle. Not what I loved about the first game.

[@KennyMaximum]

Go home lol

[@FullMetalB]

@@KennyMaximum but...I am home?

[@rello2fine]

@@FullMetalB then stay there

[@FullMetalB]

@@rello2fine You said that too late! I already left, sorry.

[@maxrn3923]

I'm also very critical to the changes they made, because of the same reason, the first game was amazing how it was. But on the other hand I think we should be open minded to changes, maybe they are cool too?

[@Natseldu]

Nicely done review but imo you forgot to talk about the incredible cast of composers for this game.

[@srswriter1165]

Seeing as this is on the Retro Rebound channel, and related to the game being reviewed (albeit loosely nowadays), I feel it's fair to suggest playing the Rayman games. The first three, in particular, are part of platformer history and definitely deserve a look on the channel later down the line.

[@daquenking5261]

I going to buy this game as well.

[@VictorHernandez-cz1be]

Congrats on the code, man 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@eathenalexander2836]

Remember how much you said you liked trunks. And I'm now realizing your hair cut is very similar to his .

[@indiesongwriter5474]

I hope that they add one more difficulty level. To be honest, the way to do it yourself is to underlevel and that's always an option

[@mondmaedle]

For me it feels a lot easier than the first game, even in the toughest mode.

[@indiesongwriter5474]

It does seem easier to me too. I would encourage you to not fully level yourself to give yourself a challenge.. or half level.. if you have 20 points, use 10 of them

[@indiesongwriter5474]

@@jaretco6423 it's still too easy even on hardest setting imho

[@markransom9198]

dude, you look so 90s.. it's awesome

[@OtterKing133]

I’m like a level into the first one and even though it’s catered for children I still feel like I suck at the gameplay. It’s fun as hell tho

[@murderman8578]

Get Good Monkey boy

[@joed5150]

It's catering to EVERYONE not children. Also I highly doubt children care about they type of games

[@OtterKing133]

@@joed5150 I mean it’s easy enough for children it ain’t dark souls or tough unless you’re stupid like me

[@Joe_334]

@@joed5150 Dumping on Super Mario baddies should be for everyone. It's hilarious.

[@DaveBudness]

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Cosmic Edition / Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Gold Edition - Nintendo Switch Wondering which version too get.

[@rhyuu-bc8vl]

Would love to see a video on the upcoming Rayman expansion for this game when it releases

[@devincorns409]

I bought this game for my friend at work for a secret Santa thing 😝

[@larrz547]

What skin does it give you at 100 percent?

[@hanginwithyourbuds6240]

I'm gonna buy this one before I've even played the first one lol

[@bradleyjones5932]

will be picking it up next week , would get it sooner , but had to put down my pre-order for Bayonetta 3, thanks for the review,

[@noelteague1109]

does it have any unlockables in it? : D

[@mr.lantern1111]

Rabbid Mario is not the most broken character in the game. Rabbid Rosalina EASILY takes that title. With just a couple specific sparks, she can beat entire battle single-handedly, while taking little to no damage.

[@BlakesView]

Love your videos, Matty! I don't know how this falls under retro, but I will allow it ;)

[@periodvicky]

who was your favorite character to play as?

[@riproky12]

Love the sweater go Boys in Blue!!!

[@danielproctor5237]

Great review, thanks!!

[@Game-slayer69]

Lets go rangers!! Love the content!

[@thisisampo]

It feels like a good version of the LEGO Movie 2 video game which I found to be very boring, this ones also galaxy oriented but just better

[@trevingodbolt-ep3pg]

It seems awesome I like it I might check it out and buy it reminds me of the old Mario on Nintendo 64 super Mario that's what I think of it but a new version of it how it's played and the graffiti

[@XxChristmanXx04]

You should keep doing new games with some old thrown in. Loving the content!

[@bobbys5343]

GO KINGS !!! 🤴

[@Philippines1780]

i bought it today ❤

[@traviscrooks7038]

I love this game it’s great!

[@connorkillmice]

i’m waiting for versus mode

[@garethbeaton8414]

Got it 25£ Asda UK didn't think I'd like it naw up all night trying to 100% it all it's amazing can see the move n why n64 to today that have best graphic for video games not cod or next Jen life like sume just want a game Nintendo sega knows what we really want

[@29Ildar29]

Panarin is the best.

[@PaulieWalnuts13]

Very retro 😂

[@DEVILTAZ35]

It is just more 30 fps low res crap which is unacceptable in 2022. Nintendo need to hurry up and release the next console.

[@playblox7508]

Go Rangers. Rangers and video games…my perfect channel.

[@the.old.kanye.]

no coop :(

[@ts7844]

Over the top title gets more views. There is no way this game could ever be described as ‘mind blowing’

[@RabidCycler]

😂

[@matthewbarrios1028]

I thought the first was just ok. Ubisoft did a good job with it and I like tactical RPGs, so I liked it. But I wasn't wowed or amazed. This game does look better and more fleshed out.

[@garethbeaton8414]

I got the mario galaxy from start

[@frogclaws2354]

you should play Rayman 2 and 3 broo

[@Kattycha]

After a few years hanging with Mario and the gang, obliviously, thos3 rabibds learn how to speak. The6 may b3 dumb, but not that d7mb

[@MusicMan75636]

play epic mickey its underrated

[@aquariumcockpit9949]

Awesome

[@everythingisbizzaaaaaro3694]

Looking forward to this game, but I'll probably wait til it goes on sale. The first one can usually be found on sale for 20 bucks. Hopefully the same happens with this one around the Holidays.

[@Gorkhin]

This game isn't gonna go for 20 bucks in just 2 months lol.

[@everythingisbizzaaaaaro3694]

@@Gorkhin You're likely right. Even though I don't think the original was out long before going on sale. It was smart to do, being that I wouldn't have spent 40-50 on it at the time.

[@periodvicky]

@@everythingisbizzaaaaaro3694 true i’ll wait for a sale too, it probably won’t be very long before it gets a price drop!

[@mallaothman]

GG

[@DanielHernandez-wk4nt]

LGR

[@parksjl3]

😃👍

[@rawstmv]

I found this game incredibly easy, total step down from the first.

[@tvs26]

I disagree completely but ok

[@rawstmv]

@@jaretco6423 yea that doesn't do anything. Like most games these days that "hardest" is just not letting the game hold your hand the whole way through.

[@4evrluvbk]

Fourth!

[@andrewterrell4019]

First🎉

[@brianleal87]

This game is not NEARLY old enough to be deemed " retro", if you aren't going to play and review the hundreds of actual retro games that came out 20 years ago, then just take this channel down, it's getting embarrassing

[@fy4b230]

Game is fun af. But if this game blows your mind, yikes, gaming has really declined.

[@notreal6032]

It has no multiplayer. It's useless.

[@yaboiflats6986]

Screw Mario screw rabbids we need rayman4! Can't believe they doin rayman dirty like this

[@Dreambuilderbricks]

So these are called a TURN BASED GAME... I just played the 1st game of this series, Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle...and in less than 1 hour it was the WORST MARIO GAME EVER CREATED!!! So if this game has the same turn based style play, this will be JUST AS BAD!!! My rating is 2/10! 😔 😠

[@DankerTVTimeCapsule]

Just to give you a heads up if you get future review copies you need to use #freegame.

[@damienx0x]

No he doesn't.