Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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| Developer | Ubisoft Milan[1] Ubisoft Paris[1] Ubisoft Montpellier[2][3] Ubisoft Pune[2][3] Ubisoft Chengdu[2][3] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Publisher | Ubisoft[4] (NA, EMEA, OC, SEA, SK, TW, HK, CN) Nintendo (JP only) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch | ||||||||||||||||||
| Release date |  October 20, 2022[5] October 20, 2022[6] October 20, 2022[7] October 20, 2022[8] October 20, 2022[9] October 20, 2022[10] October 20, 2022[11] October 20, 2022[12] December 2, 2022[13] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Strategy | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Media | Nintendo Switch:  Game Card Digital download | ||||||||||||||||||
- Everyone 10+
- Seven years and older
- General
- Six years and older
- General audience
- Six years and older
- All ages
- Six years and older
- Seven years and olderMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a Nintendo Switch game released on October 20, 2022. It is the second game in the Mario + Rabbids series, and the sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Like its predecessor, the game is a crossover featuring characters from the Mario franchise and Ubisoft's Rabbids series, and sees the return of characters from the previous game in addition to introducing new ones such as Rabbid versions of Rosalina and Lumas named Sparks.[4] The game contains nine playable characters with a team of three allies like its predecessor. The game's story revolves around the cast venturing through space and traveling to different planets to rescue the Sparks. Also similar to its predecessor, the game was leaked ahead of its official announcement, on Nintendo's official website hours prior to the Ubisoft Forward 2021 broadcast.[14]
While Nintendo is publishing the game in Japan like it did its predecessor, Ubisoft is taking publishing duties for South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan over from Nintendo.
Plot
An entity named Cursa wants to consume the Sparks' energy and take over the galaxy, spreading Darkmess, a type of dark matter, across its planets. She takes control of Bowser's army and sends her own minions to capture the Sparks, leading Mario and his team to rescue them and save the galaxy. Along the way, Bowser joins Mario on his journey so he can reclaim his army.[15][16]
Characters
Playable
There are nine playable characters in the main game. Of the eight playable characters from the previous game's main campaign, six of them return in this game, as Yoshi and Rabbid Yoshi are stated to be on a vacation and do not return.[17] Likewise, Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky from the Donkey Kong Adventure campaign are also absent. Four new playable characters are introduced in this game, including Bowser, who was a boss in the previous game, and Rayman, who is set to appear as DLC. Like the previous game, the player creates a party of up to four to travel the worlds and fight in battles, though this time, Mario is not required to be in the party at all times.
The following descriptions are taken from the game's official website.
| Mario[4] Cheerful, playful, helpful, courageous hero |
Rabbid Peach[4] Charismatic, divalicious, cunning, social hero |
Bowser (new)[4] Troublemaker, mighty, greedy, angry hero |
Rabbid Rosalina (new)[4] Highly educated, cultured, poised, drowsy hero |
Rabbid Luigi[4] Brave, childish, curious, naive hero |
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| Standing up to evil, in the Mushroom Kingdom or even the entire galaxy, this legendary mustachioed hero is always ready for new adventures. | Always on the lookout for the perfect selfie (and to attract Mario's attention), this social media "star" can also be a skilled fighter and healer when it comes to defending her teammates. | Bowser joins the team, and he is not happy about it! Cursa stole his minions, and he is not going to let them get away with it, even if it means partnering with Mario, the Rabbids, and their friends. | When you believe your ancestors were noble, it's only natural to conduct yourself with such airs and pose. Rabbid Rosalina is smart, and ready to battle alongside her team to help destroy any threat! | Adorable doesn't mean defenceless, Rabbid Luigi is living proof of this. He may be naive, but he is also astoundingly brave and always tries his very best to fight for his friends. |
| Peach[4] Kind, diligent, adventurous, graceful hero |
Rabbid Mario[4] Fearless, intrepid, musician, hotheaded hero |
Luigi[4] Benevolent, anxious, loyal, gentle hero |
Edge (new)[4] Strong, independent, confident, proud hero |
Rayman (new, DLC)[18] |
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| Peach isn't just a princess. She's so much more. Her genture nature belies the fact that she is both determined and fearless when protecting the innocent. She will not let her friends down. | Rabbid Mario is a brave-hearted warrior who refuses to retreat even in the face of the most daunting enemies. In this new quest, he gets another chance to show off his best asset: his amazing mustache. | Luigi can be a bit nervous at times, but this never holds him back. Indeed, Mario's brother and fellow hero of the Mushroom Kingdom always surpasses himself when it comes to helping the people he loves. | Edge is cool and independent. Her only motivation is to save the Sparks and the galaxy. Her sense of justice will not let her give up until her mission is complete. |
Allies
- Jeanie[19]
- Sparks[4]
- Twinkle
- Starburst[20]
- Aquanox[20]
- Reflector[20]
- Exosphere[20]
- Glitter[20]
- Toxiquake[20]
- Pyrogeddon[20]
- Ethering[20]
- Vampdash[20]
- Cryogeddon
- Electroid[21]
- Pyrostar[21]
- Zephyrquake[21]
- Zephystar
- Regenesis[21]
- Electrogeddon[21]
- Cryobolide[21]
- Aquaquake[21]
- Pulser[22]
- Decibel[23]
- Aquadash
- Electrodash
- Screech
- Toxicomet
- Vampastra
- Zephyrdash
- Wildclaw Master
- Squashette Master
- Oozer Master
- Gargantufan
- Scoper Master
- Drizzle
- Beep-0[15]
Bosses
- Cursa[15]
- Giant Wildclaw, a boss of the Sunrise Temple[24]
- Darkmess Eyes, which possess an enemy or element and must be all destroyed to progress[23]
- Midnite,[25] a purple-blue-haired ghost Rabbid, part of the Spark Hunters[26][24]
- Wiggler, a boss possessed by Darkmess that chases after the Wiggler Train[21]
- Bedrock,[27] a giant, blocky Rabbid dressed as a Greco-Roman wrestler, part of the Spark Hunters[28][26]
- Daphne, a plant-like Rabbid with vine tentacles, part of the Spark Hunters[26]
- Darkmess Bowser
- Darkmess Edge
Golden pipe bosses
- Giant Goomba, a large Goomba covered in Darkmess[26]
- Giant Squashette, a large Squasher with a blue dress covered in Darkmess
- Giant Depleter, a larger version of a Depleter covered in Darkmess
- Giant Magikoopa, a larger version of a Magikoopa covered in Darkmess
- Giant Magnafowl, a larger version of a Magnafowl covered in Darkmess
Enemies
- Goombas[4]
- Armored Goombas,[23] Goombas with pots on their heads[29]
- Bob-ombs[4]
- Magikoopas[30]
- Stooges,[31] cloaked Rabbids with skull masks[32]
- Flamin' Stooges,[23] which wear dragon heads and cause the Burn status effect[28]
- Sea Stooges, which wear fish heads and cause the Wet status effect[21]
- Wildclaws, large tiger-Rabbid hybrids that chase a hero when attacked[32][24]
- Deep Freezes, arctic versions that cause the Frostbite status effect[24]
- Magnafowls, black versions that use rubber chickens as weapons[26]
- Riptides, blue versions that hold fish-shaped objects[33]
- Squashers,[34] large, pig-like Rabbids that carry Thwomps on their backs[32]
- A giant version covered in Darkmess[35]
- Floating, cloaked Rabbids with long hair and invisible eyes[28]
- Scopers, little sniper Rabbids dressed in gray wolf costumes[23]
- Lone Wolves, arctic versions[32][21]
- Stone masks, Rabbid-shaped rocks that blow gusts of wind[36]
Other
- Rabbids[32]
- Toads[26]
- Rosalina[37]
- Lumas[23]
- Augie, a large, bearded Rabbid that resides in water and wields a staff,[32] and the warden of Beacon Beach's planet[38]
- Twinkle (Spark of Light), the source of power of the lighthouse of Beacon Beach[24]
- Captain Orion,[24] a large, mustachioed Rabbid and sea captain,[32] and the warden of Pristine Peaks' planet[38]
- Prof. Backpack, a small explorer Rabbid wearing a large backpack[28]
- Sullivan, the engineer of the Wiggler Train[21]
- Cheep Cheeps[32]
- Bloopers[26]
- A large, bearded lumberjack Rabbid with a beaver/raccoon-like creature on its head[32]
- DJ Cheep Tuna, a DJ Rabbid wearing a Cheep Cheep hat[32][22]
- Moles[21]
- Salesbot 9.99+TX,[23] a floating robot with long arms and Rabbid-like ears that sells items[22]
- Manta, a giant, flying, dark manta ray that releases Darkmess[23]
- A bee Rabbid with pigtails[26]
- A Rabbid with a pinecone-like head capable of controlling the fall leaves[26]
- Chain Chomps[22]
- Rabbid Mechakoopas, Mechakoopa-Rabbid hybrids that Bowser can summon[22]
- Penguins[39]
- Dragoneels
- Conkdors
- Rabbid Kong
Items
Objects
- WM ARC, the team's spaceship[37]
- Warp Pipe[40]
- P Switch[32]
- Jump Panel[21]
- Treasure Chest[24]
- Wiggler Train[21]
- Teleport Flags[24]
- Red Ring[24]
- Green Ring[24]
- Darkmess Portal, which summons an enemy the next turn and can be destroyed[23]
- Purified Darkmess Energy[23]
Locations
- Mushroom Kingdom[23]
- Beacon Beach, a sunny beach area with a temple known as the Sunrise Temple[38][19]
- Pristine Peaks, a snowy area with a mountain, caves, and a palace known as the Winter Palace[38][19]
- Palette Prime[24]
- Terra Flora, a green and flowery planet with a volcano known as Mt. Spout, which the team uses the Wiggler Train to reach. A tree known as the Everbloom Tree is also found here.[21]
- Barrendale Mesa[41]
- Cursa's Stronghold[42]
Release
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be released in two editions: the Standard Edition, which only includes the base game, and the Gold Edition, which includes the game, a Season Pass featuring downloadable content packs (which contain additional story, characters, quests, and battles), and the Galactic Prestige Pack (also referred to as the Galactic Prestige Collection), a series of space-themed skins for the characters' weapons. Pre-ordering either edition gives the player the Megabug Collection, skins for each character's weapon based on Megabug, the main antagonist of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.[43]
References to other games
- Super Mario World: An arrangement of the athletic theme from this game plays during the various Chuck Challenges.
- Super Mario Galaxy: An arrangement of the Comet Observatory theme, "Rosalina in the Observatory", plays when Rabbid Rosalina is introduced in the game's cinematic trailer.[44] The first three notes of the main melody also play when Rabbid Rosalina uses her Ennui attack.[21]
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Weapon skins based on Megabug are available as part of the Megabug Collection pre-order bonus.[43]
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
Key artwork
Mario, Bowser, Rabbid Rosalina, and Starburst
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Starburst
Rabbid Peach throwing a Bob-omb
Staff
- Main article: List of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope staff
As with its predecessor, Xavier Manzanares and Davide Soliani respectively acted as the lead producer and creative director for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.[1] Grant Kirkhope also reprised his role as the composer for the soundtrack from the previous game, this time being joined by Gareth Coker and Yoko Shimomura.[45][16][16]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | マリオ＋ラビッツ ギャラクシーバトル Mario + Rabittsu Gyarakushī Batoru |
Mario + Rabbids Galaxy Battle |
| Chinese (simplified) | 马力欧+疯狂兔子 星耀之愿 Mǎlìōu + Fēngkuáng Tùzǐ Xīngyào zhī yuàn |
Mario + Rabbids Hope of the Sparks |
| Chinese (traditional) | 瑪利歐 ＋ 瘋狂兔子 希望之星 Mǎlìōu + Fēngkuáng Tùzǐ xīwàng zhī xīng |
Mario + Rabbids Stars of Hope |
| French | Mario + The Lapins Crétins Sparks of Hope |
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope |
| Korean | Mario + Rabbids 반짝이는 희망 Mario + Rabbids Banjjag-ineun Huimang |
Mario + Rabbids Sparkling Hope |
| Russian | Mario + Rabbids Искры надежды Mario + Rabbids Iskry nadezhdy |
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope |
External links
- Official website, available in multiple languages for various regions, courtesy of Ubisoft
- Official North American Nintendo game page
- Official European Nintendo game page
- Official Japanese website, courtesy of Nintendo
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