Item: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Rating: 8.7
Author: Bryan DeLoach

Surprisingly fun, addictive, and just very well made game. I was initially turned off by the Rabbids (remind me of Minions) and by the turn based style. But once you get the hang of the gameplay, it’s actually really fun and engaging. Also quite challenging. You really need to think strategically as you get further along. Enemies and bosses are unique and challenging, and the characters all slowly gain all sorts of cool abilities and weapons as you progress, graphics are great and the character animations are all very charming and well done. I actually couldn’t put this game down until I finished it (which is rare for me) and I was bummed it wasn’t longer (about 20-25 hours). But fortunately there’s also DLC with Donkey Kong which is pretty great too. Small cons for me, the progression is pretty linear, and while the level design has some decent puzzles to solve in between battles, it felt a little lackluster to explore. The battles, bosses, and character upgrading are really the star. And honestly I wish the campaign was a little longer, but that might just be me. Small nitpicks! Overall a real blast to play and definitely a hidden underrated gem.

Surprisingly fun, addictive, and just very well made game. I was initially turned off by the Rabbids (remind me of Minions) and by the turn based style. But once you get the hang of the gameplay, it’s actually really fun and engaging. Also quite challenging. You really need to think strategically as you get further along. Enemies and bosses are unique and challenging, and the characters all slowly gain all sorts of cool abilities and weapons as you progress, graphics are great and the character animations are all very charming and well done. I actually couldn’t put this game down until I finished it (which is rare for me) and I was bummed it wasn’t longer (about 20-25 hours). But fortunately there’s also DLC with Donkey Kong which is pretty great too. 
Small cons for me, the progression is pretty linear, and while the level design has some decent puzzles to solve in between battles, it felt a little lackluster to explore. The battles, bosses, and character upgrading are really the star. And honestly I wish the campaign was a little longer, but that might just be me. Small nitpicks!
Overall a real blast to play and definitely a hidden underrated gem.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

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Bryan DeLoach