

Gameplay is solid, but it comes at a cost: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope lacks the same level of visual accomplishment as its predecessor.

Tech-wise, we're looking at another outing for Ubisoft's Snowdrop game engine, the toolset best-known for powering The Division and its sequel. Now, finally, the sequel is here, promising a substantially expanded scope alongside a reworked, more flexible combat system. It was made by Ubisoft, but had all of the polish you'd expect from a Nintendo first-party title - and arrived just a few months after the Switch debuted. This Switch-exclusive title combined X-COM style tactical gameplay with beautiful graphics and animation. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was a genuine delight when it launched some five years ago.
