Mario can equip a variety of blasters, each with different designs, power levels and super effects. Mario’s firearm (still can’t believe I’m typing those two words together) is a reliable weapon that excels a mid-range. Add a reaction shot, stomp jump and the ability to increase the attack power of team members and you have a solid jack-of-all-trades. He’s also a great close-to-midrange fighter thanks to his use of the Blaster and Melee Hammer. As is the case with many of his appearances and team-up games, Mario boasts being an all-rounder who adapts well to a variety of situations. It’s-a Mario! Nintendo’s lovable, pudgy plumber taps into his inner Mega Man by equipping a blaster in his latest quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom. In the meantime, let’s start with a quick character primer. I plan on updating this guide with new info so feel free to check back regularly. For tips on how doing combination attacks and skills with the various characters, don’t forget to check out my guide: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Skill Chains & Ability Combos. Here’s a quick primer on all sorts of info from the game, including characters, skills, super effects and the like. That being said, this isn’t your typical Mario game and there’s a bunch of new stuff for Mario fans to learn and keep track of.

And after playing a good part of the game, I’m happy to report that it’s just as fun as I hoped it would be. It’s Mario! And Rabbids! And fused Mario-Rabbid, uh, things!Īs a fan of Mario and XCOM, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is one of my most anticipated games of this year. Follow Technobubble poobah Jason Hidalgo’s shenanigans on Twitter or his Tabiasobi Youtube channel. Technobubble covers games, gadgets, technology and all things geek.

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