Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) | Switch Game
Overview
- Number of Players
- 4
- Genre
- Puzzle, RPG
- Release Date
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Nintendo Switch
- 29th Aug 2017
- 29th Aug 2017
- Series
- Rabbids, Mario + Rabbids
- Tags
- E3 2017
- Official Site
- mario-rabbids.com
- Addons / DLC
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: Donkey Kong Adventure (Switch eShop)
Screenshots (12)
Reviews
DLC Reviews
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Guides
About The Game
This is the story of an unexpected encounter between Mario and the irreverent Rabbids. The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the Rabbids into the once-peaceful area, splintering this beloved land. To bring order back to the Kingdom, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through four different worlds.
Join these eight heroes to explore a new world twisted by the mischievous Rabbids, filled with secrets and nods to classic Mario games! Outwit unpredictable enemies in dynamic turn-based combat and co-op challenges, and solve puzzles along the way. Discover a feel-good and modern combat adventure designed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ system, playable anywhere, anytime, with anyone.
Mario + Rabbids® Kingdom Battle will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2017.
Features
AN EPIC JOURNEY STARRING EIGHT HEROES
- Embark with your team of heroes on an epic quest to free your friends and put the Mushroom Kingdom back in order!
- Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Yoshi will join forces with four Rabbids heroes, each with their own unique personalities: boastful Rabbid Mario, fearful Rabbid Luigi, sassy Rabbid Peach, and off-his-rocker Rabbid Yoshi.
- Explore four iconic worlds filled with chests and secrets, solve puzzles, and defeat unpredictable enemies on the battlefield.
A CRAZY TACTICAL ADVENTURE
- Mario and his friends will use never-before-seen weapons to engage in combat with their foes. With an arsenal of more than 250 weapons with unique statistics and specificities, players will choose how best to equip each of their eight heroes.
- Turn-based gameplay allows players to take the time they need to position their heroes and unleash their actions.
- Play additional co-op challenges with a friend in local multiplayer, featuring three levels of difficulty. Share a pair of Joy-Con™ controllers or use your Nintendo Switch™ Pro Controllers.
A FRESH MARIO EXPERIENCE
- Discover the Mushroom Kingdom like you never have before — twisted by the mischievous Rabbids!
- Experience a feel-good adventure filled with humor, epic music, vibrant animation, and colorful visuals, powered by the Snowdrop™ engine.
DESIGNED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH
- A game as appealing in handheld mode as on your TV screen.
- Play everywhere, and even on the go, thanks to short game sessions.
- Unlock new in-game features with your amiibo™ figures.
The best co-op games on Switch
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By
Jon Bitner
Nintendo Switch is home to some of the best cooperative games on the market. Whether you’re looking for something fast-paced like Streets of Rage 4 or creative like Minecraft, there’s no shortage of incredible co-op games on Switch. However, finding the best ones can be challenging — thanks to Switch’s gigantic library, you’ll have to wade through thousands of games before stumbling upon the best.
Below you’ll find our list of the best Switch co-op games. This includes recent releases such as TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, along with games that can be played both competitively and cooperatively, such as Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate. Regardless of which game you pick, you’ll be treated to some of the best co-op gaming the hybrid handheld has to offer.
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Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo
Release
November 18, 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may not be the prettiest games in the monster-catching series, but their approach to multiplayer is unmatched. That’s because they don’t just let players battle and trade — they can actually explore the Paldea region together.
By letting players freely explore the world with up to three friends, Game Freak has put together one of the series’ best multiplayer experiences yet, one that’s especially great for families looking to play together. For a real co-op challenge, team up with some pals to take on the game’s tough raids, which will require some solid coordination to take down a gigantic Pokémon.
Read our full Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack review
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Fighting
Developer
Sora, Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher
Nintendo
Release
December 07, 2018
It might be one of the most popular competitive games on Switch, but Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also a great cooperative game.
Instead of facing off against each other, the game lets you and a few friends join forces to take on NPC opponents. The gameplay is just as frenetic as usual, although the ability to work as a team adds a fun layer of nuance to the action. Throw in a bunch of unlockable characters and plenty of difficulty settings, and it’s easy to sink hundreds of hours into Smash without realizing it.
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Developer
Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Paris
Release
August 29, 2017
While the best way to enjoy Mario + Rabbids Kingdom is solo (thanks to a robust campaign mode), you can dive into a bit of cooperative, strategy gameplay that makes use of an entirely new set of missions.
Once you’ve completed a world solo, you can dive back in with a friend to play through a unique two-play mission. Careful coordination is key to victory, as not only are these challenges difficult, but friendly fire is enabled — making it important to know what your teammate is doing at all times.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle — Demonstration — Nintendo E3 2017
Rocket League
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Racing, Sport, Indie
Developer
Psyonix
Publisher
Psyonix
Release
July 07, 2015
Rocket League sees you and your team driving superpowered cars across an arena in an attempt to smack a giant ball into the other team’s goal.
It’s easier said than done, as expert players will be able to get airborne and smack the ball away before it even touches the ground. Adding to the chaos is a local multiplayer mode that supports eight players. You can also take the action online for some competitive action.
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Minecraft
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows Phone, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV
Genre
Simulator, Adventure, Arcade
Developer
Mojang Studios
Publisher
Mojang Studios
Release
September 20, 2017
The blocky adventure game has only grown larger over the years, and Minecraft continues to be one of the most popular games on the planet. The Switch version allows you and three friends to play together on a single system, or you can head online to join in with up to seven other adventurers.
You might miss out on some of the mod support offered on PC, but the ability to bring your world on the road makes Minecraft on Switch a great option.
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Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Pastagames, Ubisoft Montpellier
Release
September 12, 2017
With eye-catching graphics, tight platforming gameplay, and tons of unlockables, Rayman Legends is a platformer done right. Its quirky action is the main draw, although its loveable cast of characters and adventurous storyline help drive the gameplay forward. Pair it all with four-player local co-op, and you’ve got one of the best multiplayer platformers on Switch.
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Cuphead
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Developer
Studio MDHR
Publisher
Studio MDHR
Release
September 29, 2017
Cuphead might be one of the hardest games on this list.
In fact, it might be one of the hardest games on Switch. The dastardly platformer pits you against a new boss on each level, with fast reflexes and memorization skills needed to make it out alive. You can ease the burdens by teaming up with another player in local co-op, but you’ll still be in for a challenge. Regardless of how frustrating it becomes, Cuphead is always fun — thanks to innovative cartoon graphics and tough-but-fair mechanics.
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Mario Strikers: Battle League
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Sport
Developer
Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo, Nintendo
Release
June 10, 2022
Rocket League might be the strangest version of soccer on Switch, but Mario Strikers: Battle League is giving it a run for its money.
You’ll head onto the pitch alongside the usual cast of Mario characters, each with there own unique attributes. The action is fast-paced and chaotic — and there’s even a way to earn double points when scoring a goal. Up to eight local players can join in on the cooperative and competitive action, making this a great multiplayer choice for sports fans.
Read our full Mario Strikers: Battle League review
Mario Strikers: Battle League — Announcement Trailer — Nintendo Switch
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
Release
June 27, 2017
The Diablo series is always more fun with friends, and that trend continued with Diablo 3.
Its controls translated surprisingly well to console, and the Eternal Collection on Switch includes multiple expansions and exclusive content — such as a Cucco companion, Triforce portrait frame, and more. The iconic ARPG supports four local players on a single console.
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Streets of Rage 4
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia
Genre
Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie, Arcade
Developer
DotEmu, Guard Crush Games, Lizardcube
Publisher
DotEmu, Yooreka Studio
Release
April 30, 2020
After more than 15 years, the Streets of Rage franchise burst back onto the beat ‘em up scene in 2020.
Streets of Rage 4 offers the same frantic gameplay that made it popular in the 90s, but this time it’s sporting a new art style and plenty of modern enhancements. There’s also an intriguing story with plenty of comic book-inspired cutscenes to go with it. Up to four local players can take to the streets, and you’ll need all the help you can get to clear its highest difficulty setting.
Streets of Rage 4 — Reveal Trailer
Super Mario Odyssey
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Release
October 27, 2017
Super Mario Odyssey is one of the best-reviewed games on Switch, and for good reason. It offers the usual Mario charm alongside fluid 3D platforming.
New mechanics are introduced regularly, meaning there’s always something interesting to experiment with. There are also plenty of memorable boss fights and a unique cooperative mode that lets one player controller Mario while the other takes control of Cappy.
Super Mario Odyssey — Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Simulator
Developer
Nintendo EPD, Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Release
March 19, 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm when it launched in 2020, and the game is just as compelling today as it was then. You’re tasked with turning a desolate island into a bonafide tourist destination. As you set about accomplishing this task, you’ll find yourself hunting for fossils, fishing for rare creatures, catching bugs, and terraforming your landscape.
Best of all, you can team up with other players locally or online to help turn your island into a must-visit destination.
Read our full Animal Crossing: New Horizons review
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Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre
Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Developer
Team17, Ghost Town Games
Publisher
Team17
Release
November 12, 2020
Cooking isn’t easy, and Overcooked! All You Can Eat proves it. The wacky, top-down cooking game puts you and some friends in charge of a kitchen. Orders from customers will come in, and you’ll need to prep, cook, and serve the dishes as soon as possible.
It sounds straightforward, but demanding customers and hilarious levels make it more challenging than you’d expect. Excellent communication is required to successfully please the hungry crowd — so make sure you’ve got a few trusty friends by your side before launching the game.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat — Announcement Trailer
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Omega Force
Publisher
Nintendo, Koei Tecmo
Release
November 19, 2020
As one of the few multiplayer Zelda games, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is already an oddity. Add in some musou-style action, and now it’s downright bizarre. But despite the big changes to the usual formula, Age of Calamity is a blast.
It serves as a prequel to Breath of the Wild, with Link, Zelda, and other familiar faces going up against hordes of Bokoblins and fearsome Lynels. Playing local co-op is a blast (as you both slice your way through wave after wave of enemies), although it can be a bit taxing on the aging Nintendo Switch.
Read our full Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity review
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Monster Hunter Rise
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Release
March 25, 2021
Monster Hunter Rise is both methodical and action-packed. Before setting out on an adrenaline-pumping hunt, you’ll first need to craft gear, items, and other accessories that’ll help you on the field.
You’ll also have access to a wide variety of weapons, each with their own unique playstyle. Once that’s been sorted, you can finally head out to slay some oversized beasts. The hunt is best experienced with a few friends by your side, as the ability to coordinate your attacks makes it much easier to bring down your target.
Read our full Monster Hunter Rise review
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Nintendo EAD Tokyo
Publisher
Nintendo
Release
February 12, 2021
This entry is essentially two games in one. Super Mario 3D World is a bombastic platforming game that lets up to four players team up to tackle each of its fast-paced levels.
Mario, Toad, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Rosalina are all playable, each with tiny quirks to their gameplay style. Bowser’s Fury, meanwhile, it largely a solo experience, although a second player can jump in and play as Bowser Jr.
Read our full Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Developer
Tribute Games Inc.
Publisher
DotEmu
Release
June 16, 2022
Shredder’s Revenge is a throwback to old-school TMNT games. The pixel art graphics are both stunning and nostalgic, and its combat is simple to learn but difficult to master.
It’s a beat ‘em up all the way to its core, with no shortage of Foot soldiers thrown you way as you side-scroll through its levels. When you’re not button mashing, you’ll find a bunch of collectibles scattered through each map along with plenty of achievements to chase after. If you need a bit of help, you can team up with five other players locally or online.
Read our full Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge review
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How to play with bots in PUBG — Gambling
If you want to practice playing any version of PUBG without stress, then the easiest way to do this is to go to the lobby with bots.
Artificial intelligence, imitating live and rather stupid opponents, is needed in the game in order to make it easier for beginners to learn.
There are different ways to get into a match with bots depending on the platform. Let’s talk about everyone at once.
Start AI training mode
This option is only available to those who play the full version of the game PUBG: Battlegrounds — on PC or consoles.
- Select the Training tab from the main screen.
- Select the game mode (to switch to the corresponding menu, press the button on , which is located above the Start button ).
- Select mode AI Practice Match and click save. You can play in this mode only 10 times.
- Start the game.
Switch to another region
Other methods are more relevant for portable versions of the game. To enter a bot lobby on mobile, you need to make the game think you’re new.
This life hack can come in handy not only for training, but also in cases where you have difficulty completing quests. Kills and all other actions that you perform in a match with bots will be counted. nine0005
So, if you go to another server, the game will automatically transfer you to the very bottom of the internal ranking table. After that, you will get the opportunity to play about 5 matches with bots.
In PUBG: Battlegrounds , you won’t be able to change the region — it is tied to your account (depending on the platform), but we have already described how to change the region in PUBG Mobile in a separate guide.
How to change region in PUBG: New State
- Go to settings .
To do this, click on the icon in the form of three dots in the upper left corner of the screen and select the appropriate item.
- At the bottom of the opened menu will be the line «Connection» dedicated to the server. Press «Change» to change the region. It’s free and there are no time limits.
- Start the game.
- Switch to the Normal tab on the main screen.
- The corresponding switches will be directly above the button «Start» in the lower left corner of the screen.
- Press the button «Select Mode» , which is located above the «Start» button in the main menu.
- The switches are located at the bottom right of the screen. Click on «OK» to confirm your choice and start the game.
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- The switches are at the bottom of the screen. Click on «Confirm» and start the game.
- Start by opening the Settings app.
- On the right side, click or tap Display.
- On the right side, scroll to «Graphics» and click or tap on it.
- To set up a specific app or game, you must first select its type: Desktop App or Microsoft Store App.
- Click the Browse button and select the game or application executable.
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- After clicking the «Add» button, the game is added to the list of applications for which you can specify which video card will be used. Click or tap a game in the list and then its Options button.
- A new dialog called «Graphics Settings» will open. You see the graphics cards you can use in your computer and which one saves power or provides the best graphics performance.
- Select the graphics card you want to use and click Save. nine0020
- «Energy Saver» — integrated Intel UHD graphics chip built into the Intel Core i7-10510U processor
- «High Performance» is a more powerful NVIDIA discrete graphics card inside the laptop.
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Switch between view modes and number of players in a team
PUBG players have the ability to switch between First Person View (FPP) and Third Person View (TPP), as well as the number of players in a team. Since all these options affect the gameplay, each type of game involves its own matchmaking.
Switching will reset your rank to allow you to get used to the new game type. So switching allows you to get at least a few matches against AI or weaker opponents. nine0005
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How to switch the video card in Windows 11
Many PCs use processors with integrated integrated graphics to help them deliver essential video features while using low power.
However, some PCs also have dedicated graphics cards that are used for more demanding applications and games. Usually, Windows 11 automatically switches between graphics cards based on the apps you use and the games you play. However, sometimes you may need to force a particular application or game to use a discrete graphics card or onboard integrated graphics. So how do you get the game to use your specialized and more powerful graphics card? On Windows 11, you can do this right from the Settings app without having to search for the settings you want in Nvidia or AMD apps. Here’s how:
Quick Steps
How to change the graphics card used in the game:
Why change the default video card used in the game? Why change the GPU used by specific applications?
Some desktop and most laptop processors have integrated video cards. The integrated graphics are not powerful enough to drive demanding applications and games that require a lot of graphics power. That’s why many computers also have dedicated graphics cards that use graphics chips, usually made by Nvidia or AMD. Dedicated graphics cards are much more powerful, yet consume more power than integrated graphics.
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To balance performance and power consumption, computers must be able to use the correct graphics settings for every application and game you run. If the integrated graphics chip is powerful enough for Paint 3D, this is what your computer should be using. However, if you want to play the latest video game on Steam, you should switch to using a much more powerful Nvidia or AMD graphics card.
Normally, switching between the two graphics options is done automatically by your graphics drivers. However, sometimes some games (perhaps early development or games with bugs) may not switch to the dedicated graphics card. Another use case for this feature is when troubleshooting a dedicated graphics card, in which case you’ll want to select integrated graphics instead of a discrete graphics card on your computer to check if an app or game displays correctly. nine0005
Now let’s see how to change the graphics card used in a game or application.
Step 1: Open Windows 11 graphics settings.
Start by opening the Settings app. A quick way to do this is to press Windows+I on your keyboard. In the Settings app, make sure the System section is selected in the left pane. Then select «Screen» on the right.
Then scroll until you see a link called Graphics and click or tap it. You should find it in the related settings. nine0005
The Graphics page has a list of installed applications (which is not necessarily exhaustive) along with the graphics card they use by default. If the game or application you want to change is not listed, go to step 2. If it is listed, go to step 3.
Step 2: Select the application or game for which you want to replace the graphics card.
To set up a specific app or game, you must first select its type: Desktop App or Microsoft Store App. If you want to customize an app or game that you installed from the Microsoft Store, select «Microsoft Store app». Otherwise, select the Desktop App option. nine0005
If you want to change the video card used in the game, you usually need to select the last option (PC application).
Click the button below «Add App» to expand the drop-down list and select a game or app type.
Now click or tap the Browse button. If you chose the desktop app, navigate to your Windows 11 PC and select the app or game executable. After clicking the «Add» button, the application or game is added to the list of applications for which you can specify which video card will be used. nine0005
If you selected the «Microsoft Store App» setting, clicking the «Browse» button opens a new «Select an App» window. Scroll to the app you want to set up, and then click or tap it. This will add the application to the list in the graphics window.
Step 3: Change the graphics card used in a game or application
In the list of managed applications and games in the graphics window, find the application you are interested in, then click or tap it. Now click or tap on its Options button. nine0005
A new dialog called «Graphics Settings» will open.
You can see which graphics cards you can use on your computer and which ones save power or provide better graphics performance.
For example, on our laptop we can «let Windows decide» or we can choose between:
Select the one you want to use for the selected application and then click Save.
If you want to undo the change, select the game in the list, click Options, select Let Windows decide, and click Save.
Have you forced a game or application to use a dedicated graphics card?
Now you know how to run a game (or app) on a specific graphics card in Windows 11. We’re curious to know if you’ve used this feature to troubleshoot a hardware component or changed the default graphics card for other reasons. Also, do you think this Windows 11 feature is more user-friendly than setting the same options in Nvidia or AMD video drivers? Use the comments below to let us know.
