Depending on where you live, you can get Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for $14 in-store at Target (opens in new tab), or for delivered free for $19 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). The Target deal requires a store near you to have the game in stock, but the Best Buy deal will ship anywhere. Whichever deal is more convenient for you, you should seriously consider playing the game, if you haven’t already. This turn-based strategy game is delightfully clever, deviously difficult and simply one of the most creative Mario adventures in years. Whatever you think of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, there’s simply nothing else like it. You take control of Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi, as well as their Raving Rabbid counterparts. Together, the eight adventurers go on a quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom through a series of increasingly difficult turn-based strategy battles. With some light puzzle and RPG elements and a substantial playtime, Mario + Rabbids is one of those concepts that works through its sheer audacity. Ubisoft also has a sequel in the works: Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, which will be out on October 20. While we don’t expect it will have a continuity-heavy story, it’s probably still a good idea to play Kingdom Battle first, if only to figure out where all the running jokes come from. I’ve been singing Mario + Rabbids’ praises for years, and I don’t expect to stop anytime soon. At $14, it’s an easy impulse buy, and it demonstrates that the Nintendo is still willing to take some smart risks now and then. But if history is any indication, this game will go back to full price soon, so don’t wait too long.
