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'''''Mario Strikers: Battle League''''' (known in Europe and Australia as '''''Mario Strikers: Battle League Football''''')<ref name=EU/><ref name=AU/> is an upcoming game for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is the third game in the ''[[Mario Strikers (series)|Mario Strikers]]'' series, featuring new gear, items, and moves. Up to 8 players can play the game in multiplayer. The game also supports online "club mode" with up to 20 players. The game is set to release on June 10, 2022.<ref name=Trailer/> | '''''Mario Strikers: Battle League''''' (known in Europe and Australia as '''''Mario Strikers: Battle League Football''''')<ref name=EU/><ref name=AU/> is an upcoming game for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is the third game in the ''[[Mario Strikers (series)|Mario Strikers]]'' series, featuring new gear, items, and moves. Up to 8 players can play the game in multiplayer. The game also supports online "club mode" with up to 20 players. The game is set to release on June 10, 2022.<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
==Gameplay== | |||
The gameplay is similar to that of previous ''Mario Strikers'' games, where two teams of five (four players and a goalie) compete for points by getting the ball into the opposing team's net. Unlike in previous games, no generic sidekicks appear to be present in the game so far, with teams being comprised entirely of main playable characters and a goalie.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
A new ability introduced in this game is called the [[Hyper Strike]], which acts as the game's special move, much like the [[Super Strike]] from ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and [[Mega Strike]] from ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', and are activated in a similar manner as the latter. Unlike those moves however, Hyper Strikes must first be obtained by collecting an [[Orb (Mario Strikers: Battle League)|Orb]] that occasionally appears on the field. Additionally, each character's Hyper Strike has different gameplay-related properties, making them similar to that of the [[Special Shot]]s from ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. Hyper Strikes are also able to bypass goalies.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
Gear can be purchased from the in-game shop with [[Coin]]s, which allow the player to adjust the characters' stats. When selecting characters, the player can choose whether to equip their character with gear or not.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
===Power-Ups=== | |||
Power-Ups return from previous games, though this time, they are obtained from [[? Block]]s like other ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' spinoff games.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*'''[[Mega Bob-Omb]]s:''' Walk around a bit before exploding.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*'''[[Giant Green Shell]]s:''' Move forwards and hit anybody in its way.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*'''[[Banana Peel]]s:''' Can be placed on the ground, and trip anyone who touches it.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*'''[[Giant Red Shell]]s'''<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*'''[[Mushroom]]s'''<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
There are currently 10 playable characters in the game. Of those characters, [[Rosalina]] is playable for the first time in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, while [[Toad]] now appears as a main playable character instead of [[Toad (species)|his species]] appearing as sidekicks in previous games | There are currently 10 playable characters confirmed to in the game. Of those characters, [[Rosalina]] is playable for the first time in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, while [[Toad]] now appears as a main playable character instead of [[Toad (species)|his species]] appearing as sidekicks in previous games. [[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Booms]] take over the role of goalie from [[Kritter]]s in previous games. | ||
===Playable=== | ===Playable=== | ||
*[[Mario]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Mario]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Luigi]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Luigi]]: His Hyper Strike involves creating a tornado which can suck opposing players into it, before shooting the ball at the goal.<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Bowser]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Bowser]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Princess Peach|Peach]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Rosalina]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Rosalina]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Toad]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Toad]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Yoshi]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Yoshi]]: His Hyper Strike involves him laying a [[Giant Egg]], which bounces around the stage randomly before firing itself into the goal.<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Donkey Kong]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Donkey Kong]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Wario]]<ref name=Trailer/> | *[[Wario]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
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===Non-playable=== | ===Non-playable=== | ||
*[[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Booms]] | ====Goalie==== | ||
*[[Toad (species)|Toads]] | *[[Boom Boom (species)|Boom Booms]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] ( | ====Audience==== | ||
*[[ | *[[Toad (species)|Toads]]<ref name=Trailer/> | ||
*[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]]<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*[[Shy Guy]]s<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*[[Koopa Troopa]]s<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
==Fields== | |||
Unlike previous ''Mario Strikers'' games, the soccer fields now consist of two individual halves, which are each themed after different characters. It is unknown if each field half will have individual stage gimmicks (like in ''Mario Strikers Charged'') or will only have aesthetic changes (like in ''Super Mario Strikers''). Like previous games, electric fences that can shock players are present around the perimeter of the field.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*Mario's field is themed after a traditional ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' level. The turf features designs of a [[? Block]] and [[Warp Pipe]]s. The electric fence is designed after the [[Brick Block]]. The goal is made out of Warp Pipes.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*Bowser's field is themed after [[Bowser's Castle|his castle]], complete with lava. The turf features a design of a fire on a torch resembling Bowser's cuffs. The electric fence is designed after a [[Chain-Link]]. The goal is made out of metal and features two lit torches on top.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*Luigi's field is themed after [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|Luigi's Mansion]]. The turf features a design of a spooky tree viewed through a window. The electric fence is designed after spider webs. The goal is made out of wood with some older-styled decorations on top.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
*Donkey Kong's field is themed after [[DK Island]]. The turf features a design of a barrel and two vines. The electric fence is designed after [[banana]]s. The goal is made out of trees and logs being held together by rope, and having some feathers on top.<ref name=Trailer/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Mario Strikers: Battle League (known in Europe and Australia as Mario Strikers: Battle League Football)[1][2] is an upcoming game for the Nintendo Switch. It is the third game in the Mario Strikers series, featuring new gear, items, and moves. Up to 8 players can play the game in multiplayer. The game also supports online "club mode" with up to 20 players. The game is set to release on June 10, 2022.[3]
Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to that of previous Mario Strikers games, where two teams of five (four players and a goalie) compete for points by getting the ball into the opposing team's net. Unlike in previous games, no generic sidekicks appear to be present in the game so far, with teams being comprised entirely of main playable characters and a goalie.[3]
A new ability introduced in this game is called the Hyper Strike, which acts as the game's special move, much like the Super Strike from Super Mario Strikers and Mega Strike from Mario Strikers Charged, and are activated in a similar manner as the latter. Unlike those moves however, Hyper Strikes must first be obtained by collecting an Orb that occasionally appears on the field. Additionally, each character's Hyper Strike has different gameplay-related properties, making them similar to that of the Special Shots from Mario Sports Mix. Hyper Strikes are also able to bypass goalies.[3]
Gear can be purchased from the in-game shop with Coins, which allow the player to adjust the characters' stats. When selecting characters, the player can choose whether to equip their character with gear or not.[3]
Power-Ups
Power-Ups return from previous games, though this time, they are obtained from ? Blocks like other Mario spinoff games.[3]
- Mega Bob-Ombs: Walk around a bit before exploding.[3]
- Giant Green Shells: Move forwards and hit anybody in its way.[3]
- Banana Peels: Can be placed on the ground, and trip anyone who touches it.[3]
- Giant Red Shells[3]
- Mushrooms[3]
Characters
There are currently 10 playable characters confirmed to in the game. Of those characters, Rosalina is playable for the first time in the Mario Strikers series, while Toad now appears as a main playable character instead of his species appearing as sidekicks in previous games. Boom Booms take over the role of goalie from Kritters in previous games.
Playable
- Mario[3]
- Luigi: His Hyper Strike involves creating a tornado which can suck opposing players into it, before shooting the ball at the goal.[3]
- Bowser[3]
- Peach[3]
- Rosalina[3]
- Toad[3]
- Yoshi: His Hyper Strike involves him laying a Giant Egg, which bounces around the stage randomly before firing itself into the goal.[3]
- Donkey Kong[3]
- Wario[3]
- Waluigi[3]
Non-playable
Goalie
Audience
Fields
Unlike previous Mario Strikers games, the soccer fields now consist of two individual halves, which are each themed after different characters. It is unknown if each field half will have individual stage gimmicks (like in Mario Strikers Charged) or will only have aesthetic changes (like in Super Mario Strikers). Like previous games, electric fences that can shock players are present around the perimeter of the field.[3]
- Mario's field is themed after a traditional Super Mario level. The turf features designs of a ? Block and Warp Pipes. The electric fence is designed after the Brick Block. The goal is made out of Warp Pipes.[3]
- Bowser's field is themed after his castle, complete with lava. The turf features a design of a fire on a torch resembling Bowser's cuffs. The electric fence is designed after a Chain-Link. The goal is made out of metal and features two lit torches on top.[3]
- Luigi's field is themed after Luigi's Mansion. The turf features a design of a spooky tree viewed through a window. The electric fence is designed after spider webs. The goal is made out of wood with some older-styled decorations on top.[3]
- Donkey Kong's field is themed after DK Island. The turf features a design of a barrel and two vines. The electric fence is designed after bananas. The goal is made out of trees and logs being held together by rope, and having some feathers on top.[3]
Gallery
Logos
North American logo
- MSBL logo JP.jpg
Japanese logo
- MSBL logo EU AU.jpg
European and Australian logo
Artwork
Key artwork
Key artwork
Key artwork
Box art
North American box art
Japanese box art
European box art
Screenshots
Donkey Kong and Toad
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 马力欧激战前锋 战斗联赛[4] Mǎlì'ōu Jīzhàn Qiánfēng Zhàndòu Liánsài |
Mario Fierce Battle Strikers: Battle League Match | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 瑪利歐激戰前鋒 戰鬥聯賽[6] Mǎlì'ōu Jīzhàn Qiánfēng Zhàndòu Liánsài |
Mario Fierce Battle Strikers: Battle League Match | |
| Korean | 마리오 스트라이커즈 배틀 리그[?] Mario Seuteulaikeojeu Baeteul Ligeu |
Mario Strikers Battle League |
External links
References
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