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Line 1: {{Short description\|2022 video game}} {{Infobox video game \| title = Mario Strikers: Battle League \| image = Mario strikers battle league.jpeg \| caption = Home =menu icon \| developer = [[Next Level Games]] \| publisher = [[Nintendo]] \| producer = ~~\| producer = Carmine Carpino<br>Kerry McGaffney<br>Kelsey Primar<br>Tom Szymanski<br>[[Kensuke Tanabe]]~~ \| writer = \| designer = ~~Matt Smits~~ \| director = ~~Devon Blanchet~~ \| artist = ~~Barret Chapman~~ \| composer = ~~Chad York<br>Darren Radtke~~ \| series = ''[[List of Mario sports games#Mario Strikers games\|Mario Strikers]]'' \| genre = [[Sports video game\|Sports]] \| modes = [[Single-player video game\|Single-player]], [[multiplayer video game\|multiplayer]] \| platforms = [[Nintendo Switch]] \| released = June 10, 2022 }} '''''Mario Strikers: Battle League'''''{{efn\|known in Europe and Australia as '''''Mario Strikers: Battle League Football'''''}} is a 2022 [[sports video game]] developed by [[Next Level Games]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. ~~It was released on~~for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It was released worldwide on June 10, 2022. It is the third game in the [[List of Mario sports games#Mario Strikers games\|''Mario Strikers'' series]]. The game ~~was~~received ~~generally~~mixed ~~praised~~reviews, ~~for~~with critics praising its gameplay mechanics, multiplayer, and presentation, though it received criticism for its scarce launch character roster, as well as ~~its~~ lack of single player content. ==Gameplay== ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' is a five versus five [[~~soccer~~Association football]] video game.<ref name="Polygon1">{{cite web\|last1=Diaz\|first1=Ana\|url=https://www.polygon.com/22926111/mario-strikers-battle-league-nintendo-switch-direct-announcemenr\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League announced for Nintendo Switch\|website=[[Polygon (website)\|Polygon]]\|date=9 February 2022\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209235346/https://www.polygon.com/22926111/mario-strikers-battle-league-nintendo-switch-direct-announcemenr\|url-status=live}}</ref> The game shies away from realism, in favor of chaotic, over-the-top gameplay.<ref name="Polygon1"/> The game maintains the main premise of the sport, where players maneuver players around a field in efforts to pass and shoot a ball into a goal to score points, with the team with the most points at the end of a game winning the game.<ref name="Verge1">{{cite web\|last1=Peters\|first1=Jay\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/9/22926105/mario-strikers-battle-league-soccer-release-date\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League comes to the Switch in June\|website=[[The Verge]]\|date=9 February 2022\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209232347/https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/9/22926105/mario-strikers-battle-league-soccer-release-date\|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the game takes many liberties with the sport.<ref name="Kotaku1">{{cite web\|last1=Winslow\|first1=Jeremy\|url=https://kotaku.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-nintendo-switch-soccer-lui-1848510311\|website=[[Kotaku]]\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Coming To Nintendo Switch June 10\|date=9 February 2022\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209233314/https://kotaku.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-nintendo-switch-soccer-lui-1848510311\|url-status=live}}</ref> Aggressive tackles and attacks are completely allowed, though they give the opposing player "items" to use at their disposal.<ref name="VGC1"/> Items often function in the same way as ''[[Mario Kart]]'' or ''[[Mario Tennis]]'' - [[banana peels]] can be placed on the field and characters will slip on them, while shells can be shot at characters to temporarily knock them over.<ref name="Kotaku1"/><ref name="Eurogamer1">{{cite ~~web~~news\|last1=Wales\|first1=Matt\|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-09-mario-strikers-is-back-in-battle-league-coming-to-switch-this-june\|website=[[Eurogamer]]\|title=Mario Strikers is back in Battle League, coming to Switch this June • Eurogamer.net\|date=9 February 2022\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210003602/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-09-mario-strikers-is-back-in-battle-league-coming-to-switch-this-june\|url-status=live}}</ref> No "out of bounds" exists on the field, instead, an [[electric fence]] is placed around the field~~, which~~; players can check and knock ~~opposing characters~~opponents into this fence to stun them.<ref name="GameSpot1"/> Additionally, collecting a glowing orb that appears on the field allows the player to perform a "Hyper Strike" and score a 2-point goal if the move is charged up without interruption.<ref name="Kotaku1"/><ref name="GameSpot1">{{cite web\|last1=Carr\|first1=James\|url=https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/mario-strikers-battle-league-announced-for-nintendo-switch/1100-6500519/\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Announced For Nintendo Switch\|website=[[GameSpot]]\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210001844/https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/mario-strikers-battle-league-announced-for-nintendo-switch/1100-6500519/\|url-status=live}}</ref> In the game, the player picks a major ''[[Mario (franchise)\|Mario]]'' franchise character like [[Mario]] or [[Princess Peach]] - and a team of three other characters to round out the rest of the team.<ref name="venturebeat">{{cite web\|last1=Grubb\|first1=Jeff\|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/devils-bargain-gamers-get-new-mario-strikers-without-daisy/amp/\|title=Devil's bargain: Gamers get new Mario Strikers without Daisy\|website=[[VentureBeat]]\|date=10 February 2022 \|access-date=2022-02-10}}</ref> All characters have various strengths and weaknesses, and ''Battle League'' additionally allows for the customization of equipment on characters as well, affecting character's stats for things like speed, strength, and pass accuracy.<ref name="Eurogamer1"/><ref name="Engadget1">{{cite web\|last1=Naudus\|first1=Kris\|url=https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-mario-strikers-battle-league-222613837.html\|title='Mario Strikers Battle League' hits the Switch June 10th\|website=[[Engadget]]\|date=9 February 2022 \|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210002318/https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-mario-strikers-battle-league-222613837.html\|url-status=live}}</ref> Up to eight players can play local multiplayer matches, with players using just one [[Joy-Con]] each, allowing for four versus four game, with the computer handling goalkeeping.<ref name="Eurogamer1"/> Online multiplayer is also available, including a "Club Mode" where groups of up to 20 players can create their own game season, with leaderboards tracking scores.<ref name="Eurogamer1"/> ==Development== The game was first announced during a [[Nintendo Direct]] on February 9, 2022. It is the third entry in the series, and the first new entry in almost 15 years, following a lengthy gap in releases after ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' (2005) for the [[GameCube]] and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' (2007) for the [[Wii]].<ref name="VGC1">{{cite web\|last1=Scullion\|first1=Chris\|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-strikers-battle-league-is-coming-to-switch/\|title=Mario Strikers Battle League is coming to Switch \| VGC\|website=Video Games Chronicle\|date=9 February 2022\|access-date=2022-02-10\|archive-date=2022-02-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210001235/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/mario-strikers-battle-league-is-coming-to-switch/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Eurogamer1"/><ref name="Engadget1"/> The game was developed by [[Next Level Games]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Grubb\|first1=Jeff\|url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/mario-strikers-battle-league-is-the-soccer-game-we-need/\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League is the soccer game we need\|website=[[VentureBeat]]\|date=February 9, 2022\|access-date=February 10, 2022\|archive-date=March 5, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220305190148/https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/09/mario-strikers-battle-league-is-the-soccer-game-we-need/\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Romano\|first1=Sal\|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/02/mario-strikers-battle-league-announced-for-switch\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League announced for Switch\|date=February 9, 2022\|website=Gematsu\|access-date=February 10, 2022\|archive-date=December 19, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219084525/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/02/mario-strikers-battle-league-announced-for-switch\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last1=Doolan\|first1=Liam\|title=It's Official, Next Level Games Is Developing The New Mario Strikers For Switch\|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/02/its-official-next-level-games-is-developing-the-new-mario-strikers-for-switch\|website=Nintendo Life\|access-date=2022-02-22\|date=22 February 2022\|archive-date=2022-02-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222013220/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/02/its-official-next-level-games-is-developing-the-new-mario-strikers-for-switch\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NWR">{{cite web\|last1=Theriault\|first1=Donald\|title=Next Level Games Confirmed To Be Developing Mario Strikers: Battle League - News\|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/59691/next-level-games-confirmed-to-be-developing-mario-strikers-battle-league\|website=Nintendo World Report\|access-date=2022-02-22\|date=14 February 2022}}</ref> ==Reception== {{Video game reviews \| MC = 73/100<ref name="MCNS">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game~~/switch~~/mario-strikers-battle-league/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League for Switch Reviews\|website=[[Metacritic]]\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112034/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-strikers-battle-league\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| Destruct = 8/10<ref name="Destruct">{{Cite web\|last=Carter\|first=Chris\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Review: Mario Strikers: Battle League\|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-mario-strikers-battle-league/\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[Destructoid]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112046/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-mario-strikers-battle-league/\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| GI = 7.5/10<ref name="GI">{{Cite ~~web~~magazine\|last=Stadnik\|first=Alex\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Review - Just off the Post\|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mario-strikers-battle-league/just-off-the-post\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608134811/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/mario-strikers-battle-league/just-off-the-post\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 8, 2022\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|~~website~~magazine=[[Game Informer]]}}</ref> \| GSpot = 7/10<ref name="GSpot">{{Cite web\|last=Watts\|first=Steve\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Review\|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-strikers-battle-league-review/1900-6417891/\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[GameSpot]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112034/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-strikers-battle-league-review/1900-6417891/\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| GRadar = {{Rating\|2.5\|5}}<ref name="GRadar">{{Cite web\|last=Franey\|first=Joel\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League review: “A"A slightly thin experience ~~overall”~~overall"\|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-review-a-slightly-thin-experience-overall/\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[GamesRadar]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112046/https://www.gamesradar.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-review-a-slightly-thin-experience-overall/\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| IGN = 8/10<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web\|last=Northup\|first=Travis\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Review\|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-strikers-battle-league-review\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[IGN]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112044/https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-strikers-battle-league-review\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| NLife = {{Rating\|9\|10}}<ref name="NLife">{{Cite web\|last=Olney\|first=Alex\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Review (Switch)\|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario-strikers-battle-league\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[Nintendo Life]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112044/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mario-strikers-battle-league\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| SN = 7/10<ref name="SN">{{Cite web\|last=Mejia\|first=Ozzie\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League review: Soccer riot\|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/130746/mario-strikers-battle-league-review-soccer-riot\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[Shacknews]]}}</ref> \| VG247 = {{Rating\|4\|5}}<ref>{{cite web \|last=Donaldson \|first=Alex \|date=June 8, 2022 \|url=https://www.vg247.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-review \|title=Mario Strikers Battle League review: perfect play, but somewhat light on content \|publisher=[[VG247]] \|accessdate=June 8, 2022 \|archive-date=December 22, 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112057/https://www.vg247.com/mario-strikers-battle-league-review \|url-status=live }}</ref> \| GameRev = {{Rating\|6\|10}}<ref name="GameRev">{{Cite web\|last=Tamburro\|first=Paul\|date=June 14, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Review: ~~‘An~~'An Own Goal for the Nintendo ~~Switch’~~Switch'\|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/708570-mario-strikers-battle-league-review-nintendo-switch-worth-buying\|access-date=June 14, 2022\|website=[[GameRevolution]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112056/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/708570-mario-strikers-battle-league-review-nintendo-switch-worth-buying\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| HC = 87/100<ref name="HC">{{Cite web\|last=Escribano\|first=Javier\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Análisis de Mario Strikers Battle League Football en Nintendo Switch: ¡cómo no te voy a querer!\|url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-analisis-nintendo-switch-1072117\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[HobbyConsolas]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112102/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-analisis-nintendo-switch-1072117\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| TGMIt = 9/10<ref name="TGMIt">{{Cite web\|last=Cucchiarelli\|first=Daniele\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers: Battle League Football – Recensione\|url=https://www.thegamesmachine.it/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-switch/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-recensione/\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[The Games Machine (Italy)]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112055/https://www.thegamesmachine.it/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-switch/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-recensione/\|url-status=live}}</ref> \| JXV = 16/20<ref name="JXV">{{Cite web\|last=TheXSable\|first=Jeuxvideo\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers Battle League Football : La Nintendo Switch accueille l'un de ses meilleurs jeux multijoueur !\|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1583375/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-la-nintendo-switch-accueille-l-un-de-ses-meilleurs-jeux-multijoueur.htm\|access-date=June 18, 2022\|website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]\|archive-date=December 22, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222112100/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1583375/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-la-nintendo-switch-accueille-l-un-de-ses-meilleurs-jeux-multijoueur.htm\|url-status=live}}</ref>▼ \|url=https://www.thegamesmachine.it/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-switch/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-recensione/\|access-date=June 8, 2022\|website=[[The Games Machine (Italy)]]}}</ref> ▲\| JXV = 16/20<ref name="JXV">{{Cite web\|last=TheXSable\|first=Jeuxvideo\|date=June 8, 2022\|title=Mario Strikers Battle League Football : La Nintendo Switch accueille l'un de ses meilleurs jeux multijoueur !\|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1583375/mario-strikers-battle-league-football-la-nintendo-switch-accueille-l-un-de-ses-meilleurs-jeux-multijoueur.htm\|access-date=June 18, 2022\|website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]}}</ref> }} ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' received "mixed or average" reviews according to [[review aggregator]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCNS"/> ''[[Destructoid]]'' praised the game's balance between maintaining depth while still remaining accessible for more casual players, and further praised the longevity added through the online and local [[Cooperative video game\|co-op]] modes.<ref name="Destruct"/> ''[[Game Informer]]'' wrote favorably on the customization present in the Strikers Club mode and criticized the [[Artificial intelligence in video games\|AI]] on harder difficulties for being inconsistent and frustrating to contend with.<ref name="GI"/> ''[[GameSpot]]'' liked ''Battle League''<nowiki/>'s technically complex mechanics, visual personality, game-balancing Hyper Shots, and the Striker Club's sense of personalization, but took issue with imperceptible gear system upgrades and overwhelming tutorials.<ref name="GSpot"/> ''[[GamesRadar+]]'' lauded the game's personality but disliked the limitations of the gameplay's realistic elements, the field's lack of visual clarity, and the static nature of the stages.<ref name="GRadar"/> ''[[IGN]]'' praised the addition of the online mode, saying, "the leap forward in supporting a competitive landscape is a massively unexpected delight," but criticized the lack of innovation upon prior entries.<ref name="IGN"/> ''[[Nintendo Life]]'' gave ''Battle League'' 9 stars out of 10 and called it "a masterclass in competitive game design" while heavily lauding the core gameplay and the title's accessibility, depth, and visuals.<ref name="NLife"/> ''[[Shacknews]]'' similarly gave praise to the game but lamented the disappointing unlockables, small character roster, and the regressive nature of mechanics that had carried over from prior entries.<ref name="SN"/> However, it was criticized for its lack of content upon release. ''Destructoid'' found the game more suitable for those who were able to easily participate in local multiplayer matches, writing, "The core loop is great, but confirmed solo players should keep an eye on post-launch content and keep this in mind before picking up the game early."<ref name="Destruct"/> ''[[GameRevolution]]'' called the lack of 4 vs 4 online matches a "glaring omission" and deemed the single-player modes "woefully undercooked" while expressing discontent over the lack of variety between matches.<ref name="GameRev"/> ''GameSpot'' and ''GamesRadar+'' called ''Battle League'' a "slim" and a "thin" package, ~~respectfully~~respectively, with ''GamesRadar''+ in particular noting that, "The game mechanics don't change, it doesn't alter how you play, and 95% of the time you can't even ''see'' the Stadium you've chosen because you're looking solely at the pitch via a top-down perspective."<ref name="GSpot"/><ref name="GRadar"/> ''IGN'' thought similarly, stating, "If you’ve played any games in the series before, there won’t be many surprises in store for you and the small roster of characters and game modes is definitely disappointing..."<ref name="IGN"/> ''Shacknews'' thought ''Battle League'' was "merely an average Sunday game that's playing on [[Univision]]: good for a few hours of entertainment and little more than that."<ref name="SN"/> Despite the mixed reception, the [[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] nominated ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' for "[[D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year\|Sports Game of the Year]]" during the [[26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2023&idGameAwardType=126 \|title=2023 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year \|publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] \|website=interactive.org \|access-date=December 4, 2023 \|archive-date=December 4, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204172008/https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2023&idGameAwardType=126 \|url-status=live }}</ref> === Sales === ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' sold 32,173 copies within its first week of release in Japan, making it the second bestselling retail game of the week in the country.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Romano\|first=Sal\|date=June 16, 2022\|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/famitsu-sales-6-6-22-6-12-22\|title=Famitsu Sales: 6/6/22 – 6/12/22\|publisher=Gematsu\|accessdate=June 16, 2022\|archive-date=December 19, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219084346/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/famitsu-sales-6-6-22-6-12-22\|url-status=live}}</ref> As of March 2023 the game has sold 2.54 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=May 9, 2023 \|title=Financial Results Explanatory Material \|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2023/230509_3e.pdf \|access-date=August 5, 2023 \|website=Nintendo \|archive-date=May 9, 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509154008/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2023/230509_3e.pdf \|url-status=live }}</ref> ==References== Line 62: ==Notes== {{~~notes~~notelist}} ==External links== Line 78: [[Category:Video games developed in Canada]] [[Category:Video game sequels]] [[Category:Next Level Games games]]