Mario Strikers Returns With Battle League, Coming June 10

It’s been fifteen years since the last Mario Strikers game, but fans of the battle soccer series don’t have to wait much longer for a new game. During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed Mario Strikers: Battle League, which will hit the Nintendo Switch on June 10.

 


If you’re at all familiar with the Mario Strikers series, or violence-fueled soccer in general, then you know what to expect. Battle League is a 5v5 sports game featuring various Mario characters, including Donkey Kong and Princess Peach. The goal is to, well, score more goals than the opposing team, but using methods that might not be entirely accepted in more traditional renditions of The Beautiful Game.


In Mario Strikers Battle League, you have special moves (such as the Hyper Strike) you can perform for extra points, and Mario familiars like a banana peel you can throw to disrupt players. It makes for a much more hectic version of soccer, one that’s all about taking advantage of the moment...and playing a little underhandedly if needed. You can also customize your Mushroom Kingdom person with gear that prioritizes certain stats, such as passing or strength.


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