Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show

A wonderful way to draw a line under Sparks Of Hope, with a mountain of new content and an extended cameo for Rayman, that makes him just as interesting as the existing team.

Quotation forthcoming.

The fact that Super Mario and his friends do not get to collaborate with Rayman directly, this being a standalone adventure starring only characters created by Ubisoft, makes me think that there is a lot of wasted potential here. However, if I judge the game for what it is, it is still an entertaining adventure, with very good combat and the return of a character beloved by many.

As we haven’t seen Rayman on the Nintendo Switch in quite some time, Rayman in the Phantom Show comes as a disappointment – especially when compared to Kingdom Battle’s Donkey Kong Adventure. The lack of Rayman specific elements, the inability to play as Rayman in the base game, and the rehashing of old enemies and encounters, make this an adventure fit only for those that can’t get enough of Sparks of Hope’s great tactical battles.

While Rayman's appearance in the game is simply justified by fan service, it's evident that the Mario + Rabbids team has put a lot of care and dedication into the character to give him the respect he deserves. The Phantom Show provides an adventure that matches the quality of the other game worlds and leaves us feeling satisfied.

I mean...rayman is back so it's automatically a good dlc. The story is also pretty solid.

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]