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|genre=[[Mario Strikers (series)|Soccer]] | |genre=[[Mario Strikers (series)|Soccer]] | ||
|modes=Single player, multiplayer | |modes=Single player, multiplayer | ||
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|platforms=[[Nintendo Switch]] | |platforms=[[Nintendo Switch]] | ||
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==Opening cutscene== | ==Opening cutscene== | ||
The game's opening begins with the Mushroom Hill and Lava Castle stages combining to one field in space. The camera moves across the soccer field to then show two portals appearing, one for Bowser's team (consisting of Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Rosalina) and one for Mario's (consisting of Luigi, Toad, and Peach), both transitioning to a cel-shaded style. Once both teams | The game's opening begins with the [[Mushroom Hill]] and [[Lava Castle]] stages combining to one field in space. The camera moves across the soccer field to then show two portals appearing, one for [[Bowser]]'s team (consisting of [[Yoshi]], [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Rosalina]]) and one for [[Mario]]'s (consisting of [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], and [[Peach]]), both briefly transitioning to a cel-shaded style. Once both teams land, Mario and Bowser stare at each other. The former manages to get the soccer ball first, and the game begins. | ||
Mario passes the ball to Luigi, where the latter soon dodges a tackle from Yoshi. Rosalina walks in sight, stares at Luigi, and then tackles him with a dash, | Mario passes the ball to Luigi, where the latter soon dodges a tackle from Yoshi. Rosalina walks in sight, stares at Luigi, and then tackles him into an electric fence with a dash, causing him to lose the ball. The ball bounces as Bowser and Peach try to get it, with the Peach throwing a [[Bob-omb]] right to Bowser before he could get the ball and has him flying off the stadium. Peach dribbles the ball out of the explosion and gets to the Lava Castle part of the field, passing the ball to Toad, which he then shoots. Bowser's [[Boom Boom]] goalie blocks the ball, and the camera moves to him getting upset and roaring in frustration, [[Fire Breath|breathing fire]] in the process. | ||
The fire makes a transition to Luigi passing the ball to Toad, but Bowser does a Team Tackle with Donkey Kong, launching and punching Mario and Toad out and throwing the ball to Yoshi, who | The fire makes a transition to Luigi passing the ball to Toad, but Bowser does a Team Tackle with Donkey Kong, launching and punching Mario and Toad out and throwing the ball to Yoshi, who exerts a few moves before passing it to Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong performs his [[Hyper Strike]], knocking out Mario and Peach, but the team's Boom Boom goalie manages to block the soccer ball from scoring. The ball then reaches Bowser, who breathes fire toward the ball and then tries to throw it, but Luigi slides and tackles him, losing the ball in the process. The ball goes back to the ground as the fire burns out and Luigi passes it to Mario. He then executes his Hyper Strike, and while preparing to kick it, gets flames in his eyes. Mario then kicks the ball as Bowser's goalie prepares to block it, and the ball circles across the air towards the goal, leading to the title screen. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===Items=== | ===Items=== | ||
Items return from previous games, though this time, they are obtained from [[? Block]]s thrown from the audience stands like in other ''[[Mario ( | Items return from previous games, though this time, they are obtained from [[? Block]]s thrown from the audience stands like in other ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' spinoff games. There are both ? Blocks that can be collected by anyone, and ? Blocks that can only be collected by a certain team. Each team can hold up to two items. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
{{construction|section=yes}} | {{construction|section=yes}} | ||
[[File:Battle League Full Character Select.jpeg|thumb|350px|The character select screen, with all post-launch characters available.]] | |||
There are 16 playable characters available in the game. Of those characters, [[Rosalina]] and [[Pauline]] are playable for the first time in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, while [[Toad]], [[Shy Guy]], and [[Birdo]] are now selectable as team captains after previously being sidekicks. Unlike in previous games, rather than having one captain and three generic sidekicks as teammates, teams in this game (apart from the goalie) are comprised entirely of main playable characters, though the player does have the option to include multiple [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], or Shy Guys on a team, in a similar vein to sidekicks. Because of this, any character on a team can perform their Hyper Strike during a match, as opposed to previous games, where only the captain could perform special moves. Themes for each character when they shoot a goal make a return from ''Mario Strikers Charged'', but unlike that game, they are all rock-and-roll-themed. [[Boom Boom]]s are seen as goalies, taking over the role from [[Kritter]]s in previous games. The game launched with 10 characters; the other 6 were included through 3 updates of 2 characters each, the first of which was released on July 21, 2022, the second on September 21, 2022, and the third on December 13, 2022.<ref name="updates"/><ref name=Update1>Nintendo (July 19, 2022). [https://youtu.be/29qaA3suXBk Mario Strikers: Battle League - 1st Free Update - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 19, 2022.</ref><ref name=Update2>Nintendo (September 13, 2022). [https://youtu.be/w_Pl2V8hckE Mario Strikers: Battle League 2nd Free Update – Nintendo Direct 9.13.22 – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 13, 2022.</ref><ref name=Update3>Nintendo (December 12, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYDiMrIEEyc Mario Strikers: Battle League - 3rd Free Update - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 12, 2022.</ref> | There are 16 playable characters available in the game. Of those characters, [[Rosalina]] and [[Pauline]] are playable for the first time in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, while [[Toad]], [[Shy Guy]], and [[Birdo]] are now selectable as team captains after previously being sidekicks. Unlike in previous games, rather than having one captain and three generic sidekicks as teammates, teams in this game (apart from the goalie) are comprised entirely of main playable characters, though the player does have the option to include multiple [[Toad (species)|Toads]], [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]], or Shy Guys on a team, in a similar vein to sidekicks. Because of this, any character on a team can perform their Hyper Strike during a match, as opposed to previous games, where only the captain could perform special moves. Themes for each character when they shoot a goal make a return from ''Mario Strikers Charged'', but unlike that game, they are all rock-and-roll-themed. [[Boom Boom]]s are seen as goalies, taking over the role from [[Kritter]]s in previous games. The game launched with 10 characters; the other 6 were included through 3 updates of 2 characters each, the first of which was released on July 21, 2022, the second on September 21, 2022, and the third on December 13, 2022.<ref name="updates"/><ref name=Update1>Nintendo (July 19, 2022). [https://youtu.be/29qaA3suXBk Mario Strikers: Battle League - 1st Free Update - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 19, 2022.</ref><ref name=Update2>Nintendo (September 13, 2022). [https://youtu.be/w_Pl2V8hckE Mario Strikers: Battle League 2nd Free Update – Nintendo Direct 9.13.22 – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 13, 2022.</ref><ref name=Update3>Nintendo (December 12, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYDiMrIEEyc Mario Strikers: Battle League - 3rd Free Update - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved December 12, 2022.</ref> | ||
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|[[File:MSBL Raiders logo.png|70px]] | |[[File:MSBL Raiders logo.png|70px]] | ||
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|colspan = 1| <center>Buzz Saws</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Buzz<br>Saws</center> | ||
|colspan = 1| <center>Blizzards</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Blizzards</center> | ||
|colspan = 1| <center>Pipes</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Pipes</center> | ||
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|colspan = 1| <center>Super Mushrooms</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Super<br>Mushrooms</center> | ||
|colspan = 1| <center>Barbarians</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Barbarians</center> | ||
|colspan = 1| <center>Maestros</center> | |colspan = 1| <center>Maestros</center> | ||
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==Stadiums== | ==Stadiums== | ||
Unlike previous ''Mario Strikers'' games, the soccer fields now consist of two individual halves, each with a different theme, which can be combined into one stadium from either different or the same halves. This also changes what music is playing during the matches, with the same field halves playing one of two distinct songs (some of which are rearrangements of previous ''Mario'' songs), or entirely original music if the two halves are different. Like in ''Super Mario Strikers'', aside from the electric fences that can shock players present around the perimeter of the field, the different fields designs are only aesthetic, rather than each one having any distinct hazards. | {{more images|Urban Rooftop|section=yes}} | ||
Unlike previous ''Mario Strikers'' games, the soccer fields now consist of two individual halves, each with a different theme, which can be combined into one stadium from either different or the same halves. This also changes what music is playing during the matches, with the same field halves playing one of two distinct songs (some of which are rearrangements of previous ''Super Mario'' songs), or entirely original music if the two halves are different. Like in ''Super Mario Strikers'', aside from the electric fences that can shock players present around the perimeter of the field, the different fields designs are only aesthetic, rather than each one having any distinct hazards. | |||
In Strikers Club, the player has the ability to visually upgrade the stage's appearance, adding more scenery around it, using [[token]]s earned from season matches. There are four levels of upgrades the player can give the stage, with the first three costing 100,000 tokens and the fourth costing 2,500,000. In addition to the stage itself, there are also options customize the stage's turf, goal line, electric fence, and goal designs. However, none of these affect the stadiums' appearance in offline play. | In Strikers Club, the player has the ability to visually upgrade the stage's appearance, adding more scenery around it, using [[token]]s earned from season matches. There are four levels of upgrades the player can give the stage, with the first three costing 100,000 tokens and the fourth costing 2,500,000. In addition to the stage itself, there are also options customize the stage's turf, goal line, electric fence, and goal designs. However, none of these affect the stadiums' appearance in offline play. | ||
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|rowspan=3|<center>'''Knight Gear Set <small>(version 1.1.0)</small>'''<br>''When equipped, this gear mainly increases the strength and shooting attributes while the speed, passing and technique attributes slightly increase or decrease.''</center> | |rowspan=3|<center>'''Knight Gear Set <small>(version 1.1.0)</small>'''<br>''When equipped, this gear mainly increases the strength and shooting attributes while the speed, passing, and technique attributes slightly increase or decrease.''</center> | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Knight Helmet''' | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Knight Helmet''' | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Knight Gauntlets''' | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Knight Gauntlets''' | ||
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|<center>Passing -1, Technique -1, Speed -2</center> | |<center>Passing -1, Technique -1, Speed -2</center> | ||
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|rowspan=3|<center>'''Barrel Gear Set <small>(version 1.2.0)</small>'''<br>''When equipped, this gear mainly increases the passing and shooting attributes while the speed, strength and technique attributes slightly increase or decrease.''</center> | |rowspan=3|<center>'''Barrel Gear Set <small>(version 1.2.0)</small>'''<br>''When equipped, this gear mainly increases the passing and shooting attributes while the speed, strength, and technique attributes slightly increase or decrease.''</center> | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Barrel Helmet''' | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Barrel Helmet''' | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Barrel Gloves''' | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Barrel Gloves''' | ||
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|<center>Speed -2, Technique -2</center> | |<center>Speed -2, Technique -2</center> | ||
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|rowspan=3|<center>'''Shellfish Gear Set <small>(version 1.3.0)</small>'''< | |rowspan=3|<center>'''Shellfish Gear Set <small>(version 1.3.0)</small>'''<br>''When equipped, this gear mainly increases the speed and technique attributes while the strength, passing, and shooting attributes slightly increase or decrease.''</center> | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Shellfish Helmet''' | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Shellfish Helmet''' | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br> | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Shellfish Gauntlets''' | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br> | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Shellfish Armor''' | ||
|{{no image|60px}}<br> | |{{no image|60px}}<br>'''Shellfish Boots'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|<center>Speed +2, Technique +2</center> | |<center>Speed +2, Technique +2</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Speed +2, Strength +1, Technique +1</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Speed +2, Shooting +1, Technique +1</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Speed +2, Passing +1, Technique +1</center> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|<center>Strength -2, Shooting -1, Passing -1</center> | |<center>Strength -2, Shooting -1, Passing -1</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Shooting -2, Passing -2</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Strength -2, Passing -2</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>Strength -2, Shooting -2</center> | ||
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==Demos== | ==Demos== | ||
{{more images|Main menu|section=yes}} | |||
[[File:MSBLFK Title Screen.jpg|thumb|250px|Title screen]] | [[File:MSBLFK Title Screen.jpg|thumb|250px|Title screen]] | ||
[[File:Mario Strikers BL Demo Advertisement.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image for the later demo]] | [[File:Mario Strikers BL Demo Advertisement.jpg|thumb|250px|Promotional image for the later demo]] | ||
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==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{main|List of Mario Strikers: Battle League staff}} | {{main|List of Mario Strikers: Battle League staff}} | ||
As with the previous two games in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' was developed by [[Next Level Games]], though this is the company's first game since its full acquisition by [[Nintendo]]. The game was directed by Devon Blanchet, who previously served as a design director for ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', while the music was composed by Chad York and Darren Radtke, who composed for every ''Mario'' game by Next Level Games since ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. | As with the previous two games in the ''Mario Strikers'' series, ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' was developed by [[Next Level Games]], though this is the company's first game since its full acquisition by [[Nintendo]]. The game was directed by Devon Blanchet, who previously served as a design director for ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', while the music was composed by Chad York and Darren Radtke, who composed for every ''Super Mario'' game by Next Level Games since ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. This was the final new game in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] to feature [[Charles Martinet]] as the voice of Wario and Waluigi before he stepped down from voice acting in the franchise and became the Mario Ambassador in August of 2023, and also the final game to feature [[Deanna Mustard]] as the voice of Daisy. | ||
==Update history== | ==Update history== | ||
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*'''Issues Fixed''' | *'''Issues Fixed''' | ||
**Fixed an issue in which Rainbow-colored ? Blocks would not appear during Strikers Club Season Matches. | **Fixed an issue in which Rainbow-colored ? Blocks would not appear during Strikers Club Season Matches. | ||
</blockquote> | |||
===Ver. 1.3.2 (released March 8, 2023)=== | |||
<blockquote> | |||
*'''Issues Fixed''' | |||
**Fixed an issue in which certain combinations of Stadium Themes and characters could cause the game to crash. | |||
**Fixed several other issues to improve the gameplay experience. | |||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' generally received mixed to positive reception from critics, for similar reasons as the first two games. The gameplay, presentation, and visuals were very well received; much praise was directed towards the level of depth added to the core mechanics while still being accessible to casual players, but the lack of characters and | ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'' generally received mixed to positive reception from critics, for similar reasons as the first two games. The gameplay, presentation, and visuals were very well received; much praise was directed towards the level of depth added to the core mechanics while still being accessible to casual players, but the lack of characters, stadiums (most of which were considered generic), game modes and single-player content received criticism. | ||
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===Sales=== | ===Sales=== | ||
In the UK, ''Battle League'' took the #1 spot in weekly physical software sales in its first week on the market,<ref>GameIndustry. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-06-12-mario-strikers-battle-league-shoots-straight-to-no-1-uk-boxed-charts ''Mario Strikers: Battle League shoots straight to No.1 | UK Boxed Charts'']. Retrieved June 12, 2022.</ref> and in under 3 weeks, became the best selling physical game in June in Europe, beating ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''{{'}}s lifetime sales in the continent.<ref>GameIndustry. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-07-13-f1-22-and-mario-strikers-deliver-big-sales-numbers-across-europe-european-monthly-report ''F1 22 and Mario Strikers deliver big sales numbers across Europe | European Monthly Report'']. Retrieved July 15, 2022.</ref> As of September 30, 2022, it has sold 2.17 million copies worldwide<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/221108_8e.pdf</ref>, surpassing ''Super Mario Strikers''{{'}} lifetime sales<ref>Pierre485 (August 3, 2022). [https://twitter.com/pierre485_/status/1554720844047335424 Mario Strikers: Battle League shipped 1.91m units in 3 weeks. Already surpassing the original total sales.]. Retrieved August 3, 2022.</ref> and having the best launch out of any [[Genre#Sports|''Mario'' sports game]] to date.<ref>OJ - PlayerEssence (August 3, 2022). [https://twitter.com/PlayerEssence/status/1554912365027545088 Mario Strikers Battle League sold 1.91 million units in a little less than a month on Switch. It had the 'best launch for any Mario Sports title in history'.] Retrieved August 3, 2022.</ref> By December 31, 2022, the game had sold 2.47 million copies. <ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2023/230207_5e.pdf</ref> | In the UK, ''Battle League'' took the #1 spot in weekly physical software sales in its first week on the market,<ref>GameIndustry. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-06-12-mario-strikers-battle-league-shoots-straight-to-no-1-uk-boxed-charts ''Mario Strikers: Battle League shoots straight to No.1 | UK Boxed Charts'']. Retrieved June 12, 2022.</ref> and in under 3 weeks, became the best selling physical game in June in Europe, beating ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''{{'}}s lifetime sales in the continent.<ref>GameIndustry. [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-07-13-f1-22-and-mario-strikers-deliver-big-sales-numbers-across-europe-european-monthly-report ''F1 22 and Mario Strikers deliver big sales numbers across Europe | European Monthly Report'']. Retrieved July 15, 2022.</ref> As of September 30, 2022, it has sold 2.17 million copies worldwide<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2022/221108_8e.pdf</ref>, surpassing ''Super Mario Strikers''{{'}} lifetime sales<ref>Pierre485 (August 3, 2022). [https://twitter.com/pierre485_/status/1554720844047335424 Mario Strikers: Battle League shipped 1.91m units in 3 weeks. Already surpassing the original total sales.]. Retrieved August 3, 2022.</ref> and having the best launch out of any [[Genre#Sports|''Super Mario'' sports game]] to date.<ref>OJ - PlayerEssence (August 3, 2022). [https://twitter.com/PlayerEssence/status/1554912365027545088 Mario Strikers Battle League sold 1.91 million units in a little less than a month on Switch. It had the 'best launch for any Mario Sports title in history'.] Retrieved August 3, 2022.</ref> By December 31, 2022, the game had sold 2.47 million copies. <ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2023/230207_5e.pdf</ref> | ||
==Pre-release and unused content== | ==Pre-release and unused content== | ||
*In the initial reveal trailer, the lighting and character models were much more simplified than in the final game. | *In the initial reveal trailer, the lighting and character models were much more simplified than in the final game. | ||
*In the overview trailer for the game, [[Yoshi (species)|Purple Yoshi]] could be seen as part of a purple-colored team. Purple Yoshi did not return in either the First Kick demo or the final game, as Blue Yoshi replaces Purple Yoshi.<ref>https://youtu.be/_UmjcJT6nuQ?t=48</ref> | *In the overview trailer for the game, [[Yoshi (species)|Purple Yoshi]] could be seen as part of a purple-colored team. Purple Yoshi did not return in either the First Kick demo or the final game, as Blue Yoshi replaces Purple Yoshi.<ref>https://youtu.be/_UmjcJT6nuQ?t=48</ref> | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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*''[[Paper Mario]]'': Shy Guy's match victory animation with him floating using three colored balloons is a reference to [[Sky Guy]]s. | *''[[Paper Mario]]'': Shy Guy's match victory animation with him floating using three colored balloons is a reference to [[Sky Guy]]s. | ||
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': An arrangement of the [[Main Theme (Luigi's Mansion)|main theme]] of this game plays on the Spooky Mansion stage.<ref name=OST/> | *''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': An arrangement of the [[Main Theme (Luigi's Mansion)|main theme]] of this game plays on the Spooky Mansion stage.<ref name=OST/> | ||
*''[[Mario Party 6]]'': One of Yoshi and Toad's poses when entering the stadium as a teammate has them assume the poses of their respective renders from this game. | |||
*''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'': Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Waluigi's artwork is based on their respective artwork from this game. | *''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'': Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Waluigi's artwork is based on their respective artwork from this game. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': The Mushroom Hill stage is centered around the grass world, and the [[Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)|Main Theme]] has been rearranged as one of the themes for the stage.<ref name=OST/> | *''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'': The Mushroom Hill stage is centered around the grass world, and the [[Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)|Main Theme]] has been rearranged as one of the themes for the stage.<ref name=OST/> | ||
*''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'': The Cup Battles mode features arrangements of both [[Mario Strikers Charged#Road to the Strikers Cup|Road to the Strikers Cup]] themes that play in that respective mode, along with the cup victory theme. Yoshi and Birdo's themes have also been rearranged, a part of Bowser's theme shows up in the track for Lava Castle, and the Golden Goal plays an arrangement of the Sudden Death theme, this time including the parts from the opening version of the theme. The main leitmotif also plays in the beginning of the opening movie. The Cannon Gear Set is based off of the characters' outfits from this game. Waluigi's Hyper Strike involving vines going through opponents is taken from his [[Mega Strike]], where he uses a vine whip to shoot the ball, and Daisy's Hyper Strike in the freeze frame has her in a similar position to her artwork, along with the flowers crystalizing, which references her Mega Strike of gathering crystals to punch the ball.<ref name=OST/> | *''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'': The Cup Battles mode features arrangements of both [[Mario Strikers Charged#Road to the Strikers Cup|Road to the Strikers Cup]] themes that play in that respective mode, along with the cup victory theme. Yoshi and Birdo's themes have also been rearranged, a part of Bowser's theme shows up in the track for Lava Castle, and the Golden Goal plays an arrangement of the Sudden Death theme, this time including the parts from the opening version of the theme. The main leitmotif also plays in the beginning of the opening movie. The Cannon Gear Set is based off of the characters' outfits from this game. Waluigi's Hyper Strike involving vines going through opponents is taken from his [[Mega Strike]], where he uses a vine whip to shoot the ball, and Daisy's Hyper Strike in the freeze-frame has her in a similar position to her artwork, along with the flowers crystalizing, which references her Mega Strike of gathering crystals to punch the ball.<ref name=OST/> | ||
*''[[Mario Party 8]]'': One of Waluigi's poses when he enters the stadium as a teammate mimics that of his artwork from this game. | |||
*''[[Mario Party DS]]'': One of Waluigi's animations in the Cup Battles victory ceremony has him in a pose taken from his render in this game. | *''[[Mario Party DS]]'': One of Waluigi's animations in the Cup Battles victory ceremony has him in a pose taken from his render in this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': Birdo and Diddy Kong's voice clips are taken from this game. Rosalina assumes the pose of her render from this game when she enters the stadium. | |||
*''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'': Some characters' voice clips are recycled from this game. | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'': The decorations of the Jungle Retreat court resemble [[DK's Tree House]] as seen in this game. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'': The decorations of the Jungle Retreat court resemble [[DK's Tree House]] as seen in this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'': Some voice clips are taken from this game. | *''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'': Some voice clips are taken from this game. | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'': Boom Boom's voice clips are taken from this game. | *''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'': Boom Boom's voice clips are taken from this game. | ||
*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'': The decorations of the Spooky Mansion court reference [[Gloomy Manor]] and the [[Dark Moon]], and the game features an arrangement of Gloomy Manor's music.<ref name=OST/> | *''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'': The decorations of the Spooky Mansion court reference [[Gloomy Manor]] and the [[Dark Moon]], and the game features an arrangement of Gloomy Manor's music.<ref name=OST/> | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': [[Super Bell Hill]]'s theme is arranged as one of the tracks that play on the Mushroom Hill stage.<ref name=OST/> | *''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': [[Super Bell Hill]]'s theme is arranged as one of the tracks that play on the Mushroom Hill stage.<ref name=OST/> Some voice clips are reused from the game, including Mario's, specifically when he enters the stadium. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': The majority of the characters' voice clips are taken from this game. One of the club decorations for Planetoid has a statue of a Toad in a space suit similar to the ones found in the game's online menu. | *''[[Mario Kart 8]]'': The majority of the characters' voice clips are taken from this game. One of the club decorations for Planetoid has a statue of a Toad in a space suit similar to the ones found in the game's online menu. | ||
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'': Some of Diddy Kong's voice clips are taken from this game. | |||
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': [[Jump Up, Super Star!]] is arranged for Pauline's theme. | *''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': [[Jump Up, Super Star!]] is arranged for Pauline's theme. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'': Some of Pauline's voice clips are taken from this game. | *''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'': Some of Bowser Jr.'s voice clips are taken from this game. | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'': Some of Pauline's voice clips are taken from this game, along with some unused ones. | |||
*One of Waluigi's victory animations when he scores a goal has him strike the same pose as {{media link|Waluigi 2021 Nintendo Minute Artwork.png|artwork}} of him that was seen in Nintendo Minute's blue [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Lite|Nintendo Switch Lite]] unboxing video (albeit with his rose in his mouth, rather than in his hand while sticking his tongue out). | *One of Waluigi's victory animations when he scores a goal has him strike the same pose as {{media link|Waluigi 2021 Nintendo Minute Artwork.png|artwork}} of him that was seen in Nintendo Minute's blue [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Lite|Nintendo Switch Lite]] unboxing video (albeit with his rose in his mouth, rather than in his hand while sticking his tongue out). | ||
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|KorR=Mario Seuteulaikeojeu Baeteul Ligeu | |KorR=Mario Seuteulaikeojeu Baeteul Ligeu | ||
|KorM=''Mario Strikers Battle League | |KorM=''Mario Strikers Battle League | ||
| | |FreA=''Mario Strikers: Battle League | ||
| | |FreAM=''Mario Strikers: Battle League | ||
| | |FreE=''Mario Strikers: Battle League Football | ||
| | |FreEM=''Mario Strikers: Battle League Football | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{rewrite-expand|section=y|the second main trivia point needs to be elaborated; for instance, which of Waluigi's in-game animations mimic his past renders?}} | {{rewrite-expand|section=y|the second main trivia point needs to be elaborated; for instance, which of Waluigi's in-game animations mimic his past renders?}} | ||
*This is the first game in the ''Mario Strikers'' series where almost all voice lines are reused from other ''Mario'' games, rather than being newly recorded. | *This is the first game in the ''Mario Strikers'' series where almost all voice lines are reused from other ''Super Mario'' games, rather than being newly recorded or reused from ''Super Mario Strikers''. | ||
**It also does not reuse voice lines from the previous entries, with one exception being when Mario wants the ball to be passed to him, as well as most of Birdo's voice lines. | **It also does not reuse voice lines from the previous entries, with one exception being when Mario wants the ball to be passed to him, as well as most of Birdo's voice lines. | ||
*Some animations and poses that the characters have resemble various past promotional artwork and renders, particularly with Waluigi. | *Some animations and poses that the characters have resemble various past promotional artwork and renders, particularly with Waluigi, such as ''Mario Party DS'', ''Mario Party 8'', and ''Mario Kart Wii''. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2022 games]] | [[Category:2022 games]] | ||
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