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[HeroR]

I love this Gif. I wasn't even planning to buy this game, but the passion behind it won me over.

I have no regrets.

 

[majik13]

Beat the first world, and still not really feeling the game. Glad its doing well though.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I want Zelda + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle.

 

[LegendofLex]

Can someone help me understand this.

it wouldn't be surprising if Mario + Rabbids outsold ARMS.

 

[Shaanyboi]

It's a fucking fantastic game

 

[Baroquemantic]

Looking forward to Rabbid's Creed.

 

[pretty done]

Can someone help me understand this.

Probably meant to type it outsold 1-2 and ARMS, but not Spla2n or BotW. Which makes logical sense.

 

[HeroR]

I'm thoroughly impressed that a strategy game sold so well. Even though I love the genre, I had thought it was slightly niche. I wonder if this could convince Square to get off their asses and make another Final Fantasy Tactics (Advance?) game.

Fire Emblem became big with Awakening and those games are far more hardcore, especially if you play Classic.

 

[CookTrain]

On the other hand... Mario game sells gangbusters on Nintendo Platform

Kudos to Ubisoft for hitting it out of the park.

 

[Creamium]

Well deserved. It's the best game on the system and my current goty. Phenomenal game.

 

[WestEgg]

Can someone help me understand this.

We only know that it is the best selling non-Nintendo game, but no numbers yet. It may or may not have sold first party games like Arms or 1-2 Switch. I could see that being the case actually, but certainly not MK8D, Zelda, or Splatoon.

 

[Mory Dunz]

Probably meant to type it outsold 1-2 and ARMS, but not Spla2n or BotW. Which makes logical sense.

not that it did, but that it was possible.

imo, that'd be pretty unrealistic to outsell either of those this quickly, (and without japan). Maybe in a few months

 

[Dark Cloud]

Like I said at E3 I can see this game selling 3 million easily.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It's a fucking fantastic game

It is.
I don't get the hype for the visual presentational values(even though they are good) but the design is stellar.
It's funny as fuck at times too.
The soundtrack is memorable as well.

 

[Salvadora]

I don't think this would be a particularly high bar to pass given the state of 3rd party support on Switch.

Very curious about the numbers.

 

[BitStyle]

Well deserved. The game is great in presentation, music, and gameplay. Surprisingly addictive

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I don't think this would be a particularly high bar to pass given the state of 3rd party support on Switch.

Very curious about the numbers.

It's sold Enough for a Sequel copies.

 

[Skittzo0413]

Can someone help me understand this.

Yeah I was scratching my head at that for a while too. They're basically trying to say that it's the best selling non-Nintendo game but it's also outsold at least one Nintendo game, and those games include...

 

[correojon]

I love this Gif. I wasn't even planning to buy this game, but the passion behind it won me over.

I have no regrets.

Same here, the whole story behind those tears completely turned my perception of the game. And boy, was I wrong, I´m having a blast with it and enjoying every second, the game´s filled with cool small details everywhere.

That said, this game is the least third-party a game could be.

 

[WestEgg]

Keep in mind we don't know what Sonic Mania did since it was digital only. It's multiplat, but I could see that having outsold Rabbids.

 

[Celine]

It's a Ubisoft game (both as far as developer and publisher) but it's also very Nintendo in sensibility.
Ubisoft Milan did a fantastic job.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

Guessing Bomberman is next best.

Edit - Or maybe SF?

 

[Gotdatmoney]

Keep in mind we don't know what Sonic Mania did since it was digital only. It's multiplat, but I could see that having outsold Rabbids.

Zero chance digital Sonic mania outsold Rabbids.

 

[Ōkami]

Pretty sure its actually Bomberman.

M+R isn't out in most of Asia, were Bomberman was one of the forced bundle games, and also sales of Minecraft are outright unknown.

Maybe best selling third party Switch game in the US.

 

[Griss]

I just bought it yesterday.

What a weird, delightful little game. It's so strange playing a Mario game that feels nothing like a Nintendo game - this game is Ubisoft to its very core; from the UI to thethe animation to dialogue / humour etc. Fortunately I actually love me some Ubisoft, so it suits me to a tee.

Totally deserved success.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Congrats to Ubi on the success

I expect more collaborations in the future.

 

[Creamium]

That said, this game is the least third-party a game could be.

Yeah the biggest compliment you can give M+R is that it looks, feels and plays like a first party Nintendo game. I hope this level of execution opens doors to future crazy crossovers.

 

[HeroR]

Same here, the whole story behind those tears completely turned my perception of the game. And boy, was I wrong, I´m having a blast with it and enjoying every second, the game´s filled with cool small details everywhere.

That said, this game is the least third-party a game could be.

Seriously. I honestly kept forgetting Ubisoft made it. Then again, I don't think I ever bought a Ubisoft game.

 

[FlaygletheBagel]

I can't believe a strategy game featuring the Mario and Rabbids IPs together would even exist, let alone become one of my favorite Switch games so far.

Definitely well deserved.

 

[WestEgg]

Zero chance digital Sonic mania outsold Rabbids.

Maybe I'm overestimating the appeal of classic Sonic, but it seemed to have a ton of hype for it and the it cost 1/3 the price. I'm not saying it did, and I absolutely adored Mario + Rabbids, but it seems like it should have sold extremely well.

 

[lucius]

That is good it is a great game but there is zero chance I would have bought the game without Mario and other Nintendo characters in it.

 

[Twookie]

Deserved!

 

[Uno Venova]

That's an odd qualifier considering it's filled with nintendos characters.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Maybe I'm overestimating the appeal of classic Sonic, but it seemed to have a ton of hype for it and the it cost 1/3 the price. I'm not saying it did, and I absolutely adored Mario + Rabbids, but it seems like it should have sold extremely well.

If Sonic Mania had a physical version then I'd probably agree with you.

 

[Linkstrikesback]

it's almost like this is the kind of third-party game that always does well on Nintendo platforms

Yes. One with Mario in it.

Spoiler

To be fair to them, it seems like they absolutely nailed the Nintendo feeling.Have a copy but haven't had time to open it and play yet...

 

[AzaK]

I honestly haven't had as much fun with a game in a very, very long time. I'm so glad I took the plunge. Beats anything on Switch so far (Zelda aside) by a mile. And even though I adore Zelda, I feel more compelled to go back to M+R than Zelda on a daily basis.

 

[Why would you do that?]

I'm hoping for a sequel, one hopefully with more features, like the ability to make your own maps and the ability to freely shoot or sentry any square you want as opposed to only being able to target enemies (my biggest complaint about the game).

Oh, and better menus! lol.

But I'm super happy the game did well, because it is actually really good. I would gladly buy a sequel.

 

[DecoReturns]

The worst thing about Mario and Rabbids is Mario himself.

Best character.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

 

[Ruud_Luiten]

So the trick is to include Mario in your 'non-Nintendo' game...

This.

It’s not weird to see all those mario thingies in other switch games, like minecraft, rocket l., skyrim etc.

No mario / nintendo character, no sale for Nintendo buyers.

It’s becoming a bad habit.

 

[CharminUltra]

Excellent game and pleasant surprise. Well deserved.

 

[Kouriozan]

Rabbid Peach for Smash!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

The worst thing about Mario and Rabbids is Mario himself.

Dat Hero Sight tho.

 

[Dark Cloud]

This.

It’s not weird to see all those mario thingies in other switch games, like minecraft, rocket l., skyrim etc.

No mario / nintendo character, no sale for Nintendo buyers.

It’s becoming a bad habit.

So why did USF2 and Bomberman R sell?

Unless you're being sarcastic.

 

[Travo]

Good, this game deserves tons of sales.

 

[tolkir]

Pretty sure its actually Bomberman.

M+R isn't out in most of Asia, were Bomberman was one of the forced bundle games, and also sales of Minecraft are outright unknown.

Maybe best selling third party Switch game in the US.

Yep, Eurogamer has jumped a little earlier here I think. Minecraft is top 5 on each eShop since release (Japan included).

 

[Gotdatmoney]

I honestly haven't had as much fun with a game in a very, very long time. I'm so glad I took the plunge. Beats anything on Switch so far (Zelda aside) by a mile. And even though I adore Zelda, I feel more compelled to go back to M+R than Zelda on a daily basis.

Yo I'm pumped you actually got it. I had a feeling you would like it. It's actually probably the best Switch game. I like Zelda more but it's multiplat

 

[Jaded Alyx]

It's not inculding japan .

Well it can't because it's not out there yet.


I wonder what Minecraft is at.

 

[HeroR]

This.

It’s not weird to see all those mario thingies in other switch games, like minecraft, rocket l., skyrim etc.

No mario / nintendo character, no sale for Nintendo buyers.

It’s becoming a bad habit.

Nitpick, Skyrim has Zelda, not Mario. And that's a falsehood that Nintendo fans won't buy games without Nintendo characters. Case in point Bomberman R and Street Fighter.

 

[Kevinroc]

It's definitely an odd game. Its success is well deserved, but it feels a bit odd that M+R is the Switch's best selling non-Nintendo game because, you know, Mario and co. are in it.