The series, consisting of six main games and two remakes, forgoes the traditional “Super Mario” platforming and instead has turn-based combat akin to “Final Fantasy,” “Yakuza ...

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was a genuine delight when it launched some five years ago. This Switch-exclusive title combined X-COM style tactical gameplay with beautiful graphics and animation.

The first Mario + Rabbids game had players restricted to the grid system that combat was built around, much like similar strategy games. You'd move a certain number of squares and end your turn.

The turn-based combat is as fun as ever, especially when paired with some of the most charming visuals ever in a 3D Mario game. It’s got a pretty solid set of build-crafting mechanics for a game ...

Regardless of why you’re in combat, however, the mechanics largely stay the same. They are also fairly complex for a game based around both Mario and some weird French rabbit…things.

It's easy to see why this combat system influenced so many games. Super Mario RPG’s turn-based combat is extremely straightforward, pitting your party of five against all sorts of weird and ...