
Mario can now be replaced by a different character. Also featured are enemy encounters outside of turn-based combat. Unlike the first game, level designs are less linear, and the turn-based tactical combat features a new system that disregards the first game's grid-based layout. Players are also tasked with rescuing the Sparks throughout the galaxy, who provide distinct powers that will help the player in battle. Players are able to build out their roster of characters from, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and Rabbid Mario, along with new characters Edge, Rabbid Rosalina, and Bowser (with the Rabbids being fully voiced for the first time). Gameplay in Sparks of Hope is largely similar to that of Kingdom Battle. See also: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle § Gameplay
