Mario Strikers Charged (2007)

Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Wii, Wii U
Genres: Sport
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 74 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A wild over-the-top Mario soccer brawl packed with items, stage hazards, and rowdy four-player multiplayer mayhem.

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About

Mario Strikers Charged is a Mario soccer Wii game and the sequel to the Nintendo GameCube game Super Mario Strikers. Up to four players can participate in this game as play soccer, attempting to kick the ball into another opponent's goal. The soccer in this game, however, has several differences than the real soccer, such as the ability to tackle other players with a minimal penalty, using Mario-themed items to give players an advantage over their opponents, and playing with stage hazards effectively. This game places a higher emphasis on individual character attributes compared to its precedent, by not only assigning stats, but by also giving team captains a unique Super Ability and the Mega Strike, an opportunity to score up to six goals. Another introduced mechanic is the power level of the ball: indicated by the color of the glow, the shots of the ball become more quick and powerful the more active it is, thus making it easier to score goals with.

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