[Nintendo Switch Snap]
[narrator] -Welcome, Strikers! [epic guitar music]
Trying to claim victory in the Mario Strikers: Battle League game?
Here are some rough-and-tumble tactics to get you started.
[music fades]
[gritty guitar rock]
Press the ZR button to pick up the pace with a dash.
[Mario] -Ye-hee!
-But don't overdo it, or you'll run out of stamina!
Dash while dribbling and you'll kick the ball out a little further as you go.
[Mario] -Hooo!
-So watch out for sneaky Strikers
trying to make a steal. [Mario] -Yee-hee!
-Use characters with high speed to leave 'em in the dust.
Press the ZL button while passing, to pull off a free pass.
Tilt the control stick in any direction to send the ball soaring.
Pass to an open area,
or through opponents, to keep 'em on their toes.
Press the R button to dodge.
Do this right before getting tackled,
and you'll get a dash boost!
[Princess Peach] -Yee-oh!
-It does use stamina, though,
so don't get caught up in a dodging debacle.
Press the button just before you receive a pass for a combo play!
Boost your offense by quickly following up
with another pass, or go straight for the goal.
Lob passes fly high over characters' heads,
making an easy block out of reach. [Wario] -Bwah!
Wha!
-Intercept the ball midair
by pressing A or B close to the intended receiver,
then you can follow up for a shot,
or pass to a teammate.
[music fades]
[music returns]
Hold the button to charge up shots and tackles.
[Bowser roars]
Let go of the button at just the right time
and you'll pull off a perfect move!
For shooting, release when the ring beneath you turns blue,
and you'll break through your opponents' defenses.
[Bowser exclaims]
For tackling, release when the arrow gauge is full,
and you can go cleat-to-cleat with stronger opponents.
[Bowser roars]
Combo passes also have perfect moves.
The receiver can press the button a little early,
then release when kicking the ball back.
These passes can't be intercepted,
and can be performed multiple times in a row.
Tackle a teammate to give them a boost!
[Yoshi yells]
You can use this technique to push them into faraway opponents,
or set them up for a goal.
Pro-tip, use this on a dribbling teammate
and they can tackle an opponent without losing the ball.
[music fades]
[music returns]
Tilt the left stick, while shooting, to control the shot.
Take aim,
and try to avoid the goalie.
[character sounds]
These last lines of defense easily block simple shots,
so try different sides and angles to get a clear opening.
After a goalie blocks a shot,
the ball might bounce back into play.
Stay close to the goal for your chance at a rebound.
Blocking shots, especially Hyper Strikes,
can tire a goalie out,
so act fast and secure that goal!
Defending?
Tackles are your best friend to stop comebacks.
[music fades]
[music returns] What do you think, Strikers?
Use these tactics and more, and you just might kick your way to victory!
Mario Strikers: Battle League.
Available June 10th only on Nintendo Switch.
Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.