Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

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  1. Carlsdil000
    Oct 27, 2014
    8
    Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is a very good game. It has lots of different characters and stages to unlock and many different things to explore and see. If you are familiar with the series than you already know what the game is about, but this game will definitely bring with it some new fans!

    Some negatives include the fact that it is rather difficult to play with four players, as the    Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is a very good game. It has lots of different characters and stages to unlock and many different things to explore and see. If you are familiar with the series than you already know what the game is about, but this game will definitely bring with it some new fans!

    Some negatives include the fact that it is rather difficult to play with four players, as the characters are just too small to see. That, along with a lackluster single player mode keeps the game from earning a 10 from me. Still, a great game and I don't regret getting it!    … Expand
  2. Guedryan
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Um jogo incrível, com muitas opções no modo offline, diversas tarefas para conquista de troféus e um modo online cheio de opções também.
    Várias músicas nostálgicas, diversas fases, maior seleção de lutadores que eu vi num jogo de luta e mecânica aprimorada.
  3. javaleno
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    I didn't think it was possible to surpass super smash bros melee and Project M, but this game has done that. This is the best smash bros yet. When it drops on the Wii U it will obviously be even better than the 3DS version, but man it is still really fun on the 3DS. Sure, there was some lag on the launch day, but as of now the lag has really reduced since then. I also have very goodI didn't think it was possible to surpass super smash bros melee and Project M, but this game has done that. This is the best smash bros yet. When it drops on the Wii U it will obviously be even better than the 3DS version, but man it is still really fun on the 3DS. Sure, there was some lag on the launch day, but as of now the lag has really reduced since then. I also have very good internet speeds, so when I host 4 player matches, the game runs really smooth. Being a competitive casual player with a life, I have no complaints with this game. :) all of my casual friends are having a blast, and my competitive friends are having fun as well. All the characters are extremely balanced now, and all in all, you should buy this game. I did purchase the game, I'm not a loser who doesn't own the game and is leaving fake negative reviews. Peace out.… Expand
  4. KNDNumbuh2008
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    I really like the Wii U and the 3DS versions of that game. It is definitely awesome. Rosalina is my favorite video game character. I wish I will get it.
  5. Marsonra
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. This is a game that I wasn't so sure if I should get. For one thing, it was made by Nintendo, a developer that I have not really looked to for games in a long time. I have mostly been on Steam as of late, and I don't really play Nintendo games anymore. Also, I was nervous because this is the first Super Smash Bros. to be released on the 3DS. TheSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. This is a game that I wasn't so sure if I should get. For one thing, it was made by Nintendo, a developer that I have not really looked to for games in a long time. I have mostly been on Steam as of late, and I don't really play Nintendo games anymore. Also, I was nervous because this is the first Super Smash Bros. to be released on the 3DS. The franchise has always been a console game, and I thought bringing it to a handheld might hurt the franchise. So, does this game do a handheld Smash Bros. better than I had hoped, or does it make me never want to see another handheld Super Smash Bros.? Let's find out. This game plays very much like all of the other games in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is a fighting game about hitting your opponents to make their percentage go up. The higher the percentage, the better chance you have of knocking them off the screen. To win you have to either get enough K.O.s to rack up the most points before time runs out, or K.O. everyone until you are the last man standing, depending on which mode you play. This game does not change the formula very much from the previous Smash Bros. games, but it does add a lot of new things to keep it interesting. For one thing, there are tons of new characters and stages. One thing this series is well known for is combining several video game characters from different video games (mostly Nintendo), into one game. Series mainstays such as Mario and Link are still here, and their moves are basically unchanged from the previous games. However, a lot of other characters that have been in the previous games have changed. For example, Bowser is now much faster than he was in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. There are also tons of new characters, including Little Mac, Lucina, and Rosalina and Luma. This game also adds a few characters from non-Nintendo franchises such as Mega Man and Pac-Man. Each of these characters has their own move set, and work with the same button combinations. This makes Super Smash Bros. a much less complicated fighting game than most other games in the genre, and very easy to just pick up and play. However, this is just the core gameplay of Super Smash Bros. The 3DS version also has several more really fun modes of play. Some have returned from previous iterations of the series, while others are brand new. In terms of overall gameplay, I really don't have much to complain about. This game is insanely fun to play, and very enjoyable. It is especially fun in multiplayer. It is probably the most fun you will have with a video game this year. As for the graphics, while they are fantastic, I'm afraid I can't say they are the best on the 3DS. I still prefer the look of Super Mario 3D Land over this game. However, that's not to say the graphics are bad. In fact, the graphics of this game are actually quite good. They are definitely some of the best on the 3DS. Everything in this game is rich with detail and is beautiful to the eye. In fact, it almost gets to the point that I was wondering if I was looking at a handheld or a console. I was surprised by this, as I thought for sure the graphics would suffer greatly on the 3DS. The graphics of this game are fantastic, but they are not the best the 3DS has to offer. This game also has great presentation. This game has many fun modes of play, and is super-addictive. It also adds the new feature of character customization, allowing you to create your own character. However, one thing that I was somewhat disappointed by was that although it retains all of the modes that make Super Smash Bros. fun, it also lacks several modes found in the previous Super Smash Bros. that I enjoyed. Coin battles are now gone from the game completely. While no one really played coin battles, it was an interesting battle mode, and I wish it could be brought back. There is also no adventure mode, which has been replaced by the new Smash Run mode. There is also a lot less content in this Smash Bros. For example, Super Smash Bros. Brawl had many more pieces of music. While this is a little disappointing, it does not detract from the overall experience. Overall, this game is fantastic. It really got me back into the 3DS, and it actually makes me want a Wii U (this game is also coming out for the Wii U). This is a game that anyone who has a 3DS should play. If you do not have this game on your 3DS, you need to do yourself a favor, and buy it now!
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Presentation: 8/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  6. amstans
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    I got this game because of the Wii U hype and wanted to get some practice in before the release on November 21. The demo did not do this game justice. the replay value here is immense. There are so many customisations and fun things to do. It never gets boring. This is the perfect game for a portable gaming system.
  7. Link316
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Pretty much a full console experience of a new Smash Brothers packed into a handheld, its amazing. The only downside I would say is the control takes a bit of getting used to. But that is not the fault of the game its more the system and being used to a gamecube controller. I will not dock it any points for that.
  8. hypercat90
    Oct 26, 2014
    9
    I had more fun with this game than any other this year. The fighters, items, stages, modes and of course the music all just blend so perfectly. Although it's clear that the Wii U game is the version to look forward to, this game has more than enough to keep us waiting until then. The only real flaws I found was the laggy online multiplayer, and the lack of new stages. Overall, though thisI had more fun with this game than any other this year. The fighters, items, stages, modes and of course the music all just blend so perfectly. Although it's clear that the Wii U game is the version to look forward to, this game has more than enough to keep us waiting until then. The only real flaws I found was the laggy online multiplayer, and the lack of new stages. Overall, though this game is certainly worth your time to pick up.… Expand
  9. BenjamiNook
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And so the addiction returns...
    The graphics are the best I've seen on the 3DS, and my word does this game sound good. I seriously use this instead of my MP3 player now.
    The gameplay is the most balanced ever, with some characters being toned down a bit (looks at metaknight). I've played for over 40 hours and only lost one match because of circle pad problems.
    All the unlockable characters are great, and most have a unique gimmick like little mac's KO meter, or Rosalina and Luma's ability to separate, and actually make it work, unlike Ice climbers, who were broken as hell in Brawl.
    Smash run is SOOOOOOO addictive, and I would have bought the game just for this. There have been 1 or 2 online problems, but most are because of my bad internet, so I don't find myself frustrated.
    Even if it's left once the Wii U version comes out, I think it should be a criminal offence not to own and love this game.    … Expand
  10. GoreSmasher
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    Really good fighting game i spend about 3 hours a day playing. Smash Bros never get old because they always add something new to the game that make it fresh.
  11. dbzeenx
    Oct 14, 2014
    9
    It's Smash Bros. - That makes it good by default! Seriously, stupid people complain about characters but there are 40 of them!! Why would you ever complain? Oh what, did your Roy or Cloud from Final Fantasy not make it in? Stop whining. It's a great game. I'd consider it the best game of the year tied with the Wii U version and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. There are a few flaws: NoIt's Smash Bros. - That makes it good by default! Seriously, stupid people complain about characters but there are 40 of them!! Why would you ever complain? Oh what, did your Roy or Cloud from Final Fantasy not make it in? Stop whining. It's a great game. I'd consider it the best game of the year tied with the Wii U version and Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. There are a few flaws: No special smash, sometimes connection is laggy and you have to play it on a 3DS XL to get the best experience out of it.… Expand
  12. flametail23
    Oct 18, 2014
    8
    Super Smash Bros for the 3DS is on eof this years best titles. There are a lot of characters to play as, some of them are clones but most of them are unique and cool to play as. It's not the deepest fighter but it is a very fun one worth playing. Playing with friends is also fun.
    8/10
  13. Komrath
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    Definitely a funny take on fighting games :-) I would describe it as "sumo fighting with Nintendo characters", you try to push out enemies out of the arena and not being pushed out yourself. Characters are nicely animated and voiced, even if you don't know them all it's a lot to discover! Fighting mechanics are somehow simple to start with, but hard to master and each fighter has their ownDefinitely a funny take on fighting games :-) I would describe it as "sumo fighting with Nintendo characters", you try to push out enemies out of the arena and not being pushed out yourself. Characters are nicely animated and voiced, even if you don't know them all it's a lot to discover! Fighting mechanics are somehow simple to start with, but hard to master and each fighter has their own 'personality' and style. Many gameplay modes, this game really has the "one more smash!" factor that keeps me hooked for long, longer than I would sometimes play :D Definitely recommending!… Expand
  14. jamesfelicia
    Dec 25, 2014
    4
    i got this game today, and the lack of a story mode was a complete turn off for me to start, then i played it, and the graphics i could not bear to look at, everything on the 3ds is incredibly small, and it isn't much better on the larger scales

    almost every other fighter on the planet has a story mode, and this has no excuse besides the cinematics they used in the previous game were    i got this game today, and the lack of a story mode was a complete turn off for me to start, then i played it, and the graphics i could not bear to look at, everything on the 3ds is incredibly small, and it isn't much better on the larger scales

    almost every other fighter on the planet has a story mode, and this has no excuse besides the cinematics they used in the previous game were uploaded online, and i would much prefer at least minimal dialogue and no fancy crap at all because i've played fighters that function in that exact way and their stories were enjoyable

    playing the actual game sucked rather than the usual casual fun time you could have nintendo thought it had to be hardcore and thats where they went, and as a result they created this disgusting game

    dont buy it, play brawl instead, it was much better and this rapes all the nice features brawl had    … Expand
  15. BentleyTurtle
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    This game is freakin awesome! One of the greatest Super Smash Bros. games ever. If you own a 3DS this is a must buy title. The music is soooo good!!!!!!
  16. kooltrex
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    Its a good game and is loads of fun, however I recomend you wait for smash wii u as that version will be much better. However this version is still great and has an amazing roster. From capcoms megaman to the arcade famous pacman you will love the characters and will be able to recognize many of them.
  17. VaderMarc
    Oct 19, 2014
    9
    Those who have been involved with videogames will be very familiar with Nintendo's "Super Smash Bros." series. These games provide a fans of various Nintendo games with a way to pick their favourite character and fight against others in an overall great game.
    With an increased roster of about 48 characters, everyone can find a character that's perfect for him or her, many of the older    Those who have been involved with videogames will be very familiar with Nintendo's "Super Smash Bros." series. These games provide a fans of various Nintendo games with a way to pick their favourite character and fight against others in an overall great game.
    With an increased roster of about 48 characters, everyone can find a character that's perfect for him or her, many of the older characters return such as Link, Mario, Zelda, and other classic favourites. The newcomers such as Villager from the Animal Crossing series, and Mega Man from the Mega Man series, and even Pacman make an appearance. Each character has a moveset that really feels like what they would do if they were forced to fight. Many of these new characters have their down special to be a counter move which I don't enjoy so much personally, but it's still very helpful to have.
    Being on a mobile console there are lots of things to consider, "Should I wait for the Wii U version?", "Does it really work for my console?" etc. Personally I own a 3DS XL and I feel like the larger version of the 3DS makes the game feel more natural unlike the 3DS or 2DS which at times can be straining on the eyes due to the smaller screen and for some, make one's hands uncomfortable.
    Overall this is an amazing game with a character roster no one should be complaining about and everyone who likes fighting games, or just likes playing with friends should pick this one up, it's an amazing on the go experience although at times it feels like my console will break due to the intense use of the circle pad and shoulder buttons. Easy to learn, harder to master. Pick it up and enjoy.    … Expand
  18. snow_
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    It's the long awaited Smash Bros. 4! This is my personal favorite in the series with many characters, many modes and great gameplay. The only problems I am having is lag during online play and not enough maps, but this game still rightfully deserves a ten.
  19. MegaNinja
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    This game really pushes the 3ds to its limits. There is just so much content. The game is smooth,looks amazing and is REALLY fun. This is a must buy, for all 3ds owners. (and by the way, smash run is amazing)
  20. srplayer
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    I bought this game today and I'm loving it. The first Super Smash Bros. that I played was on the Wii, and the only thing that I can say is that this game is equally awesome.
  21. GoofyTroll
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Arguably, one of the best, if not the best in the series. An instant favourite for me. If you have a 3DS console, whether you use it or not, this game is a MUST HAVE
  22. REPSAJ
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    [LONG REVIEW] :P

    First off, i used to be a huge Nintendo fanboy until the wii happened. And i am again since i bought this game. I have been hating on Nintendo a lot for the past years. Be it their cash cow milking tactics of old series, the fact i need to buy a game on 2 Eshops when i already own the classic, announcing a new portable console and a new home console that both have a    [LONG REVIEW] :P

    First off, i used to be a huge Nintendo fanboy until the wii happened. And i am again since i bought this game.

    I have been hating on Nintendo a lot for the past years. Be it their cash cow milking tactics of old series, the fact i need to buy a game on 2 Eshops when i already own the classic, announcing a new portable console and a new home console that both have a name that tricks people into thinking the 3DS is just a DS with 3d and the WII U is just a Wii with..eh, U?

    I was very doubtful smash would work on a portable* , and i kinda missed that nintendo magic over the past few years, Kinda hypocritical, as mario galaxy 1 and 2 are in my top 10 nintendo games ever, but the Wii just lacked the amount of titles to keep the console interesting. And here comes the 3DS.

    I remember being sceptical when nintendo announced a portable entry of the Smash Bros series. As a matter of fact, i only got semi-hyped after i played the demo for 8 hours. I did already fall in love with my 3DS though. Sure, it collected dust for months when the good games just didn't seem to be hitting shelves, but when they did, the portable made me love it so much more than its predecessor, hence i find the name similarities between the DS and 3DS a historical marketing mistake.

    BUT.
    The past year, Nintendo seems to have gone on a rampage with the 3DS, there have been releases all over the calendar, and the console is distinguishing itself more and more from the raft pirates took their piss on called the Nintendo DS (lite/i/XL/LL/LLXL/Iblalbla).

    So here comes Smash Bros 3DS, a game that pulls something off i haven't experienced since SSB Melee. It puts the fun right in the core of the experience. I will get to the forgivable shortcomings in a bit, but let me start by saying: This is Smash Brothers. This is what it is supposed to be, at least, for me. I am a pretty decent Melee (and Brawl) player, but no pro. I live between that space where competing and having fun meet.

    The first thing i noticed when i played the demo, was the fact i could pull off the same timing in mid air i do on the Gamecube and Wii. I ALWAYS play with captain falcon, but he was not in the demo, so i was still unsure i could get the same responsiveness (or lack of due to too many beers :P) with my fave character since the N64 days: Have played the full game for tens of hours now, and i can safely say: This is a handheld marvel.

    Graphics, oh man. Gameplay, oh maann. Online? YES! I played Online on the **** connection and still got very decent rounds. 6 out of 10 were smooth, the rest probably due to my connection. But it was fun every match. The ability to save replays is rewarding, spectating is a thrill, and the graphics are mind blowing for the 3dS. 60FPS in 3D. Say what, Pokemon X/Y? No 3d in the overworld due to graphical limitations?

    Smash brothers 3DS shows the handheld's full potential in a way so classy, its really a reason to start loving nintendo again. The animations of the new characters will make you smile, the creativity and originality really shines through, especially Duck Hunt Dog and Pac Man are just some signs this game is delivering the greatness.

    Summarised, a lot of more critical reviews seem to approach the game as a console version. Which is totally fair. But, how come i am having the same smash bros experience with this game as the console versions?

    I think its because it's just a great game. Really. And now some cons. That did not bother me. Here we go.

    SMASH RUN.
    Its subspace all over again. I dont play it. I just play local, online, and classic + the minigames. I dont need a smash bros story. Smash 64 was already exactly what i wanted except the small amount of stages.

    Just give this a try, i am loving the crap out of it and Nintendo and i got together again. Hope you've enjoyed this (and reached this part of the review).

    If you ever wanna play a game, hit me up on twitter @JASPERSTAALDSGN

    *I played the game with a 3DS XL and a plastic grip bought on ebay, it was like 4$    … Expand
  23. Bori_Gamer89
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    Es el mejor juego de peleas en una portátil. Lo tiene todo, gráficos, personajes variados, una banda sonora envolvente, diferentes modos geniales y un control facil de usar. Lo recomiendo al 100%
  24. mangonerf
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    Its refreshing after having so many disappointments like watch_dogs, destiny and the new order that we finally have a game that lived up to the hype this game is perfect and the fact that you can play on the go is a huge plus. nintendo really pulled through and the new smash run is really fun.
  25. British_Gamer
    Oct 7, 2014
    9
    A really fun games for 3ds, i would definitely recommend it, loads of fun modes to play and it has multiplayer!, if you are a fan of the wii version, You will love it :)
  26. JX-
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    Right out of the gate I would just like to say that this game is definitely a step up from Brawl. Brawl got a lot of things right with the content aspect, but didn't always deliver on gameplay (tripping, not using momentum while jumping). While Smash 4 isn't a perfect game either, it seems to have covered up many of Brawl's flaws and brought back fantastic gameplay.

    Everyone's biggest    Right out of the gate I would just like to say that this game is definitely a step up from Brawl. Brawl got a lot of things right with the content aspect, but didn't always deliver on gameplay (tripping, not using momentum while jumping). While Smash 4 isn't a perfect game either, it seems to have covered up many of Brawl's flaws and brought back fantastic gameplay.

    Everyone's biggest gripe with this game seems to be the net code. It is unfortunately pretty much just as awful as it was in Brawl. I personally prefer playing For Glory mode 1v1, which (if you have good internet connection) will 90% of the time have decent-to-perfect gameplay with little slowdowns. On the other side of the spectrum, very rarely will you ever get a "perfect" game. The odds of one person having bad connection is much higher with more people, and this will almost always result in a slowed down, tedious game.

    The new game modes are pretty hit and miss. I enjoy Smash Run as a testing arena for new character builds and simultaneously as a way to get new equips for my favorite characters. It can be a bit tedious that you can get the same custom move over and over again, but I suppose that is just to pad in more playtime to collect them all. Trophy Run (Trophy smash? I don't recall) feels a bit tedious as well and you will not be spending any large amount of time with it, but after I rack up a lot of coins playing regular smash games I like to go waste them all on loads of new trophies (G&W works wonders in this mode). Home run derby returns and is as fun as it has always been (try to beat my 3101 m); and the other new Bomb mode is nothing to be excited about. Alright if you like to break and re-break high scores though.

    I love the new roster. All of the non-clone newcomers are very intuitive and fun to play and while not everybody accepts the clones a little bit of roster padding is good for little to no extra development effort. Some of the cuts seem very unnecessary (RIP Lucas ;_;) but with limited development time some cuts were expected. For "competitive" players, the roster is still really unbalanced, only slightly better from Brawl's, but as the game has only been released for a short time there are bound to be changes in the meta still. If you do not play competitively this shouldn't be too much of an obstacle, even if you plan on playing For Glory mostly tiers really don't come into play until you play in tournaments.

    This game really looks fantastic. The character models are smooth, the stages all fit their respective games well, and it runs at 60 fps (except AT's, pokemon, and pikmin). If you didn't believe it could happen, it truly is that classic smash gameplay on a handheld console. It plays just as good on 3DS as it would with a GC controller. Just make sure you don't do those smash attacks too hard, the circle pad can be a bit fragile. I've never had problems, but just a warning.

    All in all, Smash 4 is miles above Brawl and has enough content to sink hundreds of hours into, just as previous entries in the series.    … Expand
  27. TSW
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I could say only this but alas this is the best game ever. brawl was incredible but the characters are amazing the old ones are greatly improved examples being link as he's been beefed up and pit's been toned down! the newer characters are brilliant my favourites being robin and greninja. smash is great. the online is lovely. Buy this game!… Expand
  28. treantwarfare
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is a welcome addition to the series which is sure to satiate fans' thirst until the definitive Wii U version is released.

    This game was one of my more highly anticipated games of the year, along with it's Wii U counterpart. I unlocked all the characters within a few days, a feat not too impressive when you are given around 3/4 of the characters from the get-go.    Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is a welcome addition to the series which is sure to satiate fans' thirst until the definitive Wii U version is released.

    This game was one of my more highly anticipated games of the year, along with it's Wii U counterpart. I unlocked all the characters within a few days, a feat not too impressive when you are given around 3/4 of the characters from the get-go.

    My only gripe with the game are that 4-player matches can be hectic, since the players look so small on the 3DS screen. This makes battles that are not 1v1 almost unplayable on larger maps. The Smash Run mode was also a bit underwhelming, but not necessarily worthy of subtracting points.

    Whether or not you have friends to play with, this title is a solid entry into the Super Smash Bros. Series. However, I think it may become somewhat obsolete by the time the Wii U version releases. Only time will tell though.    … Expand
  29. 8BitMonkey
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    A year of hype most certainly had quite the satisfying payoff indeed. It honestly feels great to have the ability to play a game such as Smash in its handheld form, being able to (as cliche as it sounds) take it wherever you go. True, of course, it doesn't have nearly as many features as the WiiU version has been revealed to have, but this makes perfect sense seeing as it is still aA year of hype most certainly had quite the satisfying payoff indeed. It honestly feels great to have the ability to play a game such as Smash in its handheld form, being able to (as cliche as it sounds) take it wherever you go. True, of course, it doesn't have nearly as many features as the WiiU version has been revealed to have, but this makes perfect sense seeing as it is still a handheld version. Anything wrong or troublesome about almost all of the veteran characters has been fixed and balanced, and most of the newcomers have proven quite fun to play as too. Dr. Mario and Dark Pit, however, have absolutely no reason to be in this game whatsoever and I honestly wish they would leave and never come back. Lucina could've simply replaced Marth, and, again, Dr. Mario and Dark Pit easily could've been alternate skins for Mario and Pit because that is quite literally all they are. Oh, except for the fact that Dark Pit's Final Smash is worse than Pit's. All that aside, though, Smash 4 has proven to be quite a superb game indeed, guaranteed to provide many an hour of fun. True, however, the online gameplay is quite atrocious indeed, but it does make sense seeing as it's a fast-paced game trying to communicate over the internet in between two handheld consoles. That being said, however, pretty much means the online could've been cut out. Well, worldwide online at least. I've played with friends online that live within the same city and it worked perfectly fine, but whilst playing with a friend in the UK, it was lagging like nuts. In my personal opinion, the only fighter that was dropped for this game that I actually cared about was the Ice Climbers. That's just me though. Smash Run, the new mode being introduced in this game and being exclusive to the platform, proved to be quite fun as well. Honestly, I was just kinda listing things about the game with no transitions or structure. Man, do I suck at writing reviews.… Expand
  30. ketchie12
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    There's no reason I should explain why this game is so great. What you see is what you get.
    I'll talk more what I didn't like about the game and I wish that is had.
    - if you don't own the 3DS XL, It gets kind of overwhelming when there's 4 characters fighting. Sometimes it's hard to track yourself. Which is a big deal. - no option to use the directional pad instead of analog. - smash    There's no reason I should explain why this game is so great. What you see is what you get.
    I'll talk more what I didn't like about the game and I wish that is had.
    - if you don't own the 3DS XL, It gets kind of overwhelming when there's 4 characters fighting. Sometimes it's hard to track yourself. Which is a big deal.
    - no option to use the directional pad instead of analog.
    - smash run could have been better. It's a start though, something that they should bring back.    … Expand
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#3 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 76 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 76
  3. Negative: 0 out of 76
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2015
    80
    If you’re a fan of Nintendo, you will be delighted with Super Smash Bros. [13/2014, p.69]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 2, 2014
    80
    On its own merits, it's an utter joy...but it's also pretty clearly a primer for the Wii U version. [Issue#255, p.68]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2014
    85
    The new Smash overcomes its biggest challenge by actually being very playable on the portable 3DS. The online side is mediocre at best, but there is nevertheless a lot of fun to be had here. [Nov 2014]
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