Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 922 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 756 out of 922
  2. Mixed: 116 out of 922
  3. Negative: 50 out of 922
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The first ever handheld Smash and it's something else. I've also gotta give props to this game for bringing in my man Cloud into Smash.
  3. ThePieMan07
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    I love this game so much. The regular fighting is fun and all, but smash run is really where the **** is at. I have spent more time in smash run than I have any other game in my life. Smash run is what really carries this game, but other than that, there isn't much
  4. EoCoM
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
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  5. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    2
    this aint good, this was my intro into the smash franchise and is easily my least favorite installment, the biggest thing for smash is multiplayer, have fun playing couch multiplayer on a 3ds, oh wait you cant. NUH UH
  6. Mrwren
    May 11, 2023
    1
    I hate this game. It is the wish.com version of the Wii u version.
    1. The graphics had a huge downgrade from 720p/1080p to 360p. That’s even worse than Wii!
    2. I don’t like the touchscreen
    Bad game don’t buy
  7. ZXSth
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    A surprisingly fantastic and competent Smash Bros. game. Despite the expectations one might have for it as a 3DS game, Smash for 3DS offers not just a perfectly competent portable version of the Smash Bros. experience, but also the superior single-player experience in Smash Run, a frenetic run through familiar landscapes from various characters' worlds that easily outshines anything seenA surprisingly fantastic and competent Smash Bros. game. Despite the expectations one might have for it as a 3DS game, Smash for 3DS offers not just a perfectly competent portable version of the Smash Bros. experience, but also the superior single-player experience in Smash Run, a frenetic run through familiar landscapes from various characters' worlds that easily outshines anything seen in the Wii U version. Additionally, the more stylized graphical presentation in this version of the game weaves a perfect balance between quality and performance, making the game appear quite pretty without causing excessive load times or slowdown.

    For those craving a portable, more single-player-friendly experience not competently offered by either Wii U or Ultimate, Smash for 3DS might uniquely scratch that itch. While obviously inferior in some ways to its more performance-focused successors, this game is excellent, and defied what I expected from a portable version of Super Smash Bros.    … Expand
  8. lesiuML
    Jan 6, 2023
    7
    It's hard to compare this version to wii u smash, or to Ultimate on switch. It's little bit bare bone in comparison to those two. There is not much to do and it's becoming boring after really short time. There is quite a nice roster but lot of great characters are hidden behind pay wall. Generally it's a nice alternative to switch ultimate, but it is not even close in terms of what you canIt's hard to compare this version to wii u smash, or to Ultimate on switch. It's little bit bare bone in comparison to those two. There is not much to do and it's becoming boring after really short time. There is quite a nice roster but lot of great characters are hidden behind pay wall. Generally it's a nice alternative to switch ultimate, but it is not even close in terms of what you can do in it.… Expand
  9. SAWWTHedgehog
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    This game is amazing, but seriously, Smash for 3ds. Couldn’t Nintendo have thought of a better name. We get it. It’s for the 3DS.
  10. Kdog152
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    The successor to smash brawl (Nintendo Wii) is just as good and better. More characters to play as (including Sonic, so it definitely gets an extra point for that) (could have done without pack man though, because he sucks), more new and returning maps (and more than both its predecessors), and good ones too and a good soundtrack. It has a really good story mode and the controls are betterThe successor to smash brawl (Nintendo Wii) is just as good and better. More characters to play as (including Sonic, so it definitely gets an extra point for that) (could have done without pack man though, because he sucks), more new and returning maps (and more than both its predecessors), and good ones too and a good soundtrack. It has a really good story mode and the controls are better than the previous instalments (Brawl and Melee (Nintendo game cube, I think). Masterpiece of a game. A must buy.… Expand
  11. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    Siendo una versión light de la entrega de Wii U, poco más se podía hacer en el sistema.
  12. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  13. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    5
    Smash 4 is okay... It is by far the worst entry in the series. It's smash at it's most basic, slow, clunky form. It's impressive it was able to run as well as it does on the 3DS hardware but the game is pointless now that Smash Ultimate exists. I still find myself revisiting other entries but this one I can safely say I've retired.
  14. cortimurto
    May 15, 2022
    9
    It's Smash! Do you need me I have to explain to you why this is amazing? If you do, get the hell out of here!
  15. greninjaX
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    it's like the wii u one, but with different stages and modes for some reason. smash run is awesome, but the rest of it aint as good as the wii u one. this is a weird game to review
  16. BeefRates
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    This game is not as competitive than melee or wii u, but smash on the go is a good idea and the game is like another smash game, fun!
  17. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    A great game, basically the Wii U version, but it has some content switched. This isn't a bad thing, it's just a bit different. Also, the graphics are a super downgrade. This is a great game if you have a 3DS, but the Wii U version is better.
  18. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    A really enjoyable game, that's sadly already being forgotten about because of Ultimate. That's because the gameplay was already so good in this one. It's just been tweaked to be better in that game. People should give this game more credit.

    It's just so fun, man.

    (also bring back smash run)
  19. Sonic12403
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    There's almost no reason to go back to it, but Super Smash Bros. for 3ds is still the same Smash Bros. we all know and love, but now it can be taken on the go, which is very interesting for the franchise.
  20. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    Decent Smash Bros game even if it doesn't have a story and it's extra modes are a bit weak.
  21. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Look, it's a good smash game, but it is probably the weakest smash game personally
  22. Biggleboi
    Jul 14, 2020
    7
    Super Smash bros for 3DS is probably the weakest by no means a 'bad' game but not the best. This one is on a smaller scale then most smash games since the 3DS screen is so small. Nintendo pulled a move that EA would do and created DLC which would also be in WII U and Ultimate.The core gameplay is what you'd want from smash on the go,yes you can't use a Gamecube controller unlike in BrawlSuper Smash bros for 3DS is probably the weakest by no means a 'bad' game but not the best. This one is on a smaller scale then most smash games since the 3DS screen is so small. Nintendo pulled a move that EA would do and created DLC which would also be in WII U and Ultimate.The core gameplay is what you'd want from smash on the go,yes you can't use a Gamecube controller unlike in Brawl and Ultimate (also Melee but I mean it's on the Gamecube so it'd be kinda dumb to bring it up but I don't wanna die.)Overall Super Smash bros for 3DS is an alright game.Final sentence:go for WII U… Expand
  23. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    This game has a lot of shortcomings: practically no singleplayer content, hard to control characters because of the 3ds circle pad, etc. But at the end of the day, it's still a Smash game, and those are all a blast to play.
  24. FortniteSteve
    Jan 25, 2020
    7
    Now that ultimate has been out for over a year this game is worthless. but at its core is still smash with a few draw backs ( specificly the 3ds joy pad not being made for intense fighting games) and with all of that OF COURSE its not as good as alvin and the chipmunks for WII , nothing can top it!
  25. LIKE01
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Forget Melee.
    Smash in school, in the street or in the bus! Clearly the best 3DS game. Smash Run is very addictive,
  26. bonsai
    Nov 25, 2019
    7
    This is not a bad game, it's a very good one, but compared to previous title of the serie this is probably the worst one.
  27. Maverik2479
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Un smash Bros. en una portátil? Wow, lo mejor de lo mejor y además es compatible con la versión de Wii U
  28. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Remarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down. It’s a hugely successful transition from the big screen, which retains everything — the in-depth gameplay, the seamlessly merged crossover universe and that unrivalledRemarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down. It’s a hugely successful transition from the big screen, which retains everything — the in-depth gameplay, the seamlessly merged crossover universe and that unrivalled Nintendo charm — that has made each home console instalment to date an instant classic. It feels familiar, further defining the mould of the series instead of reshaping it, but it does so to impeccably high standards.

    That said, it’s not perfect: the online multiplayer can be very hit-or-miss in terms of connection quality, and the customisation features are pretty lacking, although these aren't considerable enough to damage the overall experience. As the wealth of modes, stages, characters and other features prove, this isn't a quick release intended to tide over players until the Wii U version comes along. Rather, it delivers more than a 3DS game should feasibly be able to do, so much so that it’ll be enjoyed alongside its HD counterpart and in its own right for years to come.    … Expand
  29. Foxcek
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    I really liked this part of the game "Super Smash Bros." Despite the fact that it came out on a portable device "Nintendo 3DS", it came out quite an interesting game. I put this part 10/10.
  30. GebusNunes
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Easily the best game you can play on the 3ds. Smash run I a very fun minigame that I personally play non-stop. This does so much right knowing that its on a handheld, even in 2019 it holds up to be a very great game. BTW Little Macs hyper smash attack is OP!
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#3 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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Metascore
85

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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