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
  31. JDPenguin
    Oct 29, 2014
    10
    Where do I begin? This game has so much to offer- and is certainly on par if not better than Melee and Brawl. The soundtrack is brilliant- everything from the nostalgic Ocarina of Time medly from the epic Mega Man 2 remix sounds amazing. I kid you not when I say that the soundtrack is the best I've heard in any game ever. It's that good.
    The game also looks great, runnjng at a mostly    Where do I begin? This game has so much to offer- and is certainly on par if not better than Melee and Brawl. The soundtrack is brilliant- everything from the nostalgic Ocarina of Time medly from the epic Mega Man 2 remix sounds amazing. I kid you not when I say that the soundtrack is the best I've heard in any game ever. It's that good.
    The game also looks great, runnjng at a mostly solid 60fps, and making decent use of 3D. But what really makes this game stand out is the fun- the raw joy from this game, the raw joy only Nintendo can deliver. The swollen roster is epic, and whilst I admit I miss Wolf new additions like Mega Man, Shulk, Pac-man, Robin and Villager all deliver a varied yet balenced experience. Customisations also work well, although the decision to restrict altered characters to local and solo play is understandable. Speaking of, the multiplayer modes work well- for the most part. Local is flawless, but online can be a bit shakey when playing with four players. With two or even three players, however, I rarely had any issues.
    Despite this, however, there's no doubt you're getting a well-stocked cartridge here. Sakurai's tendancy for stuffing his games with content resurfaces, with a brilliant classic mode, as well as All-Star mode, A new addition called Smash Run takes the spotlight, however- seeing Mega Man deck a Goomba is really something. The only fault is the online- this fantastic mode deserves the best.
    To conclude, Smash Bros. 3DS' only flaws are with online. Everything else is spot on, and is perfect for revving up your hype for the Wii U version.    … Expand
  32. JohnMasterL
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    La primera versión portátil y en 3D de un Clásico de Nintendo llamado: Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS (nombre sencillo, se le perdona) es ESPECTACULAR!
    A pesar de que muchos lo consideran un "Demo" comparada con la versión de Wii U, esta versión para 3DS es excelente y lo que nos ofrece no nos decepcionara; Nintendo puede presumir de contar con el mejor juego portátil de todas las    La primera versión portátil y en 3D de un Clásico de Nintendo llamado: Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS (nombre sencillo, se le perdona) es ESPECTACULAR!
    A pesar de que muchos lo consideran un "Demo" comparada con la versión de Wii U, esta versión para 3DS es excelente y lo que nos ofrece no nos decepcionara; Nintendo puede presumir de contar con el mejor juego portátil de todas las consolas portátiles del momento, pues jugar Smash en donde sea es una idea increíble!
    Gráficamente el juego luce muy bien, los pixeles no se notan mucho (salvo en algunos escenarios) pero en cuestion de personajes, Nintendo cuido mucho su aspecto y lo hizo de maravilla
    Su Gameplay es como cualquier otro Smash y funciona perfectamente en el 3DS, algunos aspectos en contra seria el Stick (que sin mencionar muchos lo destruyeron) la consola no fue "preparada para este tipo de juegos" en algunos modos como "smashventura" en donde tienes que brincar es algo incomodo pero aun asi se puede jugar bien.
    El balance de los personajes esta perfecto, cada uno tiene sus ventajas y desventajas y se siente mas fluido que cualquier otro Smash (por ahora)
    Smash Bros Para 3DS es el mejor juego de Nintendo 3DS del momento (lo siento a link between worlds) si tienes una 3DS debes tenerlo!!
    10/10    … Expand
  33. ThatOnePro
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    I am a Nintendo guy at heart, and all i have to say is that i love the smash bros series. To Me, they feel like a love letter to Nintendo and their fans at the same time, and anyone who gives this game a bad score is because they had a better experience with another smash bros title, and that's okay. Because we all love smash, it doesn't matter which one. If you don't Know about Smash, itI am a Nintendo guy at heart, and all i have to say is that i love the smash bros series. To Me, they feel like a love letter to Nintendo and their fans at the same time, and anyone who gives this game a bad score is because they had a better experience with another smash bros title, and that's okay. Because we all love smash, it doesn't matter which one. If you don't Know about Smash, it is an nontraditional fighting game featuring your favorite Nintendo Characters, And some Loved Characters Not from Nintendo. If you Love anything About Nintendo, Get this Game. Maybe it won't be for the online, the Smash Run, Or Even the fighting at all. Maybe you will just get it for the fact that this is one of Nintendo's Greatest achievements, Now able to be taken anywhere.… Expand
  34. Gamerp
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Es un juego que su concepto es realmente simple. Pero la diferencia está cuando cogen esta idea simple y la hacen realmente genial. Esa es la idea y la construcción de Super Smash Bros, Han cogido las excelentes animaciones del brawl y le han implementado lo de los miis, un online que definitivamente es estable y grandes mejoras.
  35. NPC
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    It's Smash Bros, what do you expect?

    I was a bit worried at first about my favorite fighting game series becoming portable, but I think this is the best Smash yet (at least until the Wii U version comes out). It combines the best elements of both Melee and Brawl, such as the speed being slower than Melee, but faster than Brawl, resulting in the perfect speed for this game. Tripping was    It's Smash Bros, what do you expect?

    I was a bit worried at first about my favorite fighting game series becoming portable, but I think this is the best Smash yet (at least until the Wii U version comes out). It combines the best elements of both Melee and Brawl, such as the speed being slower than Melee, but faster than Brawl, resulting in the perfect speed for this game. Tripping was removed (thank god) unless you slip on a banana peel, but that's okay, and you can still disable that item.

    Speaking of items, all the new items introduced are great, except for one. The gust bellows is the cheapest Smash item ever. It acts like Mario's FLUDD move, except with a much longer charge. This allows you to pretty much destroy everyone on screen with pretty much no skill involved. Good thing there's always item switch.

    The controls are surprisingly great, you get used to them very quickly.

    There are TONS of both new and old stages, and I'm glad they still kept some stages from Melee. The characters are very balanced as well as being very unique. The new Classic mode is great, All-Star is pretty much the same, Smash Run is a good replacement for Adventure, there are tons of fun "Challenges" (aka achievements) and the Stadium events are fun. However, this game does have it's problems. Firstly, online. The single and local multiplayer runs very smoothly, except for a bit of lag during 4-player smashes. However, the online is when not stretching a 2 minute match into a 5 minute lagfest, a lucky guess on when your moves might connect with an opponent 2 seconds after you pressed the button. For a game like Smash, that's pretty unforgivable. I mean, Mario Kart 7 online was fine, why is this so bad? Second, the lack of single-player modes, or modes in general. Sure, you can Smash with AI opponents, but it isn't the same. There's Classic and All-Star, but even those can be played with another person. However, the modes it DOES have are very deep, and I can live without online play (though I do hope they patch that). You can create custom characters, which is cool, and I don't really know what Smash Conquest is (an online mode) so I can't comment on that. Overall, I highly recommend this game, and I'm gonna be sure to get the Wii U version when that comes out.    … Expand
  36. SuperLuigiBrosZ
    Nov 19, 2014
    0
    Letting Namco develop this is the biggest mistake ever made for the Smash Bros franchise oh and Sakurai is a terrible director as well because all he is doing is promoting his mediocre overrated Kirby series. Seriously. Kirby got more screen time than Rosalina in her OWN trailer and was even shown last. Anyway the blast zones are too big, ledge mechanic sucks (I prefer tripping over thisLetting Namco develop this is the biggest mistake ever made for the Smash Bros franchise oh and Sakurai is a terrible director as well because all he is doing is promoting his mediocre overrated Kirby series. Seriously. Kirby got more screen time than Rosalina in her OWN trailer and was even shown last. Anyway the blast zones are too big, ledge mechanic sucks (I prefer tripping over this crap and I am serious) and it's the most unbalanced character roster in the franchise because of how many playable characters there are this time and just when you think it can't get any worse they're adding Mewtwo! The fact this game is getting balance patches already proves my point. The Wii U could be the best game but the 3DS version is more unplayable then Sonic 2006 and your Circle Pad will break too if you play this game competitively. Smash Run is a stupid gimmick and custom move sets are dumb because Sonic doesn't have Tails as a recovery, Toon Link doesn't have the leaf as a recovery from the Wind Waker as a recovery and Olimar doesn't have Pikmin from Pikmin 3! Get with the program Sakurai! Don't buy this game. Just wait for the Wii U version. Please. Oh and if you own this game. Sell it and use that money for the Mewtwo DLC for the Wii U version.… Expand
  37. chideraokoye
    Dec 21, 2014
    7
    With a launch worse than BF4:Beta, and lag worse than your parent watching Netflix on 1080p, It's a solid game with new characters, no suprises however worth checking out
  38. Sir_Pantyson
    Feb 1, 2015
    4
    I looked forward to this game for months. My friend Cody recommended it to me saying "Best game I have ever played". Everyone I knew that had a 3DS, had this game, and recommended it to me. I went to EB on Christmas to find they were sold out. I ran to future shop, and spent 50$ on a copy. I played it for 10 hours and got bored. **** you Cody. **** you.
  39. Digibutter64
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Much like the Wii U version, this is a true masterpiece of a fighting game.

    Smash Run is so incredibly addictive, too. The smaller selection of music and stages make me prefer the Wii U version slightly, but this is still a 3DS must-have for fighting game and/or Nintendo fans.
  40. LesterRoquefort
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    I would be one of those people to ashamedly admit that, yes, the Wii U one is better... but i would still say the 3DS one is pretty darn good, it just falls /slightly/ short of the Wii U version. If you have this one AND the Wii U one, you're not really missing that much, except different game modes.

    I myself find this version a tad easier on you than the Wii U version and also, if you    I would be one of those people to ashamedly admit that, yes, the Wii U one is better... but i would still say the 3DS one is pretty darn good, it just falls /slightly/ short of the Wii U version. If you have this one AND the Wii U one, you're not really missing that much, except different game modes.

    I myself find this version a tad easier on you than the Wii U version and also, if you port your characters over to Wii U from here, they appear to be slightly stronger than than ones made on Wii U exactly the same way.

    That could just be me, though, don't quote me on that one...    … Expand
  41. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    Entretenimiento donde no los haya! Diversión constante, es imposible aburrirse de jugar a este juego, puedes jugar y jugar que no te vas a aburrir y si ya es en versión portátil.. Este Smash Bros es la caña!
  42. Linkfan
    May 18, 2017
    0
    Putting Smash bros on a portable console was a terrible idea, it's not nearly powerful enough, the online is laggy as hell, and the controls suck. I don't like smash bros for wii u either.
  43. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 25, 2018
    5
    I enjoy the smash hell, thanks for this beautiful mastahpiece Nin10doh. Must play again.
  44. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    7
    If you buy this game, you will get what you expect. Compared to the N64 version, it hast better visuals (obviously) a bigger move-set, more areas (sadly not longer hyrule castle) and of course more fighters. Only 7 /10 because i don't like the controls of this game. Moving/walking around with the joystick on the 3DS felt totally wrong and uncomfortable.
  45. 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.
  46. spi280
    Nov 27, 2014
    7
    An enjoyable smash bros title but a its definitely a step down from brawl or the wii u game that game after. You have one great massive roster and tons of options for customization which I ended up using more then I thought I would. the problem is that smash 3ds has a lot of weak stages and lacks many of the modes that could get me to play brawl for hours.
  47. skyminster
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Everything gameplay wise is the best the series has ever beheld, with the game having fantastic complexity, pace and fun little traits with the best character roster yet. It's also got a lot of brilliant modes at your disposal, with Smash Run surely making Wii U owners jealous; and well designed new features, items and stages. It isn't as big a game as the Wii U one, and it probably isn'tEverything gameplay wise is the best the series has ever beheld, with the game having fantastic complexity, pace and fun little traits with the best character roster yet. It's also got a lot of brilliant modes at your disposal, with Smash Run surely making Wii U owners jealous; and well designed new features, items and stages. It isn't as big a game as the Wii U one, and it probably isn't good; but it's absolutely fantastic in its own right.

    95/100 (rounded to 10/10).    … Expand
  48. Darkresurrect
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Let me start saying that this game is super entertaining on the go it has almost all like the Wii U version but cramped in a low resolution screen with 3D effects that work well for the most part. The cons of this version are with the Internet online gameplay and with the 4 smash battles that everything looks so tiny that you can't even know who you are in some stages that have a lot ofLet me start saying that this game is super entertaining on the go it has almost all like the Wii U version but cramped in a low resolution screen with 3D effects that work well for the most part. The cons of this version are with the Internet online gameplay and with the 4 smash battles that everything looks so tiny that you can't even know who you are in some stages that have a lot of dynamic. Overall this game is highly recommended if you like Nintendo characters and fighting genre and want to have a lot of fun without the memorization of button combinations like street fighter etc in the fighting genre.… Expand
  49. ConnKon
    Jan 24, 2015
    9
    It's Smash. For the 3DS. And it's as masterful as always. The single player modes aren't as fun and are obviously lacking so giving this game 10/10 isn't justified. But it offers the best online Smash experience to date and I've honestly never played a Nintendo game so much online (60 hours in 1v1 for glory). It takes some getting used to in the beginning (the controls took me about 5It's Smash. For the 3DS. And it's as masterful as always. The single player modes aren't as fun and are obviously lacking so giving this game 10/10 isn't justified. But it offers the best online Smash experience to date and I've honestly never played a Nintendo game so much online (60 hours in 1v1 for glory). It takes some getting used to in the beginning (the controls took me about 5 hours to master), it's lacking some options and it doesn't have the best selection of stages. But damn is it fun! 9/10… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. GoombaJMR
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    A solid entry in the Super Smash Bros series. I found the 3DS version to pretty much be on par with the Wii U, with an obvious loss in the graphics compartment. I found the fact that this game plays pretty well and that it's great on the go, it's the type of game I enjoy playing. The online capabilities are pretty good in terms of nintendo games. There's pretty much no lag in most of theA solid entry in the Super Smash Bros series. I found the 3DS version to pretty much be on par with the Wii U, with an obvious loss in the graphics compartment. I found the fact that this game plays pretty well and that it's great on the go, it's the type of game I enjoy playing. The online capabilities are pretty good in terms of nintendo games. There's pretty much no lag in most of the areas of gameplay, and the lack of a story mode is just, what it is (giving it a random 7 then). Music is great, and everything is just really polished.

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 7/10
    Music: 9/10
    Presentation: 8/10
    Length: 8/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  52. camilosanchez16
    Dec 13, 2014
    8
    Este es el mejor juego que Nintendo saco para la 3DS durante este 2014 y es una excelente adición a la librería personal de cada usuario, excelente "fighter" para ser portátil, muy buen apartado gráfico, jugabilidad y estabilidad... Un abrebocas para la versión definitiva.
  53. Aozz101x
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's truly at it's best
    Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS is one of my fav games for Nintendo 3DS
    there very fun modes to do but little of what you can do in VS Mode with Stocks and Time tbh The Wii U version is more better    … Expand
  54. SirSpacebar
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    It's Super Smash Brothers on the go. Just this fact would be great enough to convince me to buy 5 copies, but of course, they made it even better.
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is pretty much one of the best in the Smash Bros. franchise.
    With an even greater cast of fighters, the developers put all of their skill and talent to make each character as fun as possible, and no character    It's Super Smash Brothers on the go. Just this fact would be great enough to convince me to buy 5 copies, but of course, they made it even better.
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is pretty much one of the best in the Smash Bros. franchise.
    With an even greater cast of fighters, the developers put all of their skill and talent to make each character as fun as possible, and no character is truly a bad fighter. Sure, some fighters like Diddy Kong and Sheik might be competitive and overpowered in some aspects, but honestly, every fighting game has some of those.
    Not to mention over 30 well designed stages with a separate Omega form, and over 50 amazing music tracks consisting of arrangements and original pieces from different Nintendo franchises.
    This game is an amazing installment to the smash bros franchise, and the fact that you will be able to play this everywhere you go, just makes it even better. Definite 10/10.    … Expand
  55. SirKirbyThe4th
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    If it was just smash run, I still would have bought it, but it is more than that. While Brawl was nothing but downgrades, this game is nothing but improvement! Though, Target Blast is.... just, bad. I still want Toad.
  56. rhaynes7
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    Why portable Smash Bros. didn't happen sooner, I'm not sure, but one thing I know is that I'm so glad to have it now. With one of Smash's largest rosters, this game features a very diverse set of fighters and contains all the modes one would generally expect in Smash. Although I'm very happy to have Smash on the go, there are several things I'm not so much a fan of.

    Playing on the    Why portable Smash Bros. didn't happen sooner, I'm not sure, but one thing I know is that I'm so glad to have it now. With one of Smash's largest rosters, this game features a very diverse set of fighters and contains all the modes one would generally expect in Smash. Although I'm very happy to have Smash on the go, there are several things I'm not so much a fan of.

    Playing on the original 3DS screen, the action is rather small. The major problem this provides is that when things get spread out, it can be hard to determine exactly what actions are taking place, and it can make it hard to calculate your next move. Also, Smash Run is not too interesting at all. A mad dash for power ups that sometimes makes my character's movements feel unnatural (especially jump) does not justify the trip through nostalgia (especially when there is so much geared to Kid Icarus, which I don't have particularly care for). StreetSmash is nothing to write home about, and the mini games are never really worth it in my estimation. As always, the greatest fun comes in playing Smash, but the small selection of stages is quite noticeable. I could do without the mini games if that meant more stages. Online play works well enough. With a handheld system, lag is inevitable. Several of the new characters also feel overpowered compared to the old (but a patch is supposedly going to fix this).

    It's understandable that you can't cram as much into a handheld though. This is a great entry for the first portable Smash, and I hope the trend continues. The same solid fighting action is here, with several improvements to the mechanics over Brawl. Whether you want a copy or not depends on how much you want Smash on the go.    … Expand
  57. wegie125
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    I played competitive smash for quite some time and even though I was never good, I understand why some people would hate this game. It isn't at all what the speeds of melee, and I haven't played or seen the smash scene recover since the release of this game but I hope the melee side is doing well as I used to love watching it. I can't help but be impressed that this game was a portableI played competitive smash for quite some time and even though I was never good, I understand why some people would hate this game. It isn't at all what the speeds of melee, and I haven't played or seen the smash scene recover since the release of this game but I hope the melee side is doing well as I used to love watching it. I can't help but be impressed that this game was a portable version of smash brothers though, this game was so much fun to play with friends even though I wish it were faster. I would give it a perfect score if they had made it more competitive and made more modes rather than deleting the story alltogether just because people were leaking the cutscenes online.… Expand
  58. Gamesaddict43
    Dec 11, 2014
    8
    As a smash fan since the Melee, I have to say this is an interesting addition to the series considering this one is done on a handheld system with graphics I would say seem somewhere just a little bit further than the Wii. . I found the controls here quite easy to pick up, something to get used to, but easy to pick up. It's amazing that a game like smash is playable at all on the 3DS, itAs a smash fan since the Melee, I have to say this is an interesting addition to the series considering this one is done on a handheld system with graphics I would say seem somewhere just a little bit further than the Wii. . I found the controls here quite easy to pick up, something to get used to, but easy to pick up. It's amazing that a game like smash is playable at all on the 3DS, it demands so much to the point where the 3DS (well regular ones anyway, not probably not "New 3DS") has to reset every time you close it. The single player gameplay is nice, fast paced, and smooth. The absence of Adventure mode is disappointing though. Some new characters are interesting to work with, like the Wii Fit Trainer or Duck Hunt Dog, and even Pac-Man. Although multiplayer capabilities could have been better, many matches are lag ridden and it's quite difficult to get into a mostly lag free match, I encountered that in my early days of For Glory, even in 1v1s. These days when running around as Dr. Mario or Bowser I don't encounter as much lag as before. The graphics look nice for something running on the 3DS and surprisingly no framerate drops when entering 3D mode, it's strange considering the newer Pokemon games don't really demand as much and still have issues. Guess it's because some models on those games are more detailed. But on Smash you have 4 different characters of varying sizes moving around quickly on screen at one time it's shocking how framerate doesn't dip into low numbers sometimes. Smash 3DS is nice if you don't have a Wii U, and really good for those who like to play fighting games on the go… Expand
  59. Skinnywhiteboi1
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    Having enjoyed and grown up playing the first Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros: Melee, Super Smash Bros 3DS was an obvious purchase for my New 3DS. The gameplay is great and enjoyable but little has been added to provide a lasting appeal - in fact some features of previous SSB's have been removed.

    Great modes such as Adventure Mode and Target Mode have been removed. There is a    Having enjoyed and grown up playing the first Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros: Melee, Super Smash Bros 3DS was an obvious purchase for my New 3DS. The gameplay is great and enjoyable but little has been added to provide a lasting appeal - in fact some features of previous SSB's have been removed.

    Great modes such as Adventure Mode and Target Mode have been removed. There is a new mode called 'Smash Run' but honestly, it is not all that exciting. The inclusion of online is a brilliant idea, however, there are some major issues with lag in 90% of matches. Furthermore, the studio has confirmed that it has no plans to release DLC later on, which is a disappointment considering the absence of some interesting characters.

    Overall:

    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Lasting Appeal - 5/10

    This game could have been a 10/10 game if only they had added more features and challenges (or even the prospect of challenges in future DLC). Unfortunately, the game is left feeling bare bones and only provides trophies to keep players coming back for more.    … Expand
  60. cntrl
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Awesome game for a smash or two during an aweful long bus ride or while waiting for an appointmant. The 3ds version is compatible with the Wii u version and the 3ds can be used as an additional controller. Really fun, even though the c stick is missing for the smash attacks, but that issue should be fixed with the next generation of 3ds consoles!
  61. Alexiace
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    You all know what this game is, so i don't have to explain much. The online can be a bit wonky. But that is the only problem with this game! Having smash on a handheld is great and there is no reason why any 3ds owner shouldnt have this game.
  62. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Sometime in the not-too-distant future, game history YouTubers will make videos talking about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. They'll observe how remarkable this game really was. They'll note it pushed Nintendo's handheld to its absolute limits, essentially bringing a robust console game to a portable experience. They'll marvel at how good it looks and how well it controls. AndSometime in the not-too-distant future, game history YouTubers will make videos talking about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. They'll observe how remarkable this game really was. They'll note it pushed Nintendo's handheld to its absolute limits, essentially bringing a robust console game to a portable experience. They'll marvel at how good it looks and how well it controls. And they'll point out that even on the smaller screens, it is still an extremely good fighting game. It's my all-time favorite 3DS title, and one of the best in the Smash series, as far as I'm concerned.… Expand
  63. artexplosion
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
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  64. Reid_Dead
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Realmente me surpreendeu! Um Smash divertido, com gráficos lindos e o melhor de tudo! Portátil! Não havia gostado muito da demo por ter achado limitado, porém resolvi arriscar e me surpreendi com a quantidades de modos e customizações que o jogo oferece.
    Não testei o Modo Online, porém esse não será o meu foco. Irei jogar via rede local com amigos então creio que o lag relatado em outros    Realmente me surpreendeu! Um Smash divertido, com gráficos lindos e o melhor de tudo! Portátil! Não havia gostado muito da demo por ter achado limitado, porém resolvi arriscar e me surpreendi com a quantidades de modos e customizações que o jogo oferece.
    Não testei o Modo Online, porém esse não será o meu foco. Irei jogar via rede local com amigos então creio que o lag relatado em outros reviews não seja problema.
    Sem falar nos personagens, muitos, carismáticos e super fáceis de controlar.
    Não achei o circle pad tão ruim assim, basta não ser um destruidor de botões :D    … Expand
  65. dinosauryoshi
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Overall this is a great version of Smash Bros. and perhaps the version I’ve enjoyed most since my days battling against family on the N64 version. There’s so many stages and characters that I just can’t see things ever getting boring and although I expect the Wii U version to trump it in every way (not least because of the return of multiplayer for me), I can’t take my Wii U on the road,Overall this is a great version of Smash Bros. and perhaps the version I’ve enjoyed most since my days battling against family on the N64 version. There’s so many stages and characters that I just can’t see things ever getting boring and although I expect the Wii U version to trump it in every way (not least because of the return of multiplayer for me), I can’t take my Wii U on the road, and so this version will be being played for many years to come.… Expand
  66. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    9
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.7/10 Particularly I must say that Smash is one of my favorite sagas of all life and the few that can be said to have been improved with each delivery, so I looked forward to this new chapter for both platforms, starting with the portable version which ended exceeding all my expectations, being a very dignified and funny version of his    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.7/10

    Particularly I must say that Smash is one of my favorite sagas of all life and the few that can be said to have been improved with each delivery, so I looked forward to this new chapter for both platforms, starting with the portable version which ended exceeding all my expectations, being a very dignified and funny version of his older brother.

    The cell-shadding style that was chosen for this version is like a finger ring giving the game a lot of personality with an impressive fluidity, to the point of maintaining 60 fps without any fall, even in a local cooperative of 4 and with items, which is the 2nd most powerful game of all the 3DS (only below Xenoblade Chronicles 3D). In terms of pure gameplay, the game achieves a perfect balance between certain Brawl mechanics and a bit of Melee's speed, but always with its own personality since it includes several mechanics that make this a delight for the competitive area, not for nothing and go 3 years in a row that continues to defeat Melee in attendance in the EVO. Another point in favor is the impressive amount of extra content that includes such modes and mini-games, that although none end up being memorable, the combined as such is appreciated and gives hundreds of hours of re-game, also highlighting the mode multi-player which works very decently and offers the possibility of being enjoyed in a casual and competitive way.

    But the highlight is without a doubt the roster of characters, and that this delivery alone already has the most legendary roster in the history of video games (and I say alone, since I do not count the dlcs, that if we add them, Holy God!) with which we have Smash for a while, that's why the idea of a Smash 5 can wait and a lot. 8.7/10

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    Particularmente debo decir que Smash es una de mis sagas favoritas de toda la vida y de las pocas que puede decir que se supera con cada entrega, por lo cual esperaba con ansias este nuevo capítulo para ambas plataformas, iniciando con la versión portátil la cual termino superando todas mis expectativas, siendo una versión muy digna y divertida de su hermano mayor.

    El estilo cell-shadding que se escogió para esta versión queda como anillo al dedo dotando al juego de bastante personalidad con una fluidez impresionante, al punto de lograr mantener los 60 fps sin ninguna caída, aun en cooperativo local de 4 y con ítems, por lo cual se trata del 2do juego más potente de toda la 3DS (solo por debajo de Xenoblade Chronicles 3D). En términos de jugabilidad pura, el juego consigue un balance perfecto entre ciertas mecánicas de Brawl y un poco de la velocidad de Melee, pero siempre con su propia personalidad ya que incluye varias mecánicas que hacen de este todo un deleite para el área competitiva, no por nada ya van 3 años seguidos que sigue derrotando en asistencia a Melee en el EVO. Otro punto a favor es la impresionante cantidad de contenido extra que incluye como modos y mini-juegos, que a pesar que ninguno termine siendo memorable, el combinado como tal se agradece y da para cientos de horas de re-juego, destacando también el modo multi-jugador el cual funciona de manera muy decente y ofrece la posibilidad de poder ser disfrutado de manera casual y competitiva.

    Pero el punto mayor a destacar es sin lugar a dudas el roster de personajes, y es que esta entrega por si sola ya cuenta con el roster más legendario de la historia de los videojuegos (y digo por sí sola, ya que no cuento los dlcs, que si los sumamos, ¡Santo Dios!) con lo cual tenemos Smash para rato, por ende la idea de un Smash 5 puede esperar y mucho. 8.7/10    … Expand
  67. ikereview
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    this game is the best game in history it has good graphics good selection of characters the best thing that you can take the fight anywhere and whenever you want
  68. Buttman_ZX
    Dec 25, 2014
    10
    I will be honest; I've never actually owned a Smash Bros game, let alone even trying to understand the game. Not until I've poured over 20 hours into the game have I decided to express my feelings about the popular Nintendo brawler. In short, it is simply amazing.

    Super Smash Bros, for those that aren't familiar with the series, is basically a brawler between many of your beloved    I will be honest; I've never actually owned a Smash Bros game, let alone even trying to understand the game. Not until I've poured over 20 hours into the game have I decided to express my feelings about the popular Nintendo brawler. In short, it is simply amazing.

    Super Smash Bros, for those that aren't familiar with the series, is basically a brawler between many of your beloved characters from well-known Nintendo games, such as the Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros, and even Pokemon. There are other game-modes as well, such as Smash Run, where you fight enemies and collect power-ups and upgrades for a final battle with three other opponents, and Classic Mode, where you follow a path and fight different opponents to earn beneficial rewards.

    The previous Smash Bros games were all on the N64, Wii, and Wii U. With the new addition to the franchise coming to the 3DS, you can now take the beating fun of punching Yoshi out of Mute City everywhere you go. The game runs and looks very nicely on a portable console; in fact, I think it's probably one of the best looking 3DS games out there. The only downside is the online mode whereas the framerate does drop significantly when playing with other players.

    Along with the new Smash Bros games, you are allowed to create your own fighter using your Miis, which is actually much bigger than it seems. You are given three different combat styles for your custom fighter: Swordfighter, Brawler, and Gunner. The Swordfighter uses a sword and has move-sets similar to sword-wielding characters, such as Link or Marth. The Brawler relies on brute force using his or her fists and, again, has move-sets similar to unarmed characters, such as Little Mac and Captain Falcon. Lastly, the Gunner has a gun equipped and has move-sets similar to Varia Suit Samus (I added Varia Suit because there are two different Samus characters). Of course, there are many different skills you can equip your custom fighters with by participating in events that earn you rewards, such as Classic Mode and Smash Run.

    In conclusion, Super Smash Bros for 3DS is an excellent competitive brawler for the Nintendo 3DS. Although it seems repetitive at times, there is special content you can unlock as well as challenges to complete. All in all, it's great fun, whether you're at home or on the go.    … Expand
  69. 3DS-GUEST
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    This is my favorite game for the Nintendo 3DS, ever. I think it's even better than Pokémon αS and ΩR. The game itself runs smooth and feels like a genuine game. 3D features are nice and the game is stuffed with other little minigames. The only problem is the wireless connectivity, which gets very slow at certain times.
    10/10.
  70. aasecr14
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    The latest installment in the Super Smash Brothers series looks brand new and exciting, but it doesn't quite bring everything to the table that we were hoping it would. There is no doubt that the game is fun. It is mind-numbingly fun. But there are a few small details that bugged me about it. You can't change the item frequency. The special battles from smash run can't be accessed outsideThe latest installment in the Super Smash Brothers series looks brand new and exciting, but it doesn't quite bring everything to the table that we were hoping it would. There is no doubt that the game is fun. It is mind-numbingly fun. But there are a few small details that bugged me about it. You can't change the item frequency. The special battles from smash run can't be accessed outside of smash run.
    Overall, this game is extremely fun to play, and aside from some of the smaller issues, a great buy.    … Expand
  71. abraxas1979
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Un gran juego, que viene a revolucionar las reuniones de Streetpass en los países donde el 3DS ha llegado.

    Una excelente variedad de luchadores, bien detallados escenarios, el presionar la consola a sus limites y horas de diversión, convierten a este juego en una experiencia incomparable para la plataforma.
  72. Jellohamster
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    It's a good game, but honestly, I prefer SSBB. The online gameplay is very laggy and for local play, everyone must have a copy of the game. For this reason I haven't gotten to have a good battle against a real person. I also dislike that they took out the adventure mode. The smash run mode is good, but it isn't a good challenge. Anyways, The CPU battles are fun, especially with 48It's a good game, but honestly, I prefer SSBB. The online gameplay is very laggy and for local play, everyone must have a copy of the game. For this reason I haven't gotten to have a good battle against a real person. I also dislike that they took out the adventure mode. The smash run mode is good, but it isn't a good challenge. Anyways, The CPU battles are fun, especially with 48 characters to choose from as well as the Mii Fighters.… Expand
  73. Superabsol13
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS gives the player the fighting experience that all Smash Bros. games are known for. Along with this, there are elements in this game that are brand new to the Smash universe. Masahiro Sakurai and the rest of the staff that made this game possible really out did themselves with this magnificent game. I highly recommend this game to anyone that owns aSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS gives the player the fighting experience that all Smash Bros. games are known for. Along with this, there are elements in this game that are brand new to the Smash universe. Masahiro Sakurai and the rest of the staff that made this game possible really out did themselves with this magnificent game. I highly recommend this game to anyone that owns a console in the 3DS family.… Expand
  74. Javo64
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Smash for 3DS is pretty cool, but some of the characters could have been better, such as Mega Man and Palutena. Besides some of the characters the game is one that you could come back to again and again and again, restarting every single time.
  75. mushrumz
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    This is a fantastic game. The new features all work very well, the online runs smoothly and there is plenty to discover and do. I haven't played a better game since Super Mario Galaxy. Smashing.
  76. Soldier23
    May 5, 2015
    9
    Bought this game because all my friends begged me too, and I couldn't find three things wrong with it. The only things I have a hard time with is fearing that I'm going to break my analog playing and smash run. Smash run isn't that bad, but randomly choosing a mode for me is a little too much in my book. I did experience lag a tiny bit, but I wouldn't say it's a major problem for me.Bought this game because all my friends begged me too, and I couldn't find three things wrong with it. The only things I have a hard time with is fearing that I'm going to break my analog playing and smash run. Smash run isn't that bad, but randomly choosing a mode for me is a little too much in my book. I did experience lag a tiny bit, but I wouldn't say it's a major problem for me. Overall, this game is pretty fun, just don't go overboard and break your analog stick...… Expand
  77. benbenius
    Nov 28, 2014
    7
    It lacks greatly in content, and is not worth the purchase. The online is bad. The gamemodes are bad. But, after a long day, you can look at it and say, "Hey. It's Smash Bros. The fighting is the core gameplay. I don't NEED these other gamemodes." It also lacks challenge, similar to the Wii U version. The graphics aren't good either, but I guess it's pretty cool to see Donkey Kong's faceIt lacks greatly in content, and is not worth the purchase. The online is bad. The gamemodes are bad. But, after a long day, you can look at it and say, "Hey. It's Smash Bros. The fighting is the core gameplay. I don't NEED these other gamemodes." It also lacks challenge, similar to the Wii U version. The graphics aren't good either, but I guess it's pretty cool to see Donkey Kong's face squished up against you in 3D.… Expand
  78. SinonSinoff
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    Smash Run is what makes this game unique and amazing. Looking at the Smash Tour reminds me too much of Mario Party, I did hope they had a more polished version of the Smash Run on the WiiU version with more big maps. But this is the 3DS version so lets get back on track. It's rather you hate it, or you love it. Favorite character is Zero Suit Samus, Little Mac and Shulk have too much spotlight.
  79. smirnoxo
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    A very addictive game, a must have for every 3ds owner, a lot of replay value, easy controls. You will have a lot of fun for the days come, the only con I found is that the game lacks in modes.
  80. HazedCube
    Dec 8, 2014
    9
    Nintendo have hit the ball out of the park and into the faces of Microsoft and Sony with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. SSB4 is an amazing game with over 45 playable characters from the world of Nintendo and other famous video game franchises. Nintendo created SSB4 to completely maximize the potential of the 3DS and bring the amazing gameplay of SSB into your pocket.
  81. Wizfire99
    Dec 9, 2014
    8
    Super smash bros for the 3ds is a fantastic game with a good engine that works very well it does so much wrong in the single player and the lack of more online options are really sad but the game is so fun in itself that it still earns a 8 the multilayer is what keep it afloat

    Cons -the only fun thing to do online is for glory mode and it lacks a match up systum so that you play with    Super smash bros for the 3ds is a fantastic game with a good engine that works very well it does so much wrong in the single player and the lack of more online options are really sad but the game is so fun in itself that it still earns a 8 the multilayer is what keep it afloat

    Cons

    -the only fun thing to do online is for glory mode and it lacks a match up systum so that you play with people near you instead of trying to play someone in china where it lags and also lack a skill ranking systum another frustrating thing is there is not separate records for friends its only online and CPU fights and friends combined thats annoying

    -almost everything is already unlocked for you when i bought the game there was only a few stages and maybe a dozen characters to easily unlock i didn't even use a guide and i got everything but the thophys in around 5 hours it would have been epic if you only started with maybe 3 or 5 of the stages and characters and went on a epic unlock a-thon

    -no story mode and a bunch okay to boring modes that are only good for completing the challenges also it would have been epic if the characters were hard to unlock and you got characters from the hardest challenge instead of a trohphy

    this is just my opinion its still a blast to play with friends and is going to be super fun to master    … Expand
  82. SelenaandDemi
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is better than most people say it is— yes, the controls are horrible but they can be changed easily, so there's really no reason to criticize them. The character roster wasn't as impressive as it was supposed to be, but there's still great characters to fight with. I didn't see anything wrong with the character size—that's probably just me. I basicallySuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is better than most people say it is— yes, the controls are horrible but they can be changed easily, so there's really no reason to criticize them. The character roster wasn't as impressive as it was supposed to be, but there's still great characters to fight with. I didn't see anything wrong with the character size—that's probably just me. I basically enjoyed it, and I can't say you will, but it is a fun game.… Expand
  83. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 6, 2015
    9
    It is insanely fun to play Super Smash Bros. on the go. Never had I thought that a Smash Bros. game would be mobile. This game basically is an add-on to Brawl which is what it feels like anyway. But Super Smash Bros. for 3ds is an overall awesome game. 9/10 (Awesome)
  84. friedchicken
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    I have never owned a Smash game before as I am typically a slow paced RPG enthusiast that dislikes any sort of action-y type games but I have to admit, this is a lot of fun and very addictive when playing with friends. I love that you can use the 3DS as a controller for the WiiU version and I also really enjoy the variety of characters you can play (Lucina from Fire Emblem!). The controlsI have never owned a Smash game before as I am typically a slow paced RPG enthusiast that dislikes any sort of action-y type games but I have to admit, this is a lot of fun and very addictive when playing with friends. I love that you can use the 3DS as a controller for the WiiU version and I also really enjoy the variety of characters you can play (Lucina from Fire Emblem!). The controls are a little finicky because I am horrible at these kinds of games (the circle pad isn't that great), but overall I would definitely recommend it if you have a friend to play with.… Expand
  85. sonicfan2000
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    SMASH ON THE GO!!! Great game, runs PERFECTLY on the 3DS! the ONLY issue is the MAJOR LAG with online play! But get past that it is flawless, more fighters than brawl, sonic makes his return ^^ megaman and pac-man are newcomers! Good amount of stages for the 3DS, this is possibly a showcase of what the 3DS can do (not in terms of 3D)! All characters are awesome to use, Dr mario and LucinaSMASH ON THE GO!!! Great game, runs PERFECTLY on the 3DS! the ONLY issue is the MAJOR LAG with online play! But get past that it is flawless, more fighters than brawl, sonic makes his return ^^ megaman and pac-man are newcomers! Good amount of stages for the 3DS, this is possibly a showcase of what the 3DS can do (not in terms of 3D)! All characters are awesome to use, Dr mario and Lucina are great clones, all great final smashes, browser is a GREAT power character! In other words, if you only have a 3DS and don't own a Wii U like me, BUY THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  86. nintendowolf
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    This game is extremely fun. There is so much you can do! And since it is for the 3DS it is portable and you can take it anywhere! Say goodbye to having to wait for friends to come and fight- and hello to ongoing fights anytime anywhere! Overall Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is a true masterpiece!
  87. DBPirate1129
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    I definitely wasn't expecting the quality experience I would've got from the Wii U version, but I'll be the first to admit that Smash 3DS did pass my slightly low expectations.

    Smash on the go is a genius idea. I mean, who wouldn't want to play as their favorite Nintendo characters brawling each other in familiar locations like Prism Tower, Spirit Train, and Rainbow Road on the 3DS?    I definitely wasn't expecting the quality experience I would've got from the Wii U version, but I'll be the first to admit that Smash 3DS did pass my slightly low expectations.

    Smash on the go is a genius idea. I mean, who wouldn't want to play as their favorite Nintendo characters brawling each other in familiar locations like Prism Tower, Spirit Train, and Rainbow Road on the 3DS? Exactly. Its simple concept is extremely fun and I'm delighted to say that I encountered no errors or lag whatsoever (at least not on the online; more on that later).

    The character roster in the game is fantastic but I already talked about that on my Wii U review, so you can go check that out if you need to. The stages here are based mainly on handheld games like Pokemon X and Y, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and even PictoChat. Some stages from Brawl and Melee return but it's really the great new stages that are the standouts here, particularly Mute City and Magicant.

    The game's main feature to differentiate it from the Wii U version is Smash Run in which your characters run around a giant map, defeating as much enemies as they can to grab stat boosts before competing in one random final battle. You could be trying to climb (which plays to jump stat boosts strengths) or just fighting. It's a very fun mode and it's a great way to test out your favorite players before you take them into the main Smash mode, which is just as awesome as ever.

    The collectibles in the game are mostly completely different from that of the Wii U version, making it basically essential to get both games. Trophies and music are based on handheld games (speaking of the music: it's amazing) but it won't really ruin the experience if you don't have a Wii U.

    By far, the most disappointing aspect of the game for me, personally, was the online capabilities. The setup for online is great. For Fun and For Glory was genius but I encountered A LOT of lag while playing online. I had so much lag that I am not sure I will be going back to Smash 3DS' online for some time. If you're looking for an online experience, definitely go with the Wii U version.

    Overall, Smash 3DS surpassed my expectations with the only particularly disappointing thing being the online. The collectibles, music, pure Smash gameplay, and the new Smash Run mode all made me satisfied and you should always be satisfied with a Smash game.    … Expand
  88. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Reviewing this post SSB Wii U is hard... If you don't have a Wii U this is a must buy, if you do have a Wii U get SSB for Wii U and skip this one.

    Pros:
    + SSB on the go!
    + online and local multiplayer!
    + tons of fun
    + Collectables

    Cons:
    - short single player game
    - small screen
    - amiibos and handheld don't go well together
  89. Olikd
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    This is the best game i have played, For a long time!!
    Is funny is cool
    Is Awsome,
    Is only peruse is to be funny
    i love this game,
    I rekomend you to buy!
  90. JonJonBill
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great game but online latency and online Marios, Links, ZSSs, and Duckhunts spamming projectiles completely ruin the online matchmaking. However, the local multiplayer and offline solo modes more than make up for that.… Expand
  91. ilikecamperz
    Feb 22, 2015
    7
    Ok I have been dreaming for a SSB game but this one I like. Smash run is a great challenge, but its lacks modes and the photo's you share are low quality but the 51 characters are great and balanced for sure. Using the amiibo on the NN3DSXL is a great mechanic as it can beat you later. This game lacks its mode as the WII U version has more, and the Solo also lacks just like the WII UOk I have been dreaming for a SSB game but this one I like. Smash run is a great challenge, but its lacks modes and the photo's you share are low quality but the 51 characters are great and balanced for sure. Using the amiibo on the NN3DSXL is a great mechanic as it can beat you later. This game lacks its mode as the WII U version has more, and the Solo also lacks just like the WII U version but this game still has more unlock-ables which makes it a great challenge. The final thing I like is the handheld power of this, fun to play anywhere anytime.… Expand
  92. GAGMR
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    It's Smash Bros on a hand held & it's fricking awesome! The controls take some getting used to, but once you get a feel for them it feels just as good as its console counterpart. My only complaint is the DLC is more expensive than the actual game. Ugh... Whatever, I still bought it, begrudgingly... I still don't quite understand the new Smash mode where you go through an RNG platformIt's Smash Bros on a hand held & it's fricking awesome! The controls take some getting used to, but once you get a feel for them it feels just as good as its console counterpart. My only complaint is the DLC is more expensive than the actual game. Ugh... Whatever, I still bought it, begrudgingly... I still don't quite understand the new Smash mode where you go through an RNG platform level collecting upgrades for about 10 minutes to fight some NPC's in a brawl. The online multiplayer sucks though and lags like crazy. Makes it nearly unplayable online. The game also crashed on me once so far, not sure why exactly. Other than that though I have no other complaints. It's an awesome game & worth every penny spent.… Expand
  93. HappyPhilXD
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Man hat eine sehr gute Auswahl an Kämpfern, alte sowie neue. Vor allem das es 4 Pokemon zu spielen gibt hat mir persönlich sehr gefallen.
    Die Arenen gibt es jeweils in 2 Ausführungen. Kleiner Minuspunkt ist, dass man viel zu oft wegen der Umgebung K.O. geht als durch die Gegner.
    Aber trotzdem verdient das Spiel 10 Punkte.
  94. TheIdiotGamer
    Oct 31, 2015
    8
    This is a great game in all, but it only gets an 8 because it lacks content. This is because it has gets boring after a few weeks. If you are the only one in your house with this game, you will get bored even faster. You will be spending 80% of your time online and 15% in solo modes.

    If a 3DS is all you have, get this game. But, if you have a Wii or Wii U, get brawl instead. I have    This is a great game in all, but it only gets an 8 because it lacks content. This is because it has gets boring after a few weeks. If you are the only one in your house with this game, you will get bored even faster. You will be spending 80% of your time online and 15% in solo modes.

    If a 3DS is all you have, get this game.

    But, if you have a Wii or Wii U, get brawl instead. I have more fun playing brawl than the 3DS version.    … Expand
  95. EHansen14
    Jun 28, 2015
    8
    Super Smash Bros for 3DS is an excellent portable game, in fact it could be one of the best ever. It is an absolutely perfect pickup and play game, which is an essential type of game to have in your portable gaming library. At the same time though, you could easily spend dozens of hours collecting all of the trophies, unlocking all of the characters and stages, and competing in theSuper Smash Bros for 3DS is an excellent portable game, in fact it could be one of the best ever. It is an absolutely perfect pickup and play game, which is an essential type of game to have in your portable gaming library. At the same time though, you could easily spend dozens of hours collecting all of the trophies, unlocking all of the characters and stages, and competing in the sometimes intense online battles.

    Gameplay: 8.5/10
    - The gameplay is close to identical to previous Smash Bros games. Returning characters have essentially the same move sets, used with the same button combos, and as a whole the game is very similar to the games we know and love. The game runs smoothly and looks excellent, especially with the extra screen size on an XL console. The one disappointment here is the online functionality. Aside from 1 on 1 action, the game suffers from frequent and pretty serious lag problems, that being said I have played a lot of 1v1, and in my 30 or so battles I have only ran into lag maybe 5 of those matches. Overall, the game plays just how you would want it to.

    Graphics 8/10
    - For the most part the game looks excellent, character models look good and everything runs smoothly. The stages look fairly good, though without the same detail in recent console ports, but this is to be expected playing on a 3DS. The problem here is that with bigger battles (4 player specifically), the screen can prove too small, even on an XL, and you can easily lose your character, or just simply not know what's going on. Overall, the graphics are very good for a handheld game and capture all of our favourite Nintendo characters.

    Sound 9/10
    - The classic music, voices, taunts, item effects, and battle sound effects are all back and sound great through the DS speakers or headphones.

    Lasting Impressions
    - Smash Bros for 3DS is an excellent game for any Smash Bros fans. It is one of my favourite games to play on the 3DS because of how easy it is to drop in for a quick game or two when I have some free time. It is also an excellent game to put some serious time into if you're a serious Smash Bros fan. The online is somewhat broken, which is very disappointing at first, but the 1v1 one can be a blast, though maybe too intense for more casual players.

    Overall Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  96. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    FINALLY smash bross for a portable system, great quality, lot of characters, 3 type of gameplay, online multiplayer and hours of fun! DLC are just great Ryu of course is a great add on the franchise, and have great scenarios with an amazing 3D effect
  97. pi597
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    This game is addicting and engaging. You have about 50 different Nintendo characters, (that are decently balanced) to choose from. Each character is (for the most part) unique with it's attacks, and although you only have 12 different attacks to choose from, this makes the game a little more simple which can make so much more exciting. This game is great, get it.
  98. VoltageElekid
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    Unfortunaly for me I do not have a wii u.... BUT on the other hand this game is amazing it has an amazing roster of characters like lucario and now even ryu yep ryu! The dlc they add to the game is great it is also a good way to bring the Nintendo characters together for an epic fight. The game is a great way to pass time too and it fun and enjoyable to play online and with friends. AllUnfortunaly for me I do not have a wii u.... BUT on the other hand this game is amazing it has an amazing roster of characters like lucario and now even ryu yep ryu! The dlc they add to the game is great it is also a good way to bring the Nintendo characters together for an epic fight. The game is a great way to pass time too and it fun and enjoyable to play online and with friends. All in All a fantastic game 9.8/10… Expand
  99. thereviwer
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    This game is perfection,the controls are great,60 frames per second,a great roster,the Wii U and the 3DS version are slightly different,I love this Game.One of the most fun games out there.
  100. RobotGuy405
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros For 3DS is AWESOME it has classic mode all-star mode stadium mode smash mode 8 player smash ITS AMAZING it has 50+ characters HOLY CRAP THAT'S A LOT it has old characters new characters and even 3rd party characters like sonic mega man pac-man and even ryu! if your one of those nerds who rate it in the red then your either one of those nerds who think that melee was theSuper Smash Bros For 3DS is AWESOME it has classic mode all-star mode stadium mode smash mode 8 player smash ITS AMAZING it has 50+ characters HOLY CRAP THAT'S A LOT it has old characters new characters and even 3rd party characters like sonic mega man pac-man and even ryu! if your one of those nerds who rate it in the red then your either one of those nerds who think that melee was the best or you don't even own the game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
6
#6 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

Critic Reviews

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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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