Super Smash Bros.

 Nintendo 64
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 508 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 423 out of 508
  2. Mixed: 77 out of 508
  3. Negative: 8 out of 508
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  1. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    8
    No, this game is not as superior as its sequels, but the quality action and amount of items keep things ship-shape. And who doesn't want to see Yoshi take revenge on Mario for all the times the plumber chucked him off a cliff?
  2. spadenx
    Dec 9, 2011
    9
    I loved this game, I played it for countless hours. The campaign is a little boring though but it was worth it to unlock the new characters for the game. The multiplayer was where it was at though and it was countless fun to play with friends.
  3. DarkFlame16
    Feb 11, 2012
    9
    Boy, does this game bring back some good memories. It was one of my favorite N64 games to play. my only only complaint about it is the fact that single player mode is the same every time. But, that's, pretty much it for me. Plus, Ness is better in this version than he is in Melee or Brawl.
  4. Beastprogamer
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    This is the Smash game that started it all, Super Smash Bros. 64. The graphics are good for the N64. The Character selection is okay. The stages are awesome like Hyrule Castle, Peach's Castle, and Dream Land. Solo Mode is fun. The music is great especially the Gournment Race in Dream Land. Super Smash Bros. 64 is a fun game and if you hate SSB64, you're silly as JB. I recommend you get this.
  5. Zilcell
    Mar 21, 2012
    8
    Smash Bros can be a blast to play. There are tons of game modes and the fighting gameplay has changed fighting games forever. However, I don't think the series really hits it's peak until its sequel, Super Smash Bros. Melee, was released.
  6. Fragasnap
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Super Smash Bros. is a wonderful four-player party game with a low barrier for entry, but plenty of depth to separate players. It's frantic pace makes it easily enjoyable for competitive, reflex-based gameplay that holds up to this day. Unfortunately, the game's single-player experience doesn't entertain nearly as well, being far too short and quite easy.
  7. Zegilgamesh
    Dec 30, 2012
    7
    The single player mode is very flawed, and the sequels would eventually grow to outshine the original, but its one of the best Nintendo 64 experiences out there.
  8. AxewhipeS.
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    One of the best N64 games. Great game you can play forever with friends or by yourself, This game started the Smash franchise that it is today & the original is great.
  9. RobertC.
    Mar 16, 2004
    10
    The most addictive, exhilirating, unbelieveable, spectucular, flat-out funniest multiplayer game...ever.
  10. Caleb
    Apr 4, 2005
    10
    This game is insanely addicting and is worth absolutely every time you accidentally go to the bathroom on yourself because you don't want to get up.
  11. BillyBob
    Jul 27, 2005
    10
    Best game.
  12. RolandJ.
    Feb 5, 2006
    9
    A beat-em-up with a genuinely original platforming play mechanic which works due to the variety of styles offered by the many characters. Rhythm and timing rule multiplayer bouts in a way that still hasn't been seen elsewhere since SF2. A finely-tuned experience that is still unrivalled after more than six years and is definitely far superior to the clumsy, stilted mish-mash of ideas A beat-em-up with a genuinely original platforming play mechanic which works due to the variety of styles offered by the many characters. Rhythm and timing rule multiplayer bouts in a way that still hasn't been seen elsewhere since SF2. A finely-tuned experience that is still unrivalled after more than six years and is definitely far superior to the clumsy, stilted mish-mash of ideas that was the briefly-enjoyable GC sequel. Don't pay any attention to the kids' posts saying otherwise!… Expand
  13. KevinB.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Well I actually feel honored to rate this game. Super Smash Bros. was the 3rd N64 I bought and turned out to be my 2nd favorite N64 game. (cmon! nothing beats Zelda 64!) If you got some friends over, its a freaking free for all...or team battle...or whatever you fancy..the point is that there is something for everybody..even a training mode to practice so you can even MORE ass then the Well I actually feel honored to rate this game. Super Smash Bros. was the 3rd N64 I bought and turned out to be my 2nd favorite N64 game. (cmon! nothing beats Zelda 64!) If you got some friends over, its a freaking free for all...or team battle...or whatever you fancy..the point is that there is something for everybody..even a training mode to practice so you can even MORE ass then the last battle...you know? that battle? everyone has a least one where they get schooled. So go buy this for like...5 bucks and start kicking ass...TODAY!… Expand
  14. SamK
    Feb 29, 2008
    9
    you would have to be an idiot to give this game a bad review there's no denying that there's evident entertainment value.
  15. MattH.
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    I just saw that this game got a relatively low critic rating while looking for SSBB ratings. Unbelievable. I can't even estimate how many hours (days) I spent playing this game. The bad reviews stemmed from complaints about single player issues - it's not made to be a single player game. If you have at least one friend, this game is fantastic. I still have my N64 hooked up I just saw that this game got a relatively low critic rating while looking for SSBB ratings. Unbelievable. I can't even estimate how many hours (days) I spent playing this game. The bad reviews stemmed from complaints about single player issues - it's not made to be a single player game. If you have at least one friend, this game is fantastic. I still have my N64 hooked up specifically for SSB.… Expand
  16. JamB.
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    Addictive, competitive, cool graphics, some wicked stages.
  17. PeterJ.
    Jul 12, 2003
    10
    It's the best game I've ever played! It's tight!!
  18. Hooligan#3
    May 4, 2004
    10
    WOOOOOOOOOO this game roxx.
  19. TilerB.
    Jun 4, 2004
    10
    Comlpete Yoshification! This game rocks!
  20. LindolfB.
    Mar 19, 2006
    10
    This game is a simply amazing fighter. It is many times better than games such as dead or Alive 3, and i put it on par with Tekkan5. If you have two or more n64 controllers, this game will provide years of entertainment. I still play this game in 2006 because it is just so much damn fun!
  21. ThomasR.
    May 18, 2010
    10
    I can't believe a critic would give this game a 20. It's a fantastic game, and that stupid critic is bringing down its score significantly.
  22. DavidP.
    Nov 27, 2003
    10
    It's cool.
  23. D@NNYT.
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    GOOOOOOOOOD GAAAMMMMMEE!!!
  24. AdamO.
    May 27, 2004
    10
    This game is the BOMB!
  25. Muggy_9?
    Jul 22, 2004
    10
    pretty good game. worth buying.
  26. EricS.
    Jul 30, 2005
    8
    A great game, but lacking and simplistic compared to Melee. A classic game has to be fun to play even after its sequel has been released.
  27. JonathanG.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    This is probably my 2nd favorite game. This game is so freakn awesome. Even though I have the sequel I still love to invite my friend over on some Friday night and put it on 99 stock and only hammers on the igh setting. It can take a while but it is definitely worth it. This game still costs like $20 even now, but that's because it is so much damn fun. It is well worth what I paid This is probably my 2nd favorite game. This game is so freakn awesome. Even though I have the sequel I still love to invite my friend over on some Friday night and put it on 99 stock and only hammers on the igh setting. It can take a while but it is definitely worth it. This game still costs like $20 even now, but that's because it is so much damn fun. It is well worth what I paid for it. 2006… Expand
  28. EthanR.
    May 24, 2006
    10
    Suprised I gave this game a ten? Well you shouldn't be, this game was the best nintendo game ever launched! Usually fighting games are punch, kick, punch then your dead, but this game was different. Gram a beam sword with dk the whack kirby with it, then get a hammer and go kick mario's butt. This game will be remembered for ever!
  29. NickC.
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    This game is definitely my favorite game of all time. It is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. And with the multiplayer mode, you can duke it out with friends four hours!
  30. BoBBoBBy
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    Best 4 player game yet played by me and my limited friends!
  31. BrawlroomXAT
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    One of the best games of its time and even today... It also has what the newer installments of the series and new games in general are lacking "ORIGINALITY". The low critics scores are laughable to any hardcore gamer who played this title back in the day.
  32. MattC.
    Nov 15, 2003
    10
    This game is the BEST game i like Metal Mario the best but then Luigi i think this game is fun because you cane unlock characters and lots of more.
  33. WilliamW.
    Dec 11, 2003
    10
    This game is the best I don't know why it wasn't rated in the 90's. It is all about sweet combat.
  34. Seth
    Apr 15, 2004
    10
    My friends and I have two things: an N64 and Smash. You need nothing else in life to be happy.
  35. SpirosP.
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    Man, i'm a kid of Greece. With that game we used to play hours and hours wihout stopping and still do. It's just a great game and has more fun than melee.
  36. RobH.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    Great party-style game. Maybe the professional reviewers didn't give it enough time to experience the full effect. My roomates and I played this game all the time and loved it.
  37. SolomonR.
    Aug 26, 2007
    10
    It isn't a special game with special activations, cheats, or powerfull moves, becides the items. But its an easy game with fantastic characters that relate easily with other Nintendo games.
  38. PhildaSkill
    Feb 19, 2008
    10
    One of the greatest multi-player fighting games of all time. The simplicity is beautiful while the mastery is difficult. Wherever I go I still find many communities playing this game.
  39. MaxG
    Mar 11, 2008
    10
    While the single player mode is lacking, that is not why you purchase this game; it would be akin to criticizing Sonic the Hedgehog for having weak puzzles. The game is a party title, plain and simple, meant to be played with a room as packed as possible. And in that environment, the environment for which it was truly made, Smash Bros excels.
  40. madisonjacka
    Mar 10, 2011
    10
    I own everyone at this game

    L canceling, dodging, smashing

    Best game ever, other than OoT on the n64 Your review must be at least 150 characters long.
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  41. Jamison12
    Jul 3, 2013
    8
    After playing Melee and Brawl especially, the flaws are obvious, but this is still a great game. A new, original idea when it came out. The ultimate crossover between the ultimate video game characters of all time? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
  42. PedroGamer
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best games in the Nintendo 64 system!!! And to think that it was planned to be a dragon fighting game with no Nintendo characters...
  43. Focaccia
    Feb 14, 2017
    8
    the game that started it all! the multiplayer on this game was one of the best n64 experiences. Although the game only featured 12 characters, 4 of which were unlock able and were very fun to unlock, those 12 characters are varied and are all very fun to use (except Jigglypuff, out of all 151 Pokemon they chose Jigglypuff...). The single player is fun but sort of empty: the classic mode isthe game that started it all! the multiplayer on this game was one of the best n64 experiences. Although the game only featured 12 characters, 4 of which were unlock able and were very fun to unlock, those 12 characters are varied and are all very fun to use (except Jigglypuff, out of all 151 Pokemon they chose Jigglypuff...). The single player is fun but sort of empty: the classic mode is repetitive, but break the targets is really fun. Overall a great game and it started one of Nintendo's biggest and best franchises!… Expand
  44. Sebascr12
    May 4, 2018
    8
    A good 3D-platfrom/fight game.
    The game have a nice gameplay.
    Good soundtrack.
    A lot of good characters...
  45. hagelt18
    Jun 7, 2011
    10
    This was a revolutionary game in its time. There had never been anything like it before and there honestly isn't a single game out there today that compares to the series despite several attempts to mimic it. It all started with this brilliant title. Electric Playground should be banished from both the gaming community and stripped of any recognition as a reliable game journalismThis was a revolutionary game in its time. There had never been anything like it before and there honestly isn't a single game out there today that compares to the series despite several attempts to mimic it. It all started with this brilliant title. Electric Playground should be banished from both the gaming community and stripped of any recognition as a reliable game journalism source. You can't even read the original review anymore because you get a 404 error. Honestly a 20? Bias and opinion is completely out of the window here...I've heard more reasonable opinions from ten year olds.… Expand
  46. DavidS.
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    Most fun N64 game ever.
  47. KanyeWest
    Mar 16, 2011
    10
    Yo Halo: I'm really happy for you... Imma let you finish,
    but Super Smash Bros. is simply the best multiplayer video game of ALL TIME.

    of ALL TIME!!!
  48. NathanJones
    Sep 14, 2013
    3
    The multiplayer in Super Smash Bros is fun, the graphics are cartoonish, but single player is just repetitive. The controls are clunky, jumping is stiff and hard often mainly because of using up for jump. Seriously, WHY "UP" FOR JUMP!? why can't I use "A" to jump? who ever came up with using "up" for jump is a real dick sucking moron! (Sorry, I had to say it) The minigames are BORING!The multiplayer in Super Smash Bros is fun, the graphics are cartoonish, but single player is just repetitive. The controls are clunky, jumping is stiff and hard often mainly because of using up for jump. Seriously, WHY "UP" FOR JUMP!? why can't I use "A" to jump? who ever came up with using "up" for jump is a real dick sucking moron! (Sorry, I had to say it) The minigames are BORING! Target smash is dull, the platforms can go f*** themselves, racing to the finish isn't so bad. The characters are really weak but the worst fighting character in this game is Jigglypuff, oh my ****ing god where do I even begin... why does Jigglypuff suck you may ask? well, she's slow, her punches and kicks are weak, and her sing is irritating at times.

    Super Smash Bros. is fun at times but can bore you out quickly. Score: 2/5.    … Expand
  49. MarkusE.
    Nov 7, 2007
    0
    Gets old pretty quickly, and single player mode is shallow and uninspired. Limited selection of characters, modes, and stages.
  50. Caestus
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    In multiplayer mode super smash bros. is a beast. Together with some friends it is a real joy to kick the others out of the screen. The single player however is repetitive. Anyway its a fun game, especially in the multiplayer.
  51. chideraokoye
    Dec 23, 2014
    6
    I've always hated reviewing retro games, simply because of how overrated they are. I hear everyone bashing about their nostalgia from Smash makes us all feel left out. But this game is overrated. The game feels like something you would play and forget it even existed, with repetitive single-player "and game overall" makes you want to play the newer games. I had little to know fun with lowI've always hated reviewing retro games, simply because of how overrated they are. I hear everyone bashing about their nostalgia from Smash makes us all feel left out. But this game is overrated. The game feels like something you would play and forget it even existed, with repetitive single-player "and game overall" makes you want to play the newer games. I had little to know fun with low selection of characters and BORING mini-games i'll give it a 6/10 since it's an oldie… Expand
  52. SortOfCritic
    Apr 3, 2018
    7
    Super Smash Brothers is an extremely weak and bad game by today's standards, but the premise was incredible enough to warrant a sequel that would go on to be an amazing game. So we can't argue with how genius it is
  53. WiliamE.
    Jul 11, 2003
    10
    I think this is a great game for beginners or pro's.
  54. thejonez
    Feb 3, 2013
    10
    Super Smash Bros. is the best Nintendo 64 game out there, hands down! After all these years since 1999, it still stands the test of time and is a great buy! It is fun by yourself as well as with friends. If you ever really want to feel in control of a video game, I would suggest to you Castlevania IV or Super Smash Bros. The controls are solid and easy to pickup. The game is based on someSuper Smash Bros. is the best Nintendo 64 game out there, hands down! After all these years since 1999, it still stands the test of time and is a great buy! It is fun by yourself as well as with friends. If you ever really want to feel in control of a video game, I would suggest to you Castlevania IV or Super Smash Bros. The controls are solid and easy to pickup. The game is based on some wit and a good deal of skill and that is what makes it such a great time. Every match had me on the edge of my seat and what makes it even better is that it is with all my favorite Nintendo characters! Such an original idea that has been attempted again and again by different companies, but never got it quite as right as this gem! There are only a few minor negative things I would have to say about it. First, I dislike how limited the game is both with story and characters/stages. Second, the price tag, while definitely worth it, will usually cost a pretty penny at around $30 due to great demand. Lastly, some of the characters feel very powerful over the others in multiplayer such as DK, Samus, and Kirby; all with moves that take over the other players unfairly. The negative aspects listed are really minor inconveniences in the whole of the game. Overall, I highly suggest this to anyone who likes good games, which is pretty much everyone!… Expand
  55. BasilZero
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    Game: Super Smash Bros.
    Genre: Fighting
    Developer: Nintendo/HAL System: Nintendo 64 Total Score: 85/100 Value Score: 8.5/10 • Story: 4/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 9/10 Pros +Play as 8 main Nintendo characters along with 4 additional secret characters +4 player    Game: Super Smash Bros.
    Genre: Fighting
    Developer: Nintendo/HAL
    System: Nintendo 64
    Total Score: 85/100
    Value Score: 8.5/10

    • Story: 4/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Play as 8 main Nintendo characters along with 4 additional secret characters
    +4 player Versus and Team Matches
    +Ability to use Items in fights
    +Ability to change match types (Stock or Timed)
    +Unique gameplay mechanics and styles not seen in any other fighting game at its time and even to this day (other than its sequels)
    +Mini games including Target Practice, Platform jumping and Race to the Finish

    Cons
    -Arcade mode can be repetitive since all the fights are linear and pretty much the same.
    -Visuals could of been better for a N64 game    … Expand
  56. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    9
    Great game with a great idea: all our favourite characters fighting again each other. Very funny and long game. If you can play with friends is still better.
  57. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    A true classic. Masterpiece. Revolutionary. This game is one of my favorite games of all time. Such a blast to play with friends. This game will never get old. Some of the greatest moments with friends ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  58. kane148
    Aug 14, 2012
    8
    Although the single player mode is not particularly good, it is an excellent multiplayer game which will keep you and your friends entertained for hours. The later titles in this franchise have improved and expanded the concept of this game, but the original stands firm as a quality game in its own right, and still plenty of fun after all these years.
  59. Ruckainc
    Sep 29, 2012
    8
    I don't want to do a pros and cons list this time. I just want to say how good the game is. It's a lot of fun, especially when playing with your friends. There are some slight flaws, but the game quickly rewards you with a fast paced, enjoyable experience that you can share with 3 of your friends.
  60. FaloRoy
    Feb 2, 2013
    8
    A very enjoyable fighter. The visuals are decent with colorful settings in spite of a somewhat low polygon count and somewhat blurry textures. The game is simple in its control scheme and is pretty fluid in the physics and maneuvering. Single player can get a bit repetitive because of a rather low amount of modes and unlocks, but is still pretty fun to play. The multiplayer is theA very enjoyable fighter. The visuals are decent with colorful settings in spite of a somewhat low polygon count and somewhat blurry textures. The game is simple in its control scheme and is pretty fluid in the physics and maneuvering. Single player can get a bit repetitive because of a rather low amount of modes and unlocks, but is still pretty fun to play. The multiplayer is the strongest part to this game, and offers fun times with your friends while not getting too old. The low-budget music also sounds great, and is pretty catchy, although I do prefer Melee's and Brawl's music over this. Level design is nice and gameplay is fun and addicting. While I do think this game safely earns third place to its two predecessors and is better for those who would rather experience nostalgia, it's still an awesomely fun game. Great addition to your N64 library, or for your Wii Virtual Console.… Expand
  61. 2ksnipefest
    May 12, 2014
    10
    This was the epicenter of the expansion of modern day fighting games and still considered by some as the best super smash bros game in the series. Nintendo characters always had more charm for me than marvel superhero fighting games. Tekken 3 may be one of the only fighting games that is better.
  62. KnightfallLA
    May 3, 2013
    7
    NIntendo's All-Star characters duke it out for the win! Bring your friends to see who is the best in this four player insanity. With the help of items in the mix, use them to gain an advantage against your opponents. Although variety of modes are limited, they are nonetheless going to create long hours of gameplay. Controls are precise and each character have their own move-sets toNIntendo's All-Star characters duke it out for the win! Bring your friends to see who is the best in this four player insanity. With the help of items in the mix, use them to gain an advantage against your opponents. Although variety of modes are limited, they are nonetheless going to create long hours of gameplay. Controls are precise and each character have their own move-sets to master. There are a some amount of stages to choose from, at least one from each character (Hyrule Castle from the Legend of Zelda). Each certain accomplishment earns more stages and characters; both have a limited amount to unlock. For those who don't have anyone to play with, they can defeat CPU characters to compensate in multiplayer, but it is not the same as going against human opponents; this can eventually can lead to a dull experience. However, the solo player are able to play single player mode, which is a ladder-style type of game; going against opponents one by one until you reach the final boss. This game is a good game to play on the N64 platform, especially if you have friends to play beside you and against you.… Expand
  63. VideoGameCritic
    Aug 10, 2013
    7
    This was the first fighting game I ever played and as a first I will say it was really fun. However this game was for the 64 and lets just say that system only had like five games that were longer then twenty hours long. Ocarina of time is one of those games that at the time was really long and needed to be so because of the story. Super Smash Bros. is a beat em' up and that is why IThis was the first fighting game I ever played and as a first I will say it was really fun. However this game was for the 64 and lets just say that system only had like five games that were longer then twenty hours long. Ocarina of time is one of those games that at the time was really long and needed to be so because of the story. Super Smash Bros. is a beat em' up and that is why I played it, I finally got to fight my brother and no one could stop me. I am really hard on Nintendo because their games were my childhood, I played and still play old 64 and SNES games cause of the simple fact that they are really fun. Smash Bros. is the original fighter for me but it has so many problems. The one problem that makes me kinda annoyed is that the game is way to short. I get that its made for multiplayer but that doesn't make me forget that I had all the characters in less than ten hours. I also hate that it looks so bad, I get that it looks that way because of the lack of graphical technology at the time but it really doesn't hold up. There is no story either but like I said earlier I like that it just as is, the songs were all from there own games which is really awesome and can at times make you switch out games cause lets face it Pokemon stadium a little bit more fun than this game. In the end this is a really great game that has one the best cult followings I have ever seen for a Nintendo game it has been made just as popular as the characters that you play as, this is a must play for all gamers.… Expand
  64. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    The game that started a cultural phenomenon, "Super Smash Bros." needs no introduction...but it's still gonna get one. What started off as "Kakuto-Gemu Ryuo," a simple fighter with no Nintendo characters whatsoever, transformed into a gigantic, wildly-popular fighting game that led to huge sales, a number of sequels, and a big presence in the competitive gaming scene. But after 17 yearsThe game that started a cultural phenomenon, "Super Smash Bros." needs no introduction...but it's still gonna get one. What started off as "Kakuto-Gemu Ryuo," a simple fighter with no Nintendo characters whatsoever, transformed into a gigantic, wildly-popular fighting game that led to huge sales, a number of sequels, and a big presence in the competitive gaming scene. But after 17 years (at the time of writing), does the game fans refer to as "Smash 64" still hold up? Yes, indeed, it does!
    Even now, "Super Smash Bros." is incredibly fun to play, it works really well, it has some great Nintendo references, and it's surprisingly pretty balanced (even the weakest characters in the game are still pretty good). Not only that, but it's pretty fun to watch at a high-level, as the combo potential is so massive in the game. Not a ton of people play it competitively (especially compared to "Super Smash Bros. Melee"), but the people that do play it at a high level make it extremely exciting.
    It's not perfect, though. The single player is a bit lacking, the character models haven't aged as wonderfully, and the game is kinda light on content (blame this on the fact that the game was essentially an experiment).
    All told, though, "Super Smash Bros." is a wonderful time and, even if you've played the sequels, it's absolutely worth playing.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  65. Yankeee007
    Oct 19, 2013
    7
    Super smash bros is a fighting game Which brings nintendo all stars to the fight. 12 characters to choose from and 9 stages The single player gets old but the multiplayer is wher this game shine and this is a party game for you to enjoy with your friends
  66. elitefour
    Nov 3, 2013
    7
    i have to admit this game was innovative
    charismatic characters of nintendo was a good idea
    Super smash bros was a good game,actually,
    but i think it was a something simple
    i mean,nintendo has a lot of franchise and they should put
    more character.however
    STILL BETTER THAN PLAYSTATION ALL STARS BATTLE ROYALS
  67. boysfan4life88
    May 16, 2014
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time. I still play this game to this day. Ignore the idiots who are bashing it. It's fantastic. Easily a top 5 N64 game along with: Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, and Star Fox 64.
  68. yaloolenoogoo
    Nov 11, 2013
    5
    THE GOOD: Fluid combat, start of a fantastic fighting game series. The game is memorable in its own right.

    THE BAD: This game simply hasn't aged as well as its sequels on the Gamecube and Wii. It also lacks the large amount of content and game modes of its successors. The character cast is also barebones compared to them. This classic title can admittedly be fun for a few hours, but    THE GOOD: Fluid combat, start of a fantastic fighting game series. The game is memorable in its own right.

    THE BAD: This game simply hasn't aged as well as its sequels on the Gamecube and Wii. It also lacks the large amount of content and game modes of its successors. The character cast is also barebones compared to them.

    This classic title can admittedly be fun for a few hours, but it overall lives in the shadow of its superior sequels. I guess I could say its worth either borrowing or renting.    … Expand
  69. FloodSlayer
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Super Smash Bros. One of my most favorite growing up as a kid, I loved this game to death so many memories, & I was extremely hard to beat at any character in my family of gamers. I just wish there was more characters you could play as.
  70. SirKirbyThe4th
    May 26, 2014
    8
    With a lack of charged smashing, this game requires more skill than Brawl or Melee. What i mean is, you can't just stand on the side of the stage waiting for the player to recover back on the stage with a smash waiting for them.
  71. adyneghina
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    Great and fun game . A quite good selection of playable characters and a fun gameplay
    Also a good multiplayer game and you and your friends will enjoy playing it
  72. jiffypop333
    Mar 12, 2014
    8
    It is an old game so obviously its graphics are not the best but where it misses in that department bringing in the biggest Nintendo characters to dual it out this would be the beginning of a great series of games to come. Agreeably one of the most fun N64 games ever created.
  73. benbenius
    Dec 3, 2014
    6
    Super Smash Bros. is a fun game to play. It was amazing at its time, and it is pretty fun today. However, the game qualities do not hold up today, and it'd be better money worth your money to pick up a copy of the Wii U or 3DS version.
  74. Fuzzboy
    Dec 16, 2015
    6
    I honestly loved playing this game as a kid. I always had so much fun pinning some of my favorite Nintendo characters against each other to see who would come out on top. But eventually, I played Melee...than Brawl...than the 3DS version...and than the WiiU version...and the modded version of Brawl, Project M. And honestly, after that many games, and after everything that has advanced, II honestly loved playing this game as a kid. I always had so much fun pinning some of my favorite Nintendo characters against each other to see who would come out on top. But eventually, I played Melee...than Brawl...than the 3DS version...and than the WiiU version...and the modded version of Brawl, Project M. And honestly, after that many games, and after everything that has advanced, I came to a sad conclusion. This game has honestly not held up well. After playing the other games, this game feels slow, hard to control, and even a little bit annoying at times. I mean, I still think it is an OK game, since I still have fun playing the game, it has some fun stages, and I think the characters are balanced for the most part(and I loved playing as Kirby), but it's honestly not as great as I remember. I might be making a few enemies with this review, but it is my opinion, and I hope you can respect it.… Expand
  75. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Super Smash Bros. (1999) is the new king of crowns for the new 4 player fighting game. Free-for-all, 1P Mode, and Training Mode would start your free trip to picking this game.
  76. Wman1996
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Let's not mince words here, Super Smash Bros. has lost a ton of its luster in comparison to its successors. Still, I hope that does not take away from one of the defining multiplayer experiences of the Nintendo 64.
    The gameplay is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. Instead of complex combos, attacks are mapped to the A&B buttons in conjunction with the control stick. This is simple    Let's not mince words here, Super Smash Bros. has lost a ton of its luster in comparison to its successors. Still, I hope that does not take away from one of the defining multiplayer experiences of the Nintendo 64.
    The gameplay is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. Instead of complex combos, attacks are mapped to the A&B buttons in conjunction with the control stick. This is simple and extremely satisfying.
    There are 12 Nintendo All-Stars (4 need to be unlocked) here to beat the heck out of each other in 9 (1 needs to be unlocked) varied and fun stages from Nintendo's game library (why no F-Zero or EarthBound stage though?). Saffron City in particular is a blast as you hop over the rooftops and avoid Pokemon who peek out from a door on the center building.
    The single player in the game is lacking as it is restricted to target smash, board the platforms, and the 1P mode where you take on multiple fighters and make it to a final boss. Still, you can play the game alone in the vs. mode with computer opponents.
    The items in the vs. mode help make Super Smash Bros. a blast during multiplayer, but unfortunately you need to unlock an item switch in order to turn them off. This will turn off more competitive minded players from starting the game, and even casual/intermediate players will likely be disappointed that you need to unlock such a basic feature.
    The graphics are quite crude (even for N64 standards) but they still have a charm to them and the music is memorable and contains many remixes from iconic Nintendo titles.
    All this being said, Super Smash Bros. is a still a great game that spawned one of the best fighting game series of all-time. If you have never played Super Smash Bros. and have a cheap way to pick up this game, it might be your best bet for starting out. Even if you started with Super Smash Bros. Melee like I did, there is still a lot to appreciate here.    … Expand
  77. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    This game made us love our childhood and make us love nintendo. It's great and we love it with great passion. It aged pretty well to be honest and it is in my opinion the most addictive N64 game of all it's library of games.
  78. GaryFaulkDoesIt
    Jul 31, 2016
    7
    Although it is a bit bare bones, especially by today's standards, it is a very nice starting point for the series, and you can see why they continued it afterward. This game was released back in a time when the very novelty of, for instance, being able to make Mario, Link, and Pikachu fight each other was something new. In a way, that novelty never really wore off, as even going back toAlthough it is a bit bare bones, especially by today's standards, it is a very nice starting point for the series, and you can see why they continued it afterward. This game was released back in a time when the very novelty of, for instance, being able to make Mario, Link, and Pikachu fight each other was something new. In a way, that novelty never really wore off, as even going back to this game nowadays, it still has a sort of simplistic charm to it, and actually feels a bit like an arcade game.

    Overall, recommended for people interested in seeing where the Smash Bros series started.    … Expand
  79. FilemonBR
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    Não ganha nota 10 pela seu controle, aonde obriga a jogar smash bros pelo analogico do controle do nintendo 64, isso é terrivel e compromete o game, jogar com o dpad seria melhor
  80. MiguelNeto
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    um dos jogos mais divertidos que eu ja joguei na minha vida, bons tempos quando eu jogava com meus amigos, lembro que eu gostava de jogar com Donkey Kong, mais o meu personagem favorito da Nintendo sempre foi o Zelda, Super Smash Bross tem boa variedade de personagens, muitos mapas, um enredo memso simples, é aceitavel, e grafico bons, ainda mais por ser de 1999, jogo muito recomendavel,um dos jogos mais divertidos que eu ja joguei na minha vida, bons tempos quando eu jogava com meus amigos, lembro que eu gostava de jogar com Donkey Kong, mais o meu personagem favorito da Nintendo sempre foi o Zelda, Super Smash Bross tem boa variedade de personagens, muitos mapas, um enredo memso simples, é aceitavel, e grafico bons, ainda mais por ser de 1999, jogo muito recomendavel, as vezes da vontade de jogar denovo. Nota 10… Expand
  81. Pollortugo
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    It was the perfect description for a place for nintendo characters to fight. The concept was new, plataforming on a fighting game, items and percentage scaling up for launching mechanism. Full of custom combos, hard techniques to master even to the day, and mostly well balanced game. Amazing for casual and competitive gaming.
  82. JPK
    Jun 11, 2019
    9
    Great Game
    Super Smash Bros is a plain all out fun mashup up of Nintendo’s stars (At the time).
  83. NeoconTom
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome, one of best multiplayer experiences you can get on the N64. Only Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii surpasses it.
  84. ashketchum
    Nov 24, 2017
    6
    The first installment of the SSB. series was a great multiplayer game for the Nintendo 64, but in retrospect, it has been outdone by all it's successors. It is still playable, but due to limited characters, stages and modes, it gets boring very quickly, even on multiplayer. The SSB. games are never played for the single-player experience, but this one in particular is weak. Good at theThe first installment of the SSB. series was a great multiplayer game for the Nintendo 64, but in retrospect, it has been outdone by all it's successors. It is still playable, but due to limited characters, stages and modes, it gets boring very quickly, even on multiplayer. The SSB. games are never played for the single-player experience, but this one in particular is weak. Good at the time; still relatively enjoyable, but hasn't aged too well, compared to other N64 titles.… Expand
  85. Mr_Popo
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Thank you Daddy Sakurai for creating this. Now we get to watch ridiculous combos by Prince each year.

    Also, why did Jigglypuff get worse with each game. That I do not appreciate.
  86. aditya1101
    Jan 26, 2018
    8
    The original installation of my favorite fighting game series. There are definitely a lot of issues with this game, like character balance (cough pikachu cough), but considering when it was released, it’s still a masterpiece of its time.
  87. loricritic845
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Oh, how much I like this game. Graphics were too good for it's time, it used the most popular characters of that era and made them use their best moves. If I can say a negative I'd say the tornado. It makes the fight too easy. But otherwise pretty good game. Maybe even better than Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter.
  88. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    The OG mashup game of all Nintendo ip. This game is a classic as it can easily be picked up by anyone but like all Nintendo games it's easy to play but hard master.
  89. RemyMEX2001
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash Bros, is the beginning of a series of games where the most emblematic characters of the Japanese company would begin to fight each other, in which characters like Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Donkey Kong or Samus enter the battle. Which has only four options where you can play individually against a series of opponents besides making 3 different types of bunos, even in the end you will have to fight against the final boss called Master Hand, another of the modes of games that it has is the second option of several players, in this case only 4 players have the possibility of playing against them having a 12-player roster in which I also forgot to mention previously that when starting a single fight or multiplayer have the option to modify the difficulty, this either if you want to play with CPUs, our third option is the socions in which you have the access to raise or lower the volume of the game in addition to changing the sounds monotono or stereo mode , finally, the fourth option only describes the characteristics and origins of the characters in the gamplay super smash bros offers us a new way to fight instead of the life of the fighter being a simple bar, this is replaced by a percentage, each time we do a lot of damage to our character, the percentage increases, in addition to have the possibility to fall in the ecenario, also has small items that will allow us to do more damage and also have an advantage, also others help to cure or even help the fighter based on pokeballs, to end the game despite being of low budget, in addition to the battles are not well polished and there are few mistakes, Super Smash Bros is not a bad game and I would recommend it a lot if you like both fighting games or platforms, so in my humble opinion, Super Smash Bros deserves an 8.… Expand
  90. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    The first Smash Bros game ever released. Heroes of Nintendo fighting with each other. One of the best multiplayer games. A must-have if you have a Nintendo 64.
  91. Kiabeta
    Dec 7, 2018
    5
    The game is fun enough but it hasn't aged well and the game lags alot making it a very medicore game don't get me wrong this game was amazing but looking back on it I don't find myself having much fun.
  92. Zreviews
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    I am getting pretty frustrated with all these people giving this game low reviews simply because "the news ones are better". Are you kidding me? if the new ones weren't good the you wouldn't be writing reviews about how the old ones suck. First of all, the whole point of making new games was to improve on the last one, so if the news ones weren't better that would mean the developersI am getting pretty frustrated with all these people giving this game low reviews simply because "the news ones are better". Are you kidding me? if the new ones weren't good the you wouldn't be writing reviews about how the old ones suck. First of all, the whole point of making new games was to improve on the last one, so if the news ones weren't better that would mean the developers aren't doing their job. I have been playing all the smash games for about 14 years now and i play at a semi-competitive level so i have a an OK understanding of how fighting games work, what makes them good, and what makes them broken. But if you have any background in smash then you probably already know that most of these negative reviews are written by people who don't actually understand how fighting platformers work.… Expand
  93. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра хороша. В игре интересная линия сюжета. Не все персонажи открыты и их нужно открывать. Можно играть с другом что идёт только на пользу игре.
  94. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  95. greninjaX
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    the smash bros game that started it all. sure, it's a bit clunky, but it's still an all time classic. now put it on switch online
  96. sebastianali
    Jul 29, 2019
    7
    Es un juego mas o menos entretenido pero no hay mucho contenido, volviéndose repetitivo y aburrido con el tiempo, especialmente en el modo de un jugador. La IA también es bastante injusta y los controles rotos no ayudan mucho. Si no tenes amigos con quien jugar, no lo recomiendo.
  97. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    The best and most fast paced smash game. The sound effects are great and the speed of the characters are great.
  98. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The game of my childhood. At the time, there was no game like it with this fighting style. Beating master hand and playing with friends are some of my first video game memories.
  99. Shimmeywill
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    A pretty fun casual fighter with decent characters. A good starting point for the series.
  100. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The first smash bros of the saga. A super addictive game that is still present in the competitive scene today, being one of the most important fighting games to date.
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#8 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Gaming Maxx
    93
    A multi-player hit. Believe me people, you and your friends will spend hours on end battling it out to the very end. Whether it's 2 on 2 or if you think you're a badass 3 on 1.
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  2. Nintendophiles
    90
    A highly addictive and satisfying game. Super Smash Bros. is a classic game for the Nintendo 64. If you haven't played it or its successor, and there certainly aren't many of you kinds of people, what are you waiting for? Do it!
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  3. Nintendojo
    86
    Fast paced and accessible to everyone. Nintendo of America were mad to consider not releasing this game in the US. Any doubts about it's quality should be cast out of your mind. It's fun, addictive and it's got a superb multi-player mode.
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