Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 49
  3. Negative: 12 out of 49
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  1. Foxxish
    Oct 6, 2021
    8
    Overall a quite fast-paced platform fighter that feels very different from others in the genre. Though an overall fun experience, there's quite a lack of polish (especially online) yet an enjoyable experience still. Hopefully future updates will smooth out the rough edges.
  2. KirbyManiac
    Oct 6, 2021
    8
    Nickelodeon All Star Brawl is a mechanically fantastic game with super smooth and fast paced fighting. This is a 100% recommend for those interested in the games competitive side. For casuals though... It is not an easy recommend for the lack of content. it is evidently clear the devs pushed the competitive aspect of the game more than the casual side. The online experience has beenNickelodeon All Star Brawl is a mechanically fantastic game with super smooth and fast paced fighting. This is a 100% recommend for those interested in the games competitive side. For casuals though... It is not an easy recommend for the lack of content. it is evidently clear the devs pushed the competitive aspect of the game more than the casual side. The online experience has been fantastic for me personally with only a few players having bad connections. Id imagine if the devs put more time into game content (game modes) the core gameplay woouldn't be as polished and refined as it is. For a game that has likely been in development for less than a year the devs really have put their heart and soul to make the best possible game they can. I just wish Nickelodeon had more faith in the game.… Expand
  3. Kycrielos
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    This games is really fun, but clearly not for everyone, because this game is like smash but not like ultimate this is a smash melee like, it's a really hard game which is very fast with big combos, this game has too a good online (for a smash ultimate player like me that's feel so good).

    If you like the competitive smash i recommend you to give a try to this game, if you are here more    This games is really fun, but clearly not for everyone, because this game is like smash but not like ultimate this is a smash melee like, it's a really hard game which is very fast with big combos, this game has too a good online (for a smash ultimate player like me that's feel so good).

    If you like the competitive smash i recommend you to give a try to this game, if you are here more for a casual game with super flashy move and explosions everywhere you will probably be disappointed.    … Expand
  4. klovasos
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    While it's missing some polish, it makes up for it with absurdly fun gameplay and surprisingly great competitive elements. Online having rollback is the best part, along with the developers showing they actually care about the game. Only thing holding it back in Nickelodeon's hesitation on giving it a bigger budget and more attention (which seems to be changing now that DLC is confirmedWhile it's missing some polish, it makes up for it with absurdly fun gameplay and surprisingly great competitive elements. Online having rollback is the best part, along with the developers showing they actually care about the game. Only thing holding it back in Nickelodeon's hesitation on giving it a bigger budget and more attention (which seems to be changing now that DLC is confirmed for the future of this game).… Expand
  5. Stephtheprophet
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    This game is not perfect but for what it is. I think the game is great for what it is. The development team did a good job in my opinion with all the resources they had to put this game together and I gotta say I'm having alot of fun with it.
  6. Nintenderek
    Oct 8, 2021
    8
    Nickelodeon All Star Brawl is a game that takes influence from Smash, but is also clearly not trying to be Smash and that is a good thing. The button layout is a bit confusing to get used to if you've only played Smash in the past as your only platform fighting game experience, but for someone who hasn't played Smash, it might actually be easier to pick up and understand. The graphicsNickelodeon All Star Brawl is a game that takes influence from Smash, but is also clearly not trying to be Smash and that is a good thing. The button layout is a bit confusing to get used to if you've only played Smash in the past as your only platform fighting game experience, but for someone who hasn't played Smash, it might actually be easier to pick up and understand. The graphics are good. The lack of voice acting is disappointing and for the price, it would be nice if there was more content. There's not a whole lot of single player content at all and no story mode. Could also use more characters for the price, however if it ever goes on sale I would say it's a definite good pick up especially if these are characters you've grown up with. Legend of Korra, AtLA, Danny Phantom, Rugrats, Spongebob, etc are all characters I've grown up with and they are all well represented. I wish there was a Jimmy Neutron rep, a Fairly Odd Parents rep and Jenny Wakeman from My Life as a Teenage Robot would make a wonderful rep as well.

    The physics are nice and the game feels well polished. All of the characters feel great to play as and there's a lot of good references for fans of the shows represented. Ultimately, my only real issue with this game is the price. While it is a good game, it feels like it should be about ten dollars cheaper for the amount of content you are getting.    … Expand
  7. CoffeeSip
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    The online feels so much smoother for 1vs1 compared to smash bros ultimate. It really makes a huge difference.
  8. GokuBlack94
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I feel like most of the people complaining are just too into smash bros, and wont give any other platform fighters a chance to shine. Amazing game, congrats to the developers for making an amazing fighting game. Purchased the game for my switch, ps5, and Xbox.
  9. SmashBroPlayer
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Its honestly an amazing platform fighter game. Don't listen to the haters. Enjoy yourself with this game. It's only going to get better.
  10. ShadowofZexa
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game with top notch controls and amazing gameplay if you're a fan of Smash Bros Melee I would 100% pick it up It's honestly a dream come true
  11. FoxyChalet
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    They Added items and noises, and I have raised my score six points. This is because before I felt cheated, and now I feel like I paid a fair amount. This is about on par with smash 64 now, and despite the criticisms below, I really hope more people but the game now.

    Fix your UI! Don't make people reselect all characters every time, Don't show who the random characters are, shorten the    They Added items and noises, and I have raised my score six points. This is because before I felt cheated, and now I feel like I paid a fair amount. This is about on par with smash 64 now, and despite the criticisms below, I really hope more people but the game now.

    Fix your UI! Don't make people reselect all characters every time, Don't show who the random characters are, shorten the loading screens, and for the love of god, make it so pressing A doesn't rematch!    … Expand
  12. Kirbyfan45
    Nov 1, 2021
    8
    Nickelodeon All Star Brawl does everything it needs to do for a great platform fighter as well as a great Nickelodoen game in general! Ludosity, despite having a limited budget, managed to knock it out of the park with this one! They were able to create fast paced gameplay that is the perfect pace to balance the strategy competitive players use as well as the chaos for casual players. AddNickelodeon All Star Brawl does everything it needs to do for a great platform fighter as well as a great Nickelodoen game in general! Ludosity, despite having a limited budget, managed to knock it out of the park with this one! They were able to create fast paced gameplay that is the perfect pace to balance the strategy competitive players use as well as the chaos for casual players. Add some great and out there character picks such as Oblina and Powdered Toast Man, ALONGSIDE some amazing references that show that the devs truly love these shows and you can see why this game is amazing! The game also features rollback netcode, and while it could still use some work, for being developed by one guy, it is impressive so far. It's not just fights, you also have a Sports mode with its own rules as well as a simple arcade mode. Some might find the modes underwhelming, but I always played these kind of games in the main battle mode anyway. Even when we get to the sound design, things are.... Mostly great. Sounds are meaty, as well as cartoony, with a banger of a soundtrack. However, due to budget reasons, again, no voice acting. The devs are aware of this though, and if Nick is able to give the OK and budget for that, I will update this part of the review, but the lack of VA is something that is super hard to overlook. Still, we re-rise in the visuals, with bright, reference filled visuals with some expressive animations that will get you nostalgic. In the end, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl is a new standard when it comes to licensed platform fighters, and this game is just amazing, check it out when you get the chance… Expand
  13. Turtledude
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    At first look, I thought it would be a 0, but it kept getting better with voice lines being added, I was going to give it a 2 until the Hugh Neutron dlc came, then it was the best game in the world. The fact they didn't add the little Sh*t Jimmy Neutron but actually put in his cool **** charismatic awesome dad Hugh, is just proof these devs know whats up, would recommend if you buy HughAt first look, I thought it would be a 0, but it kept getting better with voice lines being added, I was going to give it a 2 until the Hugh Neutron dlc came, then it was the best game in the world. The fact they didn't add the little Sh*t Jimmy Neutron but actually put in his cool **** charismatic awesome dad Hugh, is just proof these devs know whats up, would recommend if you buy Hugh Neutron dlc… Expand

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Starbit
    Nov 29, 2021
    70
    Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a fighting game with platform elements that delivers a simple but fun experience, drawing from Nickelodeon's rich character list, and gives the fans an engaging but accessible fighting system. Its performance needs improvement, though, as fluidity problems become too common, and there could have been a greater effort to go into Nickelodeon's catalogue, especially when it comes to the audio environment. A package of fun action that's mostly directed at Nickelodeon animation fans.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 8, 2021
    70
    A lot of the game feels like a rough draft, but it's simplistic enough for families to jump into for a quick match and have a lot of fun. Just don't expect to spend a ton of time with it. [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 70]
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 28, 2021
    55
    Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl almost feels as if it was sold on the sheer premise of reviving Melee with Nickelodeon characters. On the fighting end, it mostly succeeds, but due to a lack of polish, cut corners and just a cheap feel, I’m skeptical how long this game can keep your attention. Yes, the sheer hilarity of seeing Patrick Star beat up CatDog is still funny, but I don’t think the lifespan of this game will increase over time. Watching all these fighters silently duke it out makes it feel like we’re watching storyboards for a singular crossover episode. While that may entice you into watching the commercials, the final product just leaves all these popular properties feel compromised.
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