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  1. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Finally a Super Smash Bros game that has a extremely fast gameplay since Melee.
    It has a lot of content for both casual and competitive players. FURTHERMORE, it is the most balanced smash game ever.
    Online is trash but I am sure they will fix it.

    BEST SMASH GAME EVER
  2. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    The best super smash bros. Starting with the story, the adventure game, having to unlock one by one all the players, the new feature of having spirits, it’s the best. The only thing I would change is the same of all the switch games, I don’t understand why they’re not able to use the touch screen, ir would be easier to select players/spirits and I would have given a little more protagonismThe best super smash bros. Starting with the story, the adventure game, having to unlock one by one all the players, the new feature of having spirits, it’s the best. The only thing I would change is the same of all the switch games, I don’t understand why they’re not able to use the touch screen, ir would be easier to select players/spirits and I would have given a little more protagonism to spirits, as giving an specific power as summoning a thunderbolt pushing a button every x seconds or something that is more visible, since it feels a little bit abstract the power and how it affects the game, however the game is still perfect. Expand
  3. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Absolutely perfect! The last Smash Bros that I played was the 64 version, and everything is great on this Ultimate version, lots of characters, stages, soundtracks... graphics are very good, as much as the ultimate blows. I give 10 even without playing the history mode... the game delivers what he promises and much more.

    Thanks for this masterpiece, Nintendo!
  4. jte
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    The ultimate super smash bros game. The game play is top notch, and it is loaded with so many things to do. I will easily spend over 100 hours on this game
  5. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    The best smash bros game so far, combines everything for casual and competitive game. Without a doubt this is the best work of Sakurai.
  6. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    It´s amazing game, is posible to play a lot of time with the aventure mode and the online.
  7. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    My sister, girlfriend, and I have been playing all day and loving it. Only having eight characters at first has been really fun. It's more engaging to unlock the characters just by playing longer.
  8. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    My first smash bros game and I love it, so much fun. For those who think this game is a port. It's not and never will be one. So just stop fxxk around and try to trash this masterwork.
  9. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    N64:Fun game
    Melee: More complex and faster game than N64
    Brawl: Slower game rythm..bad (Project M was a must have) Smash 4: Better.. but low content Ultimate: The Best. Nintendo has achieved the best Smash Bros ever created, but it seems that they have not been satisfied with just that, they have also created one of the best games in history, wich will talk about it in the
    N64:Fun game
    Melee: More complex and faster game than N64
    Brawl: Slower game rythm..bad (Project M was a must have)
    Smash 4: Better.. but low content
    Ultimate: The Best.

    Nintendo has achieved the best Smash Bros ever created, but it seems that they have not been satisfied with just that, they have also created one of the best games in history, wich will talk about it in the following years. I still do not believe it... what beast you have created Nintendo... even scares
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  10. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    All these fake 0 scores from people who probably do not have the game or just haters. Coincidence that these accounts have given specific 3 games of Pokemon lets go 0 as well while not reviewing any other games?
  11. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Joker from persona 5 was in!, ...................Take that Waluigi Fanboys.
  12. Dec 7, 2018
    9
    One of the must have games for the switch, amazing amount of content and a vast diverse array of fighters, modes and trophy/collections! It's everything you'd want for a nintendo beat em up, nothing quite more amusing than watching nintendo franchise characters plummet each other!
    I did notice that it can be very overwhelming at the start figuring everything out, bit of a learning curve
    One of the must have games for the switch, amazing amount of content and a vast diverse array of fighters, modes and trophy/collections! It's everything you'd want for a nintendo beat em up, nothing quite more amusing than watching nintendo franchise characters plummet each other!
    I did notice that it can be very overwhelming at the start figuring everything out, bit of a learning curve in finding your feet and once you do it's fantastic.
    online play is hit and miss, can be a bit of a lag fest depending on who hosts..
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  13. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes a superb game to new level with so much content that is near to impossible to try all there is included in it.
  14. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    They just announced Persona 5 in freaking Smash Bros Ultimate. I'm f*cking sold.
  15. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Smash Ultimate is the heart of all gaming. It not only celebrates Nintendo but gives everyone a chance to shine, from Mario to Simon Belmont from Castlevania to King K Rool the villain of the original DK games. The gameplay after 20 years is at its best. It combines every Smash game in some way, wether that be every character returning, a fine selection of 100 plus stages from all 4Smash Ultimate is the heart of all gaming. It not only celebrates Nintendo but gives everyone a chance to shine, from Mario to Simon Belmont from Castlevania to King K Rool the villain of the original DK games. The gameplay after 20 years is at its best. It combines every Smash game in some way, wether that be every character returning, a fine selection of 100 plus stages from all 4 previous games, master class music pieces, a fun and addictive single player adventure mode and many many more hours... days... months worth of content. This game is pure perfection, I would also go as far as saying that this game is unbeatable because you will spend the rest of your life playing, no... experiencing this masterpiece. Sakurai has out done himself. 10/10 Expand
  16. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    At the time of 3DS and Wii U's release, you thought that they would stop making more games for the franchise especially if that hype for said installments was a blast, but of course Nintendo thinks you're wrong since they can obviously do a lot better and bigger than said installments. The result is a game that has so much everything that not even the word everything can be compared to theAt the time of 3DS and Wii U's release, you thought that they would stop making more games for the franchise especially if that hype for said installments was a blast, but of course Nintendo thinks you're wrong since they can obviously do a lot better and bigger than said installments. The result is a game that has so much everything that not even the word everything can be compared to the amount of everything Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has. The best part about that is that they all feel ambitious to the point where it is impossible to determine where to start your journey. Nintendo has not only created the most enthusiastic and magnificent Super Smash Bros. game in history's namesake, but they have also managed to make it one of the greatest video games in whatever timeline you are living. I usually do not ask people to play games or watch movies as if I was forcing them to do it, but when you're talking about one of the biggest games of possibly all time, you know I have no choice and I will not resist such a game that deserves all the praise I can give it. Please look forward into getting this game and playing it especially if you do not have a Nintendo Switch. Expand
  17. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    I can't fault this game anything. Oh wait, wait. I can, and for that I give it 9.9999999999998/10

    They forgot to add the Aquatic Ambience (DK), Fi's Gratitude (LoZ:SS), and Kapp'n's Song (from New Leaf) to the Audio Vault... and also, just because the Wii U version had it, Ballad of the Wind Fish (LoZ: LA) If you are looking for a fighting game that isn't 100% about "serious
    I can't fault this game anything. Oh wait, wait. I can, and for that I give it 9.9999999999998/10

    They forgot to add the Aquatic Ambience (DK), Fi's Gratitude (LoZ:SS), and Kapp'n's Song (from New Leaf) to the Audio Vault... and also, just because the Wii U version had it, Ballad of the Wind Fish (LoZ: LA)

    If you are looking for a fighting game that isn't 100% about "serious fighting" (BandaiNamco, Koei, and Capcom are in charge of that, and I guess Warner Bros., too these days), but a fighting game that has more features than any other fighting game (yes, even more than Mortal Kombat X with its gimmicky faction war), then look no further.

    I was expecting a rehash of the Wii U version, you know, with maybe a couple of features, just like Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 2. I was thinking, I'm sure they'll add more stuff as DLC.

    No, guys. Nintendo has brought it all in, in a $60 package. Everything is already here, and as they said, "Everyone is here!" It is insane the amount of content this game has, especially when one thinks about how other companies handle content these days. And even with all that, there are 5 more committed DLC packages to be released for the next few months, each bringing one new fighter, as well as other smaller items.

    I wanted this to be a spoiler free review, mostly because I truly appreciate the developers and companies that, in their own way, fight back these megagiants who continue ripping us off with microtransactions and ridiculous disc-locked content. And I appreciate this game as much as I appreciate something indie, like Stardew Valley, Dead Cells, and Into the Breach (with all their content at their respective base prices), and something not-so-indie, like Witcher 3 or the Disgaea series.

    Either way. If you enjoy these brawlers, this one won't disappoint... for like 4-5 years to come, or more, if you're into the "pro scene."
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  18. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Best fighting game ever made by far. Awesome game with all the greatest characters in gaming all in one package. It got everything you could ever wish for like adventure mode, spirit mode (challange mode) etc. If you don't love this you are not a gamer.
  19. Aug 10, 2020
    8
    It is the best Smash Bros game made. The game is a mix of every game, with all the characters.
    The only bad things are the on-line battles and the lack of new content at the release date.

    In overall, a very good game.
  20. Sep 21, 2020
    8
    Great game, terrible online even with a LAN adapter and good internet which especially sucks during quarantine.
  21. Aug 30, 2019
    8
    Good game on its own but I wish they had more online modes and an actual rank system and competitive playlist, a big step up in gameplay from smash 4 but a step down in playlists.
  22. Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Fun to play with your friends. The variety of characters and scenarios makes this one to have a very good reply value. Controls can be a little bit hard to take.
  23. Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Probably the best fighting game ever. There is an insane amount of content, with every character from previous Smash games returning. Gameplay is awesome. Classic mode is the best in series, as each character has their own adventure. Graphics are stunning. Best soundtrack ever. It was close to a 10, but the poor online and missing modes drag this amazing game down to a 9.
  24. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Best Game on switch I could do this short but I'll develop
    There is everything multiplayer, collection, Solo mode, Online Tornaments And everything is just amazing !!!
  25. Jul 18, 2019
    9
    A great smash game that simply has it all. The gameplay is just amazing. -1 for DLC.
  26. Jul 22, 2019
    9
    While there are definitely some short comings of this Smash iteration like online lag and functions being behind the times for a game that came out in 2018, it still remains one of the most replaceable games of all time with an impressive character playlist that will always allow for a new experience. This is the ultimate game when it comes to having options for the casual player and theWhile there are definitely some short comings of this Smash iteration like online lag and functions being behind the times for a game that came out in 2018, it still remains one of the most replaceable games of all time with an impressive character playlist that will always allow for a new experience. This is the ultimate game when it comes to having options for the casual player and the competitive. Expand
  27. Jul 27, 2019
    9
    It honestly has everything I wanted and asked for (except Waluigi): all characters, stages, tracks back, new modes or up graded modes from Smash 4 a story mode (even if it is worse than Brawl's in my opinion) but even that I ain't going to put a 100 on this game because it has flaws.
    The online conection is not good to even consider that now is paid connection that is even worse than
    It honestly has everything I wanted and asked for (except Waluigi): all characters, stages, tracks back, new modes or up graded modes from Smash 4 a story mode (even if it is worse than Brawl's in my opinion) but even that I ain't going to put a 100 on this game because it has flaws.
    The online conection is not good to even consider that now is paid connection that is even worse than before and that the matchmaking hardly does what you want, also Spammers and Campers is just not fun But apart from that it still to yet to say is worse than prequels so for now it's a 9
    Also Buff Little Mac
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  28. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This really is the ultimate Super Smash Bros. Game. I think that the controls have been perfected with some new additions like the perfect parry which adds to how much skill a person needs. The music in this game is incredible... everything is just perfect.
  29. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    SSBU is the game that's worth your money, a crossover of Nintendo and 3rd Party characters battling out to victory! Explore a lot of old and new modes, a new story mode, and play with tons of the most popular characters like Mario, Snake, Sonic, Mega Man, PAC-MAN, Ryu, Ken, Cloud, Bayonetta, Simon, Richter, Joker, Hero, Banjo-Kazooie, Terry, and more!
  30. Mar 9, 2020
    10
    Very fun game , lots of characters and as of now 2020 the online mode is super crisp with 0 lag .
  31. Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This game is perfect to play with friends, the roster has a character for everyone, the controls are easy to learn but hard to master and the stages + power-ups are really fun. However the competitive side of things don't appeal to me that much. I don't think this game is made to practice moves in training for hours or learning the weaknesses and strengths of every single character.
  32. Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the greatest game ever. Unless you're a whiny brat who's crying because another Fire Emblem Fighter was added. Get over it Barbara, they don't really even use a sword. What? You don't want Arms in Smash? Scuse me, hon, I've gotta go on Google to search WHO GIVES A **** Expand
  33. Apr 16, 2020
    10
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  34. May 6, 2020
    10
    Best fighting game ever! the gameplay is too good, the roster and the game modes, is just the Best fighting game ever!!!
  35. Jan 3, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de switch. Soy un gran jugador desde la primera entrega y con facilidad puedo decir que no hay nada igual a este juego
  36. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This is the PERFECT Smash game. This review is being made during the Sephiroth update, just to make sure nobody get upset because I didn't mention a newer DLC fighter.

    Smash Ultimate is the biggest Video Game crossover of all time. Fighters come from Zelda, Metroid, Xenoblade, Mario, FFIIV, Minecraft, Arms, Splatoon and more. Controls for the game are supreme. I use a GameCube
    This is the PERFECT Smash game. This review is being made during the Sephiroth update, just to make sure nobody get upset because I didn't mention a newer DLC fighter.

    Smash Ultimate is the biggest Video Game crossover of all time. Fighters come from Zelda, Metroid, Xenoblade, Mario, FFIIV, Minecraft, Arms, Splatoon and more.

    Controls for the game are supreme. I use a GameCube controller, but a Pro Controller is also a good option. A,B,R,L,ZR and the right stick all function the same as they did as standard controllers in Melee.
    Controls can be easily customized just as they were in previous games.

    There's easily at least 3 time the amount of stages that Smash for Wii U contained. You can find stages from past games and newer stages from Ultimate.

    Certain fighters are improved upon as well. For example Ganondorf, Now uses a sword, extending his side smash range and power.

    World of light is also an amazing experience, especially if you're a lonely nerd without friends like me. The fights are fairly easy in WOL, but my only major complaint is length and the time it takes to unlock fighters.

    This game is a must buy for Switch owners everywhere.
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  37. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Que decir de este juegazo, la franquicia a la que mas horas de mi vida le he dedicado en cuanto a videojuegos se refiere, este es impresionante por el enorme contenido que tiene, sin mencionar que los DLC solo alientan a revicitarlo mas y mas.
  38. Feb 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the ultimate smash game I don't think I have much more to say. The DLC is great, all the content is perfect. My problem is that online is both weak and depressing. Over time people are going to become toxic and it will sorta ruin the fun. Expand
  39. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    This game is almost perfect. The only problem I had was the on-line system, that was very lagged for me, but It doesn't deserves nothing less than 9,7
  40. Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Perfect for everybody, beginners to experts. Play it, you have about 100hrs of content.
  41. Mar 5, 2021
    10
    My favorite Switch game. I've played it for over 100 hours and I'm still not bored
  42. Feb 28, 2021
    9
    I liked this game a lot as of the multiplayer mechanic and the competitive-ness to it. The roster of characters opens a door for many different type of people to main a character. The downside is that there is a big learning curve to it and there is many fundamentals to learn.
  43. May 27, 2021
    8
    The best of all the smash bros yet. Other then laggy online play (which basically ruins it) it is an absolutely perfect game.
  44. Feb 16, 2022
    10
    10/10
    My favorite fighting game of all-time. Now Sakurai, please rest. I beg of you.
  45. Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Epic battles with characters that we never thought to see together along with total chaos, what more could you ask for from Super Smash Bros Ultimate
  46. Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It really is the perfect video game. I hate it though and the online is trash.
  47. Jul 7, 2022
    9
    A large cast a character from the as well large history of the gaming world. Amazing base soundtrack from the game itself added even more from other games. Its fun as a party game and as well as a competitive one.
  48. Jun 25, 2022
    8
    Bom vamos lá. Opa beleza? Comecei a jogar o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. E o jogo é muto bom comecei a jogar já faz algum tempo e cara a jogabilidade é muito divertida com muitos personagens e bem diferenciados até. EU NUNCA gostei de jogos assim com esse estilo de luta mas depois de um tempo jogando, ele fica muito viciante por conta de sua jogabilidade. O modo história não é dosBom vamos lá. Opa beleza? Comecei a jogar o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. E o jogo é muto bom comecei a jogar já faz algum tempo e cara a jogabilidade é muito divertida com muitos personagens e bem diferenciados até. EU NUNCA gostei de jogos assim com esse estilo de luta mas depois de um tempo jogando, ele fica muito viciante por conta de sua jogabilidade. O modo história não é dos melhores mas ainda é muito bom e divertido. Ele é muito bem explorado com batalhas bem diversas. ( e pra mim o modo história é bem difícil). Eu me divirto muito jogando esse jogo, e curti demais só não acho o melhor do swicth. Eu darei essa nota porque não gosto desse estilo de luta mas vale totalmente apena. Então é isso espero ter te ajudado. Expand
  49. Jun 30, 2022
    10
    fantastic gameplay with a really good and strong design. i love this game so much
  50. Jul 15, 2022
    10
    It is not called Ultimate for any reason. Its Ultimate because they found the perfect combination of speed, movement, spacing, balance with characters (for the most part) and everything else. This game is the culmination of a fantastic team and a director who really cares about the product. This game is just the perfect refining of a game. As a big Melee fan, i absolutely love this game.It is not called Ultimate for any reason. Its Ultimate because they found the perfect combination of speed, movement, spacing, balance with characters (for the most part) and everything else. This game is the culmination of a fantastic team and a director who really cares about the product. This game is just the perfect refining of a game. As a big Melee fan, i absolutely love this game. When Brawl first came out almost everyone I knew was pretty disappointed with how slow it felt, the character roster, and other letdowns (tripping we remember you).

    This game has every character from all smash games and then they even went above and beyond putting characters in that we thought we would never see like Steve (minecraft), Sephiroth (FF7), Ken (Street Fighter), Sora (Kingdom Hearts) to name a few of the mind-blowing characters. The game feels good, and you still able to use your Gamecube controller with the adapter they released for the Wii U being compatible. Not only that but almost all controllers work on this console and work well with smash. I sometimes use the 8bitdo controller / sometimes the Switch pro controller depending on my mood.

    The amount of great music this title holds makes it a library that you can just chill out to and use the music player to listen to it. Its like you got a bunch of albums of music just for free along side a fantastic fighting game.

    This game set a lot of standards that make it almost impossible to follow up on. I feel almost bad for any other fighting game trying to compete. But it seems a lot of fighting games are trying to follow the same type of style but most have been a letdown with the content, the tight controls and the overall polish.

    This game has all of that and more. It has so much to offer that this is the only game you really need on the switch and you can have unlimited fun. The grassroots community for smash is huge so you will be able to find a tournament no matter where you live as people hold this game up to the competitive standard you would never expect.

    Overall one of the best fighting games to ever grace this green earth. 10/10
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  51. Jul 20, 2022
    8
    This is a great fighting game with a large amount of content and an expansive roster. Even if some roster choices are a tad weak. The story mode does leave a lot to be desired but the core gameplay is quick and entertaining.
  52. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    por que es el mejor juego de lucha de switch y de toda la historia de los videojuegos y punto.
  53. Dec 17, 2018
    10
    i don't even understand how a person can give this game a negative review. While the online isn't at it's finest and requested characters didn't make the game, that doesn't make it a bad game. Echo fighters isn't a big deal, so stop complaining. there was no subspace emissary because the fans released the cutscenes on the internet- the fans led their own downfall. world of light is fun toi don't even understand how a person can give this game a negative review. While the online isn't at it's finest and requested characters didn't make the game, that doesn't make it a bad game. Echo fighters isn't a big deal, so stop complaining. there was no subspace emissary because the fans released the cutscenes on the internet- the fans led their own downfall. world of light is fun to play and is a great, underrated part of the game. I'm not supporting spirits or the new classic mode, but this is a great game, and i feel like it is getting negative reviews for the wrong reasons. this is an epic game, one of the best to have on the switch, and many of the changes were made for the better. this game was made for the real players. i can understand if you don't like classic mode or the online, but you can't even call yourself a real gamer if you didn't like this. all you salty noobs can play brawl with items on in norfair for all i care. stop dissing this epic game that most of you negative reviewers haven't even played. This is the best smash bros game with awesome graphics, awesome soundtrack, awesome fighting system, awesome character roster and an awesome spicing up of the series. we finally get a competitive smash game and people want brawl back? count me out. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly the best Super Smash Bros. game Expand
  54. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    The best smash Game so far. Masses of content, game modes, characters etc. And finally you have to unlock everything again. It's so much fun, I love it !
  55. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. Is the best Smash to date, but it has a drawback: AI.
    The AI on general seems too smart, or simply unfair at a start, specially on story mode, but hey, a reason to get good in a game; but after a time playing it gets fun.
    I also noticed the lack of a proper story in Adventure mode, but who buys an Smash game for a story? We want action, and this game delivers it VERY well...

    (Also, it has a lot of content for a fighting game.)
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  56. Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Super Smash Bros is back. I have been waiting for a long time since I had Nintendo Switch. Thank you Nintendo
  57. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    It´s AWESOME!!!! There are a ton of characters and a lot of scenarios. It´s the perfect gift for this xmas season
  58. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Thanks Mr. Sakurai, an awesome game!
    Can't stop playing! 10/10 The definitive version of Smash Bros
  59. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Super smash Bros. ultimate es un homenaje a los videojuegos. No es un juego perfecto, pero se acerca muchísimo, no solo por el contenido desorbitante, sino también por la sólida jugabilidad que ya es característica de la serie. Es increíble ver a usuarios poniendoles nota 0 a un videojuego de estas características, es ridículo el tan solo pensar que hay personas que se hacen múltiplesSuper smash Bros. ultimate es un homenaje a los videojuegos. No es un juego perfecto, pero se acerca muchísimo, no solo por el contenido desorbitante, sino también por la sólida jugabilidad que ya es característica de la serie. Es increíble ver a usuarios poniendoles nota 0 a un videojuego de estas características, es ridículo el tan solo pensar que hay personas que se hacen múltiples cuentas solo para bajarle la nota. Expand
  60. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    So much love and passion was put into this game it's hard not to give it a perfect score. With the most Characters, Stages, Song, a ton of spirits and a very lengthy yet fun story mode this is definitely the Ultimate version of smash brothers by far.
  61. Dec 12, 2018
    9
    If this is Sakurai's last Smash Bros game he went out with a bang. The new adventure mode, World of Light, is the story mode many people wanted. It had a simple but great story, some fun and sometimes overly frustrating challenges, and had some challenging battles. I was a big fan of how we unlocked characters in this game and I some of the newcomers had very interesting play styles that IIf this is Sakurai's last Smash Bros game he went out with a bang. The new adventure mode, World of Light, is the story mode many people wanted. It had a simple but great story, some fun and sometimes overly frustrating challenges, and had some challenging battles. I was a big fan of how we unlocked characters in this game and I some of the newcomers had very interesting play styles that I instantly grew a liking towards. Also, I was in shock and awe over the new classic mode and how each character had a different route they take where each one had different enemies and bosses to fight. There where a lot of callbacks and I love some of the new bosses which I will not go into but they are a lot of fun. Overall this is the best smash bros game to date. Expand
  62. Dec 12, 2018
    9
    Impresionante en casi todos los niveles, llevo jugando desde el lanzamiento y cada vez me abruma más el contenido de este juego.
    La jugabilidad está trabajadísima y se nota el lavado de cara de todos los personajes, sus sets y sus escenarios. Se aproxima a Melee, pero bien sea por nostalgia o por excelencia, no creo que vuelva haber un Smash igual.
    El multijugador es donde tiene el
    Impresionante en casi todos los niveles, llevo jugando desde el lanzamiento y cada vez me abruma más el contenido de este juego.
    La jugabilidad está trabajadísima y se nota el lavado de cara de todos los personajes, sus sets y sus escenarios. Se aproxima a Melee, pero bien sea por nostalgia o por excelencia, no creo que vuelva haber un Smash igual.
    El multijugador es donde tiene el lunar... En modo local es impresionante, y la forma ideal de jugarlo, sin fisuras, entretenido, muy ajustable y frenético. Ahora bien, Nintendo tiene que hacerse mirar sus servicios online (por los cuales ahora pagas), ya se cargó la experiencia en juegos como Mario Tennis Aces y ahora cojea por la falta de filtros y las caídas regulares... Es jugable, pero a un título así con aspiraciones al competitivo se le queda corto este servicio online.
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  63. Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Simply the best so far both for casu and pro players. If you have a Switch you defenetly need to buy SSBU
  64. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    The best SMB that I even seen, a lot of content, a huge map in the adventure mode, 74+1 characters, 103 scenarios, the return of old mechanics and a few new ones, tons of collectibles and iconic characters not only from Nintendo but from Konami, Capcom, Sega, Square Enix and even more as collectible spirits, even Indie games, definitble a must have
    But if you are a Nintendo,s hater, I
    The best SMB that I even seen, a lot of content, a huge map in the adventure mode, 74+1 characters, 103 scenarios, the return of old mechanics and a few new ones, tons of collectibles and iconic characters not only from Nintendo but from Konami, Capcom, Sega, Square Enix and even more as collectible spirits, even Indie games, definitble a must have
    But if you are a Nintendo,s hater, I invite U to give this game a score of 0.0
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  65. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    this is the definitive version, improves everything seen in previous installments, very entertaining and fun to play with friends. I recommend it a lot I have weighed good times with my brother, especially when we bet who will be the king of smash bross. I do not have any complaints, in the technical area it excels and meets the standards of today very flashy at 60 fps very stable. Withthis is the definitive version, improves everything seen in previous installments, very entertaining and fun to play with friends. I recommend it a lot I have weighed good times with my brother, especially when we bet who will be the king of smash bross. I do not have any complaints, in the technical area it excels and meets the standards of today very flashy at 60 fps very stable. With this delivery we gain the users and the world of videogames in general Expand
  66. Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a delight to play. With a vast roster of characters and stages, with new side modes this game is a blast to play with friends or by yourself. Classic mode is revamped in this game with each character having a personalized route along with training mode having many updates for advanced players. However, there are some missing modes many smash fans will knowSuper Smash Bros Ultimate is a delight to play. With a vast roster of characters and stages, with new side modes this game is a blast to play with friends or by yourself. Classic mode is revamped in this game with each character having a personalized route along with training mode having many updates for advanced players. However, there are some missing modes many smash fans will know including, stage builder and stadium modes. A new adventure mode, World of Light, is also in place including a variety of challenges and some amazing boss battles. Although it is great in many ways, it starts to get repetitive after some time. Overall, even though this game has some flaws, I still consider it the best in the series so far. Expand
  67. Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Amazing feel to the comp side and world of light is pretty fun too. The only downside is the online matchmaking for rules is very inconsistent at it's current state.
  68. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! Although world of light isn't as good as subspace, it's better than melee's adventure mode. Nerfs and buffs to good and bad characters are always welcome. A 9.7/10 in my opinion.
  69. Dec 10, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. This is very subjective but if your getting a switch and one game get this game over zelda and mario as this is a great single and multiplayer game. Just keep in mind when you don't beat a new fighter play a few ore matches and check games and more.
  70. Feb 15, 2019
    8
    A lot of fun in the short term. It's not something I'd play for hours at a time nor sink hundreds of hours into but it is a lot of fun for an hour or so every now and then.

    The levels are fun for the most part with a few irritating ones. I do find it difficult to consistently combo and put this down to tricky control design, however this could be personal to me. The characters are
    A lot of fun in the short term. It's not something I'd play for hours at a time nor sink hundreds of hours into but it is a lot of fun for an hour or so every now and then.

    The levels are fun for the most part with a few irritating ones.
    I do find it difficult to consistently combo and put this down to tricky control design, however this could be personal to me.
    The characters are great and playing to unlock new ones keeps incentive and keeps it fun as you keep getting to play with different characters.
    I am yet to play online but imagine it to be really exciting to play with friends.

    I definitely would recommend buying it if you haven't already.
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  71. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Absolutely STELLAR. I didn't know this series could get any better. But it just did!
  72. Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, will truly go down as a classic. Nintendo keeps hitting home-runs.
  73. Dec 10, 2018
    9
    this game is an absolute masterpiece, with minor flaws that for some can ruin the experience. packed with single player content as well as multiplayer and online, and an amazing roster of over 74 characters with 6 more to come in. this game offers a good experience both for casuals and competitives, and it's flaws are easily patchable.
    the online matchmaking system works in theory but
    this game is an absolute masterpiece, with minor flaws that for some can ruin the experience. packed with single player content as well as multiplayer and online, and an amazing roster of over 74 characters with 6 more to come in. this game offers a good experience both for casuals and competitives, and it's flaws are easily patchable.
    the online matchmaking system works in theory but it's executed poorly in a crappy way, and the input lag isn't really noticeable by a normal player but more skilled ones will surely notice it. of course, both of these are probably bound to change in future updates to the game, so a 9.5 is more than deserved
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  74. Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Simplemente es un juego maravilloso que vale la pena disfrutar en todos sus aspectos, ideal para jugar en familia y con amigos! momentos de mucha emoción y felicidad nos trae este juego, Muchas gracias Sakurai y todo el equipo de desarrollo.
  75. Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Hands down the best casual fighting game of all time. Oh, did I say "casual", indeed, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a rare breed, a fighting game that's accessible. Today most fighting games such as Street Fighter and Tekken are very difficult to get involved in do to the competitive scene, however Smash has both great competitive and casual aspects.

    For the competitive scene the
    Hands down the best casual fighting game of all time. Oh, did I say "casual", indeed, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a rare breed, a fighting game that's accessible. Today most fighting games such as Street Fighter and Tekken are very difficult to get involved in do to the competitive scene, however Smash has both great competitive and casual aspects.

    For the competitive scene the mechanics are great and ultra polished, it may not be as fast and solid as Melee but it's close. This game makes sure that the competitive aspect of smash doesn't get lost like brawl did.

    And for the casual side, Ultimate is huge. A massive roster, more than a hundred stages and more items then ever, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is pure gold for those who are looking for a great multiplayer game.

    My only complain is the online, as usual Nintendo games have a tendency to dissapoint in this department, and Ultimate is not the exception. When I choose to play a 1v1, I expect to play a 1v1 instead of a three or four player match. In my opinion the Wii U game handled this aspect in a better way.
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  76. Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is by no means the perfect Smash game as of now; the problems with online abysmal, characters in need of balance changes, and lots of room for quality of life updates, it makes up for all of its downfalls through its new fighting elements (taken from both Smash 4 and Melee), its diversity, through inclusion of every fighter in the series (with Joker from Persona,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is by no means the perfect Smash game as of now; the problems with online abysmal, characters in need of balance changes, and lots of room for quality of life updates, it makes up for all of its downfalls through its new fighting elements (taken from both Smash 4 and Melee), its diversity, through inclusion of every fighter in the series (with Joker from Persona, along with four others, on the way) diverse options to toy around with; Squad Strike, Smash Down, and Classic Mode, and finally, World of Light's glorious additions to the experience through a difficult and satisfying adventure mode and Spirits, gushing with fanservice for every gamer from casual to hardcore. Expand
  77. Feb 7, 2019
    9
    The best smash bros. by far. The new characters were all very fun and interesting inclusions and I am very hopeful for the future of this game! The online is not the best and could 100% improve. I think that if you are looking whether or not to purchase this game, you need to ask yourself what you plan to do in the game. If you are a casual fan who is looking for a fun time killer to playThe best smash bros. by far. The new characters were all very fun and interesting inclusions and I am very hopeful for the future of this game! The online is not the best and could 100% improve. I think that if you are looking whether or not to purchase this game, you need to ask yourself what you plan to do in the game. If you are a casual fan who is looking for a fun time killer to play in their spare time or with friends then this game is a must-have for your switch! If you are a hardcore fan then you probably have already decided whether or not you want this game but nonetheless, there is something in this game for everyone. Every character from past titles have made their comeback so there are no shortages of fun and unique characters full of personality for you to wield!
    Notable exclusions include:
    All-Star Mode
    Subspace Emissary-type mode
    Break-the-target
    Home-run contest

    Thanks to Sakurai for all the hard work him and his team put into the game.
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  78. Dec 10, 2018
    9
    This game is good. Go buy it. If you don't buy it, you are doing yourself a disservice.
  79. Dec 12, 2018
    8
    First of all, I will start out by saying this; DO NOT believe anyone here who is giving this game a zero out of 10 score. Anything below 7 is absurd, and probably being done by butthurt Sony fans trying to rain on Nintendo's parade here.

    With that being said, I will say that Ultimate is the greatest Smash Bros. since Melee with ease (given more time with it, I may even come to terms
    First of all, I will start out by saying this; DO NOT believe anyone here who is giving this game a zero out of 10 score. Anything below 7 is absurd, and probably being done by butthurt Sony fans trying to rain on Nintendo's parade here.

    With that being said, I will say that Ultimate is the greatest Smash Bros. since Melee with ease (given more time with it, I may even come to terms that it surpasses it). Everything about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lives up to the name; there are over 70 characters, 100 stages (each of which has a Battlefield and Final Destination layout choice), and 800 tracks (which can be listened to even when the console is sleeping) to choose from, leaving an endless array of match combinations for fans to enjoy. Trophies have been replaced with pictures of characters (all of which dwell not only into the history of Nintendo, but also the likes of Capcom, Square, Konami, and more), known as Spirits, and there are well over 1000 for gamers to collect. These Spirits are the central point for the story mode, World of Light, which pits Kirby surviving an all-out massacre of every Smash character. It is then up to him to save them in a map reminiscent of a Super Nintendo overhead RPG title. Characters you battle on the map have spirits attached to them (for example, there is a battle where King K. Rool has the Spirit of a Snorlax and literally is giant and doesn't move). Along the way, you will gain many spirits that will give you an advantage as the story progresses (don't worry if it sounds confusing, there is an auto-equip setting that will give you the best suitable spirits before each battle). The story mode is also pretty long as well (we're talking 24+ hours, and that would be rushing). Classic Mode, All Star-Mode, and a couple others are here as well, so there is a lot to dive into single player-wise.

    Ultimate (like all Smash titles) shines in multiplayer. There have been QOL tweaks that really boost the overall experience before battles, with the rules being displayed first (you can even save your own set, which is really a lifesaver for those of us who invest countless hours into multiplayer). Stage selection is then shown before characters are selected, which can alter the strategy a little bit. Every stage now supports up to 8 players (after 5 it gets hard to keep up with the action IMO). There is also a new mode called Squad Strike, in which each stock you have remaining is a different individual character (think of it as an elimination match). Online has been given a giant overhaul this time around, with match-searching criteria added in to make this the easiest game yet to find opponents who want to smash the same way you do. Online is really great this time around, so I recommend you experiencing it for yourself without me spoiling it too much.

    What I love so much about Ultimate is its refusal to hold the player's hand, unlike many modern Nintendo offerings. Whereas Brawl felt geared toward the casual audience and, Smash 4 felt like a mix between Melee and Brawl, Ultimate feels like it completely cold-shoulders the casual at points and welcomes the hardcore. This is noticeable from not only the CPU strength (Lv 3 in this game is equivalent to Brawl's Lv 7, easy), but also in the combat, which is where Ultimate absolutely gleams. The combat gameplay and physics are extremely close to Melee, with hits feeling harder and gameplay much faster than 4. These updates are welcomed by not only the competitive, but those who felt as if Nintendo abandoned them with Brawl. Sure, 4 was definitely an upgrade, but not near as much as this. I strongly consider Ultimate as the spiritual successor to Melee in every sense of the word. With that said, I be no means am implying that this is ONLY a game for the core audience; Ultimate is a blast for EVERYONE, but how you choose to indulge in it is strictly up to you. The casual gameplay is still there, only this time its deep enough to hook in those who left after Melee.

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate stands true to its name in every way I could have ever imagined. When Brawl was announced at E3 2006, I was anticipated beyond belief for the true successor to the game I spent so many hours with during my childhood. When Brawl failed to live up to my expectations, I was hesitant about 4. Although it was a step in the right direction, it failed to live up to the standard that Melee set. I am proud to stand here today and say that Ultimate more than lives up to the hype; it is a true sequel to not only Melee, but your childhood memories. Turning on the Switch makes me feel as if I am 12 years old again, and I have enjoyed every second of it. So let the good times roll, in the most ultimate way possible.

    UPDATE: After having the game sometime, I change my score from 10 to an 8 due to the horrible online implementation.
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  80. Dec 9, 2018
    9
    Masahiro Sakurai definitely worked his butt off to make sure this is the most ultimate version of Smash Bros. The amount of content in this game is just amazing. You can tell a lot of love and care was put in by the director. Thank you Masahiro Sakurai, you deserve a long vacation.
  81. Dec 15, 2018
    9
    All in all it's mostly an upgrade over Sm4sh. The only downgrade is the online matchmaking sometimes putting you into 4 player ffa when you want 1v1, but patch 1.2 reduced that drastically.

    The only thing keeping it from a 10 is the single player. While it is an improvement over Smash 64, Melee, and Sm4sh's single player, it still falls short of Subspace Emissary. The matches are fun,
    All in all it's mostly an upgrade over Sm4sh. The only downgrade is the online matchmaking sometimes putting you into 4 player ffa when you want 1v1, but patch 1.2 reduced that drastically.

    The only thing keeping it from a 10 is the single player. While it is an improvement over Smash 64, Melee, and Sm4sh's single player, it still falls short of Subspace Emissary. The matches are fun, and the rpg elements are neat (and necessary for many of the fights, dear god!), but it lacks that sweet sweet high-production fan-fiction feel that Subspace had. There are much fewer cut-scenes, and there isn't really any interaction between the roster beyond the intro scene. That being said, it is definitely a big part of the game. I still haven't finished it and I've clocked nearly 25 hours (the map you see in the trailers is only map 1!). There are indeed boss battles, some of them very fun, others kind of easy. It's no subspace, but it's the next best thing imo.
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  82. Dec 14, 2018
    10
    Announcing DLC character before the game release? It's the only bad thing about this game (online will improve with updates, so don't worry) but we get the best super smash bros so far. Starting with the story, the adventure game, having to unlock one by one all the players, the new feature of having spirits, it’s the best. Amazing character roster and more to come, great stages, funAnnouncing DLC character before the game release? It's the only bad thing about this game (online will improve with updates, so don't worry) but we get the best super smash bros so far. Starting with the story, the adventure game, having to unlock one by one all the players, the new feature of having spirits, it’s the best. Amazing character roster and more to come, great stages, fun gameplay for newcomers and old fans of the saga alike. It's great. Only thing that wasn't so great was world of light. A must have for Nintendo Switch owners. This has to be by far the greatest Nintendo game that I have ever played in my entire life. Expand
  83. Dec 26, 2018
    10
    excelente juego. en verdad a este juego se le puede llamar la edición ultimate de un vídeo juego. tiene una gran jugabilidad, un modo "historia" bastante bueno y miles de horas de jugabilidad tanto para un jugador en modo online como para jugar con tus amigos en tu casa. la música y el arte del juego es hermoso. altamente recomendable.
  84. Dec 11, 2018
    9
    the best game in the series since Melee and it's equally as fun too! it may not be perfect with some missteps, but regardless of those, Ultimate is still worth a look for a amazing Roster of characters with every Veteran back including newcomers that are fun to play with each, good amount of content, and it still keeps the Great Smash Bros formula for Beginners and Hardcore players in thethe best game in the series since Melee and it's equally as fun too! it may not be perfect with some missteps, but regardless of those, Ultimate is still worth a look for a amazing Roster of characters with every Veteran back including newcomers that are fun to play with each, good amount of content, and it still keeps the Great Smash Bros formula for Beginners and Hardcore players in the series! the game also looks fantastic with more detail than the Wii U game in stages and characters, and it all runs at 1080p 60fps (except in some "certain matches" like Ice Climbers only 8 player match) and it looks just as good on Portable mode. i will admit i was expecting a little bit more on World of Light but it's not too bad since it still feels like an epic adventure to rescue all your friends to come back to the main villain, stronger than ever to save the World

    This, along side Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 DX and Zelda Breath of the Wild should be your first Nintendo Switch game when you get one eventually. Smash Ultimate, while not Perfect, still sure is ULTIMATE
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  85. Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Amazing. This game is packed with content with over 70 characters and 100 stages. It has the best local multiplayer experience around. Highly recommended and worth buying a Switch alone.
  86. Dec 15, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de lucha de la historia.

    Tanto en diversión como en contenido Nintendo y sobre todo Masahiro Sakurai, nos han entregado lo que es el culmen hasta hoy en día del genero de lucha. Cientos de horas para desbloquear todo el contenido que viene incluido, y cientos de horas de diversión con sus 74 luchadores todos ellos únicos y sus muchos modos de juego que harán que la
    El mejor juego de lucha de la historia.

    Tanto en diversión como en contenido Nintendo y sobre todo Masahiro Sakurai, nos han entregado lo que es el culmen hasta hoy en día del genero de lucha.

    Cientos de horas para desbloquear todo el contenido que viene incluido, y cientos de horas de diversión con sus 74 luchadores todos ellos únicos y sus muchos modos de juego que harán que la experiencia sea muy enriquecedora.

    En mi caso los 3 primeros días de juego ya le he dedicado 30 horas y solo he podido desbloquear el plantel al completo, que puede parecer mucho, pero eso solo es una pequeña parte del juego aun me quedan mas de 1000 espíritus por lograr, y muchas horas en conseguir completar el modo árcade de cada uno de los personajes.

    No contentos con esto tenemos también el mítico modo Smash donde tendremos miles de combates con las reglas, objetos y personajes que queramos.

    En cuanto al apartado gráfico esta muy bien los efectos de iluminación y texturizados, sin caídas de FPS, gameplay fluido y con una gran profundidad que si queremos refinar al máximo nuestra habilidad podemos tardar literalmente años.

    El apartado sonoro es sublime, unos efectos muy cuidados y de gran calidad, y una banda sonora para recordad toda la vida con un opening impresionante que cuando lo escuchas te entran unas ganas tremendas de jugar.

    En conclusión, juegazo del genero de lucha, muchas horas de juego, un juego de los que marcan época.
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  87. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing character roster and more to come, great stages, fun gameplay for newcomers and old fans of the saga alike. It's great. Only thing that wasn't so great was world of light. A must have for Nintendo Switch owners.
  88. Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Great game with pretty bad online, still worth every cent. The amount of content is huge
  89. Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Nunca me había gustado tanto un Smash Bros y he jugado a todos. Este mejora muchísimo en todos los aspectos e incluso en lo que parecía imposible mejorar. Una cantidad increíble de jugadores, escenarios, música y además unos gráficos y sombras muy llamativos que a su vez ayudan bastante a visualizar perfectamente la pelea. Por otro lado y el motivo que le doy un 9 y no un 10 es el modoNunca me había gustado tanto un Smash Bros y he jugado a todos. Este mejora muchísimo en todos los aspectos e incluso en lo que parecía imposible mejorar. Una cantidad increíble de jugadores, escenarios, música y además unos gráficos y sombras muy llamativos que a su vez ayudan bastante a visualizar perfectamente la pelea. Por otro lado y el motivo que le doy un 9 y no un 10 es el modo historia que se agradece que se meta de nuevo después de 10 años (además de que meten la mecánica de espíritus) pero la verdad es que por lo menos a mí se me ha hecho bastante repetitivo. Y también el motivo que le doy un 9 es por la estabilidad del online, que va un poco mejor que el de la WiiU y estás pagando 20 euros al año para jugar online y si quieres te compras el adaptador de ethernet para que te vaya mejor y si no mejora apenas te aguantas. Por lo demás, JUEGAZO. Expand
  90. Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This truly is the ultimate smash bros. Hundreds of hours of content, and extremely fun gameplay. If you have a switch, you NEED this game!
  91. Dec 8, 2018
    9
    Really is the Ultimate smash. Really Good graphics and runs really smooth. Unlocking new characters feels really rewarding because it doesn't happen constantly, rather a slow pace with a few games in between. World of light takes a while to get going, but the end is really good. Gameplay is solid in all modes, the characters are all really fun to use and try. Other than a few drops inReally is the Ultimate smash. Really Good graphics and runs really smooth. Unlocking new characters feels really rewarding because it doesn't happen constantly, rather a slow pace with a few games in between. World of light takes a while to get going, but the end is really good. Gameplay is solid in all modes, the characters are all really fun to use and try. Other than a few drops in frame rate online works relatively well. Takes the best parts of all the previous games and puts them into one jam-packed package of good fun. Competitively might even beat melee with how difficult it can be to memorize all the frame data for every character. It also delivers to be a really good casual game that is really fun to play with a few friends. it runs pretty well even on handheld mode and is just really fun to use. Other than a really slow middle part of the World of Light section, and the occasional flickers of frame rate drops when playing online really good game. Expand
  92. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    This is the best Smash Bros game ever made by far. It's snappy, full of content and has an amazing UI. I could not ask for a better fighting game with a stronger roster.
  93. Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I can play 8 players with my whole family, with pretty much every character and map in Smash Brothers history. The controls are more or less the same, and handling is about 95% equivelent.

    This is the best Smas Bros game ever IMO. Well done Nintendo, you still do some things right.
  94. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Es increíble me ha gustado mucho, es el mejor juego que he jugado genial regalo navideño
  95. Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Great game, worth the price, especially if you skipped Smash 4. Even so, this game is incredible. Some of these 0 scores are people who haven't played the game or people who just are not good at it and complaining. Not all, but a decent chunk.
  96. Dec 8, 2018
    10
    My god, this is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. Super Smash Bros has been one of my all time favourite series since the N64 days and I can proudly say that this one is the best in the series. Everything is here, the combat feels like melee (if not, better), 70+ fighters and everyone I have used so far feels so unique and fun to play. Also, my favourite game soundtrackMy god, this is hands down one of the best games I have ever played. Super Smash Bros has been one of my all time favourite series since the N64 days and I can proudly say that this one is the best in the series. Everything is here, the combat feels like melee (if not, better), 70+ fighters and everyone I have used so far feels so unique and fun to play. Also, my favourite game soundtrack "Crocodile Cacophony" from DKC2 is in it! I love battling to that track.

    On top of all that, there are so many modes to play and you could sit on it for hours with the biggest smile on your face. I know from experience.
    I am so happy. Buy this game and love it to death. Is it safe to say Nintendo are owning the gaming industry right now?
    Thank you, Sakurai for this god tier creation.
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  97. Dec 8, 2018
    8
    Fighting games these days are the biggest cash cows as most of them are polluted by scummy DLC practices, little content and small rosters. Thankfully Smash Bros Ultimate doesn't follow that path and shows how a complete game should be.

    It has a roster of 70 characters (I think it's the biggest roster ever in a Smash Bros game), tons of collectibles as well as a single player mode that
    Fighting games these days are the biggest cash cows as most of them are polluted by scummy DLC practices, little content and small rosters. Thankfully Smash Bros Ultimate doesn't follow that path and shows how a complete game should be.

    It has a roster of 70 characters (I think it's the biggest roster ever in a Smash Bros game), tons of collectibles as well as a single player mode that lasts around 15-20 hours. I also heavily admire the fact that unlike every other fighting game, this one doesn't just throw the whole roster in your face from the very beggining. You start off with just 8 character and from there you can ulock the rest by playing through the story mode. It's a key feature for me because it actually makes you feel rewarded for playing the game, something that many developers do not understand today.

    The only criticism I have for Smash Bros Ultimate is about the roster. I don't want to be ungrateful towards the number of characters we get to play, but seeing 3 different variations of Mario, Samus and Link taking away slots is annoying and unfair. I'd take Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 over 1 of those variations any day.. Octopath Traveler, TWEWY, Golden Sun, all those games could've had a playable character (NOT assist trophy) but no... Instead we get Link, toon link, young Link and fat Link. I also think there are characters who should have been skins or assist trophies instead of actual playable characters.

    The game is great and worth your money, but I'll take away 2 points just for the fact that some franchises got left out for the sake of getting Mario and Zelda duplicates.
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  98. Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Definitively the best game in the series, you need to take some time to really appreciate how this is a huge deal, so many franchises and so many details that makes this a tribute to the gaming world , best video game crossover ever
  99. Dec 14, 2018
    10
    Only thing that could use improvement (IMO) is the online, but with ver. 1.2 it seems they are already working on fixing it up. This gives me the feeling that they will do everything they can to support this game for quite some time.

    Fantastic game all around, worth the $.
  100. Dec 11, 2018
    10
    This is the best Super Smash up to now and the best Fighting game ever done. Period.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 25, 2019
    95
    It’s not just a great fighting game and a perfect party title, uncommonly enjoyable and absurdly rich in content that should suffice for literally years of fun. It’s also an amazing homage to the history of video games. [02/2019, p.60]
  2. Mar 5, 2019
    95
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate escalates everything the series was known for, and delivers it flawlessly. Biggest fighter rooster ever, more dynamic gameplay, loads and loads of gameplay modes, stages, weapons, music, stuff! If there is a smash that deserves your cash, this is the one!
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    100
    This is the ultimate Smash Bros. How will they ever top it? [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 65]