Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

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  1. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is and stunnng and incredible game. i love it so much, all the good things you do here
  2. Davosh
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    I **** LOVE OLIMAR I WANT HIM TO ENTER MY HOUSE AND BE MY BEST FRIEND! I will ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON HIM ONE DAY BUT HE IS SO SILLY AND HE WILL FORGIVE ME, **** ALDEEZ NUTS IN YO MOUTH, SONIC IS BOTTOM TIER, GREAT GAME BTW
  3. lemail
    Mar 4, 2023
    9
    This simply unrivaled fighting game is perfect for any game night, except it's not because if you get too good, everyone will start to hate you and refuse to play with you. Kids remember, keep the party games under 50 personal hours played, for everyone's enjoyment.

    Great multiplayer, middle of the pack to bad single-player.
  4. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    When you take all the characters from original games, the best maps and soundtracks you have a perfect game. And thats what nintendo did
  5. Codak002
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    In my opinion, this is simply the best fighting game ever made. The most diverse roster, an absolute bucketload of stages, items, assists, spirits- you name it. This game is truly 'Ultimate' in every sense of the word. Sakurai and the Smash team worked themselves to the bone to deliver the utterly definitive Smash experience. Ultimate caters to both diehard Melee players and those justIn my opinion, this is simply the best fighting game ever made. The most diverse roster, an absolute bucketload of stages, items, assists, spirits- you name it. This game is truly 'Ultimate' in every sense of the word. Sakurai and the Smash team worked themselves to the bone to deliver the utterly definitive Smash experience. Ultimate caters to both diehard Melee players and those just looking to have fun in equal dosages, not to mention bringing in just about every majorly desired Smash character. I remember being genuinely sad when the final DLC came out a couple years ago because of just how entrancing it was to follow the game's DLC. This game never bores, even for a single player experience, and for that I love it so dearly. Apart from a slightly enhanced port (which is of itself very unlikely), I genuinely have no idea how a future Smash game could even begin to compare to this. Truly the Ultimate Smash.… Expand
  6. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best fighting game ever. I have over 730 hours on this game and it was one of the first games I owned. This game is perfect.
  7. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    The game is exactly what it's title implies: the Ultimate version of Super Smash Bros. I do however have to take some points off for the spirit mode that frustrates me more then everything else in the game. World of Light is a true return to Masahiro Sakurai's work at Nintendo. After this game's success, I look forward to what he will make with his company.
  8. Dufflad
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    Comparable only to Melee as the best Smash game yet!
    This is the third MUST BUY Switch game.
  9. vervain
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    9.5. If you're a fan of the series, there's really nothing not to like here. SSB Ultimate is like a Smash Bros. anthology. There's a staggering amount of content, and you really get the feeling that Nintendo crammed in every ounce they were able to into this game.
  10. stealthbushido
    Jan 5, 2022
    8
    So close to being perfect. The game itself is a dream come true with such a massive, rich roster. Vs with a friend or two is hour's of non stop fun.

    As for the single player content I feel it failed. I do not enjoy the adventure mode at all. I may be one of the few but I miss collecting & looking at trophies and reading the characters details & game's they first appeared in ect. And the    So close to being perfect. The game itself is a dream come true with such a massive, rich roster. Vs with a friend or two is hour's of non stop fun.

    As for the single player content I feel it failed. I do not enjoy the adventure mode at all. I may be one of the few but I miss collecting & looking at trophies and reading the characters details & game's they first appeared in ect. And the bonus stage gets boring. No break the target's to mix it up?    … Expand
  11. brockcheese
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    This is the best smash game ever and with all of the insane characters added to the dlc this might be the best fighting game of all time.
  12. p1menta
    May 5, 2020
    10
    my switch is the best thing i bought in many many years. how i missed a good fighting game, it's so damn fun. and it feels like the good era of mortal kombat for me, like in armagedon with freacking 70+ fighters right from the start. You can buy some "dlc characters" but even without it there are loads of playable characters, you're not forced to buy any. and with the joy cons you can playmy switch is the best thing i bought in many many years. how i missed a good fighting game, it's so damn fun. and it feels like the good era of mortal kombat for me, like in armagedon with freacking 70+ fighters right from the start. You can buy some "dlc characters" but even without it there are loads of playable characters, you're not forced to buy any. and with the joy cons you can play against a friend even with just one controller, that's awesome, thanks nintendo… Expand
  13. bulger_paul
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    It’s Smash Bros. I mean, what can I possibly say that you don’t already know? If you’ve scrolled down the metacritic user reviews far enough to see what I’m writing right now, what can I conceivably tell you about Smash Bros that you haven’t already read multiple times anywhere else?

    I had 75 hours logged after my first ten days, which I think speaks for itself. But, I gave this a 9,    It’s Smash Bros. I mean, what can I possibly say that you don’t already know? If you’ve scrolled down the metacritic user reviews far enough to see what I’m writing right now, what can I conceivably tell you about Smash Bros that you haven’t already read multiple times anywhere else?

    I had 75 hours logged after my first ten days, which I think speaks for itself. But, I gave this a 9, instead of a 10, because the online mode is complete trash. Nintendo was more than ten years late implementing online play into their games, when the finally added an online feature in their last Smash game, which was 5 years ago, and even over 5 years after their first attempt at online play they still haven’t figured it out. Online play has been a mainstream thing for over 15 years now. Nintendo has had more than 15 years to learn from the rest of the video game industry how to do online play properly. They have no excuse to let what should be a core feature of this game remain in such an utterly unplayable state, especially now that they’re charging for that feature.

    Anyways, even though the online component is complete trash, the game itself is as strong as it’s ever been.    … Expand
  14. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Only thing weighing it down is the boring single player content and poor online performance
  15. FreedomFighters
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    I'm not sure how I was gonna introduce this review, but look, you guys already know how much I love "Smash Bros." if you've seen my other reviews, and you guys should know by extension that I'm gonna gush endlessly about this game, so I'm gonna keep it short and spare some of the gushing: this game is fantastic. It's brimming with content out the wazoo, it's got enough in it to feel like aI'm not sure how I was gonna introduce this review, but look, you guys already know how much I love "Smash Bros." if you've seen my other reviews, and you guys should know by extension that I'm gonna gush endlessly about this game, so I'm gonna keep it short and spare some of the gushing: this game is fantastic. It's brimming with content out the wazoo, it's got enough in it to feel like a museum not only of Smash, but to gaming in general, it makes a series that's essentially a love-letter to the medium feel like a wedding to video games, the gameplay feels like a perfect balance between what made "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" a great casual game and "Super Smash Bros. Melee" a technical fighting game, it's got a really compelling and exciting story mode, it feels as though there is almost nothing the game doesn't have (except for a cake, $1,000,000 and an all-expenses paid vacation to Nintendo's headquarters but, I mean, beggars can't be choosers there). Only time will tell if this will eclipse "Melee" as my favorite "Smash Bros." game (or if it will eclipse "Super Mario Odyssey" as my favorite video game), but regardless, "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" is a wonder to behold, and it's a game every Switch owner should have in their collection.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  16. Reciter5613
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    It felt that the game would have a rough start with all the toxic fans hatin' on Sakurai for not having every character they want. But regardless, SSBU is worth all the hype.

    Several characters to play and they are all well balanced as far as I can tell. So many stages and music, I have a hard time believing it could fit into one small card. The spirits are addictive to collect.    It felt that the game would have a rough start with all the toxic fans hatin' on Sakurai for not having every character they want. But regardless, SSBU is worth all the hype.

    Several characters to play and they are all well balanced as far as I can tell.

    So many stages and music, I have a hard time believing it could fit into one small card.

    The spirits are addictive to collect. I'm still trying to get everything on the board and I'm sure they will add more in the future.

    The adventure mode may not have had many cutscenes as subspace but it did keep my attention to the end.

    The biggest improvement from Smash 4 is the online mode is a lot less laggy. Before it was like every game making it pointless. But now in Ultimate, it is rarely laggy in most matches.

    Overall, this is a must-have for the Switch! Just don't expect to get yourself to stop playing for hours past your bedtime.

    Update: An issue with online play. When someone leaves for any reason, no one gets any points. It's frustrating. This is something they should fix cause knowing this game lots of people will rage quit when they lose.    … Expand
  17. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    Quite simply, the best fighting game on the planet. Especially with the sheer volume of characters and stages. Had enough JRPG / Fire Emblem characters though..
  18. BigBoater
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    TLDR; What are you doing reading a review. Its worth it. Can't be much shorter than that.

    Full Review; Adventure Mode.... what a treat. Truly amazing. Characters have different Adventures that are true to their game. I was blown away when I found this little gem. Adventure mode is short, but it makes you look forward to seeing every characters story, even those you wouldn't normally    TLDR; What are you doing reading a review. Its worth it. Can't be much shorter than that.

    Full Review;
    Adventure Mode.... what a treat. Truly amazing. Characters have different Adventures that are true to their game. I was blown away when I found this little gem. Adventure mode is short, but it makes you look forward to seeing every characters story, even those you wouldn't normally play.
    Smash... with all the characters.... what more could you ask for? More personalization? Check. You can save different game settings and change stage elements to jump straight into smash faster.
    Spirit Mode... I played all the way through.... and boy was it unnecessarily long. Like really long. The kind of I think Im done.... now I think Im done... am I done kind of long. Never the less I found it enjoyable. It gave a lot of grind to the game. Something that made me feel I really got a lot of value out of the game.

    #JonTonReview    … Expand
  19. tamercloud
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    This is the game of the year. So many games for this price tag have only a small fraction of content this game has. It has been a long, loong time since I found a game with so much enjoyable content in it. Even at full price you get a lot of bang for your buck. Best game for the switch right now, hands down.
  20. Goalzzz
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    The best Smash to date and Melee is one of my favorite games ever where this game tops it. The game has lots of content from the world of light story mode. The soundtrack of the game is amazing especially the gameplay mechanics such as mastering the dodge, shield and attack, grab button in order to become a pro.. Has tons of content such as 75 characters with an extra dlc charactersThe best Smash to date and Melee is one of my favorite games ever where this game tops it. The game has lots of content from the world of light story mode. The soundtrack of the game is amazing especially the gameplay mechanics such as mastering the dodge, shield and attack, grab button in order to become a pro.. Has tons of content such as 75 characters with an extra dlc characters coming from season pack. I loved the game a lot because today I finished the game and it took me more than 40 hours to finish the game. The best thing is that you can play the game anywhere since it is portable.
    Recommends the game to all Smash veterans because this game is everything a fan wants it to be from a Smash game.    … Expand
  21. JJTX
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Online play is still kind of a mess, but the other essentials of a great Super Smash Bros. game are all here and turned up to 11. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features a sprawling but balanced roster, with a huge variety of gameplay options and modes. There's something here for everyone.
  22. Pnx725
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    What could have been a 10 gets dragged down to a 6 by a bad online and season pass that wants to be paid upfront mimicking greedy companies with characters that get selected in an arbitrary manner. Final score is 8.
  23. ryuzo7980
    Dec 31, 2018
    8
    This is my first Smash game. Pretty excited about it. This game is fun, complex, unique. Has some flaws, such as boring World of Light mode. Amount of contents is crazy overall
  24. Kaprawiec
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    My frist Smash game. I wasnt hyped. I watched videos and thought "wtf is all the hype about? looks a bit bad imho, fighting with kirby vs ryu seems stupid". Boy was I wrong - it is so much fun! I love fighting as pacman or other funny characters which just blows my mind really! Excellent game, Nintendo im sold. Gameplay is solid, fun and unique. ANd I really dont know how they managed toMy frist Smash game. I wasnt hyped. I watched videos and thought "wtf is all the hype about? looks a bit bad imho, fighting with kirby vs ryu seems stupid". Boy was I wrong - it is so much fun! I love fighting as pacman or other funny characters which just blows my mind really! Excellent game, Nintendo im sold. Gameplay is solid, fun and unique. ANd I really dont know how they managed to packed all this content to this small cartridge. Graphics looks like the game runs on PS4 pro - amazing! its hard to believe handheld console can manage to pull this off. Well this may even be the best game of 2018 alongside PS4 Spider Man and Dragon Quest XI (I have yet to play Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War and Monster Hunter World though).
    Solid 10/10.    … Expand
  25. chemiclord
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    So many things to do... but all of them with minor irritations that keep it from getting a perfect score from me, most of them centering around what seems to be a very unreliable AI that seems brick stupid one second, then damn near precognitive the next; creating single player content that can get extremely frustrating.

    As far as online play, I am able to excuse the occasional hiccups    So many things to do... but all of them with minor irritations that keep it from getting a perfect score from me, most of them centering around what seems to be a very unreliable AI that seems brick stupid one second, then damn near precognitive the next; creating single player content that can get extremely frustrating.

    As far as online play, I am able to excuse the occasional hiccups due to the sheer number of users flooding the servers. But the decision to do matchmaking based on loosely tied rules (and not the For Glory and For Fun in Smash 4) was absolutely a mistake. If it can be changed back, it needs to be done.

    But the annoyances really can't mask the fact that this is one of the most accessible yet challenging titles in the series that beautifully balances the competitive elements of Melee with the all-inclusive entertainment of Brawl and Smash 4. And the sheer staggering amount of content (none of which feels hurried or jammed in without thought) cannot be denied, either.    … Expand
  26. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    Excellent game overall, massive roster and quite well balanced. Would give it even more if they had made more bosses for the classic mode (i feel them lacking in numbers)
  27. Orioldash2
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    A lot of characters and an interesting history mode. The artistic and technical aspects could be better.
  28. artimis
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This game is really amazing and is well worth the money. to the huge amount of characters to all the toher content. cant go wrong with this
  29. Braduk
    Dec 18, 2018
    8
    Excessive input lag and other issues prevent it from being perfect. I find myself deeply missing Smash 4
  30. Kris217
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Es un excelente juego, el equilibrio de batalla de los personajes es asombroso, tiene una excelente mejora de la CPU en batalla, sin lugar a duda muchas veces te presenta un gran reto, el juego esta pensado tanto para batallas serias como informales, excelente modos de juego sin duda ofrece muchísimas horas de juego y diversión, eh seguido esta franquicia desde super smash bros meele y meEs un excelente juego, el equilibrio de batalla de los personajes es asombroso, tiene una excelente mejora de la CPU en batalla, sin lugar a duda muchas veces te presenta un gran reto, el juego esta pensado tanto para batallas serias como informales, excelente modos de juego sin duda ofrece muchísimas horas de juego y diversión, eh seguido esta franquicia desde super smash bros meele y me encanta siento una combinación de las mejores cosas que tenia cada juego de Smash anteriormente y por ultimo la cantidad de contenido en este juego es absurda mente extensa demasiadas cosas por desbloquear y eso ofrece mucho mas tiempo y incentivo al jugador para seguir en las batallas y seguir explorando en los modos de juego, para mi es el mejor Smash Bros de todos los que han hecho.… Expand
  31. blawren4
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    So far, I've only played World of Light and local multiplayer. Having a good time with this game and with all the unlocks happening all the time, you really feel like you are accomplishing something and getting better at the game. Single player alone is worth the price of admission so far. Some of the battles are way too easy, but some are very hard, which is just right.
  32. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    One of my top 10 games of all time, a must buy for every nintendo switch owner, imagine just more smah all characters collected in one place plus more! I mean you really cant complain. And yes the fighters pass and all dlc for this game is worth it!
  33. srtgoren
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    This game is so cool to play online and with friends, and also alone. I like Brawl more but this one is also amazing!
  34. eSKAone
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best fighting game existing. Easy to have fun, with a light year high ceiling of mastering (so many fighters, so many stages, so many modes). And it's beautiful (the animations, the sound effects, the music scores), I don't know what has more value, the Star Wars universe, or the universe of Nintendo. It's the perfect Nintendo multiplayer game.
  35. Afenger
    May 12, 2019
    10
    Sem duvidas este é o jogo definitivo da serie Smash que pssui jogos muito bem avaliados de grande importancia na cena dos jogos em geral. Este possui um conteudo rico em personagens, telas e modos de jogo, de fato 10 é o minimo para esta obra prima que bateu recordes em vendas por todo o mundo.
  36. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    It's Smash Bros. But now it has a new subtitle. But what does that subtitle mean? Does it earn the "Ultimate" moniker?

    Smash has been around since the N64. It started as a simple party game and by a happy accident became one of the premier fighting games in the competitive scene regularly scene at tournaments like EVO. But what is Smash? Is it a party game? Is it a fighting game?    It's Smash Bros. But now it has a new subtitle. But what does that subtitle mean? Does it earn the "Ultimate" moniker?

    Smash has been around since the N64. It started as a simple party game and by a happy accident became one of the premier fighting games in the competitive scene regularly scene at tournaments like EVO.

    But what is Smash? Is it a party game? Is it a fighting game? It's both. It's whatever you want it to be. There are so many options to tailor the experience to how you want to play it's amazing.

    Let's start with the roster. Any fighting game worth it's salt has to have an interesting roster right? Smash is no different and it absolutely delivers. It has brought every character back including those like Solid Snake and Ice Climbers. The sheer work it must have taken for licensing to make this happening must have been incredible.

    Initially I was disappointed that trophies were cut as well as home run contest. In the place of trophies we got spirits. They are ok but I miss reading the little bits of information about the history of the cool stuff.

    We also got a new addition in the form of world of light which is like a new adventure mode and it's pretty massive. I found it incredibly enjoyable.

    Home Run contest has since been added back in along with stage editor/creators. In addition they have continued to support the game via a fighter pass.

    In addition to returning characters from Smash 4 like Cloud, Bayonetta and more as well as newcomers like K. Rool and Ridley? The fighter pass has seen the addition of Joker, Hero, Banjo, Terry, and Byleth.

    So what do I not like about Smash Ultimate? Well I didn't like the changes made to Link. I wasn't all that fond of Breath of the Wild for starters so I really lamented the loss of things like a hook shot.

    That being said there is so much other content on offer that even if someone finds that they no longer like the way a character plays? They can generally find something in the 50+ character that should speak to them.

    The online is still as bad as it always was though, only now you have to pay for Switch Online.

    Smash Ultimate is easily worth the price of admission and offers more content than other games for the same price.    … Expand
  37. ILoveBF1
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    A very good game with awesome characters and well-made mechanics. The maps are also amazing.
  38. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    What more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mutWhat more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mut have for any multiplayer, Smash, Nintendo, or just fun games fan (and even castlevania or Sonic Fans because seriously this is a much better game than most of the ones of those franchises). Can't recommend enough.… Expand
  39. GansitoMX
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Un modo de juego tan pulido, la cantidad de personajes y los que faltan por salir, sin duda es para mi el mejor smash, la consolidación de lo que debe ser un smash.
  40. Dracoshi
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This game encompasses everything that makes Smash so great - unique stages, a huge amount of characters, amazing music, fun game-play and single-player content, etc.

    While previous instalments may have contained some features which are better than Smash Ultimate's features - e.g. the campaign/Subspace Emissary in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Smash Ultimate contains many other modes and    This game encompasses everything that makes Smash so great - unique stages, a huge amount of characters, amazing music, fun game-play and single-player content, etc.

    While previous instalments may have contained some features which are better than Smash Ultimate's features - e.g. the campaign/Subspace Emissary in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Smash Ultimate contains many other modes and enough characters to make up for it. The main drawbacks with the game - for me - are the online features, and a lack of the previously stated single-player campaign (like Subspace Emissary). Smash Ultimate's mode 'World of Light' is as close to this as the game gets, although personally I did not enjoy it as much as I enjoyed Subspace Emissary.

    also... KING K ROOL MADE IT TO SMASH!    … Expand
  41. weskergamer
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos q la switch tiene para ofreser y este es de todos el más repleto de contenido. Desde escenarios, personajes, modos de juego, en fin un juego completo y q cada día se pone mucho mejor con cada actualización. Un juego perfecto, excepto por el modo historia q es bastante meh, pero por todo lo otro q hace creo q el juego se sigue mereciendo un 10 sin duda alguna
  42. Tohubohu7
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    I wanna start off by saying I’m pretty sure anyone giving this game a 0 bought a Wii U and regrets it, the game is basically every smash game combined into an HD remaster with in my opinion the most smooth mechanics in any smash game since melee, it feels GOOD to hit a character, unlike on the Wii U, and even though it looks a lot like sm4sh it definitely doesn’t feel like it everyI wanna start off by saying I’m pretty sure anyone giving this game a 0 bought a Wii U and regrets it, the game is basically every smash game combined into an HD remaster with in my opinion the most smooth mechanics in any smash game since melee, it feels GOOD to hit a character, unlike on the Wii U, and even though it looks a lot like sm4sh it definitely doesn’t feel like it every character has little things changed about them like Sonics down special and side special ACTUALLY being different in which the down special multi hits and the side special just RAMS you, Luigi finally having the much requested poltergust in his moveset as his grab, which makes the most sense on how to use it, jigglypuffs sing reaches much farther and puts characters to sleep longer but her sleep has been range nerfed again, which, surprisingly balances out perfectly, I can now legally say THEY BUFFED THE PUFF. All in all this game has so so so much more to offer compared to its previous entries from spirits mode (which is fun even if a bit repetitive) to the classic mode with exclusive paths for each 70+ characters some even having final bosses besides master hand and crazy hand. And the icing on the cake? This game has an amazingly balanced roster, for once In a smash game EVERY character is viable, except for one certain blue haired character with horrible recovery and genuinely no reason to play him instead of Roy. I really really like chrom as a character so I hope sakurai somehow fixes this because he’s the only character in this roster I’d consider unviable, it wouldn’t be hard either just change dancing blade to Ike’s side special I’m sure no ones gonna miss it that much and that could make him an even more unique echo. Well obviously sakurai isn’t gonna read this but hey I’ll hold out hope chrom will have his day in an update maybe, would changing a move be too much? I feel like it would be new and possibly unwelcome but I don’t think many people would mind if chrom happened to be the one exception, or he could just have like 3 jumps. Overall great game I love it and hopefully will for years to come… Expand
  43. Nekster
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    Best Smash ever. You will notice a lot of the bad reviews are from day 1, when it was allowed to post reviews here. They didn't play the game and they just review by hate and console wars motived.
  44. ZeoN
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Una auténtica oda a los videojuegos. Banda sonora sobresaliente, jugabilidad increible, escenarios geniales... De lo mejor de este año. Recomendado
  45. Tunderstom
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is by far the best in the series and the best to play with friends. It is the only Switch game I would definitely keep forever till the next.
  46. MonkiReviews
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    This is my favorite Super Smash Bros. game yet. The characters are all in it,plus a lot of new awesome characters with great abilities. The World of Light game mode is really fun. Fighting characters after characters unlocking spirits to use in fights is very cool and one of the best parts of the game. The regular Smash mode is still my favorite though. You can fight up to 8 player SmashThis is my favorite Super Smash Bros. game yet. The characters are all in it,plus a lot of new awesome characters with great abilities. The World of Light game mode is really fun. Fighting characters after characters unlocking spirits to use in fights is very cool and one of the best parts of the game. The regular Smash mode is still my favorite though. You can fight up to 8 player Smash which is intense and fun. The online mode is also good, but needs some fixing. Preferences for what you want to do isn’t the best. Also the game lags at times, but normally it’s fine. I recommend it!… Expand
  47. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode seems boring to me and I found myself unlocking characters in versus...I also never really could recommend this game for casual gamers, because there is just too much going on onscreen, if you are not used to such stuff.
    Anyway if you like beat em ups, like nintendo, like switch, like videgame nostalgia, like games to play with friends on one console: this is one hell of a game.    … Expand
  48. JPK
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    Best Smash Game Yet
    Smash Ultimate is a flat-out masterpiece that even outdoes Melee.
  49. MetaPerky37
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Okay, my first review in over two years, where I’ve grown older and wiser. Smash Ultimate is possibly the best in the series. Every previous character EVER plus a handful of varied newcomers (including the clone-like-but-not-exactly Echo Fighters). Let’s go over my thoughts on this game in a nutshell:

    +As mentioned before, the roster largely consists of every fighter in Smash HISTORY.    Okay, my first review in over two years, where I’ve grown older and wiser. Smash Ultimate is possibly the best in the series. Every previous character EVER plus a handful of varied newcomers (including the clone-like-but-not-exactly Echo Fighters). Let’s go over my thoughts on this game in a nutshell:

    +As mentioned before, the roster largely consists of every fighter in Smash HISTORY.
    +The long-awaited Ridley and King K. Rool are part of the selection of newcomers, and they’re A BLAST to play.
    +We get Adventure Mode in the form of World of Light, where you constantly fight unique opponents with kinda-Sticker items called Spirits, which are PNG’s of characters across Nintendo’s history and then some with unique abilities.
    +Classic Mode has been revamped in a way; each fighter has a unique path that ends with a boss. Some fighters battle Marx from Kirby Super Star, others fight Rathalos from Monster Hunter, etc.
    +Some long-missing stages have returned, like Kongo Falls, Great Bay, and FOUNTAIN OF DREAMS, just to name a few out of over 100 stages!
    +The DLC characters so far are really fun! I am HYPED to see what Banjo’s like when he comes in the fall.
    +There are nearly 1,000 music tracks to play, including over 100 new remixes. Just take a listen to Gangplank Galleon, Divine Bloodlines, Guile’s Theme, Beneath the Mask, etc.!
    +Piranha Plant. Just Piranha Plant.

    -The AI is practically a Mary Sue sometimes. When it’s not a perfect little muffin who can read your mind, they just kinda…give up when recovering.
    -Some of the remixes are just…bad. Mostly it’s just remixes of songs that already had (much better) remixes in Smash 4 THAT ARE EVEN IN THE SAME GAME.
    -The graphic quality is kinda weird. Most of it looks beautiful, while others, like Bowser’s model, looks just butt-ugly. Bowser’s the only example I could think of off the top of my head, though.
    -Some of the victory themes are either cut short (like the Ice Climbers’) or changed needlessly, like Ness and Lucas’s. Theirs has to be the worst Smash victory theme I’ve heard in my life.
    -The Legend Spirits can go die in a hole and never come out (not that they’d be able, since they’re DEAD).
    -A lot of modes were cut because of WoL (Target Test/Smash, Home Run Contest, etc.). Stage Builder is back through an update, though, so maybe Home Run Contest will too?
    -The way Classic Mode ups its difficulty ruins the concept. The only you can do so quickly is to rush the stage and take little damage. Even when you do it PERFECTLY, in 5 seconds, you just get a .6 for your troubles.

    I don’t have an online subscription for the online matches, so I can’t really comment on THAT front. But simply put, despite its flaws, Smash Ultimate is possibly the best game in the SERIES!    … Expand
  50. robertoiglesias
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    I have to agree, this is the best Smash Bros game. But this doesn't completely replace the previous games.
    It doesn't have all of the stages. Some of them that are missing include Poke Floats, Planet Zebes, Sector Z, Mute City, Icicle Mountain, Rumble Falls, Rainbow Road, Pac Maze, Jungle Hijinxs, and Woolly World. I know not all of them are good stages (especially Icicle Mountain), but    I have to agree, this is the best Smash Bros game. But this doesn't completely replace the previous games.
    It doesn't have all of the stages. Some of them that are missing include Poke Floats, Planet Zebes, Sector Z, Mute City, Icicle Mountain, Rumble Falls, Rainbow Road, Pac Maze, Jungle Hijinxs, and Woolly World. I know not all of them are good stages (especially Icicle Mountain), but including them would've been nice.
    The story modes from the past, like the Subspace Emissary, are gone, but I understand this not being here. The other maps though, no excuse.

    And PLEASE STOP MAKING CORNERIA SMALLER! Seriously, it gets worse and worse with each game.

    Other than those flaws, this game is amazing    … Expand
  51. Dazan
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    It is sad to see all these people voting 0 just because they don't own a Switch or because they didn't get the player they wanted in. The game is awesome, there are hundreds of hours of content, MANY characters, maps and items, and the story mode is very fun and challenging.
  52. bowry
    May 27, 2020
    10
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  53. jikflet
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    The best Smash bros game by far. Im not very competitive and I don't take it very seriously, so for me is more like a party game. Saying that, this is the best party fighting game on the switch. Amazing characters, stages, music and very easy to get into. Absolutely recommended!
  54. SANICHEDGE
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    This game is why I bought a Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced gameplay, Final Smash Meter, and all-around fun characters! This is how you do a fighting game right.
  55. PlayStationFan2
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Where do I even begin? This is the perfect Smash Bros! Every character has their pros and cons and are all viable options and really fun to play as. The combat is perfected. The Adventure Mode (World of Light) while sometimes tedious offers hours of gameplay and fun. Spirits replace trophies and there are over a thousand of them. While spirits are fun to collect the problem with them comesWhere do I even begin? This is the perfect Smash Bros! Every character has their pros and cons and are all viable options and really fun to play as. The combat is perfected. The Adventure Mode (World of Light) while sometimes tedious offers hours of gameplay and fun. Spirits replace trophies and there are over a thousand of them. While spirits are fun to collect the problem with them comes from their implementation into gameplay. There are special matches in the adventure mode and spirit board which have special rules (example: The stage is covered in fog or The enemy is metal) while these are fun and do add new things multiple of them that are meant to be difficult are ruined by the fact that the hazards can be completely removed by some spirits, and if they aren't removed they are extremely unfair and difficult. Mob smash and Classic Mode return and are loads of fun and very simple however they can get a bit dull due to the lack of differences when choosing different characters. The number of stages being over a hundred and the fact there are different variations of stages is incredible and there are only about three that I don't find enjoyable. Special smash is a timekiller and only adds bits of gameplay but is still nice to have have. Squad Strike is probably the most dull of the game modes as it doesn't really add much to the game. Another huge plus is the fact that multiple characters from multiple franchises get represented in Mii Costumes, Spirits, and Assist Trophies shows how much love and care is put into this game and how this is truly a celebration of gaming. The soundtrack is incredible and has over 900 songs ranging form new songs, songs from their original series, or songs from the previous Smash Bros games. Lastly of course the main attraction is the normal Smash mode where you can play solo or with up to eight players to have an all out brawl and it is fun and incredible as always and with the combat being so improved in this game it helps make it one of the greatest fighting games of all time. Overall this game is just amazing and a real system seller. I can't say enough good things about this game and I'm sure there are even some points that I missed.… Expand
  56. BowserMew
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    A visually stunning game that adds fresh new characters, stages, and a new story mode since Brawl! It is a blast to play, and it is a perfect treat for smash fans!
  57. Refreshment
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    This is by far the definitive super smash bros experience, it has everything that had appeared in the franchise till the moment and much more. When we talk about this game we are talking about the best videogames crossover ever made; it's surprising how many differents characters fit so well. In addition, we have the new spirits mode, which i was sceptical of but i ended up loving it. ItThis is by far the definitive super smash bros experience, it has everything that had appeared in the franchise till the moment and much more. When we talk about this game we are talking about the best videogames crossover ever made; it's surprising how many differents characters fit so well. In addition, we have the new spirits mode, which i was sceptical of but i ended up loving it. It brings a lot of charecters from all the franchises related with nintendo in a surprisingly well made story mode.
    The main downsides of this game are the online service, which is pretty slow, and the DLCs characters, who are overpowered.    … Expand
  58. v0Black_Clouds
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    This game is beautiful, polished but most importantly... it's fun. Tons of characters and they're all oddly balanced. (mostly) great stages and great songs. This really is the ultimate Smash Bros game.
  59. Davis119
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences. The online mode is still    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences.
    The online mode is still underdeveloped and should have at least some more features and be less laggy.
    The campaign is a lot of fun, but only if you get all the references to all the games from the spirits.
    Multiplayer is great as always, with so much features it's **** ridiculous and the controlls are really tight. (except for the delay in online matches)
    It's a shame that a lot of modes aren't in the game like target practice or trophy rush, but the classic mode has been noticably improved and it's a cool thing that every character has their own theme for it.

    In conclusion, it is a very good game with noticable problems online (as always with games from Nintendo), but the sheer amount of music and replayability in multiplayer is pretty much unmatched. The classic mode and the other modes are somewhat meh, but still very good in comparison to a lot of the old smash games.

    Very enjoyable game highly recommended from me!    … Expand
  60. epicboyblue
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    This game is good. It helps fill the void since I didn't play the Wii U game. Sadly, the biggest disappointment of the game is the World of Light. There is little to no narrative at all. Most of the game is just running around to each bulb and defeat AI enemies. Brawl had an actual narrative with cut scenes throughout and encounters better than any of the Marvel movies. It was faster andThis game is good. It helps fill the void since I didn't play the Wii U game. Sadly, the biggest disappointment of the game is the World of Light. There is little to no narrative at all. Most of the game is just running around to each bulb and defeat AI enemies. Brawl had an actual narrative with cut scenes throughout and encounters better than any of the Marvel movies. It was faster and easier to just do the Classic Mode challenge with the characters I want or play against my friends because it was faster to unlock all the characters in the roster. It is impressive there are 75+ characters in one 2D fighting game. It is unheard of, yet I want to play each character. Each character has abilities, unlike Dragon Ball Fighters, where characters might not have a low attack. The difference in Ultimate is that there is just a difference in who's low is faster and slower making this game better in terms of character availability. It is a good game. The party aspect is the best, and the narrative becomes a trudge to play.… Expand
  61. Daniel_64
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash bros. Ultimate, Is the Ultimate smash game. From its 1000+ unique spirit battles to grind to its multi-player smash mode. Smash ultimate almost exceeds in every area possible. The only gripes I have is the online and the lack of single player content outside of world of light (which are very small complaints compared to the amount of positives.) However with the newly announced 3.0.0 update, it seems possible they are tweaking the online and adding stage builder, target smash ect. It’s still the same old smash down to its core, but the more in depth you go you can really see what makes this smash the ultimate version.… Expand
  62. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Una auténtica oda a los videojuegos, cuando pensábamos que no podían superar la jugabilidad de WiiU, lo hicieron. Una cantidad de personajes descomunal, unos modos muy variados, casi parece que alberga cinco juegos de lucha en uno solo. La mejor entrega (por el momento) de mi franquicia favorita. La saga de sagas.
  63. Freiberg_
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    This game SMASHES everyone of my expectations. I've enjoyed every minute of play. So many instances of me being filled with glee when a new fighter appears or playing a really great match.

    I really wish I could give this game a 10/10 but the online play has some latency issues due to peer to peer connection
  64. Lilkkgoog
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a FANTASTIC game and the best smash game period. Although the gameplay isn't as fast as melee it is very close. There is so much content in this game, there's classic mode, World of Light, 70+ characters to unlock, and more. I really love most of the new additions. This is a great game and is by far the best game this year(by first party Nintendo)
  65. ethanspeed
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Wow, where to even begin? I never really got into the Smash series as I never owned a Gamecube or even a Wii when I was younger. I owned a PS3 and an Xbox One so I never got to even play many Nintendo games. But I finally got a 3DS for my birthday and I decided to pick up Smash 4. I loved the game, but I was terrible at it, so I stopped playing. When I heard this game was coming out I wasWow, where to even begin? I never really got into the Smash series as I never owned a Gamecube or even a Wii when I was younger. I owned a PS3 and an Xbox One so I never got to even play many Nintendo games. But I finally got a 3DS for my birthday and I decided to pick up Smash 4. I loved the game, but I was terrible at it, so I stopped playing. When I heard this game was coming out I was extremely excited and decided to pick it up around Christmas. And honestly, the game is phenomenal. Despite not being any good at the game, I keep on trying and trying, and I just love to play with my friends (even if they do beat me pretty easily). This game combines everything to love from a game, and mashes it into one with fantastic controls and great gameplay. I still haven't got around to World of Light yet as I have many other games I need to finish right now, but when I have the chance to play, I'm sure I'm going to love it. I don't care if I'm not good at the game, my point is I keep coming back, and that's all that matters. This game is a mastapeece.… Expand
  66. Idoshany
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Freaking Master Pieace! The characters controll Fantastic, the Modes are fun, World of light may not be for every one but I do really likeit!… Expand
  67. Metacrit24
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Good qualities:

    1: Updated graphics 2: Awesome new charecters 3: brilliant campaign 4: Neat new villans 5: Creative classic mode for certain chatecters Bad qualities: 1: Some of the spirits are super hard 2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets 3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes 4: i got tired of fighting master    Good qualities:

    1: Updated graphics
    2: Awesome new charecters
    3: brilliant campaign
    4: Neat new villans
    5: Creative classic mode for certain chatecters

    Bad qualities:
    1: Some of the spirits are super hard
    2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets
    3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes
    4: i got tired of fighting master hand and crazy hand most of the time.    … Expand
  68. GoodCat
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    El Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y seEl Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y se agregaron nuevos movimientos a los luchadores, su modo historia tiene gran cantidad de contenido y la administración de espíritus y su influencia en las estadísticas del personaje hacen que la experiencia no se vuelva repetitiva, la creación de perfiles con las opciones seleccionadas nos permite jugar como queramos o recrear en escenarios y objetos SSB anteriores, como punto negativo en online no va muy bien se encuentran problemas de LAG, pero en general todo un diez este juego y una compra obligada para la Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  69. Adubis27
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    I can understand he 8.6 as online was very spotty at one time. However, to me, after the effort put into this game by Sakurai, with online still under investigation even after patches so he makes sure we get the best experience, this is the best game I've ever played. 10/10
  70. bode1111
    Jan 5, 2019
    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. best ever
  71. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This game is a behemoth, in any way you like it. It inspires awe and madness in veterans and in its mechanics alike. Mediocre online options are its only obstacle to perfection.
  72. NothingReviews
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic.What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic. Online may work but sometimes you may have a connection problem but it still works well enough.

    Honestly, this is the best game on the switch and it would look weird if you don't have it on your switch. There's no negative I have with it. What a comeback Nintendo did    … Expand
  73. Lamabunnyvile
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I have already put in almost 200 hours into this game and I can't stop, its single player is addicting its roster is huge and diverse it's great.
  74. SappyNoypi
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    First of all, I've also never played this before.

    Easy to pick up. Hard as hell to master. Loads of content included that you will almost feel you've paid less for this game. Also this a really awesome couch multi-player party game. It is really fun to play.
  75. MaximisRulz
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    The best smash game yet. Sakurai has fixed the mistakes he has made with previous games. I would have preferred a story mode such as subspace, or the online to work better on release, but these are small problems, The online was patched in about a week. This game is perfect.
  76. MPReviews
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Pros:
    -Every single character from the previous games returns plus newcomers, making for the hugest roster we’ve ever seen in a Smash game.
    -The newcomers are all fantastic barring one exception, which I’ll get into later -We still have more new characters on the way, such as Joker from Persona 5! -Echo fighters are a great way of categorizing the clones, and the new ones that we got    Pros:
    -Every single character from the previous games returns plus newcomers, making for the hugest roster we’ve ever seen in a Smash game.
    -The newcomers are all fantastic barring one exception, which I’ll get into later
    -We still have more new characters on the way, such as Joker from Persona 5!
    -Echo fighters are a great way of categorizing the clones, and the new ones that we got are all great
    -We got some really cool alts such as Wedding & Builder Mario, Crafted World Yoshi, and Pikachu Libre
    -There’s over 100 stages, and the majority of them are really fun to play on!
    -Classic mode is the best it’s ever been
    -I like how Multi Man Smash and All Star Mode have been simplified
    -Gameplay is the best and most polished the series has seen yet
    -Ditches coin battles in favor of having stamina battles as a standard mode, which is a much better choice
    -Smashdown is a mode I’ve always wanted to have in Smash Bros, so I’m really happy it’s finally here.
    Phenomenal soundtrack
    -Unlocking all the characters is more streamlined and fun.
    -Unlocking things in general (Music, Mii Costumes, etc) is much more streamlined and fun than in some previous Smash games, particularly Smash 4.
    -The menu is organized in a much better way than Smash 4’s menu was

    Cons (NOTE: Practically all of these are just nitpicks):
    -Some stages such as Sector Z, Mute City, Poke Floats, Rainbow road, Pac-Maze, Orbital Gate Assault, and Wooly World were unfortunately cut but yet stages like Hanenbow, 75M, Pac Land, and The Great Cave Offensive were brought back for some reason.
    -Many modes like Target test, Home Run Contest, Stage Builder, Smash Run, etc were unfortunately cut.
    -Spirits, while not bad, don’t quite make up for the loss of trophies
    -World of Light was a bit of a disappointment. While I do still appreciate the inclusion of an adventure mode, and while it isn’t bad, it’s too long and gets too repetitive.
    -Isabelle is playable but Shovel Knight and Waluigi are assist trophies.
    -You can’t turn stages hazards on and off from the stage select
    -It doesn’t save your character after a match
    -Why the heck is Mario’s Fire Mario Alt gone!?
    -Why the heck is Black Yoshi gone!?
    -They went all out representing other 3rd party series, yet there’s still only 2 Final Fantasy songs, and not even any Final Fantasy themed spirits outside of Cloud’s spirit.

    Final verdict: This is easily the best Smash Bros game yet. It trims the fat in regards to game modes and focuses on polishing and refining upon the core Smash gameplay as well as classic mode. While I do wish Isabelle hadn’t been playable and I would have prefered something more like Subspace for the adventure mode, it doesn’t take away from how much love and care the developers clearly put into this game. If you own a Nintendo Switch, you need to buy this game. 10/10    … Expand
  77. Rens
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    The base game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is perfect, but World of Light is a bit disappointing and a lack of other original single-player options make the game a little less from perfect.

    The game and the new spirits are filled with thought, care and love. Everything is a homage to Nintendo and video games as a whole. The new single-player campaign World of Light does not add extra    The base game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is perfect, but World of Light is a bit disappointing and a lack of other original single-player options make the game a little less from perfect.

    The game and the new spirits are filled with thought, care and love. Everything is a homage to Nintendo and video games as a whole.
    The new single-player campaign World of Light does not add extra value to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Newcomers can learn the mechanics and veterans would like the variation on the ‘normal’ fights, but the matches in World of Light are the same as on the Spirit Board (with exception for the bosses). That makes it feel like a duplication.
    There are no new single-player modes in Ultimate, apart from the Spirits. Classic mode got an update, every path is now based on the fighter the player picked. This is a nice touch, but it does not create a whole revolution or something.

    The new content is good. There are 5 new echo fighters, 6 new original characters and only 4 new stages. It is a bummer there are only 4 new stages, but there are still 103 stages in total, which is mind blowing. Almost every stage ever returns, except some stages that are hard to feature with the new Stage Morph feature.

    The gameplay has undergone some good changes. It is faster and has a more pleasant look with a zoom camera when a strong attack hits and a cool animation when you pull of a perfect shield, which is also new. The computer, or CPU, is harder this time around. I feel like the CPU on level 5 is the previous level 6 of Smash 4, level 6 was level 7, level 7 was level 8 and so on.

    The game looks beautiful. Especially Kongo Falls and Fountain of Dreams are breathtaking.
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has the best music collection of all time. It is nostalgic and at the same time refreshing because of the remixes. I like the fact that you can choose the music which plays during the fight. In the previous game (smash 4) you could only adjust the likelihood of a track playing while fighting. The option to do that is still available, but just selecting the song is so much better.

    I have never seen a game where you can adjust this many settings. You can change the music, the controls, which version of the stage you want, the looks of your character, what items you want to see in the fight, if items show up at all, the stage hazards, the character the computer is playing, how the Stage Morph feature works and so much more.

    (The conclusion is at the beginning of the review so people do not have to scroll down for the end.)    … Expand
  78. Berke28
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best fighting game on the Switch and Super Smash Bros. is something only Nintendo could make: a game that’s not only a celebration of some of the most well-loved games and series in the world, but a game that also captures the childlike joy that those games were always designed to inspire. This game deserves all it's praise, again thank u Sakurai forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best fighting game on the Switch and Super Smash Bros. is something only Nintendo could make: a game that’s not only a celebration of some of the most well-loved games and series in the world, but a game that also captures the childlike joy that those games were always designed to inspire. This game deserves all it's praise, again thank u Sakurai for making this unbelievable game!… Expand
  79. carmona007
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    O melhor jogo de quebra até agora, combina tudo para um jogo casual e competitivo. Sem dúvida este é o melhor trabalho de Sakurai.
  80. EnriqueAcevedo
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    A very good game with a lot of content, definitely the Ultimate experience in Smash Bros... the roster is amazing and the gameplay is so gratifying... The only problem with the game is that World of Light is too repetitive and there are just a couple of cinematics and the end game is a little MEH
  81. REDMAN_GAMING
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    this is pretty much one of the Greatest Games ever made on the same level of oot and melee botw and super mario brothers its incredibe
  82. neehawgamer
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Awesome game! I wish it be more unique, but I understand how hard it is to make a fighting game completely different!
  83. BlitZeR_95
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    A super fun fighting game, probably my favourite fighting game ever! Huge roster! So many characters to pick from different game series. This game is really fun at parties/group meetups to play indoors. The only downside is the story/adventure mode of the game but most people bought this game to smash up players rather than play the story.
  84. FightTina11
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Excellent game. A lot of content available and the “Story mode” is great.
  85. PandaMaster360
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really is the "ultimate" Smash Bros. game. The controls and gameplay is beautifully designed. The graphics are gorgeous. The roster of characters is larger than ever, including EVERY previous fighter and some new ones. The single player story mode, "World of Light" is designed like a maze with multiple correct paths. There's always multiple ways to go to the end.Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really is the "ultimate" Smash Bros. game. The controls and gameplay is beautifully designed. The graphics are gorgeous. The roster of characters is larger than ever, including EVERY previous fighter and some new ones. The single player story mode, "World of Light" is designed like a maze with multiple correct paths. There's always multiple ways to go to the end.

    All in all, Sakurai has proven that Smash Bros. is still a thriving franchise.    … Expand
  86. TheRedHood1
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    Smash bros ultimate is an amazing game. Lifelight is a very great game mode but if you dont like to fight the AI then this game mode will not change your mind, but if you want to try it it is a very fun and challenging experience. Some of the fights are a little dumb and unfair like the Funky Kong fight but most of them are great. The other modes are also really fun to play like classicSmash bros ultimate is an amazing game. Lifelight is a very great game mode but if you dont like to fight the AI then this game mode will not change your mind, but if you want to try it it is a very fun and challenging experience. Some of the fights are a little dumb and unfair like the Funky Kong fight but most of them are great. The other modes are also really fun to play like classic mode which has been changed greatly. The online is good I had mostly stable matches with little to no lag.… Expand
  87. SkyrimGod
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    I have been a Smash Bros fan since the first game back on N64 and the amount of
    love put into this game franchise is fantastic. Smash Bros Ultimate takes
    everything I love about Smash and combines it into a perfect package. The amount of fighters is awesome. We will never see another game quite like this. So yeah Samsh Bros is a 10/10 game for me and I want to thank Sakurai for his    I have been a Smash Bros fan since the first game back on N64 and the amount of
    love put into this game franchise is fantastic. Smash Bros Ultimate takes
    everything I love about Smash and combines it into a perfect package.
    The amount of fighters is awesome. We will never see another game quite like
    this. So yeah Samsh Bros is a 10/10 game for me and I want to thank Sakurai
    for his love for video games and his effort. I salute you sir.    … Expand
  88. XV_
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    After playing a lot of Smash 4, you'll find yourself quite familiar with Ultimate's mechanics and tweaks but it also has some things that may shake your ground a little.

    Initially, the gameplay feels incredible and more polished than ever, a lot of characters feel so different (except for the "echo" ones for obvious reasons) and in its massive roster, you'll mostly find at least one    After playing a lot of Smash 4, you'll find yourself quite familiar with Ultimate's mechanics and tweaks but it also has some things that may shake your ground a little.

    Initially, the gameplay feels incredible and more polished than ever, a lot of characters feel so different (except for the "echo" ones for obvious reasons) and in its massive roster, you'll mostly find at least one character that is suitable for your playstyle. Everything in this game is massive to the point that is overwhelming, you have a lot of stages, characters, music, options, etc. a lot of them are originally from past games but they're updated to the point that they feel fresh and new, also, the fact that they're adding a lot of content with the season pass it is just amazing.

    There are several game modes to play this game, there's a pseudo story mode which is serviceable but not as memorable like space emissary in Brawl, you can play classic modes and obviously multiplayer, also, an addition that I really like and I have spend hours on it, is that now you can set up the massive soundtrack to every stage of your liking, is not perfect but it's cool.

    Although I'm certain that this is the best Smash game to this point, it has also things that keep it from being a masterpiece, the bigger one might be its online play, from matchmaking to playing with friends, is quite bothersome, in matchmaking often you'll fight with rules that you didn't apply, for example, I like to play in final destination only, zero items, stock, etc. but at least 2/6 fights I'll play on battlefield with items or timer, it doesn't sound like a big issue but trust me it really is, I'm not criticizing anyone's playstyle but what I'm trying to say is that nobody wins. Another issue on matchmaking is that if you find someone that you want to fight over and over, your stucked with the character you choose, unlike in Smash 4 where you could switch between chars to make things more fun, it makes no sense. Its worth note that playing online with friends is also a hassle and it has its fair amount of issues but let's leave it at that.

    There are several nitpicks that maybe I'm the only one in this, as I told you, the roster is massive but you literally start with the original roster of 8 characters, and you have to unlock every one of them, they're not that hard to unlock mind you, but it keeps you from playing your mains for at least some hours, if this wasn't an all-star game I wouldn't have a problem with this, but its kind of pointless and frustrating to wait at times. Finally, I know that I'm alone in this one, but I liked a lot the customization mechanic of special moves they introduced in Smash 4, I know that they were banned in professional tournaments but from a semi-hardcore point of view, they added a lot of fun, I hope that they have a comeback of some sorts in the future or future entries.

    When all is said and done, and every character is at your disposal, be prepared to have an incredible time, especially when playing with friends locally or online (forgetting some issues there mind you). Smash Bros has this amazing quality that it doesn't matter that you're not great in fighting games, you'll certainly find a character or a playstyle you'll like the most in here and when you have that moment after an 8 player battle where you are the last one standing, it's truly glorious. Smash Bros Ultimate is a must for every Nintendo Switch owner, period, even when I have problems with it, they feel so minimal in comparison to its positive things.    … Expand
  89. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I bought this game almost inmediatly it came out, I was so hyped for it and it didn´t disappoint. The roaster is so massive that is a joy to complete it, this is one of the few games I´ve played more than 100 hours, really really good and big game, worth it.
  90. Loo_oo
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Ce nouvel opus frôle la perfection !
    Techniquement rien à dire, c'est beau c'est propre... la direction artistique est top.
    Ce Super Smash devient LA référence des jeux de baston. Car même si l'on n'aime pas l'univers, quelle générosité de Nintendo : plus de 70 persos, un nombre de stages tout juste indécent, jusqu'à 4 joueurs, des modes en veux tu en voilà, des musiques somptueuses    Ce nouvel opus frôle la perfection !
    Techniquement rien à dire, c'est beau c'est propre... la direction artistique est top.
    Ce Super Smash devient LA référence des jeux de baston. Car même si l'on n'aime pas l'univers, quelle générosité de Nintendo : plus de 70 persos, un nombre de stages tout juste indécent, jusqu'à 4 joueurs, des modes en veux tu en voilà, des musiques somptueuses retravaillées avec un mode MP3 pour écouter les thèmes console éteinte avec votre casque ! Et j'en passe tellement la liste est longue... et si vous êtes un Nintendo Fan, tout prendra une autre dimension ;-) la durée quant à elle semble excellente. Vous y reviendrez à de très nombreuses reprises.
    Et pourquoi pas 10 alors ? et bien tout simplement parce que le mode ESPRIT ne me convient pas en guise de mode histoire... il convient parfaitement au scénario, mais cela devient vite répétitif. Cela est plus une course à la récompense qu'autre chose, car le scénario (qui tient quand même sur un timbre post) n'avance pas d'un poil. bref, je ne m’étendrai pas sur le sujet car cela est purement subjectf et n'engage que moi.
    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - Les graphismes
    - Le roster titanesque !
    - Les musiques somptueuses
    - Le Fan Service parfait
    - L'ergonomie

    Ce que je n'ai pas aimé (-) :
    - La complexité des combos (ou alors je suis nul, ce qui est totalement probable)
    - Le MODE ESPRIT en guise de mode histoire. Trop répétitif à mon goût mais bon cela reste quand même un jeu de baston    … Expand
  91. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    The best smash bros i have played all other games from 64 this is game is easily the best the fast gameplay and smooth movement makes for an amazing fighting game there is so much content to love in this game the only thing that i don't like is the single player content there isn't much to go for but it makes a great party game
  92. pazuzu410
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    This is hands down the best smash game ever made, tons of characterst to choose from, a lot of scenaries and from different themes. the biggest crossover in history so far.
  93. Aqwin
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Brothers Ultimate has the biggest roster today by bringing EVERYONE back! With 74+ characters it can feel overwhelming sometimes to choose a character. Not to mention almost everyone is unique with the exception of echo fighters who are replicas of other characters. Besides the 5 or so echo fighters, each character feels unique, special and finely well tuned, making everySuper Smash Brothers Ultimate has the biggest roster today by bringing EVERYONE back! With 74+ characters it can feel overwhelming sometimes to choose a character. Not to mention almost everyone is unique with the exception of echo fighters who are replicas of other characters. Besides the 5 or so echo fighters, each character feels unique, special and finely well tuned, making every character worth playing.

    I love the new editions of Squad Strike and Stage Morf the bring a new feeling to matches. This along with all the stages they brought, new assist trophies are all welcome additions to this already packed game. Not to mention the phenomenal music that is jam packed into it.

    The only draw backs are the lack of a home run contest and the World of Light campaign. It wasn’t terrrible but it was so long and it just felt like it could have been so much more then what it was. I’m still waiting for another real story campaign from the SSB series    … Expand
  94. BrettSiebenhaar
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    I have put about 10 hours in the game so far. i never thought that I would like a Smash game, but guess what, I do. I don't want to give this game a 10 yet. I have mainly played the classic mode which I find really fun and it is kind of like a practice mode. You do unlock a new character everytime you play classic mode, but you must beat that character to unlock them. One round ofI have put about 10 hours in the game so far. i never thought that I would like a Smash game, but guess what, I do. I don't want to give this game a 10 yet. I have mainly played the classic mode which I find really fun and it is kind of like a practice mode. You do unlock a new character everytime you play classic mode, but you must beat that character to unlock them. One round of classic mode takes about 10 minutes, give or take. The main mode is fun too, it is an actual single player campaign. You start off as Kirby. I thought using Kirby was a great idea. Everybody likes Kirby! The game is very addicting and it looks great! I recommend this game. I can see it getting boring after a while, but only time will tell.… Expand
  95. Pakon
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    The Ultimate Smash Bros. game indeed! The amount of content is massive with every hero from previous games being here (I would like to see TP Link, Zelda and Ganondorf as costumes though). A must-have for every Switch owner.
  96. TheSir
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Improving the formula from the previous Smash Bros games, Sakurai has outdone himself again. Smash Bros Ultimate improves on literally everything from the previous games. More characters, more mechanics, faster gameplay, World of Light story mode. A definite must by for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch.
  97. SaltySupplyGuy
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    Smash bros ultimate is an amazing smash game, taking everything that was great about 4 and running with it. All of the characters are fun to play and animated excellently (though not all of them play differently to be honest, the echo fighters are a nice addition but there was already too many Fire Emblem characters BEFORE they decided to add another one with this installment). The gameSmash bros ultimate is an amazing smash game, taking everything that was great about 4 and running with it. All of the characters are fun to play and animated excellently (though not all of them play differently to be honest, the echo fighters are a nice addition but there was already too many Fire Emblem characters BEFORE they decided to add another one with this installment). The game bridges nicely for first time players and professionals, with fast-paced gameplay that we haven't really seen since Melee. There is a wealth of content here, with it taking on average about 1-3 days to unlock the full character roster, new modes that really add a breath of fresh air, a new story mode to unlock spirits, and more than enough stages and soundtracks to never feel like you're repeating battles too often. Lots of tweaks to the gameplay make you think of what your next move should be like the addition of parry's, only one air dodge, and fixes to characters movesets that were not so great in 4 (i.e. Pikachu's neutral air is the equivalent of Mewtwo's in Smash 4, which is fantastic). There's something here for everyone, and with an excellent first DLC character reveal of Joker, Nintendo finally seems to be giving the Smash community what they want. The only real negative I have about the game is that the online play is abysmal at the moment, the removal of For Glory was a questionable choice, but with updates trickling out that are improving the matchmaking to give you your preferences, this game is looking up.… Expand
  98. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Grandiosa entrega aunque en lo personal después de desbloquear todos los personajes bajo un poco mi interés en el juego, el online es pésimo tiene problemas de LAG inclusive con un buen ancho de banda, la jugabilidad es buena y divertida, no todos los personajes están equilibrados, en general es un buen juego que no debe de faltar en el repertorio de las personas que cuentan con una switch
  99. Chronoton
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    I try this, and this is absolute! perfect gaming experience, SWITCH is full of hearts! super mario rpg is the only missing part! thxs
  100. FreelancerRai
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    While being seemingly no different from it's predecessors at first, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate is a buffet of goodness you can go to town on. It's gameplay is faster, albeit every single hit has just the right impact, making it really satisfying once a player claims victory. It's wide variety of characters and modes easily makes it one of the best fighting games within the last decade.
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
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  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. PLAY! Zine
    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!
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  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]
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