Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. Smash_Nerd
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    its the ultimate smash bros game. BUT it lacks HRC, Target Test, and a few other things. and the online is a little off.
    but, otherwise, it's perfect. it handles great, easy to pick up (but by NO means an easy game) and a BLAST to play with 2-6 people, but you can go to 8 if you want to. so, you got a switch? this is a MUST PLAY for any gamer, even if you don't like fighting games at all.    its the ultimate smash bros game. BUT it lacks HRC, Target Test, and a few other things. and the online is a little off.
    but, otherwise, it's perfect. it handles great, easy to pick up (but by NO means an easy game) and a BLAST to play with 2-6 people, but you can go to 8 if you want to. so, you got a switch? this is a MUST PLAY for any gamer, even if you don't like fighting games at all. FOR GODS SAKE IT EVEN WORKS WELL WITH SIDEWAYS JOYCONS!!!!! IT'S BRILLIANT!!!
    but inkling is STUPID OP. Sakurai plz nerf.    … Expand
  2. ZeldaFanGabriel
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    This game is amazing. This is my first smash game and even though its not perfect its damn close. Its simple. Has a fun story (which is what was intended) and good balancing
  3. Malice44322
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong, I love this game. The World of Light mode is fantastic with so much to do, I was honestly shocked at the fact that Galeem isn't the final boss, and that he is more of a mid-boss. They give you so much variety in the ways to unlock all 66 unlockable characters. There's Classic Mode which I love, especially with it drastically different difficulties, just playing the game in Smash, or even unlocking them all in World of Light mode. The one problem that I actually have with this game is it's online, which in theory would've been amazing, but in practice (thanks to the Switch's mainly peer to peer online service) it was laggy, especially if you're playing with people from long distances. This makes my score go down by 2 points, no matter how much I love this game.… Expand
  4. F1re
    Dec 31, 2018
    8
    Pros:
    Everyone and the stages from the previous games are back along with new characters and new stages
    8 player smash is also back from the WII U version Anyone can pickup the game, whether you've played the other games or are new to the series There's a character for everyone (from Mario bros, to Zelda, to Pokemon, to Fire Emblem, to Metroid,to Castlevania, etc) It's and HD game on    Pros:
    Everyone and the stages from the previous games are back along with new characters and new stages
    8 player smash is also back from the WII U version
    Anyone can pickup the game, whether you've played the other games or are new to the series
    There's a character for everyone (from Mario bros, to Zelda, to Pokemon, to Fire Emblem, to Metroid,to Castlevania, etc)
    It's and HD game on a handheld, something of which the 3DS couldn't achieve
    Really fun game to play with friends and even yourself
    Cons:
    The adventure mode is really repetitive and doesn't really feel like a story
    Online is really, really, BAD
    No stage builder (though some people might not care)
    You have to repick the characters and rechange the skins of a character after a battle

    Conclusion: Smash has it's faults, but it's one of the best games of 2018    … Expand
  5. PhoenixJ33
    Dec 30, 2018
    8
    The game is fun, it is my first ever Smash Bros. games. I like the classic mode because you can fight many different bosses. The World of Light has a interesting story to it. You can try to unlock a character again if you lose to it once about a few moments later. Also, you have all fighters from all the Smash Bros. games. The downside is that CPU is a little hard to beat and you have toThe game is fun, it is my first ever Smash Bros. games. I like the classic mode because you can fight many different bosses. The World of Light has a interesting story to it. You can try to unlock a character again if you lose to it once about a few moments later. Also, you have all fighters from all the Smash Bros. games. The downside is that CPU is a little hard to beat and you have to pay for online now. I would rate this 9/10 or 10/10 if online was still free and the CPUs were easier to beat. So I rate this 8/10.… Expand
  6. XY133
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    This game is very good. It’s fast combat makes it easy to pick up, have a quick match and stop playing. World of light is an amazing story mode with great references hidden at every corner. However, some world of light fights are ridiculously hard. Like the bayonets fight to at the race track. Also, a lot of amazing modes were left out. My biggest complaint is the echo fighters. SomeThis game is very good. It’s fast combat makes it easy to pick up, have a quick match and stop playing. World of light is an amazing story mode with great references hidden at every corner. However, some world of light fights are ridiculously hard. Like the bayonets fight to at the race track. Also, a lot of amazing modes were left out. My biggest complaint is the echo fighters. Some characters like toon link and dr.mario, who are obviously echo fighters are listed as separate fighters. Overall this game is amazing but has some problems with it.… Expand
  7. Rayrabid
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros ultimate is a fairly good game best smash not in my opinion but its still great regular smash mode has more features then ever theres tournament mode were you have friends or ai fight in a tournament to see who is the most skilled special smash is regular smash but with a tweak what is it? You will have to find out yourself there is a mode called classic were you pick aSuper smash bros ultimate is a fairly good game best smash not in my opinion but its still great regular smash mode has more features then ever theres tournament mode were you have friends or ai fight in a tournament to see who is the most skilled special smash is regular smash but with a tweak what is it? You will have to find out yourself there is a mode called classic were you pick a fighter and go threw challanges to fight a boss oh! I forgot to mention the huge roster smash bros ultimate has! EVERY single fighter from EVERY single smash game is here is there a fighter you loved from a previous game and got removed from later entrys? BADA BOOM BADA BANG your fighter is back in the game! (That ryhmes) and they didint just bring old fighters and put them back in the game they added new ones! You can also create your own fighter called a mii fighter part of the nintendo switch settings is an option to create a mii which originated from a previous console the wii! If you have a figure called an amiibo you can put them in the game and train them! Now on to the story mode in this mode you go threw battles with fun challenges you will face! Personally i prefere brawls story mode because it was more of an adventure then same old battles which is also why i prefere brawls story mode (and the game in general) over ultimate! But i know brawl wont be everybodys jam ultimate is more open to new players. But my golly! the soundtrack is fantastic there is even an option in the game to listen to music! THhere are over 800 tracks! You can also make replay videos as well were you can relive fun moments you had in the game previously! Now we are down to the final game mode online its basically regular smash accept with people from all over the world! But if your friend is at his house and wants to play you can make an arena just for you and your friend! we still have more content coming to the game there will be five paid dlc fighters coming to the game with a new stage each and music from there games! Expanding the already humongus soundtrack! But if you want these fighters you will have to pay 25$ but wait! Lets say you only want one fighter it only cost 5$ so its a deal you should try and snag! I hope you consider playing this game because if you own a nintendo switch console this is a must play… Expand
  8. SBMeta
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Fantastic game with loads of content and easy to pick up and play, but lacks playability for hours on without becoming repetitive. Overall an instant classic and a must have.
  9. Ytaaps
    Jan 9, 2019
    8
    Like its predecessors smash its one amazing game recommended for everyone who is looking for a great time.

    I loved the huge character selection and the fact that they are bringing back old characters like pichu, snake, ice climbers and such. A downside i see from the character selection is the amount of echo characters like, richter, daisy, dark samus, ken and chrom, some of this are    Like its predecessors smash its one amazing game recommended for everyone who is looking for a great time.

    I loved the huge character selection and the fact that they are bringing back old characters like pichu, snake, ice climbers and such. A downside i see from the character selection is the amount of echo characters like, richter, daisy, dark samus, ken and chrom, some of this are understandable but in my opinion some like daisy are pointless, perhaps instead of those echo some of the fans favourites could have been added.

    "Skinds or colour selection" of the character i think in some characters are lacking originality or relevance, taking bowser as one example, with the "new" mario odissey a nice outfit would have been wedding bowser like mario or even skeleton bowser, it would be more appealing to see new colours for some characters.

    Stage select before the characters its still a downside for me, i still cant get used to it and it feels weird, i understand the reason of this change but in my opinion its not atractive.

    i love the way that now you can set combat preferences and quicksave them for future fights, its very useful!

    Spirits are great, i loved the way you use them to change the way of the battles.

    While adventure mode was fun i think they could have dome a little bit more, subspace had a lot of cinematics and a decent story while world of light lacks in thats, it makes up for the fight but it can quickly get tedious.

    Online mode you will love it or hate it, some times the lagg is unbearable.

    Over all i think its a must have game, somethings could have been added and some could have been skipped but we got more than we expected and looking fordward for the new characters!    … Expand
  10. Aphros22
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    I love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've beenI love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've been replaced by jpegs.
    My last complaint is i'm not all that good at the game, and the online matchmaking pairs me up with people who kick my a** every time. There is also a fair bit of input lag online.
    Other then that this game is a must have whether your playing alone or with friends for the switch. It is in my opinion the best smash game ever made.    … Expand
  11. arcofnight
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    This has been the only game on the Switch I've enjoyed since December. While the choppy at best matchmaking for online battles could use a bit of tweaking, I still believe this will be a game just as memorable as previous entries in the Smash series.
  12. bcaruso15
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    The new standard for the smash brothers franchise. Adventure mode is fun and challenging even for veterans of the series and comes to an epic conclusion that is sure to impress most anyone. One tiny issue i personally had was the amount of stage and spirit conditions that are thrown at you at one time but this can still be done with practice, in the end best smash to date.
  13. GlacierPlayZ
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    With the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashyWith the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashy in all the right ways, your hits have a satisfying thump and weight to them. Each character responds the way you think they are going to, most of the time. Spamming and camping seem to have declined more than the last games. The music has almost the same feeling as the main theme for Halo one when they hit you with LifeLight. They remix the song in the right ways to fit the mood of the fight. When you are almost dead, it steadily gets more and more tense as the game progresses. I would disagree with the people who think they are higher than this game. Most make claims that "SSBU doesn't help captivate new players into the franchise." To which I reply, "HELL NO." I was instantly excited and thrilled to play the game for the first time. It almost sucked me in, to say the least. Those people are either extremely arrogant, or terrible at the game and blame it for their lack of skill. I do agree that the combat can be extra spammy when it comes to pro players (take for instance Zer0 with Cloud). All the characters are viable against another. Most are balanced, others are nerfed to the ground. Some are extremely overpowered, most of the Anime characters, Mii Fighter, Meta Knight.
    To wrap this whole affair up is, SSBU proves that a game doesn't have to be fresh, too competitive, or too casual to be a game that is fun, enjoyable, and stressful all in the right ways. This and with all the new content that Sakurai is toying with us to release is sure to make a game that will spark hopes for better games this new year. One of the best games I have ever experienced.    … Expand
  14. HugeyBear
    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.    … Expand
  15. Josuezzz
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    Not bad, but not great either.
    The spirit mode can get really repetitive and boring. And the on-line sucks, bad matchmaking and very laggy
  16. Epicgamer69
    Apr 14, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros ultimate is a great game full of fun and interesting characters, ranging from all of your favourite Nintendo games. The game is best at local multiplayer and is a blast with friends but, for single player it could be better. For single player you have there options world of light,online and single player battles/classic mode. Online is very laggy and needs working on and,Super smash bros ultimate is a great game full of fun and interesting characters, ranging from all of your favourite Nintendo games. The game is best at local multiplayer and is a blast with friends but, for single player it could be better. For single player you have there options world of light,online and single player battles/classic mode. Online is very laggy and needs working on and, single player battles with cpu’s gets boring quick. Classic mode is where you chose a character and have a premade set of battles. I have the same problem with classic mode and single player battles because it is practically the same thing. World of light is the big story mode in this game but is just again the same as single player battle except it’s really really stretched out. Now just because the solo play isn’t great doesn’t mean this game is bad. If you have a switch go get this game already.… Expand
  17. YourFriendNeo
    Apr 15, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros Ultimate is a damn well amazing game but, it has its flaws such as Bad online, DLC at launch for a full priced game and, very limited story mode. this is my second favorite in the franchise because its game play is the best in the series but, i still prefer brawl because of its amazing story, adding final smashes, great cetacean, level editor and, finally adding thirdSuper smash bros Ultimate is a damn well amazing game but, it has its flaws such as Bad online, DLC at launch for a full priced game and, very limited story mode. this is my second favorite in the franchise because its game play is the best in the series but, i still prefer brawl because of its amazing story, adding final smashes, great cetacean, level editor and, finally adding third party charterers. i hate to see people giving this game a zero though just because they didn't get their omega favorite character in smash. In my personal opinion i would wait another 5 years for a better ultimate and, i wouldn't want Sakuri to push himself as hard as he did making this game in 2 years and instead took his time. overall i give it an 8, i realy just want brawl ported to switch if you couldn't tell.… Expand
  18. Azantii
    May 4, 2019
    8
    The best Smash so far. The shining roster shows an immense amount of care put into it and every character, move, and stage feels polished and full. The Smash experience itself is the best it has ever been.

    The game survives a lackluster single-player mode, awful online (which I tend to blame more on Nintendo than on the game itself), and a poorly implemented buffer system by being too    The best Smash so far. The shining roster shows an immense amount of care put into it and every character, move, and stage feels polished and full. The Smash experience itself is the best it has ever been.

    The game survives a lackluster single-player mode, awful online (which I tend to blame more on Nintendo than on the game itself), and a poorly implemented buffer system by being too darn fun. It wouldn't feel right to give this game a lower score with how well-made it is and how fantastically it works, despite a few shortcomings.    … Expand
  19. Speedie
    May 2, 2019
    8
    The game as a whole is so satisfying to play, with every attack feeling skillful and accurate. As a party game and competitive game, Smash stands out above just about every other fighting game, and the new Adventure mode can keep anybody playing the game whether or not the friends are around. If played like a new version of one of its predecessors, Melee, then this game is the new andThe game as a whole is so satisfying to play, with every attack feeling skillful and accurate. As a party game and competitive game, Smash stands out above just about every other fighting game, and the new Adventure mode can keep anybody playing the game whether or not the friends are around. If played like a new version of one of its predecessors, Melee, then this game is the new and improved Smash. That being said, the online servers are really bad, even five months after the game's release, several updates, and the fact that the game is on the Switch. With a new ranked system in a competitive fighting game, you think it would be their primary focus to perfect the online, but now. Not only do the connection issues make the game unplayable at times, but even when you do get into a good game, there's a chance it's not the mode you have as your preferred mode, meaning you'll lose rank based off of a game mode you didn't even want.

    The online feature of this game could have made it the last Smash Nintendo ever needed to made, but there are still some flaws that the game has always struggled with. Play this game with your friends, or at LAN tournaments, but don't be driven away by the online as so many people have been already.    … Expand
  20. Super0
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    this game has some great mechanics with all the variety you can use in battles and with all the other content like stage builder, VR battles, classic mode. adventure. spirits, custom smash. etc and it can leave you entertained in every way from its giant almost 80 character roster to 103 stages and even more i cant right about in this review to me this game is almost a 10 out of 10 if itthis game has some great mechanics with all the variety you can use in battles and with all the other content like stage builder, VR battles, classic mode. adventure. spirits, custom smash. etc and it can leave you entertained in every way from its giant almost 80 character roster to 103 stages and even more i cant right about in this review to me this game is almost a 10 out of 10 if it had a more interesting story mode and can be played all day every day and had better online but overall this game is definitely my most played on my switch… Expand
  21. 907Colton
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    so now that smash ultimate as released its final character i will rewrite a new review for it

    starting with the roster which i mean look at it its massive end of story the balancing is fantastic as every character sees play at top level single player there is a lot to offer from stage builder to home run contest to the adventure mode to spirits and more online mode *deep breath* is    so now that smash ultimate as released its final character i will rewrite a new review for it

    starting with the roster which i mean look at it its massive end of story
    the balancing is fantastic as every character sees play at top level

    single player there is a lot to offer from stage builder to home run contest to the adventure mode to spirits and more
    online mode *deep breath* is ultimates biggest problem as the online is bad really bad at times it is perfect and at other times it is unplayable. Online matchmaking is dumb gsp makes no darn sense and it supports really annoying campy playstyles.

    while the online is a problem when it does work (which for me is a majority of the time) it is fantastic and with so much variety i say this game is a must have for all switch owners    … Expand
  22. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    A funny patigame that will captivate for more than one hour. Dozens of arenas and heroes, each of which requires a unique approach. The best fighting game on the platform.
  23. Sijun
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    Without doubt it is a great game with awesome fighting mechanics. The biggest problem is the online feature. It isnt good at all and that is the main reason why I did not give 10/10.
    The single player campain is fun and all but I honestly wished for more - something like a real story would've been great. To write a decent text-based storyline cant be that hard.
    All in all a really great    Without doubt it is a great game with awesome fighting mechanics. The biggest problem is the online feature. It isnt good at all and that is the main reason why I did not give 10/10.
    The single player campain is fun and all but I honestly wished for more - something like a real story would've been great. To write a decent text-based storyline cant be that hard.
    All in all a really great game that is worth every penny but if you lack offline-friends who want to play with you a fighting game this game isnt as good as it can be.    … Expand
  24. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    If the online wasn't in such an unstable state this would definitely be a 9.
  25. SilverGriever
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    This is definitely the best technical Smash Bros game. The one with the best gameplay and character roster. In that sense it's the most ULTIMATE. But the lack of single player content stops it from being my favorite. Didn't care for the spirit board or the World of Light campaign. For someone who doesn't care about playing online, and doesn't get many chances to play offline with friends,This is definitely the best technical Smash Bros game. The one with the best gameplay and character roster. In that sense it's the most ULTIMATE. But the lack of single player content stops it from being my favorite. Didn't care for the spirit board or the World of Light campaign. For someone who doesn't care about playing online, and doesn't get many chances to play offline with friends, I can't rate it any higher.… Expand
  26. yetimand
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    this game is a great party game but if youre frends or family are not playing its boring
  27. Shimmeywill
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    A good time with friends and a strong selection of characters. Easy to learn but with many fighting game fundamentals.
  28. Spsteveo
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Love the game play and the varying modes!

    Hate how long winded it is to open all characters. I don't have all those hours to spend unlocking them so frustrating to months down the line to have limited available.

    The gameplay is smooth, chaotic blend of gorgeous colours and action!
    Great as solo or playing friends on the go.
  29. RedXTL
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    Smash Bros Ultimate Definitely Deserves The Name Ultimate. It has a character for everybody. Mostly balanced to some extent. At Launch It was a bit rough but with the inclusion of dlc and other updates like home-run contest. It can do with a lot of work but if they keep on the same track as the past 10 months it should be fantastic.
  30. AppleM51
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    This Game is Great At times or its Frustating At Times
    (At least for me)
    So many characters So many Modes (That people don't play anymore) Banjo-Kazooie Inclusion Is Great Though This Game is Really Easy to get Burnt out of The Online Sucks Which is Bad because not everyone has a person to play with so this is the only way they can play without Boring CPU Fights Its Great But Can Be    This Game is Great At times or its Frustating At Times
    (At least for me)
    So many characters
    So many Modes (That people don't play anymore)
    Banjo-Kazooie Inclusion Is Great
    Though This Game is Really Easy to get Burnt out of
    The Online Sucks Which is Bad because not everyone has a person to play with so this is the only way they can play without Boring CPU Fights
    Its Great But Can Be Infuriating At times
    Also I Don't Like Spirits Mode And i only did it to 100% The Game    … Expand
  31. Cafe_8bits
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    A amazing game. Straight up fun and engaging, with a nice multiplayer (which the online could be better, but...) and nice gameplay. For a big fan of the series, this could be the best Smash in terms of content, but still its not the best Smash in terms of new things added for a sequel.
    You must play it if you have a Switch.
  32. QuAc
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    The core game play is really fun, but the online is garbage in every way. i have over 500 hours in this game including training mode, playing with others, and the single player content. but Id rather have smash 4 online. players of wildly different ranks can play against each other, which is not fun for either player. the worse player gets completely bodied and the higher up player easilyThe core game play is really fun, but the online is garbage in every way. i have over 500 hours in this game including training mode, playing with others, and the single player content. but Id rather have smash 4 online. players of wildly different ranks can play against each other, which is not fun for either player. the worse player gets completely bodied and the higher up player easily beats the worse and gets no GSP out of it for their time. The core game play is the best so far. If the online wasn't the worst **** since brawl tripping it would be a ten.… Expand
  33. Ukalaylee
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Sakurai has yet again made another amazing video game for Nintendo's consoles, Super Smash Bros Ultimate has everything the fans ever wanted, it has all the characters, almost all the stages and huge soundtracks for each series that is represented in the game, although World of Light in my opinion is a bit repetitive.
  34. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
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  35. Allu23
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    The game is amazing and gameplay.
    But if you play long, it gets boring.
    That story isnt that good.
  36. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    8
    Smash Bros at its best, for sure. The tight fighting mechanics are so clean and responsive, it's practically the most fun I've had playing as modern Sonic for a while! But seriously, with its mind-boggling character lineup and plenty of locations, this party game still goes strong.
  37. ThePSButton
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Todos están aquí... menos una campaña digna... o un online estable... y que sea esto supuestamente la entrega "definitiva" y no tenga trofeos me parece bien gachito.

    Ah, pero a la hora de jugar. Una delicia. El punto más alto de la franquicia, incluso lo prefiero sobre Melee. ¿La plantilla? Una verdadera locura y difícilmente se repetirá en el futuro.
  38. xSnipeZ
    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.
  39. Luisxd88
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    El juego es bastante bueno entretenido El modo aventura es una delicia pero a veces puede ser muy repetitivo
    Pd los dlcs estan rotos
  40. ElSmasher
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate lives up to its name. An impressive roster, over 100 courses and great extras and parameters, La Da, certainly recycled from the Wii U opus, remains to be seen. With the OST we are well in the pantheon of video games, a museum well respected except 2 negative points. The spirit mode, the long, but boring story mode and the spirits replaces the trophies, a seriousSuper Smash Bros Ultimate lives up to its name. An impressive roster, over 100 courses and great extras and parameters, La Da, certainly recycled from the Wii U opus, remains to be seen. With the OST we are well in the pantheon of video games, a museum well respected except 2 negative points. The spirit mode, the long, but boring story mode and the spirits replaces the trophies, a serious shortage of time for our dear Sakurai. The 2nd black point is the disastrous online world (Nintendo does not know how to do online). Impossible to play in a service at 20 euros a year. Of course, it is obvious that this opus is excellent (the return of the classic mode, ost ect ...) in spite of certain points ... I will have mi mi 8.5 but seen online (and this site) ...… Expand
  41. TheBrosOnTheNet
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    The adventure mode is complete and challenging just like the boss fights, the roster contains a lot of characters despite some of historical videogame characters miss but the graphics are good and the game itself is fun. Of course the online needs to be fixed and the fandom is toxic, but we all now that Smash is a really good game.
  42. Simplified
    May 11, 2020
    8
    A great fighting game that's easy to sink many hours into with friends, this game's only downfall is its seldom difficult control scheme.
  43. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    8
    The fact that this game manages to be so good both for casual and competitive players is a performance which is almost unmatched. Except for other games in the smash series which are pretty similar.
  44. Camlost
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Un juego la verdad que divierte y se adapta muy bien al nintendo switch, brutal. la unica pega el sistema onlineee.... un asco ;(
  45. RegularWaffles
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This is the best smash bros game by far. I am new to series but I am not a fan of fighting games yet this game managed to intrigue my interest and being able to play it on the go and being able to play with friends makes it very enjoyable. However, the 8/10 comes from the emptiness and lack of will to play it without others. Tldr- great multiplayer game, decent singleplayer.
  46. eduterr
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    El juego es muy bueno y entretenido, aunque en Elite Smash agradarían ajustes para cambiar de personaje mientras peleas con alguien y algo mejor establecido en cuanto al modo de juego similar a For Fun y For Glory. Sé que esto es aparte del juego, pero el online sigue siendo muy malo y si perjudica demasiado la experiencia de juego en este Smash.
  47. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    An impressive package with surprising depth for a chaotic party brawler, the weak story mode detracts a little from the overall experience and the DLC character choices are very hit or miss.
  48. robotchipmunk
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This is the fighting game to play which is easy to learn but really hard to master.

    One con is that while this is the most balanced smash bros game ever, there still needs to be a lot more balancing because some characters are just straight up better than others.

    Another con is that online is just infuriating sometimes.
  49. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    El Smash definitivo, lleno de personajes, mapas, ataques y manteniendo la esencia de la saga, tiene un diez para jugar con amigos o solo, pero tristemente le pondré un 8 debido al problema mas grave de este juego, y ese es el competitivo, no por desbalanceo sino por los tristes servidores de nintendo, es imposible jugar bien al online, ni aunque pagues la suscripción, que ya debería darteEl Smash definitivo, lleno de personajes, mapas, ataques y manteniendo la esencia de la saga, tiene un diez para jugar con amigos o solo, pero tristemente le pondré un 8 debido al problema mas grave de este juego, y ese es el competitivo, no por desbalanceo sino por los tristes servidores de nintendo, es imposible jugar bien al online, ni aunque pagues la suscripción, que ya debería darte acceso a unos servidores buenos, cumple, es triste ver que este juego se acabe quedando sin tocar hasta que viene gente a casa simplemente por tener un multijugador para nada disfrutable.… Expand
  50. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
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  51. giordanomike
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Gran juego, tiene un modo historia repetitivo y no muy convincente, pero el contenido que tiene el juego es brutal, sin duda es el mejor juego de peleas con relación a contenido, tiene controles precisos y cómodos, (cuando llevas más de 5 horas de juego), el online debe mejorar es muy incomodo cuando tienes buena señal de wi-fi pero la otra persona no, el juego es recomendable, pese a losGran juego, tiene un modo historia repetitivo y no muy convincente, pero el contenido que tiene el juego es brutal, sin duda es el mejor juego de peleas con relación a contenido, tiene controles precisos y cómodos, (cuando llevas más de 5 horas de juego), el online debe mejorar es muy incomodo cuando tienes buena señal de wi-fi pero la otra persona no, el juego es recomendable, pese a los puntos negativos que mencione, la jugabilidad en general es maravillosa.… Expand
  52. Jonah_LT_06
    May 3, 2021
    8
    So many characters, so many stages, this game is just awesome

    There is just so much that this game does completely right. Bringing back every single character in the base game was just a brilliant idea, but also a very ambitious one. At first, in the e3 presentation of 2018 I thought to myself, “dang, this game is probably gonna be pretty hard for newcomers to pick up” but that was just    So many characters, so many stages, this game is just awesome

    There is just so much that this game does completely right. Bringing back every single character in the base game was just a brilliant idea, but also a very ambitious one. At first, in the e3 presentation of 2018 I thought to myself, “dang, this game is probably gonna be pretty hard for newcomers to pick up” but that was just me being stupid, ok? You start out with the original 8 characters from super smash bros on the n64, and if you play a lot of classic mode, then you’ll unlock all the characters pretty quickly. I set out to clear classic mode with every character, and I found that whenever you beat classic mode for the first time with a character, you unlock a new one. Speaking of new characters, HOLY MOLY they put in almost every highly requested character. Ridley, king k rool, banjo kazooie, Minecraft Steve. And with the mii costumes, we got sans and cuphead. This game isn’t a life changing experience, but it is a doorway to hundreds of hours of fun.    … Expand
  53. Kittin
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    They need to add Bandana Waddle Dee to smash bros. Ultimate. Everyone wants him!!
  54. deester
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    The more I think about it, the more I realize how polarizing this game is; it has phenomenal gameplay and characters, with gorgeous graphics, but it lacks in the single player department and the online component needs a lot of work. I want to give it a higher score, but it's lacking in so many areas that previous games got right.
  55. Agentep99
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    Great amount of content, and it's clear that a lot of love was put into it, with great amounts of effort put into celebrating videogames as a whole
  56. cytoplasm
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    A solid party game. Many characters=new ways to play the game. The mechanics are very fun in this game and it's genuinely a must play with friends.
  57. Inorde
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    As a newcomer to Smash this was quite overwhelming. Basically it's a fighting game with lots and lots of characters and lots and lots of options. Then there's the single player campaign with and endless stream of special power-ups en ways to enhance your abilities. The many stages have lots of things that can happen. What you end up with is a load of surprises every time you start theAs a newcomer to Smash this was quite overwhelming. Basically it's a fighting game with lots and lots of characters and lots and lots of options. Then there's the single player campaign with and endless stream of special power-ups en ways to enhance your abilities. The many stages have lots of things that can happen. What you end up with is a load of surprises every time you start the game, and the only way to master it is by playing hundreds and hundreds of hours to master the different fighters and to learn all there is to learn in this massive game.

    I'm still not hooked on the game, but there's no denying that this game is very big and very well-executed. There are just so many ways to play the game, and there's so much to discover. The difficulty can be set very low. And although a victory isn't very satisfying then it allows you to discover what your character can do. Classic mode automatically ups the difficulty if you win too easily.

    Multiplayer I've mainly done locally. It's fun even if you lose. There's a lot of options to setup tournaments.

    All in all this is a very extensive game. I'm not a fan but still have 50+ hours invested in it. If any game on Switch is worth buying for the content alone it's this.    … Expand
  58. agapokolo
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    This truly is the ultimate Smash Bros experience. It is exceptionally enjoyable when playing with friends. Unfortunately, for me, it gets a little repetitive when playing alone.
  59. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    8
    The most ambitious Smash Bros game every, its amazing how many content this game has. From the characters, the scenarios and music. I felt very disappointed with the story mode, it was fight after fight with no many cutscenes and interaction between the characters. The boss fights were the best part of the campaing. I just enjoyed Smash Bros Brawl more just for the story mode.
  60. AaronAC
    Feb 24, 2021
    8
    A game that is great whether you have friends over or are playing against the basement living players of the online mode. The game still has it charm even playing against the NPCs, although the story mode is not something i could get into but I would still recommend this game nether the less.
  61. Wrecktangled
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    A great party game, that also can be played competitively. There is so much depth to discover here, yet you can just sit down with a bunch of your friends and punch each other as well. it is a must own game on your Switch. I havent dove head deep into this as much as many others, but perhaps I will someday.
  62. DrPebba
    May 12, 2021
    8
    This is a great game, its fun, the roster is huge, if you play with friends fun is guaranted, it has great stages, and overral probably the best smash bros, some of the problems are that the world of light is really cheap and bad, there isnt to much single player to do, and there arent trophies but thats probably personal. the game is overral great its a must have if you have a switch
  63. urtooslow
    May 24, 2021
    8
    This game is very fun but it's not for casual players at all and probably will never be. The game's online mode is crowded with players who have played the game much longer than you and will never let you play the game for fun but rather for competitiveness. If you're a casual getting this game cause everyone else gets it and not to play it 6 hours a day, then don't get it cause you'reThis game is very fun but it's not for casual players at all and probably will never be. The game's online mode is crowded with players who have played the game much longer than you and will never let you play the game for fun but rather for competitiveness. If you're a casual getting this game cause everyone else gets it and not to play it 6 hours a day, then don't get it cause you're gonna be throwing your switch across the wall an hour into online… Expand
  64. Matthew257
    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.
  65. ZeKaf
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Its fun game, the fighter pass is good because it offers new mechanic, stage, and music
    The world of light and spirit is fun but its just one time thing The online is the worst part of this game. Its laggy and not fun. Please add another section in online play without me worrying about stupid gsp. The arena is not making it better because you have to wait another player to play with you    Its fun game, the fighter pass is good because it offers new mechanic, stage, and music
    The world of light and spirit is fun but its just one time thing The online is the worst part of this game. Its laggy and not fun. Please add another section in online play without me worrying about stupid gsp. The arena is not making it better because you have to wait another player to play with you for a long time    … Expand
  66. Playin
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    This game is fun to play with friends. The online is terrible,world of light isn't good as subspace. Classic mode is great,creating my mii character was fun, and this can never old yet.
  67. Zu343
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    A fantastic fighting game but my favourite ist Brawl for the WII because the story mode is epic. Ultimate needs a story mode.
  68. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Fun game. I don't know what else to say but I have to write more so I can upload this. It's good. Bowser is the best. **** the Fire Emblem Characters.
  69. nintendofan721
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    This is the ultimate Super Smash Bros game! There is so much content with way more than ever before! Literally every single character from past games is in with no one cut, while there are a few great newcomers too like Inkling, Ridley and King K Rool. There are over 100 stages with most of them being retro stages that are graphically updated to look way better! There’s over 900 musicThis is the ultimate Super Smash Bros game! There is so much content with way more than ever before! Literally every single character from past games is in with no one cut, while there are a few great newcomers too like Inkling, Ridley and King K Rool. There are over 100 stages with most of them being retro stages that are graphically updated to look way better! There’s over 900 music tracks, which is massive, and most of these tunes are bangers! The core gameplay is the best we’ve seen in the series so far, it’s really smooth and controls well. World of light was okay but nowhere near the magic of the Subspace Emissary in brawl. Feels more like a long series of event matches. There aren’t as many side modes which is one of my favourite things about the series. They did add Home Run Contest and Stage Builder later on but they should have been there from the start. I love this game on its own but the main reason I can’t give it a higher score is due to the direction it went down post launch. It now feels like the game is nothing but a vehicle to create hype. It’s being targeted towards YouTubers and twitch streamers who scream and overreact to some dumb character announcement. There is so much more to the Super Smash Bros franchise than just characters. I feel like Sakurai has taken the series into a bad direction with the DLC. Speaking of the DLC, most of the characters we got are awful with only a couple that I thought were cool to see. Super Smash Bros is supposed to be a fighting/party game where elements from across Nintendo’s different franchises come together and provide the best experience possible. Now it’s like anyone from any video game can get in which ruins it. Luckily they are done with the DLC so they can’t rely on Smash to create hype anymore. But overall, Ultimate is a good game and a great experience if you’re looking for tons of characters and stages.… Expand
  70. Nestrooo
    May 5, 2022
    8
    the most ambitious and grand smash game for sure, the combat is okay, though 90 characters sure do help diversify it. also features Knuckles the echidna from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
  71. Strife69420
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    Enjoyable gameplay. Fairly fast paced in terms of competitive rule-sets, and casual gameplay is also quite fun with a variety of fun and enjoyable items to use. However, after playing for quite a while it gets incredibly stale. Pretty fun game, but does not quite have all that much variety to it in my opinion.
  72. OtaldoXL
    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
  73. DolphinReviews
    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.
  74. CollectorCarter
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    It’s a very good smash game that is an absolute joy to play with friends! The fact that everyone is there is awesome! Unfortunately the lack of waluigi caused a 2 point decrease
  75. TheThunderbird
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Super fun fighting/party to play with your friends and family. So many characters and stages to choose from that it will keep you busy for a long time. Characters have many different fighting styles that everyone can play how they want. (Unless you just platform camp as Steve). The problem with the game is World of Light is FAR to long, tedious, and repetitive. You just do the sameSuper fun fighting/party to play with your friends and family. So many characters and stages to choose from that it will keep you busy for a long time. Characters have many different fighting styles that everyone can play how they want. (Unless you just platform camp as Steve). The problem with the game is World of Light is FAR to long, tedious, and repetitive. You just do the same thing for 30 hours, but I got bored after around 8 hours. Also while they did get patched in later, the fact that the game had tons of missing modes and still has some missing modes is a sin. Also spirits are a cheap nock off of trophies.… Expand
  76. Beatsaberzzz
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    This is one of the best multiplayer games out there and games out there in general due to the roster, the visuals and the gameplay. However the game kinda went down hill when the second round of dlc came out. I wasn't really mad when they added random and unnecessary characters to volume 2 of dlc but they were so underwhelming and so incredibly overpowered especially with them adding soraThis is one of the best multiplayer games out there and games out there in general due to the roster, the visuals and the gameplay. However the game kinda went down hill when the second round of dlc came out. I wasn't really mad when they added random and unnecessary characters to volume 2 of dlc but they were so underwhelming and so incredibly overpowered especially with them adding sora and his broken special moves and recovery. Other than the second round of dlc this game is so so so good.… Expand
  77. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    I recently played Super Mario Bros. Ultimate and I must say, it is an amazing game! The graphics are stunning, the controls are smooth, and the levels are challenging yet fun. I love the fact that there are so many characters to choose from, each with their own unique abilities. The game also has a great soundtrack that adds to the overall experience. My only minor complaint is that someI recently played Super Mario Bros. Ultimate and I must say, it is an amazing game! The graphics are stunning, the controls are smooth, and the levels are challenging yet fun. I love the fact that there are so many characters to choose from, each with their own unique abilities. The game also has a great soundtrack that adds to the overall experience. My only minor complaint is that some of the levels can be frustratingly difficult, but that's just part of the challenge. Overall, I would highly recommend this game to any Mario fan or anyone who loves a good platformer. It definitely deserves an 8 out of 10 rating!… Expand
  78. gamess
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    Very good fighting and party game so far. I have been playing for hours and still have so many to unlock. will leave space to increase my score when I unlock more stuff......
  79. Cakiws
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    Smash ultimate introduces new characters, they got back the old characters from melee, brawl and Wii U/3Ds, a new mechanic the parry, new modes, is a ultimate solid smash game, some characters are a bit stronger than others in a specifically way, but is a common stuff in a fighting game, the game have this punch, shield back, punch, shield, back, makes me nervous fr, sometimes is hard toSmash ultimate introduces new characters, they got back the old characters from melee, brawl and Wii U/3Ds, a new mechanic the parry, new modes, is a ultimate solid smash game, some characters are a bit stronger than others in a specifically way, but is a common stuff in a fighting game, the game have this punch, shield back, punch, shield, back, makes me nervous fr, sometimes is hard to win against some characters, the music is awesome, the modes are good, the concept of spirits is interesting.… Expand
  80. Pasqui
    May 2, 2023
    8
    Even tough this genre isn't exactly my piece of cake, I've had so much fun playing this game with friends. The gameplay is fast, simple to learn but difficult to master.
  81. MisterWizard
    Jul 20, 2023
    8
    Really fun game to play with friends or alone (if you don't have any). The gameplay is so smooth, and I like playing this while watching a twitch stream or something. If you don't have it already, I recommend buying it, it's really good.
  82. Bandrem2
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Smash bros ultimate is suprisingly fun to play, i get sucked into it for some reason.
  83. drlowdon
    Aug 7, 2022
    7
    The fifth instalment in the Super Smash Bros. Series retains the series traditional gameplay with players controlling one of the various characters on offer and attempting to knock their opponents out of the arena.

    With more characters and game modes to choose from than ever, Ultimate is arguably the best in the series and will certainly please fans. Overall however it’s not really much    The fifth instalment in the Super Smash Bros. Series retains the series traditional gameplay with players controlling one of the various characters on offer and attempting to knock their opponents out of the arena.

    With more characters and game modes to choose from than ever, Ultimate is arguably the best in the series and will certainly please fans. Overall however it’s not really much of an evolution from the previous titles, and as a result I lost interest fairly quickly.    … Expand
  84. Dark_D3s7r0y3r
    Dec 8, 2018
    7
    The adventure mode is so bad, has filled me with so much hatred and malice, that it has marred the rest of the game for me. It's very rare that less content would have made a game better, but I feel insulted for being presented with such garbage and told that it's something to do.

    I'd honestly rather slice my arm open than be forced to subject myself to such an onslaught of garbage.    The adventure mode is so bad, has filled me with so much hatred and malice, that it has marred the rest of the game for me. It's very rare that less content would have made a game better, but I feel insulted for being presented with such garbage and told that it's something to do.

    I'd honestly rather slice my arm open than be forced to subject myself to such an onslaught of garbage. They put no thought into fun, and story is nonexistent. It's a complete waste of dev time and resources that feels like a full-force slap to the face. This is shameful.

    The rest of the game is great, of course. It's Smash, it's formulaic at this point and this game hasn't really done anything *new,* exactly, but it's a fun fighter.    … Expand
  85. iozay
    Jan 6, 2019
    7
    Its a great game and I love it, probably one of the best multiplayer games ever. The only downside is that the online experience is horrible. Which should not be possible for this day and age. - Especially if you charge an additional fee for it.

    Still, the game is great and they did a terrific job. With the exception of Nintendo Switch Online (Dare I say, offline?).
  86. FrothySlider
    Dec 24, 2018
    7
    To make my opinions as clear as possible I'm separating this review into Smash, Games and More, Spirits, and Online. Before that I want to get some all-encompassing elements out of the way. The fighting feels great. My one gripe is with the reduced lag on many moves, which makes punishing certain things feel frustrating. I know this comes down to personal preference, but I feel the shieldTo make my opinions as clear as possible I'm separating this review into Smash, Games and More, Spirits, and Online. Before that I want to get some all-encompassing elements out of the way. The fighting feels great. My one gripe is with the reduced lag on many moves, which makes punishing certain things feel frustrating. I know this comes down to personal preference, but I feel the shield and dodging nerfs did enough to weaken defensive play. Besides that the game looks and sounds beautiful.

    Smash
    The addition of a crew battle mode in the form of squad strike is the biggest addition. Its nice that you can play it as one player or a group. Smash-down is another welcomed inclusion, allowing you to keep track of who you have and haven't played yet. Overall I have no complaints for this mode.

    Games and More: (MINOR SPOILERS FOR CLASSIC MODE)
    Classic mode is better than it has ever been. The specialized story modes are a nice touch, and the unique bosses for some characters are a welcomed surprise. Sonic, Pokemon, and Mother feel like odd exclusions from this, considering Pokemon and Mother had their own bosses in subspace emissary. Besides that stadium events being gone doesn't upset me, unlike the absence of stage builder. It isn't a tragedy, but its a mode many people, myself included, found a lot of enjoyment in.

    Spirits: The Buzz Buzz one is the best one
    Theres not much bad I can say about spirits but theres not much good either. Its very novel. Many Unique fights feel unbeatable without spirits that remove the entire gimmick (Ashley's control flipping). It mostly funny references with little gimmicks to make them more accurate. The main thing I have umbrage with is that some of the spirits inadvertently spoil large plot points for many games. I want to be transparent, I haven't beaten world of light yet. Grinding through low level spirits and searching for the specific character I need to get past a certain point isn't particularly compelling. I think the Spirit Board is Wonderfull. The spirits feel designed as quick distractions from the meatier parts of the game.

    Online: Its bad
    EVERYTHING IS RANKED. Unless you go digging through lobbies anything you do in quickly will effect your GSP. Besides all the regular Nintendo Online stuff (Friend codes, no invite system, no voice chat...) there are other glaring absences from this mode. No Squad Strike or Smashdown. Why even add them if you aren't going to let people play them. I don't think Nintendo understands that people like to play their games online. Wheres tournaments? We had them offline only, then online only, and now back to offline only. No indication of rank. League of Legends, Dragon ball FighterZ, Counter Strike. All these games have multiple ranks and show what you need to rank up. Elite smash is this ambiguous number thats constantly changing, with no tracker showing what you need.

    Online 2: Its really bad
    You can't spectate running matches, You can't taunt. You can't even choose what game mode you wan't to play. Nintendo is so behind the ball on this, it's inexcusable, and this is their big online game of the year. Its so easy to fix to. Make a ranked lobby thats Final D and Battlefield. Add squad strike and smash down at least in private lobbies. Add online tournament creation. We already had it in Smash 4. Let me invite people through my switch and let me taunt when I three stock a little Mac by throwing him off the stage.

    Smash Ultimate really is a great game. The gameplay feels better than ever and the classic mode is better than ever. World of Light isn't a fully realized adventure, but more a collection of neat fights taking place on an enormous map. Melee Adventure, Subspace Emissary, and even Smash Run on the 3DS did more for me in that department. The online is absolutely terrible. Its missing so many features that exist in modern games, or even older games for that matter. For so many people online is the main way they are going to enjoy the game, and it is so lacking that it brings the entire experience down.    … Expand
  87. Cosmozerk
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    As far as gameplay goes, this is without a doubt my favorite Smash game, it brings back many old mechanics, while also introducing new ones. Yet, the barrier for entry is not high, so even if ya wanna treat it like a party game, anyone can pick up a character and have fun.

    Which is a good thing considering just how big the roster is, I mean, they brought back every character from every    As far as gameplay goes, this is without a doubt my favorite Smash game, it brings back many old mechanics, while also introducing new ones. Yet, the barrier for entry is not high, so even if ya wanna treat it like a party game, anyone can pick up a character and have fun.

    Which is a good thing considering just how big the roster is, I mean, they brought back every character from every previous games, and to this day they're still adding new fighters, even if the DLC is rather expensive. But at least some of them also add new stages and music, tho even if ya don't bother with the extra content, the base game already has a good selection of stages and an incredible soundtrack full of remixes and new tracks for pretty much every series present, that is just pure ear candy.

    Not sure if I can say the same for the visuals tho, they're kinda like a more gritty version of Smash Wii U's style, which kinda makes it seem like everything is covered in dust. Not a big deal, but I think the Wii U version still has the better aesthetics, but at least the new visual effects make up for it in some regard, plus the game runs like butter.

    All of the above aspects are pretty good, however, there are some problems I have with this game that prevent it from being better than Smash for Wii U overall. I am mostly referring to the single-player offerings. Sure, there are tons of characters and stages, but that's for the main smash mode. Everything surrounding it is really half-baked. Classic mode is the only worthwhile, long-term mode for single player, and to be fair, it's pretty good since now every character has a thematic variation of it and it will end in a different boss battle depending on the fighter you're using, like Master hand, Ganon, Dracula, etc.

    That's all well and good, however, the rest simply doesn't hold up. Sure, World of Light is amusing for the first 2 hours, but it quickly became mind-numbingly repetitive, as all you're doing is fighting over and over and over again. It doesn't even have a lot of cool cinematics like Brawl, and yet it's twice as long. It's clear a lot of time and care went into this mode, as every fight represents a spirit character from a certain franchise, and the map is beautifully crafted. I appreciate that, but it's just way too long, tedious and boring for it to hold any re-play value.

    And that's basically all the game really has to offer, no really. All-stars has been reduced to just another version of multi-man melee, instead of the strategic endurance round it used to be, on top of the other versions the game has, and rest is stage creator, sandbag and training mode.

    This is such a shame, considering this is a franchise that usually likes to pack its games with LOADS of content for the player who likes to play the game solo. Smash Wii U, alone, had Classic mode, All-stars, Master & Crazy orders, challenges to complete, Events which was basically mission mode, Smash Tour, playable NES and SNES games, Trophy collection, and all the other little modes like Stage Builder, Training, Stadium, etc. And on TOP of that, it also had custom moves and stat bonuses for amiibo.

    Ultimate simply doesn't compare. Its main smash mode is as great as ever, and now you can even do offline tourneys and make permanent rule sets, but besides classic mode that's it. There is no other incentive to go back to the game after sloughing through World of Light and unlocking all the characters unless you're really into fighting CPUs and doing all the challenges. Especially considering that the online is still pretty lacking.

    Sure, Smash shines most when it's a multiplayer game, but quite frankly, that goes for any game of that nature. And as someone who mostly plays Smash alone, I was left rather disappointed. And no, Spirit events are not enough, because spirits are just glorified stickers, I much prefer getting a trophy and being able to view it in all its glory. But of course, Ultimate doesn't even have trophies or custom moves outside of the Miis.

    Simply put, Smash Ultimate (or Special in Japan) doesn't live up to that title on the whole. It's still Smash Bros, it's still a blast to play with friends, or if ya like to fight lvl9 CPUs all day, but the complete package is far below what was set previously, on what I still think is the best Smash game of them all, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. A better roster doesn't make for a better game.    … Expand
  88. setuis
    Jan 24, 2019
    7
    As a newer player to smash i dislike the fact that the golden mushroom spirits etc are limited time events. Makes it impossible to win one. Have two chance a day or have to be online at specfic time is pretty bad. Would surely annoy someone trying to collect all the sprites etc. If they release these as free DLC at somepoint it would be fine.. But considering the ambido stuffAs a newer player to smash i dislike the fact that the golden mushroom spirits etc are limited time events. Makes it impossible to win one. Have two chance a day or have to be online at specfic time is pretty bad. Would surely annoy someone trying to collect all the sprites etc. If they release these as free DLC at somepoint it would be fine.. But considering the ambido stuff unlocking things in ninedo gamse like epona's horse in breath of wild i don't count on it. Nintendo should make digital ambidos...… Expand
  89. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    7
    Magnifico juego, si te gustan los juegos estilo Brawl... y yo no soy uno de ellos.
    Ahun que es cierto que el modo historia es muy dinamico y entretenido. Sea como sea es un must de NS.
  90. SaltyLodestar
    Dec 30, 2018
    7
    Ultimate is alright.
    A great smash game, great amount of content given today's standards, fun gameplay, more balanced. The whole nine yards. As a smash game, it checks all marks.
    Starting with; Single-Player (?) content. Technically speaking, it's very impressive everyone has a unique path to take, and you can even play classic with a friend. The 'Extra's' such as All Stars,    Ultimate is alright.
    A great smash game, great amount of content given today's standards, fun gameplay, more balanced. The whole nine yards. As a smash game, it checks all marks.

    Starting with;

    Single-Player (?) content.
    Technically speaking, it's very impressive everyone has a unique path to take, and you can even play classic with a friend.
    The 'Extra's' such as All Stars, Multi-Man, ect. Are okay, they fall under a little more frustrating then they are fun, even when you're skilled at the game since it goes through ridiculous difficulty spikes at various points in every mode, they can still be enjoyable if taken casually.
    Challenges have been reduced greatly and it is possible for even the average joe to 100% them now.

    'Smash'

    Ult's main 4 player modes are amazing, they improve and give features that have been desired ever since melee. Great for local or casual play.
    The new features such as Rulesets and Stage Morphing bring even more twist and turns to how to play this game and more options is always nice.

    World of Light.
    A wasted opportunity in every sense of the word.

    Not fun, to put it bluntly, a lot of the battles are very gimmicky, and what should result in your victory can result in your loss, also the spirit management is much more intrusive than even Brawl's sticker boosters. You could beat Brawl even on the highest difficulty with no stickers, and while you can do the same in Ultimate, the process will not be fun.
    The game mode forces you back and fourth and just deciding to into a random direction and hope for the best. Needing very specific spirits to progress, move through obstacles, and even fight. There is no indication of where to find them outside of shops. You quite literally have to hope for the best.

    A lot of fights even for skilled players are unnecessarily ridiculously tedious and even the music is worthy of a mention as it can drone on in your ear as there is no music diversity while traveling the world. Only when entering battles.
    WoL also has a few cinematic pieces, but they do absolutely nothing and we could honestly go without them. It doesn't make use of the characters outside of seeing them get stomped, but honestly not even that.
    There are a few truly fun battles, but overall World of Light is a terrible substitute for what was to replace Subspace.

    The Characters.

    We got everyone from Smash Wii U and 3DS and then some.
    The characters are mostly solid. Most of the echoes, even while fun, are relatively disappointing. They were all incredibly safe picks and had zero risk to their inclusion.

    Most of the characters are fair and balanced with a few outrageously ridiculous characters in every category, (Light, Med, Heavy.)

    But overall, even the roster is rather balanced. Good on them.

    Stages.

    Many stages have returned with HD upgrades.
    One of the best aspects of Ult. Not much more to say than that.

    Online.
    There are only two things that can truly be considered bad in Ultimate, Online is one of them.

    Matchmaking will sometimes just yolo it and place you in whatever it feels like. Even with the 'Preferred rules' setting you are not safe.

    Arena's are also excruciatingly cumbersome. To change rules you need to shut the arena down, remake it from the beginning, everyone has to renter and so on.

    You MUST do this to set it to 1v1, 4 Player Smash, 3 Player or Teams. It is a horrendous system and needs major changes before it's remotely decent.

    Connection is also shotty, but given the nature of the switch it is to be expected.
    Purchase a Lan Adapter to minimize frustration with connection if you can.
    Bugs: This deserves it's own space. Ultimate is 100% the buggiest smash game to date. During Quickplay you can choose a skin and end up with the default after winning, a VERY rare bug is actually the game giving you a different character all together. There is a potentially game breaking bug with 'finisher moves' disabling collision for a few seconds which is crucial as it can turn a victory into a loss. And there are ruleset bugs where the game registers rulesets that are NOT what has been selected. (Exclusive to online arenas it seems.) However there is a variation of this with stages (also arena exclusive) And there is a major bug in quickplay that can even cause your characters skin to change from what you selected and VERY rarely, into a different character all together. (This one seemed to have been patched though.) This makes the game feel rushed and incomplete. Despite these rather huge bugs at times, the game is still leagues better than most other games. Conclusion: Smash Ultimate is fun, large, and has plenty of diversity. It's a great game and smash game, but the few flaws it has are large enough that it cannot be called the perfect smash game. Still very much worth the purchase however.    … Expand
  91. auditbadger
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  92. mixotic
    May 20, 2019
    7
    In all honesty, while this game is fun and a good time with lots of people playing, I find it to be too chaotic personally. It’s really hard to keep track of what’s going on much less where are you are on the screen. It’s probably just not meant for me but I find a little less chaos to be more fun in a fighting game like this.
  93. Grease
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    Smash is a definitive console seller for the nintendo switch.

    Super smash bros ultimate feels like the franchise has reached it's peak and all the better for it. Smash is the biggest crossover game in history featuring over 70 characters with the wide majority being unique. Each character has assigned button presses, and they don't change so that's an overwhelming positive. What i mean    Smash is a definitive console seller for the nintendo switch.

    Super smash bros ultimate feels like the franchise has reached it's peak and all the better for it.
    Smash is the biggest crossover game in history featuring over 70 characters with the wide majority being unique. Each character has assigned button presses, and they don't change so that's an overwhelming positive. What i mean is, despite all characters having different moves and different strengths, the button inputs for a "smash attack" is the same so you don't have to learn different controls for every character allowing every single character accessible to any player as long as you put in some time.

    Smash features multiple modes this time around such as tournaments and the new addition of squad strike, allowing you to pick a group of characters to fight with and gradually move down the list. Unfortunately tournaments and squad strike cannot be taken online with other players aside from your friends list, it may come in an update but it's dissapointing this isn't possible like tournaments were in smash 4. The AI feels relatively reliable, the highest CPU level feels like a genuine challenge and the lowest,,, doesn't.

    smash bros features a new mode named "spirits", spirits come in the form of game characters who aren't playable fighters, such as viridi from kid icarus. These can grant buffs and benefits in battle allowing more interesting fights. You can obtain spirits from the spirit board, it allows you to choose from a selection from spirits, to obtain them you must fight in a quirky battle such as lightning floors and anti-gravity shifts, you can equip spirits to nullify these hazards and that's the beauty of spirits, assigning the perfect team. If you win the battle though unfortunately it's not over, there's a shield protecting the spirit with a gap in it, you need to successfully fire a bullet through the gap and hit the spirit to obtain it, this is annoying because if you miss the spirit and hit the shield altho the gap becomes wider the next time you see it, you lose the opportunity to obtain it despite winning the battle. Furthermore if you fail the battle you have to wait for it to appear on the spirit board again which could be ages considering the hundreds of spirits in the game. The other way to obtain is through a hefty single player mode named world of light, it revolves around a monster galeem killing the characters with kirby as the lone survivor, the single player revolves around exploring a realm to recover the fallen fighters, to do this you must fight the spirits in quirky battles like the spirit board. The single player is LONG, if you like world of light this will be ideal as it's easily a 30 hour story mode but it is repetitive and even when you think it's about to end.. trust me it doesn't. it will be a tedious and repetitive adventure if that isn't your thing, but luckily it was exactly what i wanted so i was satisfied.

    Classic mode returns but instead of having random battles with a fighter, each of the unique fighters has their own classic mode, with assigned enemies relating to their games, bayonetta for example will face angelic characters like Pit, since she kills angels in her own games. Each one is unique and relateable. There's also mob smash for challenging a horde of fighters and the return of amiibos and mii fighters, amiibos can be used for practice against certain character or unlocking spirits early.

    The main attraction is online however. Online you set preferred rules, stock, time or stamina battles, whether you want items and the stages to appear, however you are not guaranteed to get your preferred rules, you are likely to get your preferred rules thanks to a post-release patch but its not guranteed as the game tries to matchmake you with close opponents so you don't lag. It's annoying to select a 1v1 battle just to play free-for-all. Battle arenas do allow you to play with friends or viewers if you stream allowing more casual and fun battles with friends.

    Smash ultimate defines the fighting genre with multiple modes and a balanced roster, the roster is huge leading to a variety of characters and playstyles. with the inclusion of items and frantic battle stages, no match is like any other. The spirits are a fun new activity albeit having problems with the spirit boards mechanics and the world of light is a joy if it's your cup of tea but a tedious pain if it isn't

    pros:
    -balanced and massive roster
    -hefty single player and spirits mode
    -wonderful soundtrack
    - classic mode refined to the character
    -multitude of modes so it's never boring

    cons:
    - wol can be repetitive long and boring
    -online is unstable despite quality connections
    -online matchmaking is unpredictable
    -certain modes cannot be taken online despite being built perfectly for it    … Expand
  94. Kire_92
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    At the core this is an amazing game. The gameplay is good and satisfying and the game itself is packed with fun elements. The game truly shines when playing with friends and the fact that it’s easy for newcomers to pick it up and play means that I can enjoy it with all of my friends regardless of their prior gaming experience.

    My only big complaint is that the online mode is not    At the core this is an amazing game. The gameplay is good and satisfying and the game itself is packed with fun elements. The game truly shines when playing with friends and the fact that it’s easy for newcomers to pick it up and play means that I can enjoy it with all of my friends regardless of their prior gaming experience.

    My only big complaint is that the online mode is not implemented in a good way and that it lacks a good competitive system. Due to that my motivation has quickly dwindled for playing the game online which negatively affects my opinion of the game as a whole.    … Expand
  95. Killer007
    Dec 7, 2018
    7
    El el mejor juego de lucha de la historia, de verdad, es una obra maestra, sakurai es dios y ha conseguido lo imposible.
  96. eiecctro
    Jan 20, 2019
    7
    This is my first Smash Bros game and well, it was definitely overhyped, feels slightly above average. Good game, highly overhyped, perhaps as I learn to play more this review will change.
  97. Pantufas
    Dec 23, 2018
    7
    It's an overall great game, the game was already built in previous iterations, and the things this one bring in to the table aren't fantastic. The spirits sound fun however it's boring and repetitive. The new caracters are amazing and bring shame to some previous one.
    The game is really good with one major fault, the online is completely terrible, just horrendous. One of the worst    It's an overall great game, the game was already built in previous iterations, and the things this one bring in to the table aren't fantastic. The spirits sound fun however it's boring and repetitive. The new caracters are amazing and bring shame to some previous one.
    The game is really good with one major fault, the online is completely terrible, just horrendous. One of the worst implementations I've seen. You have a random number assigned at every caracter (which is the overall ranking) and from that number you lose points until you are with the ranking you deserve. Nothing says frustrating as trying to play online and get wrecked because your ranking (the one you start with) is too high. However all this is pretty much fine, the problem is you cannot play online what you want to play. What? Yup thats right, you choose a ruleset and you can either get your ruleset or anyone elses! Fun!! Wanna play with items? In some horrible stages? Yup go ahead you cant choose!
    The core game is great but the online is just too terrible to be dismissed. Worst online I have seen.    … Expand
  98. Kiabeta
    Dec 7, 2018
    7
    The game is fun, but at times the game can feel stiff and clunky, and the small starting roster made it hard to get into at the beginning, World Of Light felt linear and was disappointing.
  99. B0rn2_w1n
    Jul 20, 2019
    7
    I am not a SB fan (actually this is my first SB game), but I am quite dissapointed.

    The online was laggy when the game came out (not sure about how it is working nowadays). The experience was MUCH worse than playing Mario Kart online, which I don´t understend. The game is pretty diffent from other fight games, and it takes time to get the mechanics. I feel the gameplay to be quite    I am not a SB fan (actually this is my first SB game), but I am quite dissapointed.

    The online was laggy when the game came out (not sure about how it is working nowadays). The experience was MUCH worse than playing Mario Kart online, which I don´t understend.

    The game is pretty diffent from other fight games, and it takes time to get the mechanics. I feel the gameplay to be quite repetitive. Yes, I know, the learning curve is steep, but I din´t feel I was enjoying the game so much.

    The Spirits game mode is quite plain, and other game modes were just meh. I may give it another go on the future    … Expand
  100. HarrySatschel
    Dec 18, 2018
    7
    The game is really excellent if you play locally. Definitely the best in the series to date. Visually, it's fantastic. The music is excellent. There is an insane number of characters & levels & items. Really great.

    BUT, half the game just isn't there. Online has been completely unplayable for me. It requires paid online & a hardware accessory & still doesn't work properly. It's a very    The game is really excellent if you play locally. Definitely the best in the series to date. Visually, it's fantastic. The music is excellent. There is an insane number of characters & levels & items. Really great.

    BUT, half the game just isn't there. Online has been completely unplayable for me. It requires paid online & a hardware accessory & still doesn't work properly. It's a very big disappointment spoiling an otherwise fantastic game.    … Expand
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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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