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  1. Dec 31, 2018
    10
    This game is AMAZING. First of all, the new Challenger's Approach system makes it a lot easier to unlock characters. Spirits is long and very enjoyable. The online system lags, but they have done a great job on balancing it. None of the mechanics are annoying or game-breaking, and so are the characters. Classic mode has many great references and is personalized for every character such asThis game is AMAZING. First of all, the new Challenger's Approach system makes it a lot easier to unlock characters. Spirits is long and very enjoyable. The online system lags, but they have done a great job on balancing it. None of the mechanics are annoying or game-breaking, and so are the characters. Classic mode has many great references and is personalized for every character such as Kirby's final boss being Marx, Mr. Game & Watch battling many old-school characters, etc. There are so many great new characters, including King K. Rool, Inkling, Isabelle, etc. Overall this game is PERFECT, with every feature being MAGNIFICENT. This is one of the best games for 2018. Expand
  2. Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Honestly, this game is phenomenal! It’s an easy game to choose as a gift for someone. For what I’ve experienced during this game, it’s great to play with friends(personally I play a bit competitively), the modes are are a blast to play, over 70 fighters to unlock. This game is the best game I’ve played in 2018, this also happens to be my favorite fighting game of all time, I must say thatHonestly, this game is phenomenal! It’s an easy game to choose as a gift for someone. For what I’ve experienced during this game, it’s great to play with friends(personally I play a bit competitively), the modes are are a blast to play, over 70 fighters to unlock. This game is the best game I’ve played in 2018, this also happens to be my favorite fighting game of all time, I must say that my online experience is a tiny bit broken. I’ve been getting a lot of input lag but , I assure it will get fixed, Sakurai addressed it himself. If you don’t like Ultimate, you can just step out. Expand
  3. Dec 31, 2018
    10
    To be honest,this is one of the best games of 2018,it does stand to its name "Super Smash Bros.Ultimate" being the ultimate game,thank you sakurai.
  4. Jan 1, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is definitely the best SSB game so far. It has an absolutely massive roster of 74 characters, which doesn’t count Bowser Jr.’s echo fighters hidden as color variants. Instead of giving you all the fighters at the start, it makes you unlock them by beating them, which is definitely more fun. There are plenty of items, from the brand new Mr. Saturn to the tried andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is definitely the best SSB game so far. It has an absolutely massive roster of 74 characters, which doesn’t count Bowser Jr.’s echo fighters hidden as color variants. Instead of giving you all the fighters at the start, it makes you unlock them by beating them, which is definitely more fun. There are plenty of items, from the brand new Mr. Saturn to the tried and true Hammer. Sakurai added a new feature called spirits, lesser characters from Nintendo games that add little advantages to your game, which you win by playing insane challenges. The spirits are kind of like trading cards, and I’m addicted to winning them in the challenges. No matter what anyone says, King Dedede is the best fighter. I was a bit disappointed to find out Waluigi wasn’t joining the battle, but at least he’s an assist.

    10/10 Super fun and addicted. I got 25 hours on it in the first 5 days of owning it.
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  5. Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This is my first smash game and it teaches you at a good pace. Within a month I can almost take down a lvl 9 and i have a blast even when i lose. Sakurai deserves a break after this masterpeice
  6. Jan 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an extremely fun fighting on the Nintendo Switch. The Game has over 70 character (with 6 more being added as DLC) who all have different attacks, this make the game play fun and unique every time you change your character. World of Light is a fun campaign where you save a lot of video game characters, with unique references to their original game. The Spirit Board is fun and challenging. Classic mode a fun and short campaign which has a lot of references to their original game (for example Mario fights against other iconic Nintendo characters. On the second to last battle you fight against Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings, and on the final battle you fight Bowser and Giga-Bowser.). While the online isn't as good as I hoped, it still works most of the time. I rarely see lag, and usually get my rule set or something close to mine. The online is decent in my opinion and can be better. The characters are really balance, with none of them being extremely strong or weak. The soundtrack in this game is HUGE with roughly 900 songs. Everything in this game is really good. This is a must have for the Nintendo Switch. Without a doubt my favorite game of 2018. 10/10 Expand
  7. Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros, Ultimate is no doubt the best Smash game the Sakurai has poured his heart into making it an ultimate game. The Adventure mode, while repetitive, I still love the amount of detail they put into like Wario is supposedly Chargin' Chuck in the fight against him. The selection of music is superb, almost every stage is back, Classic mode having fighters their own unique path,Super Smash Bros, Ultimate is no doubt the best Smash game the Sakurai has poured his heart into making it an ultimate game. The Adventure mode, while repetitive, I still love the amount of detail they put into like Wario is supposedly Chargin' Chuck in the fight against him. The selection of music is superb, almost every stage is back, Classic mode having fighters their own unique path, the fighter roster is amazing, and the graphics are a sight to behold. Online however, does need to be fix. Hopefully they can patch up the Online mode in the future. Overall, this is the best Smash game for both casual and competitive players can get into. I love this game very much. Expand
  8. Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Good for casuals and intense players, it is also a great multiplayer game, easy to start, but hard to master, all in all a great game
  9. Jan 3, 2019
    10
    this game is amazing the story mode is very good but gets a bit repetitive. masahiro sakurai really put a lot of effort when he said there wont be much newcomers i was still happy that everyone is here and then he make a whole bunch off newcomers the classic mode is very good and i like how they made a story for each fighter even if im a competitive player the casual modes are still funthis game is amazing the story mode is very good but gets a bit repetitive. masahiro sakurai really put a lot of effort when he said there wont be much newcomers i was still happy that everyone is here and then he make a whole bunch off newcomers the classic mode is very good and i like how they made a story for each fighter even if im a competitive player the casual modes are still fun the game is very balanced and i cant wait for DLC Expand
  10. Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the greatest games I've ever played and is one of my top picks on the Nintendo Switch. It's fun for both competitive and casual play with a ton of content in the form of Classic Mode, the Online, Adventure Mode, and a few side modes. With over 70 fighters it's no question that you should pick this up if you own a Nintendo Switch and if you don't alreadySuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the greatest games I've ever played and is one of my top picks on the Nintendo Switch. It's fun for both competitive and casual play with a ton of content in the form of Classic Mode, the Online, Adventure Mode, and a few side modes. With over 70 fighters it's no question that you should pick this up if you own a Nintendo Switch and if you don't already own one you should buy one now. Expand
  11. Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros Brawl was the first video game I ever played, and although I did not get to see the community and the franchise grow from the beginning, I grew up with this series, and I have grown to love the hard work the developers put into the game. I know this may sound biases, which it probably is, but that is why professional critics exist. I want to speak my opinion, no matter theSuper Smash Bros Brawl was the first video game I ever played, and although I did not get to see the community and the franchise grow from the beginning, I grew up with this series, and I have grown to love the hard work the developers put into the game. I know this may sound biases, which it probably is, but that is why professional critics exist. I want to speak my opinion, no matter the lack of objectivity. I have played every Smash game at least once, but I do not have a lot of time in the 64 version, Melee, or the online experience. However, i have gone quite far into the single player experiences from Brawl to Ultimate.
    The Characters:
    With 74 fighters, it can be hard to pick just one. I know that many people complain that you start with 8 fighters and have to unlock the other 63 fighters (not counting Mii fighters). Although many favorite characters were picked as an Assist Trophy or a spirit, Nintendo was able to add Castlevania and, soon, Persona, to their host of third party series taking their part of that Smash Bros pie. Whoever thought that someone would be able to play as Mario against Mr. Game & Watch, Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Simon Belmont, Joker, Ridley, and Bayonetta back before Brawl? Infinity War being the greatest crossover of all history? Yeah, right. All of these characters, along with over 28 hours of music tracks including remixes and original pieces and over 100 stages make an overwhelming game seeming with new and remastered content.
    Game Modes:
    Although everyone knows the normal Smash mode, they added a lot of changes to the formula including a smash meter, spirit teams, tourney, and, of course, many new items. You also have Classic, Century Smash, Spirits, a new reformed training mode, and more. The training mode, by the way, really shows that Nintendo is moving away from the casual ideas of what Smash should be. They are accepting the competitive nature of the game, by adding all of the eSport friendly changes to training.
    The World of Light:
    Although I really love WoL, I prefer the Subspace Emissary. While the WoL explores a more creative way of telling a story while staying true to the gameplay, the Subspace Emissary fleshes out the characters and put them in small teams while they slowly start to culminate into the entire roster. The hidden characters, Toon Link, Jigglypuff, and Wolf, was a reason to replay the game. Besides that, however, the rest of the SE was quite dry, and it was notably repetitive. WoL, on the other hand, has certain objectives you must complete. Every fight is different, and while it is just custom smash, certain matches are quite difficult, and it requires you to find a way to work around it by finding other spirits first that work exceptionally well. Not to mention, the bosses are amazing. They represent the series they are from. They each have attacks from their own games, and it makes each one interesting in its own right. While I wish there were more SE bosses, it's better to have new ones than to reuse the same old ones.
    Spirits:
    The spirits is very similar to the stickers from Brawl. At the moment, there are 1302 different spirits, 2 of which are exclusive to those who buy Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Let's Go Eevee, the partner pokemon from the respective game. These spirits have different qualities and effects that work in certain situations better than others. The rock, paper, scissors mechanic is simple, yet interesting. You can also trade spirits to obtain other spirits. Not to mention, when certain spirits reach level 99, they can evolve like Pokemon, and, ironically, there are not many Pokemon that have this trait. Which makes me disappointed when I get some Pokemon compatible with mega evolution only for it to be just stuck as it is. All of this in mind, it reminds me to one of those phone games that let you raise, evolve, and breed beasts like dragons. The spirit board is an interesting idea and is a good way to collect all of the spirits fast. Currently, I have less then 100 spirits left, half of which is from WoL with over 600 unique spirits in it alone. Overall, this mode and countless hours in it alone.
    Conclusion:
    Overall, this game is, well, ultimate. The fighters, the stages, the music, the spirits, the game modes, the love and effort the developers put into the game. I hate it when people say that this game is just a port, because if you make something new from treasured, old pieces, and from imaginative new pieces, of course it is going to seem like a port. There is a lot of content from the last game because this game is ULTIMATE. It is the actual embodiment of the culmination of all the other installments in the franchise. It is the epitome of the best parts of the old and the new. This game deserves its title, and I am more then over joyed with the quality and overall beauty of this game.
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  12. Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Sin Duda El Smash Bros Completo De La Historia El Mejor Juego De Nintendo Switch
  13. Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Even if you were to separate this game in two, the actual fighting game with 70+ fighters and the spirit modes with all its "event battles", both hypothetical games would still be 10/10 each, one of the best games of 2018
  14. Jan 8, 2019
    10
    I've never felt so good about smash since Melee! The game is fun, quick, tense!
  15. Jan 8, 2019
    10
    this game is one of the best iv'e ever played and the haters probably like the older games better and think in the past
  16. Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains anSuper Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains an "Adventure Mode" titled "World of Light" and it is LONG containing a minimum of about 6-10 hours of playtime to finish it and a long time getting every character and spirit in "World of Light." Again, Sakurai put his soul into this game and made sure that everything was the best it can be however, not everything is actually perfect. The online mode had very negative responses when the game was first out and it still isn't perfect. For example; if you were to enter into preferred rules maybe 3 Stock, no items, and 1 on 1 it might put you into a free for all and even though this is understandable, it happened too often when the game was first released and still happens on a rare occasion, but that is only one minor flaw that is being improved. In conclusion, this game is amazing and I think everyone should give it a try. Expand
  17. Jan 9, 2019
    10
    This is a fast paced, 2d fighting game that is really fun and easy for beginners like me to get into! There are so many characters that you will find a suiting character if you like games like these. The world of light is also packed with gameplay and interesting ideas!
  18. Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. I love the aesthetic of this game and I am amazed by how perfect the new additions are and if there are more in the series I would love to see more like this. (Ps. my list for possible DLC Funky Kong, Shadow, Dread Kong, Knuckles, Ghirahim, Waddle Dee, Pauline, Guile, Sephiroth, and of course Waluigi
  19. Apr 18, 2019
    10
    I just can't think of why I wouldn't ask my friends to play this when we get together, and the more the messier!
  20. Jan 14, 2019
    10
    I don't know what to say I just love this game its the best in the series. GET THIS GAME.
  21. Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! It combines everything everyone loves from each smash game and makes it a masterpiece, while also being perfect for casuals and competitive fans and players. I am also excited to see how Piranha Plant and Joker play, and see who the other 4 DLC fighters will be.
  22. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Sakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn'tSakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn't make it into the final roster and pay homage to each and every one! I may not have gotten my requested character (Geno4Life) but I'm nonetheless satisfied with the newcomers that the fan base had been asking for for years! My only complaint is that the online mode can be a bit laggy at times, but it would be ridiculous to blame the game itself for that. Either way, with 6 new fighters coming soon and 2 of them already known, we can be sure that whatever the suits on the top floor of Nintendo HQ have planned for us, it's gonna blow us away. 10/10 one of my favorite games of 2018. Expand
  23. Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Simply the best so far both for casu and pro players. If you have a Switch you defenetly need to buy SSBU
  24. Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Buenísimo juego de lucha, muy completo y con desafíos muy variados basados en personajes de muchísimas franquicias.
  25. Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I have to say, this is a very fun game. This game is filled with content, and extends on how many maps, and playable characters there are . I have just finished World of Light, and it was a blast! This review is mainly short, but I do recommend it!
  26. Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Лучшая из лучших. Огромное количество контента, персонажей, карт, духов и т.д. Для игрулек с друзьями заходит идеально!
  27. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    BEST SMASH GAME EVER
    Good speed, great roster, faster-paced than 4 and brawl. The perfect smash bros
  28. ERN
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun.This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun. Tourney is just fun… Custom smash is good but I don’t use it. I usually play smashdown if I want to beat up my friend. Super sudden death is not VERY good but it is okay. Classic mode is very nice because your opponents is relevant to your character, plus you can play with a friend. Training is my 3rd most played mode in this game it is just very very fun trying to make combos of 29 with Ness. Century smash is well… fine All-stars is actually very fun. Cruel smash is hard but okay. Challenges is good and well challaning. (I don’t have online so no points for or from that). The adventure while fun a bit hard. Spirit board is good too. I just have one small complaint with this game. The computers are shielding a bit too much and some moves like Ryu’s Side special is hard to hit with (and some more moves). Expand
  29. Jan 28, 2019
    10
    The best smash game ever created. But my game is bugged and the level 9's are way strongers than other peoples level 9's.
  30. Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Just a blast. i have played over 35 hours without even touching anything but smash mode. Amazing
  31. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    A classic with hours of fun and an amazing soundtrack. The best Smash in the series.
  32. Feb 3, 2019
    10
    I rarely give a game 10/10, but this game deserves it. I am able to play hours and hours without ever getting bored, due to the extreme amount of quality content. They often will have events that keep the game interesting. If you have a Switch, get this game.
  33. Feb 5, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the notThis game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the not very fun or boring stages to play on like upl, gco instead of good stages like pokefloats or woolly world. Even a lot of character moves do way to much damage or have broken effects. However they likely will patch those problems. Even past those problems the game is still really great with a tub full of modes that keep you playing for hours. Even the new content is fun to play with like plant or the new spirits. Expand
  34. Feb 6, 2019
    10
    If you can only get 1 game. GET THIS.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  35. Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Perfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot ofPerfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot of players it gets very hard to see Expand
  36. Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is the best! smash bros in the series. It's phenomenal. You should totatly buy it. And once you beat the world of light you can change the menu music. I changed mine to brawl's theme and it makes the game so much better.
  37. Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton. This one i have played every day since launch. There is a reason for that. The Combat is the main gameplay mechanic, it feels natural, like tying your shoes, it all flows like water from your hands to the buttons, creating combos
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton.

    This one i have played every day since launch.

    There is a reason for that.

    The Combat is the main gameplay mechanic, it feels natural, like tying your shoes, it all flows like water from your hands to the buttons, creating combos with smash attacks and special attacks. Moving the stick in directions for more variation really spices up scenarios. Speaking of spicing, Spirits when used in combat can create chaos to the maximum, like dealing 999 damage inn a single move.

    But i must adresss the other big mode, Word of Light, My Goly goodness, this thing is incredibly satisfying. Traversing the world map is very responsive and snappy. Spirit battles can be super intense and are often trail and error but that just leads to the fun. Also that ending, oh the ending.

    besides the Smash and WoL there is also addictive classic mode, arenas and tourneys, this game is one of the best fighters i have played in years
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  38. Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Esta super!
    Es adictivo y super entretenido, es el vídeo juego al que le e puesto más tiempo en mi Switch..
    10/10 sin dudas.
  39. Feb 16, 2019
    10
    This review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I haveThis review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I have absolutely no complaints, and hopefully the DLC will only make it better. Expand
  40. Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online isThis game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online is a little finicky, but it tries it's best to give you the least amount of trouble. If there is nothing that you love about this game, what's wrong with you. Expand
  41. Mar 24, 2019
    10
    The Ultimate package indeed! As if the overwhelming cast of characters, music, and stages wasn't enough this game has so much potential of things to do, more than any fighting game I've ever enjoyed. The single player journey inspired me to try out every single fighter, something I've not done since the original N64 game, and challenges you with the awesome addition of spirits. SpiritsThe Ultimate package indeed! As if the overwhelming cast of characters, music, and stages wasn't enough this game has so much potential of things to do, more than any fighting game I've ever enjoyed. The single player journey inspired me to try out every single fighter, something I've not done since the original N64 game, and challenges you with the awesome addition of spirits. Spirits made the game always feel unique, with feelings like 'What's this one going to do' or "Oh yay they're in this game' at every twist and turn. They also help you become a better Smash player, as some of their challenges were just brutal. But that difficultly made this game even more fun to me, in fact I'd say World of Light was my favorite part. That drive is going to keep me playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate for months, maybe even years to come, and no Smash Bros has ever had that effect on me before. I have not a single complaint and a massive amount of love; an absolute must have for the Switch. Expand
  42. Feb 19, 2019
    10
    The best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, theThe best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, the all new items and assist trophies are really fun to have in battles, the new smash modes like squad strike, smash down ex is really fun additions to the multiplayer and its fun to play. A down side is the online some matches are really laggy and some times it takes long to start a match. But over all a great game. Expand
  43. Feb 24, 2019
    10
    -Biggest cast of fighters
    -an entire giant mode that represents thousands of games
    -biggest quantity of stages
    -same for music
    -new updates promising new modes soon
    -fun classic mode
    May be the best smash game and surely is one of the best swith games to have.
  44. Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Best Smash since Melee!! This is the ultimate Smash experience we needed on the Switch. Every character and map. I must say the lack of a map editor and a couple other game modes is kinda a bummer but not a deal breaker. This is a must play for any Switch owner or fan of Smash.
  45. Feb 28, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. From the gameplay to the single player mode, this game is worth $60!
  46. Feb 27, 2019
    10
    PURE GAMING FUN! This is by far my most favorite game of all time, I can see many flaws with this game but the things that are positive... they are VERY POSITIVE. I've clocked in 2000 battles already, play with my school's gaming club every Wednesday and constantly look back at information. To dismiss this game as terrible is just... insanity at best, while I could understand it not beingPURE GAMING FUN! This is by far my most favorite game of all time, I can see many flaws with this game but the things that are positive... they are VERY POSITIVE. I've clocked in 2000 battles already, play with my school's gaming club every Wednesday and constantly look back at information. To dismiss this game as terrible is just... insanity at best, while I could understand it not being the best due to a utterly terrible online mode and I suppose missing content, it owns up to it with amazing graphics, the absolute most CLEAN running and smooth gameplay I've seen from any game, and for a supposed fighting game, the roster is mostly balanced, I'm struggling to find more than one terrible character or one overpowered character. There is so much in this very game that I can't do nothing but say, you just gotta play it, the creator put so much passion into this game and it has one of gaming's most expansive rosters, with SO many third-parties, never would I see the day that Ken from Street Fighter and Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy be included as base roster in a Nintendo game such as this. Just brilliant, I could play it right now for all I care; looking forward to Joker from Persona and *maybe* Erdrick from Dragon Quest (he looks like Goku lol) in April. Expand
  47. Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I waited until the release of the total roster to give a score. I can say this is one of the best games in history and should have got the GOTY in 2019. Nintendo, Sakurai and made an amazing job and showed love and dedication for this product. Of course, there are things that can be improved, but based on the fact that there is not a perfect game, this one went beyond any expectations.
  48. Mar 3, 2019
    10
    What makes a game 10/10?
    Well, for some people, they would only give 10/10 to a game that is flawless. however, i rate games based on how much i enjoy them. and while Smash Ultimate is not a perfect game, the enjoyment it brings is definitely worthy of a 10/10 score.
  49. Apr 9, 2019
    10
    This game.....HOLY CRAP THIS GAME. For negitives, the game reuses a lot of stuff from smash 4 and is lacking a bit in single player. while WoL is fun it can get a bit repetitive. Mob smash is just a drag as well. however classic mode is the best its EVER been with every character having a themed route and a plethora of bosses it is a fun romp. however, where the game shines is multiplayer.This game.....HOLY CRAP THIS GAME. For negitives, the game reuses a lot of stuff from smash 4 and is lacking a bit in single player. while WoL is fun it can get a bit repetitive. Mob smash is just a drag as well. however classic mode is the best its EVER been with every character having a themed route and a plethora of bosses it is a fun romp. however, where the game shines is multiplayer. with a roster of 70 unique characters plus 7 echo (clone) characters, there's going to be at least one you will like. every character plays different to some degree and while some do play similarly (EX: Ness and lucas) they all FEEL different and with 5 more characters and stages this has a lot of variety. as for the stage selection theres, 103 plus each stage had beta (what i call battlefield stages) and omega (final destination) stages bring the number to 309!!!!!!!!! sure some stages are better then other (SCREW 75M) however you also have fan favorites like yoshis story, fountain of dreams, dream land, cornaria, lylat cruise, halberd, both pokemon stadiums, mario bros (ok that ones just my personal favorite) and so many more complete with a redesigned battlefield and final destination. and to accompany the your fight the game has 800+ music tracks to listen to while you play and 90% of them are bangers! i have seen people complain about online and quickplay but i think its fine battle arenas are my favorite though. and finally spirits. to summarize what spirits are they basically turn the game into the Chaos 4 mod pack ranging from a slight speed buff to GRANTING 4 JUMPS. overall this game is sharp fast and fun and it's a game i have already sunk 400+ hours into. if you have someone who has never played a smash game this is the one they need to start with

    10/10 best smash game BY FAR
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  50. Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This game is AMAZING. New features, New fighters, New stages, absolutely everything was improved. The graphics are perfect. The new characters are great. Although World of Light & online isn't perfect, i feel like they can improve. This is my dream game. The music is ear-blessing. This game is a HUGE imrovement from 4. Many character models were kinda saturated in 4, but were cleaned up.This game is AMAZING. New features, New fighters, New stages, absolutely everything was improved. The graphics are perfect. The new characters are great. Although World of Light & online isn't perfect, i feel like they can improve. This is my dream game. The music is ear-blessing. This game is a HUGE imrovement from 4. Many character models were kinda saturated in 4, but were cleaned up. This game is just fantastic. After DLC, there will be nearly, if not, EXACTLY. 80. FRIGIN. FIGHTERS. I absolutely love this game. I dont know how a game can be this grand. If the characters i want in don't make it, i'll be fine. The game is still perfect. Im glad that Bayonetta isn't so broken, but still a good character, its really easy to pick up characters. Sakurai, thank you so much. I love this game. Expand
  51. Mar 13, 2019
    10
    Nintendo always likes to hype up its video games, especially the first-party ones. So when another Smash Bros. game came along, as always, Nintendo have made sure they don't disappoint. This time, like all others, it promised to be the biggest game yet, and they always are. The difference with this title? It truly is the biggest, and has lived up to many of our expectations. EveryNintendo always likes to hype up its video games, especially the first-party ones. So when another Smash Bros. game came along, as always, Nintendo have made sure they don't disappoint. This time, like all others, it promised to be the biggest game yet, and they always are. The difference with this title? It truly is the biggest, and has lived up to many of our expectations. Every character, plus more, over 800 tracks, over 100 stages, and a new, complete story mode? We are spoilt for choice. On top of that, many little kinks have been worked out, and the smallest changes as well: they make the biggest differences. This is the best game in the series. With a game easy to learn but hard to master, this will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours, and will probably become one of the all-time greats. You will enjoy it. Expand
  52. Mar 12, 2019
    10
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  53. Mar 28, 2019
    10
    An amazing entry to this long running franchise. Online is a bit rough, but the overall mechanics make this the smoothest feeling Smash to date. Add great single player, plenty of fan service in the new characters, and more on the way, and this game's title is truly fitting.
  54. Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Really polished mechanics, one of the best fighting games to be ever made. If it was any better, there would need to be a "11" option.
  55. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de lucha de la historia, uno de los mejores de Nintendo y el mejor Smash Bros de largo. Han pulido mucho todos los aspectos jugables, el juego desprende mimo, curro, ambición y contenido (tanto para un jugador como multijugador) por todos lados. Además lo van manteniendo vivo con los DLC y las actualizaciones. Una cantidad brutal de canciones, personajes y escenarios. ModosEl mejor juego de lucha de la historia, uno de los mejores de Nintendo y el mejor Smash Bros de largo. Han pulido mucho todos los aspectos jugables, el juego desprende mimo, curro, ambición y contenido (tanto para un jugador como multijugador) por todos lados. Además lo van manteniendo vivo con los DLC y las actualizaciones. Una cantidad brutal de canciones, personajes y escenarios. Modos nuevos muy interesantes y los ya existentes están mejor cuidados y son entretenidos. El juego ha hecho historia, dudo que se vuelva a repetir en una próxima entrega de la saga. Una pena. Expand
  56. Apr 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started playing smash ever since brawl then 4 and now ultimate the game's story mode is pretty good but KINDA stealing from avengers 3 but hey bayonetta got nerfed ultimate is one of the best smash games now with ALL of the characters NEW characters WALUIGI DID NOT GET IN SMASH! classic is back and DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN it good the games online however...oh boy this is a long one people need to spend money on the online membership only to spend MORE money on good connection. SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE ADVETURE MODE so when you defeat galeem you meet darkkon and his army of crazy hands but when you defeat him YOU GET TO SAVE THE HANDS TO LATER PLAY AS MASTER HAND!!!THEN YOU GET THE CHOICE TO FIGHT GALEEM DARKKON OR BOTH!!!so basicly its a must have for anyone that owns a switch Expand
  57. Apr 13, 2019
    10
    this game is amazing, it has everything I would want in a smash game, even when they didn't bring back a few gamemodes I still felt like I could do a lot of things in this game, even the online can be fun sometimes even if it's not that good, this game is really fun for people who want to have fun, and really competitive for people who play competitive but can also be both at the samethis game is amazing, it has everything I would want in a smash game, even when they didn't bring back a few gamemodes I still felt like I could do a lot of things in this game, even the online can be fun sometimes even if it's not that good, this game is really fun for people who want to have fun, and really competitive for people who play competitive but can also be both at the same time, I could really see how they made this game fit for every nintendo fan. The spirits mode was really fun too. I really liked the new spirits mechanic. This game also can customized a lot, both in game, and with physical controllers, even the chaotic 8 player smash feels fun when you play with friends. Everything I saw before release ended up becoming better than I hoped it would, like the new squad strike and smashdown gamemodes. This game is really fast paced and you can play whoever you want, it is balanced and you don't have to worry about your character being bad. Nintendo did not disappoint after the year and a half of waiting. This has definitely been the best buy for the switch for me. Expand
  58. Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The best smash game of all time, and as its name implies, it's the ultimate entry in the series
  59. Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Super Smash bros ultimate improves their predecessors. More players, a better gameplay, and more hours of fun solo, with friends and family or online. A extremely enjoyable game if you like the saga.
  60. Feb 14, 2022
    10
    First time super smash player here. Recommended to everyone. The roster is huge.
  61. Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Super smash brothers ultimate is an amazing game with good graphics, amazing music, smooth gameplay and an immense amount of content all the modes and updates make the game better every time you play it as you've always got something you can do such as
    Collect spirits
    Battle friends Collect smash tags And so much more The game has so much to do and it'll keep you wanting to spend more
    Super smash brothers ultimate is an amazing game with good graphics, amazing music, smooth gameplay and an immense amount of content all the modes and updates make the game better every time you play it as you've always got something you can do such as
    Collect spirits
    Battle friends
    Collect smash tags
    And so much more
    The game has so much to do and it'll keep you wanting to spend more time playing it the gameplay is tight, fast and responsive
    Easily one of the best games on the switch if not the very best
    An absolute must buy for anyone who has or is thinking of getting a switch
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  62. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    very good game, my name is pauete06 in insta follow me.
    i love the mecanics and all the new characters of this game
  63. May 18, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing for reasons like good mechanics and the game is open to casual and competitive players. The soundtrack is amazing, the online mostly works especially with friends in arenas and the game looks great and is very well polished.
  64. May 17, 2019
    10
    this is the best smash by far it has the content of brawl gameplay of melee and the dlc of wii u al mixed into one game SO BEST SMASH ISN SRIES
  65. Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Mejor juego de lucha que nunca debió ser un juego de lucha. Pichu es lo mejor que este juego tiene. Diversión asegurada. Morirá en 4 años, pero disfrutadlo mientras tanto. Mejor juego en la Switch para jugar solo, con amigos o en familia.
  66. May 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an absolute master Peace that’ll never forget ,the biggest crossover game so far including old characters like mario , kirby , samus and DK , and adding a new characters like king k. Rool , joker and more , i love how the game is a friendly family game makes me playing it with my brother and friends , the online isn’t that big deal because the game made to play it with friends or brothers at the same console , i love the story mode how everyone is died by the light and kirby is the only one who survived the distraction and he must save everyone,but the problem with the problems withe the story mode is there is no cutscenes after the first one except the final 3 ones bur idc about it the story because the content of the game is excellent and I would rather to play it with friends or family instead of playing any other game Expand
  67. Jun 2, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best smash bros game that I had ever played because it does everything right that WiiU/3DS couldn’t do right. The cast of fighters are way better because everyone in Smash history is in the game which is a good thing for new players and veterans of the series. The DLC roster is already starting better than the Wii U and 3DS versions. Joker is just a good pick for me.
  68. Jun 6, 2019
    10
    Smash Bros is Smash Bros, is there really anything ales I have to say about his game? Jokes aside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a must have for any Switch, it has over 70 freaking fighters! It's the ultimate game for Nintendo Switch!
  69. Jun 7, 2019
    10
    This game is so good with fun gameplay that is easy to get the hang of but hard to master and has complicated mechanics like directional air dodge and attack cancel
  70. Jul 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought nothing would get better than 3DS/WIIU but I was wrong this is the best fighting game I have ever played every character returning as well as a good few new ones (up king k rool) and 103 stages as well as a well made story mode. Super smash bros ultimate is game that you must by if you known a Nintendo Switch Expand
  71. Jun 15, 2019
    10
    I love this game. Not only does smash ultimate have thousands of replay value, it has one of the best unlock system ever, at the beginning... and plus all characters from previous smash bros games are back. This is the best smash game ever.
  72. Jun 18, 2019
    10
    The best smash game ever and clearly so far the best game the Nintendo switch has to offer. and one of the best fighting games ever A++
  73. Jul 8, 2019
    10
    This game is well and truly Smash Bros as its Ultimate level. Having every fighter means no past fan can't be pleased. The selection is so wide and it's really fun to grind to unlock each fighter (excluding the original 8 who are available by default). I hated how SB3DS had everyone unlocked - it just wasn't fun. The game is constantly being updated to balance which is nice. Online andThis game is well and truly Smash Bros as its Ultimate level. Having every fighter means no past fan can't be pleased. The selection is so wide and it's really fun to grind to unlock each fighter (excluding the original 8 who are available by default). I hated how SB3DS had everyone unlocked - it just wasn't fun. The game is constantly being updated to balance which is nice. Online and Battle Arenas are a great mode.

    My only criticism is that there isn't a Co-Op mode that you and a friend can do online without having to be in the same place on one switch. The closest thing is to open a Battle Arena and fight as a team against others in a team battle.
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  74. Sep 10, 2019
    10
    The best fighting game ever with the biggest number of stages,music tracks,fighters,minigames and passion 10/10
  75. Jun 28, 2019
    10
    One Of The Best Nintendo Switch Out There It Combines Everything From Every Smash Games And It Make It Even More Amazing I Would Recommenced This Game
  76. Jun 29, 2019
    10
    Smash Ultimate has so much content with 70+ Characters, 100+ Stages, and 800+ Songs, this game has some of the best graphics for A game on the Switch, it has fast and enjoyable gameplay, and has variety so there’s something for everyone, if you don’t wanna play competitively you can play with items and stage hazards off and play casually for fun, but if you would rather play competitivelySmash Ultimate has so much content with 70+ Characters, 100+ Stages, and 800+ Songs, this game has some of the best graphics for A game on the Switch, it has fast and enjoyable gameplay, and has variety so there’s something for everyone, if you don’t wanna play competitively you can play with items and stage hazards off and play casually for fun, but if you would rather play competitively to be the best then you can play with items and stage hazards off, Smash Ultimate is the best game I’ve ever played!!!!! Expand
  77. Jul 6, 2019
    10
    It is a game that nearly perfects the idea of a balanced fighting game where no one character is overpowered or underpowered. With a decent stream of updates coming, also, buffing and nerfing characters who need buffing or nerfing, the game is as balanced as it can ever be. The character selection is also amazing, bringing back all Smash veterans, and also getting new characters, too.
  78. Jul 8, 2019
    10
    The best smash game ever because of its quality and more. With Piranha Plant and Banjo Kazooie in 10/10.
  79. Aug 1, 2019
    10
    This is the best super smash bros ever! Thank you nintendo for those many characters, not like every other game franchise(street fighter, marvel vs. Capcom, mortal kombat) which dou habe to pay for everything.
  80. Jul 11, 2019
    10
    -Inhale- -Exhale- THIS GAME IS SO GODDAMN AWESOME, This is what a crossover should be, we got highly suggested Fan characters like Ridley, Simon Belmont, K.Rool, and In Fall Banjo Kazooie, and Some characters we... never saw coming (Haha, kill me) Like Joker from Persona, **** PERSONA, Gameplay-wise, It's smash, we all know it and love it, but it is the most balanced the franchise as ever-Inhale- -Exhale- THIS GAME IS SO GODDAMN AWESOME, This is what a crossover should be, we got highly suggested Fan characters like Ridley, Simon Belmont, K.Rool, and In Fall Banjo Kazooie, and Some characters we... never saw coming (Haha, kill me) Like Joker from Persona, **** PERSONA, Gameplay-wise, It's smash, we all know it and love it, but it is the most balanced the franchise as ever been, World of light, while it can seem grindy at times, is still really good and the 2nd adventure style mode, The best is Still Subspace, Online was pretty bad at start, but now the connections are more stable and You can Upload your Custom Stages to the internet for other people, we got some really good replays, really, bad memes, and the Vincent free 4 all, that I made, go check it out, This is by far one of, if not, the best fighting game and easily a contender for one of the best games ever, The user score my not suggest it, but chances are more than half of them didn't really play the game, are melee biased, think it's a port, or genuinely didn't like the game, but hey, you decide for your self, all we need is Shantae and this game is the greatest Expand
  81. Jul 13, 2019
    10
    smash Smash SMASH now this is a game that I love it is such an enjoyable game to play with a HUGE amount of character and more to come loads of stages and music with a story mode and classic too the online could be better though with the ability to choose what kind of match I want to play but it is still a blast to play if you have a switch GET IT
  82. Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The best Smash game ever made. The game's absurd amount of content and roster combining every fighter from the series' history and several newcomers including DLC make it more enjoyable than any Smash game before it, and will be played and remembered for generations to come.
  83. Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Best fighting game ever. A masterpiece! So many iconic fighters, and we do get even more and more! We dont deserve Sakurai...
  84. Aug 12, 2019
    10
    Really fun game with a lot to do. Online can be bad at times but mostly good. The single player modes are pretty good too and are a fun way to get better at the game. Really fun to play with others and you can still have fun by yourself. #PlantGang
  85. Jul 21, 2021
    10
    The fact that every character that has ever been playable returns and that many of the newcomers are those who have been requested by fans for ages or are wild picks makes this the best smash bros in my eyes. everything in terms of gameplay has been refined and the modes offered are quite fun. The story mode is a bit lackluster compared to brawl's subspace emissary, yet is still fun. OneThe fact that every character that has ever been playable returns and that many of the newcomers are those who have been requested by fans for ages or are wild picks makes this the best smash bros in my eyes. everything in terms of gameplay has been refined and the modes offered are quite fun. The story mode is a bit lackluster compared to brawl's subspace emissary, yet is still fun. One major issue with this game is online, as it is terrible. Despite that, this game is outstanding and truly deserves the "ultimate" subtitle. Expand
  86. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This game feels like melee, the fast gameplay, the combos and much more. There is also 73 characters! Holy crap and I thought 58 was a lot
  87. Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Melhor trilha sonora, gráficos impecáveis, maior cross over da história dos video games e claro uma gameplay divertida demais. Muito difícil quando meus amigos vem aqui em casa e não rola partidas de Smash
  88. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Maravillosamente perfecto, sin duda esta entrega fue la mejor de todas y añadieron personajes que 10/10, unos ost maravillosos y la jugabilidad mas que perfecta. Recomiendo por mucho este juego de luchas o party game de luchas como quieran decirlo, se divertiran en familia
  89. Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Juego muy bonito, divertido y adictivo que no te dejará ir por mucho tiempo
  90. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is clearly the best smash game ever, the best in content and gameplay, better than meele for sure
  91. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Este juego sigue creciendo en fama y popularidad con cada nuevo jugador que se añade, y esto lo unico que hace es hacerlo mejor y el mas grande crossover de los videojuegos en la historia.
  92. Mar 18, 2022
    10
    El mejor Smash Bros de la historia, excelente jugabilidad, gran cantidad de personajes, el crossover mas impresionante de todos los tiempos sin lugar a dudas.
  93. Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Best fighting game ever. You have 75+ characters, amazing controls, awesome gameplay... Must have for every switch owner
  94. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    BEST SMASH TO DATE.

    Good story mode, not as cinematic as Brawl's one, but amazing and funnier than that one. Great characters and more than even expected, best and balanced gameplay, lots of content for both casual and competitive players, amazing ost... well, what can i say. Almost perfect.
  95. Sep 6, 2019
    10
    In my opinion the best smash game

    Unlike brawl it has a mix between competitive and normal

    But most importantly it has everything a smash fan wants
  96. Sep 6, 2019
    10
    The name is program. This truly feels like the ultimate version of what super smash bros should be. The newcomers/maps are awesome, the dlc is extraordinary and the game includes a gigantic library for Nintendo Themes,

    Only critisism is the lack-luster single player mode. But as the game is more designed for multiplayer ....
  97. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    With returning and new characters to play as, hours of content in terms of both single and multiplayer, this truly deserves to be called the Ultimate Smash Bros. experience.
  98. Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Best fighting game ever. This game is so much fun and provides endless hours of fun. It's fun to play anytime and is a game that anyone can pick up and play. I play it with my fiancée all the time and she loves it. The character selection is excellent and they keep releasing awesome characters. I couldn't ask for a better game!
  99. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This game is so fun. I have put in almost 500 hours into it since I've gotten it. With over 75 characters, it's easy to find a favorite fighter.
  100. Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Sin duda es el mejor juego de la saga, ya que añadieron muchas mecanicas, más de 900 canciones, escenarios nuevos y los que estaban lo rediseñaron (algunos), también es el juego con el mejor crossover del mundo. Sin duda una joya
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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