Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

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  1. Black_lotus
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Addictive, the best smash installment to date.. Replay value through the roof
  2. G11111111
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Great game with variability of characters and many scenarios and content, it is worth playing with friends locally, you have a more profitable experience for the quality as it is presented.
  3. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is and stunnng and incredible game. i love it so much, all the good things you do here
  4. Supergamer5
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Fun gameplay, alot of characters, a lot of final smashes, alot of content (including maps, modes, characters colors of characters) just buy it
  5. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Me gusta ver lo bien que a evolucionado uno de mis juegos de pelea favoritos.
  6. Catsup
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This brand-new fighting game is garbage since you can't play as huggy wuggy and there aren't 90 playable characters in this game. The game was super rushed and low-budget don't buy it please.
  7. BonzaiTheHost
    May 10, 2023
    10
    I mean it's Smash Bros, what more do you want? What a tribute to Gaming as a whole.
  8. baja_dan
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Truly the Ultimate version. I've logged 500+ hours into this game. Crazy huge roster list, stages, music. Online play can be laggy, but still fun. Well balanced and tons of fun.
  9. Sephiroth_7_7
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Ther is a reason why they decided to call this smash "ultimate". it has the biggest and most varied roaster, amazing gameplay and also very fun singeplayer side activities. This is THE smash bros game which can be enjoyed by hard core veterans as well as new players (easy to learn hard to master).
  10. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest fighting game of all time. Ultimate has enough content to make any video game fan smile. Even with its lackluster story mode, highly requested characters like Sora, Banjo and Steve make the game one of the greatest experiences on the switch.
  11. letsago
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. è bellissimo perché è figo inoltre c'è voluto moltissimo per realizzarlo e sono contento del fatto che con tantissimo impegno degli sviluppatori si può arrivare a tanto… Expand
  12. Die-g03
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Very fun both competitively and casually. I love the new characters added like Steve, Sora, and Ritcher. I love the characters and seeing them beat the **** outta each other in weird settings like space, yarn world, and in someone’s backyard. Easily the best switch game.
  13. umrttl
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    4 years later I can still play this game for hours. Competitive scene also enjoyable
  14. El_saiki64
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga.
    Tiene una jugabilidad que sirve tanto para el competitivo que para lo social y amistoso.
    Puedes disfrutar de este juego con o sin los DLC, pues esta bastante completo y tiene de todo para jugar offline y online. los personajes están bien pero los eco son bastante forzados la verdad. pero aun así siguen estando pasables la verdad. Las mecánicas de smash    El mejor juego de la saga.
    Tiene una jugabilidad que sirve tanto para el competitivo que para lo social y amistoso.
    Puedes disfrutar de este juego con o sin los DLC, pues esta bastante completo y tiene de todo para jugar offline y online.
    los personajes están bien pero los eco son bastante forzados la verdad.
    pero aun así siguen estando pasables la verdad.
    Las mecánicas de smash siempre me parecieron geniales y únicas, y como es que realiza todo el gameplay es fascinante.
    Me sentí tan feliz cuando lo tuve por primera vez.
    Un juego bastante memorable.    … Expand
  15. Z4turn
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Es el juego definitivo de toda la saga. Lo tiene de todo: El Roster más grande de toda la saga, Gráficos únicos, Grandes revelaciones de personajes como Banjo, Sora, King K Rool, Steve, entre otros, Mecánicas sencillas y fáciles así también como una curva de aprendizaje balanceada para el competitivo y casual, Es un excelente juego de fiesta con amigos ya sean jugadores de este o no.

    Me    Es el juego definitivo de toda la saga. Lo tiene de todo: El Roster más grande de toda la saga, Gráficos únicos, Grandes revelaciones de personajes como Banjo, Sora, King K Rool, Steve, entre otros, Mecánicas sencillas y fáciles así también como una curva de aprendizaje balanceada para el competitivo y casual, Es un excelente juego de fiesta con amigos ya sean jugadores de este o no.

    Me quito el sombrero Sakurai, tu mejor trabajo hasta la fecha.    … Expand
  16. TortoiseGuy
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This is the best fighting game ever made, on top of that it feels like a celebration of gaming, the fact that Mario, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, Snake, Link, Kirby and Samus is crazy to me! On top of that it has great gameplay. Unlike the previous game it doesn't feel like it takes half an hour to get knocked into the blast zone, everything is fast paced and energetic, with aThis is the best fighting game ever made, on top of that it feels like a celebration of gaming, the fact that Mario, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Banjo & Kazooie, Snake, Link, Kirby and Samus is crazy to me! On top of that it has great gameplay. Unlike the previous game it doesn't feel like it takes half an hour to get knocked into the blast zone, everything is fast paced and energetic, with a roster of 89 playable characters this game will keep you entertained for ages, if you want to play casually or competitively there's something here for everyone. That being, said **** Steve… Expand
  17. CrimsonWolf02
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    This game did not need to go as hard as it did. The game play, music, detail, fun references to past games, they are all here. Heck they even let you listen to all the voices in the game (even the announcer). Highly recommend giving this game a shot.
  18. Springblue
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    I think it's the best Smash bros everyone is in it and the story mode is so good this game definitely deserves a 10
  19. Vandenj
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Honestly it is exactly what you expect from super smash bros, lots of maps and a great way to have fun with your friends
  20. Davosh
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    I **** LOVE OLIMAR I WANT HIM TO ENTER MY HOUSE AND BE MY BEST FRIEND! I will ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON HIM ONE DAY BUT HE IS SO SILLY AND HE WILL FORGIVE ME, **** ALDEEZ NUTS IN YO MOUTH, SONIC IS BOTTOM TIER, GREAT GAME BTW
  21. Ragenx12
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    No soy fanático de los Smash, me dio muy buenos momentos y es divertido. Es un obligado de la generación. No le doy una nota más alta porque en lo personal no se la doy, eso es todo. Pero no tengo quejas ni nada, es un juego redondo al que le he dedicado más de 220 horas.
  22. LoiOwenLoi
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This platform fighter is the best out there, I am so impressed on everything the Smash bros team was able to do with this game. If you haven’t played you need to, the roster is great, the stage selection phenomenal, and all the little details, tons of game modes, and super long story mode, thus game is just about perfect
  23. Mr_H
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor crossover de videojuegos y algun medio artistico jamas hecho.El gameplay esta pulidisimo y es de lo mejor de Nintendo.… Expand
  24. RonaldJohnson
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I personally view it as the best smash game we have ever gotten.
    I think if they make another smash game like this one it would only be worse than this.
  25. arturo2022
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    Fantastic video game! Super fun as exciting and, above all, fascinating.
    Kudos to the developers for hunting this pearl in an increasingly barren market. Well done!
  26. Jerg4n
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    The most fun you can have in a multiplayer videogame whether you're a casual or a competitive player. After playing with friends I'm always left to want more, and the sheer size of this game has never left me bored even after hundreds upon hundreds of hours. I would love to give it a 10 but the online just doesn't work at all for me, and that's a big shame considering how I would just loveThe most fun you can have in a multiplayer videogame whether you're a casual or a competitive player. After playing with friends I'm always left to want more, and the sheer size of this game has never left me bored even after hundreds upon hundreds of hours. I would love to give it a 10 but the online just doesn't work at all for me, and that's a big shame considering how I would just love to keep playing even after my friends get tired.… Expand
  27. Sonkisfast
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    If I could give this game a 11, I would! This is easily the best Smash game since Brawl, and it shows! While we did not get many newcomers at first, the real star of the show is the fact that every past fighter would be returning!
    And with the reveals of Ridley and King. K Rool, this game basically told us to expect the unexpected.
    Then the DLC came around. We got a Piranha Plant as a    If I could give this game a 11, I would! This is easily the best Smash game since Brawl, and it shows! While we did not get many newcomers at first, the real star of the show is the fact that every past fighter would be returning!
    And with the reveals of Ridley and King. K Rool, this game basically told us to expect the unexpected.
    Then the DLC came around. We got a Piranha Plant as a standalone fighter.
    Then, Fighters Pass #1 came around, including Joker from Persona 5, Hero from Dragon Quest, the fan-favorite Banjo and Kazooie, Terry Bogard, and finally, Byleth.
    Then we got even more fighters in Fighters Pass 2#. Min Min from ARMS, Steve from Minecraft (No, we aren't joking!), Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Kazuya from Tekken, and finally... Sora from Kingdom Hearts.

    Words can't describe how much of a rollercoaster this game has been for me!    … Expand
  28. OpticalFred
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    One of the best super smash or maybe the best!

    The only 2 flaws i see are 1.that the world of light is not even 10% as good as subspace emissary
    2.The online is thrash
  29. chong
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    God damn, I don’t know of nintendo will ever be able to make anything that will top this
  30. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Smash Ultimate is the king of fighting hits like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, and I feel like it’s a HUGE improvement to Smash 4, because of new fighters, great gameplay, and the amazing World of Light story.
  31. bochuu
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Honestly, me very likey! Although i hate the fact that you don't get your spirits back when you cancel the spirits you were giving to your amiibo.
  32. Lillasillen
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    It's a good game for competition. Best crossover in gaming. And no I'm not counting Fortnite.
  33. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de peleas 2d de la historia, entretenido tanto solo como con amigos, ideal para el juego competitivo, con muchísimos movimientos por personaje, con un plantel de más de 60 personajes de las sagas más famosas de todos los tiempos. Un indispensable de la switch
  34. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ultimate is right - this truly is the greatest Smash Bros. Game of all time! Despite some questionable choices (Richter, Daisy, and Dark Samus are all near identical to their base fighters. Other “Echo Fighters” have at least two major differences that set them apart), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate easily has the best roster in the series. Gameplay is the fastest it’s been since Melee, withUltimate is right - this truly is the greatest Smash Bros. Game of all time! Despite some questionable choices (Richter, Daisy, and Dark Samus are all near identical to their base fighters. Other “Echo Fighters” have at least two major differences that set them apart), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate easily has the best roster in the series. Gameplay is the fastest it’s been since Melee, with dodging being reworked, and easier methods to perform certain techniques. For Single-Player content, Classic Mode is better than ever, with each character getting a personalized route. The Spirit Board and World of Light are fun side modes to do in your spare time. Special modes like Multi-Man Smash and Home Run Contest allow for you to work and improve a high score, and Stage Builder allows you to make your own stages, with four different layers to build on!

    The worst part of Smash Ultimate is by far the Online Play. Matchups are based around GSP, a ranking system made for the game. However, high GSP doesn’t inherently make one skilled, and low GSP doesn’t inherently make one bad. It is very possible to practice for a while, hop online, and get destroyed by someone who, despite having lower GSP, is SIGNIFICANTLY more skilled than you. It is also possible to do the reverse, destroying someone with more gsp despite having little to no practice. The online is also prone to lag, and even with good internet, inputs may struggle to be read, making certain characters a lot worse overall.


    However, the online experience is such a small portion of an otherwise near-perfect game. So overall, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets the seal of approval.    … Expand
  35. Saulgorila69
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I love this game, it has such a wide variety of different characters and the gameplay is really fun.
    I’ve spent way too much time playing this game.
  36. StavrosGR12
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is the best Super Smash Bros game I have played. And the fact that every single character is back with a new story mode makes it perfect. Especially with the final DLC being Sora from Kingdom Hearts.
  37. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    95/100 .
  38. Smashingfight
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    I really enjoy this game everything is a joy to see the ultimate game must play!
  39. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    When you take all the characters from original games, the best maps and soundtracks you have a perfect game. And thats what nintendo did
  40. Spinosaure
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu pour moi l’un des quatre incontournable de la Nintendo Switch avec Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Zelda Breath of the Wild et Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. C’est un excellent jeu avec un gameplay qui ravira débutants et professionnels avec ses attaques toutes aussi différentes les unes des autres et un catalogue riche en personnages Nintendo. Que ce soit en ligne ou en mode Smash ou en modeCe jeu pour moi l’un des quatre incontournable de la Nintendo Switch avec Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Zelda Breath of the Wild et Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. C’est un excellent jeu avec un gameplay qui ravira débutants et professionnels avec ses attaques toutes aussi différentes les unes des autres et un catalogue riche en personnages Nintendo. Que ce soit en ligne ou en mode Smash ou en mode Aventure, on a jamais le temps de s’ennuyer. Pour moi, quand on est au moins quatre sur la même console ou plus à se donner des gros coups en mode Smash, c’est le bonheur !… Expand
  41. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    + Insane roster of video game icons and stages
    + Graphics and animation is stellar
    + Soundtrack is a beautiful, bloated compilation of absolute masterpieces (original + remixed)
    + Gameplay is pure, crazy fun with a high skill ceiling
  42. OmarVOOM007
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de smash a la fecha, con todos los mejores personajes de la insdustria de los videojuegos, gran desempeño con excelentes gráficos y música, uno de los mejores juegos de Nintendo Switch que sin duda mejora las tardes con los amigos.
  43. Agonzingfool
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    I hate fighting games like Tekken and the rest because they have such a high standard of skill, it's just not fun.

    But this... this is something else. The controls are simple, every character has the same button layout. The campaign is simple, fun, and challenging. That's the theme of this game. Fun. I've put in way more hours into this game than I thought I would. I was going to throw    I hate fighting games like Tekken and the rest because they have such a high standard of skill, it's just not fun.

    But this... this is something else. The controls are simple, every character has the same button layout. The campaign is simple, fun, and challenging. That's the theme of this game. Fun. I've put in way more hours into this game than I thought I would. I was going to throw it in the corner until some friends wanted to play some games. But it's just as fun solo.

    Buy it, if you dont like it, sell it on eBay, it will hold its value.    … Expand
  44. aeg
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    no **** command move but still make the game hard to be good is very impressive,this is the best fighting game i’ve ever play,the hit sound is absolutely amazing and the effect that when u hit a enemy is soo satisfying,i’ve never play other smash games but i can see the feeling that u hit your opponent and i dosent feel like your actually hitting them,game balance good but maybe makeno **** command move but still make the game hard to be good is very impressive,this is the best fighting game i’ve ever play,the hit sound is absolutely amazing and the effect that when u hit a enemy is soo satisfying,i’ve never play other smash games but i can see the feeling that u hit your opponent and i dosent feel like your actually hitting them,game balance good but maybe make camping play style more punishable.also the dlc decision ing is very weird,i hope there will be dmc5 character in the next smash game instead of just having a mii fighter skin… Expand
  45. Jaxonator
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros.
  46. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I dont need much to say, but this is more than a 10/10. THE FACT THAT SAKURAI BROUGHT EVERY FIGHTER BACK AND ADDED CHARACTERS LIKE STEVE, SORA, AND BANJO KAZOOIE MAKES THIS GAME THE BEST SMASH BROS GAME EVER MADE!!!
  47. Codak002
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    In my opinion, this is simply the best fighting game ever made. The most diverse roster, an absolute bucketload of stages, items, assists, spirits- you name it. This game is truly 'Ultimate' in every sense of the word. Sakurai and the Smash team worked themselves to the bone to deliver the utterly definitive Smash experience. Ultimate caters to both diehard Melee players and those justIn my opinion, this is simply the best fighting game ever made. The most diverse roster, an absolute bucketload of stages, items, assists, spirits- you name it. This game is truly 'Ultimate' in every sense of the word. Sakurai and the Smash team worked themselves to the bone to deliver the utterly definitive Smash experience. Ultimate caters to both diehard Melee players and those just looking to have fun in equal dosages, not to mention bringing in just about every majorly desired Smash character. I remember being genuinely sad when the final DLC came out a couple years ago because of just how entrancing it was to follow the game's DLC. This game never bores, even for a single player experience, and for that I love it so dearly. Apart from a slightly enhanced port (which is of itself very unlikely), I genuinely have no idea how a future Smash game could even begin to compare to this. Truly the Ultimate Smash.… Expand
  48. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  49. Lukart59
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    The best fighting game ever. I have over 730 hours on this game and it was one of the first games I owned. This game is perfect.
  50. Hadix123
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This is a must have game for anyone that buys a switch cuz it introduces you to the world of Nintendo
  51. EdgadusOmega98
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    It is one of the games that has made dreams come true, from the roster, scenarios, and other factors. Its gameplay improved considerably compared to its predecessor on the Wii U and has more to offer.
  52. SuperSonicJunus
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The game that keeps better with each installment. I don’t know how they pulled it off, but the most impressive roster for any game, ever. Soundtrack is off the chains, plent of tracks from every represented character/franchise. Probably the best $90 I spent on a game and no complaints about paying for the DLC. Hopefully I’ll be playing as Ganondorf in my retirement home. ❤️
  53. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  54. Malooga
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Lets get all the bad out of the way right now - the intro song SUCKS. That's about it, everything else is more or less the epitome of Smash, if you've played any of the recent entries you'll feel right at home.

    The game is PACKED with content, so value is there in spades, and if there's a Nintendo character left unrepresented by either playable characters or the new support characters    Lets get all the bad out of the way right now - the intro song SUCKS. That's about it, everything else is more or less the epitome of Smash, if you've played any of the recent entries you'll feel right at home.

    The game is PACKED with content, so value is there in spades, and if there's a Nintendo character left unrepresented by either playable characters or the new support characters (known as spirits) - then it must be the most obscure character license they own.

    Literally its as overwhelming as starting a new massive open world game, just staring at the list of unlockables. It's almost too much, but Nintendo does a masterful job of layering elements and peppering in extras at certain intervals that keeps it from becoming too much of a chore to manage.

    The combat is still the same, but the same for somebody not akin to Smash, that may like a more traditional "hard-counter" set-up like in SF, this may be a little bit of a turn off.

    Not every character has fluid movement, for instance. Some feel floaty, and not as impactful. This is a far cry from something you'd see in a traditional fighter. It's not a BAD thing necessarily, but if you aren't use to it you may think Kirby is a great representation of how the gameplay works. Where as playing with a character like Little Mac leaves you feeling like you're outpacing all opponents. This is simply the nature of the game, as mobility is a big part of what distinguishes the fighters.

    Overall I don't think its for everybody, perhaps the hardcore fight fans who don't squeal with glee everytime they see their favorite Nintendo (or Sega) mascots on the screen - perhaps its worth testing first. For everybody else, fork it over and hail to the king, Smash is back! 9/10    … Expand
  55. ultraviper
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, with TONS of content. Over 100 stages, over 70 playable characters. Runs great (60fps) in both docked AND handheld, which is rare for any switch game but really impressive for a game of this caliber. A must-have for any switch owner.

    1 point taken away because the online mode (which I frankly don't really care about and won't be playing much) is terrible. It uses lock-step    Amazing game, with TONS of content. Over 100 stages, over 70 playable characters. Runs great (60fps) in both docked AND handheld, which is rare for any switch game but really impressive for a game of this caliber. A must-have for any switch owner.

    1 point taken away because the online mode (which I frankly don't really care about and won't be playing much) is terrible. It uses lock-step instead of having some kind of lag compensation, so if 1 person is on a slow connection, EVERYONE plays in slow motion. Also, there is no way to leave a match. If you are the first person eliminated, you are forced to sit there and watch everyone else finish the game.    … Expand
  56. Maxson
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    Masahiro Sakurai definitely worked his butt off to make sure this is the most ultimate version of Smash Bros. The amount of content in this game is just amazing. You can tell a lot of love and care was put in by the director. Thank you Masahiro Sakurai, you deserve a long vacation.
  57. brockcheese
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    This is the best smash game ever and with all of the insane characters added to the dlc this might be the best fighting game of all time.
  58. bulger_paul
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    It’s Smash Bros. I mean, what can I possibly say that you don’t already know? If you’ve scrolled down the metacritic user reviews far enough to see what I’m writing right now, what can I conceivably tell you about Smash Bros that you haven’t already read multiple times anywhere else?

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

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

    Anyways, even though the online component is complete trash, the game itself is as strong as it’s ever been.    … Expand
  59. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Only thing weighing it down is the boring single player content and poor online performance
  60. Reciter5613
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    It felt that the game would have a rough start with all the toxic fans hatin' on Sakurai for not having every character they want. But regardless, SSBU is worth all the hype.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Update: An issue with online play. When someone leaves for any reason, no one gets any points. It's frustrating. This is something they should fix cause knowing this game lots of people will rage quit when they lose.    … Expand
  61. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    Quite simply, the best fighting game on the planet. Especially with the sheer volume of characters and stages. Had enough JRPG / Fire Emblem characters though..
  62. Zalabar22
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    The ultimate party game for fans of gaming. A pure delight to play with friends, definitely the best version of Smash Brothers. Everyone is here, almost every stage, and the best rules yet. This is the game I've been waiting to come to switch since it was announced. I wasn't a huge fan of the world of light, which is the only thing stopping it from getting a 10/10.
  63. he110me
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    All in all it's mostly an upgrade over Sm4sh. The only downgrade is the online matchmaking sometimes putting you into 4 player ffa when you want 1v1, but patch 1.2 reduced that drastically.

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

    The only thing keeping it from a 10 is the single player. While it is an improvement over Smash 64, Melee, and Sm4sh's single player, it still falls short of Subspace Emissary. The matches are fun, and the rpg elements are neat (and necessary for many of the fights, dear god!), but it lacks that sweet sweet high-production fan-fiction feel that Subspace had. There are much fewer cut-scenes, and there isn't really any interaction between the roster beyond the intro scene. That being said, it is definitely a big part of the game. I still haven't finished it and I've clocked nearly 25 hours (the map you see in the trailers is only map 1!). There are indeed boss battles, some of them very fun, others kind of easy. It's no subspace, but it's the next best thing imo.    … Expand
  64. chemiclord
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    So many things to do... but all of them with minor irritations that keep it from getting a perfect score from me, most of them centering around what seems to be a very unreliable AI that seems brick stupid one second, then damn near precognitive the next; creating single player content that can get extremely frustrating.

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

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

    But the annoyances really can't mask the fact that this is one of the most accessible yet challenging titles in the series that beautifully balances the competitive elements of Melee with the all-inclusive entertainment of Brawl and Smash 4. And the sheer staggering amount of content (none of which feels hurried or jammed in without thought) cannot be denied, either.    … Expand
  65. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 10, 2019
    9
    Excellent game overall, massive roster and quite well balanced. Would give it even more if they had made more bosses for the classic mode (i feel them lacking in numbers)
  66. Irarius
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Ok so i already sank a BIG load of time into this and i am exhausted for today so lets give this a short review
    the game is good, the combat is nice, you can pull off some amazing stuff, the controlls feel nice and the rumble lets you even feel footsteps if you walk slowly, nice touch
    the different modes are nice world of light has for what it is a good ammount of variety in the    Ok so i already sank a BIG load of time into this and i am exhausted for today so lets give this a short review
    the game is good, the combat is nice, you can pull off some amazing stuff, the controlls feel nice and the rumble lets you even feel footsteps if you walk slowly, nice touch
    the different modes are nice
    world of light has for what it is a good ammount of variety in the battles, so look at this as event matches, cuz that is what it is.
    i also need to say that the game seems rly hard at times, i have a friend who ragequitted twice already. i myself can say that some battles tear you apart,
    bossfights are also swell and have some difficulty, and well some of them will destroy you to the moon and back if you dont expect it or fight them for the first time, sometimes they can get you rly cheap but okay

    now a little problem i got with the game is well mode variety could be a bit wider,
    classic mode offers a 2 section but thats one section and its always the same,
    no smash the target, no homerun contest ( not that i care about homerun... i rly dont)
    the story mode is not offering alot of story but i guess again its a gloryfied event mode

    some of the spirit battles will make you scream because of how unfair they seem or well... are.. just saying the mario super star event is rly making me mad
    unlocking characters per world of light is nice, per classic rly random, and otherwise random aswell so yeah, you cant rly work for it exactly as you want    … Expand
  67. RafaelDB464
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    the best game in the series since Melee and it's equally as fun too! it may not be perfect with some missteps, but regardless of those, Ultimate is still worth a look for a amazing Roster of characters with every Veteran back including newcomers that are fun to play with each, good amount of content, and it still keeps the Great Smash Bros formula for Beginners and Hardcore players in thethe best game in the series since Melee and it's equally as fun too! it may not be perfect with some missteps, but regardless of those, Ultimate is still worth a look for a amazing Roster of characters with every Veteran back including newcomers that are fun to play with each, good amount of content, and it still keeps the Great Smash Bros formula for Beginners and Hardcore players in the series! the game also looks fantastic with more detail than the Wii U game in stages and characters, and it all runs at 1080p 60fps (except in some "certain matches" like Ice Climbers only 8 player match) and it looks just as good on Portable mode. i will admit i was expecting a little bit more on World of Light but it's not too bad since it still feels like an epic adventure to rescue all your friends to come back to the main villain, stronger than ever to save the World

    This, along side Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 DX and Zelda Breath of the Wild should be your first Nintendo Switch game when you get one eventually. Smash Ultimate, while not Perfect, still sure is ULTIMATE    … Expand
  68. vgmkyle
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    After countless remakes and remasters, Nintendo finally does an outstanding job with one of their exclusives that was on the Wii U before. This game actually feels like a new one though as they add so much variety in content. Amazing and complete roster for the first time in the series history; nobody is cut.
  69. victorgr
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Han hecho un juego perfecto prácticamente, se nota que el combate es más divertdio que en otras entregas, hay más personajes, aunque no son 74 ya que muchos son clones, pero de todas formas son muchísimos. El online de momento no va bien, no sé si es mi wifi pero le ha pasado a más gente, tiene un 9 porque deseaba un modo historia como el Emisario Subespacial
    pero con la interacción de 74    Han hecho un juego perfecto prácticamente, se nota que el combate es más divertdio que en otras entregas, hay más personajes, aunque no son 74 ya que muchos son clones, pero de todas formas son muchísimos. El online de momento no va bien, no sé si es mi wifi pero le ha pasado a más gente, tiene un 9 porque deseaba un modo historia como el Emisario Subespacial
    pero con la interacción de 74 personajes entre sí, sería un sueño. En realidad es lo que más me gustó del Brawl, por lo demás es completísimo    … Expand
  70. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    One of my top 10 games of all time, a must buy for every nintendo switch owner, imagine just more smah all characters collected in one place plus more! I mean you really cant complain. And yes the fighters pass and all dlc for this game is worth it!
  71. srtgoren
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    This game is so cool to play online and with friends, and also alone. I like Brawl more but this one is also amazing!
  72. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 8.5
    Story/Atmosphere: 8
    OVERALL: 9
  73. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    It's Smash Bros. But now it has a new subtitle. But what does that subtitle mean? Does it earn the "Ultimate" moniker?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Smash Ultimate is easily worth the price of admission and offers more content than other games for the same price.    … Expand
  74. Kickingtheplace
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Without a doubt, this game is clearly essential for Nintendo Switch Owners. Because of its massive crossover when it comes to the diverse roster and stages that may want you to spend the whole time unlocking. The gameplay never fails to a certain extent and Sakurai made an effort for fans to play it for the sole purpose of fun which he delivered well. The biggest flaw in Super SmashWithout a doubt, this game is clearly essential for Nintendo Switch Owners. Because of its massive crossover when it comes to the diverse roster and stages that may want you to spend the whole time unlocking. The gameplay never fails to a certain extent and Sakurai made an effort for fans to play it for the sole purpose of fun which he delivered well. The biggest flaw in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate is that Waluigi isn't even a "PLAYABLE" character which is absolutely disappointing and tear dropping because that was one major request that players wanted. Therefore I give it a 9. And let's not forget to mention that there is still more content that will be released in the near future even though some of it has to be through a paywall which throws the piss.… Expand
  75. ILoveBF1
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    A very good game with awesome characters and well-made mechanics. The maps are also amazing.
  76. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    What more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mutWhat more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mut have for any multiplayer, Smash, Nintendo, or just fun games fan (and even castlevania or Sonic Fans because seriously this is a much better game than most of the ones of those franchises). Can't recommend enough.… Expand
  77. C_hocolat
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    i've wait so much time for this game. I am really happy of this game and about the enormous contents on the game, the music, the heroes, the lot of gamemode, etc.

    Really fun to play with friend, or even alone, i hadn't notice any lag.
  78. ZeoN
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Una auténtica oda a los videojuegos. Banda sonora sobresaliente, jugabilidad increible, escenarios geniales... De lo mejor de este año. Recomendado
  79. windswept143
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game's online has improved tremendously since it first launched. It's one of the best fighting games of all time, just for the unbelievably large amount of content alone. I'd highly recommend this game to anyone who's a fan of fighting games or just likes party games.
  80. MonkiReviews
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    This is my favorite Super Smash Bros. game yet. The characters are all in it,plus a lot of new awesome characters with great abilities. The World of Light game mode is really fun. Fighting characters after characters unlocking spirits to use in fights is very cool and one of the best parts of the game. The regular Smash mode is still my favorite though. You can fight up to 8 player SmashThis is my favorite Super Smash Bros. game yet. The characters are all in it,plus a lot of new awesome characters with great abilities. The World of Light game mode is really fun. Fighting characters after characters unlocking spirits to use in fights is very cool and one of the best parts of the game. The regular Smash mode is still my favorite though. You can fight up to 8 player Smash which is intense and fun. The online mode is also good, but needs some fixing. Preferences for what you want to do isn’t the best. Also the game lags at times, but normally it’s fine. I recommend it!… Expand
  81. dr0nzer
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    One of the must have games for the switch, amazing amount of content and a vast diverse array of fighters, modes and trophy/collections! It's everything you'd want for a nintendo beat em up, nothing quite more amusing than watching nintendo franchise characters plummet each other!
    I did notice that it can be very overwhelming at the start figuring everything out, bit of a learning curve    One of the must have games for the switch, amazing amount of content and a vast diverse array of fighters, modes and trophy/collections! It's everything you'd want for a nintendo beat em up, nothing quite more amusing than watching nintendo franchise characters plummet each other!
    I did notice that it can be very overwhelming at the start figuring everything out, bit of a learning curve in finding your feet and once you do it's fantastic.
    online play is hit and miss, can be a bit of a lag fest depending on who hosts..    … Expand
  82. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode seems boring to me and I found myself unlocking characters in versus...I also never really could recommend this game for casual gamers, because there is just too much going on onscreen, if you are not used to such stuff.
    Anyway if you like beat em ups, like nintendo, like switch, like videgame nostalgia, like games to play with friends on one console: this is one hell of a game.    … Expand
  83. toonlinkman
    Dec 17, 2018
    9
    I had this game on the Wii U and it was a fun game but I never thought I would buy it again on the Switch. I was pretty disappointed that Smash was going to be the only quality Nintendo game in 2018. I wasn't hyped for this game at all.

    I purchased it for because of lack of other options. I am really please I did. It is much more fun than the Wii U version. It is slightly faster. There    I had this game on the Wii U and it was a fun game but I never thought I would buy it again on the Switch. I was pretty disappointed that Smash was going to be the only quality Nintendo game in 2018. I wasn't hyped for this game at all.

    I purchased it for because of lack of other options. I am really please I did. It is much more fun than the Wii U version. It is slightly faster. There are so many fighters each which has it's own nostalgia trip. There are so many different modes and customisations for this game that there is something for everyone. Even the duke-box is fun.

    I now own three copies of this game. The physical version I initially bought. I always go physical when unsure about a game so that I least I can sell it back. I bought myself a digital copy as I like the game and don't want to waste time switching the cartridge in and out. And my kids love it so much. I got another digital copy on their switch.    … Expand
  84. MetaPerky37
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Okay, my first review in over two years, where I’ve grown older and wiser. Smash Ultimate is possibly the best in the series. Every previous character EVER plus a handful of varied newcomers (including the clone-like-but-not-exactly Echo Fighters). Let’s go over my thoughts on this game in a nutshell:

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

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

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

    I don’t have an online subscription for the online matches, so I can’t really comment on THAT front. But simply put, despite its flaws, Smash Ultimate is possibly the best game in the SERIES!    … Expand
  85. jikflet
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    The best Smash bros game by far. Im not very competitive and I don't take it very seriously, so for me is more like a party game. Saying that, this is the best party fighting game on the switch. Amazing characters, stages, music and very easy to get into. Absolutely recommended!
  86. plitarko
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    An amazing game with all the most important things done well, but with a lot of modes that feel rushed and unpolished. The world map in spirit mode looks like it was created by adding one of Photoshop's standard artistic filters and it looks horrible. Spirit mode also has a loading icon that looks like a YouTube video loading and it seems that they went quantity over quality when designingAn amazing game with all the most important things done well, but with a lot of modes that feel rushed and unpolished. The world map in spirit mode looks like it was created by adding one of Photoshop's standard artistic filters and it looks horrible. Spirit mode also has a loading icon that looks like a YouTube video loading and it seems that they went quantity over quality when designing the spirits which often have strange colors that neither seem to fit in a theme or be the characters' original colors. But as I said; it's an amazing game at its core, just wish they had worked more on the story modes or simplified them to deliver the ultra polished game that you'd expect from a game like this and which I feel comparable games such as Breath of the Wild and Odyssey managed to do.… Expand
  87. Refreshment
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    This is by far the definitive super smash bros experience, it has everything that had appeared in the franchise till the moment and much more. When we talk about this game we are talking about the best videogames crossover ever made; it's surprising how many differents characters fit so well. In addition, we have the new spirits mode, which i was sceptical of but i ended up loving it. ItThis is by far the definitive super smash bros experience, it has everything that had appeared in the franchise till the moment and much more. When we talk about this game we are talking about the best videogames crossover ever made; it's surprising how many differents characters fit so well. In addition, we have the new spirits mode, which i was sceptical of but i ended up loving it. It brings a lot of charecters from all the franchises related with nintendo in a surprisingly well made story mode.
    The main downsides of this game are the online service, which is pretty slow, and the DLCs characters, who are overpowered.    … Expand
  88. Powermario0
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Smash Ultimate is the best smash version you can get. It includes over 70 characters and way too many stages... well of course not too many. I didn't like the idea that this game gives you all the stages free and you don't have to get them yourself, why? But still if you're smash fan like me or just a beginner this game will offer you hundreds of hours fun and SMASHING!
  89. cem12
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Un juego que le tenía ganas de tener, ya que la última vez que la usé fue en la 64.
    Ha revivido momentos felices de mi infancia.
    Movimientos ágiles de los personajes, a veces incluso demasiado.
    Juego recomendable
  90. ShnizelInBag
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Great game with pretty bad online, still worth every cent. The amount of content is huge
  91. Malvolo
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    El juego de peleas definitivo. gran cantidad de personajes y mundos unas melodías hermosas.
    un modo aventura increíble con una historia como solo nintendo sabe hacer.
    jugabilidad excelente lo único malo que le veo es un poco de lag en el modo online pero seguro sera corregido mas adelante.
  92. CANOPE1000
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Nunca me había gustado tanto un Smash Bros y he jugado a todos. Este mejora muchísimo en todos los aspectos e incluso en lo que parecía imposible mejorar. Una cantidad increíble de jugadores, escenarios, música y además unos gráficos y sombras muy llamativos que a su vez ayudan bastante a visualizar perfectamente la pelea. Por otro lado y el motivo que le doy un 9 y no un 10 es el modoNunca me había gustado tanto un Smash Bros y he jugado a todos. Este mejora muchísimo en todos los aspectos e incluso en lo que parecía imposible mejorar. Una cantidad increíble de jugadores, escenarios, música y además unos gráficos y sombras muy llamativos que a su vez ayudan bastante a visualizar perfectamente la pelea. Por otro lado y el motivo que le doy un 9 y no un 10 es el modo historia que se agradece que se meta de nuevo después de 10 años (además de que meten la mecánica de espíritus) pero la verdad es que por lo menos a mí se me ha hecho bastante repetitivo. Y también el motivo que le doy un 9 es por la estabilidad del online, que va un poco mejor que el de la WiiU y estás pagando 20 euros al año para jugar online y si quieres te compras el adaptador de ethernet para que te vaya mejor y si no mejora apenas te aguantas. Por lo demás, JUEGAZO.… Expand
  93. kjl3080
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes the already great series and adds amazing content into what feels like a masterpiece, and is a must buy for anyone looking for a great time.

    The graphics are better than any of its predecessors, featuring detailed and beautiful character models and scenery. The gameplay Is amazing, geared towards both beginners looking for a good time with their    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes the already great series and adds amazing content into what feels like a masterpiece, and is a must buy for anyone looking for a great time.

    The graphics are better than any of its predecessors, featuring detailed and beautiful character models and scenery.

    The gameplay Is amazing, geared towards both beginners looking for a good time with their friends or by themselves while also towards gamers who want to play on a competitive level.

    The Story mode is superb. The singleplayer campaign, World of Light, is a great experience that puts it up with Brawl's Subspace Emissary. Every spirit battle feels like a neat homage to their source games, and considering that there are thousands of spirits in the game, is a pretty incredible feat. However, as honest criticism, I believe that a crucial aspect of the game is lacking in multiplayer capability. Another thing to note that while I had no trouble completing the game on normal mode, I believe that less skilled players might have trouble with even the Easy setting. Perhaps there should be a Very Easy difficulty for those who might want to just enjoy the game.

    Characters. The roster is absolutely huge, and features the return of every single fighter, with many newcomers to boot. No one could forsee fan-favorite characters join the roster like Ridley and Simon Belmont. Although I did enjoy the process of unlocking them, I think there should be a cheat code or an option to unlock all the characters at once for people who just want to pick up the game and play everyone, or in tournament play (though the latter might not be as big of an issue).

    The online experience could be improved. In the midst of all the controversy, I'm going to say that Nintendo still doesn't really get the gist of Online yet, but I believe that things will work out in time, so I won't get too deep into it.

    Overall, the immersive and amazing gameplay, this game is in my opinion definitely worth buying a modest $60 given the massive amount of content put in the game. Great work by Sakurai and his team, and a great experience for many gamers alike.    … Expand
  94. Freiberg_
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    This game SMASHES everyone of my expectations. I've enjoyed every minute of play. So many instances of me being filled with glee when a new fighter appears or playing a really great match.

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

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

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

    Bad qualities:
    1: Some of the spirits are super hard
    2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets
    3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes
    4: i got tired of fighting master hand and crazy hand most of the time.    … Expand
  98. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This game is a behemoth, in any way you like it. It inspires awe and madness in veterans and in its mechanics alike. Mediocre online options are its only obstacle to perfection.
  99. SappyNoypi
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    First of all, I've also never played this before.

    Easy to pick up. Hard as hell to master. Loads of content included that you will almost feel you've paid less for this game. Also this a really awesome couch multi-player party game. It is really fun to play.
  100. Rens
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    The base game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is perfect, but World of Light is a bit disappointing and a lack of other original single-player options make the game a little less from perfect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    (The conclusion is at the beginning of the review so people do not have to scroll down for the end.)    … Expand
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#23 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 99
  3. 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. 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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