Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. EnriqueAcevedo
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    A very good game with a lot of content, definitely the Ultimate experience in Smash Bros... the roster is amazing and the gameplay is so gratifying... The only problem with the game is that World of Light is too repetitive and there are just a couple of cinematics and the end game is a little MEH
  2. neehawgamer
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Awesome game! I wish it be more unique, but I understand how hard it is to make a fighting game completely different!
  3. BlitZeR_95
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    A super fun fighting game, probably my favourite fighting game ever! Huge roster! So many characters to pick from different game series. This game is really fun at parties/group meetups to play indoors. The only downside is the story/adventure mode of the game but most people bought this game to smash up players rather than play the story.
  4. PandaMaster360
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really is the "ultimate" Smash Bros. game. The controls and gameplay is beautifully designed. The graphics are gorgeous. The roster of characters is larger than ever, including EVERY previous fighter and some new ones. The single player story mode, "World of Light" is designed like a maze with multiple correct paths. There's always multiple ways to go to the end.Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really is the "ultimate" Smash Bros. game. The controls and gameplay is beautifully designed. The graphics are gorgeous. The roster of characters is larger than ever, including EVERY previous fighter and some new ones. The single player story mode, "World of Light" is designed like a maze with multiple correct paths. There's always multiple ways to go to the end.

    All in all, Sakurai has proven that Smash Bros. is still a thriving franchise.    … Expand
  5. XV_
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    After playing a lot of Smash 4, you'll find yourself quite familiar with Ultimate's mechanics and tweaks but it also has some things that may shake your ground a little.

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

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

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

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

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

    When all is said and done, and every character is at your disposal, be prepared to have an incredible time, especially when playing with friends locally or online (forgetting some issues there mind you). Smash Bros has this amazing quality that it doesn't matter that you're not great in fighting games, you'll certainly find a character or a playstyle you'll like the most in here and when you have that moment after an 8 player battle where you are the last one standing, it's truly glorious. Smash Bros Ultimate is a must for every Nintendo Switch owner, period, even when I have problems with it, they feel so minimal in comparison to its positive things.    … Expand
  6. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I bought this game almost inmediatly it came out, I was so hyped for it and it didn´t disappoint. The roaster is so massive that is a joy to complete it, this is one of the few games I´ve played more than 100 hours, really really good and big game, worth it.
  7. gummyapples
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    Really is the Ultimate smash. Really Good graphics and runs really smooth. Unlocking new characters feels really rewarding because it doesn't happen constantly, rather a slow pace with a few games in between. World of light takes a while to get going, but the end is really good. Gameplay is solid in all modes, the characters are all really fun to use and try. Other than a few drops inReally is the Ultimate smash. Really Good graphics and runs really smooth. Unlocking new characters feels really rewarding because it doesn't happen constantly, rather a slow pace with a few games in between. World of light takes a while to get going, but the end is really good. Gameplay is solid in all modes, the characters are all really fun to use and try. Other than a few drops in frame rate online works relatively well. Takes the best parts of all the previous games and puts them into one jam-packed package of good fun. Competitively might even beat melee with how difficult it can be to memorize all the frame data for every character. It also delivers to be a really good casual game that is really fun to play with a few friends. it runs pretty well even on handheld mode and is just really fun to use. Other than a really slow middle part of the World of Light section, and the occasional flickers of frame rate drops when playing online really good game.… Expand
  8. Loo_oo
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Ce nouvel opus frôle la perfection !
    Techniquement rien à dire, c'est beau c'est propre... la direction artistique est top.
    Ce Super Smash devient LA référence des jeux de baston. Car même si l'on n'aime pas l'univers, quelle générosité de Nintendo : plus de 70 persos, un nombre de stages tout juste indécent, jusqu'à 4 joueurs, des modes en veux tu en voilà, des musiques somptueuses    Ce nouvel opus frôle la perfection !
    Techniquement rien à dire, c'est beau c'est propre... la direction artistique est top.
    Ce Super Smash devient LA référence des jeux de baston. Car même si l'on n'aime pas l'univers, quelle générosité de Nintendo : plus de 70 persos, un nombre de stages tout juste indécent, jusqu'à 4 joueurs, des modes en veux tu en voilà, des musiques somptueuses retravaillées avec un mode MP3 pour écouter les thèmes console éteinte avec votre casque ! Et j'en passe tellement la liste est longue... et si vous êtes un Nintendo Fan, tout prendra une autre dimension ;-) la durée quant à elle semble excellente. Vous y reviendrez à de très nombreuses reprises.
    Et pourquoi pas 10 alors ? et bien tout simplement parce que le mode ESPRIT ne me convient pas en guise de mode histoire... il convient parfaitement au scénario, mais cela devient vite répétitif. Cela est plus une course à la récompense qu'autre chose, car le scénario (qui tient quand même sur un timbre post) n'avance pas d'un poil. bref, je ne m’étendrai pas sur le sujet car cela est purement subjectf et n'engage que moi.
    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - Les graphismes
    - Le roster titanesque !
    - Les musiques somptueuses
    - Le Fan Service parfait
    - L'ergonomie

    Ce que je n'ai pas aimé (-) :
    - La complexité des combos (ou alors je suis nul, ce qui est totalement probable)
    - Le MODE ESPRIT en guise de mode histoire. Trop répétitif à mon goût mais bon cela reste quand même un jeu de baston    … Expand
  9. cooltesis
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    the game is very good the only reason i give it a 9 and not a 10 it is because it is a fighting game and no fighting or sports game can be a 10.
  10. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    The best smash bros i have played all other games from 64 this is game is easily the best the fast gameplay and smooth movement makes for an amazing fighting game there is so much content to love in this game the only thing that i don't like is the single player content there isn't much to go for but it makes a great party game
  11. Akidoma
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Lo esperaba tanto...Y valio la pena. Mejor juego de Nintendo para este fin de año. Casi perfecto en todos los aspectos.
  12. Aqwin
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Brothers Ultimate has the biggest roster today by bringing EVERYONE back! With 74+ characters it can feel overwhelming sometimes to choose a character. Not to mention almost everyone is unique with the exception of echo fighters who are replicas of other characters. Besides the 5 or so echo fighters, each character feels unique, special and finely well tuned, making everySuper Smash Brothers Ultimate has the biggest roster today by bringing EVERYONE back! With 74+ characters it can feel overwhelming sometimes to choose a character. Not to mention almost everyone is unique with the exception of echo fighters who are replicas of other characters. Besides the 5 or so echo fighters, each character feels unique, special and finely well tuned, making every character worth playing.

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

    The only draw backs are the lack of a home run contest and the World of Light campaign. It wasn’t terrrible but it was so long and it just felt like it could have been so much more then what it was. I’m still waiting for another real story campaign from the SSB series    … Expand
  13. BrettSiebenhaar
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    I have put about 10 hours in the game so far. i never thought that I would like a Smash game, but guess what, I do. I don't want to give this game a 10 yet. I have mainly played the classic mode which I find really fun and it is kind of like a practice mode. You do unlock a new character everytime you play classic mode, but you must beat that character to unlock them. One round ofI have put about 10 hours in the game so far. i never thought that I would like a Smash game, but guess what, I do. I don't want to give this game a 10 yet. I have mainly played the classic mode which I find really fun and it is kind of like a practice mode. You do unlock a new character everytime you play classic mode, but you must beat that character to unlock them. One round of classic mode takes about 10 minutes, give or take. The main mode is fun too, it is an actual single player campaign. You start off as Kirby. I thought using Kirby was a great idea. Everybody likes Kirby! The game is very addicting and it looks great! I recommend this game. I can see it getting boring after a while, but only time will tell.… Expand
  14. Liash
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    Why do people score the game without playing it? People are either giving it a 10/10 because they're getting it for Christmas or just straight up rating it a 0 because of one minor flaw.
    9/10 visually nice, good soundtrack and no For Glory
  15. SaltySupplyGuy
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    Smash bros ultimate is an amazing smash game, taking everything that was great about 4 and running with it. All of the characters are fun to play and animated excellently (though not all of them play differently to be honest, the echo fighters are a nice addition but there was already too many Fire Emblem characters BEFORE they decided to add another one with this installment). The gameSmash bros ultimate is an amazing smash game, taking everything that was great about 4 and running with it. All of the characters are fun to play and animated excellently (though not all of them play differently to be honest, the echo fighters are a nice addition but there was already too many Fire Emblem characters BEFORE they decided to add another one with this installment). The game bridges nicely for first time players and professionals, with fast-paced gameplay that we haven't really seen since Melee. There is a wealth of content here, with it taking on average about 1-3 days to unlock the full character roster, new modes that really add a breath of fresh air, a new story mode to unlock spirits, and more than enough stages and soundtracks to never feel like you're repeating battles too often. Lots of tweaks to the gameplay make you think of what your next move should be like the addition of parry's, only one air dodge, and fixes to characters movesets that were not so great in 4 (i.e. Pikachu's neutral air is the equivalent of Mewtwo's in Smash 4, which is fantastic). There's something here for everyone, and with an excellent first DLC character reveal of Joker, Nintendo finally seems to be giving the Smash community what they want. The only real negative I have about the game is that the online play is abysmal at the moment, the removal of For Glory was a questionable choice, but with updates trickling out that are improving the matchmaking to give you your preferences, this game is looking up.… Expand
  16. WizardOfCoke
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, is truly the best Smash has ever been. It's that simple this is as of today the definitive Super Smash Bros.

    It as a game is both perfect for the casual player alongside those that want to play in the competitive scene, I got the game on the day of release before I took a long trip and before I knew it two hours had passed this game is an amazing time killer    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, is truly the best Smash has ever been. It's that simple this is as of today the definitive Super Smash Bros.

    It as a game is both perfect for the casual player alongside those that want to play in the competitive scene, I got the game on the day of release before I took a long trip and before I knew it two hours had passed this game is an amazing time killer and I will always bring it along with my Switch as it is the perfect pick up and play game in my opinion.

    Let's talk about the modes in Ultimate, well firstly there's the most obvious inclusion Smash and it's been perfected for a while now so there is very little to add as we all know what is within the Smash mode as it's been in every single incarnation of Smash.

    The game mode I probably played most after Smash was Classic Mode as I felt it was the great mode when unlocking characters as well as getting used to the move sets of said characters without going into the Training mode to learn the specifics of certain moves, and for those that don't know Classic Mode has to play through a range of different battles with scenarios set up for the specific character, and after completing Classic Mode you get a new challenger until there are no more to approach of course.

    Next, we have World of Light, it's a nice addition and a good time waster while I personally don't play it too much I appreciate the addition I just would've prefered a story mode similar to the one we had in Subspace Emissary.

    Lastly, I want to talk about the roster and we already know that "Everybody is here" a total of 74 characters are in the game although you only start with 8 meaning you have to play the game a lot to unlock each one and you may do it when playing through the modes casually but it can become a chore when you're trying to unlock that one character you want to main but there are plenty of ways to unlock them so it's not a complete chore.

    In all Ultimate is a must buy for any Nintendo Switch owner.    … Expand
  17. Avery5283
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    This game is good. Go buy it. If you don't buy it, you are doing yourself a disservice.
  18. CoryCL
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    muy buen juego, pero el único problema son los escenarios que están todos desbloqueados, ya que no se siente gloria jugar por primera vez y tenerlo todos, en entregas anteriores tenia que desbloquearlos y se sentía bien
  19. FnafGamer123
    May 14, 2019
    9
    If you never play any of the previous super smash bros, SSBU is for you, it has all the characters, all the soundtrack, ALMOST all of the stages (because 15 stages aren't in the game, it depends if Nintendo may or may not bring em back), and has the best amiibo functionally of all time, don't forget there's a DLC where 5 new fighters are coming and more features.
  20. ThatOneNerdyGuy
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    I've never played a smash brothers game before this one, and i regret it,so i wouldn't suck so much. The game is great, fun and addicting in a scary way. boatloads of content and fights to be found around the corner. the only thing i don't like about this game is the whole "challenger approaching" thing, it gets annoying after a while but its not a big enough flaw to bring this down.I've never played a smash brothers game before this one, and i regret it,so i wouldn't suck so much. The game is great, fun and addicting in a scary way. boatloads of content and fights to be found around the corner. the only thing i don't like about this game is the whole "challenger approaching" thing, it gets annoying after a while but its not a big enough flaw to bring this down. Although there is a flaw of cpus and assist trophies spamming the same attack over and over again, VERY annoying.… Expand
  21. ssesses
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the culmination of Smash Bros history. Masterfully crafted for Smash fans, with all characters and then some. The fighting is fun, and rivals melee, the Spirits mode is hefty, even if it eventually becomes redundant. The music is masterful, the game is gorgeous, and the gameplay is the best it's ever been. So many maps, and unlocking the largest roster in SmashSuper Smash Bros Ultimate is the culmination of Smash Bros history. Masterfully crafted for Smash fans, with all characters and then some. The fighting is fun, and rivals melee, the Spirits mode is hefty, even if it eventually becomes redundant. The music is masterful, the game is gorgeous, and the gameplay is the best it's ever been. So many maps, and unlocking the largest roster in Smash History is thrilling. Target Smash and Home Run derby will be missed, but the amount of content is somehow greater.… Expand
  22. Markini
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    By far the best SSB game since Melee. They really balanced the characters and their final smashes. The updated Classic mode is unique for every character. The Wolrd of Light could have been perfect if it added a more developed story like in Brawl. The unique scenarios for spirits are very well done. The replay value is never ending as playing Ultimate with others is easy and always fun.
  23. Dizzle_Dogg97
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    For such a strong year in video gaming, it'd be hard to top fighter games like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Soul Calibur VI, but Nintendo continue to amaze me. I feel not only does Super Smash Bros Ultimate top both of these titles, but it is also easily a top 5 video game of 2018.

    This game contains literally what the title says, an ultimate compilation of all old fighters of the Super    For such a strong year in video gaming, it'd be hard to top fighter games like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Soul Calibur VI, but Nintendo continue to amaze me. I feel not only does Super Smash Bros Ultimate top both of these titles, but it is also easily a top 5 video game of 2018.

    This game contains literally what the title says, an ultimate compilation of all old fighters of the Super Smash Bros series as well as fantastic new fighters to the game. There are so many ways to play this game from the variety of modes that it has to play and characters/stages to choose from. Squad Strike is easily one of my favourite new modes that helps keep the series fresh whilst personal favourites Classic Mode and Tourney strike me with nostalgia.

    The new adventure mode took a while to get used to but I like what it brings. The RPG element of the story is a pretty cool addition and the many fights that it brings definitely gives you lots of time to consume. Personally, some more cut scenes and a few big boss fights like in Super Smash Bros Brawl would have perfected this mode. Hopefully down the track, a Boss Battle mode can be added

    Overall, this game proves that fighter games can still keep up with the best and are very entertaining to play. This game is a must for those who want both a casual beat em up or a competitive fighting experience. Super Smash Bros Ultimate delivers the ultimate fighting package.    … Expand
  24. Yaboygraham
    Dec 17, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I don't think this is a perfect game. It's not a near perfect game either. But I found myself having a blast with it so far(About a full weekend) and feel I will be playing it for a LONG time.

    In terms of characters and stages, Ultimate has pretty much everything you'd possibly want(stop complaining about meme characters, it's getting old). It has a roster of 74 characters, with only 8 being unlocked from the start. It also has 101 stages(I think?) which are unlocked from the get-go. Sure, there are a lot of clones/echo fighters, but the game lets you stack them on top of the fighter they're based on, if that interests you. Also, the characters added back along with the newcomers and changed-up veterans are extremely welcome IMO. Ridley and K. Rool are pure fan service, Inklings represent their series very well, and the Belmonts are fantastic. Chrom and Dark Samus were wanted from fans as well, despite being clones. There's also upcoming DLC, including FLIPPING JOKER FROM PERSONA 5!! Basically, Ultimate's character roster doesn't include every single character people might've wanted, but it is without a doubt amazing.

    Stages are also loads more interesting than what Smash 4 had to offer, with lots of great remastered ones and a handful of new ones.

    Ultimate's soundtrack is, stay with me here, quite possibly one of the greatest ever conceived. It's essentially a "greatest hits" collection of (mostly) great tracks from the Smash series as a whole, Nintendo games, other iconic series, and much, much more. And, as a bonus, you can play with the Switch's screen off! It's kinda pointless, but it's cool!

    Now onto the gameplay. The Smash series' main appeal, in my opinion, has always been the gameplay. While Smash 4 arguably hit the sweet spot in between competitively viable and casually marketed. Ultimate is similar to 4 but is faster, smoother, and honestly feels like the best in the series by a long shot(Melee is still faster though). Directional airdodges are added, along with short hops, FS meters(optional), and...that's really it. I feel like it makes competitive a lot better, while also making casual play more chaotic, but still really fun.

    In terms of single-player content, Ultimate doesn't have a ton of modes, but it DOES have a lot of great stuff to do. Classic mode is back, and it. Is. Awesome. Each character has their own series of fights leading up to a boss fight with 1 extra mode thrown in there. In order to get more rewards, you have to complete it a higher intensity level. Each time you win a fight, the intensity goes up. If you end up getting killed, you can keep going, although at a lower intensity. If you're not a fan of CPU battles, you may not like it too much. However, I've found it to be a super fun and rewarding experience.

    Ultimate's big single-player mode, however is World of Light. It's super complex and there's a lot to talk about, so I'll keep this short: it doesn't really have any cutscenes like Brawl's Subspace Emissary, but it makes up for it in the pure scope of the map, Spirits mechanics, and exploration. It's not perfect, but I've loved it so far. Note: I wouldn't recommend playing this mode for more than 30 minutes at a time.

    Finally, Ultimate's online is...a mixed bag for me.

    I don't play online that much anyway, but the Quickplay system is, at best, mediocre. The way it works is that you set your own preferred rules and choose if you want to play solo or co-op. The problem with this mode is that it usually makes you play a 4-player free-for-all with items, even if you chose 1v1, Battlefield stages with no items. And I know I'm alone on this either, as I've seen tons of posts and articles complaining about this issue. Combine that with the frequent lag and you're better off staying away from Quickplay, until "preferred rules" get changed to "guaranteed rules". However, there is a work-around for people who just to play For-Glory style matches, AKA 99% of people who play online. You can make Battle Arenas, where you set your own rules, such as what type of stages you'll fight on and amount of stock you have and so on. Plus, I've found that there is a LOT less lag doing this than there is with quickplay, even when I end up in a 1v1 match. Keep in mind, it's still not that great, but it's at least passable in comparison to ending up in a match you didn't ask for.

    Overall, I think Smash Ultimate is a phenomenal game and I can't recommend it enough. Sure, the online is kinda disappointing and the lack of extra modes is annoying, but what the game has to offer is extremely satisfying and should not be missed.    … Expand
  25. SocietyEarth
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    While I was ready to be disappointed, as I had been with all Smash titles post-Melee, this has absolutely surpassed my expectations. From the massive roster to the variety of modes and customization, ADDING that it is 100% mobile, this is ALMOST everything I could have wanted it to be.

    One point removed for exclusion of Waluigi.
  26. LatiosGigetto
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    Truly a masterpiece. The best of its series by a long shot. Supreme cast of characters, almost infinite re-playability and a dedication by Sakurai's team that's just enormous. Constantly updated and always fresh. Pick it up if you have a Switch, truly a must-play!
  27. Ausserwelt
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    Great game, a pure must have, indeed. Funny Meme and good reminders about old games, old times. If Orichi Warrior 4 have 170 characters, here we have 63 good one too.
  28. RustyDiamonds
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best game in the series, period. Controls are solid, games don't last too long, and characters are well-designed. Graphics and menu design are stellar and well done.

    The constant flow of DLC gives an extra 'oomph' of excitement with every character reveal. A flow of extra content like this keeps players engaged and coming back. The online has a    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best game in the series, period. Controls are solid, games don't last too long, and characters are well-designed. Graphics and menu design are stellar and well done.

    The constant flow of DLC gives an extra 'oomph' of excitement with every character reveal. A flow of extra content like this keeps players engaged and coming back.

    The online has a lagging tendency(as do most Nintendo online games atm) and that docks a point. As with any game in existence, it is not perfect, but definitely an amazingly enjoyable time.    … Expand
  29. Sillence
    Dec 31, 2018
    9
    Smash Ultimate is an excellent game across the board. It is enjoyable for pros and amateurs alike with a low barrier to entry and a high learning curve for top-end players. It balances this extremely well.

    There is no shortage of content. I cannot decide wether the volume of content is a good thing or not.. there are so many characters, items, and stages that it can be overwhelming and    Smash Ultimate is an excellent game across the board. It is enjoyable for pros and amateurs alike with a low barrier to entry and a high learning curve for top-end players. It balances this extremely well.

    There is no shortage of content. I cannot decide wether the volume of content is a good thing or not.. there are so many characters, items, and stages that it can be overwhelming and seem a daunting task to familiarize yourself enough with all of the fighters to be any sort of competitive. With that said, for the casual player, intimately knowing every fighter’s move set is unnecessary, and the pros will spend the time regardless, so I for most the overwhelming roster will be welcome in the long run at least.

    Playing with friends either locally or online is tons of fun, and the online matchmaking works really well. When a match is overly full it can be somewhat difficult tracking your character, but this improves with experience. I don’t know if it’s just a change in game preference on my part, but while it is enjoyable, it can get tiresome to play this game for more than a couple hours at a time. This is opposed to other games such as RPGs or shooters where I have no issue playing all day and sill want to keep going. I’m not going to count this against it as I think that’s just my personal preference in regards to fighting games, and not any issue with the game itself.

    While it tends to exce as a multiplayer experience, it also has a large amount of single player activities available. These activities tend to be enjoyable but also play a bit unbalanced or boring at times. There is so much to do and so much of it is non-challenging that it can feel like busy-work. If they could figure out how to make a more compelling single player experience I’d call this game a 10/10.

    Overall, it is definitely technically the best Smash game ever. There is so much more in it than any other previous title, and it is polished to a ridiculous degree. With that said, I may have had more fun with some earlier smash games, but that’s because there weren’t so many good alternatives to play back then as there is now.

    9/10 - Not quite perfect, but just about as good as the genre can get.    … Expand
  30. ConnorC
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    Smash Ultimate is the 5th installment in one of my my game series. While I do consider it the best smash game, there are problems that could be fixed to make it even better.

    Pros- Same fun gameplay- "if it ain't broke don't fix it" Loads of single player content to sink hours into, great adventure mode which is 20 hours and unique classic mode battles for each chracter + more    Smash Ultimate is the 5th installment in one of my my game series. While I do consider it the best smash game, there are problems that could be fixed to make it even better.

    Pros-

    Same fun gameplay- "if it ain't broke don't fix it"

    Loads of single player content to sink hours into, great adventure mode which is 20 hours and unique classic mode battles for each chracter + more

    Performance is amazing, 60 fps on docked and handheld mode with 1080p and 720p respecively, game somehow doesnt crash with the infinite assist trophy glitch

    Probably the best muliplayer experience ive had, there is also lots of modes catered towards multiplayer

    Cons

    Online in general is frustrating, matchmaking hasnt been an issue for a while but it is very laggy and for some reason all i see are young links, pichus, and k rools with the occasional wolf

    Verdict
    Good game, fix online    … Expand
  31. WorriedDenizen
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game. It brings back every character in previous titles, and the gameplay is solid.

    The gameplay at least the main fighting is the most well balanced it's ever been, and a significant improvement over smash 4s slowness. The gap between the best characters in this game and the middle of the road characters is not as wide as in past titles. This game is fantastic for    Fantastic game. It brings back every character in previous titles, and the gameplay is solid.

    The gameplay at least the main fighting is the most well balanced it's ever been, and a significant improvement over smash 4s slowness. The gap between the best characters in this game and the middle of the road characters is not as wide as in past titles.

    This game is fantastic for competitive play due to the mostly well balanced roster, and the large roster size, alongside additions such as run up tilts, universal frame 3 jump squat, and the changes to powershielding which turns it into a parry. Alongside many other aspects.

    What really does suck is the lack of single player gamemodes aside from HRC, WoL, and Classic Mode. Stuff like the paid online is also a huge downer.

    WoL as a whole is a mixed bag, and not entirely the greatest single player gamemode. The gamemode itself can get rather stale pretty quickly, and the fights can vary from being interesting to being downright boring. The final bosses of WoL is certainly the highlight.

    Nintendo paid online sucks sh!t though. This is the main downer as the previous game had free online as the 3DS/Wii U didn't have paid online. What doubly sucks is the awful netcoding that makes online matches a pain in the @ss to play, and the input delay really really makes things unbearable at times.

    Overall the strengths of this game aren't actually that many, but are HUGE strengths. While the downsides are also few but some of them are pretty big ones regardless.    … Expand
  32. Starward
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    Mechanically this game is much better than Brawl or 4. The combat is faster and smoother and the character variety is amazing in comparison to other Smash games due to the sheer amount of characters However the PVE modes are lacking, and the main attraction, Spirits mode is a slog and not fun to play. The online is not much better as it is poorly optimized. But due to the passion put intoMechanically this game is much better than Brawl or 4. The combat is faster and smoother and the character variety is amazing in comparison to other Smash games due to the sheer amount of characters However the PVE modes are lacking, and the main attraction, Spirits mode is a slog and not fun to play. The online is not much better as it is poorly optimized. But due to the passion put into this game and it being one of the best crossovers ever, it's deserving of an 9.… Expand
  33. Siersoren
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I can play 8 players with my whole family, with pretty much every character and map in Smash Brothers history. The controls are more or less the same, and handling is about 95% equivelent.

    This is the best Smas Bros game ever IMO. Well done Nintendo, you still do some things right.
  34. donmopa
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Fun to play with your friends. The variety of characters and scenarios makes this one to have a very good reply value. Controls can be a little bit hard to take.
  35. Rancisco
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    Pure fun, fast and furious, gigantic rooster filled with beloved fighters, pokeballs, more video game musical hits than you can process, a never-ending story, 1300 + spirits embracing so many other franchises,... Super Smash Bros deserves it's post-title "Ultimate". The only negative side and the reason why I can't score this game with an absolute 10, is it's annoying online mode, morePure fun, fast and furious, gigantic rooster filled with beloved fighters, pokeballs, more video game musical hits than you can process, a never-ending story, 1300 + spirits embracing so many other franchises,... Super Smash Bros deserves it's post-title "Ultimate". The only negative side and the reason why I can't score this game with an absolute 10, is it's annoying online mode, more stability is needed.
    So, to resume it all: YES.    … Expand
  36. happyPotato
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a delight to play. With a vast roster of characters and stages, with new side modes this game is a blast to play with friends or by yourself. Classic mode is revamped in this game with each character having a personalized route along with training mode having many updates for advanced players. However, there are some missing modes many smash fans will knowSuper Smash Bros Ultimate is a delight to play. With a vast roster of characters and stages, with new side modes this game is a blast to play with friends or by yourself. Classic mode is revamped in this game with each character having a personalized route along with training mode having many updates for advanced players. However, there are some missing modes many smash fans will know including, stage builder and stadium modes. A new adventure mode, World of Light, is also in place including a variety of challenges and some amazing boss battles. Although it is great in many ways, it starts to get repetitive after some time. Overall, even though this game has some flaws, I still consider it the best in the series so far.… Expand
  37. reasonableGamer
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    This may be the best entry so far. The mechanics have been refined, and the amount (and quality) of content is astonishing. The story mode (Ghosts) throws you into hundreds of different scenarios, and when I thought I had beaten the final boss, it was just halfway over. It has legit RPG length (and also New Game + btw).

    As breathtaking the existing content is, the game did still not hit    This may be the best entry so far. The mechanics have been refined, and the amount (and quality) of content is astonishing. The story mode (Ghosts) throws you into hundreds of different scenarios, and when I thought I had beaten the final boss, it was just halfway over. It has legit RPG length (and also New Game + btw).

    As breathtaking the existing content is, the game did still not hit its perfect mark. Why they removed Stadium mode (an absolute classic) is way beyond me. In this day and age, you should expect a good online experience from a game like this, but despite Switch Online being a paid subscription now, it's still pretty much the same mess.

    All in all, this is a game whose flaws are completely overshadowed by its tons of quality content. Maybe not the 'Ultimate' Smash, but quite obviously the best Smash so far and a must-have game for sure.
    Score: 93 / 100    … Expand
  38. M4thew
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    A must-play game for all switch owners. With more than 70 playable characters this is the smash with the largest character selection and there are even coming more with dlcs. Not only that, also the number of stages and soundtracks is bigger than ever. The speed of the gameplay is not too fast, but also not too slow. Another thing I really like is the fact, that you only have the 8A must-play game for all switch owners. With more than 70 playable characters this is the smash with the largest character selection and there are even coming more with dlcs. Not only that, also the number of stages and soundtracks is bigger than ever. The speed of the gameplay is not too fast, but also not too slow. Another thing I really like is the fact, that you only have the 8 fighters from the original SMB for the N64 at the beginning.

    I didn’t complete World of Light yet, but it seems like a set of fights with different challenges, so it’s sadly not that exciting, but still better than the mode we got for SSBU. I have to admit, that some of them are a bit annoying and frustrating, but nevertheless I think this is an interesting mode, even though there are only a few cut scenes and there isn’t a real story. The Classics mode is definitely better than the Wii U one, because this time every character has to do fights against aligned characters and aligned stages and music. And for some franchises they even made new boss fights.

    All in all I think Super Smash Bros Ultimate was able to live up to the hype.    … Expand
  39. Bbplayer
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Amazing feel to the comp side and world of light is pretty fun too. The only downside is the online matchmaking for rules is very inconsistent at it's current state.
  40. jin44jim
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    Awesome game!!! I love this game and it is almost perfect besides a few things that can be annoying but all and all good game.
  41. Kaera-kun
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    An incredible addition to the series with much needed fixes and additions. Only thing weighing it down is the boring single player content and poor online performance.
  42. scuttlebug
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    I'm taking off a point for the singleplayer content. Home Run Contest and targets are gone, and World of Light is just master orders battles on a map for custom equipment. Putting lore behind them doesn't make them better. Classic is nice, but All star is just a multiman. The actual fighting is so much better than any smash before, and it is the pinnacle of a good competitive game.
  43. ARGzelder
    Dec 20, 2018
    9
    El crossover más grande del mundo de los video juegos regresa de forma trascendental para Nintendo Switch con todos los personajes históricos y más, la gran mayoría de los escenarios y una banda sonora que requiere días enteros para oírla por completo. "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" es el gran lanzamiento de éste 2018 de la consola híbrida.
    Siendo el contenido y la variedad su principal    El crossover más grande del mundo de los video juegos regresa de forma trascendental para Nintendo Switch con todos los personajes históricos y más, la gran mayoría de los escenarios y una banda sonora que requiere días enteros para oírla por completo. "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" es el gran lanzamiento de éste 2018 de la consola híbrida.
    Siendo el contenido y la variedad su principal adjetivo Ultimate destaca también sobre los otros juegos de la saga por la gran calidad de controles, sin importar cuál sea el joystick que elijas el sistema de combate es muy cómoda y la respuesta es siempre óptima.
    Se resuelve el gran fallo de la entrega de Wii U y 3DS que fue la ausencia del modo historia, "El camino de la luz" es simple pero adictivo, ideal para ir familiarizándote con el juego si es tu primer Smash Bros. Hecho en falta los trofeos, los espíritus carecen de una estética que los armonice, la tarea de conseguir los trofeos era ardua pero ver cada modelo en 3D eran una gran recompensa.
    Tras varias horas de juego y con cosas todavía por desbloquear debo decir que "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" es un gran añadido a la lista de exclusivos de la consola, a mi gusto un infaltable.    … Expand
  44. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Probably the best fighting game ever. There is an insane amount of content, with every character from previous Smash games returning. Gameplay is awesome. Classic mode is the best in series, as each character has their own adventure. Graphics are stunning. Best soundtrack ever. It was close to a 10, but the poor online and missing modes drag this amazing game down to a 9.
  45. CabbageBoi
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Very cool game but i cant afford it because im only nine years old and don't get an allowance :C
    but pewdiepie said its game of the year so i give it a nine the same as my age :D
  46. GreenBulldog22
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally out and i love it!
    So many modes, so many characters, so many stages and SO MANY POSSIBILITIES! Implementing the Spirits may seem weird and complicated at first but it's a solid new implementation that really changes many matches. Hours and hours of play time, beautiful graphics and more content coming soon!
    The only things that lowered my rating    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally out and i love it!
    So many modes, so many characters, so many stages and SO MANY POSSIBILITIES! Implementing the Spirits may seem weird and complicated at first but it's a solid new implementation that really changes many matches. Hours and hours of play time, beautiful graphics and more content coming soon!

    The only things that lowered my rating from 10 to 9 are the online connection issues and some little details that are a bit annoying, such as being kicked out of the arena when changing you preferred stage for the next fight or not beeing able to use the touchscreen in a menu.

    But like Sakurai said in the Nintendo Direct: "It's the most Smash you get for your buck"
    It's worth every cent you spend on it.    … Expand
  47. Aikon94
    Dec 8, 2018
    9
    This is THE game that COULD have been perfect, but you know Nintendo, for every almost perfect product they need to ruin something, and guess what, "For Glory" mode is not here anymore, the mode that allowed players to fight online with custom rule-set for a truly competitive match (3 stocks, no items, and only omega maps). I'm a bit disappointed, and seriously hope Nintendo will add thisThis is THE game that COULD have been perfect, but you know Nintendo, for every almost perfect product they need to ruin something, and guess what, "For Glory" mode is not here anymore, the mode that allowed players to fight online with custom rule-set for a truly competitive match (3 stocks, no items, and only omega maps). I'm a bit disappointed, and seriously hope Nintendo will add this with the future patch.. but my hopes are weak.
    Beside that the game is awesome, a lot of modes to play, a lot of character (or should I say, EVERYONE IS HERE?)
    The graphics, the smoothness of the game play, and the music, everything feels super good.    … Expand
  48. SergioJRM
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    El juego es muy dinámico, muy trabajado, y da gusto jugar contra amigos en este gran juego. No obstante, no puedo pasar por alto el exceso de personajes echo, o el modo historia que más que historia son varios combates consecutivos. Aún así, el hecho de que sin contar echos sigan siendo más o menos 50 pedazo de personajes, o el hermoso mapa de aventura también debo reconocer que me hanEl juego es muy dinámico, muy trabajado, y da gusto jugar contra amigos en este gran juego. No obstante, no puedo pasar por alto el exceso de personajes echo, o el modo historia que más que historia son varios combates consecutivos. Aún así, el hecho de que sin contar echos sigan siendo más o menos 50 pedazo de personajes, o el hermoso mapa de aventura también debo reconocer que me han cautivado.… Expand
  49. PowerPulser
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    this game is an absolute masterpiece, with minor flaws that for some can ruin the experience. packed with single player content as well as multiplayer and online, and an amazing roster of over 74 characters with 6 more to come in. this game offers a good experience both for casuals and competitives, and it's flaws are easily patchable.
    the online matchmaking system works in theory but    this game is an absolute masterpiece, with minor flaws that for some can ruin the experience. packed with single player content as well as multiplayer and online, and an amazing roster of over 74 characters with 6 more to come in. this game offers a good experience both for casuals and competitives, and it's flaws are easily patchable.
    the online matchmaking system works in theory but it's executed poorly in a crappy way, and the input lag isn't really noticeable by a normal player but more skilled ones will surely notice it. of course, both of these are probably bound to change in future updates to the game, so a 9.5 is more than deserved    … Expand
  50. aluxisbored
    Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Definitively a must have title if you own a Nintendo Switch console. Maybe even a system seller depending on how much you enjoy the Smash series (Competitive player). The game is fast paced and exciting. It's faster than Smash 4, but not as fast as Melee, which is a perfect balance.

    The game is amazing to play with other people, but that doesn't mean the    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Definitively a must have title if you own a Nintendo Switch console. Maybe even a system seller depending on how much you enjoy the Smash series (Competitive player). The game is fast paced and exciting. It's faster than Smash 4, but not as fast as Melee, which is a perfect balance.

    The game is amazing to play with other people, but that doesn't mean the single player content is lacking either.There's also a story mode titled "World of Light". The story isn't much of a story though. I'm yet to complete it, but it seems that it's more of a game mode that starts with a plot and ends with a plot. In between there doesn't seem to be much. Despite this, World of Light is an enjoyable and chill experience.

    What I currently find exceptionally problematic about Smash Ultimate is the online. I can see what Nintendo was trying to do with the online, but it doesn't really work. When you try to match up with a preferred rule-set of 1v1 no items, you'll at times get a free for all with items. I understand that this cuts down on a waiting list, but it does seem a bit excessive at times. Not only that, but I've found the connection to be a major problem in the online. All the games I've played online had a minimum of about 100-200ms delay, which is unacceptable in a fighting game like Smash Ultimate. In our modern day, online is such a major component, and just because Nintendo "can't do online" doesn't excuse them from this expectation.

    The single player content in addition to the online content would rate this at a 8/10 for me, but I have strong hope for Nintendo to fix the online. Though Nintendo has never really done any big changes like this, due to the online service being a charged service now, it's more credible and realistic for the public to have outcry on the subject matter. Many online sources (Twitter, Reddit) have many complaints towards Smash Ultimate's online, and I believe Nintendo will take this criticism and improve upon it. Therefor I will give it a 9/10    … Expand
  51. KingMikeX
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    If this is Sakurai's last Smash Bros game he went out with a bang. The new adventure mode, World of Light, is the story mode many people wanted. It had a simple but great story, some fun and sometimes overly frustrating challenges, and had some challenging battles. I was a big fan of how we unlocked characters in this game and I some of the newcomers had very interesting play styles that IIf this is Sakurai's last Smash Bros game he went out with a bang. The new adventure mode, World of Light, is the story mode many people wanted. It had a simple but great story, some fun and sometimes overly frustrating challenges, and had some challenging battles. I was a big fan of how we unlocked characters in this game and I some of the newcomers had very interesting play styles that I instantly grew a liking towards. Also, I was in shock and awe over the new classic mode and how each character had a different route they take where each one had different enemies and bosses to fight. There where a lot of callbacks and I love some of the new bosses which I will not go into but they are a lot of fun. Overall this is the best smash bros game to date.… Expand
  52. Gaxeiro
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    Impresionante en casi todos los niveles, llevo jugando desde el lanzamiento y cada vez me abruma más el contenido de este juego.
    La jugabilidad está trabajadísima y se nota el lavado de cara de todos los personajes, sus sets y sus escenarios. Se aproxima a Melee, pero bien sea por nostalgia o por excelencia, no creo que vuelva haber un Smash igual.
    El multijugador es donde tiene el    Impresionante en casi todos los niveles, llevo jugando desde el lanzamiento y cada vez me abruma más el contenido de este juego.
    La jugabilidad está trabajadísima y se nota el lavado de cara de todos los personajes, sus sets y sus escenarios. Se aproxima a Melee, pero bien sea por nostalgia o por excelencia, no creo que vuelva haber un Smash igual.
    El multijugador es donde tiene el lunar... En modo local es impresionante, y la forma ideal de jugarlo, sin fisuras, entretenido, muy ajustable y frenético. Ahora bien, Nintendo tiene que hacerse mirar sus servicios online (por los cuales ahora pagas), ya se cargó la experiencia en juegos como Mario Tennis Aces y ahora cojea por la falta de filtros y las caídas regulares... Es jugable, pero a un título así con aspiraciones al competitivo se le queda corto este servicio online.    … Expand
  53. Rasuzal
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    The game is wonderful. An absolutely delightful experience from start to non-existent finish.Chock-full of content, with a whole heap of fan-service. The one thing that keeps it from being perfect is the online lankiness and semi-repetitiveness of the story. The online could use some work, but every single other part of this game is meticulously crafted for the player's enjoyment. A loveThe game is wonderful. An absolutely delightful experience from start to non-existent finish.Chock-full of content, with a whole heap of fan-service. The one thing that keeps it from being perfect is the online lankiness and semi-repetitiveness of the story. The online could use some work, but every single other part of this game is meticulously crafted for the player's enjoyment. A love letter to Nintendo's legacy and a large part of gaming itself, this is an absolute must-buy for switch owners.… Expand
  54. ErebusKilledYou
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    The game is awesome and I definitely recommend it. They should only fix the weird matchmaking problems and then it's perfect!
  55. SpyJackFlack
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Wow...smash...smash..smash!!!! This game is really addictive. The fast action,music and the many backgrounds makes really difficult to put the controller down.
  56. BoomBurst
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is by no means the perfect Smash game as of now; the problems with online abysmal, characters in need of balance changes, and lots of room for quality of life updates, it makes up for all of its downfalls through its new fighting elements (taken from both Smash 4 and Melee), its diversity, through inclusion of every fighter in the series (with Joker from Persona,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is by no means the perfect Smash game as of now; the problems with online abysmal, characters in need of balance changes, and lots of room for quality of life updates, it makes up for all of its downfalls through its new fighting elements (taken from both Smash 4 and Melee), its diversity, through inclusion of every fighter in the series (with Joker from Persona, along with four others, on the way) diverse options to toy around with; Squad Strike, Smash Down, and Classic Mode, and finally, World of Light's glorious additions to the experience through a difficult and satisfying adventure mode and Spirits, gushing with fanservice for every gamer from casual to hardcore.… Expand
  57. jhoan117
    Dec 19, 2018
    9
    Un juegazo en toda regla, detalles y detalles por un tubo, y la calidad de movimientos de velocidad y de mecánicas de lucha se nota el cuidado que le han dedicado. También la cantidad de contenido y modos de juego es increíble.
  58. CalebTV
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    I haven't been this hype for a game since while smash bros wii u. This game had an extraordinary amount of effort out into it. It has an amazing soundtrack full of nintendo songs, remixes, and great original tracks. There are tons of stages to battle on too. There are only 4 new ones though. I would have preferred if they cut down old stages for new ones. A new pokemon stage would haveI haven't been this hype for a game since while smash bros wii u. This game had an extraordinary amount of effort out into it. It has an amazing soundtrack full of nintendo songs, remixes, and great original tracks. There are tons of stages to battle on too. There are only 4 new ones though. I would have preferred if they cut down old stages for new ones. A new pokemon stage would have been great. The breath of the wild stage is very boring. I would have preferred divine beast vah medoh or hyrule castle. Plus they seem not to be paying attention to what fans want with stages. However that doesn't particulary matter to me as there are 103 so there are bound to be a few dozen you like. Sakurai also put tons of effort into the characters. They changed many of their appearances along with the stages. This looks very different from the wii u version. Although those graphics had a certain charm to it, I prefer the new ones since there are so many details. One of the best examples of the graphic change is princess zelda. She looks great and much more expressive. Plus she was buffed like many of the other characters. This made for great balancing. However once again I would have preferred quality over quantity. We didn't need clone characters, or echo fighters as sakurai tries to justify. I think pichu, wii fit trainer, young link, or so many fire emblem characters could have been cut. Dark samus could have easily been a costume instead of taking up a character slot. However Ken is a very good addtion. K rool, inkling, ridley, simon, and incineroar are also amazing. The game got rid of many mini games and instead went to the basics. Classic mode, world of light, and smash mode. All of these have many customization options. Classic mode is great and has unique bosses other than master hand. Clearly they put more effort than usual into that mode. The smash mode is very fun and has the best gameplay of any game (sorry melee fanboys). Online is very laggy however so I focused on single player. Local co-op was great but I didn't get a chance to play it very much. World of light has tons of effort but got boring and repetitive after a while. There are also spirits which improve your skills during gameplay and feature many characters that weren't included in the game. In conclusion, although it certainly has many flaws, it is a must play and is worth the price.… Expand
  59. LavaNetworksYT
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    The game isn't perfect. No game is perfect. I've been a fan of the Super Smash Bros. series for a long time and forever I supported this game. World of Light is fun, I love that they brought back every past character as well as adding new ones and Classic Mode isn't just random match-ups with characters; a set path which links with the character in question, fitting bosses (although mostThe game isn't perfect. No game is perfect. I've been a fan of the Super Smash Bros. series for a long time and forever I supported this game. World of Light is fun, I love that they brought back every past character as well as adding new ones and Classic Mode isn't just random match-ups with characters; a set path which links with the character in question, fitting bosses (although most of them is Master Hand but hey, I'm not one to complain) and hilarious/awesome/adorable pics at the end. Personally I wasn't satisfied with the Classic Mode in Brawl and Sm4sh (I haven't played 64 or Melee) but this one is amazing! The only thing that keeps this from a perfect score is the online mode. For Glory and For Fun worked. I would rather have them to expand on those 2 categories and adding preferred rules as a different option but I'm not a fan of how it is now. Thankfully it's better than what it was on release and I do like to do competitive battles on stages other than FD and Omega forms but the fact that there's no guarantee that you'll find someone that has similar preferred rules to your own bothers me as well as other people. I don't mind if it's 2 stocks instead of 3. I don't mind if there's suddenly a timer. I don't mind if the Final Smash meter is included. Because those are just small alterations that I can easily get by and still have a good match. But when it's a one stock match with items and my opponent waits for a Bomb-omb to drop and throw at me makes it only fun for one person. Unlike some other people, I'm grateful that this game exists. I'm grateful for all the work Sakurai and his team has put into this game. And sometimes I just wish that people can just accept the game for what it is. No whining that your favourite character isn't playable. No complaining that this game looks like a port of Smash for Wii U. No complaining that the story mode (BTW it's an ADVENTURE MODE! Might have a plot in it but Sakurai did say that it's more about fun than story and it's nothing like Subspace) isn't like a story in which it doesn't have much cutscenes. Sakurai didn't want to include an adventure mode but due to the overwhelming popular demand, he did it and the fact that the entire game was leaked 2 weeks early only proves Sakurai's reasoning for not wanting to include one.… Expand
  60. Durpy
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    Super smash bros ultimate (which ill be referring to as SSBU) is a game that left me in ABSOLUTE AWE at the sheer amount of content with everyone from the series returning and several highly requested newcomers joining the battle, plus 6 more new fighters as DLC, a full-on 20-40 hour single player story mode, simple yet complex mechanics that makes it so that newbies can still have funSuper smash bros ultimate (which ill be referring to as SSBU) is a game that left me in ABSOLUTE AWE at the sheer amount of content with everyone from the series returning and several highly requested newcomers joining the battle, plus 6 more new fighters as DLC, a full-on 20-40 hour single player story mode, simple yet complex mechanics that makes it so that newbies can still have fun with the game, but also allows pros to play at a very high level of complexity, though i will criticize the AI for being a bit unforgiving to new players, and the online matchmaking needs to be tweaked a bit, but i personally only have problems with the AI more than online, because that problem can be caused from both the player (if they have a bad connection), and the devs, but i assume this issue will be shortly fixed (to an extent), seeing that the game hasn't been out for even a month and is already in ver. 1.2.1, my worries for these issues shouldn't really be taken seriously

    overall, smash ultimate, although flawed in certain areas, can bring joy to anyone, from the people who just want to have fun, to the most high skill leveled pros who want to push this game to it's limits and i absolutely COMMEND samurai and his team for working their butts off just to make us happy, and i will DEFINITELY keep playing this game for YEARS to come, and see how sakurai, the community, and this game will grow, so, here's to 20 more years of smash, happy smashing    … Expand
  61. DodgerXE
    Dec 23, 2018
    9
    Probably one of my favorite games.This is the best smash bros game.The gameplay,fan service, and graphics are amazing.It has a great variety of characters to play as and not to mention that every smash fighter is playable!This game's gameplay is super fun and the story mode is a great too.My only complaint is that they removed some of the side game modes but this is a minor complaint sinceProbably one of my favorite games.This is the best smash bros game.The gameplay,fan service, and graphics are amazing.It has a great variety of characters to play as and not to mention that every smash fighter is playable!This game's gameplay is super fun and the story mode is a great too.My only complaint is that they removed some of the side game modes but this is a minor complaint since those modes weren't the main reason why people bought and play the game for.I would recommend buying this game.Thank you,Sakurai and Nintendo for making this game.… Expand
  62. MaceoPrescesky
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    All right, the wait is over. And let me tell ya. This game is fantastic, a true must-play. So many characters, Either Newcomers, Veteran Fighters, or fighters that were absent from SM4SH/Brawl. There's new and hectic items, New cool features like underdog boost, FS meters, Stage morph, Shield parry, And having Stock-Stamina matches that make this game WAYYYY more than a port.
    And if you    All right, the wait is over. And let me tell ya. This game is fantastic, a true must-play. So many characters, Either Newcomers, Veteran Fighters, or fighters that were absent from SM4SH/Brawl. There's new and hectic items, New cool features like underdog boost, FS meters, Stage morph, Shield parry, And having Stock-Stamina matches that make this game WAYYYY more than a port.
    And if you wanna make smash a REAL party game with your friends, Just turn on Spirits! The Physics were reworked and the graphics are top notch! Classic mode is back in full force, too. Complete with a boss at the end. Most fighters have Master/Crazy hand as their boss. But sometimes, a very specific Kirby boss will show up. I wont spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it is very surreal to fight him in a non-platformer gameplay style.
    Then there's World of Light, The single player story mode. It's a neat distraction that can get you some spirits and kill a few hours of your like, but some of the battles are just straight-up unfair and the pacing is honestly really bad. It also would have been nice to have the option to play W.O.L
    co-op. The only real negatives I have with the game is that there's not really anything to do outside of the main smash mode if you're playing with more than 2 people, and the online lags way more than it should. I'm paying for the online service now, it shouldn't lag this much. (Although maybe that's just my internet.)

    P.S Dear god, they even made Pichu good.    … Expand
  63. Geb
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Smash Ultimate is the 5th game in the Smash Brothers series, which includes many more characters than any other game in the series. Most of the new characters added were also highly requested, such as Chrom or Ridley. Classic is much better then it's ever been, due to using character based paths.

    Story mode and online are the worst parts about this game. Story doesn't have a story (but    Smash Ultimate is the 5th game in the Smash Brothers series, which includes many more characters than any other game in the series. Most of the new characters added were also highly requested, such as Chrom or Ridley. Classic is much better then it's ever been, due to using character based paths.

    Story mode and online are the worst parts about this game.
    Story doesn't have a story (but that was intentional, more time was put into improving the quality of the fights), and this was due to the story mode in Brawl being leaked, which took a lot of surprise out of the game. Online is laggy, with horrible matchmaking.

    Overall this is a really good game, but the second paragraph is only to point out the main two flaws that I have with this game.    … Expand
  64. Mrmanqwerty
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    This game is one of the most balanced fighting game i have ever played, it has smooth controls and a slice of famous Nintendo and third party characters (most of them are very balanced and fun to play) It's one of the greatest games of all time execpt the online is one of the worst onlines i've EVER played (but i don't care too much for it) i give it a 9/10
  65. PayTheRent
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    This game is wonderful. The combat is faster and loads of fun, the roster is the best that Nintendo has to offer, and this games visuals are beautiful. And with upcoming DLC, that will be a maximum 80 playable characters by the end of 2019, most of which are unique and worth a play. I loved Brawl, Melee, and Sm4sh, but Melee felt a bit too fast for its own good. This game has perfected theThis game is wonderful. The combat is faster and loads of fun, the roster is the best that Nintendo has to offer, and this games visuals are beautiful. And with upcoming DLC, that will be a maximum 80 playable characters by the end of 2019, most of which are unique and worth a play. I loved Brawl, Melee, and Sm4sh, but Melee felt a bit too fast for its own good. This game has perfected the balance, making it slow and fun enough for casuals, and quick and engaging enough for competitive play. Solo play has so much to offer, the main attractions being Classic Mode and World of Light, the latter being large enough to be its own game. There are so many options now, especially involving rules and stages, which they have greatly improved. My only tiny issue is that WoL is a bit repetitive and more of something that you will chip at over a few weeks than spending one huge playing session on. But that’s mostly fine with me, as I love the Spirits system, and it doesn’t affect core multiplayer gameplay at all. I hear many complaints about the lack of in depth story and cutscenes for WoL, but that was because of the leaks and spoilers with all the cutscene for Subspace Emissary. And I think it’s quite redundant to talk about online by now, as we all know that’s not Nintendo’s strong suit. But all of that aside, this game has finetuned, perfected, and is the pinnacle of not only the Smash Bros. series, but fighting games as a whole. This is my favorite Switch game, and if it had not come out after Game Awards, this would deserve Game of the Year for sure.

    (Also, I see many negative reviews in this section, and many of them have incorrect facts and/it biased opinions. Please check your facts before writing reviews, and try to keep as much bias as possibe out of them, too. Many of these reviews feel like these people didn’t even play the game, they just saw a few videos and wrote a paragraph.)    … Expand
  66. Demilith
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Ultimate es un juego que debes tener en el switch, ya sea para jugar individualmente el modo historia, como para jugar con amigos, es un compilatorio de toda la saga, la cual cuenta con un pequeño ajuste y refinacion con respecto a entregas anteriores, no es tan rapido como el melee, no es tan lento como brawl, se puede haber esperado mas del modo de historia, pero el juego esSuper Smash Ultimate es un juego que debes tener en el switch, ya sea para jugar individualmente el modo historia, como para jugar con amigos, es un compilatorio de toda la saga, la cual cuenta con un pequeño ajuste y refinacion con respecto a entregas anteriores, no es tan rapido como el melee, no es tan lento como brawl, se puede haber esperado mas del modo de historia, pero el juego es un equilibrio casi perfecto dentro de esta saga.… Expand
  67. TinTodder
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Best damn game ever, There are tons of stages and tons of characters and unlike the smash 4 smash brawl etc. the game start you with non less then 11 so unlocking charaters isn't a chaotic mess, online can be a bit mess up but just a bit, and that adventure mode is just a pile of stupid trash and other then that **** you if you dont like this game 9/10
  68. newazurill
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an upgrade in almost every aspect to its predecessor on the WII U.

    The three main aspects to a successful smash game are: an exciting multiplayer experience, an enjoyable single player mode, and a good competitive environment. For the multiplayer, this game has it all. It has more fighters, stages, items, rules, and modes than ever. Smashdown and Squad    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an upgrade in almost every aspect to its predecessor on the WII U.

    The three main aspects to a successful smash game are: an exciting multiplayer experience, an enjoyable single player mode, and a good competitive environment.

    For the multiplayer, this game has it all. It has more fighters, stages, items, rules, and modes than ever. Smashdown and Squad Strike are a good change of pace from normal smash play and tournament mode finally makes a return. If you want to play for fun with friends this game is by far the best in the series.

    While the single player is pretty fun and keeps you engaged even when you don't have anyone to play with. Classic mode returns to its roots and we finally get a new adventure mode. The adventure mode features a bunch of fun and creative challenges that could sometimes get a bit too difficult. An issue with the adventure though is that it gets a bit repetitive and lacks the cutscenes and the character interaction that we used to love from the subspace emissary from SSB Brawl.

    In terms of competitiveness though this game is a huge upgrade to the WII U version. The game feel, controls, and mechanics have been refined greatly making for a much more competitive experience. The main problem to that though is the online. You now have to pay for Nintendo online and it lags form time to time. Also the removal of For Glory forces you to keep playing different rules multiple times. Arenas are a decent addition though.

    Some people are disappoint though at the exclusion of some somewhat popular characters and I think that every fighter that got in deserves it more than the ones that got excluded. Waluigi is a side character that only appears as a playable character in party and sports games while Daisy was in a primary game. Geno is a side character from a spinoff over 20 years ago, there are many other Mario character that should be prioritized ahead of him. And Isaac is from an old game that isn't too popular. Overall, the character choices in SSBU are pretty good.

    In conclusion, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a stellar game and is a must-buy from Switch owners as it combines the fun of chaotic party games with the rich complexity of a fighting game.    … Expand
  69. gabrielsrc
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    Great game. Expensive, but props for no online grinding. Lots of quality content, despite the excess amount of terrible stages and lack of Waluigi.
    Online mode is severely lacking, though. This might make it lose to Multiversus.
  70. Mistahleeuhm
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a game where there is little to nothing to complain about in terms of content like characters and stages, and therefore is nearly a masterpiece.

    The amount of content in Smash mode is pretty much what we'd use to describe as epic. there are 103 stages, a record high, and over 70 fighters, also a record high in the series. that's nearly double the amount I had when I last played smash on the Wii U (I didn't have any of that games DLC). even if most of the content is from previous installments, it still feels like a fresh, endless batch of things I've never played before.

    The Smash mode isn't the only thing useful to keep anyone busy at using multiple fighters nearly at once. squad strike allows for multiple fighters to be used in one battle. Smashdown also makes for a wonderful way to be skilled with multiple fighters (as stated in the August direct.).

    Out of all of the modes besides the regular Smash mode, Classic mode appealed to me the most. being much better then sm4shs classic mode where every path was just random, Ultimate's classic mode gives every fighter an assigned path which has many colorful themes to it.

    World of light isn't neccasarily bad, but it could still be a lot more interesting, like having more cutscenes and stuff. but other then the story its fine.

    Now for the actual problem: Online. Not only did I need to purchase the crappy online service, but I don't always get the matchup I want. for example, I pretty much always select: 7 min, 3 stock, 1v1, no items, battlefield form only, but instead, I get something like non-omega/battlefield form with items on. whenever I want to play the way I want to, I have to enter an arena with my preferred rules. And in the arena, whenever I want to change my fighter, i'm forced to wait longer for literally no reason. I REALLY hope this gets fixed at somepoint.

    Besides the online, this is a masterpiece. thank you Sakurai, and the development team, for all of your hard effort put into the game. and also can't wait for Pirahna Plant.    … Expand
  71. meguy2661
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Ultimate truly lives up to the name the gameplay is tight and even if I'm not good at the game I still enjoy going online because the game does a great job matching you against players of the same skill as you although occasionally I will find someone much better or worse than me my only real complaint about the game is that the online is a little stuttery at times and that world of lightUltimate truly lives up to the name the gameplay is tight and even if I'm not good at the game I still enjoy going online because the game does a great job matching you against players of the same skill as you although occasionally I will find someone much better or worse than me my only real complaint about the game is that the online is a little stuttery at times and that world of light can get a bit repetitive at times.

    9/10 would recommend to anyone that has a switch or a system seller for anyone that enjoys smash even a little but    … Expand
  72. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    I have been a smash bros fan for a very long time. I think this game is a great addition to the series and that is has many good things about it! The only thing that could be better is the online mode. And I was a bit disappointed with the adventure mode being a bit repetitive. but the game makes up for it with incredible mechanics.
  73. KrimsonKatt
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    This game is perfect in almost every way. The world of light story mode is fun and addicting, the new characters are awesome, the gameplay is fast and fluid, Bayonetta is nerfed to the ground, (finally) they brought back all the scrapped characters from Melee and Brawl, Classic Mode is the best in the series, and it has over 800 music tracks. There are only a couple problems. The first oneThis game is perfect in almost every way. The world of light story mode is fun and addicting, the new characters are awesome, the gameplay is fast and fluid, Bayonetta is nerfed to the ground, (finally) they brought back all the scrapped characters from Melee and Brawl, Classic Mode is the best in the series, and it has over 800 music tracks. There are only a couple problems. The first one is the lack of trophies, They were my favorite part of the older games, collecting them and viewing their descriptions. Spirits don't stack up to the trophies of old mainly due to the lack of descriptions. I never really viewed the trophies from multiple angles, so Spirits being just pictures doesn't bother me. I hope they add descriptions to the spirits in a future update. Another problem is the flawed online. Smash Ultimate online lags just as much as Smash 4's, which is insulting due to you needing to pay for online this time. Nintendo seriously needs to make dedicated servers for their most successful games and adding support for emulating non-NES games if they want more people joining their online service. Free low-budget games bi-monthly like PS+ would be nice too. The biggest problem with the online however is the awful matchmaking. Unlike Smash 4, where the rule sets were chosen for you and put into the categories For Fun (casual) and For Glory, (competitive) Smash Ultimate only lets you choose "preferred rule-sets." However, even if you make your preferred rules no items final destination 3 stock, you can still be put into a match with all items FS meter random stage 10:00 time instead. I really hope Nintendo fixes there online soon and makes ultimate's online modes similar to how they worked in ARMS, another fighting game. Overall, Smash Ultimate is an amazing game and a must buy for all switch owners and even a reason to buy a switch if you don't have it already.… Expand
  74. Spartasclaws
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is truly the ultimate version of this franchise. Every character has returned making the roster round up to around 70 characters with 5 more to come in dlc. Every little thing has been tweaked and added such as directional dodges to land and parrying for a riskier option. You may only start with 8 characters however you get to unlock them 1 by 1 and whenever youSuper Smash Bros Ultimate is truly the ultimate version of this franchise. Every character has returned making the roster round up to around 70 characters with 5 more to come in dlc. Every little thing has been tweaked and added such as directional dodges to land and parrying for a riskier option. You may only start with 8 characters however you get to unlock them 1 by 1 and whenever you face off against them and win it just feels satisfying after you beat them especially after beating the 1 character you have been eyeing. There has been a lot of people saying that "the bots are to hard to fight" or "the AI is hacking" but let me get something clear, this game is not broken. Everyone who's complaining about computers being broken just don't know how to play the game. The character unlocks are pretty generous, since when you lose to a fighter you can always re-challenge them later. This is because the more you unlock characters, the harder it gets to get more since they escalate quickly. However they have been made easier since before even the professionals like Leffen and Zero took some tries to win, but since then it has been so much easier to unlock things. Next off WoL the story mode. I won't be spoiling it but the mode is pretty repetitive I wouldn't recommend playing this for long periods of time and just chip at it from time to time. The difficulty can be some BS at time I will admit but if its to hard you can always change it, and if you still can't beat it then practice somewhere else until you can. To easy? Why not do what pro player Nairo is trying right now which is playing on hard mode without spirits. The online however kinda blows, as much as I have been praising this game the online really sucks. Lets say your trying out a new character online and you fight against this player who's around the same skill as you and you lose since you're playing a character you have never tried.So you go "Hey this person's pretty good, I think I can beat him if I use my main." So you try to use you're main....... But you can't. you aren't allowed to switch characters online. The preferred rules also don't help as much as it should. you end up getting rules who don't have the same map as you or items turned on which is completely unacceptable. But other then all that this game is a must whether you're a pro or just looking to have fun with you're family.… Expand
  75. RcGaming
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    I liked this game quite a lot. The basic game play was the best this series has ever had, even though it does have some weird mechanics. It's just so much fun to move around and attack. The character roster added back every older character from the series, and added a few new ones on top. All of the new characters are very unique and have distinctive styles. There were a lot of greatI liked this game quite a lot. The basic game play was the best this series has ever had, even though it does have some weird mechanics. It's just so much fun to move around and attack. The character roster added back every older character from the series, and added a few new ones on top. All of the new characters are very unique and have distinctive styles. There were a lot of great stages, though there were only a few new ones, which was somewhat disappointing. I would have rather removed some of the older stages for more new ones but the stage selection is still very good. Spirits were a good change from equipment, as they are far more interesting. World of Light was fantastic. 30 hours of different battles with strange rule sets, and the mode is the best place to unlock more spirits. As for the games and more tab, while there aren't that many single player modes, with just classic mode and multi man smash, but classic mode and World of Light were so good that they alone make up for it. The vault is excellent, particularly for all the music that you can listen to whenever. And finally, a lot of people complain about the online. Firstly, the horrid matchmaking that the game released with was fixed in a recent patch, and now when I have preferred rules on, I almost always get my exact preferred rules. I know a lot of people have problems with online lag, but I've never had this issue so I can't confirm. The reason it doesn't hit a 10 is because as great as it is, it just isn't my favorite game. It's hard to say why, but I guess it just isn't quite my favorite game. Either way, when a game fails to hit a 10 for an entirely subjective reason, it is a good sign. I highly recommend this game to anyone who has a switch.… Expand
  76. JackOfAllTraids
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    This game is great. It's not a perfect game by any stretch but I've enjoyed it thoroughly. The character and stage selection is great, and some of the options are good to have. The story mode, while not as good as Brawl's, is still enjoyable for sure. The only things that prevent this game from being a 10/10 are the computer AI and the lack of things to do in single-player. They did nerfThis game is great. It's not a perfect game by any stretch but I've enjoyed it thoroughly. The character and stage selection is great, and some of the options are good to have. The story mode, while not as good as Brawl's, is still enjoyable for sure. The only things that prevent this game from being a 10/10 are the computer AI and the lack of things to do in single-player. They did nerf the AI to be less challenging which is good, but the game is missing a lot of single-player options. You have the standard classic mode, but what about Target Test, Home Run Contest, etc? All-Star Mode was also downgraded to Mob Smash, and speaking of, it no longer has 10-Man Smash, 3-Minute Smash, Rival Smash, or Endless Smash. These problems do kind of suck but the rest of the game is fantastic so it's excusable. Buy this game if you have a Switch. It's worth the $60.… Expand
  77. JustAnimator
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    The game is pretty fun, since my first smash was 3ds I’m used to the controls, fighters seem more powerful, and unlocking characters is fun! Though unlocking characters is hard, it’s quite rewarding! Plus there is another way to unlock fighters... world of light! World of light is a little repetitive but still fun! There are a lot of cool references with the spirits, like the coolThe game is pretty fun, since my first smash was 3ds I’m used to the controls, fighters seem more powerful, and unlocking characters is fun! Though unlocking characters is hard, it’s quite rewarding! Plus there is another way to unlock fighters... world of light! World of light is a little repetitive but still fun! There are a lot of cool references with the spirits, like the cool earthbound spirits, and the way the fights are set up are straightforward! The amount of effort put into each fight and reference is amazing! Plus unlocking characters through world of light is easier! Sure is a love letter to fans, just like classic mode in this game! How mario fights mario villains, and how ryu and Ken fight street fighter characters! It’s just nonstop fun from every corner, the other modes like smash down and custom smash are fun! Though I am sad that the stage editor didn’t make it, other modes make up for the losses! Practice mode is quite good for making YouTube videos! Even though you can’t record videos without a capture card... speaking of downsides, let’s talk about online... it’s just really really laggy, I’m glad sakurai is looking into it now, it’s just too hard to deal with. Also I have a couple of gripes with arena mode, if you stay afk on the arena screen for too long it kicks you out of the ring! And if you lose even if you made the arena, you still get knocked out of the ring, and there’s no setting to change that! Plus somehow everyone is unbeatable! I’m probably bad at the game though... that means I always lose... but that lets me see how anime like getting launched off the stage is like! I love how cartoony the game has become, and the zooms are so cool! I can’t wait to play the dlc characters, and this time it seems like anyone can be dlc thanks to the surprise announcement of joker as dlc! I can’t wait to play the new stages and songs and fighters that come with the dlc pass! I love the game so far and I can’t wait to play piranha plant, also make sure to look up a tutorial on how to unlock him if you bought the game before February. One of the best super smash bros to come out!… Expand
  78. PerefL
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    I have been looking forward to this game for months, and it doesn't disappoint me. This entry appeals to both the casual and competitive spectrum of the players. The core gameplay is wonderful and feels so nice, the new characters added are either extremely unique or a new way to enjoy a previous character, and the "Everyone is Here" roster was a great decision. The AI in this game isI have been looking forward to this game for months, and it doesn't disappoint me. This entry appeals to both the casual and competitive spectrum of the players. The core gameplay is wonderful and feels so nice, the new characters added are either extremely unique or a new way to enjoy a previous character, and the "Everyone is Here" roster was a great decision. The AI in this game is more difficult and feels more human. Classic mode is a lot better than it previously was, and each character's route has its own unique theme. The side modes are more enjoyable than they were in Sm4sh, and the Adventure mode feels unique and is worth a playthrough. However, the Adventure mode can feel repetitive at times and difficulty spikes in it come out of nowhere partially thanks to the aforementioned harder AI. The characters are tedious to unlock, and if you're trying to, be prepared to play a lot of VS Matches, Classic runs, or World of Light. The worst part of the experience, though, is the online. Quickplay will often not give you your preferred rules or even similar rules. A recent patch has made this better, but doesn't fix the problem. Background Matchmaking doesn't fix the problem either. Battle Arenas are good with friends, but terrible publicly due to the fact that you can't have multiple battles at once or even spectate a match if you stop spectating or try to start in the middle. This is made even worse because you have to pay for a service which was once free. I hope these problems get patched and updated later on. Overall, though, the game is a blast. Everything it does well it nails, but the problems are keeping it away from a 10.… Expand
  79. AwakenedShrub
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the Super Smash series in general and Ultimate did not disappoint. I have some problems with the game, but mainly only praise for it. I stayed up for hours the moment it came out and tried to get as many characters as I could before my energy ran out. The following day was so much fun. We had a party to celebrate the launch of the game and everyone was having a blast and enjoying the game. This is what Super Smash Bros has always been to me, and it's good to see that with the new game that hasn't changed. The speed of the games is pretty well managed and all the small UI changes look beautiful, along with of course the stellar visuals and new characters. Everything is polished and it all comes together with good game mechanics. Now for the few faults I have with it. And just a note - despite these faults I would still buy this game a hundred times over. Starting it off, the online mode is still a bit sketchy, preferred rules are only sometimes followed and connections can be shaky. This is the case only a quarter of the time, but I'd prefer to play a one-on-one when I choose those settings. Then there's the story mode. I thought it was great, hours of gameplay with a lot of weird but fun combos of characters and spirits. A few were challenging but most were just fun. However, I wish it could have been multiplayer like subspace was. I understand that with the way it was done, it would be much harder but I still would have liked some sort of co-op campaign. The other problem I have with world of light is that it isn't as much of a story mode as I hoped it would be. I don't want to compare it to subspace but that's the best example. Subspace was so good because of the amazing world that it built through small but powerful cut scenes that showed characters interacting with one another. I think that it could have benefited from more cut scenes. These few faults bring the score down just a bit, but overall if you want a good fighting game to play with your friends then Super Smash Bros Ultimate is for you.… Expand
  80. Owenmep
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    As someone who has never played a smash game, up until this game was teased... this game is complete garbage.

    Just kidding it's the best smash game I've ever played. I've played hundreds of hours of brawl and Wii u, each his feels like you hit, like for example if you up B someone as Luigi your heart RACES as you see it zoom as the spike noise plays. When I play this game it's as    As someone who has never played a smash game, up until this game was teased... this game is complete garbage.

    Just kidding it's the best smash game I've ever played. I've played hundreds of hours of brawl and Wii u, each his feels like you hit, like for example if you up B someone as Luigi your heart RACES as you see it zoom as the spike noise plays.

    When I play this game it's as fun as any smash will get, 70+ characters, 103 stages, and a lot of content with classic mode and adventure mode.

    This game is as hype as it will get, Joker as D:C, piranha plant, everything. Our daddy Sakurai poured his heart and soul into this game, literally, I was half expecting him to be a spirit.

    BUT, with all of this said... Online is a MESS, battle arenas are... well, for some reason you can't change rules unless you DELETE it, and if you're hosting your stage seems to never get picked, that's not even mentioning the fact that game play sometimes turns from maximum smash mode to "1 sec I need to load". Meaning the game pauses for up to 10 seconds. Random matches are a mess, everything is a mess, it's preferred rules instead of just rules, and while I'm on the topic of online... you have to PAY for online, you have to pay for a peer to peer non dedicated server mess of a service with little to no redeeming features while Nintendo is all like "HEY!! LOOK!!! OUR OLD GAMES!!!! YOU KNOW THE ONES YOU CAN EMULATE FOR FREE EASIER THEN PAYING US" now it WOULD make sense if you were paying for dedicated servers for smash where you DON'T PAUSE every five seconds and STILL have input lag, but it's not like that.

    As someone who doesn't play online other then with friends in an arena it doesn't bring down my score as much as expected, but still, if you're buying smash for a pure online experience... well... you might be REALLY mad when you realise you just shelled out 60 dollars to have to pay 20 more dollars for literally nothing.

    When it comes down to it, Sakurai probably has no say in what online can be, other then preferred rules and the stupid arenas, but hey, it's not as bad as I was expecting.
    This is a honest 9/10 for me, but if the online was fixed it would be 10/10.    … Expand
  81. Anti_badgame0
    Dec 31, 2018
    9
    I've played Smash 4 as comparison for Ultimate and, i have to say, Ultimate is a VAST improvement over the last game. The presence of all the available previous Smash characters is awesome, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws.

    WoL is a very fun, nostalgic and entertaining experience, but more than often certain fights were very gimmicky and even somewhat unfair. They're    I've played Smash 4 as comparison for Ultimate and, i have to say, Ultimate is a VAST improvement over the last game. The presence of all the available previous Smash characters is awesome, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws.

    WoL is a very fun, nostalgic and entertaining experience, but more than often certain fights were very gimmicky and even somewhat unfair. They're possible, but annoying and ruins the enjoyment of players.

    Classic Mode's gold earnings need to be improved compared to Smash 4's potentially thousands worth in Classic Mode, but it's been vastly improved in its own way (Not a boring bard game and instead a proper route)

    Finally, the gameplay is much more invigorating than Smash 4's slower pace. Ultimate is unforgiving, with its intense pace and powerful attacks. The teching system is an awesome trump card for a powerful hit and the adjustments to air dodging makes aerial play actually viable since all characters only have one.

    To finish, this game is jammed full of content, absolutely full of it, it took 20 hours to 100% WoL on Normal difficulty personally and Classic Mode for all 74 characters would take hours, along with the promise of more DLC characters like Piranha Plant and Joker being icing on the cake. Smash Ultimate is a game that keeps on giving and an absolute must-have for the Switch. It isn't without its flaws, giving it the 9/10 rating    … Expand
  82. Justanepicgamer
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is arguably the best smash game of all time. Like, literally, it has everything good about previous smash bros games and mixes it to be the ultimate smash bros game.

    Every character which has ever joined Super Smash Bros is back! The amount of fighters is overwhelming at the least. Like, how can you complain about this roster. Is perfect. And with the    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is arguably the best smash game of all time. Like, literally, it has everything good about previous smash bros games and mixes it to be the ultimate smash bros game.

    Every character which has ever joined Super Smash Bros is back! The amount of fighters is overwhelming at the least. Like, how can you complain about this roster. Is perfect. And with the inclusion of echo fighters, it open the door for characters that we thought they will never get in. Like Daisy, Dark Samus or even Ritcher. The stage amount is soooooo perfect. 103 stages without counting battlefield and omega forms? Please Sakurai, take a 3 year vacation after the completion of the DLC. The gameplay however... I mean, it's objectively the best, like, I love how it's very well balanced or how literally every character is viable on competitive scene. But I just don't like it as much as smash 4's... i don't like how the shield can feel pretty cheap at some points, like, when an opponent does a poorly calculated smash attack, there isn't enough time for you to punish that because 1.) They have already shielded or 2.) They have already shield-rolled. But besides that, I find the gameplay to be very solid and really fun to play casually or competively. Also it looks like it's going to be the most balanced smash game due to patch notes, so yea,

    World of Light is great, I love it, I love how it's very relaxing to play, the amount of references on the **** themselfs, great bosses... It's complex but at the same time it's very simple. There ae over 1300 spirits and with more incoming due to events.

    The online... works? I find it very dissapointing, especially quickplay, but battle arenas are rad though. Sometimes you won't get the matches you want in quickplay, and it can be very frustrating. The lag is also a thing and it's even laggier if you're playing with your friends of other continents. It's ok, but it can be improved heavily.

    Classic mode is really great, that's it. everything in games and more is really solid, but I miss some modes like home run contest or events... oh well, hopefully they'll add those modes in future updates. Amiibos also work in this game which is a relief. And challenges are back whoch is awesomeeee.

    And the soundtrack. oh my... There are roughly 900 tracks in this game. It's literally he best videogame soundtrack of all time, just because like Sakurai said, "It's like you have a videogame music collection". You can even create your own playlists to listen to your favorite music whenever you want to.

    So yea, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a must-buy of every Switch owner. Like I said at the beginning of the review, it's the best Smash bros. game to date. It's worth the money.    … Expand
  83. bulbasaur234
    Dec 31, 2018
    9
    This game is amazing. The story mode had great boss fights and they match the spirits with characters and rules perfectly. Classic mode is great too because it is a new fight ever character you play and it helps you to try characters you would of never played before this. Online mode could be better. The lag is sometimes really bad and matchmaking could be better. Everything about thisThis game is amazing. The story mode had great boss fights and they match the spirits with characters and rules perfectly. Classic mode is great too because it is a new fight ever character you play and it helps you to try characters you would of never played before this. Online mode could be better. The lag is sometimes really bad and matchmaking could be better. Everything about this game is amazing and i plan to keep playing this for years to come. One of the best games of 2018.… Expand
  84. Pepix7
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    A solid smash game,nice fast combat which can feel really nice when you get your combo right. Good to play with your friends.
  85. SpookBones
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    SSMBU is a great game for almost anyone. Whether or not you’re a 30 year old who played Super Mario Bros 3 when you were 8, a millennial who played Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when you were 10, or a teen like me who had a Wii U in 2015 and played Splatoon, or a number of other games. It is not without flaws, however.

    Positive -The Smash mode is a huge improvement over the Wii U game from    SSMBU is a great game for almost anyone. Whether or not you’re a 30 year old who played Super Mario Bros 3 when you were 8, a millennial who played Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when you were 10, or a teen like me who had a Wii U in 2015 and played Splatoon, or a number of other games. It is not without flaws, however.

    Positive

    -The Smash mode is a huge improvement over the Wii U game from 2014 because you have to unlock most of the characters, which makes it so the game doesn’t quickly get old if you don’t have the online mode, like me. Instead of just being able to choose Bowser Jr. right from the start and not giving any of the other characters a chance, you actually have to learn how most of the characters work to determine who your main is. By the time you have 40 characters unlocked, you can play at least 10 of them well.
    -The amiibo system is good, and while it is similar to SSB4, if you used any amiibo in 4 it keeps their data. You can also erase the data and start over. And if you don’t want to use amiibo, you don’t have to. It’s completely optional.
    -The actual gameplay is great, even simple attacks like grabs feel meaty and powerful. The sound effects really help this as well the other effects like impact “lights” when you land a hit. There’s so many effects that the photo mode lets you turn them off when you take a picture. Speaking of which...
    -The photo mode, while not as good as Spider-Man’s or Super Mario Odyssey, still has many options and a frame-by-frame feature which can let you take pics at just the right moment. My photo library is now full of silly pictures.
    -The menus are simple and easy to understand.
    -Trophies are removed and are replaced with spirits, which are actually useful. I’m not going to to into detail on the spirits, because the direct explains it well enough.
    -A lot of the characters movesets are very inspired. For example, Mario uses his cape from Super Mario World, FLUDD from sunshine, Fire-flower Fireballs, and jumps into people for coins as his specials. Even characters that aren’t as inspired, like Sonic, still pay homage to games like Adventure.
    -A number of other great things that aren’t as major. Play the game, and you’ll notice tons of cute little details.

    Negative

    -Spirits Mode Adventure kind of sucks. It’s very repetitive and I didn’t bother going further than unlocking Sheik, which is the second person you save. Many of the fights are just stupidly difficult. If all you want to do is unlock spirits and nothing else, use the spirit board or scan non-fighter amiibo instead.
    -The CPUs are sometimes ridiculously difficult. In a lot of my attempts to unlock characters, I got launched in the air, tried to land, got launched again, repeat 8 times until I die. This probably isn’t an issue for seasoned Smash veterans however.

    Nitpicky Subjective Stuff

    This is simply subjective things that don’t bring down the overall score. If you agree with one of these though, you may think lower of the game.

    -I believe that a few fighters could have more characters from their series as fighters. For example, Sonic is the only fighter from the titular series. If Knuckles and/or Shadow were also playable there would be more representation for his fans, which I am one of. If Mario and Fire Emblem get so many characters there should be a few more for other fellows.
    -Too many anime characters that almost nobody asked for.
    -Stage Builder would be nice.

    Overall this game is one of the Many Must Plays For The Switch. If you like nearly any Nintendo franchise you should get this game. If you like fighting games you should get this game. If you like good video game, GET THIS GAME!    … Expand
  86. dannick84
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Alright look, you don't need me to tell you this game is awesome. There is something in this game for anyone to enjoy, spirit mode, classic mode, the main smash mode, online, you name it this game has it. But of course, no game is perfect, there are just a few nitpicks that makes me grind my teeth at the thought of why it's there.

    For one, online, I understand most of what they did was    Alright look, you don't need me to tell you this game is awesome. There is something in this game for anyone to enjoy, spirit mode, classic mode, the main smash mode, online, you name it this game has it. But of course, no game is perfect, there are just a few nitpicks that makes me grind my teeth at the thought of why it's there.

    For one, online, I understand most of what they did was to create a better environment seeing how toxic For Glory was, but I think including a ranked mode where everyone just plays in a 1v1 format would have been much better. This is because GSP feels as if it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, because why is someone who has only played in 2v2 team battles and items on being compared to someone who's only played in 1v1's with items off. Lag will always be annoying in online and is what really kills it from all the potential it has. Just the fact you now have to pay for online, for Nintendo doing essentially nothing but putting a paywall is just daunting to me.

    Next, the real meat of the game, smash mode(not sure what else to call it) it's the same frantic fun as before, the way you pick how you want to play has changed. Now, instead of going straight into the character select screen and picking your rules then the stage, you're forced to pick your rules, then your stage and finally your character, it's odd at first, but I don't mind. Their is just so much possibility with 69 character at the moment and 74 soon to be added. Gameplay has been slightly altered. A few tweaks that I've noticed myself was: you could no longer dash behind your opponent, heavy weights now feel like they survive much longer than before and spiking them no longer feels like a free stock, light weights seem faster, but now die much more quickly. This is just my opinion, but airdodge seems to be worse, I find that occasionally I will directional airdodge and fall to my death as I'm unable to move in the air. While the whole point was just a slight movement option so you could get back on to stage I no longer airdodge as much as I used to.

    Spirit mode is something I still have yet to finish, so I feel it would be unfair for me to dive too deep into it. From what I've played it's a really easy way to unlock characters and the spirit battles while challenging I don't find myself coming back to, simply because they weren't that fun for me. I know that others may enjoy this mode, but the battles are tedious for me and I'd rather play the real bread and butter of this game.

    Finally classic mode, this mode has definitely gone through a multitude of changes. No longer can you just start at the highest intensity, but you start at 5.0 and raise up from there. Honestly I don't like it that much, how you raise up is dependant on how quickly you completed the battle, however most of these battles don't end so fast and I feel more pressured to end the battle quickly then take my time and achieve victory. What I do love though is it feels as if every character has their own story to go through in classic mode, and you will understand why you must fight a certain character if you've played their game, just adding more charm to this game. The battle with master hand and crazy hand has also been revamped, both now have a health bar and if one falls too low they become stunned, allowing you to rack up damage on the other hand or try and go for the kill on the stunned one.

    So, like I said before, you don't need me to tell you this is truly the ultimate smash bros. game. I adore that Sakurai and the team at Nintendo gave all of their players so many options for how they want to play for both the casual and competitive scene. This is the best smash bros game and will certainly stay that way for a long time.    … Expand
  87. Thesmashbrosype
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Such a fun game with fun chacters and 72 of them there is a chacter for everyone it is so fun seeing a tiny rat that uses thunder to attack fight a gaint space pirate and a plumber that hunts gosht the one problem is the lack of modes but it was done to have a adventure were you mist save everyone after they turn to dust if you like splatoon metal gear or any franchise in the game you mustSuch a fun game with fun chacters and 72 of them there is a chacter for everyone it is so fun seeing a tiny rat that uses thunder to attack fight a gaint space pirate and a plumber that hunts gosht the one problem is the lack of modes but it was done to have a adventure were you mist save everyone after they turn to dust if you like splatoon metal gear or any franchise in the game you must buy 9/10… Expand
  88. MistakenHero
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    This is by far one of the greatest Super Smash Bros. game to exist to this day. From the amazing menu display to the abundance of modes to play by yourself or with a couple of friends or the mode "World of Light" that you can play by yourself for hours and hours on end. Not to mention over 100 unique and for the most part well-designed stages and the ridiculous amount of songs to chooseThis is by far one of the greatest Super Smash Bros. game to exist to this day. From the amazing menu display to the abundance of modes to play by yourself or with a couple of friends or the mode "World of Light" that you can play by yourself for hours and hours on end. Not to mention over 100 unique and for the most part well-designed stages and the ridiculous amount of songs to choose from as well as being able to listen to it on the go. If you were ever contemplating to purchase this game I would highly recommend that you do so as you will an abundance of things to do in this game. However, the only downside of you purchasing this game is that in order to have the full experience you MUST play online mode which the matchmaking is terrible which is the only reason why this game did not receive a perfect score.… Expand
  89. ThisBoiLoveAmmy
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Can i say how good this game is? Yes? Ok thanks. Almost everything about this is crazy and amazing. Most characters were either buffed (like pichu) and nerfed really hard (like bayo) which makes the game more balanced, fair, and playable. The graphics are out of this world with every character looking different from their previous games and the newcomers having unique looks. The gameplayCan i say how good this game is? Yes? Ok thanks. Almost everything about this is crazy and amazing. Most characters were either buffed (like pichu) and nerfed really hard (like bayo) which makes the game more balanced, fair, and playable. The graphics are out of this world with every character looking different from their previous games and the newcomers having unique looks. The gameplay is the main thing of smash and oh boy did Sakurai make it worth it. The gameplay is not as fast as melee and not as slow as brawl. Its the perfect mix for new players or smash vetarens. Then there is world of light, which is good, but a little broken. A problem i have with world of light is the unfairness that either you do to the opponent and what the opponent does to you. But thinking on the bright side, i saw you can play AS MASTER HAND. No way did Sakurai think he would get this far. And finally, online. What i see people disscus about Super Smash Bros Ultimate's online is poorly developed and really bad because you have to pay to play online. But for me its just fine. It does lack a bit of things (like why cant you play arena mode only with friends and not online) but online is a good one (btw they removed conquest) :( ). So in conclusion, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a piece of art by Sakurai that should be right next to the Mona Lisa.… Expand
  90. TBBEX
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I bought this game on launch day and to make sure I took in all Ultimate could offer, I waited a month to review it. So, here is my review.

    This is my second Smash game (First being Smash Wii U) and I was stunned. When Sakurai called this game the "biggest crossover in gaming history", he was not wrong. With 74 base fighters and six DLC fighters (counting Piranha Plant) coming out, 1297    I bought this game on launch day and to make sure I took in all Ultimate could offer, I waited a month to review it. So, here is my review.

    This is my second Smash game (First being Smash Wii U) and I was stunned. When Sakurai called this game the "biggest crossover in gaming history", he was not wrong. With 74 base fighters and six DLC fighters (counting Piranha Plant) coming out, 1297 spirits, 103 base stages and five DLC stages coming out, nearly 900 music tracks and some DLC music tracks also coming out, this game is truly massive. I 100% completed the World of Light story and unlocked EVERY spirit and I was stunned on how much better the spirits were than trophies compared the other Smash games.

    I played the online mode of Smash Ultimate (of course) and found myself unlocking Elite Smash for Isabelle and Little Mac but that does not correct the problem with the online mode, lag. The constant lag (even using a wired Ethernet connection) was horrendous and annoying. Every other round I played, I would face lag and often get really annoyed.

    Every weekend, there is a Spirit Board Event, in which there is a theme for the Spirit Board and honestly, I love it. My favorite being the most recent, the Retro Classics.

    Overall, I really loved this installment of Smash Bros and hope the future games are just as good    … Expand
  91. SunshineFan
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games for the Switch, and one of the best games in the franchise. The part of unlocking characters in both the normal game and Adventure mode allows players to use characters they might seem skeptical about. Many characters were greatly improved from other smash games, like Pichu and Ganondorf. The vast amounts of stages to pick, even if some are not really good (i.e. 75m and Hannenbow). The adventure mode is kind of like a "choose your own adventure", as there are multiple paths to defeat Galeem, and later Darkhon and the Final Battle. And the endings of Adventure mode, too. When I defeated only Galeem, Darkhon takes over, and you see Mario on his knees, like we lost all of hope. It was very moving. The spirit mechanic is very good, and the CPUs in adventure mode are only difficult depending on the rank of the spirit. I also gotten good, because of this. I'm more conformable taking on Lv. 5 CPUs in Solo Smash. Also, it is so good to see every fighter in smash history to come back, even Pichu. The final smashes are very capable to show what powerful beings they can be, even Isabelle gives me shakes when fighting her. Also, the sheer amounts of music packed into this thing, and I thought Kirby Star Allies had a lot. However, most great games have flaws. The main theme of Smash is kind of overplayed, and I kind of got sick of it. The online is kind of laggy, worse than Mario Tennis Aces. There is only one bonus mode, and I do like the concept, but it is boring. And yes, I know people are complaining Waluigi is not a fighter, but maybe Nintendo doesn't really know his moveset, as he is mostly a spin-off character. Also, Geno is only in one game, but at least he is a Legendary ranked spirit. At least they are spirits or assist trophies, so they are in the game. Overall, this game is definitely a must by for your switch. Also, for those who gave a zero on this game, you are not playing the game. It is supposed to be a fun time. Also, it is nice that some characters are echo fighters, but they may have different stats. and did I mention you can boost and weaken your character roster? For those who aren't good at the game, give it a try!… Expand
  92. Taira
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    If you have a Switch, you need to get this game.
    Pros:
    - Best combat in the series so far - Best and largest fighter roster so far - A beautiful game with beautiful stages Cons: - Story mode not as interesting as Brawl - Missing some extras from Brawl which were fun Overall the game I believe is without a doubt the best in the series. It feels great to play and at the end of    If you have a Switch, you need to get this game.
    Pros:
    - Best combat in the series so far
    - Best and largest fighter roster so far
    - A beautiful game with beautiful stages

    Cons:
    - Story mode not as interesting as Brawl
    - Missing some extras from Brawl which were fun

    Overall the game I believe is without a doubt the best in the series. It feels great to play and at the end of the day, it's incredibly fun. It's the kind of game you'll never sell or get bored with. Well done Sakurai    … Expand
  93. thgorr
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    The game is complete, and it's a great party game. The graphic is on point, but at the same time the adventure mode after a while it's kinda boring. Overall the new Smash Bros is a fantastic acquisition,
  94. Batesiebum
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is likely the best smash bros. to date. Controls are fluent and easy yet hard to master, and playing against other people will force you to do more than just mash combos. You will be forced to play and predict your opponents moves, and trends then try and adjust for an advantage. The online multiplayer plays well enough, although there was slight input lag thatSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is likely the best smash bros. to date. Controls are fluent and easy yet hard to master, and playing against other people will force you to do more than just mash combos. You will be forced to play and predict your opponents moves, and trends then try and adjust for an advantage. The online multiplayer plays well enough, although there was slight input lag that occurred in some matches (may have been from my own connection but I do not know for sure). The large cast of characters is great and interesting, alhough I wish that there were not any clones of other characters (i.e. Samus and Dark Samus, Pit and Dark Pit), but it does not really take away from the actual game because of how many characters there actually are. I enjoyed the world of light as a challenging experience, although some have claimed it to be too difficult I found it to be perfect for me on Hard difficulty to do more than just jump in and win every level (using the good ol' "get good" defence here). Other modes are also fun like the classic mode that takes you back to the original single player mode that gives you a streamline of levels that eventually lead to masterhand, but i have not delved into all of the extra modes so i cannot speak on everything. So far Super Smash Bros. Ultimate seems to be exactly what you would expect to get out of a Smash Bros. game but with more content, characters, and more refined gameplay. The game is well worth the price, but character clones, input lag, and a slightly underwhelming world of light makes me want to say it is somewhere around a 8.5-9/10.… Expand
  95. internetperson
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Brothers Ultimate really lives up to the name. It is the ultimate smash bros. It may not be competitive as melee, but the gameplay is fast enough for competitive players to experience good mechanics, and it's slow enough for newcomers. There may not be many new characters, but they brought every single character ever in the game back, so that definitely makes up for it. TheSuper Smash Brothers Ultimate really lives up to the name. It is the ultimate smash bros. It may not be competitive as melee, but the gameplay is fast enough for competitive players to experience good mechanics, and it's slow enough for newcomers. There may not be many new characters, but they brought every single character ever in the game back, so that definitely makes up for it. The gameplay is good, the singleplayer option, Spirits, is fun and something that lets other characters be represented besides just fighters. However, the online sucks. But other than that, it really is a great game.… Expand
  96. Blackened88
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Literally the only problem I have with Smash Ultimate is the online, it feels like sometimes it just doesn't want to connect to someone nearby that is also at the same GSP as I am. And it's best you get your joy-con fixed if it's drifting because its more than annoying when you want to unleash a neutral B only for it to do side B. Overall it's a game that if you own a Switch, buy it.
  97. johnyuson
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    I've very much enjoyed my time with this game. It's pretty incredible to have the full game on the go.
  98. Jammers30
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Put around 50 or do hours into Smash. absolutely love it. Everyone is here! lends itself to some great battles. Classic mode is great.. single player is also solid.. Online had teething problems, but have seemed to get better. I personally don't get spirits mode and what they actually do to help me. and world of light I haven't really put alot of time into but again I don't get thePut around 50 or do hours into Smash. absolutely love it. Everyone is here! lends itself to some great battles. Classic mode is great.. single player is also solid.. Online had teething problems, but have seemed to get better. I personally don't get spirits mode and what they actually do to help me. and world of light I haven't really put alot of time into but again I don't get the spirits..

    Great game. definitely recommend!    … Expand
  99. Halfnerd
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    The core gameplay of Smash has been refined to a tee and mixed in with the largest roster in franchise history. Combat is fluid, stages are fun, and the music is on point. Problems exist, such as the online system being far from perfect and the single player has a large issue with pacing, but this game is still a Switch must have.
  100. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Best smash since melee and fun roster! It can sometimes be really overwhelming with the number of matchups and different movesets but its a really fun party game and has many potential thousands of hours of gameplay
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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