Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. willeb
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    The best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, theThe best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, the all new items and assist trophies are really fun to have in battles, the new smash modes like squad strike, smash down ex is really fun additions to the multiplayer and its fun to play. A down side is the online some matches are really laggy and some times it takes long to start a match. But over all a great game.… Expand
  2. muramoto_chang
    Feb 18, 2019
    7
    This game really needed an extra couple of years of development. While fun, the flaws of this game are glaring to say the least. First off, the single-player modes can get very **** rage inducing. World of Light is honestly one of the most poorly designed single player modes I have ever seen. To begin with, it is a monotonous slog-fest 60 percent of the time when you can just ram throughThis game really needed an extra couple of years of development. While fun, the flaws of this game are glaring to say the least. First off, the single-player modes can get very **** rage inducing. World of Light is honestly one of the most poorly designed single player modes I have ever seen. To begin with, it is a monotonous slog-fest 60 percent of the time when you can just ram through battles in less than 10 seconds, and the other 40 percent it is the most **** design ever. Your skill in this game won't matter in these stages, if you need proof then watch some videos of Nairo playing. One of the top players in competitive Sm4sh regularly gets his ass handed to him and he resorts to cheering. Classic mode isn't much better, half of the time I'm wondering who in TF thought that it was a smart idea to have some characters have allies in classic and others to go 1v4. You are regularly hit with some next level dumbass battles and once again, you're gonna have to cheese. So if the singleplayer has that many flaws, then the multiplayer's gotta be great right? Nah, the online lags like we're playing in the middle of the Amazon Jungle and the matchmaking pits 70k GSP scrubs with ZeRo half the time. Despite the shortcomings, it's still a Smash game and it's fun with your friends. The large roster is great, each fighter has it's own strengths and weaknesses and learning them is fun as hell.… Expand
  3. TheFactsDude
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online isThis game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online is a little finicky, but it tries it's best to give you the least amount of trouble. If there is nothing that you love about this game, what's wrong with you.… Expand
  4. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Grandiosa entrega aunque en lo personal después de desbloquear todos los personajes bajo un poco mi interés en el juego, el online es pésimo tiene problemas de LAG inclusive con un buen ancho de banda, la jugabilidad es buena y divertida, no todos los personajes están equilibrados, en general es un buen juego que no debe de faltar en el repertorio de las personas que cuentan con una switch
  5. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    The game is exactly what it's title implies: the Ultimate version of Super Smash Bros. I do however have to take some points off for the spirit mode that frustrates me more then everything else in the game. World of Light is a true return to Masahiro Sakurai's work at Nintendo. After this game's success, I look forward to what he will make with his company.
  6. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 8.5
    Story/Atmosphere: 8
    OVERALL: 9
  7. kamhagh
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    Don't waste your money unless you plan to purely play this locally.
    I have to say although the game is meh. if you like it it's okay.
    the problem i have is something else. The only matches I could get into was 2 matches that were VERY LAGGY. I'm not talking about regular video game latency. like the frame rates doped and it froze a lil bit. now I can't even get to another match.    Don't waste your money unless you plan to purely play this locally.
    I have to say although the game is meh. if you like it it's okay.
    the problem i have is something else.

    The only matches I could get into was 2 matches that were VERY LAGGY. I'm not talking about regular video game latency. like the frame rates doped and it froze a lil bit.

    now I can't even get to another match. "One or more consoles is not responding" or "could not connect to other consoles" after waiting some time for MM to work.... it's just awful..

    we're paying 25$ a year for this? 25$ a year for a server that only has basic servers? the connection method for this game is peer to peer which is embarrassing in 2019. but what's WAY WAY more embarrassing is paying monthly for peer to peer in a 60$ game in 2019    … Expand
  8. GlassCannon
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    This review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I haveThis review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I have absolutely no complaints, and hopefully the DLC will only make it better.… Expand
  9. Metacrit24
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Good qualities:

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

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

    Bad qualities:
    1: Some of the spirits are super hard
    2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets
    3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes
    4: i got tired of fighting master hand and crazy hand most of the time.    … Expand
  10. NothingReviews
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic.What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic. Online may work but sometimes you may have a connection problem but it still works well enough.

    Honestly, this is the best game on the switch and it would look weird if you don't have it on your switch. There's no negative I have with it. What a comeback Nintendo did    … Expand
  11. Yanc08
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Esta super!
    Es adictivo y super entretenido, es el vídeo juego al que le e puesto más tiempo en mi Switch..
    10/10 sin dudas.
  12. Be2King
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    A pesar de la potencia gráfica que la nintendo switch ofrece,este juego luce increíble y por supuesto,corriendo a 60 fps.
    Nuevas y viejas mecánicas de vuelta, una jugabilidad fluida,efectos de combate impecables y entre otras cosas que hacen a este un smash decente.
    Los contras son varios modos que quitaron y su "historia" que suele ser repetitiva,de ahí en mas el juego esta    A pesar de la potencia gráfica que la nintendo switch ofrece,este juego luce increíble y por supuesto,corriendo a 60 fps.
    Nuevas y viejas mecánicas de vuelta, una jugabilidad fluida,efectos de combate impecables y entre otras cosas que hacen a este un smash decente.
    Los contras son varios modos que quitaron y su "historia" que suele ser repetitiva,de ahí en mas el juego esta perfecto.....MAS DE 74 PERSONAJES,gracias de antemano.    … Expand
  13. Jb_epicgamer
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton. This one i have played every day since launch. There is a reason for that. The Combat is the main gameplay mechanic, it feels natural, like tying your shoes, it all flows like water from your hands to the buttons, creating combos    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton.

    This one i have played every day since launch.

    There is a reason for that.

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

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

    besides the Smash and WoL there is also addictive classic mode, arenas and tourneys, this game is one of the best fighters i have played in years    … Expand
  14. ceneron
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    Increíble. Jugablemente impecable. No puedo comparar con entregas anteriores, pero como jugador de entrada en la saga me dio ganas hasta de jugar a los títulos predecesores: pero no por que faltara algo en su versión Ultimate, sino porque quería saber como había llegado a evolucionar la saga hasta tal nivel de lujo en sus personajes y escenarios. Esencial en una Nintendo Switch.
  15. HugeyBear
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    A lot of fun in the short term. It's not something I'd play for hours at a time nor sink hundreds of hours into but it is a lot of fun for an hour or so every now and then.

    The levels are fun for the most part with a few irritating ones. I do find it difficult to consistently combo and put this down to tricky control design, however this could be personal to me. The characters are    A lot of fun in the short term. It's not something I'd play for hours at a time nor sink hundreds of hours into but it is a lot of fun for an hour or so every now and then.

    The levels are fun for the most part with a few irritating ones.
    I do find it difficult to consistently combo and put this down to tricky control design, however this could be personal to me.
    The characters are great and playing to unlock new ones keeps incentive and keeps it fun as you keep getting to play with different characters.
    I am yet to play online but imagine it to be really exciting to play with friends.

    I definitely would recommend buying it if you haven't already.    … Expand
  16. Peach33
    Feb 14, 2019
    0
    juego muy malo, demasiado lag para ser online de paga, el modo aventura es una mentira, el balance de los personajes es pésimo, eliminaron varios modos de juego
    lo único novedoso son los nuevos personajes
  17. Davis119
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences. The online mode is still    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences.
    The online mode is still underdeveloped and should have at least some more features and be less laggy.
    The campaign is a lot of fun, but only if you get all the references to all the games from the spirits.
    Multiplayer is great as always, with so much features it's **** ridiculous and the controlls are really tight. (except for the delay in online matches)
    It's a shame that a lot of modes aren't in the game like target practice or trophy rush, but the classic mode has been noticably improved and it's a cool thing that every character has their own theme for it.

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

    Very enjoyable game highly recommended from me!    … Expand
  18. Legozeldadude
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    Smash Ultimate is a must have for any avid video game fan out there.

    Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first. The stages were kind of underwhelming for me. How come we couldn’t unlock stages? And of all the stages to bring back, why 75m, Great Cave Offensive, and Pac-land? (not valid criticism, just wanted to say it). The lack of the extra modes is disappointing. Where the heck is    Smash Ultimate is a must have for any avid video game fan out there.

    Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first. The stages were kind of underwhelming for me. How come we couldn’t unlock stages? And of all the stages to bring back, why 75m, Great Cave Offensive, and Pac-land? (not valid criticism, just wanted to say it). The lack of the extra modes is disappointing. Where the heck is Event match? And no Target Test either? Lastly, I’ve heard the online is utter garbage, which is okay, since I am not big on competitive gaming.

    Now to the positives. Classic mode is loads of fun, best in the series thus far. Unlocking characters through classic mode is relatively easy. The characters are balanced, and such a great roster (although they need more Zelda characters, but that’s just because I’m a total Zelda fanboy). World of Light might not be as story driven as I would have liked, but the story is up to interpretation, which is amazing. It may be difficult at times, but it is probably because I suck at video games, rarely because it is unfair. Most of the stages are fine, with a few exceptions. The music is spectacular, although there are some tracks that I would like to be in that aren’t. I’m so excited for DLC, just please don’t have a new Fire Emblem character.

    The lack of extra modes and unlockable stages. If Nintendo could add more modes and have stages be unlockable, then this game would be a perfect 10. Maybe Nintendo should add another ballot, but for music tracks, but that’s not really a problem. Smash Ultimate is a game that I will be playing for years to come, and I support Mr. Sakurai on whatever he plans. Just don’t add Goku. As long as Goku is not in Smash, I will play every new smash game when it comes out.    … Expand
  19. WhenDLCis_FREE
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Smash Brothers Ultimate is another astounding example of how Nintendo’s library of games is worth exploring. I honestly feel that this is one of the best modern fighting games since USF4 and Melee. The colors are bright and vibrant, and every single map either brings nostalgia from older smash games, or newer maps bring other franchises to the table. I haven’t even gotten to theSmash Brothers Ultimate is another astounding example of how Nintendo’s library of games is worth exploring. I honestly feel that this is one of the best modern fighting games since USF4 and Melee. The colors are bright and vibrant, and every single map either brings nostalgia from older smash games, or newer maps bring other franchises to the table. I haven’t even gotten to the characters! Every character in smash plays just how you think they would. Many of the movesets assigned to a playable character are references to the game the character comes from. For example, Simon Belmont from the Castlevania series, who is a new addition to the roster, has a side-B move that has him throw his cross-shaped boomerang that damages the opponent. If you didn’t know already, that is a reference to the same boomerang that is used as a sub-weapon in the Castlevania games. That’s just a small glimpse of all the references and allusions there are to the characters in this game, and there are 74 characters and counting. Would definitely recommend for any Nintendo, or video game fan.… Expand
  20. EXECritical
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This game is a party game that grown men take seriously, and I love it! I can't wait to see Piranha Plant at EVO Grand Finals!
  21. cpolizzi
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is the best! smash bros in the series. It's phenomenal. You should totatly buy it. And once you beat the world of light you can change the menu music. I changed mine to brawl's theme and it makes the game so much better.
  22. Mikazz
    Feb 10, 2019
    1
    A fighting game in 2019 in which you need to play 20H the unlock the character you wan't to play ? I only play like to play online, and you can't unlock anything online.

    There are no competitive mode without items. Online there are no way to avoid items or hazards unless playing with invite. Nintendo don't listen to fan. The competitive scene is using no items why is nintendo pushing    A fighting game in 2019 in which you need to play 20H the unlock the character you wan't to play ? I only play like to play online, and you can't unlock anything online.

    There are no competitive mode without items. Online there are no way to avoid items or hazards unless playing with invite.

    Nintendo don't listen to fan. The competitive scene is using no items why is nintendo pushing the scene with items ?

    I can't play this game.    … Expand
  23. srtgoren
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    This game is so cool to play online and with friends, and also alone. I like Brawl more but this one is also amazing!
  24. GoodCat
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    El Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y seEl Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y se agregaron nuevos movimientos a los luchadores, su modo historia tiene gran cantidad de contenido y la administración de espíritus y su influencia en las estadísticas del personaje hacen que la experiencia no se vuelva repetitiva, la creación de perfiles con las opciones seleccionadas nos permite jugar como queramos o recrear en escenarios y objetos SSB anteriores, como punto negativo en online no va muy bien se encuentran problemas de LAG, pero en general todo un diez este juego y una compra obligada para la Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  25. TheSir
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Improving the formula from the previous Smash Bros games, Sakurai has outdone himself again. Smash Bros Ultimate improves on literally everything from the previous games. More characters, more mechanics, faster gameplay, World of Light story mode. A definite must by for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch.
  26. BigBoater
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    TLDR; What are you doing reading a review. Its worth it. Can't be much shorter than that.

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

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

    #JonTonReview    … Expand
  27. ezelf
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    The best smash bros. by far. The new characters were all very fun and interesting inclusions and I am very hopeful for the future of this game! The online is not the best and could 100% improve. I think that if you are looking whether or not to purchase this game, you need to ask yourself what you plan to do in the game. If you are a casual fan who is looking for a fun time killer to playThe best smash bros. by far. The new characters were all very fun and interesting inclusions and I am very hopeful for the future of this game! The online is not the best and could 100% improve. I think that if you are looking whether or not to purchase this game, you need to ask yourself what you plan to do in the game. If you are a casual fan who is looking for a fun time killer to play in their spare time or with friends then this game is a must-have for your switch! If you are a hardcore fan then you probably have already decided whether or not you want this game but nonetheless, there is something in this game for everyone. Every character from past titles have made their comeback so there are no shortages of fun and unique characters full of personality for you to wield!
    Notable exclusions include:
    All-Star Mode
    Subspace Emissary-type mode
    Break-the-target
    Home-run contest

    Thanks to Sakurai for all the hard work him and his team put into the game.    … Expand
  28. JakeFlop
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Perfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot ofPerfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot of players it gets very hard to see… Expand
  29. jokermain
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    If you can only get 1 game. GET THIS.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  30. carmona007
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    O melhor jogo de quebra até agora, combina tudo para um jogo casual e competitivo. Sem dúvida este é o melhor trabalho de Sakurai.
  31. spongedan
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best in the smash bros series, easy to pick up, caters to casuals and competitors and many game modes and features that you will keep coming back to with your friends., It plays great, looks great , and it sounds great. So please stop complaining about Waluigi.
  32. Mhben
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Just a blast. i have played over 35 hours without even touching anything but smash mode. Amazing
  33. s100auttp
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the notThis game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the not very fun or boring stages to play on like upl, gco instead of good stages like pokefloats or woolly world. Even a lot of character moves do way to much damage or have broken effects. However they likely will patch those problems. Even past those problems the game is still really great with a tub full of modes that keep you playing for hours. Even the new content is fun to play with like plant or the new spirits.… Expand
  34. CazaMonos28
    Feb 4, 2019
    0
    Lagswitchers, server lag, rulesets, buffering, menu music, belmonts. This is a party game for toddlers, with an online service abused by ethernet cables with a light switch installed. Horrible online.
  35. cool_dork
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    I rarely give a game 10/10, but this game deserves it. I am able to play hours and hours without ever getting bored, due to the extreme amount of quality content. They often will have events that keep the game interesting. If you have a Switch, get this game.
  36. JJHammer
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    A classic with hours of fun and an amazing soundtrack. The best Smash in the series.
  37. Pameme
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    BEST SMASH GAME EVER
    Good speed, great roster, faster-paced than 4 and brawl. The perfect smash bros
  38. IsAaC-440
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Realmente un juego epico!!
    El juego mas completo que eh jugado. No me canso de jugarlo.
  39. lunali
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    I'm neither a fan of fighting games nor a subscriber of Nintendo Online, yet I'm having so much fun in playing the story mode and playing with friends. All thanks to the unbelievably impressive game design. This is truly a piece of art in the sea of micro-transactions and buggy games.
  40. Chesh1125
    Jan 28, 2019
    2
    -Online is a lag fest.
    -Will get soft banned for leaving a stock game even when you are out of lives and just waiting for the game to end.
    -Single player is boring and repetitive.
    Dont buy this for online.
  41. Apophy
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    The best smash game ever created. But my game is bugged and the level 9's are way strongers than other peoples level 9's.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. RealmOTLostStar
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    Just the fact that they have 74 characters, plus 6 DLC ones, and 103 stages, already gives this a 10, especially since Everyone Is Here. Plus one of those six DLC characters is JOKER.
  45. NowiGreen
    Jan 27, 2019
    6
    While looking at this game as just smash this game delivers in spades and has by far the best smash game given its roster and rebalancing of characters, however, the world of light is far worse than the world of trophies aka the Subspace Emissary, not only does difficulty spike at random intervals but so many of the "challenges" boil down to situations that no casual or competitive playerWhile looking at this game as just smash this game delivers in spades and has by far the best smash game given its roster and rebalancing of characters, however, the world of light is far worse than the world of trophies aka the Subspace Emissary, not only does difficulty spike at random intervals but so many of the "challenges" boil down to situations that no casual or competitive player will ever be in.
    This results in tedious grinding for spirits and skills just to fix what shouldn't have been made broken in the first place. These aren't fun these are masochistic.
    Unlike the Subspace, there is no real story and every fight is set on a stage chosen in regular smashes and without the well-detailed art of the trophies that are now gone this games bonus content really lets it down.
    A well made game with a poorly tacked on story that holds it back.    … Expand
  46. MythicGero98
    Jan 27, 2019
    7
    Super Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game. The "story mode" is big enough to invest many hours into however the story mode (World of light) is no successor to Subspace emissary from Brawl as far as cutscenes/story theres up to about 14mins of cutscene and no ingame story to be found, the content within WOL can be enjoyable in places but it becomes horrible repetitive after the first hour orSuper Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game. The "story mode" is big enough to invest many hours into however the story mode (World of light) is no successor to Subspace emissary from Brawl as far as cutscenes/story theres up to about 14mins of cutscene and no ingame story to be found, the content within WOL can be enjoyable in places but it becomes horrible repetitive after the first hour or two in which it becomes a terrible long grind to get to the end. Super Smash Bros ultimate unlike other games in the series has collectables called "spirits" which tie into the story and to replace the other smash games collectables the "trophies", the spirits are one of the few things added to the series which i can praise as they find way more use then the trophies in the other series games as they have uses in both single player and mulitplayer game modes. In terms of the amount of content in Super Smash Bros Ultimate there is certainly alot however there is just not alot of variety in this game unlike the other games in the series as they have removed quite alot of game types that have been in the series for awhile for example "Home Run contest" and "break the targets" are absent with this being the case there is just no variety in this game as there are a handful of single player modes and online mutiplayer. Super Smash bros ultimate is the 3rd game to have a online multiplayer and overall its made some progress and alot of regression, firstly the connection seems to have improved since Super Smash Bros Wii U however this is only in the case of the games being just 2 player as the connection is noticeble poorer with 3 or more people present. For the first time in the Super Smash Bros series you have to pay for a Nintendo Online subscription to be able to play online with friends and people around the Globe, so does the online service provided worth paying for ?. Simply No it doesnt firstly because of the connection being at a poor quality which in the year 2019 and Nintendo being the provider it can definatly be a whole lot better, Secondaly the online does not keep its matchmaking to player who have the same set rules as you which again for a game in 2019 is some poor desicion making especially when they had a bases for dividing people who wanted to play casual and people who wanted to play competative in their last Smash game "super smash Bros Wii u". As a game overall Super Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game its certainly no Master piece as it is now and i hope to see more improvements made with new patches and the character DLC… Expand
  47. GlacierPlayZ
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    With the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashyWith the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashy in all the right ways, your hits have a satisfying thump and weight to them. Each character responds the way you think they are going to, most of the time. Spamming and camping seem to have declined more than the last games. The music has almost the same feeling as the main theme for Halo one when they hit you with LifeLight. They remix the song in the right ways to fit the mood of the fight. When you are almost dead, it steadily gets more and more tense as the game progresses. I would disagree with the people who think they are higher than this game. Most make claims that "SSBU doesn't help captivate new players into the franchise." To which I reply, "HELL NO." I was instantly excited and thrilled to play the game for the first time. It almost sucked me in, to say the least. Those people are either extremely arrogant, or terrible at the game and blame it for their lack of skill. I do agree that the combat can be extra spammy when it comes to pro players (take for instance Zer0 with Cloud). All the characters are viable against another. Most are balanced, others are nerfed to the ground. Some are extremely overpowered, most of the Anime characters, Mii Fighter, Meta Knight.
    To wrap this whole affair up is, SSBU proves that a game doesn't have to be fresh, too competitive, or too casual to be a game that is fun, enjoyable, and stressful all in the right ways. This and with all the new content that Sakurai is toying with us to release is sure to make a game that will spark hopes for better games this new year. One of the best games I have ever experienced.    … Expand
  48. Ishi123
    Jan 26, 2019
    4
    It's only good for Smash and Classic mode. The adventure mode and the spirits are the worst additions to any video game I've ever seen and they're actual garbage. I'm actually alarmed that the people at Nintendo thought it was a good idea to add them. They're appallingly terrible and the game would be vastly improved if they actually patched both of them out. They are worthless and onlyIt's only good for Smash and Classic mode. The adventure mode and the spirits are the worst additions to any video game I've ever seen and they're actual garbage. I'm actually alarmed that the people at Nintendo thought it was a good idea to add them. They're appallingly terrible and the game would be vastly improved if they actually patched both of them out. They are worthless and only serve to make the game worse.

    I'm also sick of the fact that it feels like half the roster are just palette swaps. I find it difficult to believe that Sakurai once said he didn't want to add any more generic sword characters because this game loves its Marth clones. A lot of characters might as well just be alternate skins since they have the exact same movesets and either have just a different outfit, some other color or different genitals. I wonder if the next Smash game is just going to be nothing but Marths.    … Expand
  49. 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.
  50. youfreaker
    Jan 25, 2019
    0
    Feels like an unfinished and rushed game to me. I have absolutely no idea how critics can say this is the most complete Smash game.
    Classic mode has less features than SSB64. No target, no platform, no giant, no metal stage or whatever that changes the gameplay from a normal quickplay battle.
    "Story mode" has no story except for a 2 minute intro cut scene. Spirits are basically useless    Feels like an unfinished and rushed game to me. I have absolutely no idea how critics can say this is the most complete Smash game.
    Classic mode has less features than SSB64. No target, no platform, no giant, no metal stage or whatever that changes the gameplay from a normal quickplay battle.

    "Story mode" has no story except for a 2 minute intro cut scene. Spirits are basically useless and the conditions are nothing that could not have been implemented in a quick play battle. A lot of themes are also weird: A zelda themed battle against ivysaur, with pokeballs as items, on a donkey kong level. While you fight Diddy Kong on a pokemon stage?

    Even menu's seem to have little thought put into it. When I first started Story mode literally the whole character select screen was blocked with the "ready to fight" screen; before you can select a character. Meanwhile, the lower right corner of the screen had a large empty square in it.

    They shouldve spent more time making the actual game itself, instead of porting an enormous useless amount of characters and stages. just the most popular 50% wouldve been more than enough content. They couldve saved some for DLC, instead of asking 25 dollars for 5 stages and 5 characters when there's already 100+ stages and 80 characters.
    But I guess I shouldve seen this coming when the Nintendo Direct big end reveal was yet another character in an uselessly large roster. If that was the most exciting thing, it didn't have much to offer anyway    … Expand
  51. setuis
    Jan 24, 2019
    7
    As a newer player to smash i dislike the fact that the golden mushroom spirits etc are limited time events. Makes it impossible to win one. Have two chance a day or have to be online at specfic time is pretty bad. Would surely annoy someone trying to collect all the sprites etc. If they release these as free DLC at somepoint it would be fine.. But considering the ambido stuffAs a newer player to smash i dislike the fact that the golden mushroom spirits etc are limited time events. Makes it impossible to win one. Have two chance a day or have to be online at specfic time is pretty bad. Would surely annoy someone trying to collect all the sprites etc. If they release these as free DLC at somepoint it would be fine.. But considering the ambido stuff unlocking things in ninedo gamse like epona's horse in breath of wild i don't count on it. Nintendo should make digital ambidos...… Expand
  52. ERN
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun.This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun. Tourney is just fun… Custom smash is good but I don’t use it. I usually play smashdown if I want to beat up my friend. Super sudden death is not VERY good but it is okay. Classic mode is very nice because your opponents is relevant to your character, plus you can play with a friend. Training is my 3rd most played mode in this game it is just very very fun trying to make combos of 29 with Ness. Century smash is well… fine All-stars is actually very fun. Cruel smash is hard but okay. Challenges is good and well challaning. (I don’t have online so no points for or from that). The adventure while fun a bit hard. Spirit board is good too. I just have one small complaint with this game. The computers are shielding a bit too much and some moves like Ryu’s Side special is hard to hit with (and some more moves).… Expand
  53. bcaruso15
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    The new standard for the smash brothers franchise. Adventure mode is fun and challenging even for veterans of the series and comes to an epic conclusion that is sure to impress most anyone. One tiny issue i personally had was the amount of stage and spirit conditions that are thrown at you at one time but this can still be done with practice, in the end best smash to date.
  54. Metacriticmaste
    Jan 23, 2019
    7
    This game is a very flip-flop game for me. On one end, I love playing with my friends and unlocking new characters. I always remember when my friend and I yelled excitedly when a new challenger approached in that classic black-and-red screen. However, the fact that you start from only 8 characters and have to unlock everyone else puts me in the middle from this game, as that requirement ofThis game is a very flip-flop game for me. On one end, I love playing with my friends and unlocking new characters. I always remember when my friend and I yelled excitedly when a new challenger approached in that classic black-and-red screen. However, the fact that you start from only 8 characters and have to unlock everyone else puts me in the middle from this game, as that requirement of time is kind of disconcerting for me. However, on the gameplay side, this game is the best. Its graphics are amazing, it's controls and gameplay feel so smooth, and the only complaint I have in this group is that I play on a pro controller, and for some reason whenever I aim up on the left stick to do an up air, my character just jumps (although that may be because I have weird controls, idk). All in all, this game is fantastic, but some factors put me in the middle for this in the end.… Expand
  55. ZigiZagi
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Лучшая из лучших. Огромное количество контента, персонажей, карт, духов и т.д. Для игрулек с друзьями заходит идеально!
  56. 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.
  57. Kire_92
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    At the core this is an amazing game. The gameplay is good and satisfying and the game itself is packed with fun elements. The game truly shines when playing with friends and the fact that it’s easy for newcomers to pick it up and play means that I can enjoy it with all of my friends regardless of their prior gaming experience.

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

    My only big complaint is that the online mode is not implemented in a good way and that it lacks a good competitive system. Due to that my motivation has quickly dwindled for playing the game online which negatively affects my opinion of the game as a whole.    … Expand
  58. lagswitcher
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    Lagswitchers, server lag, rulesets, buffering, menu music, belmonts. This is a party game for toddlers, with an online service abused by ethernet cables with a light switch installed.
  59. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode    My first smash bros since Gamecube version (played the wii and wii u version at friends a few hours though...).
    In my opionion nothing changed much, but the core gameplay mechanic is a foundation for the best beat'emup there is. No combat game has this variety and spatial, tactical depth. The sheer amount of fighters, stages, OST and nostalgia is equally impressive. The singleplayer mode seems boring to me and I found myself unlocking characters in versus...I also never really could recommend this game for casual gamers, because there is just too much going on onscreen, if you are not used to such stuff.
    Anyway if you like beat em ups, like nintendo, like switch, like videgame nostalgia, like games to play with friends on one console: this is one hell of a game.    … Expand
  60. randok
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I have to say, this is a very fun game. This game is filled with content, and extends on how many maps, and playable characters there are . I have just finished World of Light, and it was a blast! This review is mainly short, but I do recommend it!
  61. eiecctro
    Jan 20, 2019
    7
    This is my first Smash Bros game and well, it was definitely overhyped, feels slightly above average. Good game, highly overhyped, perhaps as I learn to play more this review will change.
  62. 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
  63. epicboyblue
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    This game is good. It helps fill the void since I didn't play the Wii U game. Sadly, the biggest disappointment of the game is the World of Light. There is little to no narrative at all. Most of the game is just running around to each bulb and defeat AI enemies. Brawl had an actual narrative with cut scenes throughout and encounters better than any of the Marvel movies. It was faster andThis game is good. It helps fill the void since I didn't play the Wii U game. Sadly, the biggest disappointment of the game is the World of Light. There is little to no narrative at all. Most of the game is just running around to each bulb and defeat AI enemies. Brawl had an actual narrative with cut scenes throughout and encounters better than any of the Marvel movies. It was faster and easier to just do the Classic Mode challenge with the characters I want or play against my friends because it was faster to unlock all the characters in the roster. It is impressive there are 75+ characters in one 2D fighting game. It is unheard of, yet I want to play each character. Each character has abilities, unlike Dragon Ball Fighters, where characters might not have a low attack. The difference in Ultimate is that there is just a difference in who's low is faster and slower making this game better in terms of character availability. It is a good game. The party aspect is the best, and the narrative becomes a trudge to play.… Expand
  64. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Buenísimo juego de lucha, muy completo y con desafíos muy variados basados en personajes de muchísimas franquicias.
  65. 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.
  66. Slowbust
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Simply the best so far both for casu and pro players. If you have a Switch you defenetly need to buy SSBU
  67. 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
  68. MaineGameBoy
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! It combines everything everyone loves from each smash game and makes it a masterpiece, while also being perfect for casuals and competitive fans and players. I am also excited to see how Piranha Plant and Joker play, and see who the other 4 DLC fighters will be.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. ProfAlchem
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Sakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn'tSakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn't make it into the final roster and pay homage to each and every one! I may not have gotten my requested character (Geno4Life) but I'm nonetheless satisfied with the newcomers that the fan base had been asking for for years! My only complaint is that the online mode can be a bit laggy at times, but it would be ridiculous to blame the game itself for that. Either way, with 6 new fighters coming soon and 2 of them already known, we can be sure that whatever the suits on the top floor of Nintendo HQ have planned for us, it's gonna blow us away. 10/10 one of my favorite games of 2018.… Expand
  72. arcofnight
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    This has been the only game on the Switch I've enjoyed since December. While the choppy at best matchmaking for online battles could use a bit of tweaking, I still believe this will be a game just as memorable as previous entries in the Smash series.
  73. JulianTheToucan
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    I don't know what to say I just love this game its the best in the series. GET THIS GAME.
  74. lord_pent
    Jan 14, 2019
    6
    Sadly barely any offline content. If you have no online subscription, this game is no fun. World of Light isn't any fun either besides the referecences.
  75. VVhiteCrow
    Jan 13, 2019
    5
    Very good brawler overall. Nothing they've improved. Not much they could ****
    For all the nice things I can also say about this game, you may view the other reviews :)
    1 . But wtf is this Spirits mode? WARNING: Do not play this mode, my rating went from 9 to 5 because of it. TLDR: Poorly made and balanced. Althought creative in the fights and how the spirits are protrayed. The map    Very good brawler overall. Nothing they've improved. Not much they could ****
    For all the nice things I can also say about this game, you may view the other reviews :)

    1 . But wtf is this Spirits mode? WARNING: Do not play this mode, my rating went from 9 to 5 because of it.
    TLDR: Poorly made and balanced.
    Althought creative in the fights and how the spirits are protrayed.
    The map is poorly drawn, I've never seen anything as ugly, my child to be born in 10 years can already do much better!
    The fights are.. theres a saying in french that doesnt translate well, but, " n'imported quoi " which pretty much means **** Playing in "normal" the fights are: extremely easy OR extremely difficuly. Nothing in between. Or i get bored on an easy fight, Or i **** rage on the difficult ones and retry until the **** ai decides to kill itself.

    2. The menus are slow and a pain. I'd rather reboot the whole game, and my switch, before trying to go back one screen.

    3. The fight to unlock this character portals is a bloody mystery, some times it works, but most of the time its just missing.    … Expand
  76. sailor_n
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    this is easily the best smash game. the spirits are really cool and fun to collect. each character has their own classic mode. the controls are easy to grasp, and there are so many characters with 6 more coming.
  77. domcosreviews
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Smash Ultimate is a lovely game that has very enjoyable characters, great solo content, and amazing music. Spirits mode is a joy to play through, and the new mechanics are great. Online is kind of a mess, but still an amazing game you must get.
  78. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 10, 2019
    6
    So far, the game plays as intended and is far better than Sm4sh, but the online is blocked behind paywalls and world of light gets boring pretty quickly, I honestly prefer Mortal Kombat as the battles are more dynamic!
  79. Esspresso
    Jan 10, 2019
    7
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the sixth game of the series and I somewhat still prefer the 64 and Wii U game. Time to put everything I really don't like about Ultimate :

    - Biggest input lag of the series - The buffer system (this is an horrible concept in a fast paced platform fighting game)) - Too many Out Of Shield options. Shielding is nearly unpunishable since a simple jump/grab    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the sixth game of the series and I somewhat still prefer the 64 and Wii U game. Time to put everything I really don't like about Ultimate :

    - Biggest input lag of the series
    - The buffer system (this is an horrible concept in a fast paced platform fighting game))
    - Too many Out Of Shield options. Shielding is nearly unpunishable since a simple jump/grab can cancel all the animation from deactivating it.
    - Shields are taking ages to be broken. 2 smash attacks with Captain Falcon and a shield is still active ?
    - Too many "stun states" (being buried for example, too many characters have the possibility to stop you)
    - Super armor. I hate that thing. Half of K. Rool's moveset got it, the down special of Ryu/Ken too. Really fun to play against.
    - The online is a joke, having preferred rules won't matter since they'll be chosen once in a blue moon.
    - You die at so low percents, even without rage on, it's horrible. Pick K. Rooland do the following : Grab > Down Throw > Down smash at the edge and get your free kill

    . Everything listed here is, in my opinion really annoying. Ultimate isn't the "oh so melee hd", it is slow, makes you more slow if you are aggressive and encourages to play so campy it is just annoying.
    Ultimate is fun if you're trying to party with friends (that don't know that some oves can instakill), that's it.    … Expand
  80. Aphros22
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    I love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've beenI love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've been replaced by jpegs.
    My last complaint is i'm not all that good at the game, and the online matchmaking pairs me up with people who kick my a** every time. There is also a fair bit of input lag online.
    Other then that this game is a must have whether your playing alone or with friends for the switch. It is in my opinion the best smash game ever made.    … Expand
  81. 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,
  82. 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
  83. SponkyCzar
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. I love the aesthetic of this game and I am amazed by how perfect the new additions are and if there are more in the series I would love to see more like this. (Ps. my list for possible DLC Funky Kong, Shadow, Dread Kong, Knuckles, Ghirahim, Waddle Dee, Pauline, Guile, Sephiroth, and of course Waluigi
  84. Schwambosii
    Jan 9, 2019
    7
    Perhaps the most anticipated game for the Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is so bittersweet. The game play has seen some modest tweaks to improve on a near flawless mechanic. The character and stage selection is equally impressive. This is undoubtedly the best entry to date for a series that has been nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, the game's online features leave so much toPerhaps the most anticipated game for the Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is so bittersweet. The game play has seen some modest tweaks to improve on a near flawless mechanic. The character and stage selection is equally impressive. This is undoubtedly the best entry to date for a series that has been nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, the game's online features leave so much to be desired and would be deemed unacceptable for any other developer. Save for some minor improvements from an early patch, the game suffers from frequent lag due to P2P connection. Having Nintendo Online friends is pointless, more or less. There is no option to view online friends or invite them to play. There are only two matchmaking options: quickplay (where you are randomly paired with opponents and pray that the match adheres to your preferred rules) or battle arenas (where you either join premade arenas of rotating players or create one yourself and pray for people to join). The worst part of it all is that this game could easily be a 10. This is an amazing multiplayer game that doesn't want you to play with friends. Sakurai and Nintendo have been criticized in the past for their lack of support for the competitive Smash community, saying that the game should be enjoyed by everyone. The irony is that they've made it near impossible for players to enjoy the game with their friends that aren't sitting on the couch next to them. Oh, and I nearly forgot, they dare to charge you for their joke of an online system.… Expand
  85. Ytaaps
    Jan 9, 2019
    8
    Like its predecessors smash its one amazing game recommended for everyone who is looking for a great time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Over all i think its a must have game, somethings could have been added and some could have been skipped but we got more than we expected and looking fordward for the new characters!    … Expand
  86. ExeExoticz
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains anSuper Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains an "Adventure Mode" titled "World of Light" and it is LONG containing a minimum of about 6-10 hours of playtime to finish it and a long time getting every character and spirit in "World of Light." Again, Sakurai put his soul into this game and made sure that everything was the best it can be however, not everything is actually perfect. The online mode had very negative responses when the game was first out and it still isn't perfect. For example; if you were to enter into preferred rules maybe 3 Stock, no items, and 1 on 1 it might put you into a free for all and even though this is understandable, it happened too often when the game was first released and still happens on a rare occasion, but that is only one minor flaw that is being improved. In conclusion, this game is amazing and I think everyone should give it a try.… Expand
  87. Agahawe
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    This is a fast paced, 2d fighting game that is really fun and easy for beginners like me to get into! There are so many characters that you will find a suiting character if you like games like these. The world of light is also packed with gameplay and interesting ideas!
  88. verbalassault
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    this game is one of the best iv'e ever played and the haters probably like the older games better and think in the past
  89. RollTumbleweed
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    I've never felt so good about smash since Melee! The game is fun, quick, tense!
  90. 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!
  91. druidbariandjin
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Even if you were to separate this game in two, the actual fighting game with 70+ fighters and the spirit modes with all its "event battles", both hypothetical games would still be 10/10 each, one of the best games of 2018
  92. PlayStationFan2
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Where do I even begin? This is the perfect Smash Bros! Every character has their pros and cons and are all viable options and really fun to play as. The combat is perfected. The Adventure Mode (World of Light) while sometimes tedious offers hours of gameplay and fun. Spirits replace trophies and there are over a thousand of them. While spirits are fun to collect the problem with them comesWhere do I even begin? This is the perfect Smash Bros! Every character has their pros and cons and are all viable options and really fun to play as. The combat is perfected. The Adventure Mode (World of Light) while sometimes tedious offers hours of gameplay and fun. Spirits replace trophies and there are over a thousand of them. While spirits are fun to collect the problem with them comes from their implementation into gameplay. There are special matches in the adventure mode and spirit board which have special rules (example: The stage is covered in fog or The enemy is metal) while these are fun and do add new things multiple of them that are meant to be difficult are ruined by the fact that the hazards can be completely removed by some spirits, and if they aren't removed they are extremely unfair and difficult. Mob smash and Classic Mode return and are loads of fun and very simple however they can get a bit dull due to the lack of differences when choosing different characters. The number of stages being over a hundred and the fact there are different variations of stages is incredible and there are only about three that I don't find enjoyable. Special smash is a timekiller and only adds bits of gameplay but is still nice to have have. Squad Strike is probably the most dull of the game modes as it doesn't really add much to the game. Another huge plus is the fact that multiple characters from multiple franchises get represented in Mii Costumes, Spirits, and Assist Trophies shows how much love and care is put into this game and how this is truly a celebration of gaming. The soundtrack is incredible and has over 900 songs ranging form new songs, songs from their original series, or songs from the previous Smash Bros games. Lastly of course the main attraction is the normal Smash mode where you can play solo or with up to eight players to have an all out brawl and it is fun and incredible as always and with the combat being so improved in this game it helps make it one of the greatest fighting games of all time. Overall this game is just amazing and a real system seller. I can't say enough good things about this game and I'm sure there are even some points that I missed.… Expand
  93. Breikzer
    Jan 8, 2019
    3
    Este juego de Smash es desesperante, comenzando por el tremendo LAAAAAAG que se carga en su juego en línea, es increíble que en pleno 2019 todavía existan juegos con tan pesimo Net Code como Smash Ultimate, es tristísimo jugar una partida de 4 jugadores, aunado a esto, si uno de los jugadores hace Rage Quit automáticamente se termina la partida, porque a los idiotas de Nintendo se lesEste juego de Smash es desesperante, comenzando por el tremendo LAAAAAAG que se carga en su juego en línea, es increíble que en pleno 2019 todavía existan juegos con tan pesimo Net Code como Smash Ultimate, es tristísimo jugar una partida de 4 jugadores, aunado a esto, si uno de los jugadores hace Rage Quit automáticamente se termina la partida, porque a los idiotas de Nintendo se les ocurrió compartir la conexión entre todos los jugadores en lugar de seleccionar a un solo Host. Recordemos que Nintendo ya cobra su servicio Online, es imperdonable que tenga tanto LAG su juego estrella y más si se trata de un juego de peleas. Pésimo juego en linea y del modo aventura mejor ni hablamos, repetitivo, aburrido e interminable.… Expand
  94. VirgonoShaka
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    What more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mutWhat more can a fan ask that 70+ characters (Including all the previous characters) at no additional charge, an extensive and long campaign (although with more than a couple of very cheap enemies), improved and more exciting gameplay, lots of great music, a lot of stages and fun all around, and portable at that?. Nintendo shows how to consistently making great games and this is is a mut have for any multiplayer, Smash, Nintendo, or just fun games fan (and even castlevania or Sonic Fans because seriously this is a much better game than most of the ones of those franchises). Can't recommend enough.… Expand
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. iozay
    Jan 6, 2019
    7
    Its a great game and I love it, probably one of the best multiplayer games ever. The only downside is that the online experience is horrible. Which should not be possible for this day and age. - Especially if you charge an additional fee for it.

    Still, the game is great and they did a terrific job. With the exception of Nintendo Switch Online (Dare I say, offline?).
  98. Goalzzz
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    The best Smash to date and Melee is one of my favorite games ever where this game tops it. The game has lots of content from the world of light story mode. The soundtrack of the game is amazing especially the gameplay mechanics such as mastering the dodge, shield and attack, grab button in order to become a pro.. Has tons of content such as 75 characters with an extra dlc charactersThe best Smash to date and Melee is one of my favorite games ever where this game tops it. The game has lots of content from the world of light story mode. The soundtrack of the game is amazing especially the gameplay mechanics such as mastering the dodge, shield and attack, grab button in order to become a pro.. Has tons of content such as 75 characters with an extra dlc characters coming from season pack. I loved the game a lot because today I finished the game and it took me more than 40 hours to finish the game. The best thing is that you can play the game anywhere since it is portable.
    Recommends the game to all Smash veterans because this game is everything a fan wants it to be from a Smash game.    … Expand
  99. Lamabunnyvile
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I have already put in almost 200 hours into this game and I can't stop, its single player is addicting its roster is huge and diverse it's great.
  100. bode1111
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    The best smash bros game so far, combines everything for casual and competitive game. Without a doubt this is the best work of Sakurai. best ever
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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