Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. Deanfm123456789
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    The Best Nintendo Game, Great Stages, Awesome Characters, and the Best Music in a Video Game, The Best Character on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Mr. Game and Watch, and the Best Stage on it is Flat Zone, This is the Smash and Nintendo Game Ever!
  2. Fransu_YT
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    I don't think I'll be angering many people when I say that this is one of - if not THE - best fighting games ever made and probably the best Smash game ever made, too. I am a bit biased towards the series (after all it's one of my favorites) but I think it's pretty objectively true that this game is worth the price tag - and maybe even the DLC if you're really into it like I am! - ifI don't think I'll be angering many people when I say that this is one of - if not THE - best fighting games ever made and probably the best Smash game ever made, too. I am a bit biased towards the series (after all it's one of my favorites) but I think it's pretty objectively true that this game is worth the price tag - and maybe even the DLC if you're really into it like I am! - if you're purely thinking about how much time you'll be putting into it. At the time of writing this review, I'm nearing about 500 hours of playtime on my Switch, and it has barely become boring. It's one of the most enjoyable couch versus games, and it even has a few co-op modes and a great Spirits mode to keep you entertained during long trips! With the recently added Stage Builder and Shared Content modes, you can even create your own stages and download them and much more that other people made through the Internet!
    This game really does nearly everything. There isn't really a reason not to buy the game, except if you really, really don't like platformer fighting games. The other reason that you wouldn't have it is that you don't have a Switch, and if you don't have a Switch, what are you even doing, sitting on your computer and reading this review? Go to your local gaming shop and buy a Smash + Switch bundle right now!    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. kolunga
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    It's fluid and full of details. It has some little problems that the dev team have been patching constantly, with detailed notes
  9. AlexKidd
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    One of the best fighting games ever made. There's so much to unlock, it's crazy. I love it.

    The world of light mode can be a bit of a grind at times, but it's still fun to play it.
  10. StudMuffinOP
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Excellent choice of characters and gameplay. Alot faster than its previous releases and a lot more content too. Matchmaking online is still a pain however but offline play lives up to the name. HIghly recommend
  11. IzzTheKid
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Really don't understand all these 0's being thrown around here.
    I mean, I get that the spirits are just PNGs, and Waluigi and others are still assist trophies, but still, the game plays fantastic. They acknowledge echo fighters and how they're kinda re-skins, and the automatic changes to final smashes just appeal to the fast paced nature of the series.
    And can we not talk about the    Really don't understand all these 0's being thrown around here.
    I mean, I get that the spirits are just PNGs, and Waluigi and others are still assist trophies, but still, the game plays fantastic. They acknowledge echo fighters and how they're kinda re-skins, and the automatic changes to final smashes just appeal to the fast paced nature of the series.
    And can we not talk about the graphics? The details on each fighter? The amazing rehashes of old stages (rip poke floats)? The menus, man. The menus.

    Regarding single-player...Adventure sure is hard to complete, but I think it's at the area of subspace quality. Classic mode is good with all the different routes for every fighter. (smash Wii U/3DS was sub-par) But...no home-run contest, target smash or stage creator. Nothing yet, I'm hoping.

    Online definitely needs some works. No local co-op in battle arenas, and GSP kinda sucks. (Maybe it's just Nintendo trying to be original? I dunno.)
    overall...Bail the Battle Bus, descend from Destiny, escape Apex and get smashing.    … Expand
  12. humunguschungus
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    As the name implies, this is without a doubt the ultimate smash brothers and is one of the biggest reasons to own a Nintendo switch.
  13. Vlacter
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    Okay so This is my first review. I am reviewing this game in particular because when reading the negative reviews its pretty obvious that most people aren't reviewing the game fairly, including those who gave 10/10's. I LOVE this game and i don't want misinformation being spread about it.

    Many reviews on here (especially the low scoring ones) are practically reviewing the characters    Okay so This is my first review. I am reviewing this game in particular because when reading the negative reviews its pretty obvious that most people aren't reviewing the game fairly, including those who gave 10/10's. I LOVE this game and i don't want misinformation being spread about it.

    Many reviews on here (especially the low scoring ones) are practically reviewing the characters included. One in particular says "The new fighters, like Daisy, Isabelle and Chrom, are nothing interesting with the exception of King K. Rool, Inkling and Ridley. No new 3rd-party characters neither...". Of course the first bit is completely opinionated which is fine but saying there were no new 3rd party characters is just plain false. Simon and Richter Belmont are brand new 3rd party characters, Snake is also a "new" 3rd party character to this game as they most likely still had to go through a lot just to get him in since Konami's contract would likely have expired from brawl.

    I feel that their is a harsh lack of legitimate reviews so i'm going to give mine. I'd give this game an 9/10, i believe it is one of the best smash games. This is a celebration of Smash as a series and it shows. Right out of the box this game comes with the most music, characters, and stages of any game. Variety is huge and is definitely the biggest selling point of this title compared to the others. Smash 64 was a great proof of concept and the fighting is very deep. Melee took the depth of SM64 and put it on steroids. Brawl was a fighting game for the casual audience of the WII, not bad but most of the depth was taken out in favor of fun wacky mechanics. Smash 4 was a sort of return to form for the series but still leaving a bit of Brawl linger. Then came Ultimate with it's new ideas and implementation of old mechanics. This game really is the epitome of smash. I can only come up with one complaint about this game and it's a common one. The online is a bit of a mess, I think it will be fixed in the foreseeable future but at the moment it's a bit broken, with the connection problems and the preferred rules system. Other than that though, I feel this game is great in all other regards so I think i'll talk about common complaints other people have. "It's not enough like melee." Now I kinda get this one, after all my favorite smash game is melee, but we have to realized that melee is great because it is unique, if we got another melee that would not be good for the growth of the game. Even with that they did add new tech like directional air-dodges which allow for sudo-wavedashes and more colorful edge-guarding. "It's a port." Now this one I do not understand at all. I think this one is more of a thing people with out Switches say to make themselves feel better. The game has so so much content, I am much happier with what we got then a game built from the ground up that would come out a few years later with less content.

    Thank you for reading my long review and hopefully it was insightful and helpful for you.    … Expand
  14. SmashPedia
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    Amazing game. All characters are amazing. Newcomers are some of the best like. The single player is lacking but fun. Spirits is one of the best new modes in smash. Online isn't the best but has improved. Love this game.
  15. Exile_HyperKing
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    This game is great. Re imagined the smash world by adding every single smash character in history, with DLC fighters to come. Spirits could have been better though, you just fight pretty much. I wish it was more like subspace emissary from smash brawl with cutscenes. Also online could have been better, with less lag. Overall, I suggest this game, as long as you don't expect to play breakThis game is great. Re imagined the smash world by adding every single smash character in history, with DLC fighters to come. Spirits could have been better though, you just fight pretty much. I wish it was more like subspace emissary from smash brawl with cutscenes. Also online could have been better, with less lag. Overall, I suggest this game, as long as you don't expect to play break the targets, home run contest, stage builder, etc.… Expand
  16. Osvicalt
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Pure greatness. The gameplay as fun as ever. They addedl a lot of new characters. Very grateful for this game. Thanks Nintendo
  17. ZXSth
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Easily the most complete and competent version of Smash Bros. ever. With its generation-spanning roster, extremely refined gameplay and all-around excellent performance, Ultimate is the version you will likely enjoy playing the most of any of its 5 iterations.

    Ultimate's only shortcoming is its relatively banal single-player experience. The World of Light mode, while far better than    Easily the most complete and competent version of Smash Bros. ever. With its generation-spanning roster, extremely refined gameplay and all-around excellent performance, Ultimate is the version you will likely enjoy playing the most of any of its 5 iterations.

    Ultimate's only shortcoming is its relatively banal single-player experience. The World of Light mode, while far better than nothing, seems to pale in comparison to either Melee's Adventure Mode or Brawl's Subspace Emissary in terms of both novelty and scope. Seeing Ultimate take more of a chance on something new and innovative in this regard would have been wonderful, and it feels somewhat disappointing that the game would fall back on solely providing a sublime multiplayer experience, forcing the single-player mode to seem a bit like an afterthought, much like Smash Tour on the Wii U.

    If you like Smash Bros., this game, in general, will not leave you disappointed in the slightest. Even as the single player experience may leave you wanting, the multiplayer experience that has defined Smash Bros. up to this point is at its absolute best here.    … Expand
  18. harpediem
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    Smash bros. Ultimate is jam-packed with content. With many new and returning fighters, more than 100 stages, many new items and assist trophies and an impressive library of music, this can be considered the most impressive game in the Smash Bros. series so far. Whether you play against friends, by yourself or online, there is so much to do in the game. This game is truly an homage toSmash bros. Ultimate is jam-packed with content. With many new and returning fighters, more than 100 stages, many new items and assist trophies and an impressive library of music, this can be considered the most impressive game in the Smash Bros. series so far. Whether you play against friends, by yourself or online, there is so much to do in the game. This game is truly an homage to Nintendo's rich history; with more than 1.000 spirit battles and unique Classic Modes for each fighter and their echo-counterparts.

    Despite that, the game has lingering issues. While the online mode has been improved since launch, it still has many problems. The game also has high input lag, making it feel unresponsive, which is very bad for a game where you want to be in full control of the action! The game can also feel very repetitive. With the removal of extra modes, such as target test and the lack of a true story mode, the different game modes are very similar, which can become boring after a while.

    I recommend Smash Bros. Ultimate to any fan of Nintendo's amazing game series or to any Nintendo-fan in general. The game is not perfect, but if you have enjoyed any Smash game in the past, you will enjoy this game for many many hours.    … Expand
  19. megumin_OwO
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    the only reason this Is not a 10 is because the online is a bit janky and annoying.
  20. ShadowMario9994
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    So after watching "NintendoBlackCrisis" videos of bad reviews, it gave me the courage to make a good review of this game. All I will say that's bad is the online mode. Its hard to get in a match and the GSP makes no sense but its not the major problem. Its still doable to play and the other modes are very good to play. The World of Light is amazing with its story. Compared to Subspace,So after watching "NintendoBlackCrisis" videos of bad reviews, it gave me the courage to make a good review of this game. All I will say that's bad is the online mode. Its hard to get in a match and the GSP makes no sense but its not the major problem. Its still doable to play and the other modes are very good to play. The World of Light is amazing with its story. Compared to Subspace, they're a little the same with WOL being slightly higher. The story is amazing with Galeem, Dharkon, and all previous Smash bosses with new ones added like Ganon and Dracula. The fights get a little repetitive and the AI is challenging but thats what makes it fun, i mean you wouldnt ragequit on a CPU right? The proper Smash modes for you and your friends to play is great, Smashdown, Custom Smash, Tourney, Stamina. Plus Classic Mode with is a huge improvement to the others like Sm4sh and 64, having each character have they're own pathway based on their games. The icing on this cake is the newcomers, not as much compared to Sm4sh, but the most demanding characters, like Inkling, Ridley, and King K. Rool, and favorite Echos and Returning Characters like Daisy, Young Link, and Wolf. Some like the Belmonts, Chrom, Ken, and Dark Samus were expected and Incineroar and Isabelle were odd choices but doesnt bring this game down. 74 characters with more for DLC makes this the Ultimate Smash game. If you like the Super Smash Bros series or Fighting Games in general, you should definitely get this game. My only complaint is the online mode, I wish it was better than it is right now. Everything else including Story Mode, Classic Mode, and Smash Modes are excellent. The choice is yours.… Expand
  21. greengrapejelly
    Apr 16, 2019
    9
    Excellent fighting game for parties. The online can be kind of sketchy, but when it works, it's great.
  22. sluigi123
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game's series has been around for (as of the creation of this review) over 20 years and each game after the previous has been improved very heavily each time, in terms of visuals and mechanics.

    Gameplay-wise, this game hasn't fairly changed much in terms of its mechanics, but the game has been made to have an overall increased pace, when comparing it to the previous Smash Bros.    This game's series has been around for (as of the creation of this review) over 20 years and each game after the previous has been improved very heavily each time, in terms of visuals and mechanics.

    Gameplay-wise, this game hasn't fairly changed much in terms of its mechanics, but the game has been made to have an overall increased pace, when comparing it to the previous Smash Bros. title. Its visualizations have been updated to be a combination of both Smash Bros. Brawl for the reduced saturation, and Smash Bros. for Wii-U for the visual looks of the characters themselves. You can actually play the game the same way as you would have played it since Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64. You can play this game with your friends locally with up to 8 players all at once, or online with up to 4 players, across the huge roster of over 75 characters and over 100 stages to choose from. This game has a lot of Single-Player content, and I mean a lot: Spirits/Adventure Mode, Classic Mode, Stage Builder, Home-Run Contest, Mii Fighters, and so much more to mess around in.

    This game may have a lot of good things about itself, but it does have one major issue as far as I know, and that is its net-code infrastructure. This game takes a similar approach to how things worked roughly 15-20 years back, which uses delay-based net-code, causing issues on every player in terms of inputs being heavily delayed for them, except the host player which wouldn't have this issue, which give them a huge advantage, which causes issues when trying to balance this game's character roster. Like I said about Rocket League, this game also has the same toxicity issue, similar to many other fighting games out there as well, causing this game to be overly competitive at times.

    I really can't say much else when it comes to its negativity for this game. Like I said earlier, this game has improved over its previous titles, each and every time a new game has come out, and this game is no exception either. A very good game that can last a very long time, with a very long, yet active life cycle, as this game is getting DLC content (and still is upon this reviewing), in terms of characters and stages, increasing the game's rosters, extending the game's active life cycle even further than ever before.

    A very great game that deserves to be worth $50 to get a hold of for your family and friends to hop on in and enjoy to create really fun moments with.

    NOTE: I may be a fan of this series, but putting on my reviewing cap on, I have to put my personal opinions off to the side to be more serious about this game's scoring process to be as accurate as possible.    … Expand
  23. KiwiRatesStuff
    Apr 18, 2019
    9
    It's the best Smash game, period. Online just needs a bit of fixing, and the game could possibly be considered one of the best Nintendo games, period. The story mode's REALLY long, but still short enough to be finished in a fair amount of time. The single-player modes and normal Smash modes are still as good as ever. Just...go play it.
  24. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    Very beautiful, funny and addictive game that will not let you go for a very long time.
  25. The_LizardKing
    May 28, 2019
    9
    This game is truly the ultimate smash bros. It has every character from past games with a brand new HD model. The battling is fun and addictive. It's more fast-paced than other fighting games and easier to learn. You can be a beginner and still be able to play well, and you can also be a pro than destroy the competition. You can play with 8 of your friends our family all in the same roomThis game is truly the ultimate smash bros. It has every character from past games with a brand new HD model. The battling is fun and addictive. It's more fast-paced than other fighting games and easier to learn. You can be a beginner and still be able to play well, and you can also be a pro than destroy the competition. You can play with 8 of your friends our family all in the same room and have a great time. I enjoyed playing online with a few of my friends though the online can be pretty laggy at times. There is a busload of time to be spent in this game and a ton of fun to be had.… Expand
  26. AverageStudent
    May 30, 2019
    9
    A must play of course for any gaming or Nintendo fan in general this game is one for the collection, if you own a switch you should own this game. It is great for solo or co-op play providing great enjoyment for all. The game features a character everyone will enjoy from fan favourites to characters out there for the hard core Nintendo fans. The game has a variety of game modes andA must play of course for any gaming or Nintendo fan in general this game is one for the collection, if you own a switch you should own this game. It is great for solo or co-op play providing great enjoyment for all. The game features a character everyone will enjoy from fan favourites to characters out there for the hard core Nintendo fans. The game has a variety of game modes and difficulties for players to engage with along with some online play to boot. My one complaint however is the ramp up in difficulty that seems to come when a new character approaches, I have the game set to default difficulty and manage fine against the AI losing occasionally but mostly winning however when I come up against the challenger approaches enemies I lose a whole lot more. I do understand there should be a challenge in unlocking someone knew so it does indeed feel like an achievement however the ramp up seems extreme especially for new comers to the genre and franchise.… Expand
  27. foofaloop
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Excellent game very fun to play, every character feels usable none of them stand out as severely outclassed by the others (at least in a casual setting).

    The one problem with this game is the online play being very poorly designed. It's certainly not unusable, but lag of some level is nearly universal. Additionally, competitive online matchmaking is a joke with nearly all of the games    Excellent game very fun to play, every character feels usable none of them stand out as severely outclassed by the others (at least in a casual setting).

    The one problem with this game is the online play being very poorly designed. It's certainly not unusable, but lag of some level is nearly universal. Additionally, competitive online matchmaking is a joke with nearly all of the games having severe lag regardless of the connection type. Also the matchmaking elo system at the time of writing this review is essentially meaningless and doesn't really reward you for playing well or improving.    … Expand
  28. Namel
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    Smash Ultimate is in my opinion, the second best smash ever, being melee the first.
    The game is awesome, the textures are more "realistic" than Smash 4, we can now save the rulesets, the roaster is not divided by the game series, is divided by the order that the characters entered Smash. The new characters are OKEY...I really liked Simon, he's on my main team...but the online....dam...the    Smash Ultimate is in my opinion, the second best smash ever, being melee the first.
    The game is awesome, the textures are more "realistic" than Smash 4, we can now save the rulesets, the roaster is not divided by the game series, is divided by the order that the characters entered Smash. The new characters are OKEY...I really liked Simon, he's on my main team...but the online....dam...the online sucks, I really hope nintendo fix it...

    AND DONT NERF NESS AND LUCAS BECAUSE THE'RE MY MAIN FIGHTERS >:(    … Expand
  29. ryuusei2
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    this game is awsome, it have everything you need for a casual party game and a competitive fighting game, you can make chaotics fun battles whith itens or turne hazzards and itens off and make a tournement ruleset for competitive fights, and it is suprisingly the most balenced smash games of all time, there is no braw meta knight or a melee pichu, there are definitly some charecters thatthis game is awsome, it have everything you need for a casual party game and a competitive fighting game, you can make chaotics fun battles whith itens or turne hazzards and itens off and make a tournement ruleset for competitive fights, and it is suprisingly the most balenced smash games of all time, there is no braw meta knight or a melee pichu, there are definitly some charecters that are better then others but everyone have a chance of winning.
    the custome smash make many wierd momets that you will keep lathing more than fighting.
    the mii custmization have so many possibilities that anyone and anything can join the smash roaster, eaven your grandmother.
    it's classic mode lacks off brake the targets and board the platforms, but each character has it's own uneque classig mode and multiples final bosses.
    the recently added stage builder allow anyone to put your criativity to work and show the results to anyone in the internet.
    the video editor help to make many simple, yet funny videos to share.
    smash world is also a really cool feature, you can share clips, montages, mii fighters and the previously mensioned crated stages to show epic or funny stuff to all smasher.
    but, no game is perfect, smash ultimate's major flaws start at adventure mode (world of light): it is a really long "table game" where you have to do lots of fights, it is funny at the begining but it becomes way too repetitive, it have a few puzzles here and there but that's it, it doesn't have any memorable moment untill the final boss.
    the secound big flaw is it's online mode, if you play smash bros ultimate, you know what i'm talking about, there is way too much lag in every single match, which make characters that require precise imputs unplayable, shiek is considered by many mid-tier or high-mid-tier but online she is as good as smash 4 jiglypuff since you are never able to use your best combos which is awful since now you have to pay for the online services and yet the only game whith good online servers on the Nintendo switch is splatoon 2 and some third party games and no other Nintendo game.
    besides world of light and on-line problems, smash ultimate is whith no doubt the best smash game ever and certainly is a must-play game for any switch owner.    … Expand
  30. ffp
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    This might be the most balanced and versatile Smash Bros out there.
    Fast paced game play, intricate mechanics, lots of fun modes to explore.
    the only thing that set this title apart from the perfect score is the lack of a proper tutorial like Rivals of Aether and a proper training mode more suitable for spending lots of time there.
    besides that, this is the definitive smash bros experience
  31. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    A great smash game that simply has it all. The gameplay is just amazing. -1 for DLC.
  32. AlphaLocke
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is gud but online sucks okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  33. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    9
    While there are definitely some short comings of this Smash iteration like online lag and functions being behind the times for a game that came out in 2018, it still remains one of the most replaceable games of all time with an impressive character playlist that will always allow for a new experience. This is the ultimate game when it comes to having options for the casual player and theWhile there are definitely some short comings of this Smash iteration like online lag and functions being behind the times for a game that came out in 2018, it still remains one of the most replaceable games of all time with an impressive character playlist that will always allow for a new experience. This is the ultimate game when it comes to having options for the casual player and the competitive.… Expand
  34. Diegorope
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    It honestly has everything I wanted and asked for (except Waluigi): all characters, stages, tracks back, new modes or up graded modes from Smash 4 a story mode (even if it is worse than Brawl's in my opinion) but even that I ain't going to put a 100 on this game because it has flaws.
    The online conection is not good to even consider that now is paid connection that is even worse than    It honestly has everything I wanted and asked for (except Waluigi): all characters, stages, tracks back, new modes or up graded modes from Smash 4 a story mode (even if it is worse than Brawl's in my opinion) but even that I ain't going to put a 100 on this game because it has flaws.
    The online conection is not good to even consider that now is paid connection that is even worse than before and that the matchmaking hardly does what you want, also Spammers and Campers is just not fun But apart from that it still to yet to say is worse than prequels so for now it's a 9
    Also Buff Little Mac    … Expand
  35. Chaserbrown
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    This review is from the perspective of someone who's played hundreds of hours of local multiplayer and a bit of online. Note that I'm a more casual player who's "pretty good" in terms of casual play, but not great in anything more than that. Also, I've barely played any other fighting games apart from Smash.

    Smash Ultimate is a genuinely great local multiplayer game. The characters are    This review is from the perspective of someone who's played hundreds of hours of local multiplayer and a bit of online. Note that I'm a more casual player who's "pretty good" in terms of casual play, but not great in anything more than that. Also, I've barely played any other fighting games apart from Smash.

    Smash Ultimate is a genuinely great local multiplayer game. The characters are diverse and interesting, and there are lots of options for casual play. The amount of items, stages, and characters is absolutely incredible, and leads to an experience with a lot of variety. For the core multiplayer experience, there is a lot there for you, and it's always fun when you're in the right setting.

    Really what helps this game is that Smash often acts as a "universal language" among people, whether or not they play games often. As a local multiplayer option, it's the best I've found. Everyone knows how to play at some level, and this is further benefited by the fact that the Switch has detachable controllers. This can be useful for 1v1 battles, although it should be considered that usually you will learn to beat other casual players if you play the game enough. After hundreds of hours of playing, I consider myself to be a "great casual player", which doesn't mean that I'm good at the game, but I'm far better than other friends that don't own a Switch. If you have a friend who's around the same skill level as you, that constant competition won't wear out very quickly. With other people at various skill levels, doing a free-for-all leaves open the possibility for anyone to win, especially with team battles, items, etc.

    As a singleplayer game, though, Ultimate is mediocre. World of Light is alright, and classic mode is fine too, but you won't get much play out of the game with just singleplayer. As for online, it adds much more to the experience, but it still is nothing when compared to the standard local multiplayer. It's easy to get tired of online, but you can play for hours locally without any problem. Without the local multiplayer, this is likely a 6/10 or 7/10 game.

    The game does feel great! The physics are perfect, in my opinion, and going back to Smash 4 is honestly painful in comparison. As I said before, the characters are diverse and have a lot of satisfying attacks, further heightened by HD rumble. In my opinion, it's by far the most fun Smash game to date.

    In conclusion, Smash Bros. Ultimate is a must-have game if you're going to be in a lot of situations for local multiplayer. If people are coming to your house, or you bring your Switch to school or work, this is the perfect game. The short rounds make fitting the game into small periods of time easy, and the universality of Smash as a series makes it perfect for any occasion. As a singleplayer game, it's not great, but for multiplayer you can't do much better.    … Expand
  36. Bobinator
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    The amount of content is overwhelming. With many more updates and dlc, there is no way to get tired of Nintendo's most refined smash game yet. There have never been so much music, fighters, and stages. There is also a lot of single player content with world of light, classic mode, and other mini games. Despite all this online is fairly weak. Each mode is limited and annoying. Also matchesThe amount of content is overwhelming. With many more updates and dlc, there is no way to get tired of Nintendo's most refined smash game yet. There have never been so much music, fighters, and stages. There is also a lot of single player content with world of light, classic mode, and other mini games. Despite all this online is fairly weak. Each mode is limited and annoying. Also matches have many technical issues. Frame rate drops, input lag, and connection errors make online a mixed bag. Evan with that said, this still an amazing game.… Expand
  37. GreenMenace
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    This review has been a long time coming. SSBU was my first game on the Switch followed by BOTW. I’ve explored most of what the game has to offer (aside from competitive online play) and I can confidently assert that it lives up to its name. It is an ultimate Super Smash Bros game.

    Pros Solid DLC Familiar gameplay—if you’ve played Smash, you know the game Custom Stages Smooth    This review has been a long time coming. SSBU was my first game on the Switch followed by BOTW. I’ve explored most of what the game has to offer (aside from competitive online play) and I can confidently assert that it lives up to its name. It is an ultimate Super Smash Bros game.

    Pros
    Solid DLC
    Familiar gameplay—if you’ve played Smash, you know the game
    Custom Stages
    Smooth gameplay/controls

    Cons
    Clones
    Personal Preferences

    Starting off, I’ve tried everything extensively except competitive online. SSBU is an amazing entry that has mastered the Super Smash Bros formula. Playing online? That usually includes a wait time. No worries, the game allows you to practice your moves on a sandman while you wait to learn the character / warm up. It lets you customize a battle—add a handicap to the best player, control which items show up, have all players have a flower on a head, play levels from previous SSB entries, and a ton more content.

    There are a ton of player modes. You can go to the vault to browse/create levels, fight in Spirit Mode, hold a tournament with friends with up to eight players at a time, fight matches online, and again, a ton more. It’s hard to narrow down a topic because there really is a lot of content in Super Smash Bros.

    The game has every Super Smash Bros character ever created. But that leads us to the first flaw. Several characters look mildly different, but have identical attack animations. Peach and Daisy (their color). Marth and Lucina (hair length and gender). The difference is the impact of the moves. In Marth and Lucina’s case, Marth does more damage if you hit people at the tip of your sword. That and a different voice are not enough in my opinion to classify the two as separate characters. Let Daisy be her own character. Let Marth remain independent of Lucina. When you factor in the number of clones, the roster loses a chunk of its value. However, I have been very, very pleased with each DLC. Each character there was well thought out and is fun to play.

    A similar criticism I have is on the Smash ultimates. Many feel the same. I skipped a gen of Smash Bros, but you could have characters that had Smash ultimates that did something other than damage. Luigi created a zone where enemies slowed down, Bowser turned into Giga Bowser, etc. What also hurts is that some ultimates (cough cough Zelda) are extremely easy to hit and are a guaranteed kill once someone has taken enough damage. It’s for those characters alone that I can’t bring myself to use the FS meter. Some levels I like to create are focused on the aspect of making people hard to kill (I like to try to think of levels that favor certain characters). Several ultimates and assist trophies are guilty of ruining that experience.

    I’m not crazy about the single player story mode. It was far too grindy and complicated so I skipped it. Other players like it, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. Another disappointment are the levels people share online. Like, so many levels are designed to blow up your character in 5 seconds. I gave up on it pretty fast. But that’s not the game’s fault lol. What really gets me upset is that Nintendo made it really hard to play with friends online. I understand the necessity of a pay wall, but I think two people should be able to join an online battle. Like, those features would only encourage players to have a copy. Mariokart 8 offers a feature somewhat similar to that. One person per copy gets in the way of families being able to take advantage of the game. Families (I'm talking about immediate families) should not have to buy multiple copies of the game to play online with long distance family members who also bought the game--that's disgusting. But that's a gripe about NSO more than SSBU so I won't factor that in either.

    You would think that games on the switch would improve over the Switch’s lifespan, but that doesn’t hold true here. Super Smash Bros Ultimate looks good, and it plays really well too. It surprises me just how well it runs on the Switch. Truly the ultimate version of an ultimate game. Maybe they’ll create a new Smash Bros, but Smash Bros Ultimate might be what defines Super Smash Bros for the next several years.    … Expand
  38. MatthewAce70
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am here to declare that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the ULTIMATE Smash! There you go, done. Case closed, have a good night…

    Alright, in all seriousness now, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a really good fighting game. It is also officially the best entry in the series (IMO), but most importantly it is a celebration of the series itself, and of Nintendo, and of video games as a whole to some extent.

    First of all, let’s begin with the main 'Smash' mode, described as "a great place to get started." Definitely true. You start off with the original N64 cast of fighters and the more you play this mode, the faster new challengers will approach gradually. There are several more ways to unlock all the fighters of course, but simply playing Smash battles many times may be the fastest way to reach that goal. There are 3 styles of battles: Time, Stock, and Stamina. All stages now have a Battlefield and Omega (Ω) form. There is also a feature that allows you to choose your music track right before you begin fighting. Special Smash comes with 1 new mode, Smashdown. Essentially, you fight through the entire roster until evey fighter has been played with at least once; It’s really great. And there's also a new mode called Squad Strike, which plays just like normal Smash, but with a twist; there are special formats to choose from: Tag Team, Elimination, and Best of.

    Secondly, the Games & More mode. Classic Mode returns and it’s better than ever. Now each fighter has their own assigned routes with thematic titles. For example, Mario’s route is called "Let’s-a Go!" His route is kinda based on his journey in "Super Mario Odyssey" where he travels around the world across various kingdoms, and ultimately has to fight Bowser (and Giga Bowser). I have a few personal favourite routes including Mario’s: Zelda – Wisdom Prevails; Sonic – At the Speed of Sound; Rosalina – One Star after Another; and Simon – Smash-vania. On the one "Master" hand, we have a fresh new take on this mode, and a really good one at that. On the other "Crazy" hand, we get an inferior bonus game, no Target Smash, and no more ending videos for each fighter after the credits roll. But still, Classic Mode looks and feels more engaging this time around with the fighters all having different paths to follow and bosses to conquer. And FYI, you’ll be fighting against Master Hand and/or Crazy Hand with most fighters. Mutli-Man (or Mob) Smash returns, as well as the Mii Fighter creation and amiibo feature from Smash 4.

    Thirdly, the Vault mode, which contains various features and functions. You'll find menus for Sounds, Replays, Challenges, and much more.

    Fourthly, the 'Online' mode, which I can’t and won’t talk about, because I don’t have an Nintendo online membership (sorry about that).

    And last but not least, the Spirits mode. As the biggest brand new feature in this game, the spirits in this game serve as a replacement to both the collectible trophies, which were a staple since Melee (sadly gone), and the stat-mod stickers from Brawl. Spirits have a stronger RPG element here than the stickers way back in Brawl’s Subspace Emissary. Inside this mode lies Spirit Board, the Collection room, and the all-new Adventure mode: World of Light. The whole adventure is great! But honestly, it could’ve been so much better in several ways than what is on offer. For instance, no platforming levels (except for 1), no beat 'em up moments, and hardly any cutscenes amongst a few other stuff. In reality, World of Light is a game of spirit battles spread all over 3 giant realms (or maps). The spirits must be saved by defeating their puppet fighter hosts. The 1st realm is ruled by Galeem, the 2nd one is ruled by Dharkon, and in the 3rd one you must vanquish them both together for the true ending. And before the true final battle you'll have to play as Master Hand himself and man that is awesome! I have enjoyed playing through this adventure. The whole journey feels like a rollercoaster of fan service, in a good way. Going through different video game worlds, discovering so many references, and saving all spirits and the corrupted fighters. Sadly there isn’t any storyline to get invested into, it’s all about liberating the spirits and taking down the overlords. It may not be the most satisfying story for everyone, but for Nintendo players and fans it's a wonderful joyride.

    With over 70 fighters, over 100 stages, and over 800 music tracks, Smash Ultimate is packed to the brim with content and the developers are still working to deliver more updates in the future. It is by no means a perfect game, but it’s still a solid game in its own right. The gameplay is fast and fluid, the menus feel good to navigate through, and the overall presentation of the game is glorious. My final verdict: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fun game. Aw Yeah!

    Thank you Masahiro Sakurai and team, and Nintendo. Smash Forever!    … Expand
  39. MegaMania
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    One of the best fighting games I have ever played. The balance is immaculate despite the roster being as huge and diverse as it is, This game is only going to get better with DLC in the future
  40. Muchoevil
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juegazo adictivo y de los mejores que han sacado en muchos años. Pepinazo… Expand
  41. Mechanich
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Un juego sobresaliente con infinidad de modos de juego, si en algo flojea es en el modo aventura que de aventura tiene poco la verdad, es más una serie de retos en su mayoría bastante simplones y fáciles pero que pueden darte algunas de las mejores batallas de toda la saga.
  42. Akuza
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    It is the ultimate cross over game, with it's DLC it's becoming even more crazy than it was when the full roster dropped.

    Smash has never been a big hitter for me, i always sucked at it. With smash ultimate, i still suck at it, but i can appreciate it for what it is, a love letter to gaming, there's no better feeling than seeing isabella from animal crossing beat up cloud from final    It is the ultimate cross over game, with it's DLC it's becoming even more crazy than it was when the full roster dropped.

    Smash has never been a big hitter for me, i always sucked at it.

    With smash ultimate, i still suck at it, but i can appreciate it for what it is, a love letter to gaming, there's no better feeling than seeing isabella from animal crossing beat up cloud from final fantasy 7.

    My only issue with the game are the controls, basing this in the joycons or a pro controller, it feels a little clunky to get used to at first, however if your willing to pick up a gamecube adapter (not the official one since it's so expensive) and a controller, it feels at least a little more natural with the button placements and with the analog stick.

    Would i recommend it to everyone? no, it's not for everyone, it's definitely something to experience, but with the controls it's not exactly newbie friendly, until then i wouldn't say to everyone to get it.    … Expand
  43. Hydreigon360
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, step up from smash 4. However, the lack of a good online multiplayer is a severely limiting factor. Connectivity issues to this degree are inexcusable in 2019. Too much lag in matches, which can sometimes kill the game at a competitive level.

    A few small issues with buffering, but that's about all I've got to complain about.
  44. Carny
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    I wrote a 5 paragraph essay on this game, but all I can say is play this game or you haven't played smash bros for real.
  45. Wahfox
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    The most ambitious crosover in gaming. Many good characters and it is not only nintendo. It is a must have.
  46. GoldyTrez
    Oct 28, 2019
    9
    A fun and enjoyable experience, clearly the best games in the series. Of course there are flaws but they are out shined by the games mechanics and game play. This is a must play for Nintendo Switch owners.
  47. rekt_dim
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    1) Smash 4 but better
    2) It'S noT MelLeE... It is fine
    Nerf palu plz Sakurai
    Plz
  48. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate est un monstre, le gameplay des combats est excellent, le nombres de personnages c'est indécent et l'équipe nous surprend toujours avec les nouveaux venus. Les modes classiques de Smash qui sont présent sont réussi et sympa à jouer. Le mode entrainement et un ajout cool, le mode classique est bourré de références selon les personnages qu'on joue, c'est un secondSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate est un monstre, le gameplay des combats est excellent, le nombres de personnages c'est indécent et l'équipe nous surprend toujours avec les nouveaux venus. Les modes classiques de Smash qui sont présent sont réussi et sympa à jouer. Le mode entrainement et un ajout cool, le mode classique est bourré de références selon les personnages qu'on joue, c'est un second jeu de trouvé ses références.
    Les esprits ont intéressants et apporte quelques choses leurs des sessions entre amis, surtout quand des personnes ont peut jouer à Smash. Le tableau est un excellent moyen de jouer régulièrement avec des défis à plusieurs niveaux de difficultés. Le mode aventure est certes moins impressionnant que celui de Brawl, mais les décors, le petit scénario, les combats et parfois les références sont très bien réalisées et surtout que c'est un mode qui n'est pas un petit ajout pour un joueurs normal.
    Le magasin, les musiques et etc.... y a énormément de choses, le contenu est monstrueux, le travail est considérable, on voit le travail minutieux de Mr Sakurai.
    Cependant, on ne peut pas y passer, le online reste le point faible du jeu.    … Expand
  49. SquareMaskBoi
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    El smash definitivo. Su modo historia deja mucho que desear pero eso es lo de menos, lo que importa es la jugabilidad, los graficos y que tiene a todos los peleadores de smash mas unos nuevos y dlc que vale la pena, ¿verdad EA?. Lo unico que me desagrado es que cambiaron al diseño de Yoshi negro por el yoshi de crafted world que se ve igual o peor diria yo
  50. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Deserving of this score based on the effort and care put into this game alone
    I feel as if the positives have been thrown out there so much that I’ll mostly go over my own criticisms, what I feel keeps this amazing game from being a 10/10 experience
    World of light isn’t that great, it definitely could have been better I preferred trophies to spirits The competitive aspect of the game    Deserving of this score based on the effort and care put into this game alone
    I feel as if the positives have been thrown out there so much that I’ll mostly go over my own criticisms, what I feel keeps this amazing game from being a 10/10 experience

    World of light isn’t that great, it definitely could have been better
    I preferred trophies to spirits
    The competitive aspect of the game feels a little bit too heavily reliant on reads vs good neutral game (although this isn’t a huge issue just something I’ve noticed)
    Some janky hitboxes and strange interactions

    Overall I’d say this really is the greatest Smash Brothers game of all time    … Expand
  51. Naraku
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    El mejor juego de peleas de nintendo, muchos personajes que siempre quise ver en super smash me encantan los especiales, buenas graficas pero pesima historia, esperaba mucho mas del modo historia de este juego.
  52. Nudie
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    There are not many games that come close to the entertainment games like Super Smash Bro’s. offers. Hours and hours of playing super smash with 6-7 of my friends have given me a good amount of judgement on the video game and I got to say it’s a good one. This game has it all, a huge roster of characters from your favourite games, a story mode (that could be a lot better), non linearThere are not many games that come close to the entertainment games like Super Smash Bro’s. offers. Hours and hours of playing super smash with 6-7 of my friends have given me a good amount of judgement on the video game and I got to say it’s a good one. This game has it all, a huge roster of characters from your favourite games, a story mode (that could be a lot better), non linear ability to play each of these characters and even stage building aspects. This game is something you can literally pick up at anytime and just get into it, simple to play, hard to master.… Expand
  53. Cezico
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the definitive Smash Bros. experience, with all characters and nearly all stages making an appearance. It brings back Melee's quick-paced gameplay making it great for hardcore players, its single-player campaign, while a bit tedious at times, is a great addition. Its online is held back mostly due to NSO's poor quality, but even without a LAN adapter, it'sSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is the definitive Smash Bros. experience, with all characters and nearly all stages making an appearance. It brings back Melee's quick-paced gameplay making it great for hardcore players, its single-player campaign, while a bit tedious at times, is a great addition. Its online is held back mostly due to NSO's poor quality, but even without a LAN adapter, it's more than manageable. It had some missed potential that especially shows itself while playing solo, but it does everything you would expect from a Smash Bros. game: a fun, quick, competitive game you could bring to a party.… Expand
  54. XXFighterZ
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is no longer just a celebration of Nintendo characters anymore, but a celebration of gaming as a whole.

    With over 80 characters (as of June 2020) Fast paced gameplay, a bundle of additional game modes and an adventure mode, this game satisfies casual and competitive gamers. The only things that hod this game back is the somewhat poor online features with lag    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is no longer just a celebration of Nintendo characters anymore, but a celebration of gaming as a whole.

    With over 80 characters (as of June 2020)
    Fast paced gameplay, a bundle of additional game modes and an adventure mode, this game satisfies casual and competitive gamers.
    The only things that hod this game back is the somewhat poor online features with lag galore, but all that's all really.

    Overall, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is agame that is flexible for both old and new players of the series that will definitely find their money well spent.

    Final score: 9/10
    Recommendation Sclae: /5/5    … Expand
  55. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Brothers - Story mode (Date of the Review 20.12.18)

    After 23 hours 52 min. 23 sec. I finished the story mode World of Light 100% on the difficulty level normal. I really have to say the scope blew me away, there were just an incredible number of fights. I also have to throw my concerns about the Spirit mechanics overboard because I really enjoyed the whole system. Whether it    Super Smash Brothers - Story mode (Date of the Review 20.12.18)

    After 23 hours 52 min. 23 sec. I finished the story mode World of Light 100% on the difficulty level normal. I really have to say the scope blew me away, there were just an incredible number of fights. I also have to throw my concerns about the Spirit mechanics overboard because I really enjoyed the whole system. Whether it is to collect individual cards to upgrade or to use them correctly, strong thing.

    The map layout and the many great references to other games were terrific for nostalgic moments and also brought a lot of variety, be it puzzles or getting ahead with means of transport. The music always does the rest, great!

    I hardly have any criticisms of the adventure mode, only more cutscenes could have been there and I missed a teleport function at the beginning in the individual dungeons.

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    If I'm going to rate the rest of the game, I have to say that I really enjoy Smash Brothers Ultimate .... OFFLINE. Unfortunately, the game has been severely cut in online mode. Modes such as Squad Smash, which I think is awesome, is completely missing online. In addition, there are always problems with laggs or initially problems with your own chosen preferences when searching for players (which has now been largely fixed, almost only comes in my chosen 1vs1 without items or ultimates). But if everything works it is of course wonderful and is also a lot of fun online. I just hope that the missing offline modes will simply be integrated into online mode. With regard to the cumbersome menu navigation (e.g. no messages, no clever Party Invite System, etc.) one cannot criticize Smash, since it already starts here at Nintendo, whose online system, as has been criticized enough, is simply not up to date.

    The roster is of course top notch and I don't really miss any character, which makes me look forward to the DLC because I can only be surprised. There are still some modes, characters that I haven't played yet, you just get a lot of content here. Classic mode, All Star Smash or the ghost mode, in which you play against selected ghost cards in order to unlock them, are all a lot of fun.

    Conclusion

    Overall, Smash is a great overall package and a wonderful game, a must-buy for Switch owners. A few more fixes in the connectivity and expansion of the online content and I'm completely satisfied, 9/10 helper trophies by then.    … Expand
  56. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    Gameplaywise this game is flawless. All the characters are relatively balanced and all fun to play as. Unfortunately, it is kind of lacking in the singleplayer department. Although World of Light is extremely long, it still is really repetitive. Still a great game especially with friends.
  57. Nautendo
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    Great way to play Super Smash Bros. with friends. Everything you would need for fun with them!
  58. tariacurigamer
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    el mejor juego de smash hasta ahora llevo 1 año jugando este juego y es mas que satisfactoria jugarlo de varias maneras el competitivo es unmenso y eso me encanta no le pongo 100 debido a quele falto pulir el online

    the best smash game so far I have been playing this game for 1 year and it is more than satisfactory to play it in several ways the competitive one is unmense and I love    el mejor juego de smash hasta ahora llevo 1 año jugando este juego y es mas que satisfactoria jugarlo de varias maneras el competitivo es unmenso y eso me encanta no le pongo 100 debido a quele falto pulir el online

    the best smash game so far I have been playing this game for 1 year and it is more than satisfactory to play it in several ways the competitive one is unmense and I love that I do not put 100 because I need to polish the online    … Expand
  59. harry_j_harry
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    The "ultimate" Smash Bros game with the biggest and best cast of 1st party and 3rd party characters. The only criticism is that the online sucks and doesn't feel as good as Melee
  60. rodpc
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    An ode to video games and a super well balanced competitive fighting game, all at once.
    What fighting game has players sinking in 200+ hours in its 1-player mode?
    This game has tons and tons of solo play replayability and multiplayer fun to be had.
  61. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos do Switch, realmente me diverti muito, e olha que nunca gostei desse estilo de jogo, mas esse conseguiu me fazer interessar mais.
  62. SamGear
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome! No problems, all fighters work perfectly, and this would be the best out of all Smash Bros games.

    Some issues can be, such as the CPU being too hard or easy to fight, and sometimes, the DLC being way too big in space, but it is good regarding those problems.
  63. Vicente04
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    El mejor Smash hasta la fecha tanto en lo audiovisual como en lo juagble y ya ni hablar de los personajes escenarios y modos que tiene. Lo unico malo es el online, que va bastante mal pero por lo demas es un juegazo.
  64. GameBoy66
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    This is the best game in the entire series. It has beautiful graphics, great fps, and spectacular gameplay. There are problems though. One, some characters are broken or unplayable. Thankfully Nintendo does update the game so problems will be fixed. Overall, this fricking rocks.
  65. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    Es un juego muy divertido y adictivo, infinidad de personajes y un modo historia muy denso, donde pelearemos en mil escenarios distintos. Su modo online también es bastante interesante.
  66. jamrt
    Mar 23, 2020
    9
    While Super Smash Bros Ultimate does bring much less new to the series compared to previous entries, and the single player "World of Light" is a bust; this is still the best pure smash experience in the series from a more objective standpoint
  67. Denvers
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    SSBU is simply put the best fighting game ever made. Ultimate has TONS of characters, most of which feel very unique. The variety of stages, characters, gamemodes, and even music make the experience that much better. The classic Smash formula stands strong even to this day. I would give this game a 10 if it weren't for the greed of Nintendo - it pains me SO much that if you want all of theSSBU is simply put the best fighting game ever made. Ultimate has TONS of characters, most of which feel very unique. The variety of stages, characters, gamemodes, and even music make the experience that much better. The classic Smash formula stands strong even to this day. I would give this game a 10 if it weren't for the greed of Nintendo - it pains me SO much that if you want all of the characters, you have to buy both Fighter's Passes which is going to cost you ANOTHER 50 dollars on top of the 60 you already paid. 60 Dollars for this game is beyond worth it, but 50 for 10 more is a rip-off. If you want the DLC, O would recommend you buy JUST the ones you want.… Expand
  68. MesZa
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    The best installment to date. A massive roster full of people to play, a plethora of game modes, tons of stages and an entire vault of music. The DLC doesn't feel greedy at all, and the game if fit perfectly for eSports and competitive gaming. The only downside is the online Quick play and the GSP system, but a LAN adapter can fix your Internet problems quite well, but regardless, thisThe best installment to date. A massive roster full of people to play, a plethora of game modes, tons of stages and an entire vault of music. The DLC doesn't feel greedy at all, and the game if fit perfectly for eSports and competitive gaming. The only downside is the online Quick play and the GSP system, but a LAN adapter can fix your Internet problems quite well, but regardless, this game is made for casual and competitive fans alike, and nails both demographics on the head. Well done Nintendo, Sakurai and his team.… Expand
  69. Sanghelic
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    excelente juego para todo tipo de personas, smash ultimate sabe mantener interesante tanto el juego competitivo como casual, tanto de varios jugadores, como de muy pocos, es un juego con el que te lo puedes pasar muy bien de muchas formas con este juego, la cantidad de contenido que tiene es increible, tiene una cantidad de personajes tremenda, a pesar de que algunos personajes son muyexcelente juego para todo tipo de personas, smash ultimate sabe mantener interesante tanto el juego competitivo como casual, tanto de varios jugadores, como de muy pocos, es un juego con el que te lo puedes pasar muy bien de muchas formas con este juego, la cantidad de contenido que tiene es increible, tiene una cantidad de personajes tremenda, a pesar de que algunos personajes son muy similares a otros, lo hace de forma inteligente para mantener interesante el estilo de juego de todos los personajes, el unico problema grande que tiene el juego es su modo en linea, no solo porque este a veces te empareja en partidas que no quieres jugar, si no que porque la calidad de la conexion es bastante mediocre no importa si estas conectado con wifi o ethernet, para mi el unico uso que se le puede dar al modo en linea es jugar con amigos, ya que jugar con desconocidos para intentar subir de nivel es bastante frustrante. fuera de el modo en linea todo lo demas del juego esta muy bien pensado.… Expand
  70. srijansin91
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    The crowning jewel of Smash and the end of a legendary franchise that started on the 64. Only loses one point for the insane prices of DLC to get the full roster.
  71. DigaHole
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    The best fighting game of all time. Sadly, the story mode is kinda meh... I still think it is a must have for every Switch owner
  72. piscesperiod
    May 6, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a masterpiece. A tons of content, spirits, a fenomenal roster and unlockable characters, DLCs, the adventure mode is surprisingly long and takes you down memory lane to revisit your favorite franchises in the history of video games!

    I would've given it a 10, but some of the tougher fights feel extremely unfair and throw you off a little bit. Otherwise, an    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a masterpiece. A tons of content, spirits, a fenomenal roster and unlockable characters, DLCs, the adventure mode is surprisingly long and takes you down memory lane to revisit your favorite franchises in the history of video games!

    I would've given it a 10, but some of the tougher fights feel extremely unfair and throw you off a little bit. Otherwise, an outstanding game like only Nintendo can make.    … Expand
  73. IAmaMovieGeek
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    This game has every smash character ever! Quite a huge roster. This game is great but with some problems. Especially with the online mode. With online it's laggy, GPS is not a great ranking system, and you'll come across people with terrible rulesets. But other than that the roster is great, super fun characters to play, and overall Sakurai did a fantastic job with this smash game.This game has every smash character ever! Quite a huge roster. This game is great but with some problems. Especially with the online mode. With online it's laggy, GPS is not a great ranking system, and you'll come across people with terrible rulesets. But other than that the roster is great, super fun characters to play, and overall Sakurai did a fantastic job with this smash game. #WaluigiforSmash!… Expand
  74. Barsarrus1103
    May 8, 2020
    9
    el juego de peleas en 2d con mas personajes, bandas sonoras y escenarios que hay. personajes de todos los gustos para quienes son fan de titulos de nintendo. se puede jugar con hasta 8 personas a la vez, se ve pulido y en modo tv se ve en excelente definicion.
    la unica cosa "mala" seria el modo aventura, es repetitivo y no tiene una historia en si, pero igual puede ser entretenido.
  75. Duncs12345
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    The gameplay is brilliant, it is so satisfying the play this game to a higher level. The fighting mechanics are so well done. However, the campaign mode is boring. If you are looking for an esport then this game is perfect.
  76. Vojs745
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Real ultimate editiom, Hours of ultimate fun, only thing missing is Wa-Luigi and better online service
  77. Reflion
    May 13, 2020
    9
    Amazing game great mechanics with the fighting some balance problems. My biggest gripe is why did they not push for more music in regards to the final fantasy series.
  78. Dani2004
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Me parece un juego increíble, muy adictivo y muy divertido. Lo único que le falta es una mejora en el online, alguna vez que juego online noto algún tirón y algo de lag. Por lo demás, ¡ES INCREIBLE!
  79. IronJar
    May 16, 2020
    9
    My favorite SSB,multihit moves now have awesome impact,new MrG&W animations,Bayonetta and Cloud finally nerfd,Little Mac's recovery buff and World of light.That's what i like in SSBU.
    But online connection kinda sucks
  80. Haeder
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    It has everything I want from a 2D fighting game ever, a Very wide range of characters, and creative abilities.
  81. ClassyGoose
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I love this game I do but, some parts of this game make me mad. This would be the best smash game or on par with melee if 2 things were done better. First, the story mode is lackluster and it feels more like a grind than an actual story I wish there was something different to do than fight spirits (e.g Platforming ) the story mode isn't too big of a complaint though. The main reason I'mI love this game I do but, some parts of this game make me mad. This would be the best smash game or on par with melee if 2 things were done better. First, the story mode is lackluster and it feels more like a grind than an actual story I wish there was something different to do than fight spirits (e.g Platforming ) the story mode isn't too big of a complaint though. The main reason I'm writing this review is the online, The online is just terrible. The net code is a joke and the possibility of not even getting the ruleset you want feels like a 15 percent chance. Now if you don't play this game competitively then you will hardly notice anything, however, I have 600 hours (as of the time writing this) in Smash Ultimate. The number of times I have been in matches where the game freezes, I disconnect, or the input delay is horrendous just makes me so mad. The online is terrible and Nintendo acting like it doesn't exist along with Smash having preferred rules and the option not even working some of the time just adds fuel the fire. Even though the Smash community has tried to get their voices heard in the past they have just been ignored by Nintendo. Besides a lackluster story and terrible online, this game is perfect and is one of Nintendo's best Switch games. The roster of characters keeps growing through dlc and the game continues to grow. Sakurai and his team continue to make Smash the best it can be by patching characters and adding them. This is truly a Masterpiece when played with friends but the online holds back on what it could be.… Expand
  82. ECC9
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I would love to give Smash Ultimate a 10/10 rating, but i simply cant. The game in my opinion is pretty boring after getting all characters, as theres no much to grind for. The online servers are terrible and winning is not rewarding at all. Spirits are also a downgrade from trophies in my opinion, no one absolutely cares about them. The story mode is also boring and frustrating at times,I would love to give Smash Ultimate a 10/10 rating, but i simply cant. The game in my opinion is pretty boring after getting all characters, as theres no much to grind for. The online servers are terrible and winning is not rewarding at all. Spirits are also a downgrade from trophies in my opinion, no one absolutely cares about them. The story mode is also boring and frustrating at times, unlike Brawl. But the rest of the game is amazing, if you get a Switch, this is a no brainer!… Expand
  83. omglioromg
    Jun 7, 2021
    9
    I think this game deserves 9/10 or 10/10.
    The only reason I didn't give it 10/10 is because I loved super smash bros the original more, much more, simply because it is very very very very easy and fast to throw someone off screen with 2 hits, the armor is lost by 1% per 0.1 seconds making defending and strategically fighting, countering moves, rather useless. If games were longer,    I think this game deserves 9/10 or 10/10.
    The only reason I didn't give it 10/10 is because I loved super smash bros the original more, much more, simply because it is very very very very easy and fast to throw someone off screen with 2 hits, the armor is lost by 1% per 0.1 seconds making defending and strategically fighting, countering moves, rather useless. If games were longer, throwing someone off screen was harder and armor had more lasting effect, it would be a 10/10.    … Expand
  84. Cless
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    The best Smash game after Melee. Amazing roster.. absolute legendary cast of characters. "It's Video Games: The Game" to quote MaximilianDood. And it absolutely is. I love how balanced the game is for amount of characters in it. The mechanics are very good imo, this is the best I've felt playing Smash since the good old days if Melee.
  85. Player24
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Es un juego de peleas excelente, contando con un contenido inmenso, siendo muy detallistas en cada combatiente, contando con una banda sonora espectacular.
    Hablando un poco del modo historia, en lo personal después de un tiempo se me hizo un poco tediosa, pero muy sorprendente en muchas ocasiones.
    Lo único malo que le daría al juego es el modo Online, pero con los demás, está perfecto.
  86. PopCultureLozer
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    There are lots of problems but its still good. Big Problems I have are the toxicity, unfair player ranking system, the unbalanced roster, and online.
  87. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate proves that anyone can find something to enjoy about something new or unknown. This game keeps building on the flaws of the previous games, making a memorable experience.
  88. Manoleuca
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    O melhor jogo Smash Bros com toda a certeza. Jogo muito diversificado com muitos modos e muita customização. Os desenvolvedores vem sempre atualizando e equilibrando os personagens, com também ótimos personagens de DLC. Apenas não dou a nota dez pela falta de alguns modos que haviam em outros jogos e fazem falta nesse.
  89. Sgamer555
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego los gráficos son perfectos es muy difícil aburrirse el combate es muy divertido muy recomendado
  90. Sonic12403
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    Delivering squarely on its title, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate feels like a combination of Super Smash Bros.' past into one "ultimate" package.
  91. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    the best smash until this day, but the online is very ... disappointing, at least for me
  92. Multiverse27
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Cómo fanático de nintendo , diría que este es uno de los mejores titulos de pelea que se han hecho hasta la fecha, un gran crossover ,dónde tienen gran cantidad de cosas y no se limita a las peleas y ya, esto es una obra maestra y homenaje a toda la línea del tiempo de nintendo, grandes personajes con una experiencia divertida de jugar.
    Aunque el online es pésimo con mucho lag y además    Cómo fanático de nintendo , diría que este es uno de los mejores titulos de pelea que se han hecho hasta la fecha, un gran crossover ,dónde tienen gran cantidad de cosas y no se limita a las peleas y ya, esto es una obra maestra y homenaje a toda la línea del tiempo de nintendo, grandes personajes con una experiencia divertida de jugar.
    Aunque el online es pésimo con mucho lag y además algunas salas o reglas no están bien, pero quitando esto ,el modo estrellas perdidas te entretiene tos vez llega a ser repetitivo pero cumple su función.
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que tienes que tener en tu nintendo Switch    … Expand
  93. qulprit
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This game changed my life when I got my hands on it. It takes everything that made the previous games special and combined it into one. The newcomers was what really got me intrigued. From RIdley, to Richter Belmont, and Inkling. The newcomer who truly convinced me to get this game however, was Joker from Persona 5. I will say that the online is some of the worst the series has ever seen.This game changed my life when I got my hands on it. It takes everything that made the previous games special and combined it into one. The newcomers was what really got me intrigued. From RIdley, to Richter Belmont, and Inkling. The newcomer who truly convinced me to get this game however, was Joker from Persona 5. I will say that the online is some of the worst the series has ever seen. Apart from that, it is a great competitive game while also being an amazing party game.… Expand
  94. Crisener
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    This game is like a deliciously looking chocolate cake that with every bite overwhelms you with the variety of ways it has put chocolate in it. Spirits are not that attractive in the long run (though they are a nice addition) and online could have been more thought-out, but the abundance of different angles you can approach this game from is just staggering. I was very surprised at howThis game is like a deliciously looking chocolate cake that with every bite overwhelms you with the variety of ways it has put chocolate in it. Spirits are not that attractive in the long run (though they are a nice addition) and online could have been more thought-out, but the abundance of different angles you can approach this game from is just staggering. I was very surprised at how even my friends who do not play games at all were able to jump right into a fight and have fun. Though the game's mechanics are actually quite complex and the lack of a proper tutorial to learn them all is puzzling, it is an amazing party game, especially considering the amount of different modes and rules you can set. If you happen to really like the fighting mechanics, you can easily lose dozens of hours in it. And yes, it is a homage to the video games history like no other.… Expand
  95. EatMyMayo
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    It is definitely the best entry into the series in my opinion, and I really enjoy sitting down and playing this game with friends and my brother.
  96. JoneS_ark
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This is an awesome game, the only thing keeping it from a 10 is online, which is a bit laggy but still better than brawl online.
  97. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Great fun fighting game with a lot of depth, good for playing both casually and competitevly
  98. Raoko
    Sep 18, 2020
    9
    The adventure mode isn't my favorite and it lacks trophies, but in the end, those are minor gripes. Smash Ultimate is a fighter, and as a fighter it has everything you could want where it counts: every character from past smash games return, whilst many new ones make their debut, stage selection is immense meanwhile the balanced feel of smash 4 is still there.
  99. Rocker_Ax
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Great game, good graphics, visually flashy, and everyone is back.
    - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate combines the best from previous games, has more characters, and a lot of content to unlock.
    - Classic Mode is better than ever and challenging. - Afortunately, Stage Builder is back. - The menu is well organized compared to SSB Wii U. - BANJO IS HERE, HOLY SH*T! The only let downs for    Great game, good graphics, visually flashy, and everyone is back.
    - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate combines the best from previous games, has more characters, and a lot of content to unlock.
    - Classic Mode is better than ever and challenging.
    - Afortunately, Stage Builder is back.
    - The menu is well organized compared to SSB Wii U.
    - BANJO IS HERE, HOLY SH*T!

    The only let downs for this are the story mode that was sold as a new Subspace Emissary but honestly just feels like a generic grinding phone game, and the online, for god's sake, Why is so laggy?
    Everything else is awesome.    … Expand
  100. mrawesome75
    Oct 25, 2020
    9
    Mi juego de lucha favorito, es un juego muy completo y se nota que sakurai trabajó muy duro en el, aunque el online deja mucho que desear.
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2018
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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