Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3870 Ratings

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  1. umrttl
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    4 years later I can still play this game for hours. Competitive scene also enjoyable
  2. Die-g03
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Very fun both competitively and casually. I love the new characters added like Steve, Sora, and Ritcher. I love the characters and seeing them beat the **** outta each other in weird settings like space, yarn world, and in someone’s backyard. Easily the best switch game.
  3. Donut9880
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    The story is amazing the characters are amazing jus one thing whoever is the best will win every time so some people would not like to play with thier friend if they hier friend is better than them
  4. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Que más puedo decir de la gran N, todos los smash son joyas pero este es el definitivo, no soy fan de los juegos de pelea pero cuando se trata de smash, me sirve. Que genialidad
  5. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    7
    Smash Ultimate = 7/10
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  6. 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.
  7. Shamp058
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game is PHENOMENAL. (Almost) everything about it is just amazing. Visuals are great, gameplay is the perfect mix of the fast paced gameplay of melee and the slowness of brawl. Every character is really fun to play. My only problem with it is that the online is lackluster. It's super laggy most of the time, and elite smash is a neat idea, but in execution its meh. I still have funThis game is PHENOMENAL. (Almost) everything about it is just amazing. Visuals are great, gameplay is the perfect mix of the fast paced gameplay of melee and the slowness of brawl. Every character is really fun to play. My only problem with it is that the online is lackluster. It's super laggy most of the time, and elite smash is a neat idea, but in execution its meh. I still have fun with it though. This really feels like a celebration of not just super smash bros. and nintendo, but of video games as a whole. I HIGHLY recommend this game to anyone who is even a little bit interested… Expand
  8. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest fighting game of all time. Ultimate has enough content to make any video game fan smile. Even with its lackluster story mode, highly requested characters like Sora, Banjo and Steve make the game one of the greatest experiences on the switch.
  9. letsago
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. è bellissimo perché è figo inoltre c'è voluto moltissimo per realizzarlo e sono contento del fatto che con tantissimo impegno degli sviluppatori si può arrivare a tanto… Expand
  10. Sephiroth_7_7
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Ther is a reason why they decided to call this smash "ultimate". it has the biggest and most varied roaster, amazing gameplay and also very fun singeplayer side activities. This is THE smash bros game which can be enjoyed by hard core veterans as well as new players (easy to learn hard to master).
  11. HighGround27
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    This game is so (place swears here) dumb. Every time I play the game. I get screwed over by mechanics that make no reasonable sense. A stupid kid with backpack that has literally has every piece of kit possible to have a counter for everyone. A puffball that can force a robot to snore and take a nap. A katana wielding anime swordsman whose attacks won't even do dang thing. You do the sameThis game is so (place swears here) dumb. Every time I play the game. I get screwed over by mechanics that make no reasonable sense. A stupid kid with backpack that has literally has every piece of kit possible to have a counter for everyone. A puffball that can force a robot to snore and take a nap. A katana wielding anime swordsman whose attacks won't even do dang thing. You do the same recovery with a character and it will get you back to stage and then in the same match you'll do the same thing another time and it won't. Part of the roster has counters and the other half are just screwed. Some character hav way to heal themselves and others don't. Then there are random map features that will just appear on top K.O. you in the same frame. Then you have all of these maps and most are complete dog water. Short characters without moving will never get hit by F-air, N-air, and B-air. Shields for some people are so weak that can get jab twice and it's broken. Some characters have up smash that will pull you in forcing you into the damage. Getting out of sleep or shield break make no sense . Aww yes just mash all thee buttons. How about just one button rapidly. And many more. Please stop lying to yourself that this is a good game when it's not. Not even close.… Expand
  12. Catsup
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This brand-new fighting game is garbage since you can't play as huggy wuggy and there aren't 90 playable characters in this game. The game was super rushed and low-budget don't buy it please.
  13. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
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    La mejor plantilla de personajes de la historia de videojuegos, por no contar los que vienen en contenido descargable. Los hay para todo tipo de jugador y todos con un set de movimientos diferentes.
    Un homenaje a la historia de Nintendo: la cantidad de desbloqueables, coleccionables y contenido multimedia es magnánima. La fórmula y jugabilidad Smash llevada a la máxima expresión y    +
    La mejor plantilla de personajes de la historia de videojuegos, por no contar los que vienen en contenido descargable. Los hay para todo tipo de jugador y todos con un set de movimientos diferentes.
    Un homenaje a la historia de Nintendo: la cantidad de desbloqueables, coleccionables y contenido multimedia es magnánima.
    La fórmula y jugabilidad Smash llevada a la máxima expresión y precisión.
    Modo historia extenso por duración y dificultad: hay retos tan originales como difíciles.
    La implementación de espíritus como modo de personalización de los personajes.
    Un juego con una duración que se va a los cientos de horas, por no contar el sinfín que le puede otorgar el online.

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    Que el precio de los personajes descargables sea objetivamente caro, obligando a pasar por caja varias veces para obtener todos los coleccionables que ofrece el videojuego al 100% en el caso de los más completistas.    … Expand
  14. baja_dan
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    Truly the Ultimate version. I've logged 500+ hours into this game. Crazy huge roster list, stages, music. Online play can be laggy, but still fun. Well balanced and tons of fun.
  15. HelloImACat
    Oct 10, 2022
    9
    Un très bon jeu mais avec les dlc payant + assez répétitif aux bout de 90h
  16. djreviews12
    Oct 9, 2022
    0
    After the mess that was Super Smash Brothers on the 3DS, Nintendo fans have been hoping for a Smash Bros game that could reach the same heights that Smash Brothers Brawl once did. When this game was first announced, it showed some true promise. A new story mode, the return of every smash character? It was shaping up to be a great thing. But then the game dropped...

    The story mode? What    After the mess that was Super Smash Brothers on the 3DS, Nintendo fans have been hoping for a Smash Bros game that could reach the same heights that Smash Brothers Brawl once did. When this game was first announced, it showed some true promise. A new story mode, the return of every smash character? It was shaping up to be a great thing. But then the game dropped...

    The story mode? What do I have to say, anybody who has played it knows how bad it is. Watching the grass grow in my front lawn is more fun and productive than playing Smash Ultimate story mode will ever be. But hey, maybe the competitive is fun?

    No, in terms of competitive gameplay, it's a mess. With Super Smash Bros brawl, the game was very fair and balanced, and even gave new players a chance. The trip mechanic was a great equalizer for players, since no matter how good you were there was still a chance you might slip up. But in smash ultimate, all players know how to do is pick Steve, a new pay to win character. Yesterday I fought one such player online. He 3 stocked me and proceeded to use the Nintendo Switch Online app to call me poor because I do not own the DLC.

    As the years have gone on on, developers have continued to turn a blind-eye to the fanbases' wants. The game is completely unbalanced, and they keep adding characters such as "Steve," and "Sora" from unknown indie games that I don't think anybody has ever heard of before. Fan favorites such as Goku and Master Chief were completely neglected, and the competitive scene of this game is in complete shambles. Ultimately, this game falls completely short of all expectations, and we can only pray that a HD remaster of Super Smash Brothers Brawl comes out soon.    … Expand
  17. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Me gusta ver lo bien que a evolucionado uno de mis juegos de pelea favoritos.
  18. GDsReviews
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    Excellent game full of content even without the DLC for it. I would give this game a 10, but I can only give a game with DLC a 9 at best when you will not be able to access all of the game once the servers go down.
  19. baynejordanjaco
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
  20. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Best smash since melee and fun roster! It can sometimes be really overwhelming with the number of matchups and different movesets but its a really fun party game and has many potential thousands of hours of gameplay
  21. ELYS1UM
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. Even for a replayable fighting game, it's rare for me to be able to put this many hundreds of hours into playing. It has an incredible soundtrack, varied stage list, and so many creative and interesting characters and gameplay styles. I've collected all the spirits, 100%ed World of Light, have all the DLCs and have experienced some of theThis is one of the best games I have ever played. Even for a replayable fighting game, it's rare for me to be able to put this many hundreds of hours into playing. It has an incredible soundtrack, varied stage list, and so many creative and interesting characters and gameplay styles. I've collected all the spirits, 100%ed World of Light, have all the DLCs and have experienced some of the best memories of my life playing this game with friends. The only thing keeping it from a perfect 10, is World of light, which has a lot of room to improve. This game is an absolute must play for switch owners.… Expand
  22. G11111111
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Great game with variability of characters and many scenarios and content, it is worth playing with friends locally, you have a more profitable experience for the quality as it is presented.
  23. Supergamer5
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Fun gameplay, alot of characters, a lot of final smashes, alot of content (including maps, modes, characters colors of characters) just buy it
  24. gabrielsrc
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    Great game. Expensive, but props for no online grinding. Lots of quality content, despite the excess amount of terrible stages and lack of Waluigi.
    Online mode is severely lacking, though. This might make it lose to Multiversus.
  25. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is and stunnng and incredible game. i love it so much, all the good things you do here
  26. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  27. CollectorCarter
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    It’s a very good smash game that is an absolute joy to play with friends! The fact that everyone is there is awesome! Unfortunately the lack of waluigi caused a 2 point decrease
  28. AlgSS
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    definitely the best for gameplay and characters, the only flaw is the lack of a serious plot
  29. drlowdon
    Aug 7, 2022
    7
    The fifth instalment in the Super Smash Bros. Series retains the series traditional gameplay with players controlling one of the various characters on offer and attempting to knock their opponents out of the arena.

    With more characters and game modes to choose from than ever, Ultimate is arguably the best in the series and will certainly please fans. Overall however it’s not really much    The fifth instalment in the Super Smash Bros. Series retains the series traditional gameplay with players controlling one of the various characters on offer and attempting to knock their opponents out of the arena.

    With more characters and game modes to choose from than ever, Ultimate is arguably the best in the series and will certainly please fans. Overall however it’s not really much of an evolution from the previous titles, and as a result I lost interest fairly quickly.    … Expand
  30. Thatoneguyy
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    one of the most beautiful games in the world, I don't give 10 because there are some very annoying characters online but ok because nobody uses them but the real problem is that every character in the roster has a move s spammable and a cheat
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#23 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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93

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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