Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

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  1. Daniel_64
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash bros. Ultimate, Is the Ultimate smash game. From its 1000+ unique spirit battles to grind to its multi-player smash mode. Smash ultimate almost exceeds in every area possible. The only gripes I have is the online and the lack of single player content outside of world of light (which are very small complaints compared to the amount of positives.) However with the newly announced 3.0.0 update, it seems possible they are tweaking the online and adding stage builder, target smash ect. It’s still the same old smash down to its core, but the more in depth you go you can really see what makes this smash the ultimate version.… Expand
  2. sheddy57
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This truly is the ultimate smash bros. Hundreds of hours of content, and extremely fun gameplay. If you have a switch, you NEED this game!
  3. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Una auténtica oda a los videojuegos, cuando pensábamos que no podían superar la jugabilidad de WiiU, lo hicieron. Una cantidad de personajes descomunal, unos modos muy variados, casi parece que alberga cinco juegos de lucha en uno solo. La mejor entrega (por el momento) de mi franquicia favorita. La saga de sagas.
  4. BradyWarren
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This is easily the Best Smash Game I've ever played, props to the entire development team for their hard work.
  5. Taylo226
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Fun game to be sure.

    and here are the other sixty characters so i can submit my review.
  6. Idoshany
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Freaking Master Pieace! The characters controll Fantastic, the Modes are fun, World of light may not be for every one but I do really likeit!… Expand
  7. Jacknew
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    The best SMB that I even seen, a lot of content, a huge map in the adventure mode, 74+1 characters, 103 scenarios, the return of old mechanics and a few new ones, tons of collectibles and iconic characters not only from Nintendo but from Konami, Capcom, Sega, Square Enix and even more as collectible spirits, even Indie games, definitble a must have
    But if you are a Nintendo,s hater, I    The best SMB that I even seen, a lot of content, a huge map in the adventure mode, 74+1 characters, 103 scenarios, the return of old mechanics and a few new ones, tons of collectibles and iconic characters not only from Nintendo but from Konami, Capcom, Sega, Square Enix and even more as collectible spirits, even Indie games, definitble a must have
    But if you are a Nintendo,s hater, I invite U to give this game a score of 0.0    … Expand
  8. GoodCat
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    El Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y seEl Super Smash Bros definitivo y es que la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es bestial, están todos los personajes que aparecieron en entregas anteriores a si como los escenarios de lucha y música, gráficamente es una delicia de colores y definición a una taza de FPS estables en 60 y una resolución de 1080p, la jugabilidad mantiene ese frenetismo de las primeras entregas y se agregaron nuevos movimientos a los luchadores, su modo historia tiene gran cantidad de contenido y la administración de espíritus y su influencia en las estadísticas del personaje hacen que la experiencia no se vuelva repetitiva, la creación de perfiles con las opciones seleccionadas nos permite jugar como queramos o recrear en escenarios y objetos SSB anteriores, como punto negativo en online no va muy bien se encuentran problemas de LAG, pero en general todo un diez este juego y una compra obligada para la Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  9. Adubis27
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    I can understand he 8.6 as online was very spotty at one time. However, to me, after the effort put into this game by Sakurai, with online still under investigation even after patches so he makes sure we get the best experience, this is the best game I've ever played. 10/10
  10. EdgarEM
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Simplemente un juego incansable, jugando con amigos o en linea, aunque la jugabildad sea un poco distinta y la verdad me costo un poco de trabajo entender los pequeños cambios en gameplay, sin duda son muy importantes, cientos de horas le tengo previstas a este juego
  11. bode1111
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    The best smash bros game so far, combines everything for casual and competitive game. Without a doubt this is the best work of Sakurai. best ever
  12. NothingReviews
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic.What the hell do I say? Out of all the smash games that have ever been released, this is the best Super Smash Bros game. It has ever character and map from the previous game and even new characters and stages and the story mode is awesome and uses this rock, paper, scissors system which works well. Boss fights are a needed addition and I'm so glad they have it. Music is always fantastic. Online may work but sometimes you may have a connection problem but it still works well enough.

    Honestly, this is the best game on the switch and it would look weird if you don't have it on your switch. There's no negative I have with it. What a comeback Nintendo did    … Expand
  13. JCgamer18
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    When he named this game super smash bros ultimate he was not kidding this is the ultimate super smash bros and i dont think anything can top this. Sakurai really outdid himself on this one and the adventure mode was AMAZING. from all the characters, stages, music and just sheer amount of content in this game is truly sakurai'a magnum opus for the series and I cant wait for the DLC. SakuraiWhen he named this game super smash bros ultimate he was not kidding this is the ultimate super smash bros and i dont think anything can top this. Sakurai really outdid himself on this one and the adventure mode was AMAZING. from all the characters, stages, music and just sheer amount of content in this game is truly sakurai'a magnum opus for the series and I cant wait for the DLC. Sakurai has created a masterpiece and this game is THE best fighting game in the current market and anyone can pick it up and play with simple controls and amazing locations and characters. There is something here for everyone… Expand
  14. Pringle31
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes a superb game to new level with so much content that is near to impossible to try all there is included in it.
  15. Lamabunnyvile
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I have already put in almost 200 hours into this game and I can't stop, its single player is addicting its roster is huge and diverse it's great.
  16. MaximisRulz
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    The best smash game yet. Sakurai has fixed the mistakes he has made with previous games. I would have preferred a story mode such as subspace, or the online to work better on release, but these are small problems, The online was patched in about a week. This game is perfect.
  17. DeadYoshi
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This game is incredible. I love the new character inclusions. Sakurai worked really hard on this game and people need to be more appreciative of the effort he put in and stop complaining that there aren't enough new characters. The gameplay is great, World of Light is fun, the character models are beautiful, and I'm really excited for Piranha Plant and Joker from Persona 5 and the otherThis game is incredible. I love the new character inclusions. Sakurai worked really hard on this game and people need to be more appreciative of the effort he put in and stop complaining that there aren't enough new characters. The gameplay is great, World of Light is fun, the character models are beautiful, and I'm really excited for Piranha Plant and Joker from Persona 5 and the other DLC characters. Also, please stop review bombing this game and giving it a zero because you think its a good game but not good enough to have all of these 10s or just to be a troll, just give the game the score that you think it deserves.… Expand
  18. MPReviews
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Pros:
    -Every single character from the previous games returns plus newcomers, making for the hugest roster we’ve ever seen in a Smash game.
    -The newcomers are all fantastic barring one exception, which I’ll get into later -We still have more new characters on the way, such as Joker from Persona 5! -Echo fighters are a great way of categorizing the clones, and the new ones that we got    Pros:
    -Every single character from the previous games returns plus newcomers, making for the hugest roster we’ve ever seen in a Smash game.
    -The newcomers are all fantastic barring one exception, which I’ll get into later
    -We still have more new characters on the way, such as Joker from Persona 5!
    -Echo fighters are a great way of categorizing the clones, and the new ones that we got are all great
    -We got some really cool alts such as Wedding & Builder Mario, Crafted World Yoshi, and Pikachu Libre
    -There’s over 100 stages, and the majority of them are really fun to play on!
    -Classic mode is the best it’s ever been
    -I like how Multi Man Smash and All Star Mode have been simplified
    -Gameplay is the best and most polished the series has seen yet
    -Ditches coin battles in favor of having stamina battles as a standard mode, which is a much better choice
    -Smashdown is a mode I’ve always wanted to have in Smash Bros, so I’m really happy it’s finally here.
    Phenomenal soundtrack
    -Unlocking all the characters is more streamlined and fun.
    -Unlocking things in general (Music, Mii Costumes, etc) is much more streamlined and fun than in some previous Smash games, particularly Smash 4.
    -The menu is organized in a much better way than Smash 4’s menu was

    Cons (NOTE: Practically all of these are just nitpicks):
    -Some stages such as Sector Z, Mute City, Poke Floats, Rainbow road, Pac-Maze, Orbital Gate Assault, and Wooly World were unfortunately cut but yet stages like Hanenbow, 75M, Pac Land, and The Great Cave Offensive were brought back for some reason.
    -Many modes like Target test, Home Run Contest, Stage Builder, Smash Run, etc were unfortunately cut.
    -Spirits, while not bad, don’t quite make up for the loss of trophies
    -World of Light was a bit of a disappointment. While I do still appreciate the inclusion of an adventure mode, and while it isn’t bad, it’s too long and gets too repetitive.
    -Isabelle is playable but Shovel Knight and Waluigi are assist trophies.
    -You can’t turn stages hazards on and off from the stage select
    -It doesn’t save your character after a match
    -Why the heck is Mario’s Fire Mario Alt gone!?
    -Why the heck is Black Yoshi gone!?
    -They went all out representing other 3rd party series, yet there’s still only 2 Final Fantasy songs, and not even any Final Fantasy themed spirits outside of Cloud’s spirit.

    Final verdict: This is easily the best Smash Bros game yet. It trims the fat in regards to game modes and focuses on polishing and refining upon the core Smash gameplay as well as classic mode. While I do wish Isabelle hadn’t been playable and I would have prefered something more like Subspace for the adventure mode, it doesn’t take away from how much love and care the developers clearly put into this game. If you own a Nintendo Switch, you need to buy this game. 10/10    … Expand
  19. MichaelJS
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Been playing this game almost non stop since the release. Nothing but pure joy. Enough said.
  20. Berke28
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best fighting game on the Switch and Super Smash Bros. is something only Nintendo could make: a game that’s not only a celebration of some of the most well-loved games and series in the world, but a game that also captures the childlike joy that those games were always designed to inspire. This game deserves all it's praise, again thank u Sakurai forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best fighting game on the Switch and Super Smash Bros. is something only Nintendo could make: a game that’s not only a celebration of some of the most well-loved games and series in the world, but a game that also captures the childlike joy that those games were always designed to inspire. This game deserves all it's praise, again thank u Sakurai for making this unbelievable game!… Expand
  21. carmona007
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    O melhor jogo de quebra até agora, combina tudo para um jogo casual e competitivo. Sem dúvida este é o melhor trabalho de Sakurai.
  22. REDMAN_GAMING
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    this is pretty much one of the Greatest Games ever made on the same level of oot and melee botw and super mario brothers its incredibe
  23. Respectthecrow
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    So much love and passion was put into this game it's hard not to give it a perfect score. With the most Characters, Stages, Song, a ton of spirits and a very lengthy yet fun story mode this is definitely the Ultimate version of smash brothers by far.
  24. gouveiakennedy
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    jogo de luta mais completo da atualidade. smash bros é meu jogo de luta favorito atualmente com muitos personagens para escolher, trilha sonora linda
  25. kowalski84
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    Fast, fun and extremely addictive! The new "story mode" is huge, but also very well put together, very challenging. The on line game sometimes is a little laggy, but I prefer to wait a few days before judge. Must buy if you own a Switch!
  26. B-Bog
    May 26, 2019
    10
    I didn't really ever get into the Smash Bros. franchise that much in the past, aside from the occasional match with friends. The last entry that I played was Melee. Regardless, I kind of bought into the hype for this game, probably partly because the Switch was having a slow year (aside from Indie games and ports). But I was BLOWN away when I downloaded Ultimate and started playing theI didn't really ever get into the Smash Bros. franchise that much in the past, aside from the occasional match with friends. The last entry that I played was Melee. Regardless, I kind of bought into the hype for this game, probably partly because the Switch was having a slow year (aside from Indie games and ports). But I was BLOWN away when I downloaded Ultimate and started playing the story mode. It's just a love-letter to video games. Aside from the HUGE roster of fighters, pretty much every character who has ever appeared on a Nintendo console is present in the game either as a spirit (a kind of equippable playing card that enhances your fighter in particular ways) or as an item. There are over 800 music tracks in the game from god knows how many franchises. The scope of Smash Ultimate is just enormous. I've now played the story mode for about 35 hours and I'm still not finished. Then there's also Classic mode for every character, mob smash, special smash, and of course the Online mode (and many more gimmicks).

    Smash is one these games that is easy to learn but hard to master. It really impressed me how much you can immerse yourself in all the details concerning the combat, if you want to. On the flipside, if someone has never played the game, it takes about 30 seconds to explain the basics and they're good to go. That's just amazing game design.

    I really never thought that I would enjoy a fighting game this much.

    P.S.: LOL at the crybabies giving zero points because their requested characters were not included. Look, I also don't understand why Waluigi is not a fighter at this point in time; when there's THREE different Mii characters in the standard roster.

    The point is: I'm not going to get all butthurt about it. It's still an amazing game, and if you let such small details ruin a great thing for you, then good luck with your life bro. It's not going to be easy.

    P.P.S. THIS IS AN ENGLISH WEBSITE. WRITE YOUR REVIEWS IN FOCKING ENGLISH.    … Expand
  27. Levan77
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Es el juego que hemos pedido por mucho tiempo. El contenido es infinito y la variedad es demencial. No solo son números puestos al azar, cada cosa agregada cuenta con gran cantidad de detalles, Los escenarios, la música, los personajes, todo es simplemente perfecto. Desde que lo compre he pasado horas con mi hermano y varios amigos jugando, no se cuando vaya a parar.
  28. AlexDumont75
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Game of the year no question, not a port. It is amazing and so is world of light better than subspace
  29. johnseer
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    It´s amazing game, is posible to play a lot of time with the aventure mode and the online.
  30. FightTina11
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Excellent game. A lot of content available and the “Story mode” is great.
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Universal acclaim - based on 99 Critic Reviews

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  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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