Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. Smash_Nerd
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    its the ultimate smash bros game. BUT it lacks HRC, Target Test, and a few other things. and the online is a little off.
    but, otherwise, it's perfect. it handles great, easy to pick up (but by NO means an easy game) and a BLAST to play with 2-6 people, but you can go to 8 if you want to. so, you got a switch? this is a MUST PLAY for any gamer, even if you don't like fighting games at all.    its the ultimate smash bros game. BUT it lacks HRC, Target Test, and a few other things. and the online is a little off.
    but, otherwise, it's perfect. it handles great, easy to pick up (but by NO means an easy game) and a BLAST to play with 2-6 people, but you can go to 8 if you want to. so, you got a switch? this is a MUST PLAY for any gamer, even if you don't like fighting games at all. FOR GODS SAKE IT EVEN WORKS WELL WITH SIDEWAYS JOYCONS!!!!! IT'S BRILLIANT!!!
    but inkling is STUPID OP. Sakurai plz nerf.    … Expand
  2. ZeldaFanGabriel
    Dec 28, 2018
    8
    This game is amazing. This is my first smash game and even though its not perfect its damn close. Its simple. Has a fun story (which is what was intended) and good balancing
  3. Malice44322
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong, I love this game. The World of Light mode is fantastic with so much to do, I was honestly shocked at the fact that Galeem isn't the final boss, and that he is more of a mid-boss. They give you so much variety in the ways to unlock all 66 unlockable characters. There's Classic Mode which I love, especially with it drastically different difficulties, just playing the game in Smash, or even unlocking them all in World of Light mode. The one problem that I actually have with this game is it's online, which in theory would've been amazing, but in practice (thanks to the Switch's mainly peer to peer online service) it was laggy, especially if you're playing with people from long distances. This makes my score go down by 2 points, no matter how much I love this game.… Expand
  4. F1re
    Dec 31, 2018
    8
    Pros:
    Everyone and the stages from the previous games are back along with new characters and new stages
    8 player smash is also back from the WII U version Anyone can pickup the game, whether you've played the other games or are new to the series There's a character for everyone (from Mario bros, to Zelda, to Pokemon, to Fire Emblem, to Metroid,to Castlevania, etc) It's and HD game on    Pros:
    Everyone and the stages from the previous games are back along with new characters and new stages
    8 player smash is also back from the WII U version
    Anyone can pickup the game, whether you've played the other games or are new to the series
    There's a character for everyone (from Mario bros, to Zelda, to Pokemon, to Fire Emblem, to Metroid,to Castlevania, etc)
    It's and HD game on a handheld, something of which the 3DS couldn't achieve
    Really fun game to play with friends and even yourself
    Cons:
    The adventure mode is really repetitive and doesn't really feel like a story
    Online is really, really, BAD
    No stage builder (though some people might not care)
    You have to repick the characters and rechange the skins of a character after a battle

    Conclusion: Smash has it's faults, but it's one of the best games of 2018    … Expand
  5. PhoenixJ33
    Dec 30, 2018
    8
    The game is fun, it is my first ever Smash Bros. games. I like the classic mode because you can fight many different bosses. The World of Light has a interesting story to it. You can try to unlock a character again if you lose to it once about a few moments later. Also, you have all fighters from all the Smash Bros. games. The downside is that CPU is a little hard to beat and you have toThe game is fun, it is my first ever Smash Bros. games. I like the classic mode because you can fight many different bosses. The World of Light has a interesting story to it. You can try to unlock a character again if you lose to it once about a few moments later. Also, you have all fighters from all the Smash Bros. games. The downside is that CPU is a little hard to beat and you have to pay for online now. I would rate this 9/10 or 10/10 if online was still free and the CPUs were easier to beat. So I rate this 8/10.… Expand
  6. XY133
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    This game is very good. It’s fast combat makes it easy to pick up, have a quick match and stop playing. World of light is an amazing story mode with great references hidden at every corner. However, some world of light fights are ridiculously hard. Like the bayonets fight to at the race track. Also, a lot of amazing modes were left out. My biggest complaint is the echo fighters. SomeThis game is very good. It’s fast combat makes it easy to pick up, have a quick match and stop playing. World of light is an amazing story mode with great references hidden at every corner. However, some world of light fights are ridiculously hard. Like the bayonets fight to at the race track. Also, a lot of amazing modes were left out. My biggest complaint is the echo fighters. Some characters like toon link and dr.mario, who are obviously echo fighters are listed as separate fighters. Overall this game is amazing but has some problems with it.… Expand
  7. Rayrabid
    Mar 20, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros ultimate is a fairly good game best smash not in my opinion but its still great regular smash mode has more features then ever theres tournament mode were you have friends or ai fight in a tournament to see who is the most skilled special smash is regular smash but with a tweak what is it? You will have to find out yourself there is a mode called classic were you pick aSuper smash bros ultimate is a fairly good game best smash not in my opinion but its still great regular smash mode has more features then ever theres tournament mode were you have friends or ai fight in a tournament to see who is the most skilled special smash is regular smash but with a tweak what is it? You will have to find out yourself there is a mode called classic were you pick a fighter and go threw challanges to fight a boss oh! I forgot to mention the huge roster smash bros ultimate has! EVERY single fighter from EVERY single smash game is here is there a fighter you loved from a previous game and got removed from later entrys? BADA BOOM BADA BANG your fighter is back in the game! (That ryhmes) and they didint just bring old fighters and put them back in the game they added new ones! You can also create your own fighter called a mii fighter part of the nintendo switch settings is an option to create a mii which originated from a previous console the wii! If you have a figure called an amiibo you can put them in the game and train them! Now on to the story mode in this mode you go threw battles with fun challenges you will face! Personally i prefere brawls story mode because it was more of an adventure then same old battles which is also why i prefere brawls story mode (and the game in general) over ultimate! But i know brawl wont be everybodys jam ultimate is more open to new players. But my golly! the soundtrack is fantastic there is even an option in the game to listen to music! THhere are over 800 tracks! You can also make replay videos as well were you can relive fun moments you had in the game previously! Now we are down to the final game mode online its basically regular smash accept with people from all over the world! But if your friend is at his house and wants to play you can make an arena just for you and your friend! we still have more content coming to the game there will be five paid dlc fighters coming to the game with a new stage each and music from there games! Expanding the already humongus soundtrack! But if you want these fighters you will have to pay 25$ but wait! Lets say you only want one fighter it only cost 5$ so its a deal you should try and snag! I hope you consider playing this game because if you own a nintendo switch console this is a must play… Expand
  8. SBMeta
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    Fantastic game with loads of content and easy to pick up and play, but lacks playability for hours on without becoming repetitive. Overall an instant classic and a must have.
  9. Ytaaps
    Jan 9, 2019
    8
    Like its predecessors smash its one amazing game recommended for everyone who is looking for a great time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Over all i think its a must have game, somethings could have been added and some could have been skipped but we got more than we expected and looking fordward for the new characters!    … Expand
  10. Aphros22
    Jan 10, 2019
    8
    I love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've beenI love this game, but there are a few flaws. Some characters are pretty unbalanced with the 70+ roster. I'm also not a fan of how they removed trophies and introduced spirits. I understand why sakurai did it but it was so cool to see all the models of the characters in the game and reading their descriptions, when i was younger i would spend hours just looking at them. But now they've been replaced by jpegs.
    My last complaint is i'm not all that good at the game, and the online matchmaking pairs me up with people who kick my a** every time. There is also a fair bit of input lag online.
    Other then that this game is a must have whether your playing alone or with friends for the switch. It is in my opinion the best smash game ever made.    … Expand
  11. arcofnight
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    This has been the only game on the Switch I've enjoyed since December. While the choppy at best matchmaking for online battles could use a bit of tweaking, I still believe this will be a game just as memorable as previous entries in the Smash series.
  12. bcaruso15
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    The new standard for the smash brothers franchise. Adventure mode is fun and challenging even for veterans of the series and comes to an epic conclusion that is sure to impress most anyone. One tiny issue i personally had was the amount of stage and spirit conditions that are thrown at you at one time but this can still be done with practice, in the end best smash to date.
  13. GlacierPlayZ
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    With the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashyWith the little time I have played SSBU, I have enjoyed it to the fullest. Each match I play with the owner of the switch I somehow beat them time and time again. Apart from my personal experience, SSBU has to be one of the most polished games in the franchise. Nintendo has really learned from their mistakes from their last games. The combat is the highlight light of the game. It's flashy in all the right ways, your hits have a satisfying thump and weight to them. Each character responds the way you think they are going to, most of the time. Spamming and camping seem to have declined more than the last games. The music has almost the same feeling as the main theme for Halo one when they hit you with LifeLight. They remix the song in the right ways to fit the mood of the fight. When you are almost dead, it steadily gets more and more tense as the game progresses. I would disagree with the people who think they are higher than this game. Most make claims that "SSBU doesn't help captivate new players into the franchise." To which I reply, "HELL NO." I was instantly excited and thrilled to play the game for the first time. It almost sucked me in, to say the least. Those people are either extremely arrogant, or terrible at the game and blame it for their lack of skill. I do agree that the combat can be extra spammy when it comes to pro players (take for instance Zer0 with Cloud). All the characters are viable against another. Most are balanced, others are nerfed to the ground. Some are extremely overpowered, most of the Anime characters, Mii Fighter, Meta Knight.
    To wrap this whole affair up is, SSBU proves that a game doesn't have to be fresh, too competitive, or too casual to be a game that is fun, enjoyable, and stressful all in the right ways. This and with all the new content that Sakurai is toying with us to release is sure to make a game that will spark hopes for better games this new year. One of the best games I have ever experienced.    … Expand
  14. HugeyBear
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    A lot of fun in the short term. It's not something I'd play for hours at a time nor sink hundreds of hours into but it is a lot of fun for an hour or so every now and then.

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

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

    I definitely would recommend buying it if you haven't already.    … Expand
  15. Josuezzz
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    Not bad, but not great either.
    The spirit mode can get really repetitive and boring. And the on-line sucks, bad matchmaking and very laggy
  16. Epicgamer69
    Apr 14, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros ultimate is a great game full of fun and interesting characters, ranging from all of your favourite Nintendo games. The game is best at local multiplayer and is a blast with friends but, for single player it could be better. For single player you have there options world of light,online and single player battles/classic mode. Online is very laggy and needs working on and,Super smash bros ultimate is a great game full of fun and interesting characters, ranging from all of your favourite Nintendo games. The game is best at local multiplayer and is a blast with friends but, for single player it could be better. For single player you have there options world of light,online and single player battles/classic mode. Online is very laggy and needs working on and, single player battles with cpu’s gets boring quick. Classic mode is where you chose a character and have a premade set of battles. I have the same problem with classic mode and single player battles because it is practically the same thing. World of light is the big story mode in this game but is just again the same as single player battle except it’s really really stretched out. Now just because the solo play isn’t great doesn’t mean this game is bad. If you have a switch go get this game already.… Expand
  17. YourFriendNeo
    Apr 15, 2019
    8
    Super smash bros Ultimate is a damn well amazing game but, it has its flaws such as Bad online, DLC at launch for a full priced game and, very limited story mode. this is my second favorite in the franchise because its game play is the best in the series but, i still prefer brawl because of its amazing story, adding final smashes, great cetacean, level editor and, finally adding thirdSuper smash bros Ultimate is a damn well amazing game but, it has its flaws such as Bad online, DLC at launch for a full priced game and, very limited story mode. this is my second favorite in the franchise because its game play is the best in the series but, i still prefer brawl because of its amazing story, adding final smashes, great cetacean, level editor and, finally adding third party charterers. i hate to see people giving this game a zero though just because they didn't get their omega favorite character in smash. In my personal opinion i would wait another 5 years for a better ultimate and, i wouldn't want Sakuri to push himself as hard as he did making this game in 2 years and instead took his time. overall i give it an 8, i realy just want brawl ported to switch if you couldn't tell.… Expand
  18. Azantii
    May 4, 2019
    8
    The best Smash so far. The shining roster shows an immense amount of care put into it and every character, move, and stage feels polished and full. The Smash experience itself is the best it has ever been.

    The game survives a lackluster single-player mode, awful online (which I tend to blame more on Nintendo than on the game itself), and a poorly implemented buffer system by being too    The best Smash so far. The shining roster shows an immense amount of care put into it and every character, move, and stage feels polished and full. The Smash experience itself is the best it has ever been.

    The game survives a lackluster single-player mode, awful online (which I tend to blame more on Nintendo than on the game itself), and a poorly implemented buffer system by being too darn fun. It wouldn't feel right to give this game a lower score with how well-made it is and how fantastically it works, despite a few shortcomings.    … Expand
  19. Speedie
    May 2, 2019
    8
    The game as a whole is so satisfying to play, with every attack feeling skillful and accurate. As a party game and competitive game, Smash stands out above just about every other fighting game, and the new Adventure mode can keep anybody playing the game whether or not the friends are around. If played like a new version of one of its predecessors, Melee, then this game is the new andThe game as a whole is so satisfying to play, with every attack feeling skillful and accurate. As a party game and competitive game, Smash stands out above just about every other fighting game, and the new Adventure mode can keep anybody playing the game whether or not the friends are around. If played like a new version of one of its predecessors, Melee, then this game is the new and improved Smash. That being said, the online servers are really bad, even five months after the game's release, several updates, and the fact that the game is on the Switch. With a new ranked system in a competitive fighting game, you think it would be their primary focus to perfect the online, but now. Not only do the connection issues make the game unplayable at times, but even when you do get into a good game, there's a chance it's not the mode you have as your preferred mode, meaning you'll lose rank based off of a game mode you didn't even want.

    The online feature of this game could have made it the last Smash Nintendo ever needed to made, but there are still some flaws that the game has always struggled with. Play this game with your friends, or at LAN tournaments, but don't be driven away by the online as so many people have been already.    … Expand
  20. Super0
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    this game has some great mechanics with all the variety you can use in battles and with all the other content like stage builder, VR battles, classic mode. adventure. spirits, custom smash. etc and it can leave you entertained in every way from its giant almost 80 character roster to 103 stages and even more i cant right about in this review to me this game is almost a 10 out of 10 if itthis game has some great mechanics with all the variety you can use in battles and with all the other content like stage builder, VR battles, classic mode. adventure. spirits, custom smash. etc and it can leave you entertained in every way from its giant almost 80 character roster to 103 stages and even more i cant right about in this review to me this game is almost a 10 out of 10 if it had a more interesting story mode and can be played all day every day and had better online but overall this game is definitely my most played on my switch… Expand
  21. 907Colton
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    so now that smash ultimate as released its final character i will rewrite a new review for it

    starting with the roster which i mean look at it its massive end of story the balancing is fantastic as every character sees play at top level single player there is a lot to offer from stage builder to home run contest to the adventure mode to spirits and more online mode *deep breath* is    so now that smash ultimate as released its final character i will rewrite a new review for it

    starting with the roster which i mean look at it its massive end of story
    the balancing is fantastic as every character sees play at top level

    single player there is a lot to offer from stage builder to home run contest to the adventure mode to spirits and more
    online mode *deep breath* is ultimates biggest problem as the online is bad really bad at times it is perfect and at other times it is unplayable. Online matchmaking is dumb gsp makes no darn sense and it supports really annoying campy playstyles.

    while the online is a problem when it does work (which for me is a majority of the time) it is fantastic and with so much variety i say this game is a must have for all switch owners    … Expand
  22. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    A funny patigame that will captivate for more than one hour. Dozens of arenas and heroes, each of which requires a unique approach. The best fighting game on the platform.
  23. Sijun
    Aug 27, 2019
    8
    Without doubt it is a great game with awesome fighting mechanics. The biggest problem is the online feature. It isnt good at all and that is the main reason why I did not give 10/10.
    The single player campain is fun and all but I honestly wished for more - something like a real story would've been great. To write a decent text-based storyline cant be that hard.
    All in all a really great    Without doubt it is a great game with awesome fighting mechanics. The biggest problem is the online feature. It isnt good at all and that is the main reason why I did not give 10/10.
    The single player campain is fun and all but I honestly wished for more - something like a real story would've been great. To write a decent text-based storyline cant be that hard.
    All in all a really great game that is worth every penny but if you lack offline-friends who want to play with you a fighting game this game isnt as good as it can be.    … Expand
  24. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    If the online wasn't in such an unstable state this would definitely be a 9.
  25. SilverGriever
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    This is definitely the best technical Smash Bros game. The one with the best gameplay and character roster. In that sense it's the most ULTIMATE. But the lack of single player content stops it from being my favorite. Didn't care for the spirit board or the World of Light campaign. For someone who doesn't care about playing online, and doesn't get many chances to play offline with friends,This is definitely the best technical Smash Bros game. The one with the best gameplay and character roster. In that sense it's the most ULTIMATE. But the lack of single player content stops it from being my favorite. Didn't care for the spirit board or the World of Light campaign. For someone who doesn't care about playing online, and doesn't get many chances to play offline with friends, I can't rate it any higher.… Expand
  26. yetimand
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    this game is a great party game but if youre frends or family are not playing its boring
  27. Shimmeywill
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    A good time with friends and a strong selection of characters. Easy to learn but with many fighting game fundamentals.
  28. Spsteveo
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Love the game play and the varying modes!

    Hate how long winded it is to open all characters. I don't have all those hours to spend unlocking them so frustrating to months down the line to have limited available.

    The gameplay is smooth, chaotic blend of gorgeous colours and action!
    Great as solo or playing friends on the go.
  29. RedXTL
    Oct 28, 2019
    8
    Smash Bros Ultimate Definitely Deserves The Name Ultimate. It has a character for everybody. Mostly balanced to some extent. At Launch It was a bit rough but with the inclusion of dlc and other updates like home-run contest. It can do with a lot of work but if they keep on the same track as the past 10 months it should be fantastic.
  30. AppleM51
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    This Game is Great At times or its Frustating At Times
    (At least for me)
    So many characters So many Modes (That people don't play anymore) Banjo-Kazooie Inclusion Is Great Though This Game is Really Easy to get Burnt out of The Online Sucks Which is Bad because not everyone has a person to play with so this is the only way they can play without Boring CPU Fights Its Great But Can Be    This Game is Great At times or its Frustating At Times
    (At least for me)
    So many characters
    So many Modes (That people don't play anymore)
    Banjo-Kazooie Inclusion Is Great
    Though This Game is Really Easy to get Burnt out of
    The Online Sucks Which is Bad because not everyone has a person to play with so this is the only way they can play without Boring CPU Fights
    Its Great But Can Be Infuriating At times
    Also I Don't Like Spirits Mode And i only did it to 100% The Game    … Expand
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#2 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#23 Most Shared 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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