Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. HidBid
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    This game is AMAZING. First of all, the new Challenger's Approach system makes it a lot easier to unlock characters. Spirits is long and very enjoyable. The online system lags, but they have done a great job on balancing it. None of the mechanics are annoying or game-breaking, and so are the characters. Classic mode has many great references and is personalized for every character such asThis game is AMAZING. First of all, the new Challenger's Approach system makes it a lot easier to unlock characters. Spirits is long and very enjoyable. The online system lags, but they have done a great job on balancing it. None of the mechanics are annoying or game-breaking, and so are the characters. Classic mode has many great references and is personalized for every character such as Kirby's final boss being Marx, Mr. Game & Watch battling many old-school characters, etc. There are so many great new characters, including King K. Rool, Inkling, Isabelle, etc. Overall this game is PERFECT, with every feature being MAGNIFICENT. This is one of the best games for 2018.… Expand
  2. Enzitus
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Honestly, this game is phenomenal! It’s an easy game to choose as a gift for someone. For what I’ve experienced during this game, it’s great to play with friends(personally I play a bit competitively), the modes are are a blast to play, over 70 fighters to unlock. This game is the best game I’ve played in 2018, this also happens to be my favorite fighting game of all time, I must say thatHonestly, this game is phenomenal! It’s an easy game to choose as a gift for someone. For what I’ve experienced during this game, it’s great to play with friends(personally I play a bit competitively), the modes are are a blast to play, over 70 fighters to unlock. This game is the best game I’ve played in 2018, this also happens to be my favorite fighting game of all time, I must say that my online experience is a tiny bit broken. I’ve been getting a lot of input lag but , I assure it will get fixed, Sakurai addressed it himself. If you don’t like Ultimate, you can just step out.… Expand
  3. R3dPl4ys
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    To be honest,this is one of the best games of 2018,it does stand to its name "Super Smash Bros.Ultimate" being the ultimate game,thank you sakurai.
  4. epicgamer999
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is definitely the best SSB game so far. It has an absolutely massive roster of 74 characters, which doesn’t count Bowser Jr.’s echo fighters hidden as color variants. Instead of giving you all the fighters at the start, it makes you unlock them by beating them, which is definitely more fun. There are plenty of items, from the brand new Mr. Saturn to the tried andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is definitely the best SSB game so far. It has an absolutely massive roster of 74 characters, which doesn’t count Bowser Jr.’s echo fighters hidden as color variants. Instead of giving you all the fighters at the start, it makes you unlock them by beating them, which is definitely more fun. There are plenty of items, from the brand new Mr. Saturn to the tried and true Hammer. Sakurai added a new feature called spirits, lesser characters from Nintendo games that add little advantages to your game, which you win by playing insane challenges. The spirits are kind of like trading cards, and I’m addicted to winning them in the challenges. No matter what anyone says, King Dedede is the best fighter. I was a bit disappointed to find out Waluigi wasn’t joining the battle, but at least he’s an assist.

    10/10 Super fun and addicted. I got 25 hours on it in the first 5 days of owning it.    … Expand
  5. nicko762
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This is my first smash game and it teaches you at a good pace. Within a month I can almost take down a lvl 9 and i have a blast even when i lose. Sakurai deserves a break after this masterpeice
  6. DuckTurtle
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is an extremely fun fighting on the Nintendo Switch. The Game has over 70 character (with 6 more being added as DLC) who all have different attacks, this make the game play fun and unique every time you change your character. World of Light is a fun campaign where you save a lot of video game characters, with unique references to their original game. The Spirit Board is fun and challenging. Classic mode a fun and short campaign which has a lot of references to their original game (for example Mario fights against other iconic Nintendo characters. On the second to last battle you fight against Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings, and on the final battle you fight Bowser and Giga-Bowser.). While the online isn't as good as I hoped, it still works most of the time. I rarely see lag, and usually get my rule set or something close to mine. The online is decent in my opinion and can be better. The characters are really balance, with none of them being extremely strong or weak. The soundtrack in this game is HUGE with roughly 900 songs. Everything in this game is really good. This is a must have for the Nintendo Switch. Without a doubt my favorite game of 2018. 10/10… Expand
  7. MarioSonic
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros, Ultimate is no doubt the best Smash game the Sakurai has poured his heart into making it an ultimate game. The Adventure mode, while repetitive, I still love the amount of detail they put into like Wario is supposedly Chargin' Chuck in the fight against him. The selection of music is superb, almost every stage is back, Classic mode having fighters their own unique path,Super Smash Bros, Ultimate is no doubt the best Smash game the Sakurai has poured his heart into making it an ultimate game. The Adventure mode, while repetitive, I still love the amount of detail they put into like Wario is supposedly Chargin' Chuck in the fight against him. The selection of music is superb, almost every stage is back, Classic mode having fighters their own unique path, the fighter roster is amazing, and the graphics are a sight to behold. Online however, does need to be fix. Hopefully they can patch up the Online mode in the future. Overall, this is the best Smash game for both casual and competitive players can get into. I love this game very much.… Expand
  8. Bruinsmap
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Good for casuals and intense players, it is also a great multiplayer game, easy to start, but hard to master, all in all a great game
  9. y3llow
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    this game is amazing the story mode is very good but gets a bit repetitive. masahiro sakurai really put a lot of effort when he said there wont be much newcomers i was still happy that everyone is here and then he make a whole bunch off newcomers the classic mode is very good and i like how they made a story for each fighter even if im a competitive player the casual modes are still funthis game is amazing the story mode is very good but gets a bit repetitive. masahiro sakurai really put a lot of effort when he said there wont be much newcomers i was still happy that everyone is here and then he make a whole bunch off newcomers the classic mode is very good and i like how they made a story for each fighter even if im a competitive player the casual modes are still fun the game is very balanced and i cant wait for DLC… Expand
  10. PannacottaFugo
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the greatest games I've ever played and is one of my top picks on the Nintendo Switch. It's fun for both competitive and casual play with a ton of content in the form of Classic Mode, the Online, Adventure Mode, and a few side modes. With over 70 fighters it's no question that you should pick this up if you own a Nintendo Switch and if you don't alreadySuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the greatest games I've ever played and is one of my top picks on the Nintendo Switch. It's fun for both competitive and casual play with a ton of content in the form of Classic Mode, the Online, Adventure Mode, and a few side modes. With over 70 fighters it's no question that you should pick this up if you own a Nintendo Switch and if you don't already own one you should buy one now.… Expand
  11. MCSorcerer
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros Brawl was the first video game I ever played, and although I did not get to see the community and the franchise grow from the beginning, I grew up with this series, and I have grown to love the hard work the developers put into the game. I know this may sound biases, which it probably is, but that is why professional critics exist. I want to speak my opinion, no matter theSuper Smash Bros Brawl was the first video game I ever played, and although I did not get to see the community and the franchise grow from the beginning, I grew up with this series, and I have grown to love the hard work the developers put into the game. I know this may sound biases, which it probably is, but that is why professional critics exist. I want to speak my opinion, no matter the lack of objectivity. I have played every Smash game at least once, but I do not have a lot of time in the 64 version, Melee, or the online experience. However, i have gone quite far into the single player experiences from Brawl to Ultimate.
    The Characters:
    With 74 fighters, it can be hard to pick just one. I know that many people complain that you start with 8 fighters and have to unlock the other 63 fighters (not counting Mii fighters). Although many favorite characters were picked as an Assist Trophy or a spirit, Nintendo was able to add Castlevania and, soon, Persona, to their host of third party series taking their part of that Smash Bros pie. Whoever thought that someone would be able to play as Mario against Mr. Game & Watch, Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Simon Belmont, Joker, Ridley, and Bayonetta back before Brawl? Infinity War being the greatest crossover of all history? Yeah, right. All of these characters, along with over 28 hours of music tracks including remixes and original pieces and over 100 stages make an overwhelming game seeming with new and remastered content.
    Game Modes:
    Although everyone knows the normal Smash mode, they added a lot of changes to the formula including a smash meter, spirit teams, tourney, and, of course, many new items. You also have Classic, Century Smash, Spirits, a new reformed training mode, and more. The training mode, by the way, really shows that Nintendo is moving away from the casual ideas of what Smash should be. They are accepting the competitive nature of the game, by adding all of the eSport friendly changes to training.
    The World of Light:
    Although I really love WoL, I prefer the Subspace Emissary. While the WoL explores a more creative way of telling a story while staying true to the gameplay, the Subspace Emissary fleshes out the characters and put them in small teams while they slowly start to culminate into the entire roster. The hidden characters, Toon Link, Jigglypuff, and Wolf, was a reason to replay the game. Besides that, however, the rest of the SE was quite dry, and it was notably repetitive. WoL, on the other hand, has certain objectives you must complete. Every fight is different, and while it is just custom smash, certain matches are quite difficult, and it requires you to find a way to work around it by finding other spirits first that work exceptionally well. Not to mention, the bosses are amazing. They represent the series they are from. They each have attacks from their own games, and it makes each one interesting in its own right. While I wish there were more SE bosses, it's better to have new ones than to reuse the same old ones.
    Spirits:
    The spirits is very similar to the stickers from Brawl. At the moment, there are 1302 different spirits, 2 of which are exclusive to those who buy Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu or Let's Go Eevee, the partner pokemon from the respective game. These spirits have different qualities and effects that work in certain situations better than others. The rock, paper, scissors mechanic is simple, yet interesting. You can also trade spirits to obtain other spirits. Not to mention, when certain spirits reach level 99, they can evolve like Pokemon, and, ironically, there are not many Pokemon that have this trait. Which makes me disappointed when I get some Pokemon compatible with mega evolution only for it to be just stuck as it is. All of this in mind, it reminds me to one of those phone games that let you raise, evolve, and breed beasts like dragons. The spirit board is an interesting idea and is a good way to collect all of the spirits fast. Currently, I have less then 100 spirits left, half of which is from WoL with over 600 unique spirits in it alone. Overall, this mode and countless hours in it alone.
    Conclusion:
    Overall, this game is, well, ultimate. The fighters, the stages, the music, the spirits, the game modes, the love and effort the developers put into the game. I hate it when people say that this game is just a port, because if you make something new from treasured, old pieces, and from imaginative new pieces, of course it is going to seem like a port. There is a lot of content from the last game because this game is ULTIMATE. It is the actual embodiment of the culmination of all the other installments in the franchise. It is the epitome of the best parts of the old and the new. This game deserves its title, and I am more then over joyed with the quality and overall beauty of this game.    … Expand
  12. Marionintendero
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Sin Duda El Smash Bros Completo De La Historia El Mejor Juego De Nintendo Switch
  13. druidbariandjin
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    Even if you were to separate this game in two, the actual fighting game with 70+ fighters and the spirit modes with all its "event battles", both hypothetical games would still be 10/10 each, one of the best games of 2018
  14. RollTumbleweed
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    I've never felt so good about smash since Melee! The game is fun, quick, tense!
  15. verbalassault
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    this game is one of the best iv'e ever played and the haters probably like the older games better and think in the past
  16. ExeExoticz
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains anSuper Smash Bros. is back with it's newest game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this game has every character from every Smash Bros. game ever however, not everything is here. This game removes some previous mechanics from previous installments like the "Smash Tour" in Smash Bros. for the Wii. U but also introduces so many new mechanics and new characters. Also, this game contains an "Adventure Mode" titled "World of Light" and it is LONG containing a minimum of about 6-10 hours of playtime to finish it and a long time getting every character and spirit in "World of Light." Again, Sakurai put his soul into this game and made sure that everything was the best it can be however, not everything is actually perfect. The online mode had very negative responses when the game was first out and it still isn't perfect. For example; if you were to enter into preferred rules maybe 3 Stock, no items, and 1 on 1 it might put you into a free for all and even though this is understandable, it happened too often when the game was first released and still happens on a rare occasion, but that is only one minor flaw that is being improved. In conclusion, this game is amazing and I think everyone should give it a try.… Expand
  17. Agahawe
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    This is a fast paced, 2d fighting game that is really fun and easy for beginners like me to get into! There are so many characters that you will find a suiting character if you like games like these. The world of light is also packed with gameplay and interesting ideas!
  18. SponkyCzar
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. I love the aesthetic of this game and I am amazed by how perfect the new additions are and if there are more in the series I would love to see more like this. (Ps. my list for possible DLC Funky Kong, Shadow, Dread Kong, Knuckles, Ghirahim, Waddle Dee, Pauline, Guile, Sephiroth, and of course Waluigi
  19. ijol
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    I just can't think of why I wouldn't ask my friends to play this when we get together, and the more the messier!
  20. JulianTheToucan
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    I don't know what to say I just love this game its the best in the series. GET THIS GAME.
  21. MaineGameBoy
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! It combines everything everyone loves from each smash game and makes it a masterpiece, while also being perfect for casuals and competitive fans and players. I am also excited to see how Piranha Plant and Joker play, and see who the other 4 DLC fighters will be.
  22. ProfAlchem
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    Sakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn'tSakurai has once again raised the bar with the newest installment of the Smash Bros series. The combat has never felt more fluid and with the ambitious decision to bring back every fighter and (Almost) every stage in Smash history with 24+ hours worth of in-game music shows how much dedication he's put into these games. The Spirits mode is his way of highlighting the characters who didn't make it into the final roster and pay homage to each and every one! I may not have gotten my requested character (Geno4Life) but I'm nonetheless satisfied with the newcomers that the fan base had been asking for for years! My only complaint is that the online mode can be a bit laggy at times, but it would be ridiculous to blame the game itself for that. Either way, with 6 new fighters coming soon and 2 of them already known, we can be sure that whatever the suits on the top floor of Nintendo HQ have planned for us, it's gonna blow us away. 10/10 one of my favorite games of 2018.… Expand
  23. Slowbust
    Jan 17, 2019
    10
    Simply the best so far both for casu and pro players. If you have a Switch you defenetly need to buy SSBU
  24. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Buenísimo juego de lucha, muy completo y con desafíos muy variados basados en personajes de muchísimas franquicias.
  25. randok
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I have to say, this is a very fun game. This game is filled with content, and extends on how many maps, and playable characters there are . I have just finished World of Light, and it was a blast! This review is mainly short, but I do recommend it!
  26. ZigiZagi
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Лучшая из лучших. Огромное количество контента, персонажей, карт, духов и т.д. Для игрулек с друзьями заходит идеально!
  27. Pameme
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    BEST SMASH GAME EVER
    Good speed, great roster, faster-paced than 4 and brawl. The perfect smash bros
  28. ERN
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun.This game has a lot of content with 103 stages (not including battlefield or omega forms,) about 900 music tracks and about 73 characters plus five new to come via DLC. the mode “smash” is very fun, you can set up rulesets and save them, I personally have very fun with this and trying to beat lv 9 cpus. Squad strike is fun to, I don’t play three v three because five v five is too much fun. Tourney is just fun… Custom smash is good but I don’t use it. I usually play smashdown if I want to beat up my friend. Super sudden death is not VERY good but it is okay. Classic mode is very nice because your opponents is relevant to your character, plus you can play with a friend. Training is my 3rd most played mode in this game it is just very very fun trying to make combos of 29 with Ness. Century smash is well… fine All-stars is actually very fun. Cruel smash is hard but okay. Challenges is good and well challaning. (I don’t have online so no points for or from that). The adventure while fun a bit hard. Spirit board is good too. I just have one small complaint with this game. The computers are shielding a bit too much and some moves like Ryu’s Side special is hard to hit with (and some more moves).… Expand
  29. Apophy
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    The best smash game ever created. But my game is bugged and the level 9's are way strongers than other peoples level 9's.
  30. Mhben
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Just a blast. i have played over 35 hours without even touching anything but smash mode. Amazing
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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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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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