Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  1. willeb
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    The best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, theThe best game in the series yet. Everything about it is great the character roster is huge with everyone from the history of smash returning and some new characters + 5 more dlc on the way, the 103 stages both look beutifull and are fun to play on, the single player is great with the all new adventure mode "world of light" classic mode and spirits who ad a fun toutch to the game play, the all new items and assist trophies are really fun to have in battles, the new smash modes like squad strike, smash down ex is really fun additions to the multiplayer and its fun to play. A down side is the online some matches are really laggy and some times it takes long to start a match. But over all a great game.… Expand
  2. muramoto_chang
    Feb 18, 2019
    7
    This game really needed an extra couple of years of development. While fun, the flaws of this game are glaring to say the least. First off, the single-player modes can get very **** rage inducing. World of Light is honestly one of the most poorly designed single player modes I have ever seen. To begin with, it is a monotonous slog-fest 60 percent of the time when you can just ram throughThis game really needed an extra couple of years of development. While fun, the flaws of this game are glaring to say the least. First off, the single-player modes can get very **** rage inducing. World of Light is honestly one of the most poorly designed single player modes I have ever seen. To begin with, it is a monotonous slog-fest 60 percent of the time when you can just ram through battles in less than 10 seconds, and the other 40 percent it is the most **** design ever. Your skill in this game won't matter in these stages, if you need proof then watch some videos of Nairo playing. One of the top players in competitive Sm4sh regularly gets his ass handed to him and he resorts to cheering. Classic mode isn't much better, half of the time I'm wondering who in TF thought that it was a smart idea to have some characters have allies in classic and others to go 1v4. You are regularly hit with some next level dumbass battles and once again, you're gonna have to cheese. So if the singleplayer has that many flaws, then the multiplayer's gotta be great right? Nah, the online lags like we're playing in the middle of the Amazon Jungle and the matchmaking pits 70k GSP scrubs with ZeRo half the time. Despite the shortcomings, it's still a Smash game and it's fun with your friends. The large roster is great, each fighter has it's own strengths and weaknesses and learning them is fun as hell.… Expand
  3. TheFactsDude
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online isThis game is an utter masterpiece, with it's luscious visuals and a fantastic soundtrack of 28 hours. The roster is just full of fan service with Ridley, K.Rool, and even Simon Belmont. The mechanic called spirits replaces trophies but instead of 3D models it's 2D images, these give you advantages. The Classic Mode are neat nods to said franchises or to their classification. The online is a little finicky, but it tries it's best to give you the least amount of trouble. If there is nothing that you love about this game, what's wrong with you.… Expand
  4. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    Grandiosa entrega aunque en lo personal después de desbloquear todos los personajes bajo un poco mi interés en el juego, el online es pésimo tiene problemas de LAG inclusive con un buen ancho de banda, la jugabilidad es buena y divertida, no todos los personajes están equilibrados, en general es un buen juego que no debe de faltar en el repertorio de las personas que cuentan con una switch
  5. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    The game is exactly what it's title implies: the Ultimate version of Super Smash Bros. I do however have to take some points off for the spirit mode that frustrates me more then everything else in the game. World of Light is a true return to Masahiro Sakurai's work at Nintendo. After this game's success, I look forward to what he will make with his company.
  6. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 8.5
    Story/Atmosphere: 8
    OVERALL: 9
  7. kamhagh
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    Don't waste your money unless you plan to purely play this locally.
    I have to say although the game is meh. if you like it it's okay.
    the problem i have is something else. The only matches I could get into was 2 matches that were VERY LAGGY. I'm not talking about regular video game latency. like the frame rates doped and it froze a lil bit. now I can't even get to another match.    Don't waste your money unless you plan to purely play this locally.
    I have to say although the game is meh. if you like it it's okay.
    the problem i have is something else.

    The only matches I could get into was 2 matches that were VERY LAGGY. I'm not talking about regular video game latency. like the frame rates doped and it froze a lil bit.

    now I can't even get to another match. "One or more consoles is not responding" or "could not connect to other consoles" after waiting some time for MM to work.... it's just awful..

    we're paying 25$ a year for this? 25$ a year for a server that only has basic servers? the connection method for this game is peer to peer which is embarrassing in 2019. but what's WAY WAY more embarrassing is paying monthly for peer to peer in a 60$ game in 2019    … Expand
  8. GlassCannon
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    This review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I haveThis review is probably going to be lost in a sea of 10/10 reviews just like it, but this game deserves every ounce of praise that it gets. Every character feels completely fleshed-out and inspired, the story mode is an incredibly fun journey through video game history, and the side content is the most entertaining out of any Smash title. This is the first Smash game where I have absolutely no complaints, and hopefully the DLC will only make it better.… Expand
  9. Metacrit24
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Good qualities:

    1: Updated graphics 2: Awesome new charecters 3: brilliant campaign 4: Neat new villans 5: Creative classic mode for certain chatecters Bad qualities: 1: Some of the spirits are super hard 2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets 3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes 4: i got tired of fighting master    Good qualities:

    1: Updated graphics
    2: Awesome new charecters
    3: brilliant campaign
    4: Neat new villans
    5: Creative classic mode for certain chatecters

    Bad qualities:
    1: Some of the spirits are super hard
    2: no trphies, homerun contest, or shoot the targets
    3: the characters almost never interact with each other in the campaigns cutscenes
    4: i got tired of fighting master hand and crazy hand most of the time.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. Yanc08
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Esta super!
    Es adictivo y super entretenido, es el vídeo juego al que le e puesto más tiempo en mi Switch..
    10/10 sin dudas.
  12. 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
  13. Jb_epicgamer
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton. This one i have played every day since launch. There is a reason for that. The Combat is the main gameplay mechanic, it feels natural, like tying your shoes, it all flows like water from your hands to the buttons, creating combos    Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the pinacle of the series.
    Back in the day i played Brawl, and i had some fun.
    When 3DS first came out i played it a ton.

    This one i have played every day since launch.

    There is a reason for that.

    The Combat is the main gameplay mechanic, it feels natural, like tying your shoes, it all flows like water from your hands to the buttons, creating combos with smash attacks and special attacks. Moving the stick in directions for more variation really spices up scenarios. Speaking of spicing, Spirits when used in combat can create chaos to the maximum, like dealing 999 damage inn a single move.

    But i must adresss the other big mode, Word of Light, My Goly goodness, this thing is incredibly satisfying. Traversing the world map is very responsive and snappy. Spirit battles can be super intense and are often trail and error but that just leads to the fun. Also that ending, oh the ending.

    besides the Smash and WoL there is also addictive classic mode, arenas and tourneys, this game is one of the best fighters i have played in years    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. Peach33
    Feb 14, 2019
    0
    juego muy malo, demasiado lag para ser online de paga, el modo aventura es una mentira, el balance de los personajes es pésimo, eliminaron varios modos de juego
    lo único novedoso son los nuevos personajes
  17. Davis119
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences. The online mode is still    I played Smash for about 150 hours now, so that should somewhat qualify me to give an opinion.
    For what it set out to do this game nails all the details. To be completely honest, It would be worth it for the music alone.
    74 characters in a fighting game is a tremendous amount of characters, even though a lot are very much alike, but with noticeable differences.
    The online mode is still underdeveloped and should have at least some more features and be less laggy.
    The campaign is a lot of fun, but only if you get all the references to all the games from the spirits.
    Multiplayer is great as always, with so much features it's **** ridiculous and the controlls are really tight. (except for the delay in online matches)
    It's a shame that a lot of modes aren't in the game like target practice or trophy rush, but the classic mode has been noticably improved and it's a cool thing that every character has their own theme for it.

    In conclusion, it is a very good game with noticable problems online (as always with games from Nintendo), but the sheer amount of music and replayability in multiplayer is pretty much unmatched. The classic mode and the other modes are somewhat meh, but still very good in comparison to a lot of the old smash games.

    Very enjoyable game highly recommended from me!    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. EXECritical
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This game is a party game that grown men take seriously, and I love it! I can't wait to see Piranha Plant at EVO Grand Finals!
  21. cpolizzi
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is the best! smash bros in the series. It's phenomenal. You should totatly buy it. And once you beat the world of light you can change the menu music. I changed mine to brawl's theme and it makes the game so much better.
  22. Mikazz
    Feb 10, 2019
    1
    A fighting game in 2019 in which you need to play 20H the unlock the character you wan't to play ? I only play like to play online, and you can't unlock anything online.

    There are no competitive mode without items. Online there are no way to avoid items or hazards unless playing with invite. Nintendo don't listen to fan. The competitive scene is using no items why is nintendo pushing    A fighting game in 2019 in which you need to play 20H the unlock the character you wan't to play ? I only play like to play online, and you can't unlock anything online.

    There are no competitive mode without items. Online there are no way to avoid items or hazards unless playing with invite.

    Nintendo don't listen to fan. The competitive scene is using no items why is nintendo pushing the scene with items ?

    I can't play this game.    … Expand
  23. srtgoren
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    This game is so cool to play online and with friends, and also alone. I like Brawl more but this one is also amazing!
  24. 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
  25. TheSir
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Improving the formula from the previous Smash Bros games, Sakurai has outdone himself again. Smash Bros Ultimate improves on literally everything from the previous games. More characters, more mechanics, faster gameplay, World of Light story mode. A definite must by for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch.
  26. BigBoater
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    TLDR; What are you doing reading a review. Its worth it. Can't be much shorter than that.

    Full Review; Adventure Mode.... what a treat. Truly amazing. Characters have different Adventures that are true to their game. I was blown away when I found this little gem. Adventure mode is short, but it makes you look forward to seeing every characters story, even those you wouldn't normally    TLDR; What are you doing reading a review. Its worth it. Can't be much shorter than that.

    Full Review;
    Adventure Mode.... what a treat. Truly amazing. Characters have different Adventures that are true to their game. I was blown away when I found this little gem. Adventure mode is short, but it makes you look forward to seeing every characters story, even those you wouldn't normally play.
    Smash... with all the characters.... what more could you ask for? More personalization? Check. You can save different game settings and change stage elements to jump straight into smash faster.
    Spirit Mode... I played all the way through.... and boy was it unnecessarily long. Like really long. The kind of I think Im done.... now I think Im done... am I done kind of long. Never the less I found it enjoyable. It gave a lot of grind to the game. Something that made me feel I really got a lot of value out of the game.

    #JonTonReview    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. JakeFlop
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    Perfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot ofPerfect game for both casuals and pros, the game is extremely easy to pick up and learn but the more you play the more you can see improvement. The best Smash Brothers game by far and world of light is amazing. I just recently picked this game up less than a week ago and I’ve already put in over 20 hours to world of light alone. The only thing is that while in handheld mode with a lot of players it gets very hard to see… Expand
  29. jokermain
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    If you can only get 1 game. GET THIS.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  30. 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.
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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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