Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3870 Ratings

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  1. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    9
    the goodest one, love banjo, he me main, everyone is here except waluigi, i am sad, no one wants to play this with me, i am sad
  2. GlennLosio
    May 13, 2023
    3
    The game is kinda fun but not that good So sorry to disappoint about the review
  3. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de peleas 2d de la historia, entretenido tanto solo como con amigos, ideal para el juego competitivo, con muchísimos movimientos por personaje, con un plantel de más de 60 personajes de las sagas más famosas de todos los tiempos. Un indispensable de la switch
  4. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ultimate is right - this truly is the greatest Smash Bros. Game of all time! Despite some questionable choices (Richter, Daisy, and Dark Samus are all near identical to their base fighters. Other “Echo Fighters” have at least two major differences that set them apart), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate easily has the best roster in the series. Gameplay is the fastest it’s been since Melee, withUltimate is right - this truly is the greatest Smash Bros. Game of all time! Despite some questionable choices (Richter, Daisy, and Dark Samus are all near identical to their base fighters. Other “Echo Fighters” have at least two major differences that set them apart), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate easily has the best roster in the series. Gameplay is the fastest it’s been since Melee, with dodging being reworked, and easier methods to perform certain techniques. For Single-Player content, Classic Mode is better than ever, with each character getting a personalized route. The Spirit Board and World of Light are fun side modes to do in your spare time. Special modes like Multi-Man Smash and Home Run Contest allow for you to work and improve a high score, and Stage Builder allows you to make your own stages, with four different layers to build on!

    The worst part of Smash Ultimate is by far the Online Play. Matchups are based around GSP, a ranking system made for the game. However, high GSP doesn’t inherently make one skilled, and low GSP doesn’t inherently make one bad. It is very possible to practice for a while, hop online, and get destroyed by someone who, despite having lower GSP, is SIGNIFICANTLY more skilled than you. It is also possible to do the reverse, destroying someone with more gsp despite having little to no practice. The online is also prone to lag, and even with good internet, inputs may struggle to be read, making certain characters a lot worse overall.


    However, the online experience is such a small portion of an otherwise near-perfect game. So overall, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets the seal of approval.    … Expand
  5. Saulgorila69
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I love this game, it has such a wide variety of different characters and the gameplay is really fun.
    I’ve spent way too much time playing this game.
  6. Princeartemis
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This is honestly the real best Super Smash Brothers game in the series. A true love letter to gaming as a whole. The Super Smash Brothers series has always been one of my favorites due to the unique nature of every battle, and the absurdity and hilarity of seeing Minecraft Steve battling against cloud from final fantasy 7, Mario and Sonic throw hands, or even seeing Sora from KingdomThis is honestly the real best Super Smash Brothers game in the series. A true love letter to gaming as a whole. The Super Smash Brothers series has always been one of my favorites due to the unique nature of every battle, and the absurdity and hilarity of seeing Minecraft Steve battling against cloud from final fantasy 7, Mario and Sonic throw hands, or even seeing Sora from Kingdom hearts go up against solid Snake from metal gear in battle. This game will probably never be forgotten, and it deserves to be loved and appreciated by most gamers. I truly am thankful to Mr sakurai for all of the hard work he put into the game, and the hard work he had to do by negotiating with all the different companies loaning their characters to the game. All the fandom has done questionable things over the years, I'm not judging the game due to its fandom, if we would go by that logic most everything would be toxic or cringe. I honestly feel like Super Smash Brothers is one of the greatest video game series of all time and Super Smash Brothers ultimate specifically is the best game in the series hands down.… Expand
  7. StavrosGR12
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is the best Super Smash Bros game I have played. And the fact that every single character is back with a new story mode makes it perfect. Especially with the final DLC being Sora from Kingdom Hearts.
  8. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    95/100 .
  9. Smashingfight
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    I really enjoy this game everything is a joy to see the ultimate game must play!
  10. ILoveRataouille
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    A great game with controls that are easy to learn but hard to master. It is lots of fun to get more advanced at this game, but even more fun to enjoy it with your friends.
  11. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    One of the better fighting games, but it doesn't hold the same appeal or innovation as Melee and Smash Bros 64. A solid fighting game for the current era, but it will be forgotten as soon as the next one is released.
  12. Spinosaure
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu pour moi l’un des quatre incontournable de la Nintendo Switch avec Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Zelda Breath of the Wild et Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. C’est un excellent jeu avec un gameplay qui ravira débutants et professionnels avec ses attaques toutes aussi différentes les unes des autres et un catalogue riche en personnages Nintendo. Que ce soit en ligne ou en mode Smash ou en modeCe jeu pour moi l’un des quatre incontournable de la Nintendo Switch avec Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Zelda Breath of the Wild et Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. C’est un excellent jeu avec un gameplay qui ravira débutants et professionnels avec ses attaques toutes aussi différentes les unes des autres et un catalogue riche en personnages Nintendo. Que ce soit en ligne ou en mode Smash ou en mode Aventure, on a jamais le temps de s’ennuyer. Pour moi, quand on est au moins quatre sur la même console ou plus à se donner des gros coups en mode Smash, c’est le bonheur !… Expand
  13. Rab1219
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    One of the best Smash Bros. games. My only gripe is that I think that the Trophies were better than Spirits
  14. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    + Insane roster of video game icons and stages
    + Graphics and animation is stellar
    + Soundtrack is a beautiful, bloated compilation of absolute masterpieces (original + remixed)
    + Gameplay is pure, crazy fun with a high skill ceiling
  15. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    No Waluigi :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( but its a good game :)
  16. MasterGubbers
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    This is not just a Nintendo fighting game. This game has an extremely diverse set of characters, ranging from Kirby to Snake. It celebrates not only Nintendo, but gaming as a whole in one of the best fighting games ever.
  17. Tyvon
    Jul 13, 2023
    1
    The online is TRASH, it has no variety and a lot of delay. What even is gsp. Also has a mid community. Really and truly I cane here just to hate because elite smash was burning my head lol. Fun game tho
  18. OmarVOOM007
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de smash a la fecha, con todos los mejores personajes de la insdustria de los videojuegos, gran desempeño con excelentes gráficos y música, uno de los mejores juegos de Nintendo Switch que sin duda mejora las tardes con los amigos.
  19. Yermum_
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    This has spoilers but who gives a freeg. World of light is massive, but almost too massive, it takes MANY hours to complete. its good for a kid that can only buy one game. The adventure mode also has bosses that are unique and fun to take down. Adventure mode, is only a small portion of the game, however. The rest is great, every character has their own feel and playstyle, so anybody canThis has spoilers but who gives a freeg. World of light is massive, but almost too massive, it takes MANY hours to complete. its good for a kid that can only buy one game. The adventure mode also has bosses that are unique and fun to take down. Adventure mode, is only a small portion of the game, however. The rest is great, every character has their own feel and playstyle, so anybody can pick up the controller and start playing. basically, a perfect all in one game.


    Please fire the critic who gave smash 64 a 20/100    … Expand
  20. XboxPro
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    i mean, how can you do very bad for smash bros. ITS SMASH BROS. it is good!
  21. MisterWizard
    Jul 20, 2023
    8
    Really fun game to play with friends or alone (if you don't have any). The gameplay is so smooth, and I like playing this while watching a twitch stream or something. If you don't have it already, I recommend buying it, it's really good.
  22. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    Legit the best fighting game EVER, its the perfect combo, there isn't a person alive who likes fighting games that wouldn't like smash ultimate, its controls feel great, very responsive, and the cast of fighters is diverse, allowing many play styles. The game is overall just excellent.
  23. Agonzingfool
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    I hate fighting games like Tekken and the rest because they have such a high standard of skill, it's just not fun.

    But this... this is something else. The controls are simple, every character has the same button layout. The campaign is simple, fun, and challenging. That's the theme of this game. Fun. I've put in way more hours into this game than I thought I would. I was going to throw    I hate fighting games like Tekken and the rest because they have such a high standard of skill, it's just not fun.

    But this... this is something else. The controls are simple, every character has the same button layout. The campaign is simple, fun, and challenging. That's the theme of this game. Fun. I've put in way more hours into this game than I thought I would. I was going to throw it in the corner until some friends wanted to play some games. But it's just as fun solo.

    Buy it, if you dont like it, sell it on eBay, it will hold its value.    … Expand
  24. aeg
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    no **** command move but still make the game hard to be good is very impressive,this is the best fighting game i’ve ever play,the hit sound is absolutely amazing and the effect that when u hit a enemy is soo satisfying,i’ve never play other smash games but i can see the feeling that u hit your opponent and i dosent feel like your actually hitting them,game balance good but maybe makeno **** command move but still make the game hard to be good is very impressive,this is the best fighting game i’ve ever play,the hit sound is absolutely amazing and the effect that when u hit a enemy is soo satisfying,i’ve never play other smash games but i can see the feeling that u hit your opponent and i dosent feel like your actually hitting them,game balance good but maybe make camping play style more punishable.also the dlc decision ing is very weird,i hope there will be dmc5 character in the next smash game instead of just having a mii fighter skin… Expand
  25. Jaxonator
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros. I love smashing my bros.
  26. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I dont need much to say, but this is more than a 10/10. THE FACT THAT SAKURAI BROUGHT EVERY FIGHTER BACK AND ADDED CHARACTERS LIKE STEVE, SORA, AND BANJO KAZOOIE MAKES THIS GAME THE BEST SMASH BROS GAME EVER MADE!!!
  27. TheRuggedEagle
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    The shield idea ruins an otherwise great old school mechanic of simply fighting and besting the characters in order to unlock them… “A Challenger Appears” was a great concept thrown completely out the window for the new mode but thankfully kept in for the Story mode.

    Some Story Mode fights are easy but some are insanely hard based on the preset determinations and vary so randomly it’s    The shield idea ruins an otherwise great old school mechanic of simply fighting and besting the characters in order to unlock them… “A Challenger Appears” was a great concept thrown completely out the window for the new mode but thankfully kept in for the Story mode.

    Some Story Mode fights are easy but some are insanely hard based on the preset determinations and vary so randomly it’s quite jarring to say the least

    Other than that the Story mode has next to no story whatsoever save for the beginning cutscene and (haven’t chosen to play through it entirely yet so Idk about ending cutscenes or anything like that) however from what must be around halfway through I have yet to come across any real story… Only played SSBM (Super Smash Bros. Melee) on gamecube so I’ve little to no idea hm story is usually included and seems the main aspect of enjoyment is nearly if not solely focused on the side-scroller/arena style combat and unlocking new fighters. I mean, how cool would it’ve been if challengers were random instead of location based or perhaps even cooler, location-based but, with some actual buildup to essentially be Lords of their domain wherein there could be a bit of buildup or even story which leads up to challenging them and unlocking not only them but the land, shops/gyms/etc (I do not understand dojos and thus never bothered with them). So, so much potential in the next instalments

    Not really into the Spirit Board soft-locking us out after say hitting a shield and such… sort like the rotation concept because I understand it but why not all them all at the same time? Just makes it extremely convoluted imho

    Great game series but somethings could be done much better… miss the trophy style collection and overall feel of combat (especially with the final boss/bosses) SSBM had :(

    Somewhere around 7.2 - 7.4/10 as personally, all the negatives really weigh it down for me    … Expand
  28. ThePieMan07
    Aug 14, 2023
    1
    I hate this game because I'm bad at it. I do like that Castlevania finally got some characters though.
  29. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  30. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    this is some good sh!t right here. the only issue is that i got so addicted to the game where i stopped taking showers cause i thought showering was just wasted time
  31. Bandrem2
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Smash bros ultimate is suprisingly fun to play, i get sucked into it for some reason.
  32. Hadix123
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This is a must have game for anyone that buys a switch cuz it introduces you to the world of Nintendo
  33. EdgadusOmega98
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    It is one of the games that has made dreams come true, from the roster, scenarios, and other factors. Its gameplay improved considerably compared to its predecessor on the Wii U and has more to offer.
  34. SuperSonicJunus
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The game that keeps better with each installment. I don’t know how they pulled it off, but the most impressive roster for any game, ever. Soundtrack is off the chains, plent of tracks from every represented character/franchise. Probably the best $90 I spent on a game and no complaints about paying for the DLC. Hopefully I’ll be playing as Ganondorf in my retirement home. ❤️
  35. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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