Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3870 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Chiddy
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    The best part of this game is classic mode. Online is okay if it manages to connect properly. It was fun unlocking all the fighters, although World of Light was a let down. Solid 7.5
  3. 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
  4. SpookBones
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    SSMBU is a great game for almost anyone. Whether or not you’re a 30 year old who played Super Mario Bros 3 when you were 8, a millennial who played Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when you were 10, or a teen like me who had a Wii U in 2015 and played Splatoon, or a number of other games. It is not without flaws, however.

    Positive -The Smash mode is a huge improvement over the Wii U game from    SSMBU is a great game for almost anyone. Whether or not you’re a 30 year old who played Super Mario Bros 3 when you were 8, a millennial who played Sonic the Hedgehog 2 when you were 10, or a teen like me who had a Wii U in 2015 and played Splatoon, or a number of other games. It is not without flaws, however.

    Positive

    -The Smash mode is a huge improvement over the Wii U game from 2014 because you have to unlock most of the characters, which makes it so the game doesn’t quickly get old if you don’t have the online mode, like me. Instead of just being able to choose Bowser Jr. right from the start and not giving any of the other characters a chance, you actually have to learn how most of the characters work to determine who your main is. By the time you have 40 characters unlocked, you can play at least 10 of them well.
    -The amiibo system is good, and while it is similar to SSB4, if you used any amiibo in 4 it keeps their data. You can also erase the data and start over. And if you don’t want to use amiibo, you don’t have to. It’s completely optional.
    -The actual gameplay is great, even simple attacks like grabs feel meaty and powerful. The sound effects really help this as well the other effects like impact “lights” when you land a hit. There’s so many effects that the photo mode lets you turn them off when you take a picture. Speaking of which...
    -The photo mode, while not as good as Spider-Man’s or Super Mario Odyssey, still has many options and a frame-by-frame feature which can let you take pics at just the right moment. My photo library is now full of silly pictures.
    -The menus are simple and easy to understand.
    -Trophies are removed and are replaced with spirits, which are actually useful. I’m not going to to into detail on the spirits, because the direct explains it well enough.
    -A lot of the characters movesets are very inspired. For example, Mario uses his cape from Super Mario World, FLUDD from sunshine, Fire-flower Fireballs, and jumps into people for coins as his specials. Even characters that aren’t as inspired, like Sonic, still pay homage to games like Adventure.
    -A number of other great things that aren’t as major. Play the game, and you’ll notice tons of cute little details.

    Negative

    -Spirits Mode Adventure kind of sucks. It’s very repetitive and I didn’t bother going further than unlocking Sheik, which is the second person you save. Many of the fights are just stupidly difficult. If all you want to do is unlock spirits and nothing else, use the spirit board or scan non-fighter amiibo instead.
    -The CPUs are sometimes ridiculously difficult. In a lot of my attempts to unlock characters, I got launched in the air, tried to land, got launched again, repeat 8 times until I die. This probably isn’t an issue for seasoned Smash veterans however.

    Nitpicky Subjective Stuff

    This is simply subjective things that don’t bring down the overall score. If you agree with one of these though, you may think lower of the game.

    -I believe that a few fighters could have more characters from their series as fighters. For example, Sonic is the only fighter from the titular series. If Knuckles and/or Shadow were also playable there would be more representation for his fans, which I am one of. If Mario and Fire Emblem get so many characters there should be a few more for other fellows.
    -Too many anime characters that almost nobody asked for.
    -Stage Builder would be nice.

    Overall this game is one of the Many Must Plays For The Switch. If you like nearly any Nintendo franchise you should get this game. If you like fighting games you should get this game. If you like good video game, GET THIS GAME!    … Expand
  5. dannick84
    Jan 2, 2019
    9
    Alright look, you don't need me to tell you this game is awesome. There is something in this game for anyone to enjoy, spirit mode, classic mode, the main smash mode, online, you name it this game has it. But of course, no game is perfect, there are just a few nitpicks that makes me grind my teeth at the thought of why it's there.

    For one, online, I understand most of what they did was    Alright look, you don't need me to tell you this game is awesome. There is something in this game for anyone to enjoy, spirit mode, classic mode, the main smash mode, online, you name it this game has it. But of course, no game is perfect, there are just a few nitpicks that makes me grind my teeth at the thought of why it's there.

    For one, online, I understand most of what they did was to create a better environment seeing how toxic For Glory was, but I think including a ranked mode where everyone just plays in a 1v1 format would have been much better. This is because GSP feels as if it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, because why is someone who has only played in 2v2 team battles and items on being compared to someone who's only played in 1v1's with items off. Lag will always be annoying in online and is what really kills it from all the potential it has. Just the fact you now have to pay for online, for Nintendo doing essentially nothing but putting a paywall is just daunting to me.

    Next, the real meat of the game, smash mode(not sure what else to call it) it's the same frantic fun as before, the way you pick how you want to play has changed. Now, instead of going straight into the character select screen and picking your rules then the stage, you're forced to pick your rules, then your stage and finally your character, it's odd at first, but I don't mind. Their is just so much possibility with 69 character at the moment and 74 soon to be added. Gameplay has been slightly altered. A few tweaks that I've noticed myself was: you could no longer dash behind your opponent, heavy weights now feel like they survive much longer than before and spiking them no longer feels like a free stock, light weights seem faster, but now die much more quickly. This is just my opinion, but airdodge seems to be worse, I find that occasionally I will directional airdodge and fall to my death as I'm unable to move in the air. While the whole point was just a slight movement option so you could get back on to stage I no longer airdodge as much as I used to.

    Spirit mode is something I still have yet to finish, so I feel it would be unfair for me to dive too deep into it. From what I've played it's a really easy way to unlock characters and the spirit battles while challenging I don't find myself coming back to, simply because they weren't that fun for me. I know that others may enjoy this mode, but the battles are tedious for me and I'd rather play the real bread and butter of this game.

    Finally classic mode, this mode has definitely gone through a multitude of changes. No longer can you just start at the highest intensity, but you start at 5.0 and raise up from there. Honestly I don't like it that much, how you raise up is dependant on how quickly you completed the battle, however most of these battles don't end so fast and I feel more pressured to end the battle quickly then take my time and achieve victory. What I do love though is it feels as if every character has their own story to go through in classic mode, and you will understand why you must fight a certain character if you've played their game, just adding more charm to this game. The battle with master hand and crazy hand has also been revamped, both now have a health bar and if one falls too low they become stunned, allowing you to rack up damage on the other hand or try and go for the kill on the stunned one.

    So, like I said before, you don't need me to tell you this is truly the ultimate smash bros. game. I adore that Sakurai and the team at Nintendo gave all of their players so many options for how they want to play for both the casual and competitive scene. This is the best smash bros game and will certainly stay that way for a long time.    … Expand
  6. Daniel_N
    Feb 8, 2021
    7
    I think Super Smash Bros. is one of those games you could play with your friends after school, or something like that. I do enjoy some of its content, however, some aspects of it feel repetitive. I would like to get back into the game when possible, but, for now, I’ll keep it a 7.
  7. Thesmashbrosype
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Such a fun game with fun chacters and 72 of them there is a chacter for everyone it is so fun seeing a tiny rat that uses thunder to attack fight a gaint space pirate and a plumber that hunts gosht the one problem is the lack of modes but it was done to have a adventure were you mist save everyone after they turn to dust if you like splatoon metal gear or any franchise in the game you mustSuch a fun game with fun chacters and 72 of them there is a chacter for everyone it is so fun seeing a tiny rat that uses thunder to attack fight a gaint space pirate and a plumber that hunts gosht the one problem is the lack of modes but it was done to have a adventure were you mist save everyone after they turn to dust if you like splatoon metal gear or any franchise in the game you must buy 9/10… Expand
  8. MistakenHero
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    This is by far one of the greatest Super Smash Bros. game to exist to this day. From the amazing menu display to the abundance of modes to play by yourself or with a couple of friends or the mode "World of Light" that you can play by yourself for hours and hours on end. Not to mention over 100 unique and for the most part well-designed stages and the ridiculous amount of songs to chooseThis is by far one of the greatest Super Smash Bros. game to exist to this day. From the amazing menu display to the abundance of modes to play by yourself or with a couple of friends or the mode "World of Light" that you can play by yourself for hours and hours on end. Not to mention over 100 unique and for the most part well-designed stages and the ridiculous amount of songs to choose from as well as being able to listen to it on the go. If you were ever contemplating to purchase this game I would highly recommend that you do so as you will an abundance of things to do in this game. However, the only downside of you purchasing this game is that in order to have the full experience you MUST play online mode which the matchmaking is terrible which is the only reason why this game did not receive a perfect score.… Expand
  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. 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
  12. ThisBoiLoveAmmy
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Can i say how good this game is? Yes? Ok thanks. Almost everything about this is crazy and amazing. Most characters were either buffed (like pichu) and nerfed really hard (like bayo) which makes the game more balanced, fair, and playable. The graphics are out of this world with every character looking different from their previous games and the newcomers having unique looks. The gameplayCan i say how good this game is? Yes? Ok thanks. Almost everything about this is crazy and amazing. Most characters were either buffed (like pichu) and nerfed really hard (like bayo) which makes the game more balanced, fair, and playable. The graphics are out of this world with every character looking different from their previous games and the newcomers having unique looks. The gameplay is the main thing of smash and oh boy did Sakurai make it worth it. The gameplay is not as fast as melee and not as slow as brawl. Its the perfect mix for new players or smash vetarens. Then there is world of light, which is good, but a little broken. A problem i have with world of light is the unfairness that either you do to the opponent and what the opponent does to you. But thinking on the bright side, i saw you can play AS MASTER HAND. No way did Sakurai think he would get this far. And finally, online. What i see people disscus about Super Smash Bros Ultimate's online is poorly developed and really bad because you have to pay to play online. But for me its just fine. It does lack a bit of things (like why cant you play arena mode only with friends and not online) but online is a good one (btw they removed conquest) :( ). So in conclusion, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a piece of art by Sakurai that should be right next to the Mona Lisa.… Expand
  13. TBBEX
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I bought this game on launch day and to make sure I took in all Ultimate could offer, I waited a month to review it. So, here is my review.

    This is my second Smash game (First being Smash Wii U) and I was stunned. When Sakurai called this game the "biggest crossover in gaming history", he was not wrong. With 74 base fighters and six DLC fighters (counting Piranha Plant) coming out, 1297    I bought this game on launch day and to make sure I took in all Ultimate could offer, I waited a month to review it. So, here is my review.

    This is my second Smash game (First being Smash Wii U) and I was stunned. When Sakurai called this game the "biggest crossover in gaming history", he was not wrong. With 74 base fighters and six DLC fighters (counting Piranha Plant) coming out, 1297 spirits, 103 base stages and five DLC stages coming out, nearly 900 music tracks and some DLC music tracks also coming out, this game is truly massive. I 100% completed the World of Light story and unlocked EVERY spirit and I was stunned on how much better the spirits were than trophies compared the other Smash games.

    I played the online mode of Smash Ultimate (of course) and found myself unlocking Elite Smash for Isabelle and Little Mac but that does not correct the problem with the online mode, lag. The constant lag (even using a wired Ethernet connection) was horrendous and annoying. Every other round I played, I would face lag and often get really annoyed.

    Every weekend, there is a Spirit Board Event, in which there is a theme for the Spirit Board and honestly, I love it. My favorite being the most recent, the Retro Classics.

    Overall, I really loved this installment of Smash Bros and hope the future games are just as good    … Expand
  14. SunshineFan
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games for the Switch, and one of the best games in the franchise. The part of unlocking characters in both the normal game and Adventure mode allows players to use characters they might seem skeptical about. Many characters were greatly improved from other smash games, like Pichu and Ganondorf. The vast amounts of stages to pick, even if some are not really good (i.e. 75m and Hannenbow). The adventure mode is kind of like a "choose your own adventure", as there are multiple paths to defeat Galeem, and later Darkhon and the Final Battle. And the endings of Adventure mode, too. When I defeated only Galeem, Darkhon takes over, and you see Mario on his knees, like we lost all of hope. It was very moving. The spirit mechanic is very good, and the CPUs in adventure mode are only difficult depending on the rank of the spirit. I also gotten good, because of this. I'm more conformable taking on Lv. 5 CPUs in Solo Smash. Also, it is so good to see every fighter in smash history to come back, even Pichu. The final smashes are very capable to show what powerful beings they can be, even Isabelle gives me shakes when fighting her. Also, the sheer amounts of music packed into this thing, and I thought Kirby Star Allies had a lot. However, most great games have flaws. The main theme of Smash is kind of overplayed, and I kind of got sick of it. The online is kind of laggy, worse than Mario Tennis Aces. There is only one bonus mode, and I do like the concept, but it is boring. And yes, I know people are complaining Waluigi is not a fighter, but maybe Nintendo doesn't really know his moveset, as he is mostly a spin-off character. Also, Geno is only in one game, but at least he is a Legendary ranked spirit. At least they are spirits or assist trophies, so they are in the game. Overall, this game is definitely a must by for your switch. Also, for those who gave a zero on this game, you are not playing the game. It is supposed to be a fun time. Also, it is nice that some characters are echo fighters, but they may have different stats. and did I mention you can boost and weaken your character roster? For those who aren't good at the game, give it a try!… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Marionintendero
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Sin Duda El Smash Bros Completo De La Historia El Mejor Juego De Nintendo Switch
  18. 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
  19. RollTumbleweed
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    I've never felt so good about smash since Melee! The game is fun, quick, tense!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. Schwambosii
    Jan 9, 2019
    7
    Perhaps the most anticipated game for the Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is so bittersweet. The game play has seen some modest tweaks to improve on a near flawless mechanic. The character and stage selection is equally impressive. This is undoubtedly the best entry to date for a series that has been nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, the game's online features leave so much toPerhaps the most anticipated game for the Switch, Super Smash Bros Ultimate is so bittersweet. The game play has seen some modest tweaks to improve on a near flawless mechanic. The character and stage selection is equally impressive. This is undoubtedly the best entry to date for a series that has been nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, the game's online features leave so much to be desired and would be deemed unacceptable for any other developer. Save for some minor improvements from an early patch, the game suffers from frequent lag due to P2P connection. Having Nintendo Online friends is pointless, more or less. There is no option to view online friends or invite them to play. There are only two matchmaking options: quickplay (where you are randomly paired with opponents and pray that the match adheres to your preferred rules) or battle arenas (where you either join premade arenas of rotating players or create one yourself and pray for people to join). The worst part of it all is that this game could easily be a 10. This is an amazing multiplayer game that doesn't want you to play with friends. Sakurai and Nintendo have been criticized in the past for their lack of support for the competitive Smash community, saying that the game should be enjoyed by everyone. The irony is that they've made it near impossible for players to enjoy the game with their friends that aren't sitting on the couch next to them. Oh, and I nearly forgot, they dare to charge you for their joke of an online system.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. Taira
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    If you have a Switch, you need to get this game.
    Pros:
    - Best combat in the series so far - Best and largest fighter roster so far - A beautiful game with beautiful stages Cons: - Story mode not as interesting as Brawl - Missing some extras from Brawl which were fun Overall the game I believe is without a doubt the best in the series. It feels great to play and at the end of    If you have a Switch, you need to get this game.
    Pros:
    - Best combat in the series so far
    - Best and largest fighter roster so far
    - A beautiful game with beautiful stages

    Cons:
    - Story mode not as interesting as Brawl
    - Missing some extras from Brawl which were fun

    Overall the game I believe is without a doubt the best in the series. It feels great to play and at the end of the day, it's incredibly fun. It's the kind of game you'll never sell or get bored with. Well done Sakurai    … Expand
  28. thgorr
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    The game is complete, and it's a great party game. The graphic is on point, but at the same time the adventure mode after a while it's kinda boring. Overall the new Smash Bros is a fantastic acquisition,
  29. 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
  30. Esspresso
    Jan 10, 2019
    7
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the sixth game of the series and I somewhat still prefer the 64 and Wii U game. Time to put everything I really don't like about Ultimate :

    - Biggest input lag of the series - The buffer system (this is an horrible concept in a fast paced platform fighting game)) - Too many Out Of Shield options. Shielding is nearly unpunishable since a simple jump/grab    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the sixth game of the series and I somewhat still prefer the 64 and Wii U game. Time to put everything I really don't like about Ultimate :

    - Biggest input lag of the series
    - The buffer system (this is an horrible concept in a fast paced platform fighting game))
    - Too many Out Of Shield options. Shielding is nearly unpunishable since a simple jump/grab can cancel all the animation from deactivating it.
    - Shields are taking ages to be broken. 2 smash attacks with Captain Falcon and a shield is still active ?
    - Too many "stun states" (being buried for example, too many characters have the possibility to stop you)
    - Super armor. I hate that thing. Half of K. Rool's moveset got it, the down special of Ryu/Ken too. Really fun to play against.
    - The online is a joke, having preferred rules won't matter since they'll be chosen once in a blue moon.
    - You die at so low percents, even without rage on, it's horrible. Pick K. Rooland do the following : Grab > Down Throw > Down smash at the edge and get your free kill

    . Everything listed here is, in my opinion really annoying. Ultimate isn't the "oh so melee hd", it is slow, makes you more slow if you are aggressive and encourages to play so campy it is just annoying.
    Ultimate is fun if you're trying to party with friends (that don't know that some oves can instakill), that's it.    … Expand
  31. lord_pent
    Jan 14, 2019
    6
    Sadly barely any offline content. If you have no online subscription, this game is no fun. World of Light isn't any fun either besides the referecences.
  32. Batesiebum
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is likely the best smash bros. to date. Controls are fluent and easy yet hard to master, and playing against other people will force you to do more than just mash combos. You will be forced to play and predict your opponents moves, and trends then try and adjust for an advantage. The online multiplayer plays well enough, although there was slight input lag thatSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is likely the best smash bros. to date. Controls are fluent and easy yet hard to master, and playing against other people will force you to do more than just mash combos. You will be forced to play and predict your opponents moves, and trends then try and adjust for an advantage. The online multiplayer plays well enough, although there was slight input lag that occurred in some matches (may have been from my own connection but I do not know for sure). The large cast of characters is great and interesting, alhough I wish that there were not any clones of other characters (i.e. Samus and Dark Samus, Pit and Dark Pit), but it does not really take away from the actual game because of how many characters there actually are. I enjoyed the world of light as a challenging experience, although some have claimed it to be too difficult I found it to be perfect for me on Hard difficulty to do more than just jump in and win every level (using the good ol' "get good" defence here). Other modes are also fun like the classic mode that takes you back to the original single player mode that gives you a streamline of levels that eventually lead to masterhand, but i have not delved into all of the extra modes so i cannot speak on everything. So far Super Smash Bros. Ultimate seems to be exactly what you would expect to get out of a Smash Bros. game but with more content, characters, and more refined gameplay. The game is well worth the price, but character clones, input lag, and a slightly underwhelming world of light makes me want to say it is somewhere around a 8.5-9/10.… Expand
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. internetperson
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Super Smash Brothers Ultimate really lives up to the name. It is the ultimate smash bros. It may not be competitive as melee, but the gameplay is fast enough for competitive players to experience good mechanics, and it's slow enough for newcomers. There may not be many new characters, but they brought every single character ever in the game back, so that definitely makes up for it. TheSuper Smash Brothers Ultimate really lives up to the name. It is the ultimate smash bros. It may not be competitive as melee, but the gameplay is fast enough for competitive players to experience good mechanics, and it's slow enough for newcomers. There may not be many new characters, but they brought every single character ever in the game back, so that definitely makes up for it. The gameplay is good, the singleplayer option, Spirits, is fun and something that lets other characters be represented besides just fighters. However, the online sucks. But other than that, it really is a great game.… Expand
  39. Blackened88
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Literally the only problem I have with Smash Ultimate is the online, it feels like sometimes it just doesn't want to connect to someone nearby that is also at the same GSP as I am. And it's best you get your joy-con fixed if it's drifting because its more than annoying when you want to unleash a neutral B only for it to do side B. Overall it's a game that if you own a Switch, buy it.
  40. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Buenísimo juego de lucha, muy completo y con desafíos muy variados basados en personajes de muchísimas franquicias.
  41. 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!
  42. johnyuson
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    I've very much enjoyed my time with this game. It's pretty incredible to have the full game on the go.
  43. Jammers30
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Put around 50 or do hours into Smash. absolutely love it. Everyone is here! lends itself to some great battles. Classic mode is great.. single player is also solid.. Online had teething problems, but have seemed to get better. I personally don't get spirits mode and what they actually do to help me. and world of light I haven't really put alot of time into but again I don't get thePut around 50 or do hours into Smash. absolutely love it. Everyone is here! lends itself to some great battles. Classic mode is great.. single player is also solid.. Online had teething problems, but have seemed to get better. I personally don't get spirits mode and what they actually do to help me. and world of light I haven't really put alot of time into but again I don't get the spirits..

    Great game. definitely recommend!    … Expand
  44. ZigiZagi
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Лучшая из лучших. Огромное количество контента, персонажей, карт, духов и т.д. Для игрулек с друзьями заходит идеально!
  45. Metacriticmaste
    Jan 23, 2019
    7
    This game is a very flip-flop game for me. On one end, I love playing with my friends and unlocking new characters. I always remember when my friend and I yelled excitedly when a new challenger approached in that classic black-and-red screen. However, the fact that you start from only 8 characters and have to unlock everyone else puts me in the middle from this game, as that requirement ofThis game is a very flip-flop game for me. On one end, I love playing with my friends and unlocking new characters. I always remember when my friend and I yelled excitedly when a new challenger approached in that classic black-and-red screen. However, the fact that you start from only 8 characters and have to unlock everyone else puts me in the middle from this game, as that requirement of time is kind of disconcerting for me. However, on the gameplay side, this game is the best. Its graphics are amazing, it's controls and gameplay feel so smooth, and the only complaint I have in this group is that I play on a pro controller, and for some reason whenever I aim up on the left stick to do an up air, my character just jumps (although that may be because I have weird controls, idk). All in all, this game is fantastic, but some factors put me in the middle for this in the end.… Expand
  46. Pameme
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    BEST SMASH GAME EVER
    Good speed, great roster, faster-paced than 4 and brawl. The perfect smash bros
  47. 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
  48. Halfnerd
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    The core gameplay of Smash has been refined to a tee and mixed in with the largest roster in franchise history. Combat is fluid, stages are fun, and the music is on point. Problems exist, such as the online system being far from perfect and the single player has a large issue with pacing, but this game is still a Switch must have.
  49. 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
  50. MythicGero98
    Jan 27, 2019
    7
    Super Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game. The "story mode" is big enough to invest many hours into however the story mode (World of light) is no successor to Subspace emissary from Brawl as far as cutscenes/story theres up to about 14mins of cutscene and no ingame story to be found, the content within WOL can be enjoyable in places but it becomes horrible repetitive after the first hour orSuper Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game. The "story mode" is big enough to invest many hours into however the story mode (World of light) is no successor to Subspace emissary from Brawl as far as cutscenes/story theres up to about 14mins of cutscene and no ingame story to be found, the content within WOL can be enjoyable in places but it becomes horrible repetitive after the first hour or two in which it becomes a terrible long grind to get to the end. Super Smash Bros ultimate unlike other games in the series has collectables called "spirits" which tie into the story and to replace the other smash games collectables the "trophies", the spirits are one of the few things added to the series which i can praise as they find way more use then the trophies in the other series games as they have uses in both single player and mulitplayer game modes. In terms of the amount of content in Super Smash Bros Ultimate there is certainly alot however there is just not alot of variety in this game unlike the other games in the series as they have removed quite alot of game types that have been in the series for awhile for example "Home Run contest" and "break the targets" are absent with this being the case there is just no variety in this game as there are a handful of single player modes and online mutiplayer. Super Smash bros ultimate is the 3rd game to have a online multiplayer and overall its made some progress and alot of regression, firstly the connection seems to have improved since Super Smash Bros Wii U however this is only in the case of the games being just 2 player as the connection is noticeble poorer with 3 or more people present. For the first time in the Super Smash Bros series you have to pay for a Nintendo Online subscription to be able to play online with friends and people around the Globe, so does the online service provided worth paying for ?. Simply No it doesnt firstly because of the connection being at a poor quality which in the year 2019 and Nintendo being the provider it can definatly be a whole lot better, Secondaly the online does not keep its matchmaking to player who have the same set rules as you which again for a game in 2019 is some poor desicion making especially when they had a bases for dividing people who wanted to play casual and people who wanted to play competative in their last Smash game "super smash Bros Wii u". As a game overall Super Smash Bros ultimate is a Okay game its certainly no Master piece as it is now and i hope to see more improvements made with new patches and the character DLC… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Best smash since melee and fun roster! It can sometimes be really overwhelming with the number of matchups and different movesets but its a really fun party game and has many potential thousands of hours of gameplay
  53. NowiGreen
    Jan 27, 2019
    6
    While looking at this game as just smash this game delivers in spades and has by far the best smash game given its roster and rebalancing of characters, however, the world of light is far worse than the world of trophies aka the Subspace Emissary, not only does difficulty spike at random intervals but so many of the "challenges" boil down to situations that no casual or competitive playerWhile looking at this game as just smash this game delivers in spades and has by far the best smash game given its roster and rebalancing of characters, however, the world of light is far worse than the world of trophies aka the Subspace Emissary, not only does difficulty spike at random intervals but so many of the "challenges" boil down to situations that no casual or competitive player will ever be in.
    This results in tedious grinding for spirits and skills just to fix what shouldn't have been made broken in the first place. These aren't fun these are masochistic.
    Unlike the Subspace, there is no real story and every fight is set on a stage chosen in regular smashes and without the well-detailed art of the trophies that are now gone this games bonus content really lets it down.
    A well made game with a poorly tacked on story that holds it back.    … Expand
  54. Mhben
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Just a blast. i have played over 35 hours without even touching anything but smash mode. Amazing
  55. JJHammer
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    A classic with hours of fun and an amazing soundtrack. The best Smash in the series.
  56. Deanfm123456789
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    The Best Nintendo Game, Great Stages, Awesome Characters, and the Best Music in a Video Game, The Best Character on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Mr. Game and Watch, and the Best Stage on it is Flat Zone, This is the Smash and Nintendo Game Ever!
  57. cool_dork
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    I rarely give a game 10/10, but this game deserves it. I am able to play hours and hours without ever getting bored, due to the extreme amount of quality content. They often will have events that keep the game interesting. If you have a Switch, get this game.
  58. s100auttp
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the notThis game is one of the best games Nintendo has ever produced with 75 characters over 100 stages and more. There is even more stuff coming with updates like Nintendo does with every switch game in 2018. However the game does has some problems with a story mode that takes forever to finish, a laggy online service that likes to crash just about as you’re going to win, and some of the not very fun or boring stages to play on like upl, gco instead of good stages like pokefloats or woolly world. Even a lot of character moves do way to much damage or have broken effects. However they likely will patch those problems. Even past those problems the game is still really great with a tub full of modes that keep you playing for hours. Even the new content is fun to play with like plant or the new spirits.… Expand
  59. Fransu_YT
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    I don't think I'll be angering many people when I say that this is one of - if not THE - best fighting games ever made and probably the best Smash game ever made, too. I am a bit biased towards the series (after all it's one of my favorites) but I think it's pretty objectively true that this game is worth the price tag - and maybe even the DLC if you're really into it like I am! - ifI don't think I'll be angering many people when I say that this is one of - if not THE - best fighting games ever made and probably the best Smash game ever made, too. I am a bit biased towards the series (after all it's one of my favorites) but I think it's pretty objectively true that this game is worth the price tag - and maybe even the DLC if you're really into it like I am! - if you're purely thinking about how much time you'll be putting into it. At the time of writing this review, I'm nearing about 500 hours of playtime on my Switch, and it has barely become boring. It's one of the most enjoyable couch versus games, and it even has a few co-op modes and a great Spirits mode to keep you entertained during long trips! With the recently added Stage Builder and Shared Content modes, you can even create your own stages and download them and much more that other people made through the Internet!
    This game really does nearly everything. There isn't really a reason not to buy the game, except if you really, really don't like platformer fighting games. The other reason that you wouldn't have it is that you don't have a Switch, and if you don't have a Switch, what are you even doing, sitting on your computer and reading this review? Go to your local gaming shop and buy a Smash + Switch bundle right now!    … Expand
  60. jokermain
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    If you can only get 1 game. GET THIS.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  61. 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
  62. ReviewerT
    Mar 15, 2019
    7
    I personally want to give this a negative score based on how bad my experiences with the game competitively have been, but I know that isn't fair so I'm going a bit higher. I'm going to get into the pros before I get into what drives me crazy about this game (By the way this is pretty biased, but so is basically every review so hate all you want. I don't care lol).

    The game is very well    I personally want to give this a negative score based on how bad my experiences with the game competitively have been, but I know that isn't fair so I'm going a bit higher. I'm going to get into the pros before I get into what drives me crazy about this game (By the way this is pretty biased, but so is basically every review so hate all you want. I don't care lol).

    The game is very well balanced, most definitely the most balanced smash game so far including Smash 4. The game will be receiving patches at a good rate so I can't see a Melee Fox or a Brawl Meta Knight tier character rising to the top unless a mistake happens, which would probably be fixed later on. Additionally, the roster is HUGE. Newcomers like King K. Rool, Inkling, Ridley, and Simon Belmont were definitely good calls by Nintendo. And the idea of "Everyone is Here!" means almost nobody's past main is left behind and I love it! The soundtrack is nice, the graphics are beautiful and are probably the best in the series, and finally, the amount of content presented within the game is nothing to scoff at.

    Ultimate is a good game objectively. But if I'm being honest, Ultimate has a ton of things that hold it back from being the best smash game in my book. For one, some of the mechanics and how the game flows either don't mix well together or simply aren't good. For example, the majority of moves are safe on shield and a good few are safe on parry, meaning you can get punished for trying to punish things out of shield that really shouldn't be safe (such as dash attacks or smashes on shield). Another example is the fact that you can no longer run through opponents. The addition of parrying over perfect shielding makes sense to me (even if it's worse when you think about projectiles) but there is literally no reason to add this in. It restricts your options and it was never even a problem to begin with, so all it does is mess people up who are transitioning from past smash games and limit options for those who have adapted to Ultimate. It's a really stupid addition that took away from the game for no foreseeable reason.

    Additionally, while some roster additions were good, others weren't really a joy. Like... Piranha Plant? A minor Mario enemy over a notable character such as Toad, Waluigi, or Birdo? Heck, if you want to add Piranha Plant just add Petey Piranha and it'd be the same thing with a lot less visible injustice done to the other Mario characters. And other additions such as Daisy and Richter as echos and not skins (even though they have almost no differences whatsoever), the addition of Incineroar over Decidueye (a Pokemon who actually had a following got trumped by one whose was very small before Ultimate/the leak), and more Fire Emblem fighters we didn't need (at least Pokemon and Mario are top-selling franchises) are debatable.

    Then there are other holes in the game such as the online mode. Nintendo knows that online is flagship game mode for many players; it was put on the main menu screen in Smash 4. But now you must have the online service to play it? It's not as integral to Smash as it is to other games, such as Splatoon, but many competitive players cannot make tournaments or there are no tournaments in their area. And even then, in a casual aspect, playing online with friends is a great experience. Online did not have to be paid for; that felt a bit shoed in. And the online mode itself. Global Smash Power is completely sporadic in what you lose/get rewarded for winning and it's a poor measurement of skill. I'll beat many opponents in a row only to get pounded by opponents way better than me for the next couple of games. Did I hit a skill ceiling for that time? Yeah. But I shouldn't be all the way up there if I suck that bad (lol).

    Finally, World of Light. It is not good. It's pretty overrated in my opinion. It's definitely not a "big Smash Tour 2.0" like some have been comparing it to, but if you want to be brutally honest about what it is, it's literally just a bunch of Special Smash matches with customs on. If you play Special Smash with customs on and give your opponent advantages, that is basically World of Light in a nutshell. I never really found it fun. Others have, and that's okay. But the fact is that it's pretty challenging for newer players (I'm fine with the difficulty but it is really hard on newer players), even on easy, and it's just nothing special like the Subspace Emissary.

    In short, the game has a lot of features that drag it down that really don't have to be there at all. I feel like some things they did with the mechanics, shielding, speed, and other additions do not help the game. World of Light and some of the newer characters were pretty disappointing either due to expectations or what was portrayed.

    There are other complaints, but overall, it's good. It just has a lot of minor issues and dumb things about it that bog it down and make it feel a lot worse than it really is. 7 or 7.5/10.    … Expand
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    The Ultimate package indeed! As if the overwhelming cast of characters, music, and stages wasn't enough this game has so much potential of things to do, more than any fighting game I've ever enjoyed. The single player journey inspired me to try out every single fighter, something I've not done since the original N64 game, and challenges you with the awesome addition of spirits. SpiritsThe Ultimate package indeed! As if the overwhelming cast of characters, music, and stages wasn't enough this game has so much potential of things to do, more than any fighting game I've ever enjoyed. The single player journey inspired me to try out every single fighter, something I've not done since the original N64 game, and challenges you with the awesome addition of spirits. Spirits made the game always feel unique, with feelings like 'What's this one going to do' or "Oh yay they're in this game' at every twist and turn. They also help you become a better Smash player, as some of their challenges were just brutal. But that difficultly made this game even more fun to me, in fact I'd say World of Light was my favorite part. That drive is going to keep me playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate for months, maybe even years to come, and no Smash Bros has ever had that effect on me before. I have not a single complaint and a massive amount of love; an absolute must have for the Switch.… Expand
  74. 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
  75. kolunga
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    It's fluid and full of details. It has some little problems that the dev team have been patching constantly, with detailed notes
  76. Averomoe
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    I gonna write what i dislike:
    - it lags online as hell. I have 250mbits downstream and uner 10ms ping and it lags. And for this garbage, nintendo wants 20 eur a month.
    - If you play the fast online VS, sometimes you cant leave the waiting room. Why that? What if i do not want to play 1 vs 1? nintendo forces you.

    If not noobs programed the online part of this game, i would give 9 of 10 points.
  77. AlexKidd
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    One of the best fighting games ever made. There's so much to unlock, it's crazy. I love it.

    The world of light mode can be a bit of a grind at times, but it's still fun to play it.
  78. StudMuffinOP
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    Excellent choice of characters and gameplay. Alot faster than its previous releases and a lot more content too. Matchmaking online is still a pain however but offline play lives up to the name. HIghly recommend
  79. amphgodvgod
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    -Biggest cast of fighters
    -an entire giant mode that represents thousands of games
    -biggest quantity of stages
    -same for music
    -new updates promising new modes soon
    -fun classic mode
    May be the best smash game and surely is one of the best swith games to have.
  80. IzzTheKid
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    Really don't understand all these 0's being thrown around here.
    I mean, I get that the spirits are just PNGs, and Waluigi and others are still assist trophies, but still, the game plays fantastic. They acknowledge echo fighters and how they're kinda re-skins, and the automatic changes to final smashes just appeal to the fast paced nature of the series.
    And can we not talk about the    Really don't understand all these 0's being thrown around here.
    I mean, I get that the spirits are just PNGs, and Waluigi and others are still assist trophies, but still, the game plays fantastic. They acknowledge echo fighters and how they're kinda re-skins, and the automatic changes to final smashes just appeal to the fast paced nature of the series.
    And can we not talk about the graphics? The details on each fighter? The amazing rehashes of old stages (rip poke floats)? The menus, man. The menus.

    Regarding single-player...Adventure sure is hard to complete, but I think it's at the area of subspace quality. Classic mode is good with all the different routes for every fighter. (smash Wii U/3DS was sub-par) But...no home-run contest, target smash or stage creator. Nothing yet, I'm hoping.

    Online definitely needs some works. No local co-op in battle arenas, and GSP kinda sucks. (Maybe it's just Nintendo trying to be original? I dunno.)
    overall...Bail the Battle Bus, descend from Destiny, escape Apex and get smashing.    … Expand
  81. humunguschungus
    Feb 26, 2019
    9
    As the name implies, this is without a doubt the ultimate smash brothers and is one of the biggest reasons to own a Nintendo switch.
  82. SimpleTom
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Best Smash since Melee!! This is the ultimate Smash experience we needed on the Switch. Every character and map. I must say the lack of a map editor and a couple other game modes is kinda a bummer but not a deal breaker. This is a must play for any Switch owner or fan of Smash.
  83. PokeFan10
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. From the gameplay to the single player mode, this game is worth $60!
  84. jr1228
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    PURE GAMING FUN! This is by far my most favorite game of all time, I can see many flaws with this game but the things that are positive... they are VERY POSITIVE. I've clocked in 2000 battles already, play with my school's gaming club every Wednesday and constantly look back at information. To dismiss this game as terrible is just... insanity at best, while I could understand it not beingPURE GAMING FUN! This is by far my most favorite game of all time, I can see many flaws with this game but the things that are positive... they are VERY POSITIVE. I've clocked in 2000 battles already, play with my school's gaming club every Wednesday and constantly look back at information. To dismiss this game as terrible is just... insanity at best, while I could understand it not being the best due to a utterly terrible online mode and I suppose missing content, it owns up to it with amazing graphics, the absolute most CLEAN running and smooth gameplay I've seen from any game, and for a supposed fighting game, the roster is mostly balanced, I'm struggling to find more than one terrible character or one overpowered character. There is so much in this very game that I can't do nothing but say, you just gotta play it, the creator put so much passion into this game and it has one of gaming's most expansive rosters, with SO many third-parties, never would I see the day that Ken from Street Fighter and Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy be included as base roster in a Nintendo game such as this. Just brilliant, I could play it right now for all I care; looking forward to Joker from Persona and *maybe* Erdrick from Dragon Quest (he looks like Goku lol) in April.… Expand
  85. jotape01
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I waited until the release of the total roster to give a score. I can say this is one of the best games in history and should have got the GOTY in 2019. Nintendo, Sakurai and made an amazing job and showed love and dedication for this product. Of course, there are things that can be improved, but based on the fact that there is not a perfect game, this one went beyond any expectations.
  86. crazyaga
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    What makes a game 10/10?
    Well, for some people, they would only give 10/10 to a game that is flawless. however, i rate games based on how much i enjoy them. and while Smash Ultimate is not a perfect game, the enjoyment it brings is definitely worthy of a 10/10 score.
  87. Ccmonty
    Apr 9, 2019
    10
    This game.....HOLY CRAP THIS GAME. For negitives, the game reuses a lot of stuff from smash 4 and is lacking a bit in single player. while WoL is fun it can get a bit repetitive. Mob smash is just a drag as well. however classic mode is the best its EVER been with every character having a themed route and a plethora of bosses it is a fun romp. however, where the game shines is multiplayer.This game.....HOLY CRAP THIS GAME. For negitives, the game reuses a lot of stuff from smash 4 and is lacking a bit in single player. while WoL is fun it can get a bit repetitive. Mob smash is just a drag as well. however classic mode is the best its EVER been with every character having a themed route and a plethora of bosses it is a fun romp. however, where the game shines is multiplayer. with a roster of 70 unique characters plus 7 echo (clone) characters, there's going to be at least one you will like. every character plays different to some degree and while some do play similarly (EX: Ness and lucas) they all FEEL different and with 5 more characters and stages this has a lot of variety. as for the stage selection theres, 103 plus each stage had beta (what i call battlefield stages) and omega (final destination) stages bring the number to 309!!!!!!!!! sure some stages are better then other (SCREW 75M) however you also have fan favorites like yoshis story, fountain of dreams, dream land, cornaria, lylat cruise, halberd, both pokemon stadiums, mario bros (ok that ones just my personal favorite) and so many more complete with a redesigned battlefield and final destination. and to accompany the your fight the game has 800+ music tracks to listen to while you play and 90% of them are bangers! i have seen people complain about online and quickplay but i think its fine battle arenas are my favorite though. and finally spirits. to summarize what spirits are they basically turn the game into the Chaos 4 mod pack ranging from a slight speed buff to GRANTING 4 JUMPS. overall this game is sharp fast and fun and it's a game i have already sunk 400+ hours into. if you have someone who has never played a smash game this is the one they need to start with

    10/10 best smash game BY FAR    … Expand
  88. Exile_HyperKing
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    This game is great. Re imagined the smash world by adding every single smash character in history, with DLC fighters to come. Spirits could have been better though, you just fight pretty much. I wish it was more like subspace emissary from smash brawl with cutscenes. Also online could have been better, with less lag. Overall, I suggest this game, as long as you don't expect to play breakThis game is great. Re imagined the smash world by adding every single smash character in history, with DLC fighters to come. Spirits could have been better though, you just fight pretty much. I wish it was more like subspace emissary from smash brawl with cutscenes. Also online could have been better, with less lag. Overall, I suggest this game, as long as you don't expect to play break the targets, home run contest, stage builder, etc.… Expand
  89. PIZZABOI
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This game is AMAZING. New features, New fighters, New stages, absolutely everything was improved. The graphics are perfect. The new characters are great. Although World of Light & online isn't perfect, i feel like they can improve. This is my dream game. The music is ear-blessing. This game is a HUGE imrovement from 4. Many character models were kinda saturated in 4, but were cleaned up.This game is AMAZING. New features, New fighters, New stages, absolutely everything was improved. The graphics are perfect. The new characters are great. Although World of Light & online isn't perfect, i feel like they can improve. This is my dream game. The music is ear-blessing. This game is a HUGE imrovement from 4. Many character models were kinda saturated in 4, but were cleaned up. This game is just fantastic. After DLC, there will be nearly, if not, EXACTLY. 80. FRIGIN. FIGHTERS. I absolutely love this game. I dont know how a game can be this grand. If the characters i want in don't make it, i'll be fine. The game is still perfect. Im glad that Bayonetta isn't so broken, but still a good character, its really easy to pick up characters. Sakurai, thank you so much. I love this game.… Expand
  90. Osvicalt
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Pure greatness. The gameplay as fun as ever. They addedl a lot of new characters. Very grateful for this game. Thanks Nintendo
  91. Balrock1230
    Mar 12, 2019
    7
    It's a fighting game, with friends you will have a lot of fun, but the story mode was boring, just one fight after another. I couldn't finish it. It felt like one big grind for me.
    So after I unlocked all characters and did some fights with friends I was done.
    If you are looking for a fun party beat' em up and you don't care for a story then the game with all its modes and fighters and    It's a fighting game, with friends you will have a lot of fun, but the story mode was boring, just one fight after another. I couldn't finish it. It felt like one big grind for me.
    So after I unlocked all characters and did some fights with friends I was done.

    If you are looking for a fun party beat' em up and you don't care for a story then the game with all its modes and fighters and upgrades is a 10/10.    … Expand
  92. Furretboy
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    Nintendo always likes to hype up its video games, especially the first-party ones. So when another Smash Bros. game came along, as always, Nintendo have made sure they don't disappoint. This time, like all others, it promised to be the biggest game yet, and they always are. The difference with this title? It truly is the biggest, and has lived up to many of our expectations. EveryNintendo always likes to hype up its video games, especially the first-party ones. So when another Smash Bros. game came along, as always, Nintendo have made sure they don't disappoint. This time, like all others, it promised to be the biggest game yet, and they always are. The difference with this title? It truly is the biggest, and has lived up to many of our expectations. Every character, plus more, over 800 tracks, over 100 stages, and a new, complete story mode? We are spoilt for choice. On top of that, many little kinks have been worked out, and the smallest changes as well: they make the biggest differences. This is the best game in the series. With a game easy to learn but hard to master, this will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours, and will probably become one of the all-time greats. You will enjoy it.… Expand
  93. meeeeeeeeeeee
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
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  94. ZXSth
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Easily the most complete and competent version of Smash Bros. ever. With its generation-spanning roster, extremely refined gameplay and all-around excellent performance, Ultimate is the version you will likely enjoy playing the most of any of its 5 iterations.

    Ultimate's only shortcoming is its relatively banal single-player experience. The World of Light mode, while far better than    Easily the most complete and competent version of Smash Bros. ever. With its generation-spanning roster, extremely refined gameplay and all-around excellent performance, Ultimate is the version you will likely enjoy playing the most of any of its 5 iterations.

    Ultimate's only shortcoming is its relatively banal single-player experience. The World of Light mode, while far better than nothing, seems to pale in comparison to either Melee's Adventure Mode or Brawl's Subspace Emissary in terms of both novelty and scope. Seeing Ultimate take more of a chance on something new and innovative in this regard would have been wonderful, and it feels somewhat disappointing that the game would fall back on solely providing a sublime multiplayer experience, forcing the single-player mode to seem a bit like an afterthought, much like Smash Tour on the Wii U.

    If you like Smash Bros., this game, in general, will not leave you disappointed in the slightest. Even as the single player experience may leave you wanting, the multiplayer experience that has defined Smash Bros. up to this point is at its absolute best here.    … Expand
  95. harpediem
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    Smash bros. Ultimate is jam-packed with content. With many new and returning fighters, more than 100 stages, many new items and assist trophies and an impressive library of music, this can be considered the most impressive game in the Smash Bros. series so far. Whether you play against friends, by yourself or online, there is so much to do in the game. This game is truly an homage toSmash bros. Ultimate is jam-packed with content. With many new and returning fighters, more than 100 stages, many new items and assist trophies and an impressive library of music, this can be considered the most impressive game in the Smash Bros. series so far. Whether you play against friends, by yourself or online, there is so much to do in the game. This game is truly an homage to Nintendo's rich history; with more than 1.000 spirit battles and unique Classic Modes for each fighter and their echo-counterparts.

    Despite that, the game has lingering issues. While the online mode has been improved since launch, it still has many problems. The game also has high input lag, making it feel unresponsive, which is very bad for a game where you want to be in full control of the action! The game can also feel very repetitive. With the removal of extra modes, such as target test and the lack of a true story mode, the different game modes are very similar, which can become boring after a while.

    I recommend Smash Bros. Ultimate to any fan of Nintendo's amazing game series or to any Nintendo-fan in general. The game is not perfect, but if you have enjoyed any Smash game in the past, you will enjoy this game for many many hours.    … Expand
  96. X-Biaur19
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    An amazing entry to this long running franchise. Online is a bit rough, but the overall mechanics make this the smoothest feeling Smash to date. Add great single player, plenty of fan service in the new characters, and more on the way, and this game's title is truly fitting.
  97. megumin_OwO
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    the only reason this Is not a 10 is because the online is a bit janky and annoying.
  98. auranaqua
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Really polished mechanics, one of the best fighting games to be ever made. If it was any better, there would need to be a "11" option.
  99. QueenSith
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de lucha de la historia, uno de los mejores de Nintendo y el mejor Smash Bros de largo. Han pulido mucho todos los aspectos jugables, el juego desprende mimo, curro, ambición y contenido (tanto para un jugador como multijugador) por todos lados. Además lo van manteniendo vivo con los DLC y las actualizaciones. Una cantidad brutal de canciones, personajes y escenarios. ModosEl mejor juego de lucha de la historia, uno de los mejores de Nintendo y el mejor Smash Bros de largo. Han pulido mucho todos los aspectos jugables, el juego desprende mimo, curro, ambición y contenido (tanto para un jugador como multijugador) por todos lados. Además lo van manteniendo vivo con los DLC y las actualizaciones. Una cantidad brutal de canciones, personajes y escenarios. Modos nuevos muy interesantes y los ya existentes están mejor cuidados y son entretenidos. El juego ha hecho historia, dudo que se vuelva a repetir en una próxima entrega de la saga. Una pena.… Expand
  100. nintendofan64
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started playing smash ever since brawl then 4 and now ultimate the game's story mode is pretty good but KINDA stealing from avengers 3 but hey bayonetta got nerfed ultimate is one of the best smash games now with ALL of the characters NEW characters WALUIGI DID NOT GET IN SMASH! classic is back and DAAAAAAAAAAAAMN it good the games online however...oh boy this is a long one people need to spend money on the online membership only to spend MORE money on good connection. SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE ADVETURE MODE so when you defeat galeem you meet darkkon and his army of crazy hands but when you defeat him YOU GET TO SAVE THE HANDS TO LATER PLAY AS MASTER HAND!!!THEN YOU GET THE CHOICE TO FIGHT GALEEM DARKKON OR BOTH!!!so basicly its a must have for anyone that owns a switch… Expand
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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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93

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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