Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2127 Ratings

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  1. Sir_Rage
    Jan 11, 2015
    7
    Wow, I expect better from Nintendo. Smash Brothers for the Wii U is a mediocre game. It has no story like Brawl, and the modes that it has instead are terrible. A LOT of characters are just slightly modified clones of ones that already exist. Hell look at Dark pit, Yay! A darker colored clone with a one or two move difference! Many clones could have been replaced with characters likeWow, I expect better from Nintendo. Smash Brothers for the Wii U is a mediocre game. It has no story like Brawl, and the modes that it has instead are terrible. A LOT of characters are just slightly modified clones of ones that already exist. Hell look at Dark pit, Yay! A darker colored clone with a one or two move difference! Many clones could have been replaced with characters like Snake or the Ice climbers.
    The modes we get that replace the story mode as I stated previously are terrible. You get this stupid Board game like map you run around on and collect power ups to boost your stats while having occasional fights. It's poorly explained how it works in game, and even if you know how it works it's not fun to play. Smash run in the 3DS version should have been put in instead. Or maybe a STORY. You also have classic mode, Which is bloody awful. If you get all the way to the end of classic mode, your punished by having to fight Master hand, and some stupid shadow thing with ONLY 2 lives which is near impossible. Nobody with 2 lives can survive against Master hand and Crazy hand, The shadow dog, the shadow sword, a shadow clone of yourself, and a shadow ball that instantly KOs you if you don't kill it in a certain amount of time.
    And then we have the Level editor, What the F$%^! How do you screw up something as simple as a level editor? First of all you have to use the Wii U gamepad, and you have to DRAW platforms, and on the gamepad its near impossible to draw a straight line. Now what do you get to use for the level editor? You have 5 choices of texture for the platforms, and 4 f$#%*@# object choices unless you go through classic mode a few hundred times ( Which sucks ) To unlock more.
    The only things that redeem this games piss poor game modes is 8 player smash, Regular brawls, And fighting with people online, The controls are much better then the 3DS version, and its a much more competitve game.
    This game deserves no more then a 7. Just because its HD and brings in some new content doesn't warrant a 10. All new games should bring in new content, and on a next gen system you should expect good graphics, But I guess that's just Metacritic on an average day.    … Expand
  2. Spearow2911
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    One of the best, if not the best game for the wii u. Great game to play by yourself or with friends, with amazing game play, graphics and 8 player smash. A true skillful game with nearly 50 characters to play as and a tonne of stages to play on, this game with be memorable to everyone.
  3. Reynolds100
    Jan 10, 2015
    7
    Has great game play with lots of choice of players each having individual moves. Even has the ability to create your own character out of your mii. Plus you can give different moves to the characters and customize their damage/speed/defence.
    But I bought this game on the Wii U... Am I the only one who thinks they should actually use the wii u gamepad in a wii u game? they could have    Has great game play with lots of choice of players each having individual moves. Even has the ability to create your own character out of your mii. Plus you can give different moves to the characters and customize their damage/speed/defence.
    But I bought this game on the Wii U... Am I the only one who thinks they should actually use the wii u gamepad in a wii u game? they could have customized even just a campaign or some solo or online play or even a mode of play where the gamepad is against the other players... Maybe it was too hard or would have made the game a bit too complicated but whats the point in having this game on the wii u if it does not use the main difference from the wii and the wii u. Being the touch screen gamepad.
    Honestly I feel cheated in buying it... But still a great wii game. Not wii u game    … Expand
  4. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    It's pretty obvious but I'm going to say it: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is both better than the 3DS version and it is the best installment in the series to date!

    The character roster is the best ever. The lack of the Ice Climbers, Lucas, and Wolf is a bit weird (DLC, maybe?) but all the others, including the newcomers are great. My favorite newcomers are Duck Hunt, Bowser Jr., Mega Man    It's pretty obvious but I'm going to say it: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is both better than the 3DS version and it is the best installment in the series to date!

    The character roster is the best ever. The lack of the Ice Climbers, Lucas, and Wolf is a bit weird (DLC, maybe?) but all the others, including the newcomers are great. My favorite newcomers are Duck Hunt, Bowser Jr., Mega Man (Capcom), and Pac-Man (Namco Bandai). With new characters comes new Final Smashes and the game doesn't disappoint here either. All the Final Smashes are great despite some of them being complete clones: i.e. Toon Link and Link, Sheik and Zelda.

    The stages are also a highlight with Mushroom Kingdom U, Skyloft, Orbital Gate Assault, Kalos Pokemon League, and Wuhu Island being the strongest ones. Some of the retro stages are odd choices such as Onett (why couldn't Magicant be here?) and Port Town Aero Dive (why couldn't Mute City be here?) but this is hardly a problem.

    Classic and All-Star are the best they've ever been (even if All-Star Mode is better on the 3DS version) and I'm probably one of the few who believe the board game-like Smash Tour is better than Smash Run. It seems a bit more skill based than Smash Run. You have to adapt to crazy environments in this mode: explosives falling around you, Boss Galagas trying to carry you away, and Home-Run Bats hitting you everywhere!

    The Event Match mode is a bit changed up here. There are various paths to choose from and there are some pretty difficult challenges to complete in these events. Speaking of challenges, they're back and are harder than ever! Thankfully, they're much more rewarding. Special Orders is a new mode in the game. They are a series of tickets that give you astounding prizes. In Crazy Orders, Crazy Hand must be fought at the end.

    Trophies return as collectibles and they're as addictive to collect as ever. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who wishes he had time to read every single trophy description and admire Nintendo's history. Online isn't as laggy as it was in the 3DS version (in my experiences, at least) so that's a plus. I still wish there was something that matched you up to someone your skill level though.

    Overall, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is an amazing experience and one of the best Wii U games to date! It's definitely a must-buy and you won't regret it!    … Expand
  5. ThatOnePanda
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Super smash brothers did everything the last games did but made it 10x better. from the amazing new character selection to the mind blowing stages the game was a blast to play and is a must buy for wii u owners
  6. DynamicDude11
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Why people give this game negative ratings I have no f@$&ing idea, geez I get it that they removed adventure mode but that is NOT what smash bros is about, seriously, I have read some of these users reviews and I mean, really? Its like they took one god damm thing out of the game and now you think that it deserves 3 out of 10, really? Its like you played one hour of the game then thought,Why people give this game negative ratings I have no f@$&ing idea, geez I get it that they removed adventure mode but that is NOT what smash bros is about, seriously, I have read some of these users reviews and I mean, really? Its like they took one god damm thing out of the game and now you think that it deserves 3 out of 10, really? Its like you played one hour of the game then thought, why don't I make a review of it to show the world how angry I am that Dark Pit is in the game? (Seriously, one character guys, he isn't taking up any room on the roster.) That aside. This game was easily my GOTY 2014, beatiful graphics, (1080p 60fps.) A HUGE character roster, (49 characters, jesus christ!) Some really good stages, (Kalos pokemon league, Orbital gate assault, Pyrosphere, just to name a few.) Some pretty fun extra modes like classic, all star, multi-man brawl. Being able to make your miis into fighters, (more awesome than it sounds.) Custom flipping movesets! (YES!) So. Much. Music! And damm good music too! I love the new classic mode boss, (not spoiling what it is...) For once I actually enjoy playing every character! This game is great to play alone, and amazing to play with friends. If you have a Wii U, get this game! Just, get it! And if you don't have a Wii U, then get one! (Who needs PS4 and Xbox One, ammiright?) 10/10 Buy It!… Expand
  7. smuniz83
    Jan 6, 2015
    10
    Flawless. If there is something wrong with this game; I haven't found it. A nice big roster of players. It would have been nice to see more maps but the maps in the game are creative and the best part is how some maps have a final destination version to duke out without hassle in a map other than final destination. Masterpieces are a nice edition to the game letting you demo original gamesFlawless. If there is something wrong with this game; I haven't found it. A nice big roster of players. It would have been nice to see more maps but the maps in the game are creative and the best part is how some maps have a final destination version to duke out without hassle in a map other than final destination. Masterpieces are a nice edition to the game letting you demo original games of where some of these characters where first introduced and if you can even buy them unlocking the full version. Characters are balanced and thanks god they got rid of the random tripping that brawl had. Overall it's a real sequel to the smash brother games and for those remember the good old Gamecube days playing melee, Nintendo introduced the Gamecube adapter letting you hook up your original Gamecube controller to play. Unfortunately they're mostly sold out but it goes to show how many people want them.… Expand
  8. aasecr14
    Jan 6, 2015
    10
    If Nintendo was trying to create a game that celebrated everything about what Nintendo is, including its major franchises, it couldn't have done better that with Super Smash Bros. for WiiU. This game has such a massive amount of content, it's a miracle they fit it onto one disc. It's a blast to play, it's a blast to watch, and every single aspect of the game is polished to a perfect sheen.If Nintendo was trying to create a game that celebrated everything about what Nintendo is, including its major franchises, it couldn't have done better that with Super Smash Bros. for WiiU. This game has such a massive amount of content, it's a miracle they fit it onto one disc. It's a blast to play, it's a blast to watch, and every single aspect of the game is polished to a perfect sheen. This is the Smash game we were looking for. This is our savior. All hail Sakurai. May His mind never grow tired, and may the smash ball always gravitate to Him.… Expand
  9. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Best Smash in existence for me. I could do without all the extra Fire Emblem characters, though. Marth and Ike, maybe- but Robin? And Lucina? I mean, if Robin has a female version, why didn't they just make Lucina a female version of Marth, as she plays exactly like him?

    Aside from that, the combat here is top notch. It varies from others Smashes in that there is a pretty    Best Smash in existence for me. I could do without all the extra Fire Emblem characters, though. Marth and Ike, maybe- but Robin? And Lucina? I mean, if Robin has a female version, why didn't they just make Lucina a female version of Marth, as she plays exactly like him?

    Aside from that, the combat here is top notch. It varies from others Smashes in that there is a pretty well-defined combo system this time around, as well as a way for you to bounce back when hitting a wall/floor/ceiling.

    The new modes are a mixed bag. 8 man Smash is a warm welcome, but the Smash Tour game is... inferior to many other modes that have been in the series before. Okay, really, I hate the Smash Tour.

    Other than that, the graphics are good, the animations are fluid and solid, and playing it on the GamePad feels quite right.

    If you love Smash, you'll love this iteration.    … Expand
  10. MandicLuka
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    This is an awesome game, there was no doubt about it, Nintendo pulled it off again, Nintendo EAD is the only development team that makes truly awesome games!Smash Bros. for Wii U is the best fighting game made so far, yes it is the best Smash Bros. game yet made!!
  11. JohnMasterL
    Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Perfecto, Si la versión de Nintendo 3DS es perfecta, la versión de wii u es una joya. Divertido en todos los sentidos, con mucho contenido extra y con varias opciones de juego, uno de los mejores juegos del año.
  12. JoshLuck1995
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    I'm no where near as hooked as other people I find it quite repetitive and boring after 5 or so hours, I can appreciate and understand why people love it though but just not for me
  13. YellowMuscle
    Jan 2, 2015
    9
    Another Nintendo home console, another Smash Bros. With the fundamental gameplay unchanged from its predecessors, Sakuri and his team at Bandi Namco still managed to make Super Smash Bros. for Wii U feel fresh and exciting. With a robust character roster, new, varied stages, the ability to play with up to eight players, and stunning HD graphics, this iteration of Super Smash Bros is aAnother Nintendo home console, another Smash Bros. With the fundamental gameplay unchanged from its predecessors, Sakuri and his team at Bandi Namco still managed to make Super Smash Bros. for Wii U feel fresh and exciting. With a robust character roster, new, varied stages, the ability to play with up to eight players, and stunning HD graphics, this iteration of Super Smash Bros is a brand new experience. More than that, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the best entry yet in the acclaimed mascot fighting franchise.

    Super Smash Bros prides itself on gameplay. Gameplay that is accessible for new comers, but complex enough to please hardcore players. Changes like the new edge grabbing mechanic, and an increased speed from brawl give the game a unique feel, but veteran players will be instantly familiar with the combat. The saying "If it isn't broke don't fix it" certainly applies, as it is still a blast landing a smash attack on your opponent and sending them flying. The most significant change to the gameplay is the inclusion of eight player smash. This brings the frantic brawler to a new level of chaotic joy. Even with eight players fighting it out on specially designed large stages, Smash's signature satisfying gameplay remains intact and well, if not a little more hectic.

    Of course it wouldn't be a new Super Smash Bros without new characters, something the Wii U version is not lacking in. New fighters like Little Mac,Rosalina and Luma, Villager, and Megaman all offer unique move sets and gameplay styles, allowing for varied gameplay when using different brawlers. The combination of new and retro HD stages also come in many different varieties suited for the kind of smash you want to play. Want an intense one on one batte? Battlefield and Final Destination it is. Looking for a huge stage to try out eight player smash? Check out The Great Cave Offensive. In the mood for channelling your inner Luke Skywalker? Battle it out on the Star Wars...*Hmm*..."Star Fox" themed stage Orbital Gate Assault. I was slightly disappointed by lack of retro stages, with only a select few levels returning from previous games, but quickly got over it after checking out all the the new stage designs.

    The meat and potatoes of Smash for Wii U is the extremely fun gameplay concept, and the characters and stages that are built around it. But to make the game a well rounded meal, you need interesting, varied game types to give the player a full experience. For the most part, the game delivers. Mini games like Mulit-Man Smash, Target Blast, and Home run contest use the Smash Bros. mechanics to create fun diversions, while other modes like All-Star, Special Orders, and Classic provide exciting, tense, smash battles that are enjoyable single player or with a co-op buddy. Event mode is the closest analogue to a campaign, giving the player unique scenarios and objectives to complete with comical story descriptions for each event that add to the fun; however, I was disappointed at the lack of a full story mode. Classic was my personal favorite mode. Defeating different groups of enemies and eventually facing off against Master and Crazy Hand never got tiresome, greatly thanks to a decimal based difficulty slider. Seeing my improvement as I moved up in difficulty was a satisfying progression system that didn't rely on leveling up or upgrading your gear, which is a huge accomplishment. The only mode where the game stumbles is Smash Tour. The board game like mode is confusing and boring, as you spend more time moving around the board than battling it out with other players. If anything, the mode makes you yearn to return to the excellent base of the game.

    While playing all the modes in Smash, you are constantly unlocking trophies, music records, and custom moves that you can equip to your fighters. The music and trophies can be viewed in the vault, a dumping ground for all the Nintendo fan service in the game. Essentially a virtual museum, the vault allows you to take a tour through Nintendo's history, listening to beautiful medleys, checking out well designed trophies, and even playing demos of some retro classics. Any collector will have plenty of reasons to come back to smash to unlock all these Nintendo goodies.

    When it works, online is a great way to experience multiplayer, but large amounts of lag often caused this experience to break. This may be a problem of my connection, as others report the online to run smoothly. But based on my experience, I can't say online as a viable option to play Smash Bros.

    Super Smash Bros is inherently great because of its exceptional gameplay. And with an array of fun single player and multiplayer game modes, hundreds of unlockables, and unparalleled fan service, and despite its messy board game mode and online hitches, Super Smash Bros for Wii U is truly something special.    … Expand
  14. Tarikanen
    Jan 1, 2015
    10
    This is no Brawl 2.0 no matter what people say. I loved Melee, Brawl was a dissapointment, barely even played it but Super Smash Bros for Wii U is fun. I had a blast playing it with 6 of my friends, and I have a blast playing it 1on1. The game is nicely balanced aswell so you can pick any character you like and still own people. Online is only laggy when my opponent is laggy so its asThis is no Brawl 2.0 no matter what people say. I loved Melee, Brawl was a dissapointment, barely even played it but Super Smash Bros for Wii U is fun. I had a blast playing it with 6 of my friends, and I have a blast playing it 1on1. The game is nicely balanced aswell so you can pick any character you like and still own people. Online is only laggy when my opponent is laggy so its as simple as just switching opponent to get rid of lag. However if you always lag, then it's defenitely not the games fault. It's your own internet connections fault. Great music, nice visuals and the gameplay is absolutely amazing.… Expand
  15. Jenkins
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    Awesome stuff! Especially when you have people playing with you. 8 player smash is chaotic fun and there is good incentive to keep playing as the amount of unlockables are immense.
    But the biggest issues for me come in two forms:
    1. The series hasn't made much of a step since Melee. At this point expect famililarity. 2. Online needs serious improvement as there are still a heap of    Awesome stuff! Especially when you have people playing with you. 8 player smash is chaotic fun and there is good incentive to keep playing as the amount of unlockables are immense.
    But the biggest issues for me come in two forms:
    1. The series hasn't made much of a step since Melee. At this point expect famililarity.
    2. Online needs serious improvement as there are still a heap of people with connectivity issues, including me. Haven't had a game yet. What gives?    … Expand
  16. sorasoprano
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    The long awaited Super Smash Bros for Wii U doubles the content from the 3ds, with a superb roster, great new missions and collectibles and online multiplayer.
  17. jakethesnack
    Dec 30, 2014
    8
    While this game is pretty fun, it's a major disappointment compared to brawl. The only new things i enjoyed were master and crazy orders. Besides that it's just brawl only with a terrible roster, horrible remixed music and rather boring stages.
  18. cobraaahhh
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Sure, the adventure and classic modes might be a bit lacking, but the Event mode is better than ever. And besides, if you're buying any fighting game, let alone Smash Bros for Pete's sake, for the SINGLE player, something has gone horribly wrong. In the end, this is a big game for (wii) you.
  19. ToFewViews
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    Super Smash Bro's latest installment in the franchise is a huge leap forward for the series. It improves upon the aspects people loved from Melee and got rid of the things people hate from Brawl, Like Tripping or the Physics. This time they keep the game-play tight and responsive, but still fun and accessible for beginners or young ones.
    With the addition of 8 Player smash as well, you    Super Smash Bro's latest installment in the franchise is a huge leap forward for the series. It improves upon the aspects people loved from Melee and got rid of the things people hate from Brawl, Like Tripping or the Physics. This time they keep the game-play tight and responsive, but still fun and accessible for beginners or young ones.
    With the addition of 8 Player smash as well, you and lots of friends can duel it out and have tournaments.
    The Roster to pick from is sizable and has a few characters you wouldn't expect, But by the time I had them all unlocked I still felt like it needed more. With the separation of Characters like Zelda/Sheik Or Samus/Zero Suit Samus it has filled out the roster a bit more then usual.
    Now you can also play the slightly more traditional Single Player with Two players (Similar to Brawl). Witch is nice for a fun Co-op Experience.
    All in all if you have played any Super Smash Bro's game you will have tons of fun playing this one and if you own a Wii-U or a 3DS this is a must buy and could be my GOTY for the Wii-U.    … Expand
  20. BROstoise
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    Literally the best console game ever created. I can't say it's THE best game ever created, because Sakurai's other flawless masterpiece, Kid Icarus: Uprising, takes the cake. Lets start off by rebutting any complaints.
    -Are people really complaining about the name? [facepalms intensify]
    -The clones. Anyone who hates these are "children" who "cannot be helped" -Masahiro Sakurai. He    Literally the best console game ever created. I can't say it's THE best game ever created, because Sakurai's other flawless masterpiece, Kid Icarus: Uprising, takes the cake. Lets start off by rebutting any complaints.
    -Are people really complaining about the name? [facepalms intensify]

    -The clones. Anyone who hates these are "children" who "cannot be helped" -Masahiro Sakurai. He explained that clones were once alts, but added as additional characters, with little effort, so we could have extra characters. How could anyone be salty about them? It's not like they took the slot of another character. linkamo, for example, is a helpless child. he stated that " They’ve taken away a few of the better characters (like Snake and Ice Climbers) and replaced them with 14 new characters. Except, most of those characters are minor revisions to other characters. (Seriously… “Dark Pit” couldn’t have just been a different skin of “Pit?”)" MOST of the newcomers are minor revisions? Since when is 2/14 most? What an idiot. He also thinks Snake and IC's were replaced, when, in reality, the IC's were cut for technical reasons, and Snake was removed because Konami has been a jerk to Nintendo.

    -Adventure mode/replay value. "Adventure" mode is the same thing every time you play through it in Melee and Brawl. Smash4's big mode is Smash Tour, which was designed so the same events are rarely produced. So which has more replay value? A mode that is the same every time, or a mode that is never the same? The answer is obvious. Since adventure had to be cleared as everyone in Melee, it got super repetetive, just as Classic (to a lesser degree) and All-Star do. The community also hated Brawl's SSE Great Maze, so I really don't see why people wanted the story mode to return (i personally liked it, but that's just me, and a completely new mode prevents this game from feeling like Brawl 2.0)

    -Brawl 2.0: This game added more to its predecessor than Brawl did, and people are calling it Brawl 2.0, but not calling Brawl Melee 2.0. What. The. Hell? Special Orders, Conquest, Smash Tour, Custom Fighters, Trophy Rush, Photo Studio, Paint, the list goes on. Brawl only added Tourney and Online mode basically. Yes, the pace is closer to Brawls, it is is undoubtedly faster. Even so, they added things like For Glory and Omega forms to appease those who don't play smash the way it was intended. (Sakurai did state that Smash was supposed to be chaotic and fun). This game is actually closer to melee in one aspect: the amount of clones (#REKT)

    -Customization. People say this is a dumb mode. K. Don't use it if you don't want. However, these make Classic mode and Hard Events so much easier. Seriously. I have a Donkey Kong with Lifesteal and Auto-healing, and he is a tank. Custom specials also make clones feel unique.

    -Stages: There are a lot less new ones than Brawl, but if you add he new stages from Smash 3DS, we're golden. Even so, almost all of the new stages are amazing and unique. This is most likely because of the Wii U's advanced hardware being able to make more dynamic stages. You can't look me in the eye and say Mario Circuit 8 isn't an outstanding stage.

    -8 Player Smash: It's fun with friends, but if you give this game a bad score because of an optional mode, you probably dont have any. (#REKT)

    -Not many unlockables: Tell me again how having most of the content from the start is a bad thing? Unlocking was always a drab to me. Just gimme my stages and character and do it quick. Most of us already unlocked everything in the 3DS version too, so doing it all AGAIN would be tedious. If you want motivation to try new things, there's still the Challenges and Events. Speaking of which, the Events are notably better than Melee's and Brawl's, and you get rewards for completing them. They're also non-linear.

    -Blast Zones too high: I'm guessing that, if this is a problem, you're missing a few chromosomes. There's something called "damage ratio" in the game that you can adjust.

    -Too many fire emblem characters: Eh. I can't believe people want Roy to return as DLC.

    -Online lag: I rarely play online, so any issues with it are not issues to me. Invite some friends over. Oh wait. I forgot that people who give this game a low score for dumb reasons have no friends.

    -Amiibo functionality: Personally, I found the amiibos to level up too fast. You can get one to level 50 with ease. The process is still enjoyable. If you think otherwise, no one's forcing you to buy an amiibo figure.

    -Classic Mode: Its better. You pick who you want to fight and which kind of rewards to recieve.
    I'm out of characters.

    Let's not forget this game's soundtrack, which is undoubtedly the best of any game, the stunning HD visuals, the fan requested newcomers who mostly have unique mechanics. Special orders are great. Master is a great way to earn some quick coins, and Crazy is the only reliable way to get CDs. You also get a ton of rewards at the end of Crazy Orders and Smash Tour    … Expand
  21. Sparky96
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    Best game on the wii u by far!!! Far better than Brawl without a question! Beautiful graphics, love the roster and no sub space story line! If you thinking of getting this game, stop and just buy it!
  22. NerdyDude
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros for the Wii U is a superb fighting game. Now, to start off, I must say that for players who take this game very seriously or really pay attention to those tiers from previous games, you may dislike this game. With a new games comes a new form of re-balancing so Meta Knight is no longer the god he used to be, although considering the unfairness of him that is a good thing.Super Smash Bros for the Wii U is a superb fighting game. Now, to start off, I must say that for players who take this game very seriously or really pay attention to those tiers from previous games, you may dislike this game. With a new games comes a new form of re-balancing so Meta Knight is no longer the god he used to be, although considering the unfairness of him that is a good thing. Anyways, on to an overview of the parts of this game.

    Story: This game does not have a story mode, so for fans of the Subspace Emissary you will be disappointed. However, the classic mode is still enjoyable with the ability to choose battles and be able to play with a friend. The addition of a new form to the Master Core fight also makes the mode more challenging.

    Graphics: For those of you who care, this game looks incredible, even on an old 360p tv like mine. The characters move very fluidly and the models have the right mixture of cartoon-like and realistic. If the graphics don't seem that great on your tv, simply look at the gamepad, and you will see what I mean.

    Music: The music in this game is amazing! Although many classic songs do return from previous iterations, the soundtrack truly stands out in the new remixes. From the spanish themed Gerudo Valley, to the rocking Mega Man Medley the music can make brawls all the more epic!

    Voice: Seeing as how this is a fighting game which doesn't focus on the voices, this segment is primarily nitpicky. For many characters, the voices remain similar from the old games, with a few exceptions. The one major offender is Fox. To describe it simply, it sounds as if the new actor had a horrible cold when he came in to provide the voice. As for the new characters, many of them have the actors reprise the role so it is familiar and works well.

    Gameplay: The one major thing that (hopefully) you readers care about. The easiest way to summarize this portion is with one question: is this game fun? The answer, is a mighty YES! With a huge cast of characters there is a huge variety of ways to play. From the heavy hitting Little Mac, to the more tactical Robin, there are many playstyles to try. Another major improvement is the ability to change the frequency of Item Drops depending on if you want them to be plentiful or rare. Another improvement for those players who hate the hazards of stages is the addition of Omega forms. This is available for all stages and transforms them into a Final Destination style layout. If normal brawls aren't your thing, you can try out the chaotic 8 man brawls or some the more bizarre returning modes like Coin or Special brawls. Familiar stadium modes also return such as Multi Man Brawl, Home Run Contest and All Star Mode, once again improved with the addition of co-op. Unfortunately for fans of Target Smash, it has been removed. However, it has been replaced with a new Home Run Contest/Angry Birds mode called Target Blast. Simply put, you have 10 seconds to damage a bomb as much as you can and send it flying towards a large collection of targets with the goal being to destroy as much of it as you can. For fans of the 3DS editions Smash Run, it also has unfortunately been removed, it has been replaced instead with a Mario Party style mode called Smash Tour. This mode has players moving around a board collection fighters and stat boosts for one major final brawl. Events have also made a miraculous return with branching pathways instead of a chronological order. Finally, the online multiplayer works very well, for me at least, however I am not considering this a factor as I know not everyone has the best internet connection. Apologies, for skipping over Master and Crazy orders, but I am about to run out of characters.

    My Verdict: 10/10
    A fantastic fighting game that should not be skipped for anyone owning a Wii U.    … Expand
  23. TheWormAndOnly
    Dec 26, 2014
    9
    This is one of the funniest games I have ever played. Smash Bros. remains mostly unchanged from Brawl, but with several much needed improvements. Tripping is gone, edgeguarding is gone (finally) and the gameplay is also much faster. The speed impresses me a lot, since the game also is one of the prettiest looking games I have played, as the stages are down-right beautiful, and even withThis is one of the funniest games I have ever played. Smash Bros. remains mostly unchanged from Brawl, but with several much needed improvements. Tripping is gone, edgeguarding is gone (finally) and the gameplay is also much faster. The speed impresses me a lot, since the game also is one of the prettiest looking games I have played, as the stages are down-right beautiful, and even with high quality graphics, the framerate is almost perfect, with nearly zero drops experienced so far.

    The music is also amazing, as you get to choose what music you prefer for the stages. The stage selection this time is the best ever, if only 75m was cut, it would have been nearly perfect. The modes are also fun, with great online to boot.

    If I had to find flaws I see the rolling mechanic as being a bit too powerful at the moment and I would have hoped that we got another Subspace Emisary, since Smash Tour is not as interesting.

    Overall, get yourselves 4 great Smash Bros. controllers (Gamecube/Wii U Pro recommended) and duke it out with the best game of 2014 and quite possibly one of the best games of the next gen.    … Expand
  24. Faridhernan
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    SOOO GOOD, i actually have amiibos with that, and this is awesome, hours and hours of enterteinment, I found the game awesome, all my friends actually have it, and all us say the same, we love it
  25. Gamerp
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Es todo lo que podía pedir y más cosas nuevas que el anterior smash, para mi es un muy buen juego que si bien sabía que habría cosas repetidas, pero no pensé que se jugaría tan bien desde el mando de gamecube me ha sorprendido. Sin duda marcado de los mejores de esta generación.
  26. gabriot
    Dec 24, 2014
    6
    Well it's a smash bros game so it is bound to be good, but is it really that good?

    My overall experience so far with the game has been of slight disappointment, about the same I felt with Brawl but for slightly different reasons. I'll list my biggest gripes to let you know what I find frustrating about the design of the game: First and foremost - when you have three generations of a    Well it's a smash bros game so it is bound to be good, but is it really that good?

    My overall experience so far with the game has been of slight disappointment, about the same I felt with Brawl but for slightly different reasons. I'll list my biggest gripes to let you know what I find frustrating about the design of the game:

    First and foremost - when you have three generations of a game that have taught you that the backmost left and right triggers are for shield, and the closer smaller trigger button(s) are for grabs, why would you go and change that for the wii u controller? And not only that, but this is the most ridiculous part of all - why would you make it so the only way you can change controls is to assign them to a "name", and then give you absolutely no way to choose a default name for your controller or login? That makes absolutely no sense, and is mind numbingly frustrating to deal with when you forgot to change your name in the bottom left before every match or game mode, and you go to execute a block, roll, or grab, and the buttons are reversed from what you've grown to learn for nearly a decade of a games existence. That's an automatic -2 from the score right there. No excuse for them to overlook this, you can't tell me not one person in that entire company could have thought this to be a bad game design decision.

    My next issue is the removal of the adventure mode in favor of this smash tour mode. Smash tour mode simply put is just lackluster. It is too rng based and there isn't much skill to be had here, I guess they wanted to make a mario party type hybrid mode in the game? I'd be fine w/ it if they still included the adventure mode, which in my opinion was incredibly fun in melee/brawl. You can't even choose the difficulty level on the ai opponents for the board game mode, so clearly it was rushed out, the whole game seems like it was released a bit early to be honest. -1 for the exclusion of adventure mode and addition of rushed modes that don't really work that well.

    There is also lag present in the game, which should just not be happening in this day and age for console games. You know exactly the hardware your game will be running on, if it is lagging as often and as badly as it does. -1 for this.

    There are other minor qualms I have but the above are mainly why I have to detract from the score. The "good" has already been highlighted by enough reviewers already that I don't need to go over that, but I am mainly writing this review to give you a little more realistic view of what you are getting with this game, if you are irked by the type of things that irk me.    … Expand
  27. Zenvizi
    Dec 23, 2014
    9
    The core of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U hasn’t changed since the original Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64. Visually Super Smash Bros. Wii U looks beautiful. At 60fps and 1080p the new game holds up really well. You can still pick from a diverse list of characters and some brilliantly designed stages. As for gameplay controls are crisp and have found a middle ground between the highThe core of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U hasn’t changed since the original Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64. Visually Super Smash Bros. Wii U looks beautiful. At 60fps and 1080p the new game holds up really well. You can still pick from a diverse list of characters and some brilliantly designed stages. As for gameplay controls are crisp and have found a middle ground between the high paced action of Super Smash Bros. Melee and the more party oriented Super Smash Bros. Brawl. One of the newest features that stands out the most though is 8 player smash. Not only does 8 player smash work really well, its a whole lot of fun. The addition of stages specifically designed for 4+ smash work well and don’t break the experience in any way. Stages like The Great Cave Offensive give you enough room to duke it out, fight for the Smash Ball, and keep the match flowing.

    Some popular modes have also made an appearance. Event mode is back with new themed challenges that make the game more entertaining with unique matches. A new mode called Smash Tour also makes an appearance, and plays out like a Mario Party game on a board where you can go around collecting power-ups and characters to be used in a final battle. The online mode is also a great deal of fun. Smash Bros. Wii U has fixed a lot of problems that the online mode for Brawl had. This new online mode is quick and simple, and gets you into the action right away.

    Pound for pound Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is one of the best games released in 2014. The game is whole lot of fun for any player, young or old. And with the addition of a few friends the game becomes a truly enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  28. cntrl
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely awesome and THE reason why I decided to buy a Wii U next to my Ps4.
    It can be played alone, online in the multiplayer mode or offline with up to 8 people on one console and those 8 player smashes are freaking awesome!! Recommended for everyone who enjoys fighting games, Nintendo characters and party games!
  29. rhenning
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    One of the main reasons my boyfriend and I purchased a Wii U over the Xbox One and PS4. Beautiful graphics, tons of character selection and tons of action packed brawling. This gets my vote for game of the year!
  30. frankwest
    Dec 21, 2014
    3
    Another word for smash absolute crap in terms of playability!

    No more story why did they took it out? It was one way to unlock the characters period! They also cut out some of my best moves like Meta Knight he can't hover up any more like in brawl or Pit he gets a crap recovery instead! Also you can't save pictures as now this is an absolute joke as it says you need a sd in your    Another word for smash absolute crap in terms of playability!

    No more story why did they took it out? It was one way to unlock the characters period!

    They also cut out some of my best moves like Meta Knight he can't hover up any more like in brawl or Pit he gets a crap recovery instead!

    Also you can't save pictures as now this is an absolute joke as it says you need a sd in your wii u to do so that is pointless in brawl you can snap them and save in memory of wii.

    Boring roster too here's a check list of who;

    same boring link check
    same boring toon link check
    same boring falco check
    same boring fox check

    basicly its all the clones yet again and about 5 fire emblem member's why do I bother?

    if they like fire emblem then rename it to fire emblem smash

    sorry but this game reeks of lazyness (haha you see a name in lazyness)

    as ness he is the same too same moves as brawl, so if you plan on getting this for christmas don't bother its the same thing over and over.

    they ban people too for quitting the game I remember brawl we had players quitting the game and nothing is done about it so now you get 10 mins ban

    they changed kirby's voice to a low pitch one now so I am gutted about that too and no more cooking people in brawl so its a overrated game poor standards by Nintendo    … Expand
  31. Diemario
    Dec 21, 2014
    5
    Why it's Brawl all over again come on NINTENDO make new game please as we get stick of these every game is just a add on.

    PS some levels or MOSTLY of the levels they float up and then you try to get back on the level but you die cuz of badly made up level design poor e.g. the STAR FOX level. If you got no friends and brawl anyone you get only 2 mins as in other games like CALL OF    Why it's Brawl all over again come on NINTENDO make new game please as we get stick of these every game is just a add on.

    PS some levels or MOSTLY of the levels they float up and then you try to get back on the level but you die cuz of badly made up level design poor e.g. the STAR FOX level.

    If you got no friends and brawl anyone you get only 2 mins as in other games like CALL OF DUTY gets you 10 mins not 2 so I think I play COD any day.

    Hmm the fighters oh yes big mac oops mean little mac is on it cool who else? Let me see PACEMAN though I hate his moves they slow.

    All I want is more time is that too hard to ask for?

    Yes they cut the damage off the final smash like sonic's, fox's all the strong ones that was in brawl + the slipping around like a goof ball has gone off good too but no SNAKE they put sonic in but not snake.

    so yes a know people will moan at this review but I am making an option of the game :D

    freedom of speech ok one more thing on this one they is a lack of modes I find out no story no nothing just dull in your face fighting only good with friends I like stuff for 1 player mode too so can we have one again Nintendo?

    diemario out love ya    … Expand
  32. hyperbeast321
    Dec 20, 2014
    9
    Well, I don't even know why your still reading this review! Go by this game! Simply put its Smash Bros! The best physics since Melee, and tons of stuff to do! There is your basic Smash, Classic Mode, All Star Mode, Stadium, Vault, and Events like always, but this game also adds Smash Tour, 8 Player Smash, and Special Orders! These modes are fun, and rewarding, if a little uninspired. TheWell, I don't even know why your still reading this review! Go by this game! Simply put its Smash Bros! The best physics since Melee, and tons of stuff to do! There is your basic Smash, Classic Mode, All Star Mode, Stadium, Vault, and Events like always, but this game also adds Smash Tour, 8 Player Smash, and Special Orders! These modes are fun, and rewarding, if a little uninspired. The drawback in this game is that there is no way to win Trophies, Cd's, Special Moves, and Costumes in standard Smash, and it forces you to grind in other modes that you might not like to play in. But that is just the extra stuff. What you really play Smash for is just the regular battles. The roster is huge, and my main switches constantly, because you get better and discover hidden character techniques. Ive changed from Ike to Ganon to Zero Suit Samus to Link to Sheik and have settled on Marth. Each character is so fun to figure out how to use well, that the other problems with this game are meaningless. Its unfair to expect everything perfect in this game, because even if a tenth of it is no good, it is ten times the size of other games, that its such a pointless and minute problem. Finally, I almost forgot to mention Online. It is flawless for the game, but it suffers from the online interactions that the system has, like not being able to read or even be notified when your friend sends you a message, and heck, you have to load an app just to see if your friend is online. But for just playing matches with strangers, it is flawless, assuming you have a good/strong internet connection. This is simply the most refined smash bros to date.… Expand
  33. NPC
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    Seriously, why are you reading this? IT'S SMASH BROS! And I know the hardcores won't like it, but I think it's the best Smash yet. There are tons of modes that are all amazing, awesome new characters, (though I wish there were less clones) and it looks and sounds AMAZING! Go get it, NOW! Well worth the $60.
  34. animeguy321
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    My personal favorite fighting game with a wide variety of characters, stages, and moves. If you have a WII U and 60 dollars, this is a must buy. This game is WELL deserving of the GOTY award, in my opinion, even more-so than GTA V.
  35. ReviewScope
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    I just got this game today after MONTHS of hype, and I have to say...it definitely was worth the wait!.

    Pros: Obvious thing first, the graphics are gorgeous! The game runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second (most of the time, there is lag during online), the colours are extremely vibrant and the animations are masterful! The gameplay and controls are really easy to pick up and learn,    I just got this game today after MONTHS of hype, and I have to say...it definitely was worth the wait!.

    Pros:
    Obvious thing first, the graphics are gorgeous! The game runs at 1080p and 60 frames per second (most of the time, there is lag during online), the colours are extremely vibrant and the animations are masterful!
    The gameplay and controls are really easy to pick up and learn, if you have played Super Smash Bros Brawl on the Wii or the 3DS version of this game, you will master the Wii U version without stress.
    The amount of fighters and stages has increased diversely from Brawl and even has more characters than the 3DS version. All of the stages are really fun to brawl on and there isn't a single stage I didn't like.
    There are tons of new challenges to complete, more trophies and many familiar game modes (Classic, events, stadium, all-stars etc.) return, some with slightly new spins and others in their original former glory!
    One of the main new modes in the game is 8-player smash, which allows you to play with up to 7 other friends or CPU controlled characters, I personally found 8 player smash to be a lot of fun, I haven't had the chance to play with friends yet, but I simply cannot wait to do so!

    Cons:
    Not all of the new modes are awesome, I personally found the Smash Tour mode to be tedious and I personally wouldn't want to sink any of my time into it.

    Overall, Super Smash Bros for Wii U is a fantastic experience, it is by far the best game of 2014 (The only other game from 2014 i have played is FIFA 15, and who would give that a GOTY award?) and because of this game alone, there is absolutely NO reason the Wii U shouldn't be selling well.

    10/10 (The problems aren't even worth mentioning as they are so minute and don't take away from the experience)    … Expand
  36. baford
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    Super Smash Bros for Wii U is the sequel to Melee that we actually wanted. I was dissapointed by the absence of tournament mode and adventure mode, but the multiplayer and online play is everything I hoped the game would be. I would probably give this game a solid 10 if Mr. Game and Watch had been omit from the roster or at the very least had his god-awful alarms and beeping sound effectsSuper Smash Bros for Wii U is the sequel to Melee that we actually wanted. I was dissapointed by the absence of tournament mode and adventure mode, but the multiplayer and online play is everything I hoped the game would be. I would probably give this game a solid 10 if Mr. Game and Watch had been omit from the roster or at the very least had his god-awful alarms and beeping sound effects muted or altered.… Expand
  37. GurinJaw
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    This is one of the most fun games I've ever played, Nintendo did a great job with Smash Bros. for the Wii U, it's really fun with friends and sometimes gets really challenging, great amount of content and I loved how they put so much wonderful soundtracks in it, if anyone doesn't own a Wii U yet, now is the time!
  38. histgar
    Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Amazing in every sense. It really feels like a evolution of the franchise, the worked on every character is simply magic, it feels so smooth. The extensive rooster is extremely fun. The modes are very fun, especially the 8 smash! The beauty of the stages and little details are amazing. It's a product worked with all heart on it. The only negative thing, is that there is no adventure mode,Amazing in every sense. It really feels like a evolution of the franchise, the worked on every character is simply magic, it feels so smooth. The extensive rooster is extremely fun. The modes are very fun, especially the 8 smash! The beauty of the stages and little details are amazing. It's a product worked with all heart on it. The only negative thing, is that there is no adventure mode, it's kind of disappointing, but anyway, it's still a EPIC game. ENJOY!… Expand
  39. Greenicey
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Definitely worth buying for any Wii U owner, and anyone else who loves a party/fighting game in one package. Melee was much more a competitive fighting game, where Brawl was a chaotic smash party. Both are fun to play and engrossing, but that meant Nintendo had two vastly different fan-bases to cater to. The result is a best of both worlds. While not as glitchy and broken as Melee, theDefinitely worth buying for any Wii U owner, and anyone else who loves a party/fighting game in one package. Melee was much more a competitive fighting game, where Brawl was a chaotic smash party. Both are fun to play and engrossing, but that meant Nintendo had two vastly different fan-bases to cater to. The result is a best of both worlds. While not as glitchy and broken as Melee, the game holds up well in 1v1 online smash and is definitely more competitive friendly than Brawl. On the opposite side of the spectrum, offline party is absolutely amazing. The addition of 8-player smash works beautifully and without hiccup. Couple nitpicks though, Amiibo for this game feels just a little bit dumb. You place your amiibo in the game and it can fight with or against and level up. Problem is, that's just about it. Online seems to work most of the time, but every once in a while someone will have a horrible connection and the entire game for everyone is in slo-mo (which was actually kind-of cool....the first time.) Regardless, this is an excellent move for Nintendo, and a real treat for current and hopefully future Wii U owners.… Expand
  40. SonOfThespis
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros for Wii U happens to be the most beautiful Smash game to date, and the best casual title in the series. It fixed everything wrong with brawl, and added so much more to the game. The characters are amazing, and the music is endless. If you're into the competitive scene, then perhaps you should stick to Project M, or Melee, as this game is certainly a casual fighter.Super Smash Bros for Wii U happens to be the most beautiful Smash game to date, and the best casual title in the series. It fixed everything wrong with brawl, and added so much more to the game. The characters are amazing, and the music is endless. If you're into the competitive scene, then perhaps you should stick to Project M, or Melee, as this game is certainly a casual fighter. Nonetheless, I highly recommend picking this game up (with some Amiibos as well!) and having a blast with your friends!… Expand
  41. RoflMaster
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    No adventure mode really? But it's a great game in all other aspects, the roster is huge, the stages are great, and the online and stage builder is a lot better then Brawl's. And there's a TON of content and extra modes to keep you busy for years. Easily the best game on the Wii U so far but could of been a little better.
  42. unclomz
    Dec 8, 2014
    8
    I may be old fashioned but there are a few things I feel I should point out before the never ending swamp of blind love for this game engulfs all of us.

    Il say the positive first the graphics and game modes are simply incredibly a real master peace by Nintendo. The negative well not to be funny right I turned on the game and I find near to a complete roster of characters what the    I may be old fashioned but there are a few things I feel I should point out before the never ending swamp of blind love for this game engulfs all of us.

    Il say the positive first the graphics and game modes are simply incredibly a real master peace by Nintendo.

    The negative well not to be funny right I turned on the game and I find near to a complete roster of characters what the hell!!!! I knwo you can unlock other characters but come on its just silly. Secondly and I know I will get hated for this it does not and I repeat does not have the depth of gameplay as melee.

    All in all a must have for any wii u owner, a very fun experience, and another example of why id rather play my wii u atm then anything else. However is it the best smash bros not in my opinion I prefer melee, do the gamepad controls do it justice not at all, can I be bothered to get game cube adapter that is becoming rare and expensive no, am I content with it on wii u pro controller reasonably. All these people giving it 10 are obviously having a blast and I cant hate on them I'm giving it a solid 8 :)    … Expand
  43. Anebriate
    Dec 8, 2014
    7
    The game is good. Let's get that out of the way, because you probably already knew that.

    Like practically every giant nerd whose review of Smash 4 is in the red, my only concerns about the game are its imperfect and shallow mechanics which, MAKE NO MISTAKE, are a fully intentional and almost comical overcorrection of Melee's depth. I've never seen or heard of a company so determined    The game is good. Let's get that out of the way, because you probably already knew that.

    Like practically every giant nerd whose review of Smash 4 is in the red, my only concerns about the game are its imperfect and shallow mechanics which, MAKE NO MISTAKE, are a fully intentional and almost comical overcorrection of Melee's depth.

    I've never seen or heard of a company so determined to prevent their final product from being enjoyed by as many people as possible. They genuinely, honestly, cannot stand the idea of their game being played in any environment that isn't a spacious, white living-room full of people who don't know what to do with their hands.    … Expand
  44. TheBlondeNerd
    Dec 7, 2014
    9
    Awesome game. Tons of modes and fun to be had along with great visuals and amazing replay value. Trust me you will log over a hundred hours if you intend to complete this game. Classic mode and smash tour are a little bit of a disappointment but they are still fun with friends.
  45. ChoBroooo
    Dec 6, 2014
    10
    Anything you heard about bad about this game, they either
    A. Hate Fun
    B. Hate Nintendo C. Are Sony or Microsoft Fanboys D. Didn't want to try this because they didn't like the 3DS version E. Haven't played it yet This is a great game no matter what anybody says. You could think "Oh, well you are good at the game! I'm terrible!" Well same here. I am terrible at this and find it very    Anything you heard about bad about this game, they either
    A. Hate Fun
    B. Hate Nintendo
    C. Are Sony or Microsoft Fanboys
    D. Didn't want to try this because they didn't like the 3DS version
    E. Haven't played it yet

    This is a great game no matter what anybody says. You could think "Oh, well you are good at the game! I'm terrible!" Well same here. I am terrible at this and find it very fun. You can play with up to 8 PLAYERS! Never have anybody wait for their turn again! There is Amiibo, which yes does cost $12.99 in the US, but it can act as a player. This is the reason to BUY A WII U. It is ultra fun and will keep you entertained for hours. This is the only game, besides LOZ: OoT, I can give a perfect 100. I like Sony, I own a PS4, but this is the best thing ever. If you don't like this, then you hate fun.    … Expand
  46. KevowOfRice
    Dec 5, 2014
    4
    This game's basically the same game as the last 3, but with new characters and a price tag of a triple A game. If you don't want to waste money on a game with barely any content. than play project M. Everyone loves this game just because its made by nintendo and they love the characters, not in the game, but for what made them "them". I cant justify this game being $60. Its really closerThis game's basically the same game as the last 3, but with new characters and a price tag of a triple A game. If you don't want to waste money on a game with barely any content. than play project M. Everyone loves this game just because its made by nintendo and they love the characters, not in the game, but for what made them "them". I cant justify this game being $60. Its really closer to the same game than call of duty is each year. And people hate activision for it. This game took 2 years to make, and its just sad. Really sad.… Expand
  47. ninjamo
    Dec 5, 2014
    3
    Well, it's basically Brawl 2, for better or worse. Before I start; yes, I am one of THOSE people whose favorite Smash Bros. was Melee, so this review may be biased. If you played Melee even remotely competitively, you will likely not enjoy this game.

    First, I'll focus on the good. The HD graphics are very nice, and the FPS is surprisingly stable; even in 8-player matches. Hit effects    Well, it's basically Brawl 2, for better or worse. Before I start; yes, I am one of THOSE people whose favorite Smash Bros. was Melee, so this review may be biased. If you played Melee even remotely competitively, you will likely not enjoy this game.

    First, I'll focus on the good. The HD graphics are very nice, and the FPS is surprisingly stable; even in 8-player matches. Hit effects are flashy and satisfying albeit intrusive at times. The music and sound effects are well done and fitting as usual for a Smash game. They've also added a ton of characters, though some just seem redundant/pointless (Dark Pit).

    Now for the bad; the gameplay. This is where the game is like Brawl in a bad way. It seems Nintendo can't decide weather they want it to be a party game or a competitive game. Everything is so floaty and slow that it almost feels like I'm drunk. The input lag they implemented in Brawl has apparently become a staple, which is just godawful and basically ruins the game. 8-player matches aren't as awesome as they sound; it's utter chaos, and not in good way. At least they got rid of tripping. *shudder*

    While the stages look pretty, most are just a chore to play on. The blast zones are way too large and only serve to exacerbate the floaty slowness. Stage gimmicks and traps are in full effect here, some even worse than Brawl if you can fathom that.

    In the end, the game is just not that fun. I played it at a friend's for a few hours, and I doubt I'll ever play again. Sure, it's flashy and pretty and loaded with content, but lacks good gameplay; the most important feature of any game. I understand that it's a party game and not to be played competitively, but it falls short even in that category. Stick with the Mario racing/sports/party games. At least those are fun.    … Expand
  48. smirnoxo
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    A very beautiful, fun and complete game filled with a lot of modes, a step forward for the franchise. The game offers a lot of replay value for hours and hours of fun. A must-have for every Wii U owner.
  49. jianvamps13
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    now there is no reason for a review, its smash in hd. u can have ur gta next gen ver that finally goes on par with what gamers on pc have been enjoying for months now, but what u wont be experiencing is smash in hd, FOR THE FIRST TIME. this game seems to be a rare occurrence where the user score is lower than the reviewers score, and yet both agree this game is amazing. i own this game andnow there is no reason for a review, its smash in hd. u can have ur gta next gen ver that finally goes on par with what gamers on pc have been enjoying for months now, but what u wont be experiencing is smash in hd, FOR THE FIRST TIME. this game seems to be a rare occurrence where the user score is lower than the reviewers score, and yet both agree this game is amazing. i own this game and ill say this, this game is one of the many reasons to have a wii u. so yah, just read any reviews below or above me and there will have my same thoughts more or less… Expand
  50. hypercat90
    Dec 4, 2014
    9
    I'm really feeling it! What a great game! Granted, it is smash bros., but all the new modes, fighters, stages and even the addition of custom equipment make this game worth it's $60 price tag. I will admit that it is not perfect. The lack of a story mode like in brawl was a major letdown, as was the laggy online and the slightly infuriating lack of the option to turn off stage hazards.I'm really feeling it! What a great game! Granted, it is smash bros., but all the new modes, fighters, stages and even the addition of custom equipment make this game worth it's $60 price tag. I will admit that it is not perfect. The lack of a story mode like in brawl was a major letdown, as was the laggy online and the slightly infuriating lack of the option to turn off stage hazards. (Seriously, I don't feel like fighting ridley and the yellow devil very often, as they interrupt the fight so much. Anyway, I can overlook these things and happily say that this is all I was dreaming of in smash, and even more!… Expand
  51. Kraos_1
    Dec 4, 2014
    9
    Holy crap, this game is fun!

    I remember playing smash when I was younger and it was a blast. I decided to purchase this one to see if my kids would want to play with/against me (I'm 32...they are 10, 8 and 5 1/2). Well....they REALLY wanted to play after seeing me play for a little while. It was awesome seeing the look of pure joy in my kids' faces as they knocked each other, me and    Holy crap, this game is fun!

    I remember playing smash when I was younger and it was a blast. I decided to purchase this one to see if my kids would want to play with/against me (I'm 32...they are 10, 8 and 5 1/2). Well....they REALLY wanted to play after seeing me play for a little while. It was awesome seeing the look of pure joy in my kids' faces as they knocked each other, me and bots off the platforms. They were laughing and cheering for each other...it was pretty cool.

    I would consider this game a 'must buy' for all Wii U owners (not just parents as this game is even fun playing alone).    … Expand
  52. TanoWasim
    Dec 4, 2014
    9
    First of all, I LOVE the online gameplay! No more inviting friends so that you can play together, just go online and done! Works great (if you have a good working internet and mostly better when playing 1on1).

    Characters: Some are just copied and not different, some have too many of the same franchises, but in overall not bad and balanced. For Fun: Definitely Fun-friendly and a lot    First of all, I LOVE the online gameplay! No more inviting friends so that you can play together, just go online and done! Works great (if you have a good working internet and mostly better when playing 1on1).

    Characters: Some are just copied and not different, some have too many of the same franchises, but in overall not bad and balanced.

    For Fun: Definitely Fun-friendly and a lot of new items to throw with
    For Glory: Characters are much better balanced than Brawl. Still not Melee-level, but very good for Wii U.

    Graphics: Amazing for a 2011-console. Frames work great. Minimum bugs.

    In my opinion, a great job from Sakurai, because it is not that easy to keep creating new characters and game modes. This might have been the last Smash.    … Expand
  53. cashless-gamer
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Well.. I can't afford it so.... I don't know... ,but I know that you can't improve what's already perfect........ blah blah blah blah blah blah.. , just filling the posts requirements
  54. robertoil
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. The stages are wonderful, the character roster is huge, it does an excellent job being accessible to all while allowing high-skill competitiveness, and the online gameplay works excellent. It reminded me why I loved Nintendo and Super Smash Bros back in the days. .
  55. BenIsaac
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Not many fighting games appeal to casuals and professionals as much as the super smash bros games have. This newest iteration extends beyond the appeal of the previous games to a great extent. The balancing is done wonderfully to the point where weaknesses were very subtle. Along with the balancing the pacing of this game meshes a perfect medium between the blurringly fast melee and theNot many fighting games appeal to casuals and professionals as much as the super smash bros games have. This newest iteration extends beyond the appeal of the previous games to a great extent. The balancing is done wonderfully to the point where weaknesses were very subtle. Along with the balancing the pacing of this game meshes a perfect medium between the blurringly fast melee and the floatingly slow brawl making this the ultimate competitive iteration! The content added is tremendous and allows players who look for its party/casual aspect will be beyond satisfied with the content along with the addition of 8 player mode making it truly the ultimate party game! It would be truly a mistake to miss out on this gem of a game!… Expand
  56. lgndsgn
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    This is my first SSB, and I'm blown away by the content. There is a LOT to do in this game. The levels and characters are varied and fun to play. Overall, excellent game. Both single player & multiplayer are great.
  57. InfamousRacoon
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Great game, plays good local and online. It's really worth both your money and time, and easily Game Of The Year and maybe even the best game this generation.
  58. TylerBR97
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    Fun game as long as you're with friends, but that is about the only time. 8-player smash, the game mode everyone was so excited for, but I knew was gonna suck. I constantly lose myself. 6-player smash was okay, but 4 remained the best. Online mode is ok. The new maps range from good to bad. I hate how the stage will do more damage to you than the person you're going against. I found myselfFun game as long as you're with friends, but that is about the only time. 8-player smash, the game mode everyone was so excited for, but I knew was gonna suck. I constantly lose myself. 6-player smash was okay, but 4 remained the best. Online mode is ok. The new maps range from good to bad. I hate how the stage will do more damage to you than the person you're going against. I found myself just using the final destination mode on every stage because the new stages blow, ESPECIALLY the Pac-Man stage. The new character additions are meh. I felt they added more characters to the series that don't really need them since they aren't as popular. Not trying to speak for everyone, but every person I have talked to about this games roster said they would have preferred more characters from the Sonic series, the Donkey Kong series, the return of Lucas, the Metroid Series, or the Star-Fox series. The game modes are a disappointment. Most of them are just returns from its predecessors, but they aren't as fun. They ruined Classic Mode. I was so excited to go through it but now its just horrible. Why did they remove going through battles in one go? It isn't a "Classic" mode if they modified it so much. Also, no adventure mode. What were they thinking? Single player in Brawl only lasted for me because there was a story mode. Playing tons of pointless matches alone will only last for so long. Playing Smash with friends, however, is always a fun time. That's where every flaw is negligible. No matter what you're doing, as long as you're playing this with a friend it should be fine. In my case, though, multiplayer is fun but loses its flare in about 45 minutes to an hour before I start getting bored of the same thing over and over again. My friend who I normally play with can play for hours, so I guess that says something. A solid, polished game- undeserving of its god-like praise in my opinion.… Expand
  59. JochiPerez
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Great GAME, the game runs 60 fps, and the game have beautiful graphic. 8 players. I recomended this game, fantstic and great game. Infinte hours of funy moment.
  60. Ibanez89
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Yep. Just when I thought Melee would always be the best one, this come along.
    this game is simply amazing. I have had so much fun and I own both the 3DS and WiiU versions.
    They have simply taken the best elements of every Smash Bros game, and put them into this. There is just the right amount of unlocks and game modes to keep you playing. I have to also mention I love the amiibo    Yep. Just when I thought Melee would always be the best one, this come along.
    this game is simply amazing. I have had so much fun and I own both the 3DS and WiiU versions.
    They have simply taken the best elements of every Smash Bros game, and put them into this. There is just the right amount of unlocks and game modes to keep you playing.
    I have to also mention I love the amiibo feature!
    Just Brilliant.

    10/10 would get smashed again.    … Expand
  61. qqqqqq
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    A new game in the Smash Bros series is always exciting, and this one if no different. With over 50 characters, a great music selection, a stage selection that has some great ideas and great stages, but could be improved, and some great visuals, this game is sure going to be great. But wait-- there's more! 8 Player Smash is a new mode where you won't have to worry about being the 5th personA new game in the Smash Bros series is always exciting, and this one if no different. With over 50 characters, a great music selection, a stage selection that has some great ideas and great stages, but could be improved, and some great visuals, this game is sure going to be great. But wait-- there's more! 8 Player Smash is a new mode where you won't have to worry about being the 5th person ever again! It is only available on some stages, though. There are some great trophies of Nintendo's past, an improved Classic Mode that is tons of fun, and many other exciting modes!

    The trailers for the video really hyped it up, and it was worth the wait! Villager! MegaMan! Rosalina! Greninja! Little Mac! Pac-Man! Palutena! Shulk! Robin! Lucina! Bowser Jr.! Duck Hunt Dog! A great roster, for a great game.    … Expand
  62. fusion_13
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    You only need one word to describe this game, and that's FUN. Smash bros has never looked so good, this is even the best looking Wii U game to date. I still can't believe at how smooth it runs as well, always staying at 60fps. The character roster is easily the best to date with brand new fan favorites like Megaman and Pacman, with also some more obscure ones, that just fit so well like,You only need one word to describe this game, and that's FUN. Smash bros has never looked so good, this is even the best looking Wii U game to date. I still can't believe at how smooth it runs as well, always staying at 60fps. The character roster is easily the best to date with brand new fan favorites like Megaman and Pacman, with also some more obscure ones, that just fit so well like, Wii Fit Trainer and Duck hunt dog. This is my favorite game one the Wii U and a solid GOTY contender.… Expand
  63. RyanA
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    Up to date, I've played at least a virtual console version of each of the games in the series, even two of those fan-made recreations of brawl-> Melee (ish). This one title would fall here in the rating list: Brawl=Melee>(SSB for Wii U)>SSB for 3DS> SSB for N64.
    Characters:
    +a lot +a bit more balanced than previous entries +2/more good and unique newcomers -Clones -Some characters    Up to date, I've played at least a virtual console version of each of the games in the series, even two of those fan-made recreations of brawl-> Melee (ish). This one title would fall here in the rating list: Brawl=Melee>(SSB for Wii U)>SSB for 3DS> SSB for N64.
    Characters:
    +a lot
    +a bit more balanced than previous entries
    +2/more good and unique newcomers
    -Clones
    -Some characters are obviously better than others.
    Stages:
    +A lot
    +large
    -Too many reused stages from previous iterations in the series.
    Modes:
    +a large number
    +Cool new classic mode
    +a lot can now be with a friend
    -No adventure-esque modes
    +/-? Smash Tour.
    Others:
    +Good music
    +Coin mode returns
    +Difficult challenges
    =[Don't know about online play]
    -Music from 3DS doesn't feel right in Wii U version
    -Limited replay-ability (limited fun single-player modes).
    -Touch screen controls on Wii U game pad are limited to non-existent
    Overall, 9.2/10.
    Honestly, though, in my opinion, the most unreasonable scores here are 0-3's and 10's. I find those scores unreasonable because 10 would mean that this game is =/> previous iterations, and 0-3's would be saying that this is a pretty bad game (in which it isn't).    … Expand
  64. Brotmeister
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    For me, playing it the first time in my life, the start was kinda difficult. So after the first time playing it, I didn't really want to play it anymore. I just sucked at it big time. I googled a little bit, watched a few youtube videos and read some stuff about the basics. The next day I tried the stuff I just read and made some minor improvements. From then on I couldn't stop playing it.For me, playing it the first time in my life, the start was kinda difficult. So after the first time playing it, I didn't really want to play it anymore. I just sucked at it big time. I googled a little bit, watched a few youtube videos and read some stuff about the basics. The next day I tried the stuff I just read and made some minor improvements. From then on I couldn't stop playing it. It's so f*ing addicting! =) Didn't see that coming. New favorite all time game. Well of course besides Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii.… Expand
  65. Eliut
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    This game have everything for a hardcore gamer, If you played nintendo from your childhood, you need this game. Leaving aside its gameplay, which has always been very good and has not changed much, Nintendo offers tons of nostalgia: items, music, characters, settings, situations, statistics and more.

    As the saying goes "if it is not broke, do not fix it", the game is perfect with the    This game have everything for a hardcore gamer, If you played nintendo from your childhood, you need this game. Leaving aside its gameplay, which has always been very good and has not changed much, Nintendo offers tons of nostalgia: items, music, characters, settings, situations, statistics and more.

    As the saying goes "if it is not broke, do not fix it", the game is perfect with the same and a lot more.    … Expand
  66. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    10
    Nintendo have done it again. 1080P 60FPS no bugs no patches required no server meltdowns no lag just pure em simple epic fun fun and more fun

    the Wii U screams next gen. The game itself is glorious, amazing it oozes that special Nintendo seal of quality you just dont get from other developers if you have wiiU stop read this just now and go and buy your copy if you dont have a    Nintendo have done it again. 1080P 60FPS no bugs no patches required no server meltdowns no lag just pure em simple epic fun fun and more fun

    the Wii U screams next gen. The game itself is glorious, amazing it oozes that special Nintendo seal of quality you just dont get from other developers

    if you have wiiU stop read this just now and go and buy your copy

    if you dont have a wiiU buy wiiU is the best next gen console .    … Expand
  67. jiiihaad
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    This is my first Smash Bros game so I cant compare this to other Smash games, but I have played Street Fighter 4 few years so I have some experience of fighting games. Playing is fun and kind of "easy", but it still takes skill to win. I would give 9/10, but this game has one VERY big issue. It could be patched, but right now it isnt.

    Game has no option to play online ONLY with certain    This is my first Smash Bros game so I cant compare this to other Smash games, but I have played Street Fighter 4 few years so I have some experience of fighting games. Playing is fun and kind of "easy", but it still takes skill to win. I would give 9/10, but this game has one VERY big issue. It could be patched, but right now it isnt.

    Game has no option to play online ONLY with certain area (asia/europe/usa) or my country. I cant even see my or opponents ping and it is always a gamble if game is even playable. Example: I start to search a game and automaticly joined a game where everyone else is american, now everyones game is ruined cause my ping/latency to usa is bad! Horrible. This is so frustrating cause other online games doesnt have problem like this. Good that it's still possible to play with friends if everyone is on others friend list and then online play is awesome.

    Nintendo plz! I hope this game gets patched soon.    … Expand
  68. Dobber
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    This is a beautiful game made with an obvious passion for gaming and love for the universes it embraces. Buy the game if you have a Wii U, buy a Wii U if you don't. I did and have loved it. Forget it's a Nintendo game, a smash brothers game, and a Wii U game... This is a game of the year game.

    The reason is simple. The gameplay is engaging, loads of fun, and it's surrounded by a    This is a beautiful game made with an obvious passion for gaming and love for the universes it embraces. Buy the game if you have a Wii U, buy a Wii U if you don't. I did and have loved it. Forget it's a Nintendo game, a smash brothers game, and a Wii U game... This is a game of the year game.

    The reason is simple. The gameplay is engaging, loads of fun, and it's surrounded by a level of production value that is unmatched. The fighting is simple enough for a child to pick up and press buttons and enjoy yet nuanced enough for adults and competitors to dive into the deep end and be rewarded for their knowledge of fighting mechanics and character knowledge.

    In my opinion the most important cog to a complete and rewarding gaming experience is in the nuances of gameplay. Smash brothers nails nearly every aspect of the fighting and surrounds it with a coat of polish that is simply sublime. Connecting a signature move like a falcon punch, fireball, or thunderstrike is pure joy. The sound, animations, and responsiveness of pulling it off combine to provide little moments of nostalgic wonder for fans of the characters and more simply for their chosen fighter within the game itself.

    Another aspect of the game that must be touched on is the staggering amount of options, customizations, unlockables, challengs, achievements, and game modes packed into the product. Each is filled with polish and is an impressive amount of work and thought into each and will push the game into the 100 hour+ range.

    The only knock on the game is that online can have lag which I'd estimate one in eight matches sees gameplay slow to a crawl for a small period.

    Go buy this smashing game and play it with or without your bros!    … Expand
  69. TheDarkKnight22
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    Before this game i thought there was never going to be a super smash brothers game that topped super smash brothers melee for me. Super smash brothers melee felt so good and it was one of the best fighters in my opinion. Brawl felt good but it took some steps back with the multiplayer. Super smash brothers for wii u is the super smash brothers game i have always wanted. the localBefore this game i thought there was never going to be a super smash brothers game that topped super smash brothers melee for me. Super smash brothers melee felt so good and it was one of the best fighters in my opinion. Brawl felt good but it took some steps back with the multiplayer. Super smash brothers for wii u is the super smash brothers game i have always wanted. the local multiplayer is great. the singleplayer is great and everything about this game is great. the online multiplayer works pretty good but sometimes 4 player smash with people all around the world can lead to some minor lag that can be bothersome. if the game had better 4 player online it would be a 10 for me… Expand
  70. makosheva7
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    This Nintendo consoles iteration is filled to the brim with content. From a revamped Classic mode to Special Orders, you'll be spending a lot of time trying to even touch one of the numerous game modes.

    The presentation and graphics are actually stunning apart from a few old stages that didn't really get an HD treatment in my opinion (Bridge of Eldin, I'm looking at you). The character    This Nintendo consoles iteration is filled to the brim with content. From a revamped Classic mode to Special Orders, you'll be spending a lot of time trying to even touch one of the numerous game modes.

    The presentation and graphics are actually stunning apart from a few old stages that didn't really get an HD treatment in my opinion (Bridge of Eldin, I'm looking at you). The character roster is also very big this time around and surprisingly balanced (Greninja is a bit cheap, especially online).

    Speaking of online in terms of game modes I think it's near perfect but in terms of performance I did experience some lag but let me tell you it's a LOT better than Brawl was in this aspect.

    Last complaint is that I really wanted another Subspace Emissary type of story just like in Brawl. That instead of Smash Tour would have been so much better.

    I'm giving it a 10/10 just because I can't go in between so I guess I'm saying I recommend this to anyone.    … Expand
  71. WRR
    Nov 30, 2014
    10
    This is the best game ever!!!! I love the 8 player smash! (But, lol I need to sit on my mom's exercise ball because the stages are huge! I'm only 10.) The final smashes are better than ever, and the characters rock! With an exception for Jigglypuff. I'm just loving this game! But why is it ranked lower than brawl? In brawl you have to unlock the characters by playing story mode! But ohThis is the best game ever!!!! I love the 8 player smash! (But, lol I need to sit on my mom's exercise ball because the stages are huge! I'm only 10.) The final smashes are better than ever, and the characters rock! With an exception for Jigglypuff. I'm just loving this game! But why is it ranked lower than brawl? In brawl you have to unlock the characters by playing story mode! But oh well, this is the best game ever! (At least until the next one comes out #:D)… Expand
  72. cortez1094
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    I love this game. I was already prepared to buy this game 2 years ago. I fell in love with the super smash bros series when it came out with in 1999. It was amazing and this is just as amazing. I will say that this game is nearly flawless. The only thing I don't like about the game is smash tour and that is because I don't understand the point of it. But besides that I love this game. FromI love this game. I was already prepared to buy this game 2 years ago. I fell in love with the super smash bros series when it came out with in 1999. It was amazing and this is just as amazing. I will say that this game is nearly flawless. The only thing I don't like about the game is smash tour and that is because I don't understand the point of it. But besides that I love this game. From the characters to the event mode you won't have a dull moment with the game. Trust me you will love it.… Expand
  73. maicone60
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    This is an utterly fantastic game: massive roster, incredible amount of content, great with friends or just solo. Nintendo has done it again! More than enough reason to purchase a Wii U if you have not done so already.
  74. thatreviewer
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    Fairly good game!
    Ultimately, it isn;t the definitive edition of Smash Bros. that everyone was talking about. Some people make it out to be more than it actually is. But, that doesn't stop it from being a very fun and enjoyable experience!
    As an avid Smash Bros. predictor, I was slightly disappointed that the roster wasn;t bigger, but it strikes a balance never seen before in a Smash    Fairly good game!
    Ultimately, it isn;t the definitive edition of Smash Bros. that everyone was talking about. Some people make it out to be more than it actually is. But, that doesn't stop it from being a very fun and enjoyable experience!
    As an avid Smash Bros. predictor, I was slightly disappointed that the roster wasn;t bigger, but it strikes a balance never seen before in a Smash Bros. game (no completely overpowered characters that have been discovered so far), and customizing character's abilities and specials adds a butt-ton of replay value.
    The new modes are all pretty fun too (including Smash Tour, as long as you have a friend with you), but they can get stale after a while. I suggest rotating what you do to provide a bigger variety in gameplay experience.
    The stages are incredible- the best of any Smash Bros. game to date. And we get a ton of great music scores to boot as well! Well over 50% of them are going to be going on my phone.
    Overall, it makes some slight but successful changes to the Smash Bros. formula and is a blast to play with friends. I give it a 9.5 (rounded up to a 10).    … Expand
  75. sid77
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    Nintendo have done it again. 1080P 60FPS no bugs no patches required no server meltdowns. Welcome to the Next Gen party because right now it beats the PS4 and XB1 hands down! Yes I have a PS4 and the Wii U screams next gen. The game itself is glorious, it oozes that special Nintendo seal of quality you just dont get from other developers. Long live Nintendo!!
  76. Tehemai
    Nov 29, 2014
    1
    I'd like to start off as saying I've been a die hard fan of the series ever since the first game came out. I have logged well over 300 hours on each playing it both as a party game and a serious fighting game. That's why it pains me to give this new entry such a low score.

    Smash bros has always been a series that went above and beyond expectations. This game however is barely able to    I'd like to start off as saying I've been a die hard fan of the series ever since the first game came out. I have logged well over 300 hours on each playing it both as a party game and a serious fighting game. That's why it pains me to give this new entry such a low score.

    Smash bros has always been a series that went above and beyond expectations. This game however is barely able to deliver enough to call itself a new game. It reuses so many resources from its predecessors. Never before has an entry reused so many old stages, character models or music. This alone would not necessarily be a bad thing if they used that saved time and money to introduce more new content than one would expect.

    Unfortunately they did not. They introduce just barely as much new content as you would expect from a smash bros that was built from the ground up (not one that reuses most of its assets). There's about a dozen new character (including clones), 2 dozen new stages, 2 or 3 small new modes, some online improvements,etc. Nothing wow, no huge numbers anywhere. Pretty standard stuff.

    Had the high amount of copy paste been the only thing to criticize from the game, I'd have given it a 8/10. The score of a solid game, just not one of a new or exciting one. That is not the case though as they removed so much content. They completely removed any semblance of the biggest single player mode of the game, adventure mode. That alone is like removing 20-30% of the games content. No more new monsters or familiar ones, no more huge expansive platforming stages with secrets, no more cutscenes, nothing. Just gone as if nothing. Not only that, they removed several characters. This includes possibly the most unique character of the game, the Ice Climbers. Another noteworthy one is the immensely popular Snake. These are huge losses.

    Given all this, it's hard to say if the exchange of content is even the least bit beneficial at time. Some of the new modes are not very fun at all. The 8 player mode is far too chaotic for even an expert to be able to follow and is very hard to get going with actual people. The Smash Tour just tries to mix two very different genres and yields very poor results. The rest are decent additions but nothing to write home about.

    The cherry on top that seals it's score is that they decided to sell a very cruel DLC for an already seemingly incomplete Smash Bros game. This DLC requires you to buy 2 copies of this game, one for each Nintendo platform, to gain access to a character that is not even new to the series. It is also pretty clear that they intend to sell even more dlc afterwards. For a game in which I cannot figure out where the extra effort from all these cut corners went, I cannot help but question their integrity when they chose to do this.

    Some have called this Brawl 2.0, but that statement to me sounds very generous. Luckily enough for it, it is still a solid game. Just not a solid sequel. I do not recommend it for people that owned brawl, perhaps even melee. Still, thanks to the solid foundation of it's predecessors, Smash Bros Wii U is still a solid title for those new to the series.    … Expand
  77. SidTheEpic
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    This game is flat-out AMAZING. I really like it, it's definitely a improvement, for most things, though.

    The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are gorgeous. 8-player smash is awesome and the big stages are fine. If you don't have a large TV, it's gonna suck though. Classic looks confusing, but it really isn't. The mini-games are quite cool and the new Smash Tour is good. I recommend    This game is flat-out AMAZING. I really like it, it's definitely a improvement, for most things, though.

    The gameplay is amazing and the graphics are gorgeous. 8-player smash is awesome and the big stages are fine. If you don't have a large TV, it's gonna suck though. Classic looks confusing, but it really isn't. The mini-games are quite cool and the new Smash Tour is good. I recommend playing with people, because the CPU in Smash Tour can... team up against you... :l
    One of the few negative things is the Stage Builder, it's alright, but there are only 4 different special things, it also sucks that the Magma doesn't K.O when you are over 100% damage. You can't place much if your map is based on specials. There is no lag online, as far as I can tell. I haven't tested Amiibo with this game yet, but from what I saw, it looks cool. I'm not gonna say more, because I want you to see the rest for yourself.

    #GreninjaMasterRace    … Expand
  78. Kenmei
    Nov 29, 2014
    10
    This is classic Smash Bros. at its finest. It's a wonderful game and, even though a few character choices confused me, this is still an updated version of probably one of the most popular games in the world. I do have a problem with them forcing you to buy both the Wii U version and 3DS version to get a character, possibly even future ones, but I can't fault them for bringing smash intoThis is classic Smash Bros. at its finest. It's a wonderful game and, even though a few character choices confused me, this is still an updated version of probably one of the most popular games in the world. I do have a problem with them forcing you to buy both the Wii U version and 3DS version to get a character, possibly even future ones, but I can't fault them for bringing smash into the modern systems. The game was really meant to be played on a Gamecube controller so get an adapter if you can find one or if Nintendo decides to release more adaptors.… Expand
  79. benbenius
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is an excellent game. It isn't perfect, however. The lack of a Subspace Emissary sequel is disappointing, and the classic mode, as well as All-Star mode don't put up a big challenge. The biggest challenges are in Crazy Orders, and playing against trained amiibo. The problem with these is that Crazy Orders is difficult to get into, as it costs 5000 coins, whichSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U is an excellent game. It isn't perfect, however. The lack of a Subspace Emissary sequel is disappointing, and the classic mode, as well as All-Star mode don't put up a big challenge. The biggest challenges are in Crazy Orders, and playing against trained amiibo. The problem with these is that Crazy Orders is difficult to get into, as it costs 5000 coins, which is a lot. Amiibo cost $13, which is almost like sucking money away if you're a collector. I find myself playing against one amiibo because I don't have others. I also find myself gambling all of my money on the online Spectate system in order to play Crazy Orders. The only other challenge is in Master Orders with Home-Run Contest. Who the heck can get 4000 feet? I do enjoy this game, and the graphics are quite something. I also really like the songs in the game.… Expand
  80. mykellinden
    Nov 28, 2014
    7
    Super Smash Brothers for Wii U has all of the hallmarks of past Smash Brothers games. Yet it takes that concept and builds upon it in a way previously not done.
    However, despite all of the heavenly reviews this game has received, I do have a couple of qualms with the game. Through my extensive playing of the game, I have encountered minor graphic glitches with the game (that I am sure    Super Smash Brothers for Wii U has all of the hallmarks of past Smash Brothers games. Yet it takes that concept and builds upon it in a way previously not done.
    However, despite all of the heavenly reviews this game has received, I do have a couple of qualms with the game. Through my extensive playing of the game, I have encountered minor graphic glitches with the game (that I am sure will be fixed through updates), and upon closely examining the Challenges board found in the Main Menu...I came to notice that several of the requirements to unlock things on the Challenges board can really only be done by someone who is an absolute expert with the game.
    My last major qualm is the Stage Builder. So much more could've been done with the Builder, yet in some ways I feel that the selection of actual items to place on-stage is even more limited than Brawl. HOWEVER...I do love that our stages can finally be whatever shape we want it to be.

    Overall, I LIKE Smash Wii U, but I do not obsessively LOVE it.    … Expand
  81. Khaliszt
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    For me, the best game so far this year. It's extremely fun to play, there are tons of different character/movements, game modes, the maps are awesome, music is spectacular. 10/10 in every sense. You can play it online, multiplayer or alone and always have fun. And actually up to +4 people can play it at once (something starting to be unusual lately, thanks Nintendo for keeping good oldFor me, the best game so far this year. It's extremely fun to play, there are tons of different character/movements, game modes, the maps are awesome, music is spectacular. 10/10 in every sense. You can play it online, multiplayer or alone and always have fun. And actually up to +4 people can play it at once (something starting to be unusual lately, thanks Nintendo for keeping good old traditions). Competitively can vary according to what you're looking for and there are even customizable features. Just perfect. A perfect game overall.… Expand
  82. ekolite82
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    I never was a real big fan of Smash Bros. I liked Melee, but this game just totally blew me away. Best fighting fun since I was playing Street Fighter II in the arcades. But even better than that. Easy 10/10 for me.
  83. GCube2000
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Best game on Wii U ever. The game play is great, the graphics are great, the online is great. Everything about it is great. I found no problems with the game. 8 player smash is a great introduction to the series. Single Player is better than ever. The Mii fighters and Amiibos really help make this the best Smash Bros. game I've ever played.
  84. fijiboy
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    this feels like brawl remastered with new characters. nothing wrong with that. its great to have a new and improved smash bros. if you any of the others, you know exactly what to expect. I'm a little sad that there is no adventure mode but that's not really what smash bros is about anyways
  85. spi280
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    being a smash bros game of course its great and this is my favorite yet. smash wii u has a massive roster, there are very few stages I didn't like (unlike the 3ds version), and tons of things to do both single player and multiplayer which in my opinion make up for the lack of an adventure mode. lots of people hated the new "smash tour" mode but personally me and my friends thought it wasbeing a smash bros game of course its great and this is my favorite yet. smash wii u has a massive roster, there are very few stages I didn't like (unlike the 3ds version), and tons of things to do both single player and multiplayer which in my opinion make up for the lack of an adventure mode. lots of people hated the new "smash tour" mode but personally me and my friends thought it was great, its a mix of Mario party and smash fights and I can't see why anyone would hate that. my only problem with smash wii u is that a few characters are unbalanced (Little Mac and Ganondorf I'm looking at you) but that's such a minor complaint it doesn't ruin the game for me at all.… Expand
  86. Stefan10
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros for Wii U is one of the most amazing games I have ever played. It has tons of content and the new modes are very good. 8-player smash is stunning and the graphics are some of the best, the wii u has to offer. This is a real nex gen game.
  87. alphaomega88
    Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Amazing Smash, best yet, controls are near perfect being easy to pick up but hard to master, more modes and things to do than you can shake a stick at, and just great fun.
  88. smellymetal
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    If I would rate the game with the fighting-only in mind, then it would be a 10. It's the smash formula perfected, polished, made more enjoyable than ever.
    HOWEVER it worries me when people give this game only perfect 10's...for me it's a solid 8, it's a great game but there are 3 points that are pretty annoying. First, the controls. I am used to the 3DS iteration and honestly I don't like    If I would rate the game with the fighting-only in mind, then it would be a 10. It's the smash formula perfected, polished, made more enjoyable than ever.
    HOWEVER it worries me when people give this game only perfect 10's...for me it's a solid 8, it's a great game but there are 3 points that are pretty annoying. First, the controls. I am used to the 3DS iteration and honestly I don't like the way commands work on Wii U. Why change it? On 3DS you could change the default controls, but TELL ME WHY on the Wii U version you can't, but the workaround is: you have to register a "nickname" for the controls, then you have to manually select your name after you selected a character, if you wanna play with custom controls. This is really lame (especially some modes won't remember your last choice). Even more lame if you're the only one using your Wii U at home. I wish Nintendo will patch this! I also hate the fact that sometimes you are against an opponent and the hitbox is acting kinda strange; the hit is registered BEHIND the opponent and it misses. You have to face your opponent properly but the annoying thing is the way character moves. It's a common occurrence to miss items because you moved too far. It's like the analog stick is too sensible - sometimes it's just hard to get EXACTLY where you wanted. It can lead to some frustration in fights.
    The second point is: the lack of "Adventure" mode made me speechless. As a lover of the "Subspace Emissary" mode (or whatever stupid name that was) back in the day I am left wanting more. The adventure mode on 3DS was OK, why leave it out? I absolutely hated the board game. It feels like Super Smash could have easily packed more stuff, or "better" stuff, as brawl did back in the day.
    The third and last point is the presentation. I hate the layout, the menus, the interface feels messy and too chaotic IMHO I see it's a common complaint with a lot of people, not only me...
    I would say Super Smash is a solid game that works but it's not a reason to add an extra point, I see a lot of people do, and it makes me sad this gen when you see that it becomes an extra point to have a working game out of the box. It's how every game should be. It's the way all Nintendo games always been. We should remove points when games don't work, not add points just because they work.
    Now I must praise Nintendo for including demos of the original games behind most characters. There's also so many "collectibles" in the game (Sakurai-style) your head will spin. I must give an extra point because of it. Despite its flaws, you can tell the game was made with love for the characters and the retro games are a great addition.
    Anyway...everything I wrote is my opinion, and my opinion ONLY, and because it's under 9 I feel I will get downvoted like crazy but I just wanted to speak out about this game's issues because there are quite a few IMHO. Still a solid & fun game. Recommended (if not a 'must have') if you own a Wii U! /Peace    … Expand
  89. BDarius213
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Such an unbelievably awesome, fun, and gorgeous looking game. Waited all these years for it and it finally came. Better than the 3DS version by a long shot, and the perfect speed of gameplay with NO TRIPPING. 8-Player Smash is also amazing and fits well. I just wish that there were more stages to play on, as well as there be certain stages where you can play up to 5-6 people maximum. AsSuch an unbelievably awesome, fun, and gorgeous looking game. Waited all these years for it and it finally came. Better than the 3DS version by a long shot, and the perfect speed of gameplay with NO TRIPPING. 8-Player Smash is also amazing and fits well. I just wish that there were more stages to play on, as well as there be certain stages where you can play up to 5-6 people maximum. As awesome as this game is, it's still not finished. Only 1 Smash 64 stage, Mewtwo coming later, Miiverse stage, Tournament mode, etc. I will buy every last one of the DLC packs when they do arrive, but with all this said; BUY THIS GAME NOW. The hype was forever real and you will not regret it.… Expand
  90. RealityCheck303
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    This is the first game I've played this year that wasn't a let down, and worked like it was supposed to day 1, I have to give Smash points just for that. I love all the new characters and all of the classic ones as well. Which have even more alternate colors/ costumes this time around. I haven't gotten to experience 8 - player smash with friends but I have played it with 2 human playersThis is the first game I've played this year that wasn't a let down, and worked like it was supposed to day 1, I have to give Smash points just for that. I love all the new characters and all of the classic ones as well. Which have even more alternate colors/ costumes this time around. I haven't gotten to experience 8 - player smash with friends but I have played it with 2 human players and 6 Ai, and even that is pure chaos and good fun. I was never too fond of online play in the previous installment but teaming up with a friend to take on two other players is just awesome, it is by far the funnest mode for me. There was a tiny learning curve this time around even though I grew up playing smash all the way back on N64. You really need to learn one character well if you want to play really competitive. All in all this game did not disappoint there is a lot of fun to be had here, especially with friends (makes for a great drinking games with buddies as well).… Expand
  91. baloon123
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    This game is the game that i have been waiting for.It takes the best elements of both brawl and Melee and improves upon them. This is the best Smash bros game ever made
  92. Tavi88
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    As a melee player, I can definetely say this different but in a good way.

    1.The curve of learning advanced tactics is just as extense
    2. It is fast paced.
    3. The changes made at edge grabbing mechanics are an evolution to the series.
    4. The roster is incredible.
    5. It is competitive.

    Enjoy gaming!
  93. Lopsided_Pasta
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    Smash is back, better than ever. The mechanics are much more quick-paced like Melee as opposed to the sluggish Brawl physics. However, while the core requirements are meant, a few minor things do irk me about this title.

    For one, all but 9 characters are given to you at the start. While that may sound awesome initially, I found the rewarding system of character unlocks was all but gone    Smash is back, better than ever. The mechanics are much more quick-paced like Melee as opposed to the sluggish Brawl physics. However, while the core requirements are meant, a few minor things do irk me about this title.

    For one, all but 9 characters are given to you at the start. While that may sound awesome initially, I found the rewarding system of character unlocks was all but gone in this title.

    Secondly, the Classic mode is pretty weird this time around. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but it seems to be some strange battle royale system that's never adequately explained.

    Lastly, and this is the biggest issue, the target smash system. Target smash was in its prime back in Melee when each character had their own, charater-specific stages. In brawl, they pussied out and gave us just a few generic stages that could be played on with any character. But in SSBWiiU, they completely ruin this once mighty minigame. Instead of breaking the targets yourself, you launch a bomb across a field into a group of structures containing targets (sound familiar?). The result is a train wreck of an experience. The glass cage which surrounds your starting platform seldom ever breaks, resulting in all too many infuriating explosions at ground zero. On the off chance that you can actually manage to propel the explosive through the cage, what follows is an underwhelming cutscene of an explosion. The Target Smash in this game just isn't fun; it's a poor man's Angry Birds.

    However, SSBWiiU is filled to the brim and above with content, and anything I haven't mentioned above works flawlessly and provides more entertainment then the past installments put together. It's been a while since I felt so in need of video game time, most games aren't that addicting to me anymore. But this title keeps calling me back. Now if you'll excuse me...    … Expand
  94. AlPasas
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    The best fighting game of the year and the best game of the year. Finally the true sequel for SSB 64 has arrived, graphics are smooth and sharp, game-play feels just right - not too fast not too slow. This is just another one of those top quality games on Nintendo consoles that just oozes love. I know it's only the first day, but after a couple of hours, I could already tell that I wouldThe best fighting game of the year and the best game of the year. Finally the true sequel for SSB 64 has arrived, graphics are smooth and sharp, game-play feels just right - not too fast not too slow. This is just another one of those top quality games on Nintendo consoles that just oozes love. I know it's only the first day, but after a couple of hours, I could already tell that I would keep playing this game for years to come. Congratulations, Sakurai, it seems like you've produced yet another masterpiece.… Expand
  95. vitalemrecords
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Smash Bros for the Wii U is the best Smash Bros game ever. The balancing is splendid. The new characters are crazy. I like the idea that you can change the moves of all of the characters. There is SO MUCH CONTENT HERE. This game unfolds as you play it. The people who gave it negative reviews couldn't have played the game long enough to see what the game has to offer. I've picked upSmash Bros for the Wii U is the best Smash Bros game ever. The balancing is splendid. The new characters are crazy. I like the idea that you can change the moves of all of the characters. There is SO MUCH CONTENT HERE. This game unfolds as you play it. The people who gave it negative reviews couldn't have played the game long enough to see what the game has to offer. I've picked up 3 amiibos so far - and at about level 18 - they start to beat me pretty consistently. So I'm showing my hand there - I'm not great at Smash Bros. But I love playing.… Expand
  96. Balystyk
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    I'm giving this game a solid 10/10 simply because I believe they've done all that was necessary to make this game the top notch beast that it is, everything about this game is proper, the graphics, the fighting and the fighters. This game still has all that we smashers love about SSB and more, the new characters are refreshing and new and add some new excitement to the already wickedI'm giving this game a solid 10/10 simply because I believe they've done all that was necessary to make this game the top notch beast that it is, everything about this game is proper, the graphics, the fighting and the fighters. This game still has all that we smashers love about SSB and more, the new characters are refreshing and new and add some new excitement to the already wicked awesome smash bros series. There isn't much more I can say because practically everyone has covered it. I truly believe this game will be a contender for GOTY. You'll always have whiners but in the end, this game is a masterpiece and one game I know I will be enjoying thoroughly for a very long time to come.

    My top 3 Characters for Brawl were: Toon Link, Ike and Mr. Game & Watch

    My top 3 Characters for SSB:WiiU are: Ike, Little Mac and Link

    I HIGHLY recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of smash! :)    … Expand
  97. Ireland914
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Highest rating I will give a game is usually a 9 but this game comes so close to flawless, I have to give it a 10. In a time when blockbuster releases commonly come out with game-breaking bugs, a major release from Nintendo is usually a breathe of fresh air. Smash Bros. absolutely follows this precedent.

    There is great variety in character choices, stages, and a TON of    Highest rating I will give a game is usually a 9 but this game comes so close to flawless, I have to give it a 10. In a time when blockbuster releases commonly come out with game-breaking bugs, a major release from Nintendo is usually a breathe of fresh air. Smash Bros. absolutely follows this precedent.

    There is great variety in character choices, stages, and a TON of unlockable/collectible content. And of course, the multiplayer both online and offline is amazing. Games with this much polish and content are hard to come by these days and this one definitely satisfies. As per usual to the Smash Bros. series, this game appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers and does a great fan service to its players.

    If I had to pick a flaw (and it's hard to find one), I would only complain about the lack of a deep single player experience like what was in Brawl. I understand their reasoning for not including one and of course, the multiplayer is by far the most important part of the game.

    Smash Bros. is well-worth buying a Wii U console for if you've been waiting. There are several solid titles out but this one takes the cake. Very fine work from Nintendo and many hours of enjoyment to be had with this gem.    … Expand
  98. Joakojm
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Te best game for players who want to play and having fun, solo or with friends!!! Smash gives lots of ways of having fun in this game nothing else to ask for!!
  99. pfatium
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    SANIC THE HEDGEHORG IS IN IT 10/10 GAME SPOT 2014 jgfjhesghbf bnvjahgbhafbadhfvjhavkfafbafkjbkjabfjawjbfajkwbfja GG no re game of the century better then sanic boom but barley because we all know that sanic explosion is the most sublime game ever created
  100. timbosly
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This game is quite simply the best game Nintendo has made yet. The graphics are amazing, the amount of content for this game is fantastic. Best fighting game ever made and a great way to play with friends.
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Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2015
    90
    It would not be easy to find another game that offers so much content. [02/2015, p.61]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    100
    It's everything I wanted it to be, and Melee's true successor. [Issue#257, p.60]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 31, 2015
    93
    A sprawling ode to Nintendo and punching, this'll keep fans scrapping for years to come. [Feb 2015, p.66]
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