Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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8.9

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  1. Tony0715
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This is honestly the bes smash game ever. Maybe the first to get a GOTY award. 8 player smash threw new like into an already fast paced game. I can't go back to Brawl after I played this and I probably won't ever again. I felt the new smash bros couldn't add new modes but it did. Master & Crazy Orders are a great mode if you are evr bored with Classic or All-Star. You will always want toThis is honestly the bes smash game ever. Maybe the first to get a GOTY award. 8 player smash threw new like into an already fast paced game. I can't go back to Brawl after I played this and I probably won't ever again. I felt the new smash bros couldn't add new modes but it did. Master & Crazy Orders are a great mode if you are evr bored with Classic or All-Star. You will always want to keep playing. Amiibos in this game are better than I thought. My LVL 50 Link can beat me most of the time and I am pretty good. This is a must have for any Wii U owner and looks beautiful with 1080p 60fps with never any slow down. Online is 10 times better that the 3DS edition. Not much lag and I have average internet. This game is great and should be played by anyone 10/10… Expand
  2. gregsilva4
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    loads of fun! unlike my other games i cant stop playing this game reminds me of how much fun I had as a kid with the first smash bros. unlike every major game released this year that didn't deliver or reach its expectations this delivers even if its solo game play or multiplayer this game will keep you entertained
  3. Lord_Xandin
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    That is one of the best games i have ever played, but after experiencing an adventure mode in brawl and loved it the lack of something similar hurts. In the end the game is almost perfect and i would give a 9.5 but I can only put 9 or 10
  4. LuigiCuau
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Un juego que todo usuario de Wii U debe de tener de ley, tenemos gran variedad de personajes y escenarios, muchas variedades de juegos, jugar cooperativo el ALL STAR, CLASIC, etc, las peleas con 8 PLAYERS son de lo mejor y muy divertidas, un OST de 10, no hay queja en la música, pero tiene unas cosas malas que son:

    1 Dr Mario y Dark pit personajes innecesarios, hace falta más villanos    Un juego que todo usuario de Wii U debe de tener de ley, tenemos gran variedad de personajes y escenarios, muchas variedades de juegos, jugar cooperativo el ALL STAR, CLASIC, etc, las peleas con 8 PLAYERS son de lo mejor y muy divertidas, un OST de 10, no hay queja en la música, pero tiene unas cosas malas que son:

    1 Dr Mario y Dark pit personajes innecesarios, hace falta más villanos
    2 Muchos Pokémon, en un futuro sera Nintendo VS Pokémon
    3 No hay EMISARIO SUB ESPACIAL, el SMASH PARTY es aburrido

    De hay en fuera es una obra de arte como juego y corre a 1080p en 60fp    … Expand
  5. Phinix
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    I come from a casual Smashing background with no experience in the real competitive scene. To me it's a party game with a learning curve that can keep you amused and bettering yourself for hours upon hours. I imagine I'll attend some competitive events as a spectator if the Smash eSports scene takes off again with this iteration, but overall my interest is essentially casual while writingI come from a casual Smashing background with no experience in the real competitive scene. To me it's a party game with a learning curve that can keep you amused and bettering yourself for hours upon hours. I imagine I'll attend some competitive events as a spectator if the Smash eSports scene takes off again with this iteration, but overall my interest is essentially casual while writing this review.

    That said, this is a fantastic new addition to the series. We had a "Smash Bash" party the day after release and had an absolute blast. Smash 4 is still a phenomenal party game and with the 8 player Smash you can involve just about everyone who's interested in playing simultaneously at modest gatherings.

    Almost everything about this game is stellar, so let me just list my minor gripes:
    - Smash Tour is somewhat dull
    - There is no Smash Run like 3DS Smash on the Wii-U, only the aforementioned Tour
    - Acquiring duplicate moves, trophies and customization items can be frustrating
    - Sometimes the controllers get glitchy when you're using GameCube and/or Pro Controllers
    - My friends are better than me

    So Smash Tour is a board game adaptation of Smash Run. It's much less engaging in my opinion. In fact, it honestly just about puts me to sleep. Going between monotonous board movement and playing matches with characters you don't choose just isn't all that enjoyable to me. I really wish they would have just kept Smash Run on the Wii-U just like 3DS instead of this mode.

    As for the controller issue I mentioned, we had particular trouble with the GameCube controller adapter, but it was easily rectified by unplugging the GameCube controller and plugging it back in. Sometimes our Pro controllers would send inputs without us touching them as well, forcing us to reboot the entire system to resolve. Overall though, we may have spent a total of 15-20 minutes fighting buggy controllers during a 10 hour Smash session, much of which had 7-8 players going... so it's really not that bad.

    Those negative points aside, this game is nearly perfect.

    The interface is fluid and beautiful. The game's graphics are simply astounding. I think I've only noticed one shadow in the Orbital Assault stage that I didn't like. There was a bit of feathered dithering going on that catches my eye. Otherwise the texturing, shading and lighting of the game looks so great it's unbelievable. It's about the most "realistic" cartoony graphics experience I've ever seen.

    Gameplay is very smooth. In the 30+ hours I've put in so far I think I've noticed two instances of framerate drops... and it could have even been my imagination. I can't believe how smoothly things run in 8-man Smash. I was entirely anticipating a bit of a stuttery situation when things got heavy, but saw nothing of the sort.

    I love what they've done with the game's mechanics too. Movesets feel mostly balanced and there have been improvements that I feel add to the competitive potential of the game. The Equipment customization is a neat system that adds to my enjoyment. When I don't feel like improving my game, I can still lazily farm better equipment, which has its own form of amusement and a feeling of progression.

    There's so much content in this release and [almost] all of it has immense value to provide. Even the Angry Birds ripoff iteration of Target Smash can be fun and challenging. Events are great, the Co-Op/Competitive opportunities are prolific, and every mode aside from Smash Tour is super fun and well polished.

    I have to give this title a 10. Even though I had negative points to express, there's just no way it's deserving of a score so low as 9. If I didn't already have a Wii-U for Bayonetta 2 and Hyrule Warriors, this game would have easily pushed me to pick one up. Super Smash Bros 4 is a fantastic title supplementing a legendary series.    … Expand
  6. Carlosjim
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Great game, Looks beautiful, plays great on the GameCube controller, Almost no visible lag online and 8 player smash can be lots of fun with loads of friends around. Great game congrats Nintendo.
  7. ridemooses
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    I've owned all the Smash games and this one is the finest yet. Robust gameplay and an extensive amount of modes, in addition to the classic multiplayer Smash. Nintendo did an excellent job improve on some of the issues with Brawl and Melee while keeping some of the things that work well. Even the Amiibo's are an interesting touch and add a new novelty, and certainly what will be a veryI've owned all the Smash games and this one is the finest yet. Robust gameplay and an extensive amount of modes, in addition to the classic multiplayer Smash. Nintendo did an excellent job improve on some of the issues with Brawl and Melee while keeping some of the things that work well. Even the Amiibo's are an interesting touch and add a new novelty, and certainly what will be a very popular stocking stuffer.

    Very few games are perfect and this is no exception, some of the modes and menu's add some confusion and there is some imbalance to the game, however this is a must play for any Nintendo fan.    … Expand
  8. Undeadbobop
    Nov 24, 2014
    6
    alot of the characters feel like brawl, no story mode though D: just a bunch of oddly place modes, that feel like they are out of place and more like menus. the game really feels barried in a cluster of massive amounts of menus, and the game has a few unlockable characters but if feels like you start off with way too many. I often forget what is behind which menus and just want to playalot of the characters feel like brawl, no story mode though D: just a bunch of oddly place modes, that feel like they are out of place and more like menus. the game really feels barried in a cluster of massive amounts of menus, and the game has a few unlockable characters but if feels like you start off with way too many. I often forget what is behind which menus and just want to play classic mode for the most part, which feels very odd and is less fun than previous smashes. Don't get me wrong its a fun game but I been playing since the first smash bros and singleplayer modes were always very important to me, now they feel shoved in a corner deep under menus.

    The more I play it the less I like it. They didn't put anywhere near enough content that matters.
    Lets face it there is a lot of problems with this game and the fact people are in denial of these problems worries me a lot. Heck the most of the game is menus, and without any reason, it is litterally filler content the game with no core game there. It isn't bad but it is no way good. I am heavily disappointed in the game, and in the community.    … Expand
  9. JN1306
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    It`s smash...do I need to say more Tons of modes tons of characters and tons of fun. The roster is the best it has ever been and the characters seems balanced
  10. Hjkathman
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    throughout all of gaming history, generations of gamers have been defined by one game, Super Smash Brothers. The fun game play is often associated with memories of playing with your friends for hours on end. With each new installation, i get excited because i know that this game will potential forge life lasting relationships. this is not the exception for the newest smash brothers. Thethroughout all of gaming history, generations of gamers have been defined by one game, Super Smash Brothers. The fun game play is often associated with memories of playing with your friends for hours on end. With each new installation, i get excited because i know that this game will potential forge life lasting relationships. this is not the exception for the newest smash brothers. The Wii U version retains many of the core mechanics of previous versions, though it should be noted that the latest version does everything it can to to cater to some of the most competitive players. With Final Destination mode, the new custom fighters system, and the game cube controller adapter added for the benefit of competitive player. what results is a smash brothers with the widest range for players. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the previous installations of the game.… Expand
  11. masterhoodwinke
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    This is a masterpiece of gaming. I've been waiting for a title on Wii U that really justifies the console, Super Smash Bros does so with flying colors. One can see the Incredible polish and refinement on this game.

    Buy it and support a really fantastic game! I have never really given a game a 10 out of 10 before, but this truly deserves it.
  12. mikemoncada
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Beautiful Graphics, Smooth gameplay.

    Being able to customize my mii and get it to fight Link and zelda is just mind blowing.

    10/10 i'd say if you ask me.
  13. torak11
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Amazing, Simply amazing, a clear step up from brawl. Plenty of new features and returning features to keep you entertained, a good line up of fighters, and game modes that are fun and interesting. That being said, it has been made clear that the game does not have an adventure or "story" mode, but don't let this dissuade you, the game is just fine without an adventure mode. Besides, thereAmazing, Simply amazing, a clear step up from brawl. Plenty of new features and returning features to keep you entertained, a good line up of fighters, and game modes that are fun and interesting. That being said, it has been made clear that the game does not have an adventure or "story" mode, but don't let this dissuade you, the game is just fine without an adventure mode. Besides, there was no story mode in the first game, and the stories in melee and brawl we'rent exactly stellar or well written, and weren't the focus of the game. Don't let the lack of a story mode be a turn off, you'll hardly notice it among everything else they added.

    Although the 8-Player game mode might seem to be chaotic at first, no one said you had to use all 8 player slots. With the 8-player mode, you can also have 5, 6, or 7 players if you want. The Sage builder has also been improved and is much more flexible than brawls. We also have an improved challenge mode, and a new co-op classic mode as well.

    We have all the the standard modes brawl had (minus sse), all of which have been polished to a shine and tweaked to near perfection. Last but not least, Nintendo cleaned up and fixed smash bros online, no lag whatsoever (unless your internet sucks), smooth as silk. All in all, Smash bros Wii U is an almost perfect game.

    I would highly recommend this game to any Nintendo gamer and smash bros fan.    … Expand
  14. Slsr
    Nov 24, 2014
    6
    It is fun game in local but that's it. Online with more than 2 players rather often has issues that are really annoying, can't really give such game high rating as this ultimately is multiplayer game. Single player mode really seems more like way to learn characters than actual game, expected I guess but still totally wasn't impressed by that regardless. This would be solid 8/10 title forIt is fun game in local but that's it. Online with more than 2 players rather often has issues that are really annoying, can't really give such game high rating as this ultimately is multiplayer game. Single player mode really seems more like way to learn characters than actual game, expected I guess but still totally wasn't impressed by that regardless. This would be solid 8/10 title for me but online being not up the par can't really give it all that high score, I feel online is equally important mode to local play anyway and for me personally it is even more important than local. That said, naturally there is no way I am going to give this good score as it is now, if anything i am being generous as basically whole game is rather broken for me. hopefully nintendo manages to make online better, I shall raise my rating then.… Expand
  15. Shmowzow
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    Games like these remind me why developers should never give up on couch-play. Really; nothing is more fun than just inviting a bunch of people over to play 4, 6 or even 8 players! There is so much content in this game, and the characters are unique and fun to master. I've only scratched the surface of this game. Just so much fun :) If you have a Wii U, then you HAVE to buy this game. NotGames like these remind me why developers should never give up on couch-play. Really; nothing is more fun than just inviting a bunch of people over to play 4, 6 or even 8 players! There is so much content in this game, and the characters are unique and fun to master. I've only scratched the surface of this game. Just so much fun :) If you have a Wii U, then you HAVE to buy this game. Not buying this game is a sin if you own a Wii U. Really, you owe it to yourself to buy this game.… Expand
  16. Brc123
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    I will start off by saying this game is NOT perfect. All the 10/10 reviews seem to only be focusing on the good and not the bad.

    The game looks fantastic, plays fantastic, and the soundtrack (like usual) is awesome.Classic mode is pretty cool with different intensities and choosable routes. Stage builder is more customizable than ever and is easy to use, but it would be nice if you    I will start off by saying this game is NOT perfect. All the 10/10 reviews seem to only be focusing on the good and not the bad.

    The game looks fantastic, plays fantastic, and the soundtrack (like usual) is awesome.Classic mode is pretty cool with different intensities and choosable routes. Stage builder is more customizable than ever and is easy to use, but it would be nice if you could do 8-player battles on them. Some of the new characters are awesome like Rosalina and Luma, Mega man, Pacman, etc. They balanced OP characters from brawl *cough* Meta Knight. And the new items are fun.
    If you were used to the controls from its 3ds counterpart, the grab has changed and is now the ZR and ZL and shielding is R and L. This threw me off as the 3ds 's default grabbing was L and default shielding was R. I am aware you can change the controls under a name and select the name before playing, but with gamemodes like smash tour and events, I am forced to use the default controls, which I will always screw up using. That was one of many flaws this game hosts. The content feels sort of lacking, with no story or adventure mode to play through, instead you have many gamemodes that either are stupid and not needed or just boring. All-star mode remains unchanged from the 3ds version, aside from facing fighters in reverse-chronological order. 8-player mode was a welcome concept that allows more than 4 players to join in, but if you are playing with all 8 players it is too chaotic and the maps you are restricted to play on seem a little odd. Crazy orders are pretty fun, but master orders seem rather unnecessary and I feel like they were just put there as a content filler. Smash tour is pretty boring and very disorienting as so much is going on at once, and the stats and fighters on your team are extremely small and hard to read.
    You are given way too many characters and stages already unlocked off the bat which are way easier to unlock compared to previous games, which takes a lot of the fun, challenge and replay value out of the game. There are too many retro stages (which aren't even organized/separated from new ones) and not enough new, creative stages. Cool characters like Ice Climbers, Snake, Lucas and Wolf were ripped from the roster in replacement for stupid clones like Dark Pit and Dr. Mario.
    Easily the worst part of the game is the online. I don't even bother playing free-for-all matches as all it takes is one person with a bad connection to turn 2 minutes into 6 minutes of laggy hell and if you try to leave you are temporarily banned. It is beyond me why 'For Glory' free-for-all matches and team matches are timed. However 1-on-1 for glory matches are quite smooth and thankfully are stocked.

    Let me reiterate by saying, this game is great, but far from perfect. I would rate it 7.5 out of ten but since that's not possible, for now, it is a 7/10.    … Expand
  17. Daveisonline
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    It's certainly a fantastic game no question about that, and certainly one Wii U owners should own especially for when you have friends come around.

    Is it the best Wii U game out there? Close but not quite. I think Bayonetta 2 currently hold that title, which seems strange let me tell you, though I ain't Complaining. PROS # Its Still the same Smash Bros that we all got around the    It's certainly a fantastic game no question about that, and certainly one Wii U owners should own especially for when you have friends come around.

    Is it the best Wii U game out there? Close but not quite. I think Bayonetta 2 currently hold that title, which seems strange let me tell you, though I ain't Complaining.

    PROS

    # Its Still the same Smash Bros that we all got around the couch for in the Gamecube and Wii days, It strikes the right balance as being faster than Brawl though not as fast as Melee, just that right balance that I like

    # The character roster is impressive, one of the strongest I've seen in a fighting game just outside of Marvel VS Capcom 2, I especially like some the new characters, I really grew fond of Shulk and Pac-Man rather quickly.

    # 8 Player Smash is really fun, my personal preference is 6 as I feel that's the right balance of players on the field without being too chaotic.

    # LOTS of unlockables, they will certainly keep you busy for weeks on end.

    WHAT I DON'T LIKE

    # The Menu's are a bit tricky to navigate, the fact that some buttons are smaller than others and not very well titled makes them a bit of a hassle to navigate.

    # Lots of recycled assets in the form of Stages and Music tracks, while they are nice to see return I would have appreciated a bit more originality.

    # Smash Tour is lame. Its too randomised and a bit of a slog to be enjoyable. My friends and I tried it twice, the 2nd time when we knew what we were doing and didn't go back to it..

    # Classic mode shares a really annoying gripe I have with Kid Icarus: Uprising, and that is when you die the difficulty is automatically lowered. URRRGHHH DON'T F*****G DO THAT SAKURAI, IT FEELS INCREDIBLY CONDESCENDING AS IF THE GAME IS SAYING: "Oh its too hard for you? Let me make it easier" NO!!! I want to learn from my mistakes not have the experienced dumbed down.    … Expand
  18. GameDude2030
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    There was no doubt in my mind that this game will deliver. So many characters, so many stages, so many features, and everything leads into so much fun! Smash Bros. for Wii U is an incredible fighting party game that continues to amaze me on how much there is in this game alone. From 8-player Smash, to stage builder, to Event Mode, to the newly renovated Classic mode, to the onlineThere was no doubt in my mind that this game will deliver. So many characters, so many stages, so many features, and everything leads into so much fun! Smash Bros. for Wii U is an incredible fighting party game that continues to amaze me on how much there is in this game alone. From 8-player Smash, to stage builder, to Event Mode, to the newly renovated Classic mode, to the online capabilities, there is so much to do. If you have a Wii U, there's no excuse in not buying this game. If you don't have a Wii U, you should consider for this game, along with many other games in the Wii U library.… Expand
  19. Zin_49
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    This game is amazing, improves in every aspect from the previous Smash Bros, and the fighting is as perfect as ever. The new modes are fantastically fun and 8 Smash Brawl is pure chaos but hilarious with friends. Everything new that was introduced is marvelous.

    A few downsides though is how there is no Story Mode like the one in Brawl (Subspace Emissary) I really enjoyed it and was    This game is amazing, improves in every aspect from the previous Smash Bros, and the fighting is as perfect as ever. The new modes are fantastically fun and 8 Smash Brawl is pure chaos but hilarious with friends. Everything new that was introduced is marvelous.

    A few downsides though is how there is no Story Mode like the one in Brawl (Subspace Emissary) I really enjoyed it and was hoping for a new one. Also Smash Tour can be confusing at times and be a little tricky, also the amount of clones (Dr. Mario and Dark Pit?) is just isn't a good choice.

    But with that in mind Smash is one of the greatest games I played, Definitely is Game of The Year for me.    … Expand
  20. vinestone
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    If you are looking for the definition edition of Smash Bros than look no further. The Wii U version has more characters (with some fine new additions such as Pac-Man and the Duck Hunt Dog), a plethora of soundtracks (over 300), gorgeous level design with some interesting twists (Metroid Pyrosphere) and tons fan service. Although the game is not perfect, many of the stages are rehashes fromIf you are looking for the definition edition of Smash Bros than look no further. The Wii U version has more characters (with some fine new additions such as Pac-Man and the Duck Hunt Dog), a plethora of soundtracks (over 300), gorgeous level design with some interesting twists (Metroid Pyrosphere) and tons fan service. Although the game is not perfect, many of the stages are rehashes from previous games, and the character lineup although impressive feels slightly less substantial than in past games. The character and stage customization options are a nice touch, but do feel a bit limited, and the new Smash Tour feature is rather bland. On the up side the HD graphics are amazing, the combat is tight and responsive, a nice cross between Melee and Brawl, and the 8-player smash is wonderfully chaotic. If you don’t like Smash Bros than this won’t change your opinion, but if you love the series than this is the best yet!… Expand
  21. TheEpicSheep
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    How else can I put it into words? Its Smash Brothers.

    Online is great, the new features make the game more fast paced and awesome, I love the new characters, Ambiios are a nice new feature and the board game kicks ass. However, the reason why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is I wish that they could have add in story mode like SSB Brawl. I know, it's focusing on being more competitive,    How else can I put it into words? Its Smash Brothers.

    Online is great, the new features make the game more fast paced and awesome, I love the new characters, Ambiios are a nice new feature and the board game kicks ass. However, the reason why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is I wish that they could have add in story mode like SSB Brawl. I know, it's focusing on being more competitive, but story mode was my favorite feature in SSB Brawl due to seeing what would happen if you mix a Nintendo character with another and see what would happen if they react to each other. Overall, this game kicks ass in everyway. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  22. Alexiace
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    Fantastic! The graphics are a welcome and they really make this game look superb. Eight player smash is the most chaotic thing ever but on a big enough stage it can be great fun. I feel like smash tour would only be good with four people who have a good understanding of every character and I prefer smash run way more. There is great music, the stages are excellent, all the controllerFantastic! The graphics are a welcome and they really make this game look superb. Eight player smash is the most chaotic thing ever but on a big enough stage it can be great fun. I feel like smash tour would only be good with four people who have a good understanding of every character and I prefer smash run way more. There is great music, the stages are excellent, all the controller options are great, and i think it is one of my favorite games ever. But there is one massive problem with this game, if you have played the 3ds version, the gameplay feels very similar. But if you havent played the 3ds version or if you just want both for the dlc this game is definitely worth your money.… Expand
  23. Rarewarefan64
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    With a ridiculous amount of content, phenomenal graphics that even run and outpace other current generation systems, the Wii U has found another killer app. Though, it is not just the content that has increased and improved, but the controller options are practically endless and the amount of players on screen is just staggering at 8 players running very smoothly at a crisp and silky 1080pWith a ridiculous amount of content, phenomenal graphics that even run and outpace other current generation systems, the Wii U has found another killer app. Though, it is not just the content that has increased and improved, but the controller options are practically endless and the amount of players on screen is just staggering at 8 players running very smoothly at a crisp and silky 1080p 60fps. That is just impressive on its own terms. The new stages are enjoyable and the way the game celebrates Nintendo history is glorious. And one more part, the online is (from what I've experienced), very smooth! This is another game of the year contender along with other games!… Expand
  24. EFYevan
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    This really is the most "FUN" you will have with a video game this year! If you don't currently have a Wii U, this is THE reason to get one! This literally has months and months of features that are all a blast to play! My kids love it, my extended family loves it - it really is the perfect game for all ages! 10/10. Well done, Nintendo!
  25. alyssonaraujo
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Absolutely perfect game, with huge amount of content. Very well polished, the level of details are stunning. See all this beloved characters united makes a wonderful experience that only Nintendo is capable of. The graphics are crisp and the animations are very fluid. There´s a lot of things for everyone to enjoy in this game. I love it, my wife loves it and my 5 years son is absolutely inAbsolutely perfect game, with huge amount of content. Very well polished, the level of details are stunning. See all this beloved characters united makes a wonderful experience that only Nintendo is capable of. The graphics are crisp and the animations are very fluid. There´s a lot of things for everyone to enjoy in this game. I love it, my wife loves it and my 5 years son is absolutely in love with it. Every Wii U owner must have this.… Expand
  26. Jave
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Just when you think a game can't get better, here comes Nintendo & shows us that they can take a great game & make it greater. Super Smash Bros. for the wii u is such a fun game, well polished bug free just a great experience overall
  27. KrakenAttack
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This is it... The most beautiful thing to come out from Nintendo for a very long time. The definitive version of Smash! Absolutely do not listen to the few negative user reviews on here. Look at the majority and you be the judge. :D

    I admire Nintendo for how the release complete titles with ZERO bugs. A polished product out the gates. That's how it is suppose to be. Functioning online    This is it... The most beautiful thing to come out from Nintendo for a very long time. The definitive version of Smash! Absolutely do not listen to the few negative user reviews on here. Look at the majority and you be the judge. :D

    I admire Nintendo for how the release complete titles with ZERO bugs. A polished product out the gates. That's how it is suppose to be. Functioning online keeps me at it for hours. amiibos are awesome, and fun addition. It really feels like you have a personalized training buddy/self-aware terminator version rival. I got attached to mine after it started kicking my butt and "adapting". This is easily the best game of 2014. Nintendo is going to have a good holiday season!

    I digitally downloaded my copy off the store because I want Smash Bros to be a permanent part of my console along with Mario Kart 8. Wii U is easily becoming my favorite console. And thank you Nintendo for bringing Mewtwo back this coming Spring!    … Expand
  28. FisgonMorboson
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Well here comes the latest installment on the Smash games. I can't believe it has been a long time since it was announced back on E3 2011. Sadly it is a lackluster compared to Brawl. Brawl would had been the perfect game if Mega Man had been in it. When Mega Man was announced in the game, sadly it was such a lackluster as Snake took away his momentum. Why does Mega Man look like a midgetWell here comes the latest installment on the Smash games. I can't believe it has been a long time since it was announced back on E3 2011. Sadly it is a lackluster compared to Brawl. Brawl would had been the perfect game if Mega Man had been in it. When Mega Man was announced in the game, sadly it was such a lackluster as Snake took away his momentum. Why does Mega Man look like a midget when in other games he has the right proportions on how he would look on a non-8bit representation? Snake may be gone but I miss Audi Famam Illius, Smash needed melodies like those, instead of the ones we have now, oh but we are going back to the roots thanks to obsessive Melee fans...

    Still the game looks great in HD. But it needed both better music and a proper look on Mega Man. And I am giving it a perfect score in order to be able to battle the GTA V remake in even more HD, and Dragon Age which are lower games to Smash. Oh but nowadays, people want hardcore games when these people only want casual stuff to show up they are so tech savvy. I miss the days when videogames were for videogamers and not posers who just get in for fashion. Still, game of the year. But sadly Nintendo will fall.    … Expand
  29. ICanNeverLie
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    An absolute work of art. Anyone who doesn't rate this higher than 8/10 is either not being honest with the rating or don't actually own the game. Every aspect of SMASH Wii U is perfectly polished, and there's simply no denying that.
    This is an absolute gem of a game, but it won't win game of the year. Some 3rd party is going to pay to earn game of the year.
    But in all honesty? This game    An absolute work of art. Anyone who doesn't rate this higher than 8/10 is either not being honest with the rating or don't actually own the game. Every aspect of SMASH Wii U is perfectly polished, and there's simply no denying that.
    This is an absolute gem of a game, but it won't win game of the year. Some 3rd party is going to pay to earn game of the year.
    But in all honesty? This game deserves game of the year, hands down.    … Expand
  30. Drakon
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This game made me squirm my worm, its completely over 9000, and I felt young again, I no longer need my life alert, no wait, HELP I'VE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP. I will just read 50 shades of grey until I die, and I will be happy.
  31. Thebluehydra
    Nov 22, 2014
    4
    Only slightly better than the 3DS version in that the controls are actually bearable. Otherwise it's just more of the same; more tacked-on features that don't add anything new or screw up things that were perfectly fine in the first place. And yes, I'm still bitter about the Ice Climbers.
  32. motleycruefan
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game!
    Pros:
    Great graphics
    Great rounds
    Great Music
    Great fighting
    Great moves
    Happy you can make your own mii's
    Happy characters have different smash ball attacks.
    Love the new Classic mode.
    Love All Star mode.
    Love the 8 man brawl
    Happy 15 minute brawl is gone.
    Happy Mewtwo is a DLC

    Happy for new modes.
    Happy with the general idea.

    Cons
    Disappointed Wolf, Ice Climbers, and Snake didn't return.
    Disappointed you started out with most of the characters.

    As you can see, the pros greatly outnumber the cons.
    I highly suggest you get this game. It is totally worth 60$! If you don't have it, then you aren't human.
    (Unless you don't have a Wii U and/or are too poor to get it.)

    Stop reading this and go get it!    … Expand
  33. subpop
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Reasons you should buy Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    - It's FUN! - It can be enjoyed by those who play casually, and competitively. (Easy to play, hard to master.) - Local Multiplayer is a blast (Imagine 8 player Smash Bros at a birthday party, you'd be the coolest kid in town!) - Online works pretty great so far. If you play with people who have a solid internet connection, you'll    Reasons you should buy Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    - It's FUN!
    - It can be enjoyed by those who play casually, and competitively. (Easy to play, hard to master.)
    - Local Multiplayer is a blast (Imagine 8 player Smash Bros at a birthday party, you'd be the coolest kid in town!)
    - Online works pretty great so far. If you play with people who have a solid internet connection, you'll have plenty of fun with little hiccups.
    - LOADS of your favorite Nintendo characters!
    - Tons of unlockable content for completionists!
    - Amiibo's are a great deal for those who love adding a little bit of content to their game, and to their desks! They work with other Nintendo titles, and they look surprisingly great for $13 bucks!
    - It's made with heart. Seriously, with all of the recent games releasing that are loaded with game breaking bugs, it's nice to see something made with such quality

    I could go on, but you should really experience this one yourself. Well worth the purchase, and will keep you coming back to play. If you were contemplating on picking up a Wii U, the time is RIGHT NOW!    … Expand
  34. amstans
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    I normally don't play games like this but I bought it to get the 2 CD bonus soundtrack when you buy the 3DS Smash and the Wii U Smash. I also really liked the Smash posters Club Nintendo sent me. Needless to say the soundtrack is amazing enough on it's own to convince this gamer to buy both versions. I spent a couple hours playing with a friend and it was really hard to put down. TheI normally don't play games like this but I bought it to get the 2 CD bonus soundtrack when you buy the 3DS Smash and the Wii U Smash. I also really liked the Smash posters Club Nintendo sent me. Needless to say the soundtrack is amazing enough on it's own to convince this gamer to buy both versions. I spent a couple hours playing with a friend and it was really hard to put down. The graphics are gorgeous and well thought out. All of the stages are breathtaking and unpredictable. There were a number of surprises I won't list here as spoilers. I'm glad Nintendo offers free promotions or I don't know if I would have bothered with this fantastic game!!… Expand
  35. Fuchsi
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Its the second coming of jesus,on the one side we can demand the lost adventure mode but in my opinion the gameplay and the charackters are the best in the series,also the stages are fine
  36. linkamo
    Nov 22, 2014
    3
    First we had “Super Smash. Bros.” Then we had “Melee.” Then it was “Brawl.” And now, it’s “4.” Or, “WiiU.” Take your pick.

    Unfortunately, the lack of creativity in the title reflects a lack of creativity in the game, too. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this is the weakest of the Smash Bros. series. In a nutshell, here’s why (with more elaboration below): 1) No new Adventure    First we had “Super Smash. Bros.” Then we had “Melee.” Then it was “Brawl.” And now, it’s “4.” Or, “WiiU.” Take your pick.

    Unfortunately, the lack of creativity in the title reflects a lack of creativity in the game, too. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this is the weakest of the Smash Bros. series.

    In a nutshell, here’s why (with more elaboration below):

    1) No new Adventure Mode
    2) Old modes aren’t as fun
    3) Worst replay value of the series
    4) Way too gimmicky
    5) “Brawl 2.0” would’ve been an appropriate title

    1) First and most glaringly, there is no Adventure Mode like there has been in the past two games. The closest you get to an Adventure Mode is the “Smash Tour,” which is a super confusing game board that culminates in a regular Smash Bros. match anyway. Without that Adventure Mode, I feel like I’m meaninglessly playing the game over and over without any kind of real direction. Instead of slowly learning how characters work and unlocking players as the story goes on, the game starts with most of the characters already unlocked and you’re just supposed to play endless matchups until you get the hang of each character.

    2) As you would expect it to, Smash 4 offers most of the same game modes that its predecessors have. Except, this version has not only failed to build upon previous versions, but actually takes a step backward. Classic mode is clunky and awkward: why can’t I just go through a lineup of matches like in past versions? Adventure mode is okay (and I like the concept of fighting characters in reverse chronological order), but I still think Brawl takes the cake on this one.

    3) Saying that a Smash Bros. title has poor replay value is not what you would expect, but that’s what you get here. Part of this is because there’s no Adventure Mode. But mainly, this is because there are so many tedious events to do with each character – like home run challenge, endless smash, cruel smash, etc. – that there is no way I am going to set a record for each individual character as I have in Melee and Brawl.

    4) Throughout the game, you’re collecting these power-ups that are supposed to power-up your “create your own” character. The problem is, I have no interest in creating a character and having them get powered up. This is Smash Bros., not an RPG. Unless I’m playing an Adventure Mode (and not against other people), I want an even match every time. The thought that some obsessive player is currently focusing on powering up his character, and can someday play against me and have a huge advantage because of all the equipment they’ve found, is a very disheartening one. I feel that too much time was spent on gimmicks like these and not enough was spent on actual gameplay.

    5) The worst part about this game is that it’s basically another “Brawl” and not much else. 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?”) Of all the new characters, I was only excited about 5 of them.

    The levels are perhaps the most disappointing part of this game. 21 of these game’s levels are identical versions of past games. Listen, everyone likes retro and to see new versions of old levels re-appear, but this shouldn’t be the emphasis. There are only 25 new levels, and keeping in mind that “new” often just means a platform with a new background. I would say there’s only about a dozen truly “new” levels being offered here.

    That’s not to say there wasn’t effort put into the game. The game is polished and doesn’t lag (unless you’re online), and the 8-player smash option is a great improvement. I am very pleased with the additions of Pac-Man, Mega Man, Little Mac, Duck Hunt, and the bosses that appear on some stages. Also, the Event Mode seems to be the best of the all the Smashes so far.

    Otherwise though, I just feel like all the effort was put into the wrong places. Here I am, on Day 2 of owning this game, and I’ve already lost interest in playing it much more because I’ve already unlocked all the characters and have just a couple stages left to unlock.

    So, go ahead and click “this review wasn’t helpful," but I am thoroughly disappointed with this title. I plan to return to Hyrule Warriors as soon as the new DLC is released this coming week, and maybe even sooner.    … Expand
  37. icecreamperson
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Simply put this game is amazing! It's a game you need in your life! There's loads of content, great graphics, and overall just a suburb video game. I think we look back at this game like how we look back at melee 10/10
  38. SirIanAsh
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    Oh my god, the most beautiful game that ever existed.
    The Smash Team put it all in on this one, the game has tons of different gamemodes and different ways to play, this is the true smash game... With it's beautiful 1080p 60fps, unique stages and fighters, this is probably the game with the most replay value ever.

    All in all, this game is just fun at its best.
  39. Skoots
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Picked this title up last night and boy is it fun. I know a game is a hit when we send our 6 year old daughter to sleep and me and the old lady sneak back out and play all the coop content. There is a lot to do in the game and it takes the solid gameplay and gives it different arenas to fight in.

    9/10 It are good, You buy now. :p
  40. NegativeJay
    Nov 22, 2014
    4
    The playability and the control are still the same, so nothing to complain about there. There is no single player campaign or adventure mode. The on-line fighting options are just as weak and limited as in "Brawl". No decent unlockables, the majority of good features are already unlocked. Unless you are playing at home with friends or have the time to do so, do not purchase this game.The playability and the control are still the same, so nothing to complain about there. There is no single player campaign or adventure mode. The on-line fighting options are just as weak and limited as in "Brawl". No decent unlockables, the majority of good features are already unlocked. Unless you are playing at home with friends or have the time to do so, do not purchase this game. I'll be trying to return my copy today. Very disappointing Nintendo, don't believe the hype. This coming from an avid smash bros. fan.… Expand
  41. Dub0011
    Nov 22, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing with great replay value and enough content to keep you entertained for a long time, The game is just great to play with your friends and family on as no two matches are the same.
  42. Hockey
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. B,......."............. Bbbbbbbnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnbbbbbbbbb
  43. timmyrw55
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game. However, Super Smash Bros for Wii U comes as close to perfection as you can get. With great and diverse characters, well-designed stages, beautiful music, glorious graphics, engaging game modes, and honestly one of the best multiplayer experiences I have ever been a part of, Smash Bros is why you should finally own a Wii U.

    One of the things    There is no such thing as a perfect game. However, Super Smash Bros for Wii U comes as close to perfection as you can get. With great and diverse characters, well-designed stages, beautiful music, glorious graphics, engaging game modes, and honestly one of the best multiplayer experiences I have ever been a part of, Smash Bros is why you should finally own a Wii U.

    One of the things that surprised me the most was how diverse and fun the new characters were to play as. Little Mac with his unique K.O. punch, Shulk with his multiple play-styles, Villager's incredible fun and unique moveset, and I have just scratched the surface. These new characters, along with improvements to the old characters, gives the best roster of the series hands-down. And the control of these characters are amazing, being simple to use yet complex to master. And with some many different controller options (wii remote, gamepad, gamecube controller, pro controller, classic controller, wii remote w/ nunchuck, 3ds) you are going to find your comfortable controller option.

    Multiplayer is unbelievable. 8-player smash, while taking some time getting used to, is so chaotic, engaging, and fun. And that's the best word for smash bros: fun. Esp. fun with friends but even on the solo side. Classic mode is revamped and is the best version in the series yet, by actually choosing what fights you want to fight. Event mode, Special orders, there is just so much replay value.

    My only complaint is Smash Run. It's very underwhelming, confusing, and more of a drag than anything. I give credit for trying something new, but this isn't how it should be done. One dull mode doesn't stop this game though, not at all. You have challenges to complete, trophies to buy, music to collect, modes to conquer, endless hours of fun here.

    Pros
    +MULTIPLAYER (2-player, 4-player, 8, whatever! It's a blast and brings friends together)
    +Diverse characters
    +Excellent stages (Donkey Kong's foreground and background, Mario Galaxy, etc)
    +Control and so many controller options
    +Beautiful Graphics
    +Nostalgic Music(what'd you expect?)
    +All the fantastic game modes
    +So much to do and experience in this game
    +Solo play is NOT a drag! Just as fun!
    +I can go on and on. This is just a wonderful experience.

    Cons
    -Smash Run is very confusing, not worth your time
    -Major nit-pick but I hate how most characters are unlocked from the very beginning! Like NO!

    Score-9.9/10(Rounds to 10/10)
    Not perfection, but pretty dang close. Seriously, buy this game. It's one of the many reasons to own a WiiU and it is the ultimate party game. I am not sure if this is my favorite game in the series, I'll see in the upcoming games of play. However it is off to a wonderful start.    … Expand
  44. Spman2099
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    So, this is a game that does everything it is supposed to do. That is absolutely a compliment, by the way. The inclusion of the board game mode (also known as "Smash Tour") is a welcome addition. The cast of characters is robust and colourful. Generally, this is just a great entry into a very enjoyable series of games.

    However, the online is a huge disappointment. There is no option to    So, this is a game that does everything it is supposed to do. That is absolutely a compliment, by the way. The inclusion of the board game mode (also known as "Smash Tour") is a welcome addition. The cast of characters is robust and colourful. Generally, this is just a great entry into a very enjoyable series of games.

    However, the online is a huge disappointment. There is no option to play with stocks (or stocks with a time limit). By not providing this option it essentially ruins the online experience for people who greatly prefer using stock mode. Indeed, this is the tournament standard (with a time limit allocated, of course). Unfortunately, this incredibly ridiculous oversight, means that the online mode may as well not exist for many Smash players.

    Unfortunately, this seems to be Nintendo's way. They produce great content, but their inability to listen to their fans always leads to some awkward weakness that would have been incredibly easy to avoid.

    Still, this is a great game. Nintendo has crafted a wonderful game for people to play with their friends, just not online.    … Expand
  45. eyb0ss
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    People who say that this game is 10/10, or even 9/10, are sadly mistaken I have to say. While Smash Bros for Wii U is an excellent party game with a high production value and WONDERFUL art style (literally I could not praise the visuals enough) its flaws lie in its inability to stand up to the first two games in the series. Brawl was inarguably football field of a step backwards for thePeople who say that this game is 10/10, or even 9/10, are sadly mistaken I have to say. While Smash Bros for Wii U is an excellent party game with a high production value and WONDERFUL art style (literally I could not praise the visuals enough) its flaws lie in its inability to stand up to the first two games in the series. Brawl was inarguably football field of a step backwards for the series. This game feels like Brawl 2, not Super Smash Brothers 4. Like Brawl, the combat is still sluggish, the characters are still unbalanced, but the introduction of ledge stealing ruins the combat which the series did right in Melee and 64. This being said, it is still SMASH BROS! Its fun to play with friends, and the introduction of 8 player smash is a huge step forward for the casual side of the series. Music is great, as expected, and the art style causes the game to look infinitely better than the previous games in the series. The removal of tripping is huge step forward as well. But the game still lacks hitstun, making true combos rare, and the lack of movement options is still disappointing. Chain throwing was removed entirely as well, and I can't tell if that is a good or bad thing. But again, the serious lack of skill required to win is a huge flaw. Ledge guarding is almost completely gone, which removes a huge element of smash bros that has been included since 64, and remained in Brawl. This game is going to have little to no competitive longevity, and will probably be abandoned by mid-level casuals in favor of melee soon. Great game overall, would give 7.8/10 for having too much water.… Expand
  46. kooltrex
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is PERFECT. I mean it my personal hands down GOTY! Its so hard to describe its just one of the bext fighting games I have EVER played period go out and buy this game NOW!
  47. SuperLuigiBrosZ
    Nov 21, 2014
    0
    Blast zones are too big so it takes a LOT longer to kill opponents, ledge mechanic is very frustrating as you can't edge grab anyone so if somebody recovers like a noob it will look really awkward because I can't punish that. Nowhere near as much content as Brawl so this is a step backwards. Very disappointed...
  48. Nintendojitsu
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    A massive heaping of 1080p 60 fps goodness with the most buttery smoothest online this side of the 8th generation. What more could you want in a game! A definite buy if ever there was and my GOTY.
  49. articwind
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    this is the game of the generation nuff said have everithing a game need and have so much content than only haters can rate this game bad, just look at those grphics
  50. Maxson
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Possibly the best smash bros game since Melee. The visual and textures are all crisp in 1080p HD running on 60 fps, which makes the game fluid and smooth. Gameplay wise, the pacing is right in the middle of Brawl and Melee. Thank god, the game is not FLOATY like Brawl and also they took out the prat falling mechanic...which was annoying as helll. This game is endless in terms of contents.Possibly the best smash bros game since Melee. The visual and textures are all crisp in 1080p HD running on 60 fps, which makes the game fluid and smooth. Gameplay wise, the pacing is right in the middle of Brawl and Melee. Thank god, the game is not FLOATY like Brawl and also they took out the prat falling mechanic...which was annoying as helll. This game is endless in terms of contents. There's literally over.....hundred things you can do with this game***Yeah, I know....I'm over-exaggerating the game a bit, but for 59.99$ its definitely worth picking up. If you do, make sure to invite your friends over and SMASH!!!… Expand
  51. ikereview
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    best game ever best graphics over 50 characters so much music custom stages and characters greatest completey flawless no flaws in this game best modes best everything
  52. godzillabots
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game....right here....Super Smash Bros For the Nintendo Wii-U...is by far.....the Best Super Smash Bros game ever! And the best Wii-U game! And the game of the year! This is the game you guys should play, online, local and more! Give this one a try. It's worth the price and wait. Thank you, Nintendo!
  53. Gotohellcadz
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    Fixes on almost every issue I had with the 3ds version's controls, aswell as give melee/pm players a reason to try out smash 4 because of it's much smoother movement. Although the movement is much more solid in this iteration than previous it is still very easy to exploit with roll spamming being commonplace in most competitive games. The multiplayer plays a lot smoother than the 3dsFixes on almost every issue I had with the 3ds version's controls, aswell as give melee/pm players a reason to try out smash 4 because of it's much smoother movement. Although the movement is much more solid in this iteration than previous it is still very easy to exploit with roll spamming being commonplace in most competitive games. The multiplayer plays a lot smoother than the 3ds version with games being easy to find and usually lag free. However, aside from the main game the extra additions like smash tour are just terrible and can't even compete with the mediocre extras from smash on the 3ds especially the laughably small stage builder items list. On the competitive side though smash 4 seems like a solid entry. Nowhere near as a flop as brawl, but enough to keep it different from melee and with patches to balance characters out it only makes competitive gameplay even more satisfying.… Expand
  54. Myst_Ouroboros
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Far from perfect, but still good. The existing traditions of our beloved Super Smash Brothers games are all there, fleshed out and in glorious high definition. The 8 Player mode is chaotic fun, The framerate and animations are Deliciously smooth. The online play is fantastic. But there are some glaringly obvious problems here.
    The biggest is the lack of a story mode. It feels empty    Far from perfect, but still good. The existing traditions of our beloved Super Smash Brothers games are all there, fleshed out and in glorious high definition. The 8 Player mode is chaotic fun, The framerate and animations are Deliciously smooth. The online play is fantastic. But there are some glaringly obvious problems here.
    The biggest is the lack of a story mode. It feels empty without one. It's almost entirely a multiplayer experience, and that isnt a bad thing. Super Smash Brothers is best with friends. And boy does it really shine with that.

    Also the Amiibo function was not clearly explained. I thought it was a customizable character that you can use and save upgrades and scores on, like a skylander (more or less) It turned out to be a self controlling AI that Fights for you, with upgrades and saveable equipment and so on. At first I was thinking. What's the point? Then i discovered if you do team battles for you, they level up. And you essentially get a portable Teammate with stats. That's pretty cool.

    Not perfect, but pretty darn good. Worth the buy
    9.2 out of 10    … Expand
  55. 113mac113
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    One of the best games I played this year next to Bayonetta 2. Improves everything I loved about Brawl and adds even more content. Smooth 60fps with gorgeous stage design. Lots of new things to do from "Smash Tour" to "Master and Crazy Hand Orders" Almost the entire thing is 2 player now so I'm able to playthrough the game including classic and all-star modes with my Friend or Family. Ton'sOne of the best games I played this year next to Bayonetta 2. Improves everything I loved about Brawl and adds even more content. Smooth 60fps with gorgeous stage design. Lots of new things to do from "Smash Tour" to "Master and Crazy Hand Orders" Almost the entire thing is 2 player now so I'm able to playthrough the game including classic and all-star modes with my Friend or Family. Ton's of unlockables and stuff to do easily making it worth the 65$ price tags we Canadians have to put up with. I was able to use almost every type of controller with the game and i'm really glad nintendo brought back the gamecube controller for this occasion. I also like the upgraded online. The online mode is kind of like Mario Kart 8's online and is really easy to join in and play. I liked the voicechat feature but really wish we could use the voice in a battle but it would be a distraction from the amazing music. (328 music tracks unlocked by default!). The game has a wide variety of Characters and customization is really cool! Smash Bros lived up to the hype (finally!) and i'm glad its finally here and ready to play. Now I just need to get an Amiibo.… Expand
  56. hagelt18
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This new iteration offers a great balance of familiarity and new spice. Between the increased amount of stages/characters, new modes, custom move sets, functional online, and 8-player smash...there is no shortage of exciting new content to enjoy for smash fans looking for something new. For those who have never played a smash before, jump right in and enjoy the ride!
  57. tybyrd93
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Easily the best Smash Bros so far. So far every one of Nintendo's first party games on the Wii U has been franchise-defining games, and Smash Bros Wii U is the epitome of just that. Absolutely incredible, and one of the best games of the year.
  58. SpK
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing. It is hands down the best Smash Bros, best Wii U game, and the reason you should be buying a Wii U this holiday. It deserves every good rating it gets, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
  59. soccerzz5
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Finally the best game is here, with a lot of characters, a lot of stages, 8 player smash and online multiplayer bring us a lot of fun, is a must have for every Wii U owner.
  60. dr_heartless
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is outstanding. It's the best balanced Smash so far, I have yet to find a dud of a fighter making sure no matter who your favorite character is you can use them!

    The controls are tight and responsive, both on the Pro Controller and the GameCube adapter. So as a long time fan I am very happy. The visuals are what's going to really set this apart from every smash that has    This game is outstanding. It's the best balanced Smash so far, I have yet to find a dud of a fighter making sure no matter who your favorite character is you can use them!

    The controls are tight and responsive, both on the Pro Controller and the GameCube adapter. So as a long time fan I am very happy.

    The visuals are what's going to really set this apart from every smash that has come before. Not only are they bright colorful and alive but the increased detail and resolution makes seeing what's going on in the bedlam MUCH easier and fun. Each fighter looks amazing and every environment feels alive. Pretty much every Nintendo IP and beyond gets a nod here. And I was shocked at how fun even the stages and fighters that I didn't care about ended up being. I love the Wii fit training studio, the almost sedated narrator calmly asking you to perform the down dog pose while your smashing Wario's face in with the hilt of your sword is hilarious.

    The amiibo support is fun. I only got to mess around with it a little bit but there is a enough going on here to keep me interested and coming back for more.

    The only let down was 3DS support. I was hoping for more cross compatibility but being able to copy over your custom fighters is fun and will keep me interested. Using it was a controller does work, if you really got use to it I guess. I hope this is something that gets expanded on a little more in the future.    … Expand
  61. Legendaar7
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is multiplayer perfection. Even my online play has been flawless. This is every smash up to date put together in all the best ways possible. People will not give this game a perfect score, because of its lack of story mode or so-so peripherals such as smash tour...but that is ridiculous. All of that is just add on bonus content to what smash bros is really about: smash. SmashThis game is multiplayer perfection. Even my online play has been flawless. This is every smash up to date put together in all the best ways possible. People will not give this game a perfect score, because of its lack of story mode or so-so peripherals such as smash tour...but that is ridiculous. All of that is just add on bonus content to what smash bros is really about: smash. Smash mode is a 10 out of 10 and everything else is just the icing on the cake.… Expand
  62. Geonosian
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros. U is like the olympics of videogames. It comes every 6 years and brings some of the greatest characters in gaming history to duke it out in a massive (now 8-player) battle. This game is beautiful in practically everything. I barely have anything bad to say about it, just a couple nitpicks that cannot be seen because of all the good things of the game. This game is trulySuper Smash Bros. U is like the olympics of videogames. It comes every 6 years and brings some of the greatest characters in gaming history to duke it out in a massive (now 8-player) battle. This game is beautiful in practically everything. I barely have anything bad to say about it, just a couple nitpicks that cannot be seen because of all the good things of the game. This game is truly the Wii Ultimate Smash Bros!!!! This game gets my rare 11/10. Too bad you can't do this on Metacritic… Expand
  63. riptide515
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The absolute reason to buy a wiiU is right here.
    This game is so amazing that i'd be surprised if it didn't get a GOTY award. period!
    its fun and more addictive than any other game out today. seriously i forgot about GTA for an instance and kept playing it none stop man! thank you nintendo and Masahiro sakurai for this AMAZING godlike game!
  64. gabzjmm23
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    great game. too many content for a game and the best fighting game out there. some tried to use the same formula but it was really abysmal. more time to play during the holidays. add the amiibo and viola more things to do with this game.
  65. DaGlorifiedMex
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    It's a smash bros game, nuff said. Seriously though, this game does everything its predecessors did right, does it better, and does more. Playable ridley aside (an unrealistic expectation anyways), its obvious that Sakurai and the whole smash team took their fans wishes to hearts and made a game that any smash fan should love. The new game modes are awesome, adding even moreIt's a smash bros game, nuff said. Seriously though, this game does everything its predecessors did right, does it better, and does more. Playable ridley aside (an unrealistic expectation anyways), its obvious that Sakurai and the whole smash team took their fans wishes to hearts and made a game that any smash fan should love. The new game modes are awesome, adding even more replay-ability to a game that historically, almost never grows old. While not a suitable environment for competitive play, 8 player smash is hectic and fun and its addition provides farther evidence that Sakurai has been listening, and actually cares about what his fans have to say. All in all, its extremely polished gameplay, beautiful and varied stages, enourmous balanced roster, and fully featured (and stable) online play make this the best smash to date, and a must have for any wii u owner… Expand
  66. ACM3PTS
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Finally, this is what the Wii U needed. It is the best Smash Bros. game yet, it has explosive amounts of content and its incredibly fun. With the most balanced and varied roster and over 50 playable characters, you can have very competitive 1-on-1 matches and ridiculous chaos with 8 player smash (you can use many different types of controllers). The game runs without a hiccup, with a solidFinally, this is what the Wii U needed. It is the best Smash Bros. game yet, it has explosive amounts of content and its incredibly fun. With the most balanced and varied roster and over 50 playable characters, you can have very competitive 1-on-1 matches and ridiculous chaos with 8 player smash (you can use many different types of controllers). The game runs without a hiccup, with a solid 1080p and 60fps even in 8 player smash with items set on high. The single player experience was pretty enhanced too.

    Now, unlike in brawl, the online multiplayer is awesome, it runs without lag. There are two modes in online, one is "For Fun" and the other is "For Glory" for fun is for casual party game and for glory is for serious competitive matches.

    This is the most fun you will ever have with a videogame.    … Expand
  67. korncheto
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    I have to say that I am a really bad in fighting games, but I think its a great introduction to them. Graphically looks amaizing, it feels fresh. And the fan service I can't beleive that such great library.

    So, yes, I hope I can improve my skills for fully enjoy this game.
  68. ninja-jason51
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Expect no less from Nintendo, they did a great job on this game. I've been pretty disappointed with other gaming company's especially Ubisoft.. Nintendo does what no other company can do these days and that's to bring out a fun game that works.
  69. javaleno
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    I have been suffering from depression for a long time, until my friend recently showed me this game. I've been addicted to it on the 3DS, and now I am even more addicted to this on the Wii U. This is quite possibly one of the greatest games that I have ever played in my life. My depression has been cured because I just realized that I am blessed to be born in this era to experience thisI have been suffering from depression for a long time, until my friend recently showed me this game. I've been addicted to it on the 3DS, and now I am even more addicted to this on the Wii U. This is quite possibly one of the greatest games that I have ever played in my life. My depression has been cured because I just realized that I am blessed to be born in this era to experience this game. Thank you Nintendo, and above all, thank you God.… Expand
  70. Zammuel
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros 4 WiiU is awesome!!! I really love the music, a great soundtrack, graphics in 1080p at 60fps, its gameplay its perfect and up to 8 players simultaneously.
  71. Beancurd86
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    This is the most robust, fun and complete Smash Bros of all. And that is not a small feat. They've improved every part of the game, the amount of detail in each character is astonishing. The roster with almost 50 characters is the best of them and the stages are also good. Playing for fun and at the same time with such technical precision is only possible with the Smash Bros series.
  72. BlackMajikMan90
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The best fighting game of the year and the best game of the year.
    The amount of content in this game is jaw dropping and will easily claim more then 300 hours of your life. The combat has been fixed from Brawl. No tripping(thank god), much less floaty and flows like melee. 50 fighters, which even the clone characters are different.
    So much to do, so much content ughhhh!!!!! I just want    The best fighting game of the year and the best game of the year.
    The amount of content in this game is jaw dropping and will easily claim more then 300 hours of your life. The combat has been fixed from Brawl. No tripping(thank god), much less floaty and flows like melee. 50 fighters, which even the clone characters are different.
    So much to do, so much content ughhhh!!!!! I just want to tell everyone just how much is in the game but i would run out of words! A must buy and GAME OF THE YEAR!!! Anyone who doesn't want a Wii U at this point is an ignorant fanboy. This is THE reason to own a Wii U    … Expand
  73. Opened
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    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.
  74. Krawbeard
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    At long last we have a new smash brothers on nintendo's next gen console.

    This game is non stop fun and the visuals are polished and smooth. Online is a ton of fun I haven't had any problems finding players in no time and a smooth running match. Smash tour is definitely something fun to play with your friends I enjoy it very much so. Nintendo did a great job appealing to all    At long last we have a new smash brothers on nintendo's next gen console.

    This game is non stop fun and the visuals are polished and smooth.

    Online is a ton of fun I haven't had any problems finding players in no time and a smooth running match.
    Smash tour is definitely something fun to play with your friends I enjoy it very much so.

    Nintendo did a great job appealing to all audiences in this game.

    Seriously Nintendo is all like "oh you don't like Smash" well then change all the rules to your liking...
    "you prefer melee" Well you can use your gamecube controller and take off smash ball.
    "don't like certain songs" Then turn them off the playlist.

    This game is an unbalanced balance of a great game, a custom game, and a make you happy in your own special way kind of game.

    Mii customizations are hilarious... Just think.. now you or your friends or heck Walter White can join the brawl.

    GREAT JOB NINTENDO!!

    Look I want to go on more but I really don't want to spoil it for anyone.
    Plus I'm wanting to go play more smash.

    Is it worth 60 bucks? YES!! is the special edition worth 100 bucks? YOU BETTER BELIEVE ITS A YES!!!    … Expand
  75. OfficialSpartan
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Such a great game. Best Smash Yet. I will be GOTY. The Roster is huge, the controls are perfect, the graphics are nice, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It is the most content in a fighting game. 10/10
  76. nighthawkGR
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Super smash Bros runs 60 frames per second,gives you a ton of characters,8 player multiplayer battles without problems and lot of fun...this game is just awesome!!I
  77. guitarguy001
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The perfect Smash that makes the 3DS version look stale in comparison. Everything that someone can look forward to in a game is here: chaotic and fun gameplay, beautiful visuals, amazing soundtrack, months upon months of replay value, a great online mode that improves over Brawl's online in every way possible with a huge amount of modes to play, staggering amount of customization, veryThe perfect Smash that makes the 3DS version look stale in comparison. Everything that someone can look forward to in a game is here: chaotic and fun gameplay, beautiful visuals, amazing soundtrack, months upon months of replay value, a great online mode that improves over Brawl's online in every way possible with a huge amount of modes to play, staggering amount of customization, very good single player offering, 50+ playable characters and much, much more.

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U somehow managed to top Bayonetta 2 as the best game on the Wii U right now. If you have a Wii U, you should probably own it right now. If you don't have a Wii U, now should be a good time to get it because there is no other game out there that offers this much content in a single package. Worth every penny.    … Expand
  78. Shion16
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    Its fun...for the most part.
    The graphics are great, the soundtrack is huge.
    Its smash bros at its finest, but the new content is hit or miss.

    Smash Tour is boring, 8 players smash is way too chaotic.
  79. maco101
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    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.

    To think that wii u was capable of running a 8 players smash together at 60 fps was unthinkable!
  80. StefanGoedhart
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is without a doubt the best game of 2014. It doesn't happen very often that a game offers that much fun for so many different people with different skill levels and ages. The controls are very easy to learn but very hard to master. If you're a competitive Smash Bros player, prepare yourself for one of the tightest fighting games ever made with deep combat mechanics. However, thisThis game is without a doubt the best game of 2014. It doesn't happen very often that a game offers that much fun for so many different people with different skill levels and ages. The controls are very easy to learn but very hard to master. If you're a competitive Smash Bros player, prepare yourself for one of the tightest fighting games ever made with deep combat mechanics. However, this game can also be an easy accessable party game that someone can enjoy who just picked up the controller.

    This game features an Nintendo All Star cast with characters from famous video game franchises like Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Yoshi, Kirby, Star Fox, Pokémon, F-Zero, Fire Emblem, Kid Icarus, Pikmin, Wii Fit, Punch-Out!!, Xenoblade chronicles, Earthbound, Wario, Duck Hunt and more. Third party characters like Sonic, Mega Man and Pac-Man will also appear. You can even play as your personal Mii. The game features 50 different playable fighters.

    The game can be played in many different ways. You can invite 7 friends to your house, grab a beer and play this game together on the same screen. If you have enough compatible controllers, i can recommand you to try it because it's A LOT OF FUN. It's also a feature unique to this game.

    You can also play this game online. There are two main diferent online "sections". "For fun" and "For Glory". Here you can decide wether you want to play the game casually or hardcore. Each section has a variety of different modes.

    There's a lot of content in this game!    … Expand
  81. Stretch
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This is how you take a successful formula, improve it and fill it with tons of content. Plus it has that special Nintendo polish other developers fail to deliver with their bug-ridden game releases. Should be in consideration for game of the year together with Bayonetta 2. It doesn't get much closer to perfect "fun" than this.
  82. johnnyohm
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Wonderful, perfect, amazing, I don't have words to describe Smash for WiiU.

    Game of the year 2014.

    Startling innovations, new gameplay modes, not to mention eight players in smash offline
  83. Bananadog
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Super Smash Bros. for the WiiU is just amazing.

    First off: I've been a Smash Bros Fan since the N64 Version. I've played and still play Melee and Brawl and I loved the 3DS version. But the WiiU version is even better. The most amazing new feature is "8-PLAYER SMASH". Now you are able to play Smash-Bros with 8 players. You are able to purchase a "Gamecube-Adapter" which lets you    Super Smash Bros. for the WiiU is just amazing.

    First off: I've been a Smash Bros Fan since the N64 Version. I've played and still play Melee and Brawl and I loved the 3DS version. But the WiiU version is even better.

    The most amazing new feature is "8-PLAYER SMASH". Now you are able to play Smash-Bros with 8 players.

    You are able to purchase a "Gamecube-Adapter" which lets you use the classic Gamecube controller.

    The new All-Star Mode (Its the reverse version of the 3DS mode)lets you play through the history of Nintendo. Its super fun. After every fight you get teleported to a hub where you have 3 items to heal yourself(Just like in the boss mode in brawl)

    The WiiU version has a different "Classic-Mode" than the 3DS version: The player advances based on his/her skill and defeated fighters can be used as teammates. You also have a rival during the mode. You also face bosses like Master Hand.

    The 3DS version has its exclusive mode "Smash Run", but the WiiU version has an even better mode called "Smash Tour". Its hard to describe, its kind of like a mix between Smash Run and Mario Party.

    A thing I really like is the Mii Fighter. You can customize his full moveset and give him different clothes/outfits.

    You also have amiibos(NFC-Figures like "Skylanders") that you can train and battle against. They each cost arround 15$ and are not needed to play the game. You can also customize their moves and level them up.

    In the online mode you can play "For Fun"(with items) which is a bit more casual.
    Or you can play "For Glory"(No items) which is kind of competitive.It works really well. I can play with my friends from overseas and there is no lag. If you want a more stable connection, you are able to purchase a LAN-adapter for the WiiU

    There is also a new mode called "Special Orders". There is "Master Order" and "Crazy Order". To play them you need to spend coins on "tickets" that you gain while playing.

    And now there is a "event-mode" in which you have to fulfill missions.

    Of course you can still play your Stadium games like "The Home Run contest" and "Multi Man Smash". You can even play those modes with a friend.

    I might even go as far as saying,that it is the best Smash Bros game that came out. But that depends if you like the speed of the game. Its faster than Brawl but a bit slower than Melee. I think its the perfect speed.

    This game is amazing. If you like fighting games/Nintendo you should get this game. 10/10.

    I hope you thought that this review was helpful. Keep in mind that its my personal opinion about the game.    … Expand
  84. anonymous4chin
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is great. It has everything you'd wish for in a smash bros game. The characters are incredibly balanced, the graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is immense, the sheer content is overwhelming. The online has little to no lag, and it definitely feels like the definitive version of smash 4.
    I'll probably put hundreds of hours into this with friends. Maybe even more. It's so addicting
  85. Shikamo
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Must Perfect!!!
    This Game is Genial , graphics , design , FPS, Modes of Game, Online , 8 players on the Screen , seriously for me this game is the game of the year!! , you have a Wii U please Buy this game!! expericence is a must ... and that you do not have a Wii u , please consider purchasing immediately. this is My Review 10/10.
  86. jmlxjms
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    This game is SO much more than a game. And yeah, maybe we all have a bias towards this game because most of us grew up with it, but that still doesn't take away the fact that level of the attention and detail this game has is just phenomenal! It puts most games nowadays to shame, running at 1080p and 60fps with ZERO lag, even with all of the chaos happening on the screen. Say what youThis game is SO much more than a game. And yeah, maybe we all have a bias towards this game because most of us grew up with it, but that still doesn't take away the fact that level of the attention and detail this game has is just phenomenal! It puts most games nowadays to shame, running at 1080p and 60fps with ZERO lag, even with all of the chaos happening on the screen. Say what you want about Nintendo, but their games don't lie. They're still the best, and this game is a prime example of that! 10/10!… Expand
  87. Madfuqer
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    So handsomejoe911 - have you actually played the game seeing as you "feel sorry for the wii u owners", you obviously don't have the console. Go and play on your xbone / ps4 and just be happy yeah?
  88. livelukkas
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    absolute perfection, frenetic action at 60fps, 8 player multiplayer, there is just tons and tons of content and fun on this smash bros, one of the best games for the wiiu
  89. tucotuti
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    This is the most robust, fun and complete Smash Bros of all. And that is not a small feat. They've improved every part of the game, the amount of detail in each character is astonishing. The roster with almost 50 characters is the best of them and the stages are also very good. Playing for fun and at the same time with such technical precision is only possible with the Smash Bros series,This is the most robust, fun and complete Smash Bros of all. And that is not a small feat. They've improved every part of the game, the amount of detail in each character is astonishing. The roster with almost 50 characters is the best of them and the stages are also very good. Playing for fun and at the same time with such technical precision is only possible with the Smash Bros series, and this is the best one of them.… Expand
  90. BigDave
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    One of few current-gen games that run at 1080p 60fps, great colourful art style, extremely loaded with content. Over 50 characters, two different online modes (a serious mode and a fun mode). If you're on the edge about getting a Wii U, after Smash you shouldn't be.

    You can play with up to 8 players using a Wii U Pro Controller, a Wii U Gamepad, a Gamecube controller (requires GC    One of few current-gen games that run at 1080p 60fps, great colourful art style, extremely loaded with content. Over 50 characters, two different online modes (a serious mode and a fun mode). If you're on the edge about getting a Wii U, after Smash you shouldn't be.

    You can play with up to 8 players using a Wii U Pro Controller, a Wii U Gamepad, a Gamecube controller (requires GC adapter), a Wii Remote (Nunchuk can be used with the Remote too), Wii Classic Controller, and you can also connect a 3DS to the Wii U and use it as a controller (3DS requires its own copy of Smash 4 on the 3DS).    … Expand
  91. Daddy_D
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Absolute perfection. If you've played any of the other SSB games you know what I'm talking about. This is definitely worth getting. In fact, it's a game that all Wii U owners should have in their collection.
  92. yaloolenoogoo
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Gaming is about having fun. That is what Super Smash Bros. for Wii U delivers, unlike a lot of other major game releases this year, which have been major disappointments this year. Smash Wii U is a breath of fresh air, and there is so much to do that I know i'll get hundreds of hours out of the game.
  93. Zilcell
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Game of the year 2014. A perfect angel of a game, packed with more content than anything else this year. Graphics, gameplay, length, replay value, content, variety, and innovation. All of the key ingredients for a truly great game. 8 player fights are phenomenal and the game still runs just as good even with that many characters and action on screen. Sakurai truly put his heart into thisGame of the year 2014. A perfect angel of a game, packed with more content than anything else this year. Graphics, gameplay, length, replay value, content, variety, and innovation. All of the key ingredients for a truly great game. 8 player fights are phenomenal and the game still runs just as good even with that many characters and action on screen. Sakurai truly put his heart into this game, and it shows. The ultimate fighting game is here, folks. One of the best games ever and definitely the best Smash Bros. I don't know how a future Smash title could possibly top this. Its literally perfection.… Expand
  94. Ammar2000
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, may even be the first time a smash game gets a goty award as it is filled with content a ton of new modes and characters( 8 player smash is awesome) and stages. It is truly a next gen game.
    I think everyone knew this would be hit with awesome review scores however the real test is how much it helps the wii u, and I hope it helps it a lot
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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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