Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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  1. nonchalantgamer
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    The newest entry into the Super Smash Bros series is a fantastic entry into a well established franchise. First off the visuals moving over to HD are nice and all the levels look beautiful and crisp, as well as the character animations, its a pleasure going into snap chat mode to look around. The combat is the best the series has seen and is very accessible to new players but allows enoughThe newest entry into the Super Smash Bros series is a fantastic entry into a well established franchise. First off the visuals moving over to HD are nice and all the levels look beautiful and crisp, as well as the character animations, its a pleasure going into snap chat mode to look around. The combat is the best the series has seen and is very accessible to new players but allows enough depth for hardcore gamers and pros of fighters to master the system. The character roster is huge and all characters are so well done, balanced and unique that switching between multiple characters, even ones you don't use often is fun. Also 8 player smash is chaotic and is extremely fun to play with friends. Simply put this is the best game on any console to play when you get together with friends and i spend countless hours smashing it up with mine. The amount of content in this game is mind boggling with tons of trophies to get, soundtracks to unlock, and retro pieces of old games that you get to play. There is also a vast amount of modes, and some characters to unlock that it will keep you busy for a long time. My only gripe that disappointed me was the exclusion of an adventure or story mode like in brawl and melee that for a single player minded person like me was sad to see but none the less this is a must have Wii U game to add to your library.… Expand
  2. magnosanli
    Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Melhor jogo de todos os smash bros melhor da geração jogo d luta conteúdo insano. esse jogo tem muitos modos personagens criadores online perfeito nossa sem palavras q jogo sensacional parabéns nintendo
  3. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is easily one of the best games for the system, and arguably the most compelling reason to own the troubled console. This is the best Smash game to date, with an expansive roster and a seemingly endless list of options, modes, and just fun things to do. Of course, since this is a Nintendo game, online multiplayer is somewhat lacking, but Super Smash Bros. isSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U is easily one of the best games for the system, and arguably the most compelling reason to own the troubled console. This is the best Smash game to date, with an expansive roster and a seemingly endless list of options, modes, and just fun things to do. Of course, since this is a Nintendo game, online multiplayer is somewhat lacking, but Super Smash Bros. is always best enjoyed offline, with friends. There's no use of GamePad features at all, which is actually a good thing, since a GameCube controller or Wii U Pro Controller are the best ways to play.… Expand
  4. eckerm
    Aug 14, 2018
    9
    The next installment of the Super Smash Bros series is a solid addition. While there are no revolutionary breakthroughs, it still adds upon what was there in previous games and makes it worth the buy.

    The new additions to the series are fun to play and have a unique style. Characters like Mega Man and Shulk bring new playstyles the series has never really seen, so the roster is sure to    The next installment of the Super Smash Bros series is a solid addition. While there are no revolutionary breakthroughs, it still adds upon what was there in previous games and makes it worth the buy.

    The new additions to the series are fun to play and have a unique style. Characters like Mega Man and Shulk bring new playstyles the series has never really seen, so the roster is sure to have a character or several to suit every player. A few characters like Dark Pit and Lucina are the familiar clone archetype, matching other characters almost exactly, but this is nothing new for the series and doesn't detract from the much more numerous novel additions.

    Smash 4 also adds custom moves and items. The items allow players to customize their characters by increasing their attack power, defense, or speed as well as adding additional abilities. An increase in one stat necessarily means a decrease in another, however, preventing the customization ability from getting too far unbalanced. Custom moves also give players the option to change special moves to something more suiting their playstyle. While these features can add some fun variability, Smash 4 does not allow their use online with strangers, somewhat limiting their fun. If you don't have friends who also own the game or frequently play with you, you'll only get to use your custom character against computer characters.

    The stage selection has a mix of the old and the new. Old favorites like Hyrule Temple and Kongo Jungle 64 make return appearances alongside a slew of brand new places. The new stages are, on average, much more... interactive than previous games' stages. There are stages that just let you be and provide footing on which to fight, but most of them want in on the action. The degree to which this is a good thing varies with the stages. Some stages, like Woolly World and Pilotwings merely switch up the ground you're standing on and can improve the gameplay by varying the terrain, but others like Mushroom Kingdom U and Orbital Gate Assault include stage hazards that are capable of KOing your character in one go. These and stage bosses can prove to be a bit much for the somewhat serious player.

    To offset such dynamic stages, however, is the stage builder. It has its own unique limitations, making it different but not better than Brawl's stage builder. Careful crafters can end up making gorgeous stages that are loads of fun to play on, and the lack of ability to add stage hazards guarantees it'll be relatively peaceful.

    The standard Smash mode adds 8-player smash, which is a useful addition if you have more than three friends over and don't want to take turns. Online provides both For Fun and For Glory modes of play, the former being a more casual take and the latter being more competitive. While it's fun to play with strangers, both these modes have their shortcomings. For Fun is limited to 4-player, all items on, 2 minute timed mode which isn't always to the taste of the players. For Glory forces the player into two stock, no items matches that can be played with four players or one on one. The unfortunate thing about For Glory is that it also forces players to fight on variations of Final Destination, a completely flat and featureless stage. For the most part, though, the excitement of fighting actual, thinking people outweighs the limitations of online play.

    The last real multiplayer mode is Smash Tour. This mode is very hit or miss. At its most basic, it is a board game where one collects fighters and powers them up for a duel at the end. While this may sound simple, the game throws a multitude of additional effects and rules in the game that can make it far too complicated and busy for many. For others, all the extras provide some variation to an otherwise rather simple game. It does expect you to teach a lot of the rules and strategy to yourself, however, which scares away many players.

    While two players can play the remaining modes, they were built with one player in mind. Target Blast replaces the target test from previous games, and while it can be enjoyable, it gets stale fast and pales in comparison to the target test, especially Melee's. On the other hand, Event Mode returns and is the most fun it's ever been. The selection is more dynamic and the challenges more difficult.

    The lack of a true Adventure Mode hurts the game's single player aspect, especially coming off Brawl's much loved Subspace Emissary. And while the game's large roster only helps multiplayer, it can make All Star mode drag on a bit long. Classic Mode is similarly tedious, although they're both fun in small amounts.

    All in all, Smash 4 took some steps back and many steps forward. Its single player isn't as enjoyable as previous titles, but its multiplayer is better than ever. Its "worst" aspects are only relative, and everything in the game is still quality and enjoyable. You may not be blown out of the water, but you'll still have a great time.    … Expand
  5. Mcgillacuddy
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    I had only little hype for SSB Wii U, considering that there were already 3 other titles and the game was being released on the Wii U, which was diminishing in success at the time. After playing just a few hours of the game, it impressed me so much that I have to say that it's literally almost as good as Melee. The controls are so smooth, that this game literally helped me get used to theI had only little hype for SSB Wii U, considering that there were already 3 other titles and the game was being released on the Wii U, which was diminishing in success at the time. After playing just a few hours of the game, it impressed me so much that I have to say that it's literally almost as good as Melee. The controls are so smooth, that this game literally helped me get used to the oversized Wii U pad. The new characters are also very impressive. I found myself playing as the new characters much more than the original ones, considering their very useful move sets. On a side note: Shulk, Robin, and Zero Suit Samus impressed me the most. Super Smash Bros. Wii U is a clean and addicting brawler, and I have to say that it is probably one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  6. Smash_RedRyu
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best if not the best game on the WiiU, nothing comes close to what this game does for designing a well made fighting game and platform fighter. You can play it competitively and causally. It offers tons of content to work with a huge orchestration and soundtrack with some of the best music ever put in a video game.

    It's a must buy, absolutely is.
  7. frofrozzty
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    This is a prime example of a game franchise that only improves and gets better with every entry. From its beautifully designed characters and stages, fun and refreshing gameplay, humongous cast of playable characters, and vast array of game modes make up the best Smash game yet. I got Smash U launch day, and 3 days have passed and I have gotten maybe a total of 10 hours of sleep. This gameThis is a prime example of a game franchise that only improves and gets better with every entry. From its beautifully designed characters and stages, fun and refreshing gameplay, humongous cast of playable characters, and vast array of game modes make up the best Smash game yet. I got Smash U launch day, and 3 days have passed and I have gotten maybe a total of 10 hours of sleep. This game is insanely addicting with its many game modes, enticing unlockables, and mindless yet extremely skillful gameplay. The Smash series is the epitome of "easy to learn, hard to master". And the extensive list of characters make you want to master them all. And I have only mastered Little Mac, Pac-Man, and Mega Man. And I still have to master 48 and still needing to play 36. Another great addition to the game was the Mii fighters, which allow you to make your Miis into playable fighters. One feature I have yet to try is the Amiibo system. Which, from my understanding, is a process where you can increase character stats and make them stronger by buying and "training" plastic figures which you scan. I have never been a fan of this system, as I feel it is a way for developers to bleed their fans of money. This has always bothered me since Skylanders came out, followed by Disney Infinity. It just seems like freemium games, yet you're still paying $60 for a game, and having to spend $10 on a figure just to play another small portion of the game. Luckily, Smash U does this in a less evil way, because the game comes with all of the characters, but you have the option to make them stronger by paying for it. But all in all, this game is amazing, fun, addictive, and gorgeous. And it is by far my favorite game of 2014 so far, and the best entry of the Smash series to date. Great job Nintendo, even though you make bad business decisions, you still manage to make amazing first party exclusives.… Expand
  8. Gandpug
    May 20, 2015
    8
    A fantastic well made game from Nintendo, a great experience being my first ever super smash bros game. It was a blast playing with my friends whenever they came over and also with my brother. The new 8 player smash is also really fun as well.

    Gameplay 9/10: They were smooth fluent controls with a nice touch to them. Sometimes they wouldn't be so smooth and not respond but alot of the    A fantastic well made game from Nintendo, a great experience being my first ever super smash bros game. It was a blast playing with my friends whenever they came over and also with my brother. The new 8 player smash is also really fun as well.

    Gameplay 9/10:
    They were smooth fluent controls with a nice touch to them. Sometimes they wouldn't be so smooth and not respond but alot of the time they didn't do that.
    Graphics: 9/10:
    They look really nice and wonderful on the Wii U
    Characters and Moves 10/10:
    A large range of characters with different moves and styles, some of the moves with some characters you can just button mash but most you don't do that.

    Maps 8/10:
    Again, a nice range of different styled maps with just great backgrounds and platforms.

    Soundtrack 10/10:
    The soundtrack is one of the best parts of the game, it's beautiful amazing with a massive range of different songs from different games by each character for example: Link, Fox, Ness, Megaman, Sonic, Pokemon (Pikachu, Charizard, etc) and of coarse Mario.

    Mini games 7/10:
    There are mini games in there like trophy rush, classic and others plus the new smash tour which is also pretty fun if you want any time wasters.

    Online 5/10:
    For me.... the online was not the best I have seen, alot of the time (like 95%) I would get a laggy match made game with people not close to me like hardly close (mostly Japanese people) since I live in Australia I will get hardly a non lagging match, probably the best match I got was where it was a little bit laggy and after that it was full on lagging.

    Overall this game is just really awesome and it's great to play with friends and family.
    Hope you enjoy more then me.    … Expand
  9. REVIEWERWILL
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    best super smash bros game ever haha sorry brawl fans what made this game very good was 8 player smash i was crazy everytime i play it and itmes and online online in brawl was very hard too do but now easy
  10. TXing
    Jun 5, 2015
    8
    It's everything I wanted it to be, and Melee's true successor. This game is without a doubt the best game of 2014. I think everyone knew this would be hit with awesome review scores, in fact, it's a game that all Wii U owners should have in their collection.
  11. LoneWolfSones
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    If your a fan of Smash Bros. chances are you already own the game. If you have no idea what Smash is or have never heard of it its a mashup of Nintendo's most recognizable characters. The goal is simple. Build up your opponents percentage then send them flying out of the stage boundary with a smash attack.

    Smash Bros. for WiiU showcases how beautiful Nintendo characters look in full HD.    If your a fan of Smash Bros. chances are you already own the game. If you have no idea what Smash is or have never heard of it its a mashup of Nintendo's most recognizable characters. The goal is simple. Build up your opponents percentage then send them flying out of the stage boundary with a smash attack.

    Smash Bros. for WiiU showcases how beautiful Nintendo characters look in full HD. With over 50 characters to choose from Smash U has perhaps one of if not the largest roster of playable characters seen in a fighting game to date. The game boasts tons of modes and stages. One of the more unique aspects of Smash is that you can collect various trophies spanning years of Nintendo history.

    Smash Bros. for WiiU is jam packed with content. Its a game that you will find yourself repeatedly coming back too. New to this version is 8 player smash. Grab 8 of your friends and let the fun times roll. There is so much to see and do that this game could feasibly provide you with years of enjoyment. Just as Melee has been for 10+ years.    … Expand
  12. Sunsetman
    Feb 7, 2015
    9
    Great game, smash tour kinda boring,
    It is missing a campaign/story mode
    Only about characters are unlock able wish there were a lot more unlockable characters
  13. TehMastabet
    Feb 9, 2015
    9
    I can't say if this game is better than any other Super Smash Brothers game, as this is my first, but I can say that it is probably my favorite game altogether as of now...and here's why.

    The pros: Pretty much everything works. You won't be worrying about any glitches, or controls that aren't responsive, or some other thing. The characters are all fleshed out, the control scheme,    I can't say if this game is better than any other Super Smash Brothers game, as this is my first, but I can say that it is probably my favorite game altogether as of now...and here's why.

    The pros:
    Pretty much everything works. You won't be worrying about any glitches, or controls that aren't responsive, or some other thing. The characters are all fleshed out, the control scheme, despite needing a small learning curve...perhaps a custom makeover to suit your needs, works very well. It makes for fast paced gameplay, and one great time with friends and family.

    The music. The amount of music in this game is humongous for a game, period. I doubt you'll find as much music here in any other video game, in all honesty. And pretty much every track is good, originals and remixes alike. Stuff like Mute City, Mario Galaxy, and Final Destination's remix (ver 2) are all examples of how great the music is in this game.

    Customization. You can now customize your characters to not only edit their strengths and weakness, but also add bonus effects to them. But the bonus effects tend to provide a bigger negative than positive. There's also negative bonus effect equipment, which, with a proper set up, can make any character overpowered. There's also custom special moves, meaning you can edit your character's abilities to your liking.

    The character roster. It's huge, you'll have a hard time finding a favorite, as each character is unique and fun to play as...except Wii Fit Trainer.

    The modes. There's a lot of single player modes here, more than your average game, and each has some new twist. Fight everyone in the game. Go through various foes till you get to the boss fight. Events mode, special orders...and much more. There's also online, meaning you can fight both anyone online, and your friends online as well.

    The cons.

    A lot of this actually relates to what I just previously said.

    Acquiring customs: This has got to be one of the biggest grind fests I've had to go through. There is absolutely no easy way out of this. You want them? You're gonna have to grind for them. The main problem is that customs are given to you randomly. Literally, every time you play a single player mode, every time, custom moves are handed out randomly. But that's not the main problem...duplicates are.

    You see, as you play the game more and more, the chances of you getting new custom moves decreases, but instead of just not giving you as many new custom moves, they give you the same amount...but not really. You'll find that you'll have "acquired" 7 custom moves in the new Classic Mode, only to have them be what you JUST got beforehand. It's a pain, and even though I have 300 custom moves, and unlocked many characters full custom movesets...I really shouldn't have basically gotten absolutely nothing for many of my attempts.

    There's also equipment. Trust me, if you don't start selling some of this stuff quick, you're gonna find yourself with easily 1,000+ of these things. Why? Because the majority of customs tends to be custom equipment. They say it's new, but in reality, it's not. It's almost always something you just got, so you're not really getting anything new, you're just getting more equipment.

    This IS a problem, because people like customization...people LOVE customization. People are gonna wanna get this stuff as fast as possible, and play the game to it's fullest extent. It's disappointing that I couldn't have had a more definitive way to get this stuff. Same thing with trophies, it's random as to whether you get a new one, or not. However, Final Smash trophies are awarded to those who beat All-Star Mode (on any difficulty, seemingly).

    The AI: If you have no friends or family (which I seriously doubt...but who knows), you will quickly stop playing on any mode with any semblance of difficulty, and switch to online. This is because the AI will either perfectly dodge, shield, or roll away from you constantly on levels 8-9 for cpu's. Classic Mode is where this main problem arises, both 8 and 9 have the problem.

    All-Star on hard, to a similar extent, but not so much and it makes sense. There's also Classic, where items can't be turned off. You'd think the wise decision would be to go into the group where their damage racks up, and you can easily kill them. But that's not the case. They'll always get the item, because large groups are just...too chaotic at times. But not JUST because of chaos, but it's because they automatically gravitate towards them. Even in a fight, they'll start gravitating towards the thing.

    It's incredibly annoying...

    And lastly, the challenges.

    I have not done these challenges. I don't plan on doing them. Many of these challenges are not challenges, but require you to do something like beat All-Star on Hard 49 times...and no one has the patience for stuff like that.

    I could go more in-depth for cons and pros, but the character limit sucks. The game is fun, get it    … Expand
  14. CynicalAbe
    Feb 15, 2015
    7
    This game is simply just another smash game, the least creative and least single player friendly smash game. This is evident in the title, for Wii U. It's not bad but I see no reason for it to exist other than it's player customization. It definitely doesn't deserve game of the year or a score above an 8, this smash has the blandest newest characters, the worst stages, and the worstThis game is simply just another smash game, the least creative and least single player friendly smash game. This is evident in the title, for Wii U. It's not bad but I see no reason for it to exist other than it's player customization. It definitely doesn't deserve game of the year or a score above an 8, this smash has the blandest newest characters, the worst stages, and the worst classic mode. It's still smash, but it's the worst smash when it comes to improvements, just added characters that only 1/3 of the fans wanted and some no one wanted(I'm looking at you shulk and wii fit trainer). Not to mention the lack of older character like ice climbers, lucas, snake, and roy(maybe more Idk) that just doesn't make since, get rid of some characters people like and add some that no one wanted.… Expand
  15. LiquidTrees
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    This Wii U title is a fantastic game for any Wii U owner to buy. You'll love the new character roster and the customizations you can put within the game. I would even say that it has the best game-play out of all of the four games. Though this game has many references, I feel like this game lacks a theme or at least anything majorly new. The first game was all set in a child's imagination,This Wii U title is a fantastic game for any Wii U owner to buy. You'll love the new character roster and the customizations you can put within the game. I would even say that it has the best game-play out of all of the four games. Though this game has many references, I feel like this game lacks a theme or at least anything majorly new. The first game was all set in a child's imagination, played out by Master Hand, featuring the Nintendo characters as plush toys that would "come to life" and "duke it out". Melee introduced the characters as trophies, having a way bigger character roster, putting some adventure levels in the game, and introducing us into a new character called Crazy Hand. Brawl created a story mode which featured the theme of society controlling the actions of a creator. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U introduced... um... Smash Tour. It's so missing a theme that it doesn't even have its own creative name to distinguish itself from the other three games. People keep saying that the graphics are way better than Brawl in this game but honestly, I can't tell that much of a difference. As a matter of fact, if it wasn't for the game being in HD, this game would look exactly the same as Brawl. This game feels more like an expansion to Brawl than anything. Even the menus look identical. Despite everything I've said though, it's still a wonderful game. Anyone who sees this game should give it a try. You'll have loads of fun.… Expand
  16. theoriginal007
    Feb 27, 2015
    9
    The game lived up to my personal expectations. I didn't like the smash tour mode, which is the sole reason i didn't give the game a perfect score. But other than that the graphics are crisp, the on-line is finally done right, and Smash Bros had never looked or played better.
  17. Deibisu
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Best of the series. Sm4sh features gameplay that feel like a cross between Melee and Brawl. I feel it's speed is closer to Melee but it is as smooth as Brawl. This is, in my opinion, a perfect balance since I loved Brawl but it just felt too slow. The online works most of the time and this is where I spend most of my time. (I have now played over 1000 1v1 For Glory matches). Sm4sh has theBest of the series. Sm4sh features gameplay that feel like a cross between Melee and Brawl. I feel it's speed is closer to Melee but it is as smooth as Brawl. This is, in my opinion, a perfect balance since I loved Brawl but it just felt too slow. The online works most of the time and this is where I spend most of my time. (I have now played over 1000 1v1 For Glory matches). Sm4sh has the best roster yet and, what I feel, is the most balanced roster as well. I can honestly see any character beating another character. As a fan of samsh since N64, I can honestly say that this is my favorite. I play it all the time and will probably continue to do so for the next decade+ (assuming this IS the last smash game). If you own a Wii U, you'd be crazy not to get this game. If you like smash at all but don't have a Wii U, buy one. It's worth it, even if this is the ONLY game you buy.… Expand
  18. gNatWize
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    All SSB games are great, and this one does not dissapoint. The game is beautiful, it runs smooth, and the music is a collection of tunes alongside remixes of classic melodies from Nintendo titles. The character selection is by far the most superior of any smash title to date. My only complaints are the stages being obnoxious or having some other broken element to it, the unreliable onlineAll SSB games are great, and this one does not dissapoint. The game is beautiful, it runs smooth, and the music is a collection of tunes alongside remixes of classic melodies from Nintendo titles. The character selection is by far the most superior of any smash title to date. My only complaints are the stages being obnoxious or having some other broken element to it, the unreliable online battles, and the lack of a story mode. Other than that it is a must own for any Wii U gamer… Expand
  19. kazrisk
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Smash is something special. It is the culmination of years and years of Nintendo's hard work to develop franchises that are appreciated, beloved, and celebrated. It does what very few (arguably no other) game can do, and that is bring together icons that define entire genres of video gaming and brings them together to fight it out in brawls that can be entirely fun, family-friendly, andSmash is something special. It is the culmination of years and years of Nintendo's hard work to develop franchises that are appreciated, beloved, and celebrated. It does what very few (arguably no other) game can do, and that is bring together icons that define entire genres of video gaming and brings them together to fight it out in brawls that can be entirely fun, family-friendly, and care-free; or epic matches of insane depth, calculations, and frame-perfect moves that spectators can't get enough of until the announcer declares "GAME!" Super Smash Bros. for Wii U continues the legacy of Smash, with game developer Masahiro Sakurai finding a way to improve on everything he has done so far.

    Smash 4 is fast, fluid, and fun. While Melee was praised for its speed and flow, it could sometimes be critiqued for its overwhelming mechanics that got in the way of the fun for the wider audience. Brawl was fluid and fun, but lacked a speed and weight to it that made Melee appeal to the competitive side of the Smash community. Smash 4 finds a way to meet in the middle, creating an engine that allows anyone to pick up the controller, play, and have fun - but also allowing Smashers to enter their lab and dissect every frame of the game until they discover the maximum potential of their fighter.

    Beyond the simple "Smash" matches, there are several game modes that allow you to experience different perspectives of the world Sakurai has created. Smash Tour encourages you to try out different characters in a board-game style game, while Classic Mode makes you stick with one fighter while facing off against enemies you wouldn't normally face. As someone who plays Toon Link, I rarely deviate from my wind waking champion, but Smash Tour stretches and challenges me - giving me new appreciation for other fights. My brother often plays Wario, and while he may shift to a patronizing Mario every now and then, I often do not get the opportunity to play another character unless I dabble around in For Glory mode (more on that later). Classic Mode allows you to face off against every character of the roster in unique matches of varying stages. There are many other modes as well, from multi-man mindless melees to trophy rush! (You asked for trophies on Wii U didn't you)?

    Speaking of trophies, Smash acts as a museum of not only the fighters you see in the game, but also their respective universe's allies and baddies. Each trophy has an attention to detail that makes you wish each one was real (which leads to amiibo, more on that later). You can spend hours getting lost in the Nintendo lore found within these screens, and Sakurai gives you numerous ways to view them all in their glory.

    Speaking of amiibo, let me briefly discuss this neat feature that expands this masterpiece. Amiibo make their debut with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Amiibo are Near Field Communication figurines that you can buy separately, allowing you to tap this physical toy to the Gamepad. This awakens the fighter's trophy in-game that can then be trained to a high-level artificial intelligence as a sparring partner. Outside the game, they are not movable; you can make no poses with them other than their default pose. And yet... I must have them all.

    I could go on and on with the amount of content in this game. What is absolutely baffling is that all of this content does not dilute the experience of the individual modes we have grown to love through past Smash entries. As a matter of fact, each is intricately connected in a way that the game is magnified through its size, enhancing the entertainment to a new level. Separate from all of these modes is the online mode. Online you can choose to fight in For Fun or For Glory. For Fun celebrates the mayhem of items, hazards, and more with numerous brawlers causing chaos on the screen, and For Glory brings the fight down to a personal level, with no items, Final Destination formed stages, and a record-keeping system. Whether you fight for fun, glory, friends, or freedom - online mode is definitely worth your interest if you've somehow exhausted all the base-game has to offer, which leads me to my conclusion.

    It will take a long time to experience all this game has to offer. To unlock every trophy, every challenge, to complete every mode, and to collect every custom move (which also takes the traditional Smash formula and flips it on its head) would take a long, long time. Once that is done, there is still glory to earn online. As I write this review I think of another mode, another innovation, another piece of charm that sets this game apart from all others out there. Buy it, try it, and enjoy everything it is. It is the game every Wii U owner should have, it is the game that should inspire non-Wii U owners to finally buy a Wii U, and it is the game that will continue to be played until the Wii U's life is done. Show me your moves!    … Expand
  20. LeLionTigre
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    This new entry in the series is a very good one. Everything you liked from before you'll have here. For a great time with friends it's worth it... not "console-buying" quality though.
  21. davidjosecm
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    there are the type of game that everyone have, the on-line its amazing, local game its very fun, the grafic its amazing, in my head its the better game in wii u
  22. Termin8ter
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    Super Smash Bros for Wii U is one of the best games on the Wii U, along with Bayonetta 2. The combat is even better than Brawl, runs at 60 FPS, and offers large maps. The character roster is a mixed bag. It has the classic Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong, while adding some new ones like Bayonetta, from Bayonetta. But I don't like how they ripped out Solid Snake, an awesome character in Brawl,Super Smash Bros for Wii U is one of the best games on the Wii U, along with Bayonetta 2. The combat is even better than Brawl, runs at 60 FPS, and offers large maps. The character roster is a mixed bag. It has the classic Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong, while adding some new ones like Bayonetta, from Bayonetta. But I don't like how they ripped out Solid Snake, an awesome character in Brawl, and stuffed in terrible characters like Wario. Another thing I don't like is that they ripped out the story mode, leaving us only with online and offline matches. Apart from that, this game is a must-buy for Wii U owners.… Expand
  23. starninja123456
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Smash bros brought our games closer in this game. It brought us Pac Man, Mega Man, and much more. This is what makes Smash bros so unique. And also love the 8-player smash.
  24. Molloy12
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Nintendo comes back with its newest Smash Bros instalment. With as many as 8 players to a single game the fun and chaos is even bigger and better than ever!
    Smash Bros Wii U makes everything bigger. More and bigger levels, more characters, more items, more ways to play (like 8 player mode) and more FUN. This is a great game, that will have you and your friends playing for hours. With the    Nintendo comes back with its newest Smash Bros instalment. With as many as 8 players to a single game the fun and chaos is even bigger and better than ever!
    Smash Bros Wii U makes everything bigger. More and bigger levels, more characters, more items, more ways to play (like 8 player mode) and more FUN. This is a great game, that will have you and your friends playing for hours. With the new Game Cube adaptor (if you can find one), you can connect your game cube controllers for maximum control and easier play of the game.
    The game follows standard Mario visuals, with crisp and scenic levels that will shock your eyes both in visual beauty and surprise.
    With multiple characters to complete single player with and Amiibos to connect you'll keep playing this game over and over even if you don't have anyone to play with. If you've enjoyed a previous Smash Bros game, then you will LOVE this one.    … Expand
  25. Brandonthegamer
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    Smash Bros (I wish they had a more clever name!!! for 3DS and Wii U) is such a fun game. I'll just give it a good rating. I don't have to give you reasons because you guys have to try it yourself. >.>
  26. Mubbie77
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Such a great game. Good characters, stages, music and modes. Online works perfect for me, no lag at all. And DLC which is just at the right price. A recommended buy for all.
  27. pauljcrary
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    There is no other game out there where you get to beat up a Nintendo character like Super Smash...Oh wait, I forgot about Soul Caliber II, but we are not talking about that awesome game that includes Link as a fighter. Super smash Bros. is one of the best, most competitive fighting games out there. Even from the first one on the N64 to the latest one on the Wii U, they've been da best! YouThere is no other game out there where you get to beat up a Nintendo character like Super Smash...Oh wait, I forgot about Soul Caliber II, but we are not talking about that awesome game that includes Link as a fighter. Super smash Bros. is one of the best, most competitive fighting games out there. Even from the first one on the N64 to the latest one on the Wii U, they've been da best! You know what, Go buy a Smash Bros. game, get your friends over, and beat up your characters... and sometimes your friendship. That is my homework for you today.

    Result:
    Buy it. If you don't have any money, emulate Smash 64-Brawl.    … Expand
  28. larrycom
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    el mejor juego de peleas de la ultima generacion, es el novamas de los juegos de peleas, un concepto ya conocido pero sin dudas muy bien trabajado, hasta los creditos son entretenidos, infinitamente rejugable, con personajes iconicos del universo de los videojuegos, mario vs sonic, megaman vs pacman... lo que soñaba con ver y jugar cuando era niño, por fin se ha hecho realidad.... esel mejor juego de peleas de la ultima generacion, es el novamas de los juegos de peleas, un concepto ya conocido pero sin dudas muy bien trabajado, hasta los creditos son entretenidos, infinitamente rejugable, con personajes iconicos del universo de los videojuegos, mario vs sonic, megaman vs pacman... lo que soñaba con ver y jugar cuando era niño, por fin se ha hecho realidad.... es increible, gracias Nintendo por esta obra de arte...… Expand
  29. oilav5
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    I bought this game only because of for glory online multiplayer and it sure was worth it. If there was a tournament mode in online I would have given 10/10.
  30. audiojackie
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    A good game itself! So many stuff just in one perfectly working game, a lot of characters, 2 online modes and a lot of fun. one of the best games for Wii U
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#1 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#5 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Metascore
92

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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