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
  31. HobbyPlaysGames
    Apr 20, 2015
    9
    If this game won't make you start paying attention to Nintendo again, then I don't know what will. This game is truly marvelous. And it's one of the best of all time in my opinion.

    But before I talk about how amazing it is, let's take a look at presentation. The game looks absolutely beautiful. The characters take their primary colors unlike the other games where they didn't look too    If this game won't make you start paying attention to Nintendo again, then I don't know what will. This game is truly marvelous. And it's one of the best of all time in my opinion.

    But before I talk about how amazing it is, let's take a look at presentation. The game looks absolutely beautiful. The characters take their primary colors unlike the other games where they didn't look too good, the game runs at a faster pace than Brawl(Sorry, but not Melee speed), and the game feels great for both Brawl and Melee players. Recommend it for both audiences. Another thing great about this game is the online. Almost ALL OF THE LAG IS GONE!

    Not only is the presentation great, but the gameplay is even better. It feels and plays like a Smash Bros. game. You can even play with 8 Players. Yes, you can have a whole party with chips and everything all dedicated to playing Smash Bros. with friends! You can even bring your Mii into the battle and even select which class he is(i.e: Brawler, Sword Fighter, or Gunner). And even though it isn't as fast-paced as Melee, it still is fast enough to make those lovely Melee combos and enrage your opponent, Call of Duty style. The only problem I have with the gameplay is Smash Tour. More like Smash Bore. They don't give you freedom to select which character to use or even which color. You can also change a stage into an Omega mode, which makes a stage into a Final Destination form. This especially works in For Glory mode online.

    In conclusion, this is my favorite Wii U game by far. Not even Xenoblade X will top this game. Heck, not even MARIO KART 8 tops this! If you're too busy playing GTA V on your PS4 and Xbox One to pay attention to Nintendo, this game is the perfect reason why you should return to your childhood.

    Definitely worth paying $60 for.    … Expand
  32. Monkeyboy15
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    ive been playing this non stop so ill keep this extremely brief.....this is the best game on the wii u, the best smash bros game and the best reason to own a wii u. BUY IT
  33. CubicGaming110
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    Best Smash game ever. It was really fun when it first came out, and unlocking everything kept me busy for a while. When I completed most of the game, I would just battle my friends and family. There wasn't a time where I wasn't satisfied.
  34. Runner19
    May 6, 2015
    10
    graphic very awesome, character nice with more dlc addition and never stop fighting with Favorite fighter and the online is more improvement and lasting the game is challenge and is worth it playing
  35. MrSackBoy
    May 12, 2015
    10
    So well as Melee and exceeding by far Brawl, this new opus of SSB answers all the expectations of the players, a good music, graphics nice, a balancing of the characters excellent and a magnificent gameplay.
    I cannot give that a single note, one 10.
  36. MagicBoxofDoom
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Overwhelmingly impressed with this game, I've been a fan since the original and have been Smashing since. Every Smash game I've ever played I dump massive hrs into, this one is no different. This time the characters, online MP, and Amiibo integration have really really impressed me. Back in the Melee days I felt as thought you could easily master each character, Brawl gave us more varietyOverwhelmingly impressed with this game, I've been a fan since the original and have been Smashing since. Every Smash game I've ever played I dump massive hrs into, this one is no different. This time the characters, online MP, and Amiibo integration have really really impressed me. Back in the Melee days I felt as thought you could easily master each character, Brawl gave us more variety (Snake), but Wii U has given us versatility in playing styles. You can't play Villager the same way you play Fox. It requires you figure out how to play each character. Not just smashing until you hit your opponent, plus you can even choose which controller you prefer to use, I actually have friends that do no prefer the GC controller, even some that bring their own Pro Controller. I love that about this game, I feel like each character is your own and to play as another takes a bit of exploration and discovery.

    Even though online is great, having friends over to play 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4, or straight up free for all is a blast as always. With the Omega stages giving us a variety for serious plays and crazy stages like the Pikman stage keep things fresh. Although %40 of my online games get lag, I'm pretty sure it's cuz the wife is sitting next to me watching Netflix on her iPad.... -_-

    If you haven't purchased an Amiibo.... DON'T... just kidding, I recommend getting your favorites, but save yourself the trouble and DO NOT be a collector, with constant scalping and shortages, it gets out of hand unless you have $$$ to shell out, then by all means! However, if you do, you will really enjoy what they can do. You train them like you would a Pokemon/dark version of yourself. I've even had a friend bring his, then bet that his lvl 50 Amiibo could be beat mine, things like that just make the game addicting on so many levels. Even when you max the Amiibo out, it can still learn. Making constantly change your tactics.

    Bottom line, if you have a Wii U this is a must have!    … Expand
  37. Charnutboy
    May 20, 2015
    7
    You know, I can honestly say that this game blew me away. It's no Melee, but it IS a really good game.

    But there are reasons why this game is not my favorite. For one, those god damned CLONES. Seriously. The new characters they do add are great and have epic ideas, but perhaps a third of them just copy another already made character. Such as Lucina. God... For two, no adventure mode.    You know, I can honestly say that this game blew me away. It's no Melee, but it IS a really good game.

    But there are reasons why this game is not my favorite. For one, those god damned CLONES. Seriously. The new characters they do add are great and have epic ideas, but perhaps a third of them just copy another already made character. Such as Lucina. God...

    For two, no adventure mode. What had started to become a staple in the Smash Bros. Series is now eerily absent. The adventure modes in Melee and Brawl (ESPECIALLY Brawl) were near perfect, but the disappearance of it in Smash 4 is depressing.

    But besides those two facts, the game is great. Like I said, it's no Melee, but it'll do and I'll certainly be playing it for a long time.    … Expand
  38. Prequelhater878
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros for the Wii U may be the greatest smash yet. With more fighters than Brawl and brand new game modes, this 4 player jamboree is guaranteed to keep you playing for hours on end.
  39. Egostultus
    May 28, 2015
    9
    It is a great game. The characters are relay good the stages are wonderfull and the online works pretty well but the other modes are holding me back to give this game 10/10 , but still an awsome game a must have for every person with a wii U and a good reason to by a wii U
  40. JuanLuisGG14
    May 24, 2017
    9
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U gave some of the most fun i've had in years.
    Technically it is perfect, features a big roster and many maps.
    A must have for Wii U owners
    Edit: I actually think this is a 9, just cause of the Party mode, it sucks.
  41. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Super smash bros for WIIU... 9,5...........................................
  42. leonxx
    Jun 1, 2015
    8
    ttttttttttttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssssssss tttttttttttttttttttttttrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  43. Leonard_gamer
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Sin duda el mejor super smash bros de toda la saga de Nintendo.. a mi me encanto muchisimo y los nuevos personajes son maravillosos.. es divertido y emocionante
  44. pg_x
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I still love Melee more but it's surely the 2nd best Smash Bros. and with it's huge roster of playable characters there is something for everyone, if they also would have stuck with some old modes I really miss in this game it could have been a 10/10.
  45. Dartek
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    I reviewed this game after the announce of Cloud coming to Smash Bros line up, so you just need to imagine a fight on Midgar between Cloud Strife and Link and imagine how cool is that, great game 1080P 60FPS all the time, battle from 1v1 to 8 players on the same stage, tons of characters of Nintendo and non Nintendo franchise like Ryu, Mega Man, Sonic, and much more, you can make your ownI reviewed this game after the announce of Cloud coming to Smash Bros line up, so you just need to imagine a fight on Midgar between Cloud Strife and Link and imagine how cool is that, great game 1080P 60FPS all the time, battle from 1v1 to 8 players on the same stage, tons of characters of Nintendo and non Nintendo franchise like Ryu, Mega Man, Sonic, and much more, you can make your own character and play, different choices of gameplay like home run, smash, trophies, soundtrack, replays... A must have on the Wii U… Expand
  46. UltraTektite
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Smash Bros. games have always been the best game to play when sitting on a couch with a bunch of friends when you're out of productive things to do, and Smash Bros. Wii U is certainly no exception.

    For starters, I'd like to point out that Sakurai made the smart decision to actually listen to his fans, which most of the other members of Nintendo don't seem to be doing much recently. The    Smash Bros. games have always been the best game to play when sitting on a couch with a bunch of friends when you're out of productive things to do, and Smash Bros. Wii U is certainly no exception.

    For starters, I'd like to point out that Sakurai made the smart decision to actually listen to his fans, which most of the other members of Nintendo don't seem to be doing much recently. The roster this time around was filled with fan favorites like Shulk, Little Mac, Rosalina, Mega Man, and... Wii Fit Trainer? Some characters seemed a bit strange, but overall the roster is impressive and makes for hours of fun getting to know each character's moveset. Also, Sakurai even decided to bring back "lost characters" who fans wanted back like Mewtwo, Lucas, and Roy as DLC.

    Gameplaywise, the game plays much smoother than Brawl, and while it can still be played casually, it is much more competitively viable than its predecessor. Also, many unfair exploits from previous games such as ledge-hogging have been removed. In addition, it feels way more balanced than any other game in the series, with no extremely overpowered characters like Meta Knight in Brawl.

    While the majority of gamers want Smash Bros. for the purpose of having fun with their friends or getting into the competitive scene, there are those few players who look forward to having fun alone with the solo modes, and that's where this game really falls short. With no adventure mode and nothing that really fills the gap, Smash Bros. Wii U isn't really all that fun to play alone for that long. Recycled modes like Home Run Contest and Multi Man Smash are welcome, but any player who played a decent amount of Melee and/or Brawl probably won't spend much time on them. The new Target Blast and Special Orders modes are decent ideas but feel tacked on, and while the new version of Classic Mode is interesting, it is only fun for so long.

    While the online mode is certainly an improvement over Brawl's, it still is filled with slowdown. Nintendo clearly hasn't been putting enough work into the servers for the game, and thus, in plain terms, they suck. However, the addition of more categories like 1 on 1, etc. makes it much easier to find the right opponent(s) online.

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U may have been disappointing in some areas, but overall is an extremely impressive game that every Wii U owner should have.    … Expand
  47. Treebob427
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    My favorite in the series! Everything is amazing! The music, graphics, characters, Final Smashes, everything! My complaint is that there aren't many more modes than Brawl, but the game is still astonishing!
  48. bpythg
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Super Smash Bros is crazy fun for everyone! You do not need to be a Nintendo fan to enjoy this game, it is a really spectacular fighting game with stunning graphics and a great roster of characters. If you are the type of person who likes to have fun with friends or even some CPU then you'll love smash bros. I wish it had a campaign like Brawl but besides that it is perfect.
  49. RobotGuy405
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros For Wii U is AWESOME its by far my favorite smash game it has 50+ CHARACTERS HOLY CRAP THAT'S A LOT it has old characters and new characters and even 3rd party characters like sonic mega man pac-man and ryu overall this game is my wii u game of the year and i will always love it!
  50. gattienzo
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    Juego de lucha para viciar como loco, para jugar horas y horas con tus amigos. Muchísimos modos de juego y cosas para desbloquear( personajes, música, escenarios,etc), pero con la carencia de un modo historia.
  51. SolidSnack900
    Jul 14, 2015
    8
    SSB4, is more of SSB Brawl with improved controls, more characters and stages, more game modes, and an HD coat to top it all off. SSB4 definitely has more colours in use than SSB Brawl. SSB Brawl it a fun game, the misfit child of the the SSB series, over shadowed by it's older sibling SSB Melee, but a fun game none-the-less. But the colour pallet always reminded me of a Sin City comicSSB4, is more of SSB Brawl with improved controls, more characters and stages, more game modes, and an HD coat to top it all off. SSB4 definitely has more colours in use than SSB Brawl. SSB Brawl it a fun game, the misfit child of the the SSB series, over shadowed by it's older sibling SSB Melee, but a fun game none-the-less. But the colour pallet always reminded me of a Sin City comic coloured in with crayons. It's still a good looking game, but SSB4 shatters the look SSB Brawl in almost every way. But looks mean nothing if the game-play is an absolute joke. But the game play remains as great and as fun to play as it's predecessors. But they take away 2 of my favorite modes; adventure mode and target practice. And a few character tweaks did kind of make me feel a bit disappointed. But hey it's Smash Bros, and it's another great installment, despite it's flaws. The Level Creator could be improved though.… Expand
  52. gregkarate
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    If anyone ranks this lower than a 9, check to see where the review came from cuz they're probably writing from the isolation ward in the local insane asylum. This game is just about flawless.
  53. WilsonBenitez
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    Nintendo at its best with such a big roster, smooth graphics, so many game modes, smash tour, 8 player smash!!!! This game lived up to expectations and so much more. Possibly the best game ever made!
  54. maxwasson
    Oct 6, 2018
    5
    This game is surprisingly disappointing I loved playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl and I couldn't wait to play Super Smash Bros. 4, Lots of people anticipated the game when it was announced at E3 2011, By making fan rosters as predictions to what the game might look like. But when it came out, OH boy were there problems, First off, Adventure Mode has been removed completely, So that meansThis game is surprisingly disappointing I loved playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl and I couldn't wait to play Super Smash Bros. 4, Lots of people anticipated the game when it was announced at E3 2011, By making fan rosters as predictions to what the game might look like. But when it came out, OH boy were there problems, First off, Adventure Mode has been removed completely, So that means there's not as much stuff to do besides playing the Smash mode. Also, the game only has 8 unlockable characters while it's predecessor has 16. Brawl feels more like a challenge than 4. Another complaint, Sonic's new voice is way too deep and Fox's new voice is way too nasal compared to their Brawl iterations. And unfornately, Wolf , Ice Climbers and Snake still have not returned from Brawl yet. Also one of my Smash 4 picks Shadow the Hedgehog got into the games as an assist trophy. Some of my favorite stages like Mushroomy Kingdom and Green Hill Zone return in the 3DS version. Also, the textures even though there are HD, the cartoonish art style makes them look worse than Brawl. Brawl's textures made the Wii look better and more competitive than it actually is. Overall, I just feel like this sequel is lacking a lot that Brawl had and it definitely does not convince me to buy a Wii U. Other than that, a least the sound track's good.… Expand
  55. CartoonCity
    Aug 10, 2015
    9
    Story/Concept: Smash Bros. is a fighting game starring Nintendo characters, but with a twist, you fight on platforms, and to K.O. an opponent, you have to knock them off it.

    Graphics/Design: Colorful, and functions extremely well, I have experienced some lag during online sessions, but other than that, the game runs well. Sound: Kickass soundtrack and I love the announcer's voice.    Story/Concept: Smash Bros. is a fighting game starring Nintendo characters, but with a twist, you fight on platforms, and to K.O. an opponent, you have to knock them off it.

    Graphics/Design: Colorful, and functions extremely well, I have experienced some lag during online sessions, but other than that, the game runs well.

    Sound: Kickass soundtrack and I love the announcer's voice.

    Gameplay: The controls are simple, but fun to use, and the mechanics are improved from Brawl

    Multiplayer/Extras: SSB4 is filled to the brim with content, with tons of characters, modes, minigames and challenges. The multiplayer is fun too.

    Verdict: Super Smash Bros. is a must have Wii U title, if you don't like it, PHHBBBBBBBBBBBT!    … Expand
  56. Pejelo
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Esta entrega es demasiado grande, muchos más escenarios, más de 400 pistas de audio, más de 50 personajes (4 adicionales DLC), mucho, pero mucho contenido nuevo, es demasiado de lo que habríamos esperado, de verdad demasiado, eso es variedad a todo dar, cabe destacar que es muy colorido que Melee, igual como el del N64 y factores del Brawl, anterior mencionado con un estilo gótico por suEsta entrega es demasiado grande, muchos más escenarios, más de 400 pistas de audio, más de 50 personajes (4 adicionales DLC), mucho, pero mucho contenido nuevo, es demasiado de lo que habríamos esperado, de verdad demasiado, eso es variedad a todo dar, cabe destacar que es muy colorido que Melee, igual como el del N64 y factores del Brawl, anterior mencionado con un estilo gótico por su descolorido diseño pero genial, igual, cada entrega es única y ofrece diversión, lo mejor: Smash para 8 jugadores LOCAL, muchos mandos, enserio es demasiado, recomendado al 1000%… Expand
  57. PhantomMac
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Another Nintendo gem of a game. The amount of characters to choose from and battle locations is brilliant. The battles are fun. The colours and level of detail is incredible and it looks beautiful on a HDTV. One of the must-have games on the Wii U.
  58. GhostOfRomeo
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    As a long time fan of the Smash Bros series. I was more than pleased with this new installment for the Nintendo Wii U. In fact, this was main purpose for my purchase of a Wii U earlier this year, and I can proudly say that I have no regrets. Super Smash Bros takes everything we loved about the previous games, and makes it even more amazing, with improved visuals running at 1080p, 60fps.As a long time fan of the Smash Bros series. I was more than pleased with this new installment for the Nintendo Wii U. In fact, this was main purpose for my purchase of a Wii U earlier this year, and I can proudly say that I have no regrets. Super Smash Bros takes everything we loved about the previous games, and makes it even more amazing, with improved visuals running at 1080p, 60fps. The detailed characters, smooth animations, and breathtaking backgrounds truly justify that the Wii U is more than just a "little kids" console. There's 53 playable characters (55 if you want to include the Mii Fighters) ranging from other game series like Fire Emblem, Pokemon, Kid Icarus, and Earthbound (Mother). Also, there's DLC characters like Ryu from Street Fighter and Mewtwo from Pokemon who are also tons of fun to play with as well. You can also purchase more arenas to fight at, as well as costumes for your Mii.

    Super Smash Bros offers a lot of variety when it comes to game modes, with unlockable trophies that true Hardcore Smash Fans will spend hours upon hours attempting to collect. If you start feeling lonely, and you believe that you've trained enough with your favorite character in offline modes. You can take the fight online, and try your best against other players in both ranked, and unranked modes. But i'd highly recommend that you use a Pro Controller. Things will get intense online, and so you'll need something more durable than the GamePad. But not all is great with the online mode... sadly there's a good amount of connection issues, that could lead to extreme lag, or even being booted from a match. Its a real bummer.

    Super Smash Bros offers Amiibo Support. So if you're a collector of those awesome little Amiibos, you can bring them into the fight, and train them into little bad asses.

    Super Smash Bros is a fantastic game, that offers so much for its $60 price tag. If you're a Wii U owner, and you don't own Super Smash Bros.. you really are missing out on one great game.    … Expand
  59. AMMANN7
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Best Super Smash Bros. game I've played but...

    + Huge character roster
    + Online Mode
    + Master Hand Orders
    + Smoothest gameplay in the series

    - Smash Tour
    - No Subspace Emissary
  60. LuigiBro04
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    -Lots of content
    -insane multiplayer
    -8 player smash
    -great character roster
    -excellent soundtrack

    Cons:
    -A few weak new stages
    -too many clones!
  61. MohymanAwwad
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    This was my most anticipated game of 2014, and buy my score u see i was a bit dissapointed. The positives about this game is the fighting is perfect, not to fast and not to slow. The character selection is amazing as well with newcomers such as liitle mac, greninja,etc. But that is all i liked about the game. Classic mode is dumbed down to where its not worth to even play it, master andThis was my most anticipated game of 2014, and buy my score u see i was a bit dissapointed. The positives about this game is the fighting is perfect, not to fast and not to slow. The character selection is amazing as well with newcomers such as liitle mac, greninja,etc. But that is all i liked about the game. Classic mode is dumbed down to where its not worth to even play it, master and crazy order are nothing specail, smash tour can be fun but only if u play with someone, i didnt like how the event mode was in this game and target smash is horrible, why take out break the targets. If it wasnt for how fun the main mode of this game was, the score would be lower.… Expand
  62. Fredinator2011
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    Smash Brothers 4 is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It combines fighting with the Nintendo universe and it is a very competitive game. Its main point comes from the characters. Each character has its own unique moveset... Ok thats a lie. There are at least 6 clone characters in this game which is very annoying. We don't need Dark Pit, Lucina, Dr. Mario, Mewtwo, Roy, or Lucas.Smash Brothers 4 is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It combines fighting with the Nintendo universe and it is a very competitive game. Its main point comes from the characters. Each character has its own unique moveset... Ok thats a lie. There are at least 6 clone characters in this game which is very annoying. We don't need Dark Pit, Lucina, Dr. Mario, Mewtwo, Roy, or Lucas. What happened to Snake? Or Wolf?

    That part really draws me back and so does the lack of adventure mode.

    But behind all of those flaws is an amazing fighting game that is part of the best fighting game series. The online was enhanced, Link is actually upper tier, and every character is somewhat balanced.

    8/10    … Expand
  63. guajefer
    Jul 8, 2016
    9
    This game has the best for a new sequela: you offer the same and more; so that means more characters, modes and stages
    The only one that doesn´t like to me are the prices of its DLCs, too expensives.
  64. YellowKirby
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    This has to be one of the greatest games EVER! Its got a massive roster, a great selection of stages... it's almost flawless. And the addition of miis is genius! Definitely the best Smash game so far.
  65. cwilliamhud
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    While it may lack the story mode that was featured in previous installments, the new Super Smash Bros offers hours of game play, new characters, and updated graphics to make for one of the best party games ever created on the wii u.
  66. javiandre10
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    El juego que más horas tiene en mi consola, porque individual y colectiva mente es inmenso, un juego que dura toda una generación, el Smash que reúne a los personajes más carismáticos de la historia de los video juegos, es un placer ver pelear a Mario contra Sonic, Megaman y Pacman, las modalidades de juego son muy variadas, hay que probarlas todas, denle una oportunidad a Mundo Smash, esEl juego que más horas tiene en mi consola, porque individual y colectiva mente es inmenso, un juego que dura toda una generación, el Smash que reúne a los personajes más carismáticos de la historia de los video juegos, es un placer ver pelear a Mario contra Sonic, Megaman y Pacman, las modalidades de juego son muy variadas, hay que probarlas todas, denle una oportunidad a Mundo Smash, es muy alegre, es como Smash al estilo Mario Party, la única pega es la ausencia es el modo historia, el cual pasa desapercibido por el extenso contenido, más el contenido descargable que aunque no es barato, si añade bastante al juego. Smash seguirá reinando por años, porque no hay ningún juego multijugador local que disfrute de igual manera, en todo caso tal vez Mario Kart es lo más parecido a esa sensación.… Expand
  67. Noketo
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    1Is an amazing ggameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3322222eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  68. Datamari
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    It's great!
    I don't think I need to introduce you to Super Smash Bros. It's one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time, and the newest addition to the series, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is easily the best Smash Bros. game next to Melee. The wide cast of characters is staggering, ranging from Little Mac from Punch-Out, Villager from Animal Crossing, and even Shulk from    It's great!
    I don't think I need to introduce you to Super Smash Bros. It's one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time, and the newest addition to the series, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is easily the best Smash Bros. game next to Melee. The wide cast of characters is staggering, ranging from Little Mac from Punch-Out, Villager from Animal Crossing, and even Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles! The roster is a definite win. The big new feature is online mode, which features a For Fun mode, where you have regular 4-player matches with items, and your wins and losses aren't recorded. For Glory features Final Destination type stages including 1 on 1 matches with your wins and losses recorded. While these modes can be extremely laggy, and there is no proper ranking system, online mode is definitely great. The 8-player smashes are hectic fun, but it IS easy to lose yourself in all of the chaos normally confusing one character to your own. Most other modes are great, and can steal endless hours away from beating Classic, All-Star, Target Smash, etc.
    SSB4 is an amazing game, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that. There are some technical issues here and there, but it's a fantastic experience for everybody, Smash veterans and newcomers alike. I used to say that Super Mario 3D World was the best Wii U game, no longer the case.

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U gets a 9/10    … Expand
  69. CntrlAltDel101
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    WIth an insane roster of character and a good range of game modes and levels, this is the best Smash Bros game to date.

    I've lost hours playing this one and look forward to sinking alot more time into this game.
  70. WeTechThat
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    Looks great, runs great, plays great. Has the best roster in Smash history, especially if you count DLC. Hours of fun that never gets old. Everyone's sad that this game's single player mode is laughable, but the multiplayer- the actual point of Smash- was done so well it hardly matters. Get it, you'll thank me later.
  71. TobiasKen
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    This game is spectacular. The huge amount of characters added to the game, and even better stage creation! But I'm getting ahead of myself here. Let's talk about the different aspects of the game.

    A: Music/Sounds Could not be better. I am simply astounded by the amount of music that has been put into the game. You know that Legend of Zelda music that you love so much? That's in it.    This game is spectacular. The huge amount of characters added to the game, and even better stage creation! But I'm getting ahead of myself here. Let's talk about the different aspects of the game.

    A: Music/Sounds

    Could not be better. I am simply astounded by the amount of music that has been put into the game. You know that Legend of Zelda music that you love so much? That's in it. You know that Super Mario Brothers theme? That's in it. Pretty much all soundtracks (Even some have been remixed) in the history of Nintendo have been added to the game. The voices of all of the characters are great, and the sounds are fluid and top-quality. The music, is perfect.

    10/10

    B: Graphics

    Beautiful. The graphics could not get much better than this. I mean, it doesn't look realistic - but it isn't supposed to be! You don't need graphics to make a game like this amazing, but man - they pulled the graphics off really well. The individual scales on Bowser are visible, the threads on Mario's hat - and the stages look better than they have ever been before. Unfortunately, the graphics aren't the best in the world - the characters are fine, but some of the stages look a little outdated.

    9/10

    C: Gameplay

    Beautiful. An amazing mix of Brawl and Melee. Not too floaty, not too fast. Controlling the characters are very easy, and some characters do require special techniques to work best. For example, Marth does maximum damage when you hit another character with the tip of his sword, whilst Roy does maximum damage when you hit them closer to the hilt of the blade. No matter how much you play the game, you can still get better. You can still learn. And thanks to the great Amiibo support, you can even have someone learn with you! I haven't even mentioned the monstrous amount of stages and Characters. It will probably take you over a day to try them all out properly! They really excelled at this. I can't see how they could have improved it at all.

    10/10

    D: Online

    Unfortunately, they didn't do all that well with this. But of course, I have never really been much of an online gamer - so I barely touched this. There's lag during the online matches (generally because of the other person's bad connection) and the tourneys are really strange as well. You can't play as Miis or use your custom stages, but I can understand why you can't do that. But I would have really enjoyed playing as my Mii. I'm not going to get into the DLC, but let me tell you that it is amazing what they have added.

    5/10

    Overall, Super Smash Brothers. for Wii U is an amazing game that can still be enjoyed for generations to come. I can't wait to see what more DLC they will add, before they have to depart. I've definitely played my fair share of the game. It has surpassed its predecessors, by a long mile. I'll always love the Super Smash Brothers Series, and I think this will always be my favourite, even after the next one comes out.    … Expand
  72. Jollyjoe1000
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Graphics, marvelous, Characters,great, mii's, awesome, game in general amazing. The new mechanics are great, and the mii's make everything better.It is probably the reason I don't look back a brawl as a good game anymore.
  73. Hakros323
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting for this game ever since it was announced, and boy, was I not disappointed. This is recommended for anyone who loves the Smash bros series, Nintendo, fighting games, or just have a Wii U.

    In this game, several Nintendo characters (along with some third party characters) from different franchises face-off in stages based on areas from games in their own series. This    I've been waiting for this game ever since it was announced, and boy, was I not disappointed. This is recommended for anyone who loves the Smash bros series, Nintendo, fighting games, or just have a Wii U.

    In this game, several Nintendo characters (along with some third party characters) from different franchises face-off in stages based on areas from games in their own series. This isn't like any normal fighting game, you must rack up their damage percentage high, then try to knock them off the edge. There's 3 modes you can play: Time, Stock, and Coins.
    In time, you must try to KO as many opponents as you can. KO someone, and you get a point, get KOd yourself, and you lose a point. At the end, whoever has the most points wins. If two or more fighters have the same point, they must compete in a Sudden Death, where their damage percentage are at 300, with Bob-ombs raining down on them eventually. The winner is the last one standing.
    Stock is basically "last man standing". Each characters will have a stock, which is their life, and loses one whenever they get KO. Whoever's the last one standing wins.
    Coin is where you must collect as much a coin as possible before time runs out. You can get money by attacking the opponents.

    The roster in this game, is huge and diverse. And is only getting more bigger and diverse via DLC. There are many characters from different Nintendo franchises you can play as. Including some veterans from past games like Mario, Link, Samus, Marth, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Charizard, Fox, Peach, Bowser, Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Zelda & many more.. Several newcomers are added into the fray, most of which were what the fans were asking for. The newcomers include characters like Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Rosalina & Luma, Little Mac, Greninja, Palutena, Miis, and more!
    Aside from Nintendo characters, there are also some third party characters in the game. There's Sega's Sonic, Capcom's Mega Man & Ryu (Who's a DLC), Namco's Pac-Man, and the upcoming Square Enix's Cloud.

    The game is mostly known for its online play. You can play with friends, or with anyone.
    With anyone have two modes you can play: For Fun, and For Gory.
    For Fun is for casuals. Here, all stages except Final Destination will be picked randomly, with all items enabled. You can play free for all, or team battle.
    For Glory is, you guessed it, for competitive players. Here, only Final Destination variation of stages are played here, and you also have a option a 1-on-1 2-stock battle.
    There's more modes in online to choose. Spectate allows you to watch other fights, and you can bet on who you think will win. They also added a Replay channel, so you can watch replays for certain characters, mode, or style. There's also online tournaments you can take part of. You can even make your own tournament.

    There's a lot of trophies and music to collect, and lots of modes to play.

    Overall, best game of 2014, and the best game on the Wii U so far!    … Expand
  74. PK_Knee
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, the amount of content in the game is not only plentiful, but overwhelming almost (in a good way). Balancing is best ever in smash bros history. (Still need to Nerf Sheik though) So much fun playing for Casual and Competitive play. Recommend it for everyone.
  75. OddCytoplasm
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Quite possibly the best game ever created. The pinnacle of game quality is exactly what this represents, wrapped in a glorious selection of modes, characters, and DLC.
  76. Cosmozerk
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    With over 58 characters, 55 stages, balanced and fun gameplay, great presentation and much much more, Super smash bros for wii u is my opinion the best game in the entire series.

    STORY: The story of super smash bros is more a theory than anything else. Basicly what people say is that a kid has a few toys and super smash bros is how the kid sees this toys when he plays with them.    With over 58 characters, 55 stages, balanced and fun gameplay, great presentation and much much more, Super smash bros for wii u is my opinion the best game in the entire series.

    STORY: The story of super smash bros is more a theory than anything else. Basicly what people say is that a kid has a few toys and super smash bros is how the kid sees this toys when he plays with them.

    PRESENTATION: Super smash bros had never looked so good. Like always the 60 fps is smooth and this is actually the first smash game to ever been on HD 1080p and i looks sooooo good. Some of the textures may look bland at first, but when you are fighting and concentrating on your opponent and seeing the other great textures, models and effects, the semi-bland textures go unnoticed. The soundtrack is also legendary, with so many remixes, orchestra, original music and all of these from so many franchises that some one can argue that this is one of the greatest soundtracks of all time and honestly i agree. A solid presentation for an even more solid gameplay!.

    GAMEPLAY: Super smash bros for wii u has not only a lot of characters and stages, but also a lot of different modes and collectables.

    First we the typical smash mode where you choose a character, a stage and the you battle it out in 3 different ways. The time mode, the stock mode (the one that you should always use) and the coin mode, all of these are good ways to play with friends of the other 3 cpu's you can play against with or without items. AH! but that's not all of the cpu's you can battle against, since the wii u version has 8 player smash...pretty self explanatory.

    We also have other modes like smash tour, which is basicly mario party mode. Or other more interesting like classic mode, where you are in like this board and to activate a battle you approach an enemy, you the defeat them in a, rinse and repeat with different rules every round, until you get to the fighting me section and then finally defeat master hand or master hand + crazy hand or master hand + crazy hand + master core...depending on the difficulty you choose.

    All stars is also back, this is basicly arcade mode, where you fight enemies to fight the ones at the end, pretty freaking cool and also pretty freaking hard.

    Other modes include event mode, where you have to complete challenges to get rewards. Master and crazy orders is a mode where you complete different challenges with different rules to get rewards and in crazy hand case, you actually fight him and if you loose, you loose a bunch of collectables.

    Speaking of collectables, smash wii u has trophies that you get by buying them of playing other modes, you can use them to do some pretty cool pictures.

    We also have training, multi-man smash, target blast and the home run contest to earn rewards, money, trophies, and custom moves...oh yeah i forgot about custom moves, in each mode you can have the opportunity to get customizable moves for every fighter, basicly you can make every character have any move that you want and give them equipment to increase their status and give the special abilities...a custom fighter!, if you have amiibo you can also give it custom moves and equipment.

    Another fun mode is trophy rush, you put money to get more time and you spend that time eliminating boxes to get (obviously) trophies, equipment, money and custom moves, thrust me when you are going for custom moves, this mode is essential. The final modes are stage builder (self explanatory) and master pieces, the latter being a mode where you can play classic NES and SNES games, it's really cool.

    The core mechanics of smash are still the same, you can jump, attack, smash attack and do special moves and to do different moves you use the analog stick in different directions, very simple and veeeeery addicting mechanics.

    Overall ith great presentation, gameplay, music, mechanics, graphics, replay-value and many many many other things smash for wii u gets a 10/10. A great game and believe when i say this...i only covered only like 70% of this game, so needless to say if you have a wii u, yo should definitely pick this one up.

    I PLAYED MORE THAN 800 hrs now...no joke.    … Expand
  77. Richtea87
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    An incredible game. Easily the most content-packed game on the Wii U and the best value in my opinion. The graphics run very smoothly at a solid 1080p 60FPS with fluid animation. The online is not perfect but much better than its predecessor. Local multiplayer is as fun as always and with so many characters available including DLC, you can seriously play this game for years. My favouriteAn incredible game. Easily the most content-packed game on the Wii U and the best value in my opinion. The graphics run very smoothly at a solid 1080p 60FPS with fluid animation. The online is not perfect but much better than its predecessor. Local multiplayer is as fun as always and with so many characters available including DLC, you can seriously play this game for years. My favourite game on the Wii U. By far.… Expand
  78. RedNovaStorm95
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is a perfect example of a game that you can play with your friends, family, or just by yourself. It offers over 50 playable characters from many different Nintendo game like Super Mario, Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda, etc. and many other franchises.

    In my opinion. This is one of my favorite games available.
  79. SuperMatt777
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    A game that easily offers hours of fun, for both single player and multiplayer. Going for all the challenges in the game keeps players who heavily enjoy single player busy for a long time and the game offers a solid pace of gameplay that is a perfect mix of Brawl and Melee. The roster is as good as it's ever been, bringing in amazing new characters and even expanding to DLC characters, allA game that easily offers hours of fun, for both single player and multiplayer. Going for all the challenges in the game keeps players who heavily enjoy single player busy for a long time and the game offers a solid pace of gameplay that is a perfect mix of Brawl and Melee. The roster is as good as it's ever been, bringing in amazing new characters and even expanding to DLC characters, all in which are great. While it was disappointing to see the Ice Climbers or Snake get cut, the roster remains as good as ever. There is a solid selection of stages that do a great job of recapping Nintendo's recent history and the returning stages cover Nintendo's history from before brawl. There is a satisfying amount of single player content as well. The game works surprisingly well with 8 players as well. While it can get chaotic, that's the fun of it. Overall, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U does a great job at fixing whatever problems Brawl had and did even better at adding to it. I highly recommend this to any Smash fan or players new to the series.… Expand
  80. SmashBPG
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    Fun as hell. If you loved the Previous SSB Games, this game will definitely mess with you. This game is the Best SSB Game so far up to date IMO. The character selection is awesome and best in the series. The stages are great and are fun. The mechanics of this game are also the best in the series IMO along with the 3DS. The graphics are outstanding for the Wii U. The controls are perfect.Fun as hell. If you loved the Previous SSB Games, this game will definitely mess with you. This game is the Best SSB Game so far up to date IMO. The character selection is awesome and best in the series. The stages are great and are fun. The mechanics of this game are also the best in the series IMO along with the 3DS. The graphics are outstanding for the Wii U. The controls are perfect. The framerate and speed are great at 60 FPS or 30 FPS for some Pokemon and Assist Trophies. The DLC is so awesome. I have some costumes, and all stages/characters. I think Cloud and Ryu are a great addition to the series, as well as some returning ones from Melee and Brawl such as Roy, Lucas, and Mewtwo. This has GOT to be one of the best and if not the best release title from Nintendo in 2014. I have played well over 100 hours, that is a tremendous amount. Smash Tour is okay but Smash Run is better IMO. The extra stadium modes, Classic, All-Star, Events, etc. are all great modes. 8-Player Smash, what more can you say about that, it is my favourite mode as of this review. The Stage Builder is better than Brawl's IMO, although I kinda wish they brought the Conveyer Belts back because of the music which the music is also great btw but I think Battlefield Melee (Melee Original and the Brawl Remix), Opening SSBM (Brawl), and Multi Man Melee 1 should have made it. Everything else is also good. Overall, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is a great game and you should TOTALLY buy this and the 3DS Game together as well as the DLC. And if you hate SSBU, you're WAY BEYOND silly as JB.… Expand
  81. Tycoo8
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    I really can't think of anything bad to say about this game. The only thing that I can't stand is that they removed the story mode but they added the cool new classic mode to sorta make up for it. The online mode is great and all except it can get laggy A LOT. Then there are also a bunch of jerks on 1v1 for glory who think they're so cool because they are better at the game. Even when theyI really can't think of anything bad to say about this game. The only thing that I can't stand is that they removed the story mode but they added the cool new classic mode to sorta make up for it. The online mode is great and all except it can get laggy A LOT. Then there are also a bunch of jerks on 1v1 for glory who think they're so cool because they are better at the game. Even when they aren't better and you beat them almost every round they say stuff like "CHEAP", "SCRUB", and "TIERWHORE". It's so annoying and I wish they wouldn't RUIN the game for people online. There could be a little kid just playing online and they meet one of these jerks who call them stuff like this. Good thing there is an option to play with friends online so you don't have encounter these fools. The game is great and I love it a lot but these 1v1 for glory jerks really ruin the game for me and a lot of other people as well.… Expand
  82. ambiss
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    The Game Fantastic. Fluid gameplay, and a new formula in the fighting genre, as well as extensive additional content. Entering nostalgic characters from other franchises such as Ryu, Sonic and others
  83. Bat-Gamer-Guy
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    I love this game! It's perfect! There's so much characters, trophies, music, and more to find in this game. And, if that's not enough, there's lots of great dlc! Nintendo is the only company who does dlc right. This is a must-buy for any and all Wii U owners. Want Link to fight Pokémon? Want Samus from Metroid and Starfox to team up to defeat Ness from EarthBound and Bowser? Want Mario toI love this game! It's perfect! There's so much characters, trophies, music, and more to find in this game. And, if that's not enough, there's lots of great dlc! Nintendo is the only company who does dlc right. This is a must-buy for any and all Wii U owners. Want Link to fight Pokémon? Want Samus from Metroid and Starfox to team up to defeat Ness from EarthBound and Bowser? Want Mario to beat up Sonic? Oh yeah, this game even has third-party characters, with Sonic from Sega, Mega Man and Ryu (who is dlc) from Capcom, Pac-Man from Namco, and even CLOUD STRIFE from Final Fantasy VII! Cloud Strife. CLOUD STRIFE! FROM A PLAYSTATION GAME! A PS1 GAME! Sure, he's dlc, BUT WHO CARES?!? Bayonetta is even coming as dlc soon! I totally recommend this game. For the characters, the trophies, the gameplay, the music, the graphics (1080p and 60fps), and the dlc! It's a masterpiece!… Expand
  84. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    It's just what every Smash Bros. fan was waiting for and asking for the characters and stages. Want the stage you wanted to be here that's in the 3DS version? No bother... just go on your 3DS and play the stage you wanted there.

    What Wii U has that 3DS doesn't is simple. 8.... player... SMASH!!!!
  85. AstralSonic
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U takes on a new level when it introduced 8 players smash. There are now over 50 characters, an insane amount of playable fighters, and unique stages that change the atmosphere for players. The remixes for over a hundreds soundtracks all sound epic. My only concern with this game is the lack of Story mode, which was replaced with Smash Tour, and the online gameSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U takes on a new level when it introduced 8 players smash. There are now over 50 characters, an insane amount of playable fighters, and unique stages that change the atmosphere for players. The remixes for over a hundreds soundtracks all sound epic. My only concern with this game is the lack of Story mode, which was replaced with Smash Tour, and the online game play still lags from time to time despite good connection. However, this can all be dismissed as Smash Bros. has grown to be a more social game than most games today. Friends and family can get together and play side by side, rather than playing with people from around the world online which feels repetitive at times.… Expand
  86. TearsMacabre
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Yet another Nintendo game I thoroughly enjoy. The graphics are beautiful and the roster is excellent.

    Unlike Melee, which favored competitive players, and Brawl, which favored casual ones, Smash 4 strikes a perfect balance between the two. With practice, an amateur player like me can do decently during online play... for you super-dedicated players out there, there are so many advanced    Yet another Nintendo game I thoroughly enjoy. The graphics are beautiful and the roster is excellent.

    Unlike Melee, which favored competitive players, and Brawl, which favored casual ones, Smash 4 strikes a perfect balance between the two. With practice, an amateur player like me can do decently during online play... for you super-dedicated players out there, there are so many advanced techniques to learn with every character out there. I'm not sure anyone can get bored playing this game, be he/she a completely casual newcomer or a diehard video game fan.

    Oh, and did I mention the music? THE MUSIC!!! Oh, it was so, so amazing. I would've bought the game if all it did was play music. I am truly enamored with it.

    My ONLY complaint about the game- and I mean only - is the lack of a story mode. Classic and All-Star work fine, and the new Master/Crazy Orders modes are fun, but they just don't live up to Brawl's Subspace Emissary. That's the only reason I'd ever play Brawl again after playing this game.

    A top-notch success for Nintendo. Definitely worth buying a Wii U for; if you have one already, this game is a must.    … Expand
  87. Terrastrike
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    Say what you want, but I think that this game is the true Super Smash Bros. experience. Melee was amazing, and was much better than Brawl, but this game tops the two. If you own a Wii U, this game is a must-have.
  88. pakkume64dd
    May 3, 2016
    10
    the " BIG N " even broke !!! especially I liked the characters and that voting fighters who did ( only lacked snake and ice- climbers ; - ;) but the game is very good !!! despite having no history.
  89. vinicius77777
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    esse jogo foi excelente. tem tudo de bom: ótima jogabilidade, grande variedade de personagens, bom modo online, smash tour, telas criativas, ótimos multiplayer e uma ótima trilha sonora. além de ter sido o melhor jogo que eu joguei da série, foi o melhor jogo de luta que eu já joguei até hoje.
  90. connerbrink
    Feb 23, 2016
    9
    Slower than its most noted predecessor, but overall terrific work of art, and possibly the best game of the year. Obvious upgrade overall from Brawl, great graphics, and fun in all forms.
  91. Blaxpupas
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    Ill just say what this game is with a simple sentence: Its the best figthing game of the 8th gen with a lot of difference between others like Street Figther or MK.
  92. niclol
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    super smash bros for wii u es un juego que para ser de wii u, una consola menos potente que las de la competencia se ve muy bien graficamente y me encanta la gran cantidad de personages y escenarios , pero me resulta habeces confuso el menu y me molesta la gran cantidad de dlc de pago, no digo que los regalen pero por ejemplo si instalas el mario maker en la consola estaria bien que tesuper smash bros for wii u es un juego que para ser de wii u, una consola menos potente que las de la competencia se ve muy bien graficamente y me encanta la gran cantidad de personages y escenarios , pero me resulta habeces confuso el menu y me molesta la gran cantidad de dlc de pago, no digo que los regalen pero por ejemplo si instalas el mario maker en la consola estaria bien que te dieran el escenario de super mario maker para super smash bros.… Expand
  93. BichoXD
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    buen juego por parte de nintendo
    totalmente recomdable para todo tipo de publico
    como siempre esta a la altura de otros grandes titulos de peleas, incluso superando a grandes como SF V
  94. Sai_rox
    May 7, 2016
    8
    This game was this close to pitch perfect for me, but I have one major issue,one mediocre issue, and one minor issue.. .But, I'll get to that later. First off, the graphics are 100% amazing for this game! I absolutely love the aspect of being able to be hit by car drivers and destroy the mansion in 4-player mode! This is where my mediocre issue comes in. I kinda wish that you were able toThis game was this close to pitch perfect for me, but I have one major issue,one mediocre issue, and one minor issue.. .But, I'll get to that later. First off, the graphics are 100% amazing for this game! I absolutely love the aspect of being able to be hit by car drivers and destroy the mansion in 4-player mode! This is where my mediocre issue comes in. I kinda wish that you were able to destroy the mansion and be hit by cars in 8-player mode too. I also wish that some maps weren't just restricted to the 4-player selection. Moving on, I liked the idea of an all-star mode inside of Smash, having the ability to brawl it out with every character with minimal healing! This is where my minor issue comes in, I wish that the game would tell you if you've been All-Star with that character already because I want to see every trophy for because I think it's cool.The stage builder tradition lives on, and that's exactly where my major issue comes into play. The aspect of having fun while building the stage was all removed. There's minimal springs and contraptions that you can add, I looked thorough the electronic manual, and I can't figure out the lava, and it's so difficult to build a box that people can have access to the inside without it saying, "Any area where fighters can't use as ground were deleted." This has made me now despise the stage builder, I only made one and deleted it for the achievement.… Expand
  95. udub4life
    May 5, 2016
    10
    this is one of the best games on the wii u and you should buy it even though its not the best looking game on the system but the game play is great and worth $60
  96. MCCrusaders6
    May 18, 2016
    10
    This smash game is the best out there. You will not find anything better, the graphics are stunning, and the characters are actually balanced, which isn't normal for a fighting game. 8 man smash is so chaotic and fun! Buy this game! Or else
  97. Animer6031
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    This is the game in the franchise with the better gameplay in the series. Is not fast and not slow, its perfect. The characters hoster is over the incredible level, with Sonic, Magaman, Pacman, Ryu, Cloud and Bayonetta.
  98. Figster512
    Aug 14, 2016
    10
    If you don't own this game, let me just tell you that--BUY IT! Just buy it! This is the best game on the Wii U. The gameplay is perfect with tight controls and lots of variety with the characters and stages. You have your usual options for time, battle type, teams, and items. New to the franchise is the option to make any stage totally flat. This is much better for hardcore players likeIf you don't own this game, let me just tell you that--BUY IT! Just buy it! This is the best game on the Wii U. The gameplay is perfect with tight controls and lots of variety with the characters and stages. You have your usual options for time, battle type, teams, and items. New to the franchise is the option to make any stage totally flat. This is much better for hardcore players like myself. There are lots of new characters as well, such as Bowser Jr., Duck Hunt, Rosalina, Villager, and more, as well as DLC characters such as Ryu and Mewtwo. The main attraction has to be the online mode. You can choose between "for fun", which has normal stages and items, and "for glory" which has the flat stages and no items. While the online mode is a HUGE improvement over Brawl's, it can get really laggy to the point where it is unplayable. However, most of the time it is fine. Another feature I like is if anyone quits the battle, they can't play online for another 15 minutes, that means nobody will drop out in the middle of a match. This game is just about perfect. It's the only reason I still have my Wii U. Do yourself a favor, spend a bit of money, and BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  99. genaroagv
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Un fabuloso juego, que te hace reventar de diversion si juegas junto a otras personas, pero que igual se disfruta solo; es para gente ya algo experimentada con las salidas anteriores, pero no es muy complicado y te puedes adaptar rapidamente a el
  100. RossBoss
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    As a competitive Smash 4 player, I can say that this game is rewarding for competitive, casual, and party play. This game is packed with content - characters, stages, DLC, items, music, trophies, etc. 8-player Smash is great for parties for all levels of players. Meanwhile, the competitive aspect continues to evolve. While I don't foresee Smash 4 getting anywhere near as technical as MeleeAs a competitive Smash 4 player, I can say that this game is rewarding for competitive, casual, and party play. This game is packed with content - characters, stages, DLC, items, music, trophies, etc. 8-player Smash is great for parties for all levels of players. Meanwhile, the competitive aspect continues to evolve. While I don't foresee Smash 4 getting anywhere near as technical as Melee simply because of the lack of tech, there IS plenty of room for the meta to go. The sheer number of character allows the game to be focused more on matchups and opens the strategy for using multiple characters to succeed. The game may be the 2nd most balanced in the series behind Project M but does have its flaws as patches can significantly hurt characters and most of the DLC have proven to be the tops in the game, leading to the pay-to-win strategy. Personally, I lack interest in Classic and All-Star modes in this installment and found Smash Tour, the new mode to Smash 4, to be an awful attempt at a Mario Party recreation. Overall, Smash 4 is a great game for competitive and casual players alike of all ages and I believe is the best in the series.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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