Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2230 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 125 out of 2230
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  1. PopCultureLozer
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This is by far my favorite smash game. Just because a game isn't built for competitive play doesn't mean its bad. I love this game despite all of its flaws. There's so much to do and I find most of it to be a blast.
  2. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It has the best story out of any smash bros. game by far, with a great chaacter slection, and lots of great side things, like stage builder, and versing 100 cpu's!
  3. Sonic12403
    Mar 29, 2021
    5
    It is the weakest in the Super Smash Bros. series, but Brawl has a ton of effort and fan service for not only Nintendo fans, but video game fans as a whole.
  4. patrickmurphy09
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    For some reason, this game seems to be considered a bit of a black sheep within the Smash Bros series, and that is a shame because this game is absolutely stellar. Sure, there are a few gameplay choices which are frustrating - tripping, slower meta, etc. - but even for its flaws, this game is exceptional. This game introduced the full-fledged story mode we may never get again: SubspaceFor some reason, this game seems to be considered a bit of a black sheep within the Smash Bros series, and that is a shame because this game is absolutely stellar. Sure, there are a few gameplay choices which are frustrating - tripping, slower meta, etc. - but even for its flaws, this game is exceptional. This game introduced the full-fledged story mode we may never get again: Subspace Emissary. Not the best platformer in the world, but the mashup of characters with cutscenes to demonstrate the storytelling we all have in our minds as little kids pitting their favorite characters against each other. Yes, the meta for competitive gampelay is broken with Meta Knight dominating the roster and with many glitches that top-level players can exploit. This is one of many reasons why its competitive aspect hasn't stood the test of time. But the gameplay is still fun to revisit with a new roster of characters, including my personal all-time favorite, King Dedede, to other great additions such as Snake. The music is absolutely fantastic, and yes, does take itself seriously in some regards, but I appreciate that the composers and game directors made the choice to do so and fully went with it. Casual play also is a lot of fun with the introductions of assist trophies and of course, final smashes. As imbalanced as the final smashes are, ranging from Mario's astonishingly weak fire attack to longlasting fury of Super Sonic, these were also among some of the most fun. I'd rather have some final smashes back like King Dedede's Waddle Dee Army or Giga Bowser rather than some of the new additions we have for Smash Bros Ultimate, which seeks to get players back into the match more quickly. Overall, a gem of a game. Not the best in the series, but often undervalued for how well it still can stand on its own even through its flaws.… Expand
  5. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    La epicidad hecha videojuego. Fue el primer Smash que descubrí y me quedaba maravillado de pequeño con esos traileres, banda sonora... La historia es un escándalo.
  6. BowLL
    Nov 23, 2020
    8
    this game isn't that bad, it's quality is good and it's pretty fun with friends. i had fun playing this game as a kid, and i will likely never forget that after replaying it months ago. it was amazing playing it again after a long time.
  7. weeb122
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Absolutely underrated nowadays. Sure, the competitive side of it isn't that balanced, but since its gone it doesn't matter and the new characters make it even better.

    My Main: Ness
  8. junkykunky
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    This is a really good game a great game enfact. The reason this game is so good is because of the story mode the story really feels like a massive cross over and the addition of sonic and snake in the game this is a pretty good game. This game gets a lot of slack from the melee community for being completely different to its predecessor with all the tripping and slowness and i get it'sThis is a really good game a great game enfact. The reason this game is so good is because of the story mode the story really feels like a massive cross over and the addition of sonic and snake in the game this is a pretty good game. This game gets a lot of slack from the melee community for being completely different to its predecessor with all the tripping and slowness and i get it's annoying but if you look past that it can be a great game especially with it's campaign i suggest picking it up if you have a wii.… Expand
  9. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a game thats included in a smash ultimate

    pros
    great subspace or story mode
    amazing smash x mode
    amazing offline mode
    when the online was there it had good reviews
    amazing demo mode
    incredible items
    smash ball and smashes are amazing much unlike the ones in smash five
    to an extent

    cons
    none    … Expand
  10. Tabbou
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeu sur Wii et peut-être même le meilleur super smash à ce jour, avec plein de persos, de modes différents et même un mode histoire !
  11. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
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  12. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    8/10
    The game that is once hated. I'm surprised that the user score isn't 2.0.
  13. Kostas_Spirou
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    One of the games that made me a gamer, and one of my favorite childhood games.
    The gameplay is very fun and addictive, so many mechanics to experiment with, albeit being a bit slow and heavy.
    Subspace Emissary is one of the best additions to the game, and playing with other players makes it even better. Last but not least, it's worth to mention that this game has the best original    One of the games that made me a gamer, and one of my favorite childhood games.
    The gameplay is very fun and addictive, so many mechanics to experiment with, albeit being a bit slow and heavy.

    Subspace Emissary is one of the best additions to the game, and playing with other players makes it even better.

    Last but not least, it's worth to mention that this game has the best original music in the series and the best remixes aswell.

    Back then I didn't know many games, Brawl helped me discover so many new games and characters, and I'll always respect it for that.

    Overall, I had the time of my life playing this game as a kid with my siblings, it's a one of a kind experience and I'll never forget the times we've spent together playing this game.

    Final Rating: "Excellent" ~ 9.5/10.    … Expand
  14. nintendofan721
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is by far my favourite Super Smash Bros game in the series! It was the first game to introduce final smashes unique to each character, and there are so many good ones! Most characters from Melee return along with a big list of newcomers like Wario, Diddy Kong, Meta Knight, King Dedede, R.O.B, Olimar, and even Snake and Sonic who were the first third party characters in the series.This is by far my favourite Super Smash Bros game in the series! It was the first game to introduce final smashes unique to each character, and there are so many good ones! Most characters from Melee return along with a big list of newcomers like Wario, Diddy Kong, Meta Knight, King Dedede, R.O.B, Olimar, and even Snake and Sonic who were the first third party characters in the series. There are so many cool new stages to choose from as well as 10 coming back from Melee. Some of them include Delfino Plaza, Pirate Ship, Spear Pillar, Halberd, Castle Siege and many more! The wii remote controls aren’t the best but I’m okay with them, and you have the option to use your GameCube controller. The graphics were a huge upgrade from the previous entry. The soundtrack is massive with hundreds of amazing music tracks, and you can choose which songs you want to hear on each stage with my music! There are many different trophies to collect with an astonishing 544, and you can get some in the coin launcher minigame which is fun! Events matches return and are as fun as ever, with many different single player and multiplayer ones! This game introduced the stage builder which allows you to create your own stages, which was such a great idea! The best thing about this game however, and the reason I consider it the best in the series, is the Subspace Emissary! There is a large amount of cutscenes which tell a really good story without even any dialogue, and a lot of different 2D sidescroller levels to play through specific to this mode. This game is a masterpiece and to me is the definition of what makes Super Smash Bros so good.… Expand
  15. RandowGuy
    May 16, 2022
    8
    Vou descrever esse jogo em poucas palavras: Muito conteúdo, Muita Diversão e Péssimo jogo competitivo.
  16. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Smash Bros Brawl is easily one of the best games for the Wii, and has an excellent soundtrack.

    After almost 15 years, it still is excellent and fun to play, with the first third party characters in the series in Sega’s mascot in Sonic, and Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series by Konami.

    The adventure mode in Subspace Emissary is a long and epic mashup where you can unlock all the characters by itself. All Star mode is unlocked after unlocking all the characters via Subspace, specific tasks, and/or vs. matches played. Compared to Melee, All Star mode is more random while Classic mode is less random in Brawl. Some characters from Melee in Young Link and Mewtwo are gone, but the rest of the game more than makes up for it.

    Overall an incredible game that still holds up well, and has many different controller options.    … Expand
  17. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    Brawl's roster is amazing. Newcomer's Sonic and Snake are some great additions. Compared to Ultimate, Brawl's gameplay is far weaker. The Subspace Emissary really carries this to an 8. The amount of cutscenes and unique never seen before interactions that happen is simply awesome.
  18. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  19. 3ls0ul
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Un juego de peleas plataformero que a dia de hoy conservo con un monton de cariño, me regaló muchas horas de diversión inigualables.
  20. Sephiroth_7_7
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Yes I do know that this title is debated to be bad, even so this is the smash bros I played the most, since it was also the first I played. For me this title has a special place in my heart even more so than melee, which I also love. Brawl has its flaws but overall is the most well rounded game cause of its balance of multiplayer and singleplayer modes.
  21. CrossoverMovie2
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This was my very VERY first Nintendo game I have ever played. This game is a huge part of my childhood. I will always main you, Mario and Sonic
  22. VSLazer360
    Feb 15, 2023
    7
    Super Smash Bros Brawl was the first Smash game I played. it marked the beginning of my love for the Super Smash Bros series and piqued my interest into the competitive scene of which I am now a part of. It's nostalgic as all get out and I have fond memories of intense 1v1 fights between my brother to see who was better or blasting through the Subspace Emissary on a snow day when I wasSuper Smash Bros Brawl was the first Smash game I played. it marked the beginning of my love for the Super Smash Bros series and piqued my interest into the competitive scene of which I am now a part of. It's nostalgic as all get out and I have fond memories of intense 1v1 fights between my brother to see who was better or blasting through the Subspace Emissary on a snow day when I was home from school. I truly cannot thank this game enough for all the childhood memories I have with it and how it impacted my life, but man is this game flawed. Nintendo intentionally sabotaging the game's movement speed to discourage true competitive play also hurts casual play severely, I can never go back to the molasses slow gameplay of Brawl after playing games as smooth as Melee or Ultimate. Furthermore, while the story mode is really cool I think it's heavily carried by the cutscenes and the story it tells and not the actual gameplay of it. If I wanted to play a side scroller where every enemy that hits you does an insane amount of knockback and just are incredibly annoying to fight, I'd play a Mega-Man game. While Brawl was certainly revolutionary and a big part of my childhood, I can still see a lot of its flaws through my rose-tinted glasses.… Expand
  23. Reviewer69420
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    I loved it so much, Wario is my favorite and his big fart is so good. The knight guy should be better cause he looks cool by can't beat anywon. I also love KINGDEDEDEE because he is really good. 100/18.7432
  24. Gilbert_64
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Me encanta jugar un montón de veces el final destination jugando como mario vs sonic con objetos explosivos activados, todo se vuelve muy épico y caótico porque hay cosas explotando mientras me agarro a puñetes con sonic a ver quién agarra la bola smash.
  25. Radpandabear
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    First smash game, my main was meta knight and I learned many years later that he was considered overpowered. The main story went so hard and I wish they’d do it again, when R.O.B had a change of heart it made me almost cry. But not this man get back in there tear.
  26. Cakiws
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    This game has a pretty cool story mode, graphics, the music are very great, the nerfed of the characters is one of these issues, meta knight is very broken, easily the best character of the game. but overall is a great game.
  27. Mrwren
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. This is so fun to play with friends and it also has a good story mode! I really enjoyed playing this game and I still recommend getting it in 2023!
  28. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    8
    the funnest smash game, the jank makes this game hilarious, i have never had more fun laughing at my wii ever... i would like to leave you with one word which i believe makes this game so fun and funny... warioman
  29. StavrosGR12
    May 15, 2023
    7
    The story mode is perfect but the game is an 7 because of Meta Knight and tripping
  30. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    88/100 .
  31. Bestgamer10
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    I really Love this Game. This is my für favorite Game of all time. The reason ist because the Story Mode is PERFECT!
  32. Manucci555
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    An amazing title for the wii, I'm actually pretty nostalgic of so many memories the devs gave my brother and I when we played this as kids. You've either played it or you haven't, it rocks.
  33. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game was so hype. Remember the Smash Bros. dojo? Brawl has such an amazing roster of characters and one of the greatest single player modes, Subspace Emissary, in any fighting game.
  34. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    this game is great for the soul purpouse of the extras like the coin shooting game, the giant roster of trophies, and the subspace emmisary. the only issue is that the balancing is off in numerous ways while also failing to follow up on the tight and swift combat of melee... i just think that this game gets worse with time while melee ages like gold.
  35. Caffe
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Complex and deep mechanics
    Infinitely varied
    Amazing soundtrack
    Excellent multiplayer
    Technically flawless
    Story mode that I still have in my head.

    Possibly the best game ever made for the Wii.
  36. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#2 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    Brawl is easily the most fun I’ve had on a Wii, and could be the most fun I’ve had with a game in ages. It’s just that good. There is just so much to do, and so many different and refreshing things added that it would be a crime not to at least take a look.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    100
    Rarely has any title delivered so much amazing action, such a wide variety of modes, and so many hours of value. It doesn't get any better than this. [Mar 2008, p.82]
  3. Gameplayer
    100
    It’s obvious that developer Game Arts have put a painstaking amount of effort into creating this game and every time we play it we’re discovering new Nintendo references which bring back a rush of nostalgia. Brawl’s chaotic multiplayer sessions are some of the best to be had on the system, plus there are plenty of challenges and modes to amuse those ‘friend-impaired’ individuals out there as well. It’s a no-brainer, every serious Nintendo fan out there should score themselves a copy of this game, invite some friends/victims around, and have a smashing good time.
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