Super Smash Brothers - Nintendo Wii U

This game is absolutely amazing. I have never played any of the other Super Smash Brothers players. I will say that this game is VERY easy to learn. It is an absolute blast to learn about all of the different characters and their different special moves. Never having played the older games I quickly learned that this is primarily a game to play with others (either on your console or online). The single player modes are rather limited. There is not campaign mode like a lot of games have. This game is really geared towards 2 - 8 people having these big battles, which are a ton of fun. My 2 boys (7 and 10) absolutely love this game and regularly destroy me. Some of my favorite aspects of this game are 1) The ability to play with 4 - 8 people all together is great. On Thanksgiving, as the adults were watching football the kids were playing this game for hours. It never got old, they would just pick new players and new arenas to battle in. 2) The graphics and music is fantastic. There is no lag at all, which is amazing because the fighters are constantly in motion 3) The arenas (where you battle) are VERY dynamic. What I mean by that is that most of the arenas are not just a room that you fight in. There are platforms that move, bridges that sometimes break, buildings that get destroyed, and all kinds of others gems. Very different than the old fighting games I grew up playing. 4) You can take your MII players and create new characters to battle with. When you do this you select 3 powers that your fighters has and which special moves he can do. It's a lot of fun to create these new characters to see what you can come up with. The only parts of the game that I do not like are (and these are very minor, not enough to bump it down to 4 stars) 1) Limited integration with the touch screen on the game pad. For example, even if you are using the game pad you still need to use the controls to select fighters instead of just touching on the fighter you want. This is probably the biggest oversight I found. 2) As you are fighting it's not clear who is willing (until the fight is over). This is determined by how many times your fighter got knocked out of the arena. It's clear when this happens, but during the fight you can't see how many times each fighter got knocked out (at least I have not found a way). Overall, this game is AMAZING. Easily my boys favorite game on WII U (especially the 7 year old). The controls are very simple to use, the concept is very straight forward, and the game is just a LOT of fun.

There's nothing I can add to this review that others haven't said already. I was into the competitive smash scene for melee. When Brawl came out, like other competitive players, most of us were upset. A vocal majority would disagree, but they're the ones that weren't competitive players. I left a review for brawl as a game that was fun but in my opinion, I couldn't take seriously. Fast forward 6 years, I waited to play the game instead of diving head first and buying the console like I did for Brawl. From a melee point of view, it lacks a lot of the crazy stuff you see that keeps the playing real fast. Pros: - Fast paced compared to brawl, really fast paced - Variety of characters that bring unique play styles - Tripping was removed from Brawl - Heavyweight characters get an edge with super armor attacks making attacks in the past that were impossible actually possible, Ganon's warlock punch for example - Custom moveset for characters. This was the selling point for me, and my golly is it awesome. Don't like the way a move functions, switch it out with something more along your play style - Large selection of stages, and some actual unique ones as well - Not to be a fanboy, but pacman and megaman - I feel the game is actually really balanced this time around - This game is actually playable online. I've had little to no problems playing online with people from places all over Cons: - The game has a similar gamecube controller issues where the input is taken by direction instead of precision. Running and trying to quickly use a smash with the c stick or a jump attack with the c stick will be read by the game as you tackling or jumping in mid air using a neutral attack. I can't confirm this with any other controllers however. - Needs some fairly high damages to kill - Playing with items is actually not as fun. Playing with items on high does not make the spawning of items crazy. In melee, having items on high had items appearing every 5 seconds. Items on high in this game pretty much means an item every 20 seconds or so. Playing coin matches with pokeballs and explosives on high didn't yield the excitement I was hoping for. - For a game that encouraged knocking your opponent or keeping your opponent off the stage, they made it really easy for anyone to recover, and I mean easy. Other thoughts: If you like to play for fun, get it. Its a real blast with friends and awesome smash modes. If you like to play competitive, give the game a chance. It isn't as speedy as melee, but it also isn't melee. If you find and play at tournaments in the areas you live, encourage tournament organizers to allow custom moveset for characters and allow more stages to be selected. This isn't melee and the tournaments are already being run as if it is. Again, I can't add more to what other reviewers said, but this is my insight as a competitive smash player

My brothers and I played a good bit when it came out! We are long time players of Super Smash Bros since it's first release. This was fun, unfortunate that the console itself was not the leaps and bounds it was hoped for and it's sales weren't great. Still a fun competitive party game to play!

The game is fun but the content sucks! "Is there a story mode?" Nope! "Are there unlock-able characters?" Yeah, only if you count DLC (more stuff you have to pay for) which is another $20, otherwise the game comes with all characters unlocked. Guess what that means, there's nothing else worth unlocking in the game. "How about a Single player mode?" Don't even get me started. "Did previous Smash games by Nintendo have a story mode?" Uh... Yeah! Smash bros. Brawl with it's Subspace Emissary was 10x better than Smash for wii U. Who cares about the few extra characters they added, unless you get to unlock them in a cool story mode they are worthless. Again as soon as you get the game you immediately have all the characters unlocked and nothing to work for. This is also the first time Nintendo has ever had DLC characters, and again to get those you have to spend another $20. It's really sad to see a company's standards and game quality decrease because of greed and stupidity.

It's the new Super Slash Brothers brought to you by Nintendo Wii U... And you won't be disappointed! What a wild, fun, and game to bring the family together. Toss in your Mii characters, dress them up with costume add one, pick your battle style and away you go. This is fun for the kids and nostalgic for the parents as they incorporate so many other video game characters from many systems of the past along with scenery and theme songs from their environments. Megaman, Pacman, Duck Hunt, and even Pong are part of all the action. There are creative modes to make your own fight scene, battle royal modes where you can have all the siblings in the house settle their arguments or you can even have your dream match with "Punch-out's Little Mac" Some people may think this is too violent but in reality, there is no blood of any type, the punches and kicks at the most leave the opponent dizzy with stars and birds floating around their head then shake it off only to continue. Even if you fall off the battlefield, the game brings you right back in for more. I won't give everything away but the game makes you laugh. When your wife takes your Mii character and flinges you at the TV set and you're character's super huge, stunned, flat and sliding down and off the bottom of the screen, it hilarious. Overall, this game is tons of fun for the whole family and with practice and training sessions, you can secretly train and build your character's techniques. If you have a Nintendo Wii U, Super Smash Bros is a must have!

I should have been playing this one back in 2014, right after it came out, when it was big. Certainly would have enjoyed it more having it be more "fresh" and "new" and not be worrying what I was missing-- and, of course, many more other players dealing with that aspect the same. I did get some 8-player matches in about a year or so back in the Commuter Lounge on campus at CSU, but I mean, I kinda woulda been able to do more there if I had had it at home already and had had time to get acquainted with it myself beforehand. Haven't really gotten to all of the game features yet, but Online mode works, main mode works, options are good, graphics, sound, controller responsiveness is good, Classic mode is my favorite 1P mode so far, and the 'Event Match' stuff is actually... pretty hard... I can beat 'em on Hard but got dangit I gave up on meeting the "for reward" requirements on some of these... R.I.P. completionism. I may not make it through the all-star mode on all characters, regardless of difficulty... simply because there's so many characters and they are NOT trading quality for quantity there. It did successfully manage to make me forget about its own lack of an extended story-mode campaign-- the whole time while playing, that never came to mind; well done! So, yeah, it has a wealth of 1-player options available as it is, but the fact remains that Super Smash Bros. is ultimately a multi-player game and the 1-player stuff is just to be inclusive; if I could just find someone to play Smash Tour or 2-player classic mode etc. with I'd be set. I do miss [getting to fight against] Giga Bowser... but you know, that, that kinda went away with Brawl anyway. This is the 2010's decade now, Giga Bowser's a final smash now, y'know he ain't coming back. I'll catch the next one on time, if they do make a Super Smash Bros. for the Switch.

Super Smash Bros has defined by gaming habits for over a decade. GameCube: I got because of Melee. Wii? I bought one the day they announced Brawl's release date. Wii U? Purchased the week before just to play this game. Having put close to 40 hours into the newest version of Super Smash Bros, I've got to say this game holds up. I'm not some hyper competitive player, I get this game to have fun for a few hours with friends while watching insane action happen. But what really put this over the edge for me was realize the genius of how basic Smash Bros is at the end of the day. Over Thanksgiving, my uncle wanted in on a game and was thrilled that he was able to play with just a Wiimote. He hadn't really played any video games past Mega Man 2, but knowing Mario could move, jump, hit and shoot a fireball allowed him to jump right in with the rest of us. But this game is deep. Unlockable stages, characters, custom moves (which are infuriatingly hard to get at times) and one of the most impressive soundtracks I've ever listened to - sometimes I'll just plug my headphones into the tablet and listen to the soundtrack. Then there's amiibo functionality, online modes and a heaping of special events to play through. There are some annoying parts of the game, like certain missing characters and the unlocking aspect falling victim to the meanest random number generator I've seen in years, but at it's core: this game is Super Smash Bros through and through and is a must-have for the Wii U.

Fantastic addition to the SSB series. This addition includes a lot of new single player content that is really enjoyable, as well as plenty of multiplayer content, including the ability to go up to 8 players. One fun and interesting new mode is a board game with occasional battles, very similar to a Mario Party type set up, but with the final winner decided by a final battle. That final battle is influenced by stats picked up by players on the board throughout the game. Another cool feature is the ability to sync between the 3DS version of the game and the Wii U version. Players can transfer created characters such as Mii fighters between systems, and use either system to level amiibo figures. Additionally, the 3DS version can be linked to the Wii U and function as a player controller on the Wii U, which is nice for players who learned the game on the 3DS first. Speaking of amiibos - this game probably has my favorite amiibo support of any Wii U or 3DS title I've owned so far. Amiibos are loaded up as characters you play against, either alone or with friends. Amiibos are trained over time, leveling from 1 to 50, and actually "learn" based upon the move sets used against them. I've experienced this with my Zelda, as she learned to spot dodge a certain combo I had been using against her. Stats are also added/taken away from amiibo characters via items gained in the game. All in all, if you own a Wii U, I'd say pick up the game.

Fantastic game, I haven't enjoyed a fighting game this much since Brawl. I grew up playing a lot of classic fighters such as Mortal Kombat's early games, Killer Instinct, Primal Rage, Clayfighter, etc... I always enjoyed those games for the sheer creativity that they put forth. When I first played Super Smash Bros. I wasn't sure what to expect but I had such a blast, and continued to enjoy the games as they came out. I was very excited when I first heard about the Wii U version that it encouraged me (among a number of other games) to get a Wii U. I anxiously awaited for this to come out and for the most part I was not disappointed. The characters all feel different from each other (tricky with such a large roster), the fight animations, backgrounds, music, and character models are all beautiful vibrant and most importantly fun. I recommend this game to any fan of fighting games, or those looking for something really enjoyable solo or with a group. My only real complaint was the removal of a Story Mode in the latest installment, while that is not usually a big selling aspect of fighting games, I felt in Super Smash Bros. case that it was something that very much played as a strength and selling point. It's absence is noticeable and frankly the one "bad" idea that the creators of the game made really. It should be in the game as it really had this wonderful intermix between the different characters and how they responded to and with each other. To me, I think they should have included one. That all being said the game is something I recommend to anyone who has a Wii U or is getting one, it is a strong game that you'll find yourself going back to for either a quick bout or two constantly. It is also a great addition to the Super Smash Bros. series and for the most part will not leave you disappointed.

Best multi-player game since a very long time. Felt like multi-player is dead in other consoles after ps2. But, Nintendo stands best in multi-player platform and delivered some of the best classics in its earlier consoles including wii. And this game is a tribute! The best multi-player game for next gen consoles.

Nadie consideró posible que Nintendo incluyera a varios de sus personajes famosos en un sólo juego, el cual ha estado expandiéndose y añadiendo más y más personajes, ¡y no sólo de Nintendo! Con la inclusión de Snake y Sonic en la saga anterior, se creía que no veríamos otro juego con personajes fuera de las manos de Nintendo, o de ser así, se limitarían a 2 ó 3, pero tras los recientes DLC nos hemos dado cuenta que no, por lo que este juego es perfecto para cualquier fan de la saga Smash Bros., ¡¿quién se había imaginado ver a Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man y Megaman en un mismo juego?! El juego es grandioso y cumple con su objetivo de entretener y darte la opción de elegir a tu personaje de Nintendo favorito (si está), y luchar contra otros emblemáticos personajes, cada uno con sus habilidades únicas (aunque algunos SF se parecen) que los vuelven independientes de sus partes "gemelas" (Luigi-Mario, por ejemplo). Es un juego que realmente no debe faltar en tu colección y más si te gusta jugar en compañía de amigos o familiares. El único pero es que en ocasiones puede volverse repetitivo y tedioso, pero luego se despierta esa chispa para jugarlo con gran emoción. En cuanto a la entrega, fue buena y llegó en tiempo y forma sin problema alguno. Amazon cumple con ello y estoy satisfecho, además de que el precio es bastante bueno para ser un juego muy popular, el cual sin duda venderá más para aquellos que aún no lo poseen y deseen obtener los nuevos DLC que vendrán el siguiente año. ¡Vale totalmente la pena!

Horrible, I don't even want to give it 1 star, my son has so many issues with the game, it keeps sending an error message and then my son has to reboot the game. Then the system reads defective, I will be reporting this to Amazon, my sons heart is broken. He was waiting for this game for a long time and this is what we get!!!! It better not have affected my sons gaming unit! I buy and spend alot on Amazon to have this happen, makes me mad!

Sin duda alguna es de los mejores juegos que el Wii U puede ofrecer y se volverá un clásico en las reuniones con los amigos. Es simplemente divertido y pueden jugar hasta 8 personas al mismo tiempo. Tiene una cantidad enorme de personajes, escenarios, retos y más. El juego en línea al fin es divertido y tolerable. Un punto negativo es que el DLC para este juego es caro. En cuanto al envío, llegó 4 días antes de lo planeado, fue enviado por Elektra, por lo que no hay rastreo del paquete, pero ellos mismos te confirman el envío el mismo día que van a ir a dejarte el juego. No viene envuelto, pero aún así lo entregan en perfectas condiciones, nuevo y sellado.