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"I've used phrases that evoke the monumental achievement that is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate a few times in this review and I can assure you it's not hyperbolic. Despite that a lot of the old content isn't as hard-hitting the second, third, fourth, or even fifth time around, the fact that it's all here, and in a manageable file size, is more than enough. After this (and Geno/Waluigi DLC) Sakurai can rest easy."
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About Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
This is a fighting game where characters from different video game franchises clash on various stages. Sora developed the title while Nintendo published it for the Switch console on December 7, 2018. The roster includes every fighter from previous entries plus new additions like Inkling and Ridley. You battle in platforms that shift or feature hazards. It works as a local multiplayer party game or a serious competitive tool. The development team focused on making matches accessible while keeping depth for veterans. This release brings the series to its largest scale yet with no exclusions from past games.
Gameplay
You control fighters who use attacks based on percentage damage rather than health bars. Striking an opponent raises their damage number and launches them off-screen when it gets high enough. Each character has a unique move set including special moves, dodges, and aerial combos. The game features distinct modes for single player challenges or local multiplayer matches with up to eight people. You can fight in standard tournaments or custom stages with specific rules. Controls feel responsive with tight timing windows for parries and edge guarding. Matches end quickly when one player gets knocked out repeatedly while others rack up higher scores.
What Players Think
Critics overwhelmingly praised this release with a 93 score on Metacritic and 92 on OpenCritic. A massive 96.53 percent of reviewers recommend it on OpenCritic while IGDB shows an 86.6 average from 921 ratings. PlayPile users describe the vibe as intense, competitive, and hardcore with several votes in those categories. Eurogamer called it a chaos of details that feels generous for the Switch. One reviewer noted it combines familiar gameplay with new ideas to appeal to everyone. The community data suggests players treat this as a serious fighting game rather than just a casual party title despite its broad accessibility.
PlayPile's Take
This title costs around 60 dollars and offers over 80 hours of content if you chase every achievement. It suits competitive fighters who want depth and party groups needing variety. The sheer number of unlocks keeps the session count high for completionists. You get every fighter from history so there is no reason to skip this entry. Critics agree it stands as one of the best Switch games available. The community treats it with serious intent even though you can play casually. Pick this up if you want a fighting game that demands skill but welcomes everyone.
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
86.6
RAWG Rating
4.4
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