Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Reviews

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Dec 3, 2014

Offering tons of iconic fighters, satisfying game modes and gorgeous visuals, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the best installment yet in Nintendo's flagship fighting franchise.

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100 / 100
Nov 21, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U exemplifies the best the console —heck, Nintendo itself- has to offer. The overall experience has a trim and polish that is exceptional even by Nintendo's standards, and while there are a few nitpicks that longtime fans of the series might find, it's hard to argue against this being the best game in the series to date. There's never been a better reason to invite a room full of people over to your house.

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Nov 21, 2014

The definitive installment of the fan-favorite fighting franchise has established itself on the Nintendo's latest home console in the form of the appropriately titled 'Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'.

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Dec 3, 2014

Nintendo's hyperactive brawler is an absolute riot, whether you are in it for fun or for glory.

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Dec 7, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U delivers hour after hour of fun fighting game play, even if you hate fighting games.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Super Smash Bros for Wii U fixes everything disappointing about its predecessor and is a phenomenal game in its own right. While I miss the Subspace Emissary story mode and the Amiibo feel a little underused, the rest of the game is exploding with content and the core mechanics are near-perfect. Get this game at the earliest opportunity and gather your friends—Smash Bros on Wii U is now the undisputed king of party games.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Dec 4, 2014

Smash is yet another reason to own Nintendo's machine, and anyone looking for a fun romp would be wise to pick it up, along with some Gamecube controllers for maximum enjoyment.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Nov 27, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the best title in the franchise and inevitably will have players fighting the incredible and nostalgia-fueled cast from Nintendo's franchise lore.

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Nov 26, 2014

It's not just an exercise in fan service - it's an example of what happens when a company that really cares about putting out a truly great product does just that. Kudos, Nintendo.

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Buy
Nov 19, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has instantly become my go-to game for couch multiplayer, and it's an absolute must-buy for Wii U owners.

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95 / 100
Nov 20, 2014

I love the character roster, the newly added stages, and the fantastic soundtrack, making this installment my new favourite.

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JVL
Alc!de
Top Critic
19 / 20
Dec 27, 2014

Titles that will mark the history of video games, we find perhaps 3 or 4 per generation of consoles. It's very little, still happy, but it's the price of skimming. For many, Smash Bros. on Wii U will be part of this race, that of the venerable, of those who will be talked about by the fire to our grandchildren.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2014

It's got silky smooth gameplay, tons of single-player features, cool new custom moves and equipment, and is extremely well-polished all over.

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EGM
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U offers the most modes, fighters, and stages in the history of the franchise, with a surprisingly high level of polish across the board. Whether you prefer multiplayer or toughing it out against CPU fighters, you'll find hours of excellent fun throwing down with your favorite Nintendo characters.

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Nov 19, 2014

In a holiday season rife with games that are riddled by bugs and glitches of all sorts, it's beyond refreshing to know that I can sit down and repeatedly wail on Mario or pummel Samus into submission to my heart's content in lag-free glory. Smashing truly never felt so good.

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Nov 20, 2014

The action's the same as Smash 3DS, but the Smash Wii U package itself is unexpectedly different in ways both big and small.

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Loved
Nov 19, 2014
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Unscored
Dec 16, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U holds these two opposite impulses — the creative and destructive — together for a few moments. While it's impossible for that union to endure, there is some magic in seeing the worlds overlap for a few moments, swollen to the point of bursting, with the kind of make-believe that one forgets about in adult life but never really outgrows.

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4.8 / 5.0
Nov 19, 2014

Overall, though, Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U is an excellent addition to the series. It's solid when played by your lonesome but really shines when played against other people whether it be online or on your couch. Personally, I recommend gathering up as many people as you can and squeezing them in your living room for the best Smash experience. Just be warned that they might not want to leave so get ready to kick them out.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is, without a shadow of a doubt, my favorite title of the holiday season.

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