Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Reviews

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USgamer
Top Critic
Nov 19, 2014

As a tribute to all things Nintendo, Super Smash Bros. can hardly be topped. The attention to detail afforded to its characters is matched only by the comprehensive nature of its soundtrack and stage selection. On top of that, the Wii U brings with it a huge amount of single-player and multiplayer content, putting it a notch above its similarly strong handheld counterpart. Running through Classic Mode and the like to unlock characters can be the tiniest bit tedious, and the Amiibos don't stand out as a particularly worthy addition, but there's otherwise very little to complain about in this excellent high-definition update of Nintendo's much-loved mash-up.

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9 / 10
Nov 20, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is out now and it's a full-blown celebration of all that is Nintendo.

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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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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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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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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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Will Greenwald
Top Critic
Nov 19, 2014

The fourth home-console version of Super Smash Bros. adds more characters and modes to the Nintendo brawling experience. It's an excellent game, even with some unbalanced and unpolished elements.

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Jan 21, 2015

There's only two questions that matter: "Do you love Nintendo?" and "Do you enjoy hitting things 'til they go flying off into the stratosphere?"

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9 / 10
Nov 18, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is an expertly crafted, deep fighter that is a pure joy to play no matter your skill level.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

It is not only the confirmation that the Wii U offer is original, with character and personality: it is a gigantic banquet made of nostalgia and cocks to which you should not avoid approaching.

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9 / 10
Dec 22, 2014

The best Super Smash Bros. game yet.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 19, 2014

There was little doubt Nintendo would deliver its absolute best with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, but somehow the Japanese company has managed to blow past the expectations for a title of this magnitude.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 8, 2014

The Super Smash Bros franchise captures Nintendo's videogame history beautifully and its arrival in HD means that you can now enjoy it in finer detail.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2014

The stages might be hit or miss, but Nintendo proves once again that pitting its various mascots and characters against each other is still the best way to spend your way around a crowded TV.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 30, 2014

The Latest Smash is a fast-paced, exhilarating game, frighteningly rich in content and able to be appreciated by all kinds of players.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 29, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is an exceptional product of Nintendo's devotion to getting things right - an enjoyable, addictive format for the veteran player, and one with plenty of bite for the newcomer. It's a bright, bustling multiplayer fest that deserves a place in any Wii U library. The fight is on; it's time to settle it in Smash!

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Dec 1, 2014

Super Smash Bros. For Wii U brings brilliant brawling back to the big screen. Though Smash Tour and the lack of a true story mode are disappointing, the exceptional character roster, great stage design, handsome visuals, addictive extra modes and timeless fun factor make for a guaranteed good time. Just add mates, whether online or on the couch.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 18, 2014

Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U builds on the best of the series and perhaps the only thing you may miss in the game is more interesting 3rd party characters.

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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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