Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Platforms

• Nintendo Switch

  Dec 7, 2018

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  9.2

  playscore

  9.2

  70 Critics

  9.5

  18.8K Players
• Nintendo Wii U

  Nov 21, 2014

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  9.3

  playscore

  9.3

  29 Critics

  9.7

  167K Players
• Nintendo 3DS

  Oct 3, 2014

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  8.9

  playscore

  8.9

  29 Critics

  9.3

  19.2K Players

73 critic reviews · 285 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  The Escapist

  10

  At the same time, it's surprisingly easy to have someone join you for co-op midsession or transfer over to multiplayer matches when a third person shows up, and since basically any match counts for unlocking you don't feel like you're not getting anything. Smash is as good as a video game gets - it's fun, accessible, easy to play, and absolutely packed with features at its price point.

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  ZTGD

  9.0

  Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is yet another stellar entry for the Wii U lineup. Nintendo is firing on all cylinders right now, and with one more release to go before 2014 ends, they look to have the must-own exclusive lineup out of all three current consoles. 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.

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  TechRaptor

  9.5

  When it all comes down to it, Sm4sh is a well put together game. It knows what it wants to be – and what it sets out to accomplish, it does so in spades! The gameplay is solid, smooth, and enjoyable – and the entire product has been polished to an absolute shine! Don’t let the name fool you; as this game has a personality all of its own!

  Reviewed on Wii U

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  Nintendo Insider

  10

  Polished to perfection, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U delivers unrivalled mayhem – easily becoming the definitive Smash experience that we’ve been waiting since the mascot brawler’s conception on Nintendo 64. Sony tried, but the Super Smash Bros. series remains uncontested – presenting the best multiplayer experience that you’ll find on any new-gen system so far.

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  TheSixthAxis

  9.0

  After the 3DS version – which was still great, but simply didn’t present enough content – I had my reservations about Super Smash Bros. ...those who wish more than three friends could join them, or the player who likes battling it out globally, there’s a wealth of content wrapped up in some fantastic visuals, with spot-on gameplay representing the series at the best it’s ever been.

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  GameSpot

  9.0

  Poor internet functionality is, thankfully, a blight on an otherwise incredible game. ...With the Wii U release, Smash Bros. has fully realized its goals. There’s something here for nearly everyone--from young to old, from novice to expert--presented almost without compromise. Super Smash Bros. Wii U invites everyone to join in its undiluted, joyous celebration of the broad community that Nintendo has built over the past forty years.

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  Games Radar+

  9.0

  Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the sequel you've been waiting for; a fighter that's as finely tuned and well-balanced as it is beautiful. The core experience of intense back-and-forth brawling is so spectacular that it makes the few lackluster modes feel more like unneeded extras than disappointments. Whether alone, with friends, or against equally skilled strangers, this Smash Bros. offers excellent fighting that's enduringly exciting.

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  Arcade Sushi

  10

  Everything about it is pure fun, from the variety of modes to the incredible soundtrack to just sitting down with some friends and beating each other to smithereens. There wasn't a single minute while I was playing this game that I wasn't smiling, oohing, or aahing at something, whether it be a new detail in a stage, or a big time move pulled off by another player.

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  Attack of the Fanboy

  10

  Much like the 3DS game from earlier this year, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has shown itself to not only live up to the hype but exceed it with relative ease. This is based both on the core gameplay, which is about as solid as it has ever been, and the ridiculous amount of content that was included. You could spend dozens of hours making sure you collect every trophy featured in the game only to turn around and do the same to unlock every Challenge, or Event Match.

  Reviewed on Wii U, 3DS

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  Game Trailers

  8.5

  Smash for Wii U is also gorgeous, running at a virtually perfect 60 frames per second. ...It’s definitely an improvement over Brawl and the recent 3DS counterpart, though Nintendo could still learn a few things from Melee to include in future installments, like adding a competent adventure mode back into the mix. As it stands, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is special game, and one of the best multiplayer experiences available on any system.

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