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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Oct 3, 2014 8.97playscore
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Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
Content Rating: Everyone10+
Synopsis
Like previous games in the series, Super Smash Bros. is a competitive fighting game in which up to four players from various Nintendo games fight against each other. Players use a variety of attacks to damage their opponent, increasing their damage percentage which makes them easier to knock out of the playing field. Smash Balls, first introduced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, make a return, allowing whoever obtains them to perform extremely powerful attacks. The game is presented in high-definition visuals on Wii U and black-outlining on the Nintendo 3DS. Both versions of Super Smash Bros. will contain the same number of playable characters, but feature exclusive stages. The Nintendo 3DS version will include more stages based on settings seen in Nintendo's handheld video games, while the Wii U version will have more stages designed after those in home console releases.
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Gamer Reviews
14819 Reviews9.32
Critic Reviews
48 Reviews8.61
Hardcore Gamer
9.00
Dermot Creegan — Oct 07, 2014
While its online play is far from perfect, Super Smash Bros. 3DS is an impeccably polished package that proudly brings the series back to its best while fearlessly treading new ground. Loaded with content, characters and customization, it’s a peerless experience on 3DS. No handheld brawler has any right to be this good, but for Nintendo, we’ll look the other way. This is a game you’ll be playing for years to come, so what are you waiting for? Get your Smash on.
Cheatcc
8.00
Becky Cunningham — Sep 26, 2014
It retains all the action, polish, and fun factor that makes the series wildly popular with a wide range of gamers. However, the game gains little and loses much on the small screen. As much fun as it is to play, it's going to be more fun, more attractive, easier to control, and hopefully more online-capable on the Wii U.
NintendoLife
9.00
Martin Watts — Sep 26, 2014
Remarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down.
Giant Bomb
8.00
Dan Ryckert — Sep 26, 2014
The roster is bigger and better, a large variety of fun stages has been added, and some cool tweaks like character customization make their debut. Spotty online offerings, the drawbacks of being on a portable console, and the lack of a substantial single-player mode hurt the overall experience, but not enough to tarnish the series’ name. If you’re a longtime fan of Nintendo, there’s plenty here to keep you busy until you can play it in its ideal form on the big screen.
COGconnected
9.00
Royce Dean — Oct 05, 2014
Having gone through near every game mode in this review there isn’t much left to say. Nintendo’s newest treasure lives up to its predecessors and improves upon the formula in well thought out and engaging new ways. Being the first of its kind on a handheld, and the newest in a series beloved by so many, Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is destined to be a house staple for years to come.
CVG
9.00
CVG Staff — Sep 26, 2014
After years of lazy publishers fobbing off handhelds with crap versions of AAA console games, trust Nintendo to show them how it's done. It shrinks down the Wii U game without compromising it, while instilling it with its own distinct identity. If anything, it's the Wii U version that should be feeling nervous. Super Smash Bros for 3DS is a triumph.
Nintendo 247
9.60
Marc Woeckener — Oct 13, 2014
Super Smash Bros. For 3DS proves that even one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises can still pack quite a punch in a portable package. With so much to do, it’s going to keep you busy for hours. Definitely pick it up, as it’s truly a worthy entry in both the 3DS library and the Super Smash Bros. series.
TSA
8.00
Blair Inglis — Sep 26, 2014
It’s a handheld game at heart, so it can be excused where it falls short in certain modes, and it brings a wealth of new functionality to the series, including character customisations in an already expansive roster. The 3DS was never the place for Smash Bros., but with online functionality proving itself and the game playing extremely smoothly, it’s quite an impressive fit.
Game Revolution
8.00
Daniel Bischoff — Sep 26, 2014
Even if you're likely to move onto the console version or you don't play your 3DS much, this edition of the venerable brawling series offers everything you could want and will likely become a standard bearer for the platform.
Arcade Sushi
9.00
Jason Fanelli — Sep 26, 2014
Ultimately, Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS is the soup and salad before the Wii U version serves Thanksgiving dinner. There’s enough to whet the Smash fanatic’s appetite and keep them satisfied, but those players are always going to be looking ahead to the home version.
Game Informer
9.25
Jeff Cork — Sep 26, 2014
Smash Bros. is all about competition, and local and online multiplayer are big parts of that. Online is one of the game’s weak spots. When it works, it works beautifully, with blazing fast matches that rival the best of previous games. Unfortunately, it all comes crumbling down when someone’s connection hiccups. Battles turn into painful slide shows before ultimately stalling out.
The Escapist
9.00
Jim Sterling — Sep 26, 2014
While designed for your pocket, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS does not skimp on the features. A full-fledged Smash game, packed with stuff to discover, and boasting a roster of familiar and thoroughly inventive new characters, this is a beautiful fighting game than everyone can enjoy. Just a shame that the online isn't that hot.
Shacknews
8.00
Ozzie Mejia — Sep 26, 2014
It goes a long way towards catering to both long-time fans of the series and casual newcomers with mechanics that are simple to grasp, while also adding some welcome new degrees of complexity. It's as close as Nintendo can possibly get towards packing in the addictive pleasure of the console versions onto its 3DS handheld. Fans couldn't ask for a better appetizer to the Wii U version set to hit later this year.
Destructoid
9.00
Chris Carter — Oct 02, 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS delivered just about everything I wanted out of it, and then some. I've grown attached to a number of newcomers, I've played more online matches than I ever did with Brawl, and I'll be tackling all of the single-player content for weeks on end. I'm all in again thanks to Smash 3DS, and it's made me even more excited for the Wii U version later this year.
Wii U Daily
8.50
Jennero Rossi — Oct 15, 2014
Overall Smash Bros. for 3DS is an excellent addition to the series. It offers boat-loads of single player content that can hold your attention for hours. The game includes great multiplayer options bringing your friends together. Fighting your rivals in an online mode that is actually playable unlike Brawl. Somehow Nintendo managed to squeeze every drop of power out of the 3DS and deliver a close to console experience as possible; although it still feels like an appetizer to the Wii U version.
Attack of the Fanboy
9.00
Kyle Hanson — Oct 10, 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS had a lot to live up to. It is only the fourth entry in the Super Smash Bros. series, and is the first to be available on a handheld device. It also didn’t help that a seemingly better version would be hitting the Wii U later on this year, making this release feel almost like a tease of what is to come. However, even with all of that looming over its head the game delivers on nearly every front. While it still has the feeling of being the appetizer before the main course, it is such a great opening that few will be disappointed with just this release alone.
ProJared
8.00
ProJared — Oct 04, 2014
Polygon
9.00
Griffin McElroy — Sep 26, 2014
If this new generation of Smash Bros. only featured straightforward battles, the upcoming Wii U version — with its elevated thumbsticks and same-screen local multiplayer setup — would probably have an edge over this 3DS incarnation. But the fourth Super Smash Bros. is more than just brawling; a lot more, in fact. I've spent far more time collecting loot, doing Classic mode playthroughs, participating in Smash Runs and pushing my high scores in various minigames than I have actually fighting other people.
Game Trailers
7.40
Michael Damiani — Oct 03, 2014
A lot of care went in to crafting Smash Bros. for 3DS , but we can’t overlook its multiplayer shortcomings, which are serious enough to keep this version of Smash back from achieving excellence. Until Nintendo manages to nail all aspects of Smash’s multiplayer, it’s just another missed opportunity that has to rely heavily on its solid single player offerings.
USGamer
8.00
Kat Bailey — Sep 27, 2014
Given the technical limitations of the Nintendo 3DS, Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco have done an admirable job with this port. At its core, Super Smash Bros. is both a loving tribute to Nintendo and a surprisingly deep fighter, and though it hasn't changed much over the years, its appeal is strong as ever on the Nintendo 3DS. The solo experience is admittedly lacking, but as a multiplayer game, it remains a delight.
Games Radar+
8.00
Lucas Sullivan — Sep 17, 2014
A brilliantly polished iteration of Smash Bros. that plays great on the 3DS. It's far less fun when played alone, but what fighting game isn't?
Joystiq
9.00
Earnest Cavalli — Sep 26, 2014
The biggest addition to Super Smash Bros. is undoubtedly its overhauled online gameplay. ...Fortunately, the 3DS game is leaps and bounds beyond its predecessor, but the functionality of online play seems to hinge on the geographical location of other players. ...To Nintendo's credit, it was relatively minor lag, but even a delay of less than half a second renders the normally crisp controls slack and awkward.
GamesBeat
9.70
Mike Minotti — Sep 26, 2014
You can never tell how great a fighting game will really be until the public has time to master it, but Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS has everything it needs to finally get the competitive community to move on from Melee. The new characters are excellent, and the gameplay is smooth, fast, and exciting.
Video Gamer
9.00
Brett Phipps — Sep 26, 2014
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS is certainly a surprise package. Packing a substantial amount of content and the same fantastic gameplay as its home console siblings, it gives the forthcoming Wii U version an awful lot to live up to.
GameSpot
8.00
Daniel Starkey — Sep 26, 2014
When you cut right down to it, that's really what the whole series is for--fan service that allows you to find and unlock more fan service so that you can play with other fans and share in the fan experience. ...I found so much raw joy in my time with Super Smash Bros. 3DS. And even though I played to the point where I was literally in pain, I didn't have to keep playing Smash Bros. 3DS. I wanted to.
IGN
8.80
Jose Otero — Sep 26, 2014
Smash 3DS is impressive and, for the most part, feels right at home on 3DS. ...It all produces a fun feedback loop of engaging in matches to unlock custom moves and trophies, then jumping into another match to try out the new stuff. ...It’s a little disappointing that the four-player antics that are the best part of the console games don’t really work on a small screen, but there’s still more than enough that does work to make Smash a great 3DS game.
Game Reactor
9.00
Ignacio Reinosa — Oct 02, 2014
Ultimately, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS offers plenty for everyone, and the wealth of options means you can happily tailor to your play style without breaking the gameplay. And that's designed as such that more so than most fighters, this offers a lot of fun for those wanting a quick bash with friends, and those seeking an experienced clash with other veterans.
Cubed3
9.00
SirLink — Oct 06, 2014
The handheld debut of Super Smash Bros. is a successful one that stands proud alongside its predecessors on home consoles and is a must-have for Nintendo 3DS owners, with combat that feels more refined than Super Smash Bros. Brawl and can be enjoyed by casual and dedicated players alike.
Pocket Gamer
9.00
Mark Brown — Sep 26, 2014
Super Smash Bros is as fast, frenetic, and wonderfully satisfying on handheld. And this pint size version has more of everything - including fighters, trophies, and modes
Euro Gamer
7.00
Simon Parkin — Sep 26, 2014
Super Smash Bros. has humour, heritage and breadth in abundance then. ...Here, stripped of its fan service and joyful chaos the grim truth is revealed: Super Smash Bros. is a mediocre fighting game. Is that missing the point? Smash Bros has always been about the humour and, most importantly, the enjoyment of sitting on a sofa with friends giggling through one-more-go matches till the early hours of the morning.
Game Grin
9.50
James Bralant — Dec 15, 2014
It's polished, engrossing, entertaining and classic on-the-go gaming at its best and - following on from all the other games in the Smash Bros. series - will be one that is enjoyed for years to come after its release. A near flawless mobile gem.
Gameplanet
8.00
James Burnett — Oct 15, 2014
Super Smash Bros. makes the leap to 3DS with aplomb. Its deep, addictive combat makes it the best fighting game on the system. The frantic, hilarious, and deep combat translates well. Tons of characters and stages. Smash Run is an enjoyable addition.
Hobby Consolas
9.60
Roberto J. R. Anderson — Sep 30, 2014
Este juego es una pasada, muy divertido en solitario y apoteósico en compañía (ya sea local u online). Si tenéis una 3DS, el único motivo que puede haber para no adquirirlo es que estéis esperando a la versión de Wii U, y aun así puede merecer la pena hacerse con las dos si tenéis ambas consolas.
3D Juegos
9.00
Sergio Martín — Sep 26, 2014
Super Smash Bros. es una auténtica obra de arte portátil que mantendrá entretenidos durante meses a sus fieles seguidores así como a los millones de nuevos usuarios que se adentren en su universo. Lo más importante que debéis saber es que este extraordinario y completísimo arcade de lucha multijugador es una de las mejores razones para disfrutar con la consola portátil de Nintendo.
Euro Gamer
9.00
Manuel Martínez — Sep 26, 2014
Volviendo a mi amigo, el recién llegado a la serie, no puedo decir que Super Smash Bros. para Nintendo 3DS sea un juego para todo el mundo. ...Fuera de las nostalgias de cualquier signo, del fan service retro o de lo que pueda tener de enciclopedia nintendera, Super Smash Bros. es un juego muy robusto que tiene algo que ofrecer a casi cualquier tipo de jugador.
MeriStation
8.70
Salva Fernández — Sep 26, 2014
El título, además, funciona de manera fluida y dinámica en 3DS trasladando la experiencia Smash Bros de toda la vida al formato de bolsillo. Una banda sonora llena de piezas mágicas, un sistema de personalización de personajes interesante y multitud de secretos y elementos coleccionistas completan la oferta de un juego que multiplica su diversión en compañía.
Vandal
9.50
Carlos Leiva — Sep 26, 2014
Continuando con los controles, comentar que el paso del mando de GameCube (el mejor para jugar a esta saga con mucha diferencia) no ha sido tan traumático como muchos podrían esperar. Al principio tenemos que admitir que jugar en Nintendo 3DS se hace raro y nos llevó varias partidas y alguna que otra pequeña modificación en su configuración acostumbrarnos a ello, aunque una vez nos hicimos no hemos tenido mayores problemas para controlar y disfrutar cada partida plenamente.
4players.de
8.50
Jan Wöbbeking — Sep 26, 2014
Was für ein Monstrum! In punkto Umfang steckt Super Smash Bros. beinahe die gesamte Prügel-Konkurrenz in die Tasche. ...Ein richtig spannender Einzelspieler-Part fehlt zwar und im Online-Spiel gegen Fremde hätte ich mir mehr Optionen gewünscht. Davon abgesehen bietet das Spiel aber ein unheimlich motivierendes Gesamtpaket für ein herrlich albernes, variantenreiches Gemetzel. Vor allem online hat die Sucht bei mir schnell zugeschlagen.
Euro Gamer
9.00
Björn Balg — Sep 26, 2014
Praktisch alles im Spiel könnt ihr kooperativ erledigen, falls sich andere Smasher in eurer Umgebung befinden. ...Selbst diese überaus simple Dreingabe erweist sich als perfekter Zeitvertreib, der genau wie das Hauptspiel den nötigen Tiefgang besitzt, ohne irgendwie komplex zu wirken. ...Sicherlich ein Schritt in die korrekte Richtung, aber noch lange nicht der Sprung, den ich mittlerweile in 2014 erwarte.
Game Kult
9.00
Nicolas Verlet — Oct 03, 2014
A défaut de renouveler le concept en profondeur, l'innovation vient ici du casting, d'une inventivité qu'on ne soupçonnait pas, au détriment peut-être des retouches sur les anciens personnages. ...Enfin, le gameplay paraît aussi ciselé qu'inépuisable en multi, grâce à un titre toujours plus riche, à l'ergonomie toujours aussi bien pensée pour les débutants comme les experts, et à un mode en ligne suffisamment fiable pour faire oublier la partie solo un peu limite. Respect.
jeuxvideo.com
9.00
Anagund — Sep 26, 2014
Avec sa multitude de modes de jeu, sa pléthore de personnages et de trophées à débloquer et la possibilité d'y jouer jusqu'à quatre en local ou en ligne, en coop ou non selon les modes, ce volet préparé par Sora Ltd. et Namco Bandai frappe fort. Une expérience à ne pas rater pour tous les possesseurs de la console de Nintendo, et même pour ceux qui cherchaient une raison pour l'acheter.
JeuxActu
9.00
Laurely Birba — Sep 29, 2014
Certains regretteront sans doute l'Emissaire Subspatial, la nécessité de posséder une 3DS XL pour optimiser le confort visuel ou la fragilité du stick analogique, mais rien ne semble pouvoir enrayer ce rouleau compresseur. Bref, avec Bayonetta 2 et Super Smash Bros. Wii U qui se profilent à l'horizon, peu de chance pour que Nintendo soit ridicule à Noël.
Euro Gamer
9.00
Vítor Alexandre — Sep 26, 2014
Os heróis da Nintendo regressam em grande neste "crossover", o mais importante da companhia. Estreia numa portátil da Nintendo, SSB transporta toda a nostalgia das personagens que tornaram mundiais e relevantes tão diferentes séries, como materializa com sucesso as expectativas dos amantes do género, ao entregar combates fluidos, frenéticos e visualmente marcantes.
FNintendo
8.00
Fábio Pereira — Sep 26, 2014
Super Smash Bros. tem imensas variantes de jogo e mantém as coisas frescas até ao último instante. Com tanta variedade, torna-se complicado encontrar coisas para "não fazer”. Apesar de ser um óptimo jogo, carrega um sentimento de distracção, algo para entreter enquanto não chega o produto final que tantos esperam na Wii U.
IGN
9.10
Roberto Magistretti — Oct 03, 2014
A livello teorico, su una console modesta e ormai “vecchiotta” come il 3DS un episodio della serie di Smash Bros. non si sarebbe potuto fare. E invece quelli di Nintendo, capitanati da Sakurai e aiutati dalla banda di Bandai Namco, sono riusciti nell’opera di miniaturizzazione. Preciso, pulito, elegante. Ma anche chiassoso, caotico e fracassone. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS è uno spettacolo da applausi a scena aperta.
Euro Gamer
9.00
Filippo Facchetti — Sep 26, 2014
Il cuore pulsante di Super Smash Bros., infatti, è proprio il confronto con altri giocatori, sia nella stessa stanza che attraverso internet. I risultati migliori, in termini di divertimento, si ottengono affrontando gli amici in locale, ricreando lo stesso spirito che animava le partite sulle vecchie console, attaccati ai joypad e incollati al televisore.
XGN
9.00
Lars Paymans — Oct 02, 2014
Na tientallen uren in de game te hebben gestopt, zodat we inmiddels alle personages hebben ontgrendeld, zijn we nog lang niet klaar met dit nieuwe Super Smash avontuur, en wij kunnen niet wachten totdat iedereen aan de slag kan met deze game. Dan hebben we namelijk meer tegenstanders om in te maken met onze favoriete Nintendohelden.
Euro Gamer
8.00
Jasper Segers — Oct 03, 2014
Toch is Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS een aanrader voor wie enkel een Nintendo 3DS in huis heeft. Ondanks dat er in de nabije toekomst een Smash Bros. lonkt die mogelijks minder beperkt wordt door zijn thuisplatform, blijft deze versie de complete multiplayer-ervaring bieden die je verwacht, met een goede balans tussen fighter en party game. En dat is een hele prestatie.
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