Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a crossover fighting game for the Nintendo Switch and the fifth main entry in the series. It features every playable fighter from previous installments alongside new additions such as Inkling and Ridley.

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EurogamerMartin RobinsonDec 2018
A chaos of details and features come together for one of the Switch's most generous - and exhilarating - games.
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Nintendo LifeAlex OlneyDec 201810/10 stars
We’re not sure how you could make a more robust or pleasing Smash game. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate truly is the ultimate instalment in the series, and it makes you wonder where Sakurai can possibly take this franchise next.
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God is a GeekChris HydeDec 201810/10
By combining familiar gameplay with some new ideas, there's something in here for everyone. Smash Bros. is back and has never been better.
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Attack of the FanboyWilliam SchwartzDec 20183.5/5 stars
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is equal parts greatness and lacking. The sheer wealth of content and great gameplay is commended but there are big holes in what could be a great game.
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Goomba StompHarry MorrisDec 20187/10
Aspects of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leave something to be desired (*cough* World of Light *cough*), and more innovation would've been welcome, but when all is said and done, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is unrivalled as a pick up and play beat 'em up. It's the most fun one can have with friends, and a roaring celebration of all things Nintendo.
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About the game

Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Sora, Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: December 7, 2018
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Side view
Time to beat: 100 h main story

IGDB rating 8.7/10 from 957 ratings.

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