Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is the first portable entry in the renowned series, in which game worlds collide. Up to four players battle each other locally or online using some of Nintendo’s most well-known and iconic characters across beautifully designed stages inspired by classic portable Nintendo games. It’s a genuine, massive Super Smash Bros. experience that’s available to play on the go, anytime, anywhere.

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GamesBeatMike MinottiSep 201497/100
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.
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Digital ChumpsGreg SchardeinSep 20149.8/10
Super Smash Bros. 3DS is a wonderful addition to the series featuring great cameos, a return to strong fighting mechanics, and best of all, a viable, portable Smash Bros. experience. Though the game will soon be released on the Wii U, the 3DS version is the way to go for the various single player modes and unlockable content (though the multiplayer mode is great here as well). Fans of the series should pick this game up as waiting for the Wii U version may be a difficult task.
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Game InformerJeff CorkSep 20149.3/10
Don't let the screen size fool you – Super Smash Bros. on 3DS is a riot, and it's worthy of the name
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Daily DotImad KhanOct 20143/5 stars
Smash Bros. for 3DS is fast and fun—but won't satisfy hardcore fans
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GamesRadar+Lucas SullivanSep 20143.5/5 stars
A highly polished iteration of Smash Bros. that plays great on its own. But if you're afflicted by latency problems in local multiplayer, you'll suddenly become painfully aware of the 3DS version's critical shortcomings.
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About the game

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developer: Bandai Namco Games, Sora
Publisher: Nintendo
Released: September 13, 2014
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Side view
Time to beat: 100 h main story

IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 212 ratings.

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