Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Review
Super Smash Bros. is back and it is loaded with new arenas, characters, and moves for you to try out, but it has been a long 6 years since the last Smash outing, so how does this one stack up?
REALLY FREAKING WELL, that's how it stacks up. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the greatest entry in the franchise so far, even besting the classic Super Smash Bros. Melee. What differentiates it and ultimately makes it the better game is really a combination of a few things.
First and foremost, the characters. There are a LOT of characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and a LOT of them are new to the series. Greninja makes an appearance as well as Duck Hunt Dog, Pac-Man, Mega Man, and even Little Mac. All of the new additions are welcome (except the Fire Emblem ones, but more on that later) and provide a new, wonderful experience for the user. My two favorite characters are Little Mac and Pac-Man, both newcomers.
Secondly, the stages are nice. Representing a pleasant mix of past games and the current iteration, each stage is unique and offers a new experience then wherever you just came from. Additionally, there is an option to toggle whether the stages are flat or their normal stage. This is useful as it allows any stage to be flat and super useful for classic Smash fights.
But thirdly, the features. All of the features of this game all are fantastic. To name one, EIGHT PLAYER SMASH, in which eight players all fight each other. At the same time. Not four. Eight. Yeah, it's pretty frickin sweet.
Overall, the experience is absolutely amazing. Whether you're playing by yourself or duking it out with seven of your friends, Smash Wii U is an absolute pleasure to play, and a must-have for any Wii U owner.
SUPER SMASH BROS. WII U - 98
Pros:
- The new, bigger roster- Eight player Smash
- Literally everything besides the board game and the title
Cons:
- Boring board game mode
- The title (c'mon, at least try)
