Super Smash Bros. was launched on the Wii U on 28th November 2014. We had already bought and packed away their Christmas present of a Wii U so were delighted when we were offered Super Smash Bros to review.
We have been fans of Super Smash Bros for some time and have its previous incarnation on the Nintendo 3DS but it’s even better on the Wii U as characters from all Nintendo universes meet up in Nintendo locales to duke it out.
You can bring together any combination of characters and revel in the ensuing chaos of the action-packed fighting game with characters from all Nintendo platforms including Mario, Link, Pikachu, Megaman, PacMan, Robin, Marth, Ike, Duck Hunt Duo, Kirby, Jigglypuff and many many more.
As they square off in famous locales literally anything can happen in Super Smash Bros. – and usually does. There are limitless customising options, items and weapons and a wealth of modes so Super Smash Bros. has truly infinite replayability. Isaac and Kian are the main players of this game however it is easy enough for Eliza to follow and join in too and there have been some intense training sessions going on. We were impressed that we could use our old Wii controllers to play the game on the Wii U too.
One of the kids favourite part if the game is being able to use your chosen character’s unique attacks and special moves to damage your opponent, then hit ‘em with a smash attack to send them flying off the stage! The higher your opponent’s damage – represented as a percentage – the farther they’ll fly when launched, so pummel away until you see them steaming, then unleash your strongest smash attack and watch your target skyrocket off the stage. Take on nearby challengers in local multiplayer, or bring the battle to faraway friends and foes in online matches. It is also the one game they are all level despite their different playing abilities and I often hear cheers that Eliza or Isaac have beaten Kian.
Isaac is teaching Eliza how to play Super Smash Brothers on the Wii U
You can even take on the Nintendo characters as yourself as your Mii character, becoming a Sword Fighter, Gunner or Brawler and see how you stack up in a scrap! Whoever you choose you need to customise your Mii’s special moves and equipment to make them your own by collecting equipment during gameplay and equip them to strike the perfect balance of attack, defence and speed, or maximise one attribute to suit your personal play style.
Last nights partying was obviously too much! A photo posted by Kara Guppy (@chelseamamma) on
The best bit of the game is it is compatible with amiibo. Once a player touches an amiibo figure to the NFC touchpoint on the Wii U GamePad, the character joins as a “Figure Player”. The amiibo figures can gain levels to become stronger as they gain experience through battling and are fed equipment by the player. Players can also have amiibo fight each other, and amiibo will bring you presents from the battles they fight in.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U also allows you to build your own personal stages for you to do battle with your friends and it is possible to make the stages as difficult or as hectic as you like. The touch screen of the Wii U GamePad makes it easier than ever for players to build their own stages, which is something that really appeals to Kian.
If you are looking for a game that causes whoops of joy, squeals of delight, sighs of defeat and is something that the whole family can take part in and enjoy then Super Smash Bros is for you!
This looks fab.The wii is the only console we have but we don’t get it out very often. It is great for family nights
H would like this a lot. Hoping we will do more game reviews once we get an xbox next month. I like the idea of taking on the Ninetendo characters.
I am notoriously bad at any computer game, but anything that keeps kids busy and entertained is surely a good idea!
I have always been a massive Nintendo fan! Yoshi is my fave character.
We always really enjoy playing on the Wii and this game looks right up our street! I like the squeals of delight that come with the games we’ve already got so this would be a great addition to our collection.
Roo would love this, especially if she was playing against Daddy. A great game, one to look out for in the future.
This looks so fun, I bet my children would love this 🙂
The game looks as if it will keep them occupied for hours! I need this in our house!
What a lovely game, your kids look like they are really engrossed in it.
This sounds like a great game for the whole family to play.
Oooh not tried our Amiibo yet, I really must get them out!
My friends 4 year old insists on watching smash bro on youtube and tell me all about it. None of us has it, but he desperate for it!
Sounds like such a good game and lots of fun for the kids.
We have not tried this game out, however we are looking for new games to play so may try that one Kara 🙂
I’ve not heard of this game before but will tell my son about it as I know he would really like it
My son loves super smash brothers on the 3DS. I’m hoping to get them a Wii U for Christmas so I’ll keep this in mind for him 🙂
I love the Nintendo characters – so cute. My two haven’t quite got into gaming yet, but I’m sure it won’t be long!
I would have no ideas with these games, my nephew has Skylanders and I just do not get it at all ha.
what a great game, i love games that all the children can enjoy together regardless of their ages.
we’re not very good with electronic games in this house. Never enough time but I bet my girls would love it if they had a go
We are still missing this title but in general we all adore Mario games