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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (3DS)

Release Date: October 3, 2014

Also On: Wii U

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Developer: Bandai Namco Games

Publisher: Nintendo

Game Details: Return to a world of exciting battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of ...View More Details

Return to a world of exciting battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of fan-favorite opponents. Make your way through memorable stages inspired by the most notorious classic Nintendo games. Challenge a myriad of familiar faces to battle, including Mario, Link, Samus and Pikachu, or take on new contenders, such as Mega Man, Little Mac and Palutena, the Goddess of Light from the Kid Icarus games. Leap into battle as your own personalized Mii characters. DiveReturn to a world of exciting battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of fan-favorite opponents. Make your way through memorable stages inspired by the most notorious classic Nintendo games. Challenge a myriad of familiar faces to battle, including Mario, Link, Samus and Pikachu, or take on new contenders, such as Mega Man, Little Mac and Palutena, the Goddess of Light from the Kid Icarus games. Leap into battle as your own personalized Mii characters. Dive into a thrilling new mode, exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, Smash Run. Fight solo through a battlefield of enemies, and snatch up their dropped powerups before the clock runs out — and the real battle begins. Customize your fighter for when you're playing locally or online. Experience all the stunning beauty of the Super Smash Bros. world rendered in immersive 3D. Challenge family and friends locally or online, or seek out new competition from around the globe in online For Fun or For Glory matches.… Expand

Developer: Bandai Namco Games

Publisher: Nintendo

Genre(s): Fighting 3D 2D Action Fighting 2D 3D

Number of players: Up to 4

Cheats: On GameFAQs

Rating: E10+

Starring: Lani Minella Lani Minella Charles Martinet

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore Generally favorable reviews

71 Positive Ratings 93%

5 Mixed Ratings 6%

0 Negative Ratings 0%

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Universo Nintendo

Oct 14, 2014

"Super Smash Bros. for 3DS succeeds in everything it tries to do." ... Read full review

Game Informer

Sep 26, 2014

"Super Smash Bros. has KO’d my assumptions and renewed my enthusiasm for the series." ... Read full review

DarkStation

Oct 6, 2014

"Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series like me, or a curious newcomer, you owe it to yourself to buy this game if you have a 3DS." ... Read full review

LevelUp

Sep 30, 2014

"A fantastic portable version of the ultimate Nintendo brawler, Super Smash Bros. 3DS gives the player the complete experience of the beloved franchise, despite control shortcomings related more to platform limitations than to game design flaws." ... Read full review

CD-Action

Jan 9, 2015

"If you’re a fan of Nintendo, you will be delighted with Super Smash Bros. [13/2014, p.69]"

Gamereactor Sweden

Oct 7, 2014

"One of the best handheld fighters of all time." ... Read full review

GamesRadar+

Sep 26, 2014

"A highly polished iteration of Smash Bros. that plays great on its own. But when you're afflicted by latency problems in local multiplayer, you'll suddenly become painfully aware of the 3DS version's critical shortcomings." ... Read full review

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User Score Generally favorable reviews

745 Positive Ratings 82%

112 Mixed Ratings 12%

48 Negative Ratings 5%

BenjamiNook

Nov 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And so the addiction returns...
The graphics are the best I've seen on the 3DS, and my word does this game sound good. I seriously use this instead of my MP3 player now.
The gameplay is the most balanced ever, with some characters being toned down a bit (looks at metaknight). I've played for over 40 hours and only lost one match because of circle pad problems.
All the unlockable characters are great, and most have a unique gimmick like little mac's KO meter, or Rosalina and Luma's ability to separate, and actually make it work, unlike Ice climbers, who were broken as hell in Brawl.
Smash run is SOOOOOOO addictive, and I would have bought the game just for this. There have been 1 or 2 online problems, but most are because of my bad internet, so I don't find myself frustrated.
Even if it's left once the Wii U version comes out, I think it should be a criminal offence not to own and love this game.… Expand

Leontorres7

Nov 15, 2018

A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!

EFYevan

Oct 4, 2014

This truly is the most "FUN" you will have with a video game this year! I highly recommend this game for all ages! A great game with optionsThis truly is the most "FUN" you will have with a video game this year! I highly recommend this game for all ages! A great game with options that will last for months! 10/10 - bring on the Wii U version!… Expand

Spitbot

Aug 10, 2015

Simply a masterpiece. I have over 100 hours logged into this game, and not one felt bland or dull. There's so much variety and things to do,Simply a masterpiece. I have over 100 hours logged into this game, and not one felt bland or dull. There's so much variety and things to do, by the time you get bored the next installment will probably be here already. However, there are a handful of things keeping this game from a 10/10. "Smash Run', the new game mode, is pretty dumb, and can't even be played online, and there are clone characters aplenty. Also, my save data got corrupted a few months back. I don't know if that was the games fault or mine, but it was pretty devastating. This game is still fantastic, and I'd recommend it.… Expand

PedroGamer

Oct 31, 2014

All in all, an good effort for Nintendo, despite some flaws that I will comment on.
First, the game modes. I´ ll rate it an 9/10, cause ofAll in all, an good effort for Nintendo, despite some flaws that I will comment on.
First, the game modes. I´ ll rate it an 9/10, cause of lack of game modes.
Second, On line. I rate this an 7/10, because about the insane lag sometimes, and in others it is lag-free.
Third, the controls. 8/10, cause of some weird controls setups, like two buttons for jumping and taunts for the d-pad!
4- characters selection: 7/10. While they choose most of the characters right, there are some series over-represented, like Mario(8 or 9), Link(5), and Fire emblem(4).
5- Balance: 6/10 Now is this cause of the number of characters or the fact that some of the fighters move set are OP in comparison to others?
Game play: 9/10 Only reason it isn't ten cause of not fully utilizing the controls.
Overall:~8/10… Expand

Aozz101x

Nov 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's truly at it's best
Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS is one of my fav games for Nintendo 3DS
there very fun modes to do but little of what you can do in VS Mode with Stocks and Time tbh The Wii U version is more better… Expand

SuperLuigiBrosZ

Nov 19, 2014

Letting Namco develop this is the biggest mistake ever made for the Smash Bros franchise oh and Sakurai is a terrible director as well becauseLetting Namco develop this is the biggest mistake ever made for the Smash Bros franchise oh and Sakurai is a terrible director as well because all he is doing is promoting his mediocre overrated Kirby series. Seriously. Kirby got more screen time than Rosalina in her OWN trailer and was even shown last. Anyway the blast zones are too big, ledge mechanic sucks (I prefer tripping over this crap and I am serious) and it's the most unbalanced character roster in the franchise because of how many playable characters there are this time and just when you think it can't get any worse they're adding Mewtwo! The fact this game is getting balance patches already proves my point. The Wii U could be the best game but the 3DS version is more unplayable then Sonic 2006 and your Circle Pad will break too if you play this game competitively. Smash Run is a stupid gimmick and custom move sets are dumb because Sonic doesn't have Tails as a recovery, Toon Link doesn't have the leaf as a recovery from the Wind Waker as a recovery and Olimar doesn't have Pikmin from Pikmin 3! Get with the program Sakurai! Don't buy this game. Just wait for the Wii U version. Please. Oh and if you own this game. Sell it and use that money for the Mewtwo DLC for the Wii U version.… Expand

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