Gidy
Smash Lord
I am going to put reviews from the critics here and edit as they come. Feel free to share your opinions on them here.
As of September 27th, 8:46 PM EST, the Metacritic Score is: 88
Gamesradar: 3/5
"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."
Pro's
- Huge, well-balanced roster
- Plays great, with no drawbacks for being on a handheld
- Good mix of online multiplayer modes
Con's
- Disappointing solo modes
- Online latency is sometimes a serious problem
- Some disappointing solo modes
Famitsu: 10/9/9/9, or 37/40. Reviewed by 4 people
"You can sense the passion and heart that is put into this game from the impressive balance that consists of things like being simple and clear yet deep, characters’ strengths and weaknesses, technical stages and elements that turn the tide of a fight suddenly."
CVG: 9/10
"Whether you enjoy it as a technical fighting game or an insane Nintendo block party, Smash Bros' handheld debut delivers big on all fronts."
Pro's
- New characters all offer utterly distinct, and engaging, fighting styles
- Character customisation makes for the meatiest solo Smash yet
- The amount of Nintendo love pouring from every pixel of the game
Con's
- Busier moments can be tricky to follow on a smaller screen
IGN: 8.8/10
"Smash Bros 3DS makes a successful leap to a portable form with few losses in transition."
Pro's
- Easy controls
- Great modes
- Lots of unlockables
Con's
- Tiny 4-player characters
- Smash Run mode
GameXplain: Liked It
"The solid foundation has left me even more excited than before for the WIi U version"
Pro's
- Diverse character roster
- Fun new stages
- Graphically Impressive
Con's
- Inconsistent multiplayer online and local
- No direct interaction in Smash Run
Gamespot: 8/10
"I found so much raw joy in my time with Super Smash Bros. 3DS. And even though I played to the point where I was literally in pain, I didn't have to keep playing Smash Bros. 3DS. I wanted to."
Pro's
- Wonderfully vibrant art with near-perfect animation
- Fantastic score that runs the gamut of Nintendo's properties
- Plenty of design changes that keep the formula fresh
- Lots and lots of Nintendo fan service
Con's
- Handheld controls take some getting used to
Destructoid: 9/10
"Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS delivered just about everything I wanted out of it, and then some."
Eurogamer: 7/10
"Super Smash Bros. manages only the humour. Away from the communal focus of the television screen, it's a much weaker joke."
Polygon: 9/10
"Smash Bros hasn't been compressed for 3DS - it's been tailored to it"
NintendoLife: 9/10
"Remarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down."
ShackNews: 8/10
"It's as close as Nintendo can possibly get towards packing in the addictive pleasure of the console versions onto its 3DS handheld. Fans couldn't ask for a better appetizer to the Wii U version set to hit later this year."
Gamesided: 9.5/10
"Smash Bros 3DS is a game that will keep me occupied for years to come. With unlockables galore, new modes, and friends to compete against, I don't see any reason why this game won't be planted in my 3DS cartridge bay regularly"
Interestingly, gamesided also has a competitive review of the game: 7.5/10
"...players and tournament organizers alike should experiment with new ways to balance offensive and defensive play. As it stands, defensive play is decidedly stronger
PCMag: 4.5/5
"Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS takes the video game all-star fighting game to handhelds, and will satisfy gamers who pine for the days of Melee."
Pro's
- Engaging, quick action
- Enough depth to keep you playing for a long time.
- Tons of characters, options and modes.
- Serves competitive players well while remaining accessible
Con's
- Some characters feel like tweaked copies of others
As of September 27th, 8:46 PM EST, the Metacritic Score is: 88
Gamesradar: 3/5
"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."
Pro's
- Huge, well-balanced roster
- Plays great, with no drawbacks for being on a handheld
- Good mix of online multiplayer modes
Con's
- Disappointing solo modes
- Online latency is sometimes a serious problem
- Some disappointing solo modes
Famitsu: 10/9/9/9, or 37/40. Reviewed by 4 people
"You can sense the passion and heart that is put into this game from the impressive balance that consists of things like being simple and clear yet deep, characters’ strengths and weaknesses, technical stages and elements that turn the tide of a fight suddenly."
CVG: 9/10
"Whether you enjoy it as a technical fighting game or an insane Nintendo block party, Smash Bros' handheld debut delivers big on all fronts."
Pro's
- New characters all offer utterly distinct, and engaging, fighting styles
- Character customisation makes for the meatiest solo Smash yet
- The amount of Nintendo love pouring from every pixel of the game
Con's
- Busier moments can be tricky to follow on a smaller screen
IGN: 8.8/10
"Smash Bros 3DS makes a successful leap to a portable form with few losses in transition."
Pro's
- Easy controls
- Great modes
- Lots of unlockables
Con's
- Tiny 4-player characters
- Smash Run mode
GameXplain: Liked It
"The solid foundation has left me even more excited than before for the WIi U version"
Pro's
- Diverse character roster
- Fun new stages
- Graphically Impressive
Con's
- Inconsistent multiplayer online and local
- No direct interaction in Smash Run
Gamespot: 8/10
"I found so much raw joy in my time with Super Smash Bros. 3DS. And even though I played to the point where I was literally in pain, I didn't have to keep playing Smash Bros. 3DS. I wanted to."
Pro's
- Wonderfully vibrant art with near-perfect animation
- Fantastic score that runs the gamut of Nintendo's properties
- Plenty of design changes that keep the formula fresh
- Lots and lots of Nintendo fan service
Con's
- Handheld controls take some getting used to
Destructoid: 9/10
"Super Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DS delivered just about everything I wanted out of it, and then some."
Eurogamer: 7/10
"Super Smash Bros. manages only the humour. Away from the communal focus of the television screen, it's a much weaker joke."
Polygon: 9/10
"Smash Bros hasn't been compressed for 3DS - it's been tailored to it"
NintendoLife: 9/10
"Remarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down."
ShackNews: 8/10
"It's as close as Nintendo can possibly get towards packing in the addictive pleasure of the console versions onto its 3DS handheld. Fans couldn't ask for a better appetizer to the Wii U version set to hit later this year."
Gamesided: 9.5/10
"Smash Bros 3DS is a game that will keep me occupied for years to come. With unlockables galore, new modes, and friends to compete against, I don't see any reason why this game won't be planted in my 3DS cartridge bay regularly"
Interestingly, gamesided also has a competitive review of the game: 7.5/10
"...players and tournament organizers alike should experiment with new ways to balance offensive and defensive play. As it stands, defensive play is decidedly stronger
PCMag: 4.5/5
"Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS takes the video game all-star fighting game to handhelds, and will satisfy gamers who pine for the days of Melee."
Pro's
- Engaging, quick action
- Enough depth to keep you playing for a long time.
- Tons of characters, options and modes.
- Serves competitive players well while remaining accessible
Con's
- Some characters feel like tweaked copies of others
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