Super Smash Bros. Brawl [video game]

Super Smash Brothers Brawl is what I call the defining game on the Wii. Unlike other games that resort to using motion controls, this game returns to the use of a nonmotion guided control scheme to allow for a wide array of fun. At its core, Brawl is a traditional fighting game with the usual onslaught of combos, playable characters, and modes. However, surrounded by this core is excessively addicting gameplay, collectibles, music, and fan service. Potentially, this game is a fan service game. It features hundreds of references to many Nintendo properties and even a few third party playable characters. I could sit here and describe every single mode to you but that would take me forever. Brawl packs so much but where the fun mostly lies is in its versus mode. There is an online versus mode but due to constant lag problems it should be avoided. This is the definitive local multiplayer game with up to four player support using any combination of wii remote control, nunchuk, classic controller, and gamecube controller. The only negative aspect of this game is the annoying single player mode called the subspace emissary. It is all flash and no substance. Basically a player plays this mode to unlock a few collectibles or characters (though characters can be unlocked by fulfilling other feats in the numerous other modes). There is no voice over work performed in the cutscenes in this mode, little background information is given, and it brings back to life an annoying gameplay mechanic from times past, replaying boss fights... Looking beyond the subspace emissary you shall have a game that is loaded with tons of features and all. It will take more than 100 hours to unlock every collectible (yes because there is a collectible for having 100 hours of playtime), for people who do not have tons of local players to play with there is a decent online mode or one can just constantly play against ridiculously over powered PC controlled opponents. Ultimately, if you are a Wii owner you need this game!

I wasn't much of a console gamer for a long time after the N64, but one game that stood out on it was Super Smash Bros. Fast forward to 2008 and I broke down and got a Wii for the party-gaming potential. I have not been disappointed. Yesterday, this game arrived. Oh boy. This is a heck of a lot of fun. The number of things to do is incredible. You can even practice your character's moves against your choice of inert or active opponents. Nintendo seems to have intended this game to be epic as they not only include an in-game retrospective of the entire line of Nintendo gaming products going back all the way to the NES, they include time-limited trial versions of the classic games. Wifi works wonderfully. Online matches are frantic and fun. One odd thing is that the wireless pointer feature of your wii controller is completely inert once you load the game. This is one area where they shouldn't have stuck to their roots- it feels silly to move a token with the analog joystick when I could theoretically just point at the character I want to use. But you get used to it. If you have a kid, he will spend months getting all the unlocks (there are lots). If you have a kid inside you, you will rediscover some console joy. The maps are pretty amusing/crazy. They touch on many themes/ideas from previous Nintendo works. Put it this way: There is a Pictochat map. The terrain is drawn as you play... Many maps have destructible terrain or areas you cannot jump up through, which adds a strategic element. The characters are varied and seem very well-balanced against each other. (Aside: I love how the announcer says "KING DEDEDE" so seriously.) If you are completely new to the game, you still have a pretty good shot at winning by button-mashing, which I consider a good feature. If you have mastered the combos and moves however, you still have the advantage. I haven't played the adventure mode much but it is also fun. You pretty much have to buy this game if you own a Wii. This is as much a Wii-defining game as Super Mario Galaxy or Wii Sports is.

I had been reading about this game for months leading up to its final release in the US. I preordered it from Amazon about a month in advance and eagerly awaited its arrival. My prayer was that it would not disappoint...and it hasn't! When I first played the game, I was having a hard time getting used to the Wiimote and Nunchuk after all those years of the N64 controller (one of my favorite consoles by the way, and Super Smash Bros for 64 is a classic!). After a few hours, though, it started to make sense. The solo version is a lot of fun and gives you a chance to sample all the great new, and old, characters in the game. You can play the Classic mode or the Subspace Emissary adventure mode, which also has a cooperative option. My personal favorite is the Home Run minigame, where you can beat up a sandbag and then crush it with the bat to see how far it will go. It's awesome! The multiplayer is just fantastic. Three of my friends and I crowded around to try it out and have been hooked ever since. The levels are just insane, with all kinds of obstacles and transformations. It adds a whole new dimension to the experience! And there are now dozens of items, some of which are just plain wacky. The bombs are devastating, but the introduction of the Smash Ball has been phenomenal. Everyone fighting to get it when it appears creates a maelstrom of destruction, but to the victor go the spoils and the Smash Ball is nothing short of devastating if used properly. All in all, the more you play the better it gets, and the more characters, items, levels, etc you can unlock. It can be frustrating at first getting used to the new controls, but be patient! It's really an all-around good time once you get the hang of it, no matter what mode you're playing. If you were going to buy one game for the Wii, this has to be it!

Product was in fantastic condition. The delivery was on time. The game works perfectly. No issues with any of the process

Bien reçu avec un petit retard. Je n'ai eu aucun pb le jeux fonctionne très bien.

Das Spiel kamm in einem maekellosen Zustand innerhalb von zwei Tagen an . Anbei war noch ein gaming Booster und ein mauam Stick

This Game rocks. After reading some of the negative reviews I am shocked. People say this isn't a traditional beat em up. In my opinion thats a good point not a bad one. It offers a unique way of defeating your enemies. You hit your opponents and deal enough damage to smash them off the level. Also as to people complaining its too manic, thats kind of the point. This has great graphics, a wonderful array of characters and many different ways to play. The only bad point in my opinion is the subspace emisery mode is a little tedious and you do need to complete this to unlock all the extras. Seriously though this Game is so much fun, the first Smash Bros Game and Melee for the Game cube were so innovative and this version adds more to the Brawl. If you like games with a difference, want a new take on the aging fighting genre or just want to see Mario beat the hell out of Solid Snake and Sonic buy this Game. You won't be sorry.

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