Summary
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: The Ultimate Crossover Fighting Game
Released in 2008 for the Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third installment in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of crossover fighting games. Developed by Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo, Brawl features a roster of 39 characters, including returning favorites like Mario, Link, and Kirby, as well as newcomers like Solid Snake, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Meta Knight.
Gameplay
Brawl retains the basic mechanics of the Super Smash Bros. series, such as a damage meter, stocks, and Smash-style attacks. However, it also introduces a number of new features, including:
- Final Smashes: Activated by destroying Smash Balls, Final Smashes are powerful and often unstoppable attacks that can turn the tide of battle.
- The Subspace Emissary: A brand-new adventure mode that is a side-scrolling adventure in the style of a platformer.
- Online multiplayer: Brawl was the first Super Smash Bros. game to feature online multiplayer, allowing players to battle against each other from around the world.
Characters
Brawl features a roster of 39 characters, including:
- Mario
- Donkey Kong
- Link
- Samus Aran
- Kirby
- Fox McCloud
- Pikachu
- Luigi
- Ness
- Captain Falcon
- Jigglypuff
- Peach
- Daisy
- Bowser
- Wario
- Zelda
- Sheik
- Marth
- Roy
- Mewtwo
- Young Link
- Pichu
- Falco Lombardi
- Ganondorf
- Mr. Game & Watch
- Meta Knight
- Pit
- Zero Suit Samus
- Wario
- Snake
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- King Dedede
- Olimar
- Lucario
- R.O.B.
- Toon Link
- Wolf
- Ike
Reception
Brawl was a critical and commercial success, selling over 13 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its large roster of characters, exciting new modes, and enhanced gameplay. However, it was also criticized for its slow pacing and lack of new stages.
Legacy
Brawl is considered to be one of the best fighting games ever made, and it has had a lasting impact on the genre. Its introduction of Final Smashes and online multiplayer has become standard in fighting games, and its large roster of characters has inspired other crossover fighting games.
Conclusion
Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the ultimate crossover fighting game. With its huge roster of characters, exciting new modes, and enhanced gameplay, it’s a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Additional Information
- Developer: Sora Ltd.
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Platform: Wii
- Release Date: March 9, 2008
- Genre: Fighting game, platformer
- Modes: Single-player, multiplayer
- Number of Players: 1-4
Awards
- Game of the Year (2008) – IGN
- Best Fighting Game (2008) – GameSpot
- Best Wii Game (2008) – Nintendo Power
Sales
- Over 13 million copies sold worldwide
Review Score
9/10
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