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A Legendary Party Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The "Super Smash Bros." titles have become a powerful series of Nintendo's, and for good reason. What they may lack in solo play and depth they more than make up for in thrilling multiplayer. If you're looking for a solid party game, this is one of the epics.

Just by reading the game information section, other reviews, or going to the official website, I feel one can get the general idea of what Brawl offers over its predecessor, Melee. So instead of listing its features, I'll try to answer the often ignored question, "is this game right for me?" See this review as an addition to other, more gameplay specific ones.

Short answer: if you've owned previous Smash games and have enjoyed them, then absolutely yes. There is no reason not to get the improved version of the game you love. The graphics are a significant improvement over those of Melee, the new characters are welcome additions (although you'll probably find yourself clinging to your old main), and the online play is, for the most part, a wonderful experience.

A note on the online feature: it's fine when you play against registered friends, but terrible with the "Anyone" option. It can take 5-10 minutes before other players queue up, and the lag is so bad the game becomes unplayable. Disconnects are frequent, regardless of the strength of your connection (oddly enough, this only seems to be a problem when playing against "Anyone" instead of "Friends"). You don't get to see the names of your opponents or have any chance to communicate with them, so you'll never get the chance to add them to your friends. Matches are locked at 2 minutes; no other option is available. Honestly, considering the waiting you'll be doing, the terrible lag once you finally start, the constant fear of a disconnect, and the lack of options, playing against "Anyone" is just flat out not worth it. The "Friend" option, however, allows you to fully customize your match as you would normally, the lag is hardly noticeable (assuming your friends are in the same state), and you can preset a few phrases of dialogue (bound to the D-pad) to use throughout the fight. No complaints.

But what if you haven't really gotten involved in the Smash Bros. universe? One of the greatest things about this game is how accessible it is to the casual player. No matter what a player's experience, anyone can jump in, mash some buttons, and perform well. The lack of character development means that a gamer doesn't need to invest countless hours of grinding before he/she can hope to stand a chance against other players (as is the case with many RPGs). If you're looking for a fast-paced game you can enjoy no matter how little time you may be able to devote, Brawl is an excellent candidate.

However, this isn't to say hardcore gamers will be disappointed - despite its simple fight mechanics and concept, Brawl offers quite a bit by way of high level gaming. I was originally one of the non-believers; I didn't feel Brawl was particularly skill-based or that it'd offer the intense experience other, less family-friendly games boasted. Was I wrong. You'll come to find that against a *serious* opponent, wise, precise timings of essentially everything you do will mean the match. I can't begin to explain how aggravating it is to lose simply because I missed my attack by a fraction of a second, leaving myself exposed for a game breaking finisher. The upside: you can only blame it on your skill, not poor mechanics. But as I've said, such particulars only apply to the high-level gamers; the average, casual player will have absolutely no difficultly jumping in and dealing heavy damage. It's really just a matter of who you're playing against.

Although Brawl has some interesting solo options, I find the multiplayer to be the heart of the experience. The new "Subspace Emissary" mode gets redundant quickly - you'll soon find you're only hanging in there for the amusing, high-quality cut scenes. Otherwise, it's more or less a rinse-and-repeat kind of deal spread across eight hours. It's an interesting perk, but definitely not what you'll keep coming back for. Thankfully, it offers a co-op mode that instantly alleviates the boredom. The AI is pretty good, but again, Brawl thrives in the social atmosphere.

If you're looking for a deep, driven story and intense character growth, Brawl isn't going to help you out. The "Subspace Emissary" really isn't worth mentioning as an RPG. While the action could pass for a movie scene, the plot will not. The game's simply about bashing up your enemies in beautiful, chaotic mayhem. If you find fast-paced, constant combat to be stressful or not particularly interesting, the mindless nature of Brawl isn't for you.

At heart, Brawl is a party game designed to please all (even those in the above paragraph, who, although perhaps not wanting to buy, will surely enjoy a few rounds at a friend's). Virtually every aspect of the experience can be customized to your liking (again, I'll leave the specifics to other reviews), and no matter what your level, everyone can have an exhilarating, rowdy time. It's a legendary party game that will easily last years - yes, years - to come.

A Third Success

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My son is writing this: When I got Brawl, I thought to myself- Well, anouther sequel can't be that good.
Well, obviously it can. Every minute that I play this game is like heaven for me. One of the most fun games I ever played- Whether it is with my friends, online on Wi-Fi and even on the coin launcher.
It has terrific modes and an outstanding visual design. Each character is so different, I have no idea which I like better.
Brawl is like a dream for me.
If you have a Wii, buy it now.
If you don't have a Wii, then buy a Wii and buy the game now.

Super Smash Bros Brawl

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Per my 13-year-old son: "This is the best Wii game I have. At $50 it's a little expensive, but it is well worth it for the content. I recommend it because it is fun and minimally addictive, so you should prepare to spend some time on this game."

Better than Melee

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you liked Melee, you will like Brawl. Essentially an expanded and updated version of Melee. Most of the Melee characters and some of the locations are preserved. I've been playing with the GC controller. I haven't tried the other options yet. There is no learning curve going from Melee to Brawl.

Smash Bros Brawl is Kirby-smacking good fun.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

From the wealth of characters, the excellent single player game (which could nearly stand on its own as a top-notch platformer), and the madcap fun beating up on your friends, there's just not many better games for the Wii. It's a blast.

The best wii game EVER!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Brawl is overall the best Wii game ever made, mostly because of intense multi-player action and the best graphics I've ever seen on a Wii game.
The developers could have utilized the Wii remote more, though. On the Nintendo WFC, it was a disappointment that you can't use custom stages. Some of the secret characters(Ganondorf, Sonic, etc.) are sometimes a chore to unlock.
The game delivers awesome multi-player action and awesome solo action.
For instance, if you're getting bored of playing Subspace Emissary(great adventure mode), Brawl matches against the CPU are fun, too. Overall, Brawl is way above games like Medal of Honor and Metroid Prime 3. So, my point is, it is no use having a Wii if you don't have this game.

I have to drag my son off the wii!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

He loves it. Best game ever he says. I didn't know if it would be appropriate for a 6 year old, but there is no blood, just fighting. He loves that every character has a special power. Highly recommend.

SMASHED!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My kids and their friends love this game. I know it is rated T for teen, but I don't really see anything wrong with it for a little younger. They love unlocking the characters and would play for hours if I let them. Definitely worth it!

Best Smash Bros. Game Yet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game takes what is an already fantastic series and opened even more avenues of fun. With a story mode that actually feels like a story, it now takes several hours to beat instead of just a few minutes. Tons of new characters, new moves, battle stages, items, unlockables, and trophies - they've even added a stage builder and online gaming. And on a final note, they added a lot more new music into the game (which has also been incorporated to the stage builder and unlockable items).

I think I will be enjoying this game for a long time to come.

Super Smash Bros Brawl

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is very good and have a lot of action that can make me maintained occupied for many hours and weeks. It have many forms to play that looks like many games in only one product.

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