94
Tom Marks
IGN
“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Smash Bros. done right, and done bigger than ever before.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Massive roster and stage selection
- Polished mechanics
- Accessibility
- Rich content
- Well‑crafted character
- Fun and accessible
Points of Contention
- Overwhelming volume
- Not highly technical
- Limited pistol power
- Resource dependence
- Crafting overhead
- Learning curve
Professional Reviews
9 reviews from 5 critics85 Brendan Graeber 2 reviews · avg IGN “The Joker Challenger Pack is a great addition both for Persona fans and those looking to add another unique fighter to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s already diverse roster.”
Brendan Graeber 2 reviews · avg
IGN
“The Joker Challenger Pack is a great addition both for Persona fans and those looking to add another unique fighter to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s already diverse roster.”
All 2 Brendan Graeber reviews, aggregated above
85
Joker Challenger Pack DLC
“The Joker Challenger Pack is a great addition both for Persona fans and those looking to add another unique fighter to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s already diverse roster.”
70
Byleth DLC
“Byleth may be lacking complexity, but the easy‑to‑pick‑up nature of their moves is still worth checking out.”
80 Mitchell Saltzman 4 reviews · avg IGN Hero introduces a fresh RNG and MP-based archetype that adds strategic depth to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While normal attacks feel underwhelming and MP reliance can be frustrating, the DLC remains a solid and welcome addition.
Mitchell Saltzman 4 reviews · avg
IGN
Hero introduces a fresh RNG and MP-based archetype that adds strategic depth to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While normal attacks feel underwhelming and MP reliance can be frustrating, the DLC remains a solid and welcome addition.
All 4 Mitchell Saltzman reviews, aggregated above
90
Terry Bogard DLC
“As much as I have enjoyed all of the DLC characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate so far, Terry is the first one that has me seriously considering adopting him as a main.”
80
Hero DLC
Hero introduces a fresh RNG and MP-based archetype that adds strategic depth to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While normal attacks feel underwhelming and MP reliance can be frustrating, the DLC remains a solid and welcome addition.
75
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Banjo and Kazooie DLC
Banjo and Kazooie feature gorgeous visuals, faithful audio, and a familiar moveset that delights longtime fans. However, their slow attack speed and limited combo depth make the gameplay underwhelming compared to other roster entries.
70
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC
“Steve and his cosmetically distinct but mechanically identical friends are among the most inventive fighters Ultimate has ever seen, and that’s saying a lot in a game with already wildly unique options like Olimar, Ice Climbers, Hero, and more.”
70
Suriel Vazquez
IGN
“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Latest DLC character Min Min is one part Dhalsim, one part Pokemon Trainer, and one of the more exciting (if tricky to wield) concepts for a Smash character yet.”
60
Filip Miucin
IGN
“Weeelcooome to episode 412 of our weekly Nintendo show and podcast, Nintendo Voice Chat. This week, the NVC crew reviews Nintendo's E3 2018 Direct, talks Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Tennis Aces, Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion, and much more!”
