Fuck Smash week and all that. I've had the game since launch and after unlocking (nearly) everything and playing tons of matches both on and offline, IT'S TIME TO REVIEW SUPER SMASH BROS. FOR NINTENDO 3DS!!!!
I found it a little strange that things like Classic Mode, Training, and other modes we're used to seeing right from the get-go are in the "Games & More" section sub-menu, as these are things that are kind of a main part of Smash and have been since the first game. But whatever. I've played it hundreds of times since then and I know what to do now.
The transition from a traditional controller to the 3DS is pretty seamless. While sometimes when i'm recovering (this is usually only a problem with Little Mac) and I mean to input a Side B and it inputs it as Up B and I lose a stock, it's basically the same as a Cube controller. I'm probably not going to be able to show you through screenshots and I don't have a fancy capture 3DS, but the game plays in a flawless beautiful 60 FPS. I mean y'all probably know that from playing the demo, but jesus christ it's still beautiful every time I start a new match. I was nervous when the first videos of the game were coming out and everything looked super pixely, but god damn it looks great. They knew what they were doing with the outlines, too. Some people complained about the models being too tiny in 4-player mode or something, but the outlines I think make up for it. You get a good idea of where you are as well as where everyone else is that you're fighting. I've had countless matches with friends and the fun doesn't stop for hours, just like Smash is supposed to be.
Smash Run is a new mode exclusive to the 3DS, which I was excited about when it was first announced, but after playing it I don't get. The mode is simple: spend 5 minutes in the Zelda level in Adventure mode from Melee defeating enemies and collecting power-ups that will apply to your character in a final bout. Originally the battle was supposed to be regular ol' four-player smash, which was cool, but now it can be that, races or any plethora of other things. Personally I don't think this was the best design choice. It just seems like they were trying to cram as much as they can into an already simple mode that could've been fun, which is now just something that i'll never play. Kind of a shame.
The game being out for 12 days, online is suffering from a little bit of server strain, but outside of that is crazy fun. For Glory 1-on-1 is all I played but really it's the best mode, especially if you want to try out a new character in a real setting. 2 stocks, five minutes, that's it. I've spent HOURS against the same person in 1-on-1, and it's just nonstop quick action that you can't wait to jump into once it's over. Only downside is when playing with friends if just one person has a bad connection, it makes the whole match lag for all players. This is apparently being worked on so fingers crossed, but outside of that it's easy to get a quick match going, whether it be among friends or strangers. This was the up that Brawl really needed and i'm glad Sakurai realizes that.
To paraphrase before dropping another giant wall of text: It hits harder and faster than Brawl but isn't Melee (so shut up), getting the full roster is SUPER EASY (as it should be), and online has been greatly improved. Now is the time to SETTLE IT IN SMASH!
FINAL COMMENTS
While they could've picked a better name, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS listened to your complaints with Brawl and fixed and made it run like a well-oiled titan like it's supposed to. Outside of a few unnecessary modes, the game is at its core what a game should be: Instant fun that lasts for hours on end and is even better with friends.
Gamegreen gives it 9/10
Keep it here for more Smash stuff as well as other cool Nintendo things that are happening!
-gamegreen
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