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Brawl is easily the most fun I’ve had on a Wii, and could be the most fun I’ve had with a game in ages. It’s just that good. There is just so much to do, and so many different and refreshing things added that it would be a crime not to at least take a look.
100
Nintendo Power
Rarely has any title delivered so much amazing action, such a wide variety of modes, and so many hours of value. It doesn't get any better than this. [Mar 2008, p.82]
It’s obvious that developer Game Arts have put a painstaking amount of effort into creating this game and every time we play it we’re discovering new Nintendo references which bring back a rush of nostalgia. Brawl’s chaotic multiplayer sessions are some of the best to be had on the system, plus there are plenty of challenges and modes to amuse those ‘friend-impaired’ individuals out there as well. It’s a no-brainer, every serious Nintendo fan out there should score themselves a copy of this game, invite some friends/victims around, and have a smashing good time.
10
InkyLoop672
Meta Knight exists and tripping is stupid. But subspace is good, and Sonic being in Smash is cool.
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Balddog
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10
Chimpiii
This game changed my life. As a kid I only knew Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Bowser, Peach and Pikachu of the characters in the game. It opened my eyes to not only other Nintendo games but also video games as a whole. I can't thank it enough for that.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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Mar 9, 2008
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must-play
93
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Generally Favorable
8.7
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DarkZero
Four different control options as well as an as-deep-as-you-want-it combat style mean that whether you’re a parent looking forward to seeing Mario and Sonic have a punch-up, or a Nintendo fan wanting the Nintendo Chronicle (of love), Brawl can offer you an outstanding game.
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Gamervision
Never before has there been a game with more replayability then Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
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Generally Favorable
8.7
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Apr 15, 2026
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InkyLoop672
Meta Knight exists and tripping is stupid. But subspace is good, and Sonic being in Smash is cool.
Feb 11, 2026
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Chimpiii
This game changed my life. As a kid I only knew Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Bowser, Peach and Pikachu of the characters in the game. It opened my eyes to not only other Nintendo games but also video games as a whole. I can't thank it enough for that.
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IGN UK
It’s impeccably presented, lovingly crafted and absolutely incredible value for money.
95
IGN
The title's robust and balanced multiplayer offerings are completely engrossing and wholly entertaining from beginning to end, and this time around you can take those bouts to the online arena for similarly satisfying results.
91
The A.V. Club
Matches play like a Destroy All Monsters mêlée, with up to four players duking it out until the last man, or Pokémon, stands.
90
Edge Magazine
Super Smash Bros is a series that has often been unfairly derided as button-mashing, largely thanks to its surface sheen of cutesy characters, but it has one of the most enduringly innovative and deep systems of any fighter. [Apr 2008, p.84]
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Kikizo
It's certainly a game that can kill a bit of time between a group of friends, and it's not like there'll be many negative memories associated with the game afterwards, but I just don't feel it's that good.
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Sep 21, 2025
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Santi242
THIS GAME IS SO GOOD. The story mode is one of the best media i've ever consumed. The game is old but it looks beautiful. The roster is pretty goated compared to other games. Mechanics are good and controls still hold. Extras are pretty fun and the trophie mechanic is actually obessing. I would lie if I said I wasn't trying to get them all. Nothing wrong with this game. It's perfect. A HARD recommend
Mar 2, 2026
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Balddog
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Oct 7, 2024
7
WLS_Silver
This game has some of the most fun campaigns, however this game suffers from being a series. Melee and Ultimate are both better and it ends of making this game feel useless cause you could play the others. But the music and game is still good so yeah 7/10.
Sep 28, 2019
4
Centurionn
The game is really amazing ! ................ Until the part in adventure mode in which, after around 60%-65% completion, the game "tells you" to redo every level. The game design was really cool for every map.... but to repeat everything ? do all of them... all over again ? Sorry.. garbage mentality. One of the best with the worst of the worst gameplay plot twist in my entire gaming experience....
May 29, 2017
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Todokete4870
I'm not sure why everyone likes this game, but I think it's something to do with them being casual players with items on every match. If you are a true smash bros player, you will despise this game. Meta knight is broken, the ice climbers have a ridiculous chain grab (along with some more characters), there are barely any tournament legal stages, and of course, random tripping. If you want a better fighting game, play street fighter, or any other smash game (I personally recommend melee and wii u/3ds version). Apart from that, the adventure mode, all star mode and classic mode are great, and I recommend this if you are a casual player.
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Summary[Metacritic's 2008 Wii Game of the Year] Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the next installment in the Smash Bros. series for the company's Wii console. Among the new characters playable in the game are Meta Knight, the sword-wielding nemesis of Kirby; Pit, the angelic archer from Kid Icarus; Zero Suit Samus, the powerful Metroid series heroin... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
  • Wii
Mar 9, 2008
  • Game Arts
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