Yeah, we've given you the hands-on impressions before, but now that we've gotten the final retail version into our metaphorical Joystiq HQ, we thought we'd share some quick opinions on the full Brawl experience. Click the continue link to find out our thoughts on the Subspace Emissary mode, Online play, the various control options, and more.
The gameplay is as accessible as ever. Whether you're a n00b who wants to mash buttons or a seasoned pro with serious skills, you'll have a good time...It doesn't really advance the franchise in any meaningful way. It's basically the past games with a new coat of paint.
I could rant and rave all day about how good Smash is, but it’s redundant at this point. Simply put, Smash is a must-have game, and every Wii console out there isn’t complete without it.
"Nintendo love spills from every pore and the multiplayer can't be beat, but Smash Bros risks growing too familiar. It never breeds contempt, but it doesn't quite muster that Galaxy magic."
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Brawl is everything that makes Nintendo culture great: the characters, the humour, the heritage. Want to show someone why you've stuck by Ninty all these years? Show them a portly plumber chasing a green dinosaur with a massive hammer.
Nintendo Europe has jumped on the head of suggestions that Super Smash Bros. Brawl will be out here in autumn.
"No date has been announced," reiterated the Nintendo spokesperson. "Therefore everything currently doing the rounds online is pure speculation and guesswork."
"Sakurai noted that the Brawl development team was mostly a mercenary force, consisting of freelance developers. There was a small group of freelancers that hailed from Game Arts, while HAL Laboratories, developer of the earlier games in the series, had little representation in this latest iteration."
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