They may look cute, but there's nothing nice about the characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This fighting frenzy will have you inflicting painful KO's on familiar opponents you thought were your friends. Take your frustrations out on Link, Mario and other characters from throughout the gaming world. Shoot spaceships out of the sky in the Lylat System from the Star Fox games and deal out killer blows in Rumble Falls based on the look and feel of Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat.Hit opponent after opponent to build up your damage meter, then knock your enemies clear off the screen. Rely on weapons that are silly but very effective, such as banana peels, pitfalls, gooey bombs and many more. Hurl old-school crates and barrels or select from Assist Trophies and Poke Balls to strike fear in the hearts of your foes. Combine Standard, Strong and Smash attacks to bash your way to victory. There are so many ways to smash, you'll get lost in the melees for hours on end.
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Super Smash Bros Brawl is a great party game. When you have friends over to play, this can be some of the best times you can have gaming. The gameplay is fast and fun. If you have more than four friends over, rounds end quickly enough that its easy to take turns. It can be just as much fun watching four friends duke it out as playing yourself. Controls are easy to pick up, but can take time to master, leaving plenty for beginners and pros alike. Online play is great too, but you miss out on the live experience of having friends over. Also, I found myself getting bored with single player modes. But overall, a great purchase for anybody with a couple of friends to play with.
What's great about it: The most fun I've had with a bunch of friends in one room.
What's not so great: Single player isn't nearly as much fun.