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Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy Used: $27.90
You Save: $22.09 (44%)
New (81) Used (43) from $27.90
Avg. Customer Rating:  303 reviews
Sales Rank: 37
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: WI-RVLPRSBE
UPC: 045496901103
EAN: 0045496900397
ASIN: B000FQ9R4E
Release Date: March 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Game! March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This game is fun whether you're playing solo or with friends. Can't get the online to work yet but I think it might just be me. Definitely worth the $. A must have for your Wii collection!
 Absurdly Ridiculous March 25, 2008
10 out of 70 found this review helpful
This game is so bad. It's basically a 2-D walkthrough you play by repeatedly pressing A. I bought it thinking it was going to be as good as Super Mario Galaxy, but it's ridiculous. It's for seven year old boys. The game play is monotonous and confusing. Many of the actions and moves are counter-intuitive. What a huge disappointment. Everything moves too quickly to feel as if you have any real control over the game. It feels like you are playing on autopilot. Especially peeving is the constant onslaught of video interludes, which are supposed to trick you into thinking you are playing something actually engaging or exciting, but really just substitute for a real story or real challenges. It feels like some ridiculous arcade game from 1987. Skip this one, don't believe the hype. This game is among the worst Wii has ever produced. I would never purchase this for a child. Boring. Lame.
 A Legendary Party Game March 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The "Super Smash Bros." titles have become a powerful series of Nintendo's, and for good reason. What they may lack in solo play and depth they more than make up for in thrilling multiplayer. If you're looking for a solid party game, this is one of the epics.
Just by reading the game information section, other reviews, or going to the official website, I feel one can get the general idea of what Brawl offers over its predecessor, Melee. So instead of listing its features, I'll try to answer the often ignored question, "is this game right for me?" See this review as an addition to other, more gameplay specific ones.
Short answer: if you've owned previous Smash games and have enjoyed them, then absolutely yes. There is no reason not to get the improved version of the game you love. The graphics are a significant improvement over those of Melee, the new characters are welcome additions (although you'll probably find yourself clinging to your old main), and the online play is, for the most part, a wonderful experience.
A note on the online feature: it's fine when you play against registered friends, but terrible with the "Anyone" option. It can take 5-10 minutes before other players queue up, and the lag is so bad the game becomes unplayable. Disconnects are frequent, regardless of the strength of your connection (oddly enough, this only seems to be a problem when playing against "Anyone" instead of "Friends"). You don't get to see the names of your opponents or have any chance to communicate with them, so you'll never get the chance to add them to your friends. Matches are locked at 2 minutes; no other option is available. Honestly, considering the waiting you'll be doing, the terrible lag once you finally start, the constant fear of a disconnect, and the lack of options, playing against "Anyone" is just flat out not worth it. The "Friend" option, however, allows you to fully customize your match as you would normally, the lag is hardly noticeable (assuming your friends are in the same state), and you can preset a few phrases of dialogue (bound to the D-pad) to use throughout the fight. No complaints.
But what if you haven't really gotten involved in the Smash Bros. universe? One of the greatest things about this game is how accessible it is to the casual player. No matter what a player's experience, anyone can jump in, mash some buttons, and perform well. The lack of character development means that a gamer doesn't need to invest countless hours of grinding before he/she can hope to stand a chance against other players (as is the case with many RPGs). If you're looking for a fast-paced game you can enjoy no matter how little time you may be able to devote, Brawl is an excellent candidate.
However, this isn't to say hardcore gamers will be disappointed - despite its simple fight mechanics and concept, Brawl offers quite a bit by way of high level gaming. I was originally one of the non-believers; I didn't feel Brawl was particularly skill-based or that it'd offer the intense experience other, less family-friendly games boasted. Was I wrong. You'll come to find that against a *serious* opponent, wise, precise timings of essentially everything you do will mean the match. I can't begin to explain how aggravating it is to lose simply because I missed my attack by a fraction of a second, leaving myself exposed for a game breaking finisher. The upside: you can only blame it on your skill, not poor mechanics. But as I've said, such particulars only apply to the high-level gamers; the average, casual player will have absolutely no difficultly jumping in and dealing heavy damage. It's really just a matter of who you're playing against.
Although Brawl has some interesting solo options, I find the multiplayer to be the heart of the experience. The new "Subspace Emissary" mode gets redundant quickly - you'll soon find you're only hanging in there for the amusing, high-quality cut scenes. Otherwise, it's more or less a rinse-and-repeat kind of deal spread across eight hours. It's an interesting perk, but definitely not what you'll keep coming back for. Thankfully, it offers a co-op mode that instantly alleviates the boredom. The AI is pretty good, but again, Brawl thrives in the social atmosphere.
If you're looking for a deep, driven story and intense character growth, Brawl isn't going to help you out. The "Subspace Emissary" really isn't worth mentioning as an RPG. While the action could pass for a movie scene, the plot will not. The game's simply about bashing up your enemies in beautiful, chaotic mayhem. If you find fast-paced, constant combat to be stressful or not particularly interesting, the mindless nature of Brawl isn't for you.
At heart, Brawl is a party game designed to please all (even those in the above paragraph, who, although perhaps not wanting to buy, will surely enjoy a few rounds at a friend's). Virtually every aspect of the experience can be customized to your liking (again, I'll leave the specifics to other reviews), and no matter what your level, everyone can have an exhilarating, rowdy time. It's a legendary party game that will easily last years - yes, years - to come.
This is why Nintendo is #1!!!!!!!!!!!! March 25, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
This will simply be the best 50 bucks you have spend in your life!
There is so much stuff that the lasting appeal will last forever!!!!!!!!!!!
The best Wii game yet!!!!!!!! March 24, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is amazing, the graphics are best on the Wii, the gameplay is simply amazing, and the music is just excellent. this game is huge and has a large replay value with lots of unlockables, and a very fun 2-player mode. I highly reccomend this game to any Wii owner.
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