The Super Smash Bros series has always been a celebration of all things gaming, but this latest incarnation has turned it up to eleven. If this truly is game director Masahiro Sakurai's swan song to Smash, then he will be remembered as a legend who went out on top.

A supremely polished fighter that represents the best of Nintendo; Captures a pure sense of fun; Endless replayability.

There isn’t much of a story here outside of a fancy cutscene.

Super Smash Bros. is a tentpole game in Nintendo’s catalog and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the 5 th installment in the series. Nintendo threw everything it has into this series, from characters to levels.

While the single-player story won't be for everyone, each player can likely find something to love in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . This is undoubtedly the best game in the series and an unmatched multiplayer experience. An instant classic and a game that should always be loaded on your Switch.

It’s not all melancholy and sadness. Again, the online play does work in spurts, it’s just not terribly consistent or reliable. Beyond this blemish (and a lack of Trophies), thankfully, there’s not much Ultimate doesn’t do perfectly. This is the best that Smash Bros. has ever been.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the most content-rich, feature-laden iteration of Smash to date.

A few tiny issues hold it just shy of perfection, but Super Smash Bros. Ultimate might just be the best entry in the series.

A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch is equal parts greatness and lacking. It triumphs in Nintendo's strengths and revels in their weaknesses.

It’s no exaggeration to say Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hands down the best Smash game yet. There’s so much going on, with something for everyone to dip into. The huge roster of fighters certainly makes it feel like you’re getting your money’s worth and then some. It’s a fantastic way to enter into the world of Smash if you haven’t before, and longtime fans of the series will not be disappointed. With nice extras like its huge library of soundtracks from all the franchises in the game, and a store where you can use your in-game currency to buy fun extras, exploring everything Ultimate has to offer is like walking into a fit-to-bursting candy store that leaves a pleasant, nostalgic aftertaste in your mouth.

Vast and wide ranging roster of fighters; Plenty of variety; Excellent Classic mode ; Challenging and clever new adventure mode;

Online modes need improving;

Lookin’ cool, Joker!