Anyone you know who enjoys video games is likely to find at least one Smash Ultimate character that appeals to them. It takes everything that made Smash 4 on the Wii U so compelling and expands on it-with the added Switch benefit of handheld mode. All this makes Super Smash Bros.

The biggest roster yet; Loads of content, spanning dozens of video game series; Polished, satisfying gameplay with lots of variety

Lacks proper online ranking tiers; No online tournament mode; Collectible spirits lack context and detail

Nintendo's crossover fighter is bigger and better than ever and now it has a single-player mode that's just as good as multiplayer.

The core fighting system is cleverly refined and more enjoyable than ever; World of Light is one of the best single-player modes ever in a fighter; Mountains of content that will last hundreds of hours

Steep learning curve is poorly handled, with a lack of tutorials and useful help; Surprisingly poor museum features

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;

You know what you're getting with a Smash Bros. game. A ton of iconic characters -- mostly from Nintendo, but also from the likes of Konami, Capcom and Square Enix -- battle to knock each other off elaborately-themed stages. Super Smash Bros.

This game may seem odd at first, almost unrecognizable what kind of play-style it suits, the competitive or casual style of gameplay. But soon enough, you'll realize that this game is super fast and super competitive. There are finally true combos in this game!

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

From its humble Nintendo 64 beginnings, Super Smash Bros. has been a delightful neutral zone for players looking for top-tier competition as well as friends who just want to kick back and watch Princess Peach knock the stuffing out of Bowser. Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate takes characters we've played for decades and remasters them into a robust, fantastically enjoyable package

Incredibly tight mechanics for a fighter with more than 70 characters, A complete overload of fantastic single player content, The most amount of polish a Super Smash Bros; game has ever seen

Minor changes to the presentation feel out of place; Could use more variety in content

Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a celebration of Nintendo's long history, of the video game medium, and of the people who have poured their own spirits into crafting these characters, worlds and experiences we are all fortunate enough to have enjoyed over the years.