![]() The gimmick – and it’s a pretty good one – is that you’re freeing the spirits of characters who have fallen to a mysterious force. Instead, you navigate a large map and take on themed challenges. Ultimate’s new World of Light solo mode wisely doesn’t try to shoehorn platforming elements or push too far beyond the core of what Smash does best. Isabelle comes closest, feeling like a fresh variation on Villager, but I kept getting drawn back to my old mainstays including returning favorite Pichu. I like seeing some new blood (even if it’s never spilled), but none of the new ones fully clicked with me. Ultimate adds some new faces to the proceedings, like Animal Crossing’s Isabelle, Metroid’s Ridley, and the Inklings from Splatoon. It’s a great equalizer, with characters that are recognizable and memorable, and above all else it's fun to play. In that way, Ultimate maintains its reputation as being one of the best party games around. series has been so successful is that it’s one of those games where the old “easy to learn, difficult to master” cliché applies. Whether you haven’t played Smash since your dorm-room days or you breathlessly await each new entry, Ultimate is not to be missed. Ultimate is the culmination of everything that’s come before, offering a massive roster of classic characters and stages and subtle additions that make the game feel fresh. ![]() 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. From its humble Nintendo 64 beginnings, Super Smash Bros. ![]()
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