Jackreyes' Gaming Blog

There have already been various posts regarding SSBB but to my regret, there is no full review, so here goes.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, is the third game in it’s series. The trend seems to be one for every Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64. So its unlikely we’ll see another one for a few years.

The game is very popular and has a large fanbase. The concept is a fighter, using all your favourite (or least favourite) Nintendo characters. Now you’d think that the third game is pushing the series a little bit too far. Sure make a nice polished one with some extra characters and stuff for the Gamecube after the success of the Nintendo 64 game. But seeing as the Wii’s graphics generally aren’t THAT much better than those of the Gamecube there was a great deal of doubt as to whether this game would play much different to its prequels. This game has a lot of depth that wasn’t included in the previous versions. For instance, the graphics have actually improved quite a bit, the game has Wi-Fi multiplayer and the Subspace Emissary is awesome.

Gameplay:

If you have ever played a Super Smash Bros. game before, you’ll know it’s basically just button mashing and being ‘in control’ of a Nintendo beating the hell out of another. Fun to play alone, or in a group which the Wi-Fi makes a lot easier now. SubSpace Emissary is a single player adventure mode that allows you to play as all the characters while unlocking new ones. The story is pretty good too. This mode really lets you get a feel for each character and helps you decide your favourite.

Controls:

This game brings Wii Remote Controls however if you’ve ever played Melee then you’ll soon realise that this method of control is far inferior to the Gamecube controls. I recommend you pickup a Gamecube controller and play with that instead. Whilst this isn’t new or revolutionary, it makes the game play better in my opinion.

Wi-Fi:

The Wi-Fi mode seems to be pretty much flawless. Though there is still the issue of annoying friend codes if you want to play against your friends.

Ratings:

Gameplay: 10/10

Graphics: 9/10

Controls: 9/10 (Just because I prefer the Gamecube controls doesn’t mean the other options don’t work, and the Gamecube controls are as good as ever.)

Wi-Fi: 10/10 (Just the inclusion of Wi-Fi makes this game great. One you’ll keep coming back to.)

Overall: 90%

Summary – Great game, if you have a Wii then this, Mario Kart Wii and Super Mario Galaxy are the three first-party (made by Nintendo) games that you have to try at least once. The chances are you’ll like them.

- Jackreyes

If you are reading this, then you’ve probably realised that my Gaming Blog has moved from jackreyes.wordpress.com to blog.jackreyes.co.uk

I thought this was a good move seeing as the old blog seemed to be pulling in quite a few visitors. Of course I haven’t posted on here in quite a while, but that’s mostly because I’ve been busy in school.

Now I’m on the 6 week holiday I have had time to get my various websites sorted out. I realised having about 6 free hosts was a waste of time and I bought some paid hosting and this domain.

At the minute you can check out my Game Logo Gallery and soon the Home Page which is currently being created by my friend Gazok.

Anyway, I hope you like the new site and keep checking up for the Reviews I’ll be posting up soon enough.

-Jackreyes