Wii Used Games

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Nintendo’s all-star combat game, takes the idea of melee combat to a whole different level in this new release. The roster is deep featuring Mario, Luigi,  Link, Sonic,  Kirby, and Pikachu to name a few. The purpose of the game is to knock the other characters out of the combat ring and the battles are both chaotic and intense.

There are quite a few new features in the Wii version of Smash Bros., including Final smashes, which are floating icons that release shattering attacks that could quickly turn the tide of the game. They pop up randomly during the brawl and players are encouraged to drop everything that they are doing and go for it. While the final smash is a good equalizer, it is, by no means, an “end all” device that guarantees a win. Other devices appear throughout the brawl, usually with some thematic significance like firepower flowers and mushrooms. 

While the numchuck wii-motes can be used to some degree of satisfaction, the play is ultimately better with classic or Gamecube controller. Super Smash’s secret to success is the simplicity of its controls: one button for attack and one button for super attack. Depending on how you hold the control determines the variety of the attack. While the controls are simple, there is still a lot of strategy and timing involved.

 The graphics are great with some detailed retro arenas popping up helping you relive Nintendo’s nostalgic past. The online play option is decent, but needs improvement. Some have complained that the lack of voice chat makes playing a stranger about as fun as playing the computer. You are also unable to upload your customized players online. On the plus side, the brawls reportedly experience very little lag time and run smoothly on Nintendo’s Wii network (sorry no Wii-lated pun on this one).

Another new neat feature is the custom battlefield builder that is included. You can make your own brawling pit using a stage editor tool and even pick your own fighting song. These custom creations unfortunately are not available for online play, but you are able to share them with friends.