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    Smash Bros. Ultimate: The Ultimate Battle Awaits!

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a 2018 crossover fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the fifth installment in the Super Smash Bros. series and features gameplay where players control characters from various franchises to battle opponents in different arenas. The game includes a single-player campaign, multiplayer modes, and a roster of 89 fighters, combining all characters from previous games with new additions like Inkling (Splatoon), Ridley (Metroid), and Simon Belmont (Castlevania).

    Gameplay

    • Players aim to knock opponents out of the arena using attacks that increase damage percentages, making characters easier to launch.
    • Modes include Timed, Stock, and Stamina battles, alongside customizable rules and item settings.
    • The game introduces features like Stage Morph (switching between stages mid-match) and new modes such as Smashdown, Squad Strike, and Tourney.
    • The single-player campaign, World of Light, is an RPG-style adventure where players rescue fighters across a large map.

    Roster

    • The base game includes 76 fighters (74 unique plus Echo Fighters), with additional characters added via DLC.
    • Echo Fighters have similar movesets to others; for example, Dark Samus mirrors Samus.
    • The roster includes iconic characters like Mario, Link, Pikachu, Sonic, and third-party additions such as Solid Snake (Metal Gear) and Cloud (Final Fantasy VII).

    Development

    Directed by Masahiro Sakurai, the game aimed to include every character from previous installments despite challenges in licensing and development. It also features an extensive soundtrack with contributions from renowned video game composers.

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been praised for its comprehensive content, refined mechanics, and fan service, making it a standout title on the Nintendo Switch.