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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)

Bandai Namco Games, Sora

Nintendo 3DS

3.94 from 4434 ratings

7770 members have it in their collection · 339 playing now · 502 backlogged · 380 wish listed

How long? Main story 69h · with extras 172h · 100% 550h (from 21 logged playthroughs)

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is the first portable entry in the renowned series, in which game worlds collide. Up to four players battle each other locally or online using some of Nintendo’s most well-known and iconic characters across beautifully designed stages inspired by classic portable Nintendo games. It’s a genuine, massive Super Smash Bros. experience that’s available to play on the go, anytime, anywhere.

Details

Developers
Bandai Namco Games, Sora
Publishers
Nintendo
Genres
Fighting, Platform
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Party, Science fiction
Franchises
Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong, Earthbound, F-Zero, Fire Emblem, Kid Icarus, Kirby, Mario, Mega Man, Metroid, Pac-Man, Pikmin, Pokémon, Punch-Out!!, Sonic The Hedgehog, Star Fox, Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Xenoblade, Yoshi
Series
Super Smash Bros.
Events
Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014, Super Smash Bros. Direct 4.8.2014, Nintendo Direct @ E3 2013, Nintendo E3 2011 Media Presentation

Release dates

  • Sep 13, 2014 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo 3DS
  • Oct 03, 2014 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo 3DS
  • Oct 03, 2014 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo 3DS
  • Oct 04, 2014 (Full Release) (Australia) Nintendo 3DS
  • TBD (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo 3DS

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DLC

Rating distribution

5 stars
1298
4 stars
1813
3 stars
1103
2 stars
180
1 star
39

Community All Reviews Statuses

georgeypoorgey

Status georgeypoorgey Oct 23, 2024

When I went to the midnight release of this game, I kept joking that I wanted to get PlayStation All Stars: Battle Royale.

More importantly, I saw a dude who was very socially awkward and just hung out with him until midnight. He told me he hoped he would one day have a girlfriend he could play this game with. …

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When I went to the midnight release of this game, I kept joking that I wanted to get PlayStation All Stars: Battle Royale.

More importantly, I saw a dude who was very socially awkward and just hung out with him until midnight. He told me he hoped he would one day have a girlfriend he could play this game with. I hope he got his wish.

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benhenry3

Status benhenry3 Jan 19, 2024

The first smash game I started playing competitively. I was a mario/marth main and I would always get destroyed at tournaments. As a fighting game the combat is good although pretty sluggish. The online was also pretty toxic. There were not any mini games worth playing. The trophies were cool and the amount of characters + the DLC was so …

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The first smash game I started playing competitively. I was a mario/marth main and I would always get destroyed at tournaments. As a fighting game the combat is good although pretty sluggish. The online was also pretty toxic. There were not any mini games worth playing. The trophies were cool and the amount of characters + the DLC was so dope.

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Thatguyinthestore

Review Thatguyinthestore 4/5 · Apr 26, 2023

Kind of a Worse Ultimate

Once more, the title says it all. When it came out? It was the best Smash yet. Now, though? It's more or less been surpassed by Ultimate in every way, shape and form. Save for trophies... and events. I miss those.

SinAndPunish

Review SinAndPunish 5/5 · Dec 10, 2022

Melee’s true sequel.

After the powerhouse of a game called Super Smash Bros. Melee came out, many wanted a sequel. And in 2008 we got the opposite of that. Super Smash Bros. Brawl struggles with the smooth combat Melee had and while a great singleplayer experience, was definitely disappointing to many. In 2014 though, Nintendo makes this game and it didn’t disappoint. I …

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After the powerhouse of a game called Super Smash Bros. Melee came out, many wanted a sequel. And in 2008 we got the opposite of that. Super Smash Bros. Brawl struggles with the smooth combat Melee had and while a great singleplayer experience, was definitely disappointing to many. In 2014 though, Nintendo makes this game and it didn’t disappoint. I love it so much for its combat, special ideas, and roster.

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aokay

Review aokay 3/5 · Dec 8, 2022

bring back the pacman stage that shit was funny

first smash game i actually tried to get decent at. played it a lot on the 3DS with my friends at school. score would be higher if custom moves were actually not the worst things ever and if bayonetta and cloud weren't... like that. fun game though

lrcp

Status lrcp Dec 26, 2020

Didn't spend as much time on this entry as with the others, but it was a serviceable entry, I think.

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internpepper

Status internpepper Nov 21, 2020

Played the heck out of this one on the Wii U. Smash is always a good time.

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Salomon

Status Salomon Mar 25, 2020

I couldn't play more than an hour. The controls felt too awkward for me, I'd much rather use a controller.

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poisongirlss

Review poisongirlss 5/5 · Jan 25, 2019

This game made me into the Smash player I am today, as a proud Little Mac main of almost five years. Cloud Strife being added to this game was a milestone in my life. Until Ultimate dropped, Smash 4 was the absolute definitive Smash experience, and still worth a good shot. If your first Smash was Ultimate, bear in mind …

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This game made me into the Smash player I am today, as a proud Little Mac main of almost five years. Cloud Strife being added to this game was a milestone in my life. Until Ultimate dropped, Smash 4 was the absolute definitive Smash experience, and still worth a good shot. If your first Smash was Ultimate, bear in mind the mechanics work quite differently and thus many characters are far better in 4 (Bayonetta) or worse overall (Little Mac, sadly).

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inkatzuka

Status inkatzuka Jan 11, 2019

Hi guys, do you recommend Smash Bros for 3DS or not? I'm interested, but I found it only at 30€, so I will buy it only if it merits.

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Predefiance

Status Predefiance Dec 15, 2018

Been playing a lot of Smash on 3DS to sate the appetite for Ultimate which has been sitting under the Christmas. Surprisingly, the online isn't as bad as I remember it being back in 2014.

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georgeypoorgey

Review georgeypoorgey 5/5 · Nov 9, 2018

I like items.

Items are like weather hazards. It is football in the snow. You need to roll with those punches. Saying to shut them off is fine, but demanding it is like saying "I refuse to play until the temperature in this room is exactly at 71 degrees!" Demanding no items is the grammar nazi move for Smash. Saying …

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I like items.

Items are like weather hazards. It is football in the snow. You need to roll with those punches. Saying to shut them off is fine, but demanding it is like saying "I refuse to play until the temperature in this room is exactly at 71 degrees!" Demanding no items is the grammar nazi move for Smash. Saying that "using Smash Balls is cheating" is the same as saying using gloves in baseball is cheating.

Where is the 10-star option on this site?

Just know I clicked 5 stars very firmly.

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SailorStar

Review SailorStar 3/5 · Oct 3, 2018

Honestly, as much as I loved the first two Smash games, I started to feel a bit overwhelmed with just how much there was to do in Brawl. When Smash for 3DS and Wii U came out, I was staggered by the variety and found it hard to keep up. Plus, I guess I didn't really have anyone to play …

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Honestly, as much as I loved the first two Smash games, I started to feel a bit overwhelmed with just how much there was to do in Brawl. When Smash for 3DS and Wii U came out, I was staggered by the variety and found it hard to keep up. Plus, I guess I didn't really have anyone to play with since I moved away from my brother and no longer hung out in the clubroom at uni.

While Smash 4 is probably a well-balanced game, I just never really ployed it enough to obtain that same level of mastery I reached in the previous instalments. I'm not sure how I'll deal with Smash 5 when it hits the stores!

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Predefiance

Status Predefiance Aug 12, 2018

Getting prepared for Ultimate I'm going to play through every stage in order with every character. Should be a nice final hurrah. I might even find my new main. You never know...

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xch1n

Status xch1n Jun 15, 2018

I got really hyped after the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate unveiling and decided to bust out Smash for my 3DS only to discover I hadn't unlocked all the fighters on it yet (for shame, I know). So now that I added Bowser Jr. and Duck Hunt Dog, all the fighters are available, as they should be.

Still can't believe we …

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I got really hyped after the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate unveiling and decided to bust out Smash for my 3DS only to discover I hadn't unlocked all the fighters on it yet (for shame, I know). So now that I added Bowser Jr. and Duck Hunt Dog, all the fighters are available, as they should be.

Still can't believe we got this game on this tiny handheld.

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Predefiance

Status Predefiance Oct 29, 2017

Don't play this too much anymore, only when my cousin comes around. I wish it wasn't so laggy online because then I'd actually play online. Such a shame.

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LDSwagling

Review LDSwagling 5/5 · Jan 10, 2017

The Best Wii Game of All Time!

Still the best brawling game of all. Every character is unique, yet they all feel well balanced. Such a good game, and arguably the best Wii game of all time.

capcomsoulja

Status capcomsoulja Jan 28, 2016

the things this game has done for me spiritually, emotionally, and the amount of friends made and friends made salty, make smash the best multiplayer game of all time for me. would love to smash with any fellow grouvee players!

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periahdark

Status periahdark Jan 2, 2016

First play through information is for the 3DS version. Second play through info is for the Wii U version. The criteria I used to determine the "finish" date is the day I finished unlocking all the characters.

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MrSaturn21

Review MrSaturn21 4/5 · Oct 13, 2014

I like this game. I mean, its Smash Bros. What's not to like? The playable characters were a big discussion all throughout the year of its release. I was very excited when they announced Megaman. His final smash made me almost want to cry.

I am not going to try and discuss balance issues, as I have no competitive prowess …

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I like this game. I mean, its Smash Bros. What's not to like? The playable characters were a big discussion all throughout the year of its release. I was very excited when they announced Megaman. His final smash made me almost want to cry.

I am not going to try and discuss balance issues, as I have no competitive prowess and can not really determine which characters may or may not be game breaking or most effective in a tournament.

I think I saw a Legend of Kage trophy, which makes me smile.

Its a very fun game and anyone who has played any of the earlier smash games such as Smash Bros, Melee or Brawl will probably have to end up buying this at one point. The roster is too big.

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