Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Box arts for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (left) and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (right)
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| Developer(s) |
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| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Masahiro Sakurai |
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| Series | Super Smash Bros. |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS, Wii U |
| Release date(s) | Nintendo 3DS Wii U |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U , often called Super Smash Bros. 4, are fighting video games released in 2014. They were made by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo. These games came out for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles.
They are the fourth main games in the popular Super Smash Bros. series. In these games, characters from different video game worlds come together to battle. The Nintendo 3DS version was released in Japan in September 2014. It came out in North America, Europe, and Australia the next month. The Wii U version was released in North America, Europe, and Australia in November 2014. It came out in Japan in December 2014.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U are unique fighting games. Players use special attacks to make their opponents weaker. The goal is to knock them off the fighting stage. These games bring together characters, items, music, and stages from many Nintendo games. They also include characters from other game companies. The games were designed to be a mix of the faster Super Smash Bros. Melee and the more relaxed Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
New features in these games include battles with up to eight players on the Wii U. You can also use Amiibo figures and create your own Mii fighters. New characters and stages were added after the game launched. Some older features, like the story mode from Brawl, were removed. Critics liked how the gameplay was improved. However, some online play issues were noted. Both games sold very well. The 3DS version sold over nine million copies. The Wii U version sold over five million copies. The next game in the series was Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018.
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How to Play the Game
Just like in past games, Super Smash Bros. is a multiplayer fighting game. Players use different moves and items to damage their opponents. The goal is to knock them off the stage. When a character takes more damage, they fly further when hit. Eventually, they can be knocked out of the game.
To help players, items sometimes appear on the stage. Many of these items come from different video games. A special item called a Smash Ball lets players use a powerful move. This move is called a "Final Smash" and is unique to each character. Another item is an Assist Trophy. It calls a non-playable character to help you in battle.
The games also have collectible trophies. These trophies are based on characters or items from various games. Each stage now has an "Omega form." This form makes the stage flat and removes all hazards. It is similar to the "Final Destination" stage.
Some stages, trophies, and features are only in one version of the game. The Wii U version mostly has things from home console games. The 3DS version mostly has things from handheld games. Both games have stages from older Smash Bros. games. They also have new stages from newer game series.
Customizing Your Fighters
A new feature is the ability to customize characters. You can also create your own Mii Fighters. You can change their attacks and give them special power-ups. These customized characters can be moved between the 3DS and Wii U versions. You can also use Amiibo figures to train computer-controlled players. These trained Amiibo can then join your matches.
Both games let you play with friends locally or online. When playing online with friends, you can set your own rules. When playing online with strangers, there are two modes: "For Fun" and "For Glory."
- For Fun has random stages and items. Matches are timed, and Omega stages are not used.
- For Glory has no items and only Omega stages. It includes regular battles and 1-on-1 fights. Your wins and losses are recorded here.
You cannot use customized characters, Mii Fighters, or Amiibo in online matches against strangers.
The single-player Classic mode is back. You can make the game harder by spending in-game money. This lets you earn better rewards. The Home-Run Contest game also returns. You can now play it with up to four players.
Two new modes are in both games:
- Target Blast has you hit a bomb before launching it at targets. You earn points by causing chain reactions.
- Trophy Rush has you clear falling crates. This builds up a "Fever" meter to quickly earn trophies and customization items.
The game has an online ranking system called "Global Smash Power." It shows how many players you have outscored in solo modes. It does not show your exact rank on a leaderboard. The game tries to match players of similar skill levels online. There is also a Spectator Mode. Here, you can watch other players and bet on who will win. In Conquest mode, you support certain characters by playing as them online. You earn rewards if your team wins.
Please note that online multiplayer and other online services for these games stopped on April 8, 2024.
Special Features for Each Console
Nintendo 3DS Features
The Nintendo 3DS version has 3D graphics. Characters can have optional outlines to make them easier to see. This version also has two special modes:
- Smash Run is like a mini-adventure game. Players explore an open area and fight enemies. They collect power-ups to make their character stronger. After exploring, players face each other in a random match.
- StreetSmash uses StreetPass. Players control a disc on a board. They try to knock opponents off the board.
The 3DS version works with the C-Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS. This stick can be used for Smash Attacks.
Wii U Features
The Wii U version has high-definition 1080p graphics. It has a special "8-Player Smash" mode. This lets up to eight players fight at once. This mode is only for certain large stages. It cannot be played online. Some modes from the 3DS version are changed for the Wii U. Some modes even let two players play together or against each other.
The Wii U version also has three new game modes:
- Smash Tour is like a board game. Up to four players collect fighters on the board. They can change the board size and number of turns. Players earn power-ups and trigger battles along the way.
- Special Orders are challenges from Master Hand and Crazy Hand. Players try to earn rewards. If you lose a round, you lose all your prizes.
- Event Mode lets one or two players do themed challenges. You move along a path by completing them.
The Wii U version works with many different controllers. These include the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, and even GameCube controllers with an adapter. You can also use a Nintendo 3DS as a controller. Other features unique to the Wii U version include:
- Special Smash: Lets you set unique rules for battles.
- Stage Builder: Lets players create their own stages.
- Photo mode: Lets players create scenes with characters and items.
- Masterpieces: A gallery with demo versions of classic games.
Updates added content sharing features. A Miiverse stage was added for free. An update also added an online tournament mode.
Playable Characters
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U has 58 playable characters. 51 characters are in the main game. 7 more were added later as downloadable content. These characters come from Nintendo games and other companies.
The main game includes 17 new characters:
- The Wii Fit Trainer
- Villager from Animal Crossing
- Rosalina (with a Luma) and Bowser Jr. from the Mario series
- Little Mac from Punch-Out!!
- Greninja from Pokémon X and Y
- Palutena and Dark Pit from Kid Icarus: Uprising
- Lucina and Robin from Fire Emblem Awakening
- Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles
- The dog and duck duo from Duck Hunt
- Capcom's Mega Man
- Bandai Namco's Pac-Man
- The Mii Fighter, which can be a Brawler, Swordfighter, or Gunner.
Some characters, like Wii Fit Trainer and Bowser Jr., have different looks or genders. These are chosen like alternate colors. Some characters who used to change forms in battle are now separate fighters. For example, Zelda, Sheik, Samus, and Zero Suit Samus are all individual characters. Charizard is also now a separate fighter. Dr. Mario, who was in Super Smash Bros. Melee, returns after missing Brawl. The Ice Climbers were planned but removed due to technical limits on the 3DS. Wolf O'Donnell and Solid Snake are not in these games.
Downloadable Characters
Seven extra characters were released as downloadable content (DLC). These included three returning characters and four new ones.
- Mewtwo, who was last in Melee, was released in April 2015.
- Roy from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade and Lucas from Mother 3 were released in June 2015. They were also in previous Smash Bros. games.
- Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter series was also released in June 2015.
- Cloud Strife from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII was released in December 2015. Fans had asked for Final Fantasy characters.
- Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates and Bayonetta from Sega and Nintendo's Bayonetta series were released in February 2016. Bayonetta was chosen after a worldwide player poll.
The downloadable content is no longer available to buy. This is because the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U closed in March 2023. Also, previously bought DLC for the 3DS version cannot be reinstalled. This is due to the Nintendo Network shutdown in April 2024.
How the Game Was Made
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata first announced a new Super Smash Bros. game in June 2011. It was planned for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Development officially began in March 2012. This was after the creator, Masahiro Sakurai, finished his other game, Kid Icarus: Uprising.
The game was a joint project between Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd.. Staff from Bandai Namco's Soulcalibur and Tekken games helped Sakurai. Other companies like tri-Crescendo also assisted. Sakurai used to be the only one balancing the fighters. For these games, more staff helped to improve the game's balance.
The game was officially shown at E3 2013 in June 2013. Screenshots were posted online every weekday. Many trailers were released to introduce new fighters. Sakurai chose to use these trailers instead of a story mode. He felt that story mode cutscenes were often uploaded online. This ruined the surprise for players.
At E3 2013, Sakurai said that the "tripping" mechanic from Brawl was removed. He also said the gameplay was a mix of Melees fast style and Brawls slower style. The Wii U and 3DS versions cannot play together directly. This is because each version has its own stages and modes. However, you can transfer customized characters and items between the two versions.
More characters from other companies were added. These include Mega Man from Capcom and Pac-Man from Bandai Namco. Sonic the Hedgehog from Sega also returned. Other third-party characters, like Ubisoft's Rayman, appear as trophies. Mii characters were added because fans wanted to play as their own creations. Mii Fighters cannot be used in online matches against strangers. This helps prevent bullying and keeps the game fair.
The Wii U version was released later than the 3DS version. This allowed each game to be fully checked for bugs. Technical limits on the Nintendo 3DS led to some design choices. For example, characters could not change forms during a match. Also, the Ice Climbers could not be included.
In August 2014, photos and videos of the 3DS version were leaked online. They showed unannounced fighters. Nintendo quickly removed these videos. The leaks were confirmed in September 2014. Some gamers in Japan and Taiwan got the 3DS version early. They streamed gameplay online.
Game Music
Like previous games, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U has many original and remixed songs. These songs come from various game series. Both versions have a "My Music" feature. You can select and listen to different songs there. Some songs are from older Super Smash Bros. games.
The 3DS version has less music than the Wii U version. It only has two songs per stage due to size limits. The 3DS version also has a "Play in Sleep Mode" option. This lets you listen to the game's music while the system is in sleep mode.
Many famous video game composers helped with the music. These include Masashi Hamauzu, Yuzo Koshiro, and Yoko Shimomura. Bandai Namco's sound team wrote the original music. A special two-disc soundtrack was given to Club Nintendo members. They got it if they registered both versions of the game.
Game Release
Nintendo announced a special GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U. This was for a tournament at E3 2014. The adapter lets players use GameCube controllers with the game. A Smash Bros. themed controller was also released. The adapter and controllers came out with the game. They could also be bought separately. The adapter has four controller ports. It only works with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. You can use up to two adapters on the Wii U. This adapter was later found to work with the Nintendo Switch in 2017.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on September 13, 2014. It came out in North America and Europe on October 3, 2014. It was released in Australia on October 4, 2014. A free demo was available on the Nintendo eShop.
The Wii U version was released in North America on November 21, 2014. It came out in Europe on November 28, 2014. It was released in Australia on November 29, 2014. In Japan, it came out on December 6, 2014. Bundles with Amiibo figures were available when the game launched.
On April 15, 2015, a software update was released. It added the ability to buy extra content. This included playable characters, new stages, and Mii Fighter costumes. It also fixed some game balance issues. The update also allowed online sharing of photos, Mii fighters, replays, and custom stages. Another update on July 31, 2015, added an online tournament mode. It also let players upload replays to YouTube. A Smash Controller app was released on June 14, 2015. This app let players use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version.
See also
In Spanish: Super Smash Bros. para Nintendo 3DS y Wii U para niños
