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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| 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 are popular fighting games. They are often called Super Smash Bros. 4 or Smash 4. These games came out in 2014. They were made by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., and published by Nintendo.
The games are available on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles. They are the fourth main games in the Super Smash Bros. series. The 3DS version was released in Japan in September 2014. It came out in North America, Europe, and Australia in October 2014. The Wii U version launched in North America, Europe, and Australia in November 2014. It was released in Japan in December 2014.
In Super Smash Bros., players fight using characters from different video game worlds. The goal is to weaken opponents and knock them off the screen. The games feature characters, items, music, and stages from many Nintendo series. They also include characters from other companies.
New features in these games include battles with up to eight players on the Wii U. You can also use Amiibo figures. Players can even use their custom Mii characters as fighters. New fighters and stages were added later as downloadable content. Some older features, like the story mode from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, were removed.
Critics liked how the games improved the Super Smash Bros. gameplay. However, some online play issues were noted. Both versions sold very well. The 3DS version sold over nine million copies worldwide. The Wii U version sold over five million copies. The next game in the series, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, came out in 2018.
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How to Play Smash Bros. 4
Super Smash Bros. is a multiplayer fighting game. Players use different attacks and items to damage opponents. When a character takes damage, their percentage goes up. The higher the percentage, the further they fly when hit. The goal is to knock opponents completely out of the fighting area.
Items and Special Moves
Items sometimes appear on the battlefield to help players. Many items are from different video games. A special item called a Smash Ball lets players use a "Final Smash." This is a very powerful attack unique to each character. Another item, the Assist Trophy, calls non-playable characters to help you.
The games also have collectible trophies. These trophies are based on characters or items from various games. Each stage has an "Omega form." This form makes the stage flat and removes all hazards. It's like the "Final Destination" stage.
Customizing Characters
A new feature is the ability to customize characters. You can change their attacks and give them power-ups. You can also create custom Mii Fighters. These customized characters can be moved between the 3DS and Wii U versions. You can also use Amiibo figures to train computer-controlled fighters.
Online and Solo Play
Both games support local and online multiplayer. When playing online with friends, you can set your own rules. For online matches with strangers, there are two modes: "For Fun" and "For Glory." "For Fun" has random stages and items. "For Glory" has no items and uses only Omega stages.
In solo play, the "Classic mode" returns. You can make the game harder to earn better rewards. The "Home-Run Contest" also came back. Two new modes are "Target Blast" and "Trophy Rush." In Target Blast, you hit a bomb into targets for points. In Trophy Rush, you break falling crates to earn trophies.
The game had an online ranking system called "Global Smash Power." It showed how many players you outscored. Online multiplayer services for these games ended on April 8, 2024.
Unique Features for Each Console
Each version of Super Smash Bros. 4 has its own special features.
Nintendo 3DS Features
The Nintendo 3DS version has 3D graphics. It also has optional outlines around characters to make them stand out. This version has two exclusive modes: "Smash Run" and "StreetSmash."
- Smash Run: Players explore an open area, fighting enemies to get power-ups. After a time limit, they face each other in a random match.
- StreetSmash: This game uses StreetPass. Players control a disc and try to knock opponents off a board.
The 3DS version works with the New Nintendo 3DS's C-Stick for Smash Attacks.
Wii U Features
The Wii U version has high-definition 1080p graphics. It also has a special "8-Player Smash" mode. This mode lets up to eight players fight at once. It's limited to certain large stages and cannot be played online.
The Wii U version also has three exclusive new game modes: "Smash Tour," "Special Orders," and "Event Mode."
- Smash Tour: This is a board game where players collect fighters. They move around the board, triggering battles and events.
- Special Orders: Players take on challenges from Master Hand and Crazy Hand. You earn rewards, but if you lose, you lose everything you've earned.
- Event Mode: One or two players complete themed challenges.
The Wii U version supports many different controllers. These include the Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, and even GameCube controllers with an adapter. You could also use a Nintendo 3DS as a controller.
Other returning features include "Stage Builder" to create your own stages. There's also a "Photo mode" for taking pictures.
Playable Characters
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U has a large roster of 58 playable characters. These characters come from Nintendo's own games and other companies' games. The main game includes 17 new characters.
Some of the new characters are:
- The Wii Fit Trainer
- The Villager from Animal Crossing
- Rosalina 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
- Mega Man from Capcom
- Pac-Man from Bandai Namco
- 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. Some fighters who used to change forms in previous games are now separate characters. For example, Zelda and Sheik are now individual fighters. Dr. Mario also returned after being absent from Brawl.
Characters like the Ice Climbers were planned but removed due to technical limits on the 3DS. Wolf O'Donnell and Solid Snake are also not in these games.
Downloadable Characters
Seven more characters were released as downloadable content (DLC). This happened between April 2015 and February 2016. 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 returned in June 2015.
- Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter also joined in June 2015.
- Cloud Strife from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII was added in December 2015.
- Finally, 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.
Game Development
Nintendo first announced a new Super Smash Bros. game for 3DS and Wii U in June 2011. Development officially started in March 2012. This was after series 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 series helped with development. Other companies also assisted. Sakurai involved more staff to help balance the many fighters.
The game was officially shown at E3 2013 in June 2013. New fighters were introduced through cinematic trailers. Sakurai chose these trailers instead of a story mode. He felt that story mode cutscenes were often spoiled online.
At E3 2013, Sakurai confirmed that the "tripping" mechanic from Brawl was removed. He also said the gameplay was a mix of Melees fast pace and Brawls slower style. Players could transfer customized characters and items between the 3DS and Wii U versions. However, the games did not have cross-platform play.
The game included more characters from other companies. These included Mega Man, Pac-Man, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Other third-party characters, like Rayman, appeared as trophies. Mii characters were added because fans wanted to play as their own creations. Mii Fighters could not be used in online matches against strangers. This was to prevent bullying and keep the game balanced.
The Wii U version was released later than the 3DS version. This allowed each game to have its own time for fixing bugs. Technical limits on the Nintendo 3DS led to some design choices. For example, characters could not transform mid-match. Also, the Ice Climbers were removed from the game.
Game Music
Like previous games, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U features many original and remixed songs. These songs come from various gaming series. Both versions have a "My Music" feature. Players can select and listen to different tracks.
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 had a "Play in Sleep Mode" option. This let players listen to music from the sound menu while the system was in sleep mode.
Many famous video game composers contributed music arrangements. These included Masashi Hamauzu, Yuzo Koshiro, and Yoko Shimomura. Bandai Namco's sound team wrote the original score. A two-disc soundtrack was given to Club Nintendo members.
Game Release
Nintendo announced a special GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U at E3 2014. This adapter allowed players to use GameCube controllers with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. A Smash Bros.-themed game controller was also released. The adapter and controllers came out with the game. The GameCube controller adapter also works with the Nintendo Switch.
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. Australia received it on October 4, 2014. A playable 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. Australia got it on November 29, 2014, and Japan on December 6, 2014. Bundles with Amiibo figures were available at launch.
Software updates were released after the game launched. An update on April 15, 2015, added the ability to buy DLC. This included characters, stages, and Mii Fighter costumes. It also allowed online sharing of photos, Mii fighters, replays, and custom stages. An update on July 31, 2015, added an online tournament mode. It also allowed players to upload replays to YouTube. A Smash Controller app was released on June 14, 2015. This allowed players to use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version.
Images for kids
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Box arts for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (left) and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (right)
See also
In Spanish: Super Smash Bros. para Nintendo 3DS y Wii U para niños
