The WORST Super Smash Bros. Games

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U are such a strange pair. They mark several important milestones in Smash Bros. history - cinematic reveal trailers, DLC fighters, even amiibo - they also feel like the most forgettable in the series. Let's dive into the black sheep of Nintendo's most popular franchise.
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Let’s Hit the Climax! - Bayonetta
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The WORST Super Smash Bros. Games
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[@Aaronitmar]

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[@Macrusader]

I don't think Smash 3DS and Wii U are bad...just obsolete. Now they just feel like beta Smash Ultimate

[@JodaroKujo]

Yeah I can tell that after getting ultimate People just see smash 4 as Mid

[@eightcoins4401]

Its the Mario Kart 8 curse.

[@rosalinamacarita01]

Yeah, i remember the game feeling more "alive" back then, nowadays it feels bland

[@3dsfan2002]

@@rosalinamacarita01 please don’t compare this to 3ds/wii u era Mario, bland is an atrocious word to describe 4

[@3dsfan2002]

@@JodaroKujo I rather play 4 than ultimate, smash run>world of trash

[@tacticaljunk1608]

People really sleep on Smash Run. City Trial + Smash Bros is the best idea the franchise has ever had for a side mode, and I was so much more disappointed by the lack of Smash Run in Ultimate than I was a story mode. I want there to be an online version of Smash Run soo bad. Especially with the enemy roster that could be expanded by Ultimate's roster, like adding Angels from Bayonetta, or bosses from Monster Hunter.

[@timothydarden6133]

You're preaching to the choir, fellow Smash Runner. That's why I still play Smash for 3DS to this day; the mode is a diligent way to kill some time, if not anything more.

[@ValentiaAlm]

Wish that shit was online it would’ve been so good

[@CodeKirby]

Smash Run Online would go extremely hard.

[@Yoyomatboo]

Oh man i remember always playing that gamemode. It was soo fun

[@Shyguymask]

Smash 4 can't be the worst when Smash 64 exists and has vastly less content even in the singleplayer department while also generally having less polish and features. Even then Smash 4 had the best online multiplayer (low bar but still) and I would still rather do casual local matches in Smash 4 than Melee. I also don't see how the game is "forgettable" at all because for one, playing with custom moves online with friends was an unforgettable experience.

[@Liggliluff]

I agree. I understand the restrictions of the Nintendo 64, but it doesn't make the game better. We should compare the game in a vacuum. Melee still holds up great today, but not 64.

[@gex_6920]

@@Liggliluffalso you gotta remember smash 64 was the first game in the series there wasn’t that level of expectation with it. Like more recent smash games

[@Liggliluff]

@@gex_6920 I do know that, but if we're purely looking at them as they are, and not anything about why they are like they are

[@3dsfan2002]

@@Shyguymask 64 is obviously the worst

[@bluedye4068]

Smash 64 is really fun, there's an actual reason to play it unlike smash 4 which is nowadays just ddowngraded ultimate. Smash 64 feels distinct enough for there to be more reason to play it over 4.

[@Ot4kuP4t0]

It ain’t the worst. It gave us Mega Man, Ryu from Streets, Smash on the toilet, Mii fighters, and Cloud.

[@benmalsky9834]

And it gave us what is my opinion the best main theme in the series.

[@bluegrayrjmeleefox6901]

Smash on the toilet goes hard, helps when your constipated

[@sikosonix901]

I would rather play this than 64. But thag was so long ago, the bar ain't thag high. By no means is smash 4 bad, it's just nothing in comparison to literally every other entry.

[@benmalsky9834]

@@sikosonix901 Smash 64 I think still deserves to be recognised as the one that started it all.

[@sikosonix901]

@benmalsky9834 definitely.

[@smackjack78]

It’s weird, Smash 4 always felt like it was so hype and just there at the same time. I feel like the Wii U era as a whole is kinda the reason why this game is seen in lesser regards. That being said, I still really enjoy it. The new characters and stages are great, and the core gameplay felt the most refined up to that point, and I’m so grateful it exists. However, at the end of the day, it does feel like this game walked so Ultimate could soar.

[@tvgamerstan6180]

I really dont get why people seem to hate Smash 4 so much. I didn't really like Brawl that much. Smash 64 is overrated. It hasn't really aged well.

[@diegomedina9637]

Why is this one the worse one when it was the one to laid the foundation to what Ultimate became and was praised for? If anything through process of elimination the worse Smash Bros game is the first one.

[@c0mpu73rguy]

The first one put the foundations for literally all the next Smash games…

[@awakenedcrowl]

@@c0mpu73rguy Being the foundation for something great doesn't really make the foundation itself any better or worse. Smash 64 should be APPRECIATED, but saying it's better than Smash4 despite it's obvious shortcomings, just because it started things, feels silly.

[@c0mpu73rguy]

@@awakenedcrowl Just saying, that argument is pretty weak. Since usually, previous games in a series are the foundations for the next ones.

[@awakenedcrowl]

@@c0mpu73rguy Well, yeah. So... what? Smash 64 is still it's own game. It still doesn't get better or worse by what came after it. As I said: It is to be RESPECTED for it's influence and achievements, which DID carry over into the next game. As a MILESTONE, it became greater. But the game itself didn't get any better or worse just for it being the predecessor to something greater

[@eightcoins4401]

A big problem is that in some ways Ultimate is the same game but better

[@shinodaV3]

Why is everyone suddenly dunking on this game? ITS A GOOD GAME. STOP THIS SLANDER.

[@padriazozzriaorizifian8672]

It's the least good of them all

[@MattTOB618]

​@@padriazozzriaorizifian8672 Smash 64 and Brawl are both right there.

[@VistyMe]

People are looking at smash 4 from different perspectives. The harshest opinions come from competitive players that can’t separate the rage mechanic, bayonetta, ladder combos, everything that people hate fighting against in this game. I’m a competitive player myself and dislike those parts of the game, but it doesn’t take a genius to realize smash 4 itself was an important game in the franchise, the additions that were new to that game are what made ultimate an amazing game.

[@padriazozzriaorizifian8672]

@@MattTOB618 ?????

[@MattTOB618]

@@padriazozzriaorizifian8672 Smash 64 because it's the first, so it has the least content, the least polish, etc.

[@DonkeyKongJS]

I am sick and freaking tired of people saying certain games suck just because their on Wii u.

[@3dsfan2002]

And 3ds because both Pokemon and Mario games on 3ds get a lot of hates for stupid reasons

[@lol-ih1tl]

Because Ultimate came out in December 2018, Smash fans got really tired of using their Wii Us to play Smash during the first 2 years of Switch's lifespan.

[@DragonMaster1818]

“It’s not melee”

[@WooFooBattlefield]

@@DragonMaster1818 Don't bring that guy here, please.

[@hasvn_5021]

@@DonkeyKongJS this, if anything the 3ds is one of the better Nintendo consoles and it has/had the game selection to prove it

[@al.109]

First Time I've ever disagreed with Aarontimar

[@Super64Legend]

lol same

[@DanielAdams23-j5c]

That was my first Smash Bros game.

[@NebulousSedulousStrenuous]

@@DanielAdams23-j5csame

[@NintendOscar13]

Y'all really need to stop that Smaah 4 slander

[@3dsfan2002]

@@NintendOscar13 we get it haters, brawl is getting more love, but that doesn’t mean 3ds/wii u are awful and the worst

[@louiedropemoff]

@@3dsfan2002it’s the worst sorry buddy

[@3dsfan2002]

@ n64 is HATER😡

[@Hellodude62627]

@@louiedropemoffsmash 64 is right there

[@Super64Legend]

Plot twist: There is no "worst" smash game

[@benmalsky9834]

I agree. It’s truly a “quality over quantity” series, which we should all be grateful for.

[@benmalsky9834]

That’s what I think makes Smash Bros. so special. There is no “bad” entry, it’s just that each games builds upon the last.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

There is no bad Smash game in Bang Sing Se.

[@benmalsky9834]

@@poweroffriendship2.0 Are you making fun of me and my stance?

[@benmalsky9834]

@@poweroffriendship2.0 Please tell me that’s a joke.

[@Aaronitmar]

DISCLAIMER: Calling it the "worst" doesn't mean it's bad - I just think pretty much every other Smash game ends up being better once the build up, release, and DLC all fade away. But I'd also love to know your opinions! If you disagree that's okay :)

[@dandretheshantaefan]

Yeah especially if it doesn’t have some characters like Snake, Wolf, Pokémon Trainer and Ice Climbers

[@AxlGallais]

In my opinion, It is definitely one of the weakest Smash Bros games, sure. but I still don't think it's bad, I still like the game despite its flaws and missing features, and I do still consider the game to be good. I just think there is no bad Smash game.

[@benmalsky9834]

@@Aaronitmar I mentioned this in another comment but I think it’s worth repeating: Smash Bros. is a very special series where every instalment is great. It’s the finest example of quality over quantity.

[@YoshiTheeBearr]

​@@dandretheshantaefan I 100% Agree 👍

[@dandretheshantaefan]

@@YoshiTheeBearrYeah since Snake and Wolf were my two favorite characters from Braw then they later cut from smash4 and I think the reason why Wolf was cut is because of him being a low poly character because of his moveset and for Snake is probably due to copyright issues from Konami

[@dannypalin9583]

Sakurai regretted putting Bayonetta in. I still remember his reaction when he realised she still had an unfair advantage over everyone else in Ultimate's first build.

[@shadowednight1600]

If he felt that way then, why does he feel about STEVE?

[@super8bitable]

I’m pretty sure he just regrets how strong she ended up being. Bayonetta was an awesome addition and I remember being HYPED when she was announced (she was definitely too strong tho. it’s at least lore accurate!)

[@andykromer3529]

I actually prefer Smash Wii U's visuals over Ultimate's, the contrast was just so much better, and sure Ultimate looks better from a lighting standpoint but the way Wii U's colors just pop makes me yearn for an Ultimate mod that brings back this style.

[@MJAY_NFFC]

Best Smash game 😊

[@-Down-D-Stairs-]

I also prefer the colors over Ultimate as well

[@JeremiahDawson-p7e]

Yeah, me too.

[@GhabulousGhoti]

I feel almost the exact opposite. I think lighting in Ultimate is kind of a mess, while SSB4's colors were this awkward midground from the general "Smash" art style and the cartoony "Mario" style (like Mario's colors in SSB4 just look so dead and lifeless to me, his red looks so pink!)

[@egel7736]

The general UI also just looks much better to me

[@Jujan04]

Smash 64 is definitely worse, it’s literally just worse gameplay, less options, worse graphics, and a worse roster. They have the incredibly long hit stun but that’s about all that’s unique about it

[@NewGabeOrder]

However, it has L-canceling, so reducing the landing lag from aerial attacks is possible. Not to mention the gameplay is faster and still holds up today. I think Melee's is the best, though L-canceling isn't as instantaneous as the previous game. After that, L-canceling never came back.

[@Liggliluff]

(12:00) Amiibos didn't learn a thing. It gains a value and increases in CPU level, and starts cheating. They're just a cheating CPU, not a good trained AI.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I honestly didn't think the Wii U one was that bad, I had it and thought that it was actually pretty fun

[@JeremiahDawson-p7e]

Yeah, out of smash for 3DS and Wii U, the Wii U version is my favorite.😊

[@DarkOverlord96]

Forgettable? The Smash game with some of the hypest newcomers is FORGETTABLE?? It actually having trophies and an actual All-Star Mode already makes it better than Ultimate lol EDIT: My bad, I meant All-Star Mode.

[@vincentfichtler7758]

And yet some people doesn't like like them for various reasons but mostly because it's different or not perfected enough.

[@fletchking-teamdream7598]

Doesn't Ultimate have a proper Classic Mode instead of a tournament mode or a "choose your own path" campaign? Plus, modeling every Spirit would make the dev time longer and we got fighters from Banjo Kazooie, Tekken, Kingdom Hearts, etc.

[@Super64Legend]

Some people are very ungrateful smh

[@apineapple3177]

Yeah it The only major thing outside of character reveals a can name is Smash run And even then the game is severely limited bite the hardware What do you mean a proper classic mode? Ultimate had the best classic mode in the entire series no debate Also Trophies, in smash 4 Sucked seriously it was just reuse models and 2D art Work which was just lame

[@DarkOverlord96]

​@@fletchking-teamdream7598 Yeah, my bad, I meant All-Star Mode, Classic Mode in Ultimate IS indeed better. And yeah, I know that Spirits were more practical but it still sucks.

[@TheMack625]

Given the title of the video and its thumbnail, I was prepared to get defensive over Smash 4, Aaronitmar. After watching the video in full and reading your pinned message, I can respect your thoughts. Smash 4 was, is, and always will be my favorite Smash game. Even so, I see where the limitations of 3DS or the lack of direction in Wii U hold it back. For me, any weakness mentioned in the video is made up in some other ways. Don't worry; I don't suddenly hate you. Your Costume Origins of Smash 4 got me into your channel. Incidentally, I find the alts in this game to be my favorites across the series. It's basically an "agree to disagree" situation. Good video.

[@Alfenium]

well yeah you're entitled to your wrong opinion

[@rainlion10]

Glad I'm not the only one that thinks Smash 4 is their favorite

[@ericjones1349]

I always thought that SSB4 was the black sheep of the Smash Bros franchise. Mostly because it was divided between two consoles and there was hardly an Adventure Mode in the WiiU.

[@3dsfan2002]

Not 3ds

[@ThatBluDude]

I still remember the days of checking the Smash 4 website everyday for new characters. Memories...

[@greenberrygk]

The leak is the actual version of “My dad works at Nintendo”

[@2k_tony]

To me, it’s my second favorite and I don’t think it’s even close to being the worst (In my opinion)

[@supertomdeluxe6676]

3D Land, Smash 4 and Mario Kart 7 are similar in the way that they laid the foundation for what 3D World, Smash Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 would become, and because of that they are often seen as the black sheeps of their respective franchises

[@3dsfan2002]

@@supertomdeluxe6676 and their 3ds games too 😕

[@eightcoins4401]

Anyone who thinks Mario Kart 7 is the black sheep is confusing 8 deluxe with the original release of 8. Mario Kart 7 atleast had agood driver roster. Mario Kart 8 wii u is the Fire Emblem Glup Shittos on steroids: 1/3 of thew Roster is just Koopalings most people don't care about playing as.

[@miss-tessbess]

Yall, I don't think he's personally calling it "The Worst." Like, I don't think he thinks it's absolute garbage. Calm down. I think he's talking about it in a sense that a lot of the other games beat it out. Smash 64 started it all, so it's a classic. Melee took that to 11, and people are STILL playing that one! Brawl had an AMAZING story mode, one that LOTS of fans want a sequel too. For everything Smash 4 did, Ultimate just... did better. It brought back everyone. Had a new story mode (despite it not being subspace), SUPER creative classic modes, went even crazier with some of the reveals and character additions... Smash 4 did A LOT for the series! Hell, it was SUCH a long time coming, and it was GREAT to finally get new content again. I'm very grateful for everything it gave us. It just... Got improved on. And some of the past games just seem to have more charm. Tell me. You're given Smash 4 and Ultimate to play. Which do you choose?

[@3dsfan2002]

Smash 4 because of smash run, especially when smash 6 comes out

[@miss-tessbess]

@@3dsfan2002 Fair enough. I honestly really liked Smash Run too! Had a group of friends I could play it with on the regular back in high school. It's a shame it was just a 3ds exclusive.

[@apineapple3177]

Ultimate easy the single player contact is way better smash 4 Has the worst single player Outside of 64

[@3dsfan2002]

@@apineapple3177 world of light is lazy trash

[@apineapple3177]

@@3dsfan2002 Them smash four is even worse

[@kori6706]

Now this take is just…bad lmao

[@Super64Legend]

lol true

[@NewGabeOrder]

30:55 Since the "selfie" era was in full swing, Nintendo and Square Enix should have went with Selphie Tilmitt from Final Fantasy VIII since a nunchuck user would gladly benefit the series, as there hasn't been any nunchuck users before. Not only that, the ban on nunchucks in Europe have been lifted since 2003, so it's not too late to have a nunchuck-fighting character in Smash.

[@XP9724]

Smash 4 is not the worst at all, if anything it's the 2nd or 3rd best in the series. It's way above brawl and 64 and if u take off the nostalgia goggles then there's an argument for it to be better than melee too. It gave us some of the biggest and most unexpected moments in any smash game. The only game that rivals what it did and surpassed it is Ultimate.

[@3dsfan2002]

Brawl was only liked because of the story mode, that was it

[@professornova1236]

Melee glaze in big 2024 is crazy

[@EWOODJ]

It’s sad.

[@donovan802]

As someone who mainly focused on the single player and online battles, the lack of an Adventure Mode wasn’t that horrible to me, especially since when I wasn’t playing, watching the Subspace cutscenes on KZbin was a nice pastime.

[@ZombieChicken1310]

Tbh Mr. Game and Watch and my main Olimar both destroy the "this character wouldn't work for a fighting game" yapping that people initially had for Villager and Wii Fit Trainer. Mr. Game and Watch made things like catch oil in a bucket, walk over sea turtles and flip food in its frying pan. And Olimar could literally only throw pikmin (and punch but like he can't even jump) so it's silly to think that to this day people would be like "Nooo Captain Toad wouldn't work for Smash 6"

[@benmalsky9834]

EVERY Super Smash Bros. game is great. Seriously, it’s a rare instance where every entry is solid.

[@donovan802]

I kinda wish custom moves came back. Not only would Mega Man and Palutena love that, but if Nintendo actually made those moves representative of the games they came from, it would make them even more diverse.

[@staringcorgi6475]

Custom moves are a stupid concept as a whole because it makes the game less skill based and requires a dumb strategy to do which is setting your game on for days and making your c stick or right stick move to the right for target smash

[@Drew3966]

I miss the old day when smash 4 was default game before Ultimate. Now it one with smash tour and no online anymore.

[@voyan38]

This is the best exclusive for the Wii U, one of the few games that actually lived up to its hype on the system. I know Ultimate is out now, and hindsight feels 20/20, but we shouldn't undermine everything this game stood for, and how much of it pioneered what Smash Bros is today

[@kai_824]

0:28 there is a worst game, the one thag objectively is rushed, buggy and unfinished Yall just call it good because the gltiches make you think the game plays "competitively"

[@eightcoins4401]

You have to look beyond how bad sweaty tryhards make Melee look. Its really funny if you arent someone delusional that thinks its a fighting game and don't turn items off. No smash has ever been as chaotic again. But sadly the competitive players are so vocal that everyone got gaslit into forgetting that Smash foremost is a party game. Their complaints about the randomness of the items is like complaining Mario Kart isnt a realistic F1 simulator.

[@donovan802]

Smash 4’s new characters is when I got fully engrossed in specific characters’ backgrounds from various franchises I liked, whether I played theirs games or not, and became my mains ever since. While Greninja remains the most notable to me, there was Lucina, Shulk, Palutena, Bayo, Cloud, and even Corrin.

[@joshkenobiwan]

Smash 64 is the worst one based on lack of content and characters. It's okay to say that the first game of a series is the worst when the sequels are way better, sequels are supposed to be better.

[@Ademhadji653]

I agree,I really respect smash 64 for being the foundation, the beginning of the amazing series, but that does not make it automatically better than any of the sequels because they're just better in every way.

[@WaterMeLoan64]

If Super Smash Bros. 6 cuts half of the Fighters like the Internet is predicting, then Smash 6 will be the worst Smash Game for that reason alone. I’m sorry, I can’t fathom the Switch 2 having hardware limitations.

[@3dsfan2002]

Or smash 6 has better modes and fan ultimate and brings back all characters with adding new ones, ultimate will be the worst

[@JeremiahDawson-p7e]

Yeah, I agree. I pray that the next Smash game keeps Ultimate's fighter roster and all its stages, and also hoping for the 15 stages that were excluded, and brand new characters and stages.

[@N.i.E.M.O]

Smash 6 will have roughly the same amount of characters as Brawl. So expect TONS of cuts. The entire roster will consist of Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and Fire Emblem characters. Everyone else is gone, aside from DLC.

[@hasvn_5021]

That wouldn’t be horrible though, a lot of the characters are echo fighters and/or have uninspiring movesets. Ultimate has everyone to choose from but when you get down to it it’s nothing special

[@irvingamer2235]

@@N.i.E.M.O You crazy

[@leviorenbuch1880]

I'm waiting for Chrome Dino to leap into the battle.

[@MeesterTweester]

Smash 4 will always be my most fondly remembered game

[@LeaderZ2000]

Same here, being able to easily play it competitively for years during college before full-time employment and other responsibilities took that away for good made Sm4sh really special for me.

[@earthboundman5]

It's the game that turned me into a die-hard Nintendo fan. Before that I didn't care about anything that wasn't Mario. It's also the game that convinced me to spend $2000 on plastic figurines.

[@unknownsoldier6731]

Brawl for me

[@nelsonreyes-alvarez605]

Smash 4 literally made me play that game for so long because I liked that duck hunt duo joined the battle. It made me play as him for a long time and I enjoyed it.

[@westube3493]

Custom moves should have been in every smash game

[@SeanLifeFlame]

When the results of the Smash Ballot were first revealed with the subtext of "among realizable characters," my brain immediately went to the thought of how many people might've voted to put Shrek and Goku in Smash Bros. I know it's a big meme, but I would not be surprised if people were actually trying to get them in the game, be it as an elaborate joke or genuinely wishing for them. I didn't put much stock into the Ballot's results afterwards, only to be reminded of it again on that fateful year...

[@CheepyGX]

“It’s a short list.” Makes a 35 minute video on a few smash games.

[@CorynSilver]

I'm still upset that Corrin's reveal basically turned the entirety of the Smash community against the Fire Emblem series, claiming they all play the same, even when Corrin is completely unique, and they completely disregard Robin when saying that. At least Sakurai didn't take it to heart, adding both Chrom and Byleth to the very next game (which i wasnt even allowed to celebrate cuz all my friends were too busy complaining that the last DLC fighter was more Fire Emblem). As a fan of the series myself, i'm always down for more. Just... please pick more than just the protagonists. Give me Hector, Nephenee, Tiki, Azura, Yunaka, anyone (not Alear tho, they suck).

[@eightcoins4401]

They could also atleast add more than 1 Fighter from other Atlus IPS before adding even more Fire Emblem Glup Shittos. Theres 8 Fire Emblem Characters to 1 from Persona and 0 from Shin Megami Tensei in Ultimate.

[@62swordsmen]

This unironically made me like Smash 4 even more. I honestly miss the good ol' days when Nintendo used to have fun with their games before they became openly aggressive with protecting their IPs and not having Ultimate in the competitive space anymore

[@kellenvanberkum3119]

Too bad the dlc fighters are now permanently unobtainable for new players due to the online services for the store on the 3DS and Wii U being shut down. Only way to get them now is to soft mod your Wii U or 3DS

[@lordlank2099]

i really enjoyed smash 4 on wii u, i have so many fond memories....master and crazy orders were so much fun to me, its the game where i first learned of competitive smash and found my first true main, it was a fun time. Sure these games had some flaws but idk, I will always have fond memories of these games.

[@0_vues]

Literally a better game than ultimate

[@jeremiahhester6408]

Explain

[@0_vues]

@jeremiahhester6408 trophees, graphics, free online, more balanced physics

[@jeremiahhester6408]

@@0_vues The trophies were awesome, I blame Japan's stupid ass ratings for why their cut. I like Sm4sh colors more, but prefer Ultimate graphics. Free Online, yeah I definitely agree with that, hell Sm4sh's online mode is better than Ultimates. Balance physics, nah I didn't like that low gravity while being launched. Overall you make great points.

[@0_vues]

@@jeremiahhester6408 for the physics I meant that it's more balanced in the way that you can play with some casuals players and still have fun

[@jeremiahhester6408]

@@0_vues Oh I understand. You don't get that with Ultimate?

[@fideispears]

Bayonetta was the perfect final character imo. The Wii U was such a failure commercially but was a great console with some amazing games. It was very fitting to get a character from a game actually on the Wii U (looking at you cloud) and who could represent for the era. It was also really cool for Nintendo to take a risk and branch out with a character from a mature title something that they hadn’t really done before. As someone who stuck by the Wii U as their only console during a time when everyone else was saying Nintendo was doomed, I think it was really rewarding to have such a bold and current character end off the new smash bros hype train.

[@SyIynt]

Putting Melee over Ultimate is 100% the nostalgia glasses talking

[@NOTlieurab]

People just be hating the Wii U

[@SgtTankDempsey]

The fact that people are trying to say it's worse than Brawl is crazy

[@apineapple3177]

Because it’s True, there is legit no reason to return to smash 4

[@SgtTankDempsey]

@@apineapple3177 There is no legit reason to return to the other games

[@apineapple3177]

@@SgtTankDempsey melee has It’s adventure mode, and the best trophy in the series Brawl has the subspace emissary Smash ultimate has the world of light and Spirits smash 4 has has has

[@bloodmuzzle]

​@@apineapple3177Y'all keep meatriding Brawl because of Subspace but that's the thing. Subspace just ain't that fun. The only thing it has going for is the cutscenes. That's it. The mode itself is just a slog, and needless to say that Brawl's art style certainly has aged for the worse. Everything looks so dusty and dark. The fact that you have to stare at it the whole way through doesn't help. Don't even get me started on The Great Maze. What sick trick was that? Point being, Brawl is the only game in the series to do a story mode like that, so even though it ain't great, people treat it like the second coming.

[@Musimon12]

@@bloodmuzzleI 100% agree

[@Stock_Junction]

I now want a dedicated video about Aaronitmar yapping about solely custom moves

[@bluegrayrjmeleefox6901]

Smash on the toilet goes hard, helps when your constipated

[@G_Smith150]

Say what you will about smash 4, but it undoubtedly grew the fan base and made it more “mainstream” if you will. Also the graphics and aesthetics and character models of this game are the best in the series in my opinion. If it were up to me this would be about what every smash game would look like.

[@Super64Legend]

I would've rioted if he said that Brawl was the worst smash game

[@micshork]

I loved playing the Wii U version. Though I do agree that the 3DS version should have been called “Dimension” and the Wii U version should have been called “Universe”.

[@DylangamerTV]

If you compare it to the original smash bros, I think smash 4 is miles better. I just wish it had a story mode.

[@nightwish1453]

looking back they both weirdly feel similar in the achievement where the game that came after exceeds it but they set up the foundation for them

[@icewizard3664]

“The little handheld (3DS) is not known for its power” Me: Bro! I will have to let you know that the 3DS supports backwards compatibility, introduced cinematic cutscenes for most of its games, and is still more colorful than the Switch during its time.

[@N.i.E.M.O]

The 3DS wasn't very powerful, even for it's time, being only slightly stronger than the PSP (and only in some ways), despite releasing seven years later. But when compared to other Nintendo hardware, it could actually be seen as quite ambitious, with the glasses-free 3D, built-in microphone, built-in dual cameras, web browser, multimedia playback, app store, and StreetPass. Kinda funny the Switch has none of that. I think Nintendo saw how successful the Switch was right out the gate and just canceled any plans to update it to have the features of 3DS. I mean, it's selling well already, so why bother? Save a few bucks and buy another yacht.

[@redstreak9430]

7:30 and ironically, these trailers couldn’t even be watched in game. At least Brawl had a handful of the trailers as bonuses but it’s ironic that we’ll never get another proper Adventure Mode because of KZbin and yet KZbin is the only place where you can watch the replacements for it

[@Fawul64]

Yeah you could, on wii u atleast

[@shadowednight1600]

Things get leaked. Sakurai has to accept that, we need a new Subspace and not a World of Light.

[@SonicTheCutehog]

Smash fans on their way to immediately trash on the Smash game that came before

[@jakethenerdyfox]

Crazy to hear anyone claiming this to be the "worst" game in this franchise, but despite it being my favorite of the entire series, it is impossible to call it that when 64 and Melee are right there. Even if someone doesn't like what Smash 4 has to offer at least it has different things to offer in it. The first two games in the series have such little content and they don't age super well. Smash 4 is still my favorite smash game and probably always will be, Brawl is second if anyone asks.

[@eightcoins4401]

For me the worst is Brawl to this day. I wasnt a big fan of how they tried to make it PG Grimdark-lite or the pseudo realistic artstyle that aged horribly even in a few years back then due to how limited wii hardware was.

[@SebastianGMSFB]

I can't believe this game's already a decade old, I still remember it like it was only 5-6 years ago! I feel old because of how fast time flies... 😅

[@buciallstar]

Even if it is the "worst" smash game, is probably the version I played the third most. Just having it on the go made me play it everywhere all the time

[@eonamiella2124]

The attitude towards these games has always felt a bit strange to me. Yes a lot of stuff you're saying is valid criticism, Smash Tour being underbaked, compromises keading to cut fighters and slow knockback. I competed in Smash 4 for years and I played it a lot both casually and competitively, years later now that Ultimate is finished I can confidently say that while Ultimate does make 4 outdated and obsolete in several ways, there are things 4 did better. Stuff like how certain character models and textures just look unusually rough in Ultimate, Ultimate having this misguided obsession with streamlining taunts and final Smashes which removed a lot of the appeal and personality of them, and while 4 is slower, it FEELS so much better. There's a satisfying smoothness to 4 that Ultimate completely lacks with its terrible buffer system and stiff dashes. Also calling this one the worst one when Smash 64 has been obsolete by every game since Melee honestly feels weird. Its not a bad game at all but its so lacking in content compared to any of the follow ups I feel its by default the "worst" one and people give it too much nostalgia bias

[@lbmthepenguin]

I know saying this is the worst smash bros doesn't mean it's bad but Imo I think smash 64 is the worst or actually weakest one out of the series. Still enjoyed hearing out your point of view in the video. I liked it a bunch

[@Waluigi_Gamer]

Also Aaronitmar is the First KZbinr I started to Consistently Watch!

[@Saturn537]

I miss some things from Smash Bros. 4. I honestly miss custom specials. I hope they come back in the next Smash Bros. game. I also miss how for the reveal of some characters they'd get artists from other companies to do some art for the character. Like how they got an artist from Capcom to do some art for Mega Man. They got Tetsuya Nomura to do some art for Cloud. And they got Ken Sugimori to do some art for Greninja.

[@GameurBlais]

Smash run is the second best game mode in the entire series, so for me, smash 3DS is definitly not the worst

[@apineapple3177]

I disagree I think it’s a great mod but it’s held back by one There is only one map 2 No online 3 You can’t interact with the players on the map and 4 I wish we got more interesting objectives at the end, rather than free-for-all usually being it It’s sold out it’s a great mode, and I wish they bring it back with half or more of what I brought up

[@3dsfan2002]

@@apineapple3177 if they did add interacting with other players it would distract you by fight them and prevent you from fighting enemies, the whole point of the mode

[@apineapple3177]

@@3dsfan2002bad point If you just fight, somebody thought the Entire game you’re never gonna get to stats upgrades So yes, most of the time players would still do that stuff the reason I suggested it because it adds a level of strategy to it

[@3dsfan2002]

@@apineapple3177 the whole point of that mode is to fight enemies, did you hit your head or something!!!!

[@apineapple3177]

@ You’re forgetting the fact it’s a multiplayer party mode Adding a level up strategy like this would make multiplayer a lot better

[@JesusDaLawd]

Idk brawl is probably the worst, its only carried by the the fact it has Subspace

[@Ademhadji653]

Having 3rd party characters, introducing many amazing OSTs, having masterpieces, having more trophies than melee, adding way more interesting newcomers, having a banger theme, introducing the ability to create your own stage with stage builder,etc.... Please stop acting like Brawl didn't introduce anything at all.

[@Yourboy_jd2022]

Smash 4 is better than brawl in my opinion

[@BowserGlazer]

The 3ds version was genuinely better because it had a fun little multilayer competition that took advantage of everyone having different devices. Smash run was great. I even played against cpus because it was that fun.

[@awakenedcrowl]

Smash 4 is probably THE game I have the most total playtime in, easily 2000-3000 hours (along with Monster Hunter Tri). Released during the prime time of my high school, me and my best pal went to my place just to play some Smash like AT LEAST once a week. And believe it or not - quite a lot of that time, we played Smash Tour. Whenever we were tired of being somewhat competitive, we just loved it's crazy randomness and got really invested in finding and keeping the characters we loved.

[@BaalWorshiper]

I actually like Smash 3DS more than Ultimate because of the custom special moves. I think it is better with the custom special moves.

[@Kaos_Element]

27:53 How did you find my fighter ballot vote form when I was like 10?!

[@multiversegamer6587]

Personally I have Wii U/3dd in 3rd. Why? Mostly because it was a good part of my childhood.

[@Waluigi_Gamer]

Also Waluigi Fan and A Wii U Kid here.

[@Waluigi_Gamer]

#Waluigi4Smash6

[@TheGoldenAdonis]

Smash 4 is honestly one of my fav in the series. Im sorry. The game looked great and was super hype. I understand the weirdness of the the wii/3ds stuff and I actually hated that a 3ds version was even made because it prevented so much. Smash WiiU was in a weird place to me in that it was WAYYY better than Brawl but Ultimate does everything better. granted i think the saturation of the characters are much better in Smash4 and i think they look washed out in ultimate.

[@Yid1]

man, you're just wrong

[@JTLDrago94]

Smash Bros 4 felt like underrated game for me i enjoyed it very much p.s I’m going to miss Charizard as a standalone character (without Pokemon Trainer) 9:36 🔥 🥺

[@apineapple3177]

The people yearn for rock smash

[@AlfredoPuente8]

At least the online was free, that makes it better than Ultimate.

[@Tails_and_Luigi101]

I GREW UP WITH THIS GAME DONT COOK

[@Ademhadji653]

Smash 4 is far from being the worst both the wii u and especially the 3DS version( really underrated version imo)

[@fake9103]

24:43 "BOOBY!" *cuts to ad* Idk why the timing of the ad made it funny

[@Sulfur-of-steel-coffin]

Smash for the 3ds is far from forgettable, I grew up with it. Smash 4 also introduced cloud and bayonetta

[@YoshiTheeBearr]

BABES WAKE UP AARON JUST POSTED ❤ I hope he talks about ultimate

[@MySunGlasses-GiveMeDripDrip]

0:34 that pikachu logo was to derpy😂

[@triohazard6104]

I’m putting melee down at 5th. Screw that game. I find the 3DS and Wii U more enjoyable than brawl so I’m putting it in 2nd place. Ultimate can move up to 1st , and brawl can stay at 3rd and the OG can stay at 4th. Off I’m playing a game, I want to enjoy myself without needing to lessen annoying complex infinites, or space control, or whatever I just want to enjoy the damn game. And Melee elitists make that impossible

[@eduardoduarte5830]

According to KZbin, you're my favorite gaming content creator.

[@chimeragenesis361]

This is what I think the cool kids would call a "Hot Take", & not the good kind either ☹️

[@Sanicfan9192]

2:52 “yes Rico, K A B O M”

[@zeen9505]

I’m commenting this before I watch the video, but I think the 3DS version of smash is the superior version of smash 4

[@Essstola]

bro you used to post smash 4 content all the fucking time

[@KaiJie-n8q]

Hot take but I think melee is hot garbage.

[@3dsfan2002]

Hot take smash 4(3ds) is top 3 best

[@N_DAnimationEnthusiast]

Man, I may not like this game as much as I did when it first released, I still have so many fond memories of the buildup/the eventual release of Smash 4 during middle & high school. Good times. Good times. Edit: 16:30 Ahahahahahahahaha! The ESRB leaks! Remember the Photoshopped Little Mac?! Edit 2: 18:49 Everyone’s reaction to this reveal still lives rent free in my mind. Especially Etika’s! Rip.

[@fbi-chan9032]

Smash 4 wasn't the worst smash in my opinion it was brawl with the random tripping bs

[@Dontemin]

I think Melee is the worst. Don’t give that title to Wii U.