Only thing I think could hurt it is the online which IMO remains sub par.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review Embargo Lifts on 12/6/18, 8am ET
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Only thing I think could hurt it is the online which IMO remains sub par.
It's easy to predict its metacritic score, just use the well established formula,
(Number of characters + Number of stages + number of items + number of assists + number of pokemon + Number of songs)/Number of spirits
Which gets you 98.5. No need for speculation when we have science
(Number of characters + Number of stages + number of items + number of assists + number of pokemon + Number of songs)/Number of spirits
Which gets you 98.5. No need for speculation when we have science
Often I find that people score things that betrayed their expectations lower than if it never existed at all.
We'll see!
World of Light doesn't matter at all unless you want to mess with Spirits that badly. All the unlockables are obtainable through other modes and even quicker at that.
I would say it would at least be a factor to the scores in some way. Its true it isnt necessary, but its still major content that will be talked about in reviews
It won't impact the scores that much. Remember the HUGE disappointment over Smash Tour?
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Yeah, I don't think World of Light will hold Smash back at all in terms of critical reception.
Ya, I dont think smash tour was meant to be as important as WoL is going to be since other modes branch off of it too.
also I liked smash tour
Unlike Smash 4, it actually has appealing modes. Heck, tournament mode alone makes it better than what Smash 4 threw at you (smash tour eeeeew)
Couple that with the Spirit board and everyone having their own unique classic campaign (which get pretty creative after seeing the leaks) and this is leaps and bounds above 4
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Yeah, and 4 already did exceptionally well critically.
I think people are underestimating it a bit.
I liked it too. But going from Brawl to Smash 4 can be seen as a huge disappointment from Subspace to nothing. Yet it still got a 92.
Yeah, the one thing I see that could truly bring it down is the lack of newcomers and new stages compared to the rest of the games in the series
But even then, the stage count is doubled from 4, many of old stages have gotten a significant upgrade, plus the hazard toggle and three forms for EVERY stage and most of the few newcomers that were put in are longtime requests. Not to mention no cuts.
Ya, I think its going to land in the low 90's, its not going to be a substantial loss if any. I just dont think its going to get that 97-ish spot some may hope for
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Universal Acclaim
Critic Consensus: Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a near-perfect celebration of the long-running crossover extravaganza, but a somewhat bewildering single-player experience holds it back from absolute glory.
Universal Acclaim
Critic Consensus: Super Smash Bros Ultimate is a near-perfect celebration of the long-running crossover extravaganza, but a somewhat bewildering single-player experience holds it back from absolute glory.
Online and single player modes are whats gonna sway the score from a 95 to just a 90 personally.
WoL could be really good but im lamenting the lack of other modes. It truly better be quality over quantity.
WoL could be really good but im lamenting the lack of other modes. It truly better be quality over quantity.
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I don't think lack of newcomers or new stages will be common complaints, simply because, as you point out, they're not reasonable complaints.
I think for good or for bad (mostly good), Smash Ultimate will be assessed on its own merits.
2.02588323 × 10-9
You think reviewers are going to be that upset about home run contest not coming back?
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Based on what I have played, they absolutely nailed it. It plays like a dream, the minute you get your hands on the controller, everything just feels right.
I expect people to be harder on this game than the past in the series. Expecting a lot of 'recycled content' comments.
I have a feeling WoL and Online will be top issues for most reviewers and will keep it in the low 90s, possibly Spirits as well and maybe even some remarks about missing modes like Target and Home Run Contest. But otherwise will be praised for its gameplay and commitment to having every single character ever plus a whole bunch of new ones.
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It's interesting, it had never struck me these would be brought up as issues at all, but the frequency of this opinion makes me wonder if maybe it might not happen after all...
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