Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Platform(s):

Nintendo Wii U

Release Date:

November 2014

Genre:

Fighting

Creators:

Sora Ltd., Bandai Namco Games, Nintendo

E 10+

Cartoon Violence
Comic Mischief
Mild Suggestive Themes

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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is a fighting game starring dozens of different characters from across a number of popular franchises, including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Pac-Man, and more. It was released simultaneously with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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Story & Themes

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U doesn't really have a story. The game brings together dozens of different characters from many franchises and pits them against one another in a frenetic, colorful battle. The goal of each fight is to knock your opponent off the edge of the course, which is much easier to do after they have sustained damage. Like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. allows the player to use silly weapons to gain an edge.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has several different ways to play, including Smash Tour, Special Orders, and Event mode.

Players can optionally play online with friends or strangers from around the world. The Wii U has parental control settings which can limit online interactions.

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Violence Super Smash Bros. is a fighting game, so violence is an inherent part of gameplay. The action is fast-paced and cartoonish, and players can use weapons including flowers, fairy wands, and guns. There is no blood or gore.

Sex & Nudity The ESRB gave Super Smash Bros. for Wii U a descriptor of "Mild Suggestive Themes" for cleavage and other revealing clothing.

Consumerism Super Smash Bros. is compatible with Nintendo amiibo, a line of collectible toys which can interact with the game (think Skylanders or Disney Infinity). Buying these toys gets expensive quick.

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Genre:

Fighting

Interests / Subjects:

Fantasy,
Martial Arts

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

Reaction Time,
Pattern Recognition,
Hand-eye coordination

REGION OF ORIGIN:

Japan

ONLINE PLAY:

Can be played online

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Yes

Violence:

3 / 5

Scary Imagery:

0 / 5

Sex & Nudity:

1 / 5

Strong Language:

0 / 5

Substance use:

0 / 5

Consumerism:

4 / 5

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Story & Themes

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