10 Games To Play If You Love Super Smash Bros Ultimate
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10 Games To Play If You Love Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Nintendo struck gold with its chaotic and feverishly addictive party-brawling series Super Smash Bros. Here's a list of similarly addicting games! Super Smash Bros Ultimate struck gold with its chaotic and feverishly addictive party-brawling series Super Smash Bros, striking a chord with gamers of just about all ages who appreciate a fun multiplayer romp. This franchise began as a celebration of the Big N's beloved gaming icons, and has mushroomed into a fighting frenzy featuring big names across the gaming scene. Still, even with Nintendo's latest entry, , proving to be their biggest, most complex effort yet, brimming with content and dozens of fighters, there's naturally a yearning from some to seek out similar types of party/platforming fighters. With this list, we'll seek out what we feel are the 10 best examples of entertaining games which, in one way or another, hold traits similar to this iconic fighting franchise. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Slap City
You might not expect there to be a large selection of Smash-Esque multiplayer experiences on the PC, given this series stressing split-screen multi. But this amusing little brawler, Slap City, just might have something to say about that. The game very much runs with mechanics similar to the responsive, fast-paced brawling nature of Smash Bros, while dialing up the zany, cartoony elements to a degree. Despite its simplistic overlay, however, Slap City contains a surprisingly in-depth array of unique moves for each character, and even some more dynamic stages. The game's lack of items is somewhat disappointing, though it's partly made up for with its uniquely appealing sport-like "Slap Ball" mode. Megabyte Punch
This cool little retro-style brawler, Megabyte Punch, is an -made title, specifically from developer Reptile Games. But despite its simple look and humble origins, this game provides some solid mechanics and addictive, appealing gameplay, particularly for Smash and old-school gamers. Rather than revolving around arena multiplayer fighting, Megabyte Punch feels more like the Subspace Emissary missions found in Brawl, or those platforming bonus stages in other Smash Bros games. It's a cool alternative for those who miss those platforming elements more prominent in past Smash renditions. At the same time, you do get some thrilling boss fights more in the vein of traditional Smash fighting modes. Jump Ultimate Stars
Many DS gamers and Dragon Ball Z fans will tell you that this was the reason many were thankful for Nintendo's decision to make the DS region-free, as this was a Japan-only release. Still, if you were willing to shell out a bit extra for the import of this underrated brawler, Jump Ultimate Stars really did feel like the DS DBZ version of Smash Bros. The game combines the platforming traits and vast character selection of Smash Bros with the more standard brawling mechanics you'd find in a typical 1 v 1 fighter or beat 'em up. This thrilling multiplayer romp on DS does a fine job combining accessibility with complexity, hosting an array of epic moves and abilities. Brawlout
We've gone over Smash-like fighters on some unlikely platforms like PC and even Nintendo DS - but what about some alternatives on the Switch itself? After all, it would make sense that the home of Ultimate should sport some similar titles. Well, there is such a fighting game developed by Angry Mob Games, fittingly known as Brawlout. Honestly, this game feels and plays quite similar to Nintendo's hit franchise to the point of feeling like a paint-by-numbers clone at times. Still, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? And besides, there are some pretty amusing characters to play around with, including the boxing frog known as Paco, and Hyper Light Drifter's swift ninja character. The King Of Fighters
's populated fighting series has largely become a monster in its own right, kicking off with the '94 original and spawning many sequels numbering over a dozen. Beat that, Smash Bros Ultimate! Still, while you could theoretically slot most of these entries onto this list, it's tough to beat the original arcade classic which dates back 25 years. While the game largely leans in the standard fighting game formula, The King of Fighters takes on a Smash-esque approach with its usage of tag-teams, which Ultimate ironically ended up using with its "Squad Strike" mode. This title is also one of the first to draw from a multitude of games with its fighters - such as SNK's Fatal Fury and Ikari Warriors - offering a vast and diverse lineup. Soul Calibur 2
It might be tough to pose the argument that a more traditional 3D 1 v 1 fighter would have shades of Smash Bros Ultimate. Still, there is some cross-over appeal, particularly with the GameCube version of this memorable multiplayer romp, as it features Link as a playable fighter. Soul Calibur 2, like the rest in the series, does come with a palette of some more complex moves and abilities, vs and its button-mashing sensibilities. At the same time, this game proves particularly accessible and enjoyable, and it even contains a pretty solid solo campaign effort. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Smash-Up
Basically, if you're a fan of both Ultimate and the similarly iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, chances are you'll get a kick out of this one - and no, that pun was not intended. Still, while this Ubisoft-made brawler does tend to ring "Smash Bros clone" with a Turtles overlay, it actually offers some pretty solid mechanics and overall enjoyable 4-player split-screen in its own right. Smash-Up isn't just strong on the gameplay front, it actually provides some surprisingly detailed, sleek character models and animations, especially for a Wii game. And thankfully, if you're not keen on fighting with the Wiimote, the Classic and GameCube controllers are compatible. Additionally, while it's awesome brawling with the Ninja Turtles, of course - the fact that you can actually fight with April O'Neil, Splinter, and Casey Jones makes this TMNT-brand Smash all the more worth it. Brawlhalla
Yes, Switch gamers, you've got yet another choice for a game like Smash Bros Ultimate, should you happen to get burnt out on that title. This one sports a charming cartoony look, which might give the impression that Brawlhalla is a shallow imitator of Nintendo's content-dense multiplayer game. But as it so happens, this is actually a pretty solid effort on the part of Blue Mammoth Games, especially given that it's free-to-play. You're given a handful of colorful characters to play around with off the bat, with several more to unlock as you progress (or decide to shell out with microtransactions). Brawlhalla's frantic pacing and easy-going nature makes for an experience that's both exciting and easy to get into.
Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale
As you might have expected, this is essentially the Sony version of Nintendo's smash-hit multiplayer series - and this is by no means a bad thing! All-Stars Battle Royale offers an admirable alternative to Playstation gamers who might not have the means to play Smash Bros, featuring a myriad of Sony icons fans of their consoles will recognize. These range from the cute PaRappa the Rapper to the intimidating Kratos from God of War. Much like Sony's lineup of games itself, both the roster and settings prove quite diverse in style, themes, and mechanics. While this game never quite took off the way Nintendo's series has, its gameplay is similarly entertaining and mechanically sound. You've even got the use of a power meter, similar to Ultimate's Final Smash Meter. Yes, Sony was ahead of the curve with their 2012 release on this one. Powerstone 2
While Nintendo was adhering to a semi-2D template for Smash Bros, Capcom was toying with the idea of a hectic party-fighter in a more dynamic 3D space. One of the biggest draws to the unique brawler Powerstone 2 for Dreamcast/arcade was its chaotic, transforming stages. This kept players on their toes just as much as their opponents did. This entertaining sequel offered a lineup of distinct, wacky characters, powerful items, and satisfying special moves triggered by nabbing 3 Power Stones on the map. These elements helped make for one of the most insanely fun 4-player fighters around.