The constant pessimism is too much. No they're not going to complain like people on here think they're going to. And I will revisit this topic after the reviews come out.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review Embargo Lifts on 12/6/18, 8am ET
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Everyone knows this isnt a port though, there is no line in the title
It has a few things going against it as far as 97+ goes. It's a fighting game, people think it's a port, and it's not cinematic enough. I expect around 94. For as much content and replayability it has it should be higher than that, though. Sakurai really went above and beyond this time.
Where are people getting the idea that World of Light will definitely review poorly? I only saw positive reception to it from that press event a couple weeks ago, and although I've been avoiding WoL spoilers as much as possible, I haven't seen anyone with a leaked copy criticizing it yet either.
I vote 93-94 unless the netcode is just an absolute disaster.
This game is LOADED with content - and as disappointing as it might be to lose a few modes and stages here and there, it's hard to argue against the value proposition and WoL seems to be a pretty meaty single player experience.
We already know it's 1080p/720p and a locked 60fps - performance is there.
Content is there.
Challenge is there.
Surprises are there.
Balance is (mostly) there.
Options galore - there.
Controls are there.
It caters to both casual partiers and the diehards.
And it's a celebration of the hobby in all the best ways.
People do want online, though. And while nobody expects miracles from the Switch, I think it's the one question mark.
This game is LOADED with content - and as disappointing as it might be to lose a few modes and stages here and there, it's hard to argue against the value proposition and WoL seems to be a pretty meaty single player experience.
We already know it's 1080p/720p and a locked 60fps - performance is there.
Content is there.
Challenge is there.
Surprises are there.
Balance is (mostly) there.
Options galore - there.
Controls are there.
It caters to both casual partiers and the diehards.
And it's a celebration of the hobby in all the best ways.
People do want online, though. And while nobody expects miracles from the Switch, I think it's the one question mark.
I'm gonna say 93.
Predicting the score is a fun way to pass the time.
Didnt that come at a time where any fighter not seen as a 3D fighter was seen as inferior?
I'm basing my thoughts on reading the /r/games comments back when WoL was first revealed, where tons of people said things like "A new Subspace! I might actually get this game now! I can't wait to see all the cutscenes!"
This might not affect reviewers, since they're probably more aware of what WoL actually is, but I expect there will be some disappointment from the general gaming community who were expecting something that was never promised.
I'd say it'll score in the low to mid 90s. Perhaps it'll break into the mid 90s if it blows everyone's minds or something but not even I'm expecting something like that
If any fighting game were ever going to it would kind of have to be this, nothing has ever come this close to the insane amount of content.
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Correct me if I am wrong, SoulCalibur is 98.
Sakurai said World of Light isn't Subspace. He made it clear in the Direct that it's more about fun and not story.
Just last month Stephen Totilo argued that it was a port. To Reggie.
You're not wrong.
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Yeah just saw that. kind of weird that's up there with the likes of OOT and Rockstar games, wouldn't have expected that and I like SC lol
Really? I don't remember that.
Dan from gaintbomb said something similar that it was a port. But I feel most people just look at the general gameplay and agree solely based off that. Plus Ultimate didn't drastically change it's artstyle this time around and released on a shorter timeframe.
I guess I can see how people would think this, but feels like a their Judging a book by its cover.
I think 95+ would be hard to break but I hope I'm wrong. I think with the amount of content it's a slam dunk 93-95 even if people don't like world of light
Sakurai is going to get the respect he deserves from media members. All his heart and soul is in this game.
He gets respect as is from the media, but this is the ultimate Smash game any minor problems they have won't mean anything. Other games like Botw and Red Dead Redemption 2 have problems, but don't reflect in the scores.
He gets respect as is from the media, but this is the ultimate Smash game any minor problems they have won't mean anything. Other games like Botw and Red Dead Redemption 2 have problems, but don't reflect in the scores.
Reviewers are a bit harsher now, but I still see this landing in the 90-94 range. The sheer amount of content and care going into the package is apparent regardless of minor quibbles.
Hopefully, they get to fully test out the net code and all online features before finishing their reviews.
Hopefully, they get to fully test out the net code and all online features before finishing their reviews.
I think it'll be on par with Brawl. Hell, Smash 4 got a 92 on Metacritic. There's no chance in hell it'll be lower than that.
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The number one complaint will be starting with such a small roster. Other than that, I expect smashing review scores.
I'm gonna say around high 80's to low 90's. Just a hair under Melee, but not by much (Melee was 91, if I recall).
I'm predicting 90-93 range - it looks to be a solid iteration of the franchise that I will most likely play for hundreds of hours, but I'm not sure if it will introduce enough new mechanics or modes that it would score higher than any of the previous games. It may come down to the single-player content.
It's still going to review really well though
It's still going to review really well though
Wii U was 92 and 3DS was 85.
But ultimate is like both put together so by my math it should get at least a 177.
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