Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Nintendo 3DS
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Boxart of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U
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Boxart of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Basic info

Platform:3DS*, Wii U
Category:Versus Fighting
Players:1-4 players simultaneous (3DS), 1-8 players simultaneous (Wii U)
Connectivity:Nintendo Network, StreetPass, SpotPass
Developer:Namco Bandai
Publisher:Nintendo
Part of:Generation VI spin off

Ratings

CERO:A
ESRB:E10+
ACB:PG
OFLC:N/A
PEGI:12+
GRAC:ALL
GSRR:6+

Release dates

Japan:September 13, 2014 (3DS)[1]
December 6, 2014 (Wii U)[1]
North America:October 3, 2014 (3DS)[2]
November 21, 2014 (Wii U)[2]
Australia:October 4, 2014 (3DS)[3]
November 29, 2014 (Wii U)[4]
Europe:October 2, 2014 (3DS)*[5]
October 3, 2014 (3DS)[6]
November 28, 2014 (Wii U)[6]
South Korea:September 10, 2015 (3DS)[7]
Hong Kong:July 24, 2015 (3DS)
Taiwan:July 24, 2015 (3DS)

Websites

Japanese:Official site
English:Official site

Japanese boxart

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Japanese boxart of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DSSmash WiiU JP boxart.png
Japanese boxart of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Japanese: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Nintendo 3DS Great Fray Smash Brothers for Nintendo 3DS) and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Japanese: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U Great Fray Smash Brothers for Wii U), both unofficially known as Super Smash Bros. 4, are officially the fourth and fifth installments in the Super Smash Bros. series. They were released on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U respectively in 2014. As with previous installments, characters from various Nintendo video games do battle with each other. The game also includes characters from third-party games such as Mega Man, Ryu, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Pac-Man. The 3DS version was released on September 13 for Japan, October 2 for Germany, October 3 for North America and the rest of Europe, and October 4 for Australia, and the Wii U version was released on November 21 for North America, November 28 for Europe, November 29 for Australia, and December 6 for Japan.

The game has 51 playable characters, with seven downloadable characters, bringing the count to 58. Pikachu, Greninja, Jigglypuff, Lucario, Charizard, and Mewtwo are the playable Pokémon, with the latter three being capable of Mega Evolution with their Final Smashes. Trophies also return and most of them are exclusive to either handheld games for the 3DS version or home console games for the Wii U version.

Playable characters

Bold denotes a Pokémon character. Italics denotes a newcomer.

Unlockable characters

Characters with a 3DS are unlocked by default in the Wii U version

Downloadable content

Pokémon stages and music

Bold denotes an unarranged track taken directly from the soundtrack of a Pokémon game.

Wii U

Italics denotes an unlockable track. The player must collect a CD while playing or achieve a certain milestone for a chance to unlock one. For more details, see here.

  • Pokémon X and Y - Battle! (Trainer Battle)
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Battle! (Champion) / Champion Cynthia
  • Pokémon Black and White - Route 10
  • Pokémon Black and White - N's Castle Medley
  • Pokémon Black and White - Battle! (Reshiram/Zekrom)
  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 - Route 23
  • Pokémon X and Y - Battle! (Team Flare)
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Pokémon Center
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Battle! (Team Galactic)
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Route 209
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar
  • Pokémon X and Y - Battle! Wild Pokémon
  • Pokémon X and Y - Victory Road
  • Pokémon X and Y - Battle! (Champion)
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Pokémon Main Theme
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Battle! Wild Pokémon
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town / Pewter City)
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Pokémon Gym / Evolution
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Poké Floats
  • Pokémon Red and Blue - Pokémon Stadium
  • Pokémon Gold and Silver - Pokémon Stadium 2
  • Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire - Battle! Wild Pokémon
  • Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire - Victory Road
  • Nintendo 3DS

    Each stage has two tracks associated with it. To guarantee the second track, the player can hold the R button while selecting a stage.

  • Pokémon X and Y - Battle! (Trainer Battle)
  • Pokémon X and Y - Lumiose City
  • Pokémon Black and White - N's Castle Medley
  • Pokémon Black and White - Battle! (Reshiram/Zekrom)
  • Poké Ball and Master Ball Pokémon

    The following Pokémon will appear from Poké Balls and Master Balls:

    #PokémonMoveDescriptionDamageLater Appearances
    052MeowthMeowthPay DayThrows coins at opponents over a wide area.4% per hitUltimate
    101ElectrodeElectrodeExplosionCauses an Explosion that affects any fighter. Can also be picked up and thrown just before detonating.30%Ultimate
    118GoldeenGoldeenSplashFlops around to no effect.0%Ultimate
    120StaryuStaryuSwiftChases after the nearest opponent, then locks itself into position and shoots a flurry of 38 stars. Also damages on contact.1% per hit
    17%
    Ultimate
    133EeveeEeveeTake DownSlams its body sideways into nearby opponents up to five times.8%Ultimate
    143SnorlaxSnorlaxBody SlamJumps up out of view, then returns much larger and Body Slams any foe on the way down.19%
    20%
    Ultimate
    146MoltresMoltresFlyRises away from the battlefield and burns opponents that touch it.40-45%Ultimate
    151MewMewFlyFlies away in a force field and drops a trophy, custom part, or a new option in the Settings menu.0%Ultimate
    175TogepiTogepiMetronomeRandomly uses one of several moves: Night Shade temporarily blackens the screen, Leech Seed plants a flower on opponents' heads for gradual damage, Hypnosis causes sleep, Icy Wind freezes, and Earthquake traps them in the ground.0%
    5%
    10%
    25%
    62%
    Ultimate
    182BellossomBellossomSweet ScentUses Sweet Scent to put nearby opponents to sleep.3%Ultimate
    244EnteiEnteiFire SpinGenerates a huge column of fire, trapping opponents for severe damage and launching them at the end.up to 41%Ultimate
    245SuicuneSuicuneAurora BeamShoots a powerful Aurora Beam directly forward, freezing opponents. Also damages on contact.39%
    4%
    Ultimate
    249LugiaLugiaAeroblastFlies into the background and fires Aeroblast at a section of the stage.20% per hitUltimate
    282GardevoirGardevoirReflectCreates a large sphere that reflects all enemy projectile attacks, then traverses the stage with it.0%Ultimate
    376MetagrossMetagrossEarthquakeSteps on foes to trap them, then launches nearby grounded opponents with a stomp. Done four times in total.6%
    3%
    Ultimate
    380LatiasLatiasSteel WingAfter the released Pokémon flies off-screen, both Pokémon zoom back and forth 3-5 times using Steel Wing. Those who barely avoid being hit are blown by the turbulence.7% per hitUltimate
    381LatiosLatios
    382KyogreKyogreHydro PumpFloats about the stage, shooting blasts of water to push opponents off the battlefield. Damages foes who touch its mouth.8%Ultimate
    386DeoxysDeoxysHyper BeamFloats up into the air and fires Hyper Beam at the ground, causing repeated damage. Also damages on contact.30%
    7%
    Ultimate
    460AbomasnowAbomasnowBlizzard and Ice PunchReleases a swirling wind that sucks in and damages nearby foes, then punches and freezes them.9%
    15%
    Ultimate
    484PalkiaPalkiaSpacial RendTemporarily flips the camera upside-down. Also damages on contact.10%Ultimate
    487GiratinaGiratinaDragon BreathReleases a whirlwind that repeatedly damages opponents and may carry them off-screen. Also damages on contact.14%
    6%
    Ultimate
    491DarkraiDarkraiDark VoidPuts nearby fighters to sleep and damages them repeatedly.up to 35%Ultimate
    493ArceusArceusGravityStomps on the stage with Gravity, slamming nearby airborne opponents down.0%Ultimate
    494VictiniVictiniVictory StarGives the fighter who sent it out a temporary 50% boost in attack power and resistance to flinching. In team battles, this also affects teammates.0%Ultimate
    495SnivySnivyRazor LeafFaces a direction and fires 14 leaves in quick succession.6% per hitUltimate
    501OshawottOshawottSurfCharges at an opponent while riding on water to deal damage and push them off the stage.1% per hitUltimate
    571ZoroarkZoroarkFury SwipesBrings an opponent to the top of the screen, slashes them 14 times with its claws, then slams then down to the ground with both arms.38%Ultimate
    646KyuremKyuremIcy WindBlows freezing wind over a wide, horizontal area.6 or 12% per hitUltimate
    647KeldeoKeldeoSecret SwordApproaches foes and slashes with its horn in a large, upward arc. Done seven times in total.18%Ultimate
    648MeloettaMeloettaEchoed VoiceReleases vocal attacks that bounce off of surfaces, opponents, and the edges of the screen.12%Ultimate
    649GenesectGenesectTechno BlastJumps around the stage while shooting four Techno Blasts from its cannon, fires a wide, long-range laser, then repeats. Both attacks can go through walls.8%
    30%
    Ultimate
    650ChespinChespinSeed BombShoots explosive seeds around itself five times.11 or 22%Ultimate
    653FennekinFennekinIncinerateReleases fireballs in front of it that explode into pillars of flame, causing repeated damage. Alternates facing right and left twice.up to 38%Ultimate
    661FletchlingFletchlingPeckHops around the stage, Pecking its target numerous times.2% per hitUltimate
    665SpewpaSpewpaStun SporeWhen hit, releases a powder to temporarily stun opponents.3% per hitUltimate
    673GogoatGogoatTake DownCharges left and right, ramming opponents along the way and leaping periodically. Can be jumped on and ridden.15%Ultimate
    684SwirlixSwirlixCotton SporeSlows down nearby opponents.0Ultimate
    686InkayInkayTopsy-TurvyAttacks the ground, causing all foes on land to trip. Done five times in total.5%Ultimate
    702DedenneDedenneDischargeJumps into the air and emits a large, X-shaped electric field that slowly rotates counter-clockwise, repeatedly shocking opponents and launching them at the end.30%Ultimate
    716XerneasXerneasGeomancyAll fighters, especially the one who sent it out, are surrounded by an aura that boosts launch power.0%Ultimate

    Master Balls will only contain Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, Zoroark, and Goldeen. Several of these Pokémon must be unlocked first through special requirements before they can be summoned by the Master Ball.

    Smash Run enemies

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    The following Pokémon can appear as enemies in the 3DS-exclusive game mode, Smash Run:

    Pokémon Trophies

    All playable Pokémon have alternate trophies in addition to the ones listed.

    Both versions

    3DS only

    Wii U only

    In this version, each Pokémon character has a trophy of their Final Smash.

    Reception

    Gaming magazine Famitsu gave both versions a score of 37 out of 40.[8][9] IGN, however, rated the Nintendo 3DS version a "Great" 8.8/10[10] and the Wii U version a higher "Amazing" 9.8/10.[11] On Metacritic, the Nintendo 3DS version holds a rating of 85%,[12] while the Wii U version holds a rating of 92%.[13]

    Sales

    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS sold 6.75 million units in the fiscal year of its release.[14] As of September 30, 2021, it has sold 9.63 million copies worldwide.[15]

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sold 3.65 million units in the fiscal year of its release.[14] As of September 30, 2021, it has sold 5.38 million copies worldwide.[16]

    Japanese sales

    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS sold 944,644 units on its first week on the Japanese market, with a sell-through of 93.45%.[17] By January 3, 2021, the end of its 330th week, it had sold 2,550,841 copies.[18] Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Double Gift Pack sold 1,263 units on its first week, with a sell-through of 6.05%.[17] By January 3, 2016, the end of its 56th week, it had sold 12,129 copies.[19] Combining both releases, the game sold 2,575,099 copies.

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sold 227,527 units on its first week, with a sell-through of 59.95%.[17] By December 30, 2018, the end of its 213th week, it had sold 867,934 copies.[20]

    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

    WeekWeek endingRankingUnits soldTotal units sold
    1September 14, 20141st944,644944,644
    2September 21, 20141st321,3631,266,008
    3September 28, 20141st109,8111,375,818
    4October 5, 20141st105,6191,481,438
    5October 12, 20142nd76,3921,557,829
    6October 19, 20142nd53,0751,610,904
    7October 26, 20147th36,6251,647,529
    8November 2, 20143rd29,4281,676,957
    9November 9, 20143rd24,5091,701,465
    10November 16, 201411th18,7231,720,189
    11November 23, 20148th16,8461,737,035
    12November 30, 20148th21,7551,758,790
    13December 7, 20145th29,6701,788,460
    14December 14, 20146th47,3931,835,852
    15December 21, 20145th74,2261,910,078
    16December 28, 20143rd91,8572,001,935
    17January 4, 20153rd70,9132,072,848
    18January 11, 20153rd23,6672,096,515
    19January 18, 20155th15,4432,111,958
    20January 25, 20159th10,4752,122,433
    69January 3, 201622nd-2,339,898
    121January 1, 201749th-2,415,125
    173December 31, 2017--2,483,895
    225December 30, 201828th-2,531,708
    277December 29, 2019--2,550,152
    330January 3, 2021--2,550,841

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

    WeekWeek endingRankingUnits soldTotal units sold
    1December 7, 20141st227,527227,527
    2December 14, 20144th79,005306,533
    3December 21, 20144th78,927385,460
    4December 28, 20144th85,776471,236
    5January 4, 20154th58,008529,244
    6January 11, 20155th18,884548,128
    7January 18, 20156th12,858560,986
    8January 25, 201511th8,728569,714
    9February 1, 201514th6,398576,112
    10February 8, 201515th5,683581,796
    11February 15, 201518th6,118587,913
    12February 22, 201517th4,881592,794
    13March 1, 201517th4,936597,730
    14March 8, 201517th4,829602,560
    15March 15, 201527th--
    16March 22, 201527th--
    17March 29, 201540th--
    18April 5, 201541st--
    19April 12, 201537th--
    20April 19, 201534th--
    57January 3, 201625th-723,617
    109January 1, 201746th-818,544
    161December 31, 2017--861,575
    213December 30, 2018--867,934

    Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Double Gift Pack

    WeekWeek endingRankingUnits soldTotal units sold
    1December 14, 2014-1,2631,263
    3December 28, 2014--6,230
    56January 3, 2016--12,129

    Trivia

    In other languages

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    References

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