Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the fifth installment of the Super Smash Bros. series, and was developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Games. While this game and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS were developed simultaneously, the Nintendo 3DS version launched earlier due to its earlier completion of development.

Like with most other Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software titles, this title can be purchased at retail stores or from the Nintendo eShop, with the digital version requiring 15.7 GB of memory to be installed. Some Wii U models are not able to download this title, due to the amount of space that it requires.

Gameplay

Template:MoreImages Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U have some similarities and differences from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as well as differences between the two versions. Final Smashes and Footstool Jumping make a return, while the "tripping" mechanic has been removed. The pace of battles has also been stated to be in between Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Both games have the same roster of playable characters in order to keep them consistent. The movesets and animations of some returning characters were changed more significantly than during the transition from Super Smash Bros. Melee to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, with many returning characters having completely new moves, and major alterations (such as Pit). Aesthetically, the games are much more stylized and visually intense than previous entries, with the overall colors being bolder and brighter and many elements having been redone to stand out more.

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Main menu.

The Wii U version does not make much use of the GamePad's touch screen during gameplay. However, in addition to Off-TV Play, the Wii U GamePad can display in-battle stats, such as damage percentages. Like in all games, Smash has its traditional fighting game mode with its customized rules where four chosen fighters play on chosen stages. This includes the Stamina mode (where players get HP that decreases), Time (time limit), Stock (lives) and Coin Battle (winner is the one that collects the most coins). Special Smash also returns in this version, allowing players to battle under certain conditions.

Customization/cross-connectivity

Main article: Equipment

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Players can send customized fighters from one version to the other. Players can customize fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each. The Mii Fighters and Palutena, however, have custom special attacks that aren't variants of the original attacks; these are unlocked from the beginning. Players can also equip items to fighters to increase specific attributes (attack, defense, or speed) while sacrificing others. Up to three items can be equipped at a time, and some items provide additional side effects to the fighter.

Custom characters cannot be used in With Anyone online. Additionally, by connecting the two games the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version; alternatively, players can download the "Smash Controller" application off the Nintendo 3DS eShop to use their system as a controller.

8-Player Smash

An 8-Player Smash on Mario Galaxy.

A new game mode known as 8-Player Smash is also available. As opposed to the traditional four player battles Super Smash Bros. is known for, up to eight players can join a single battle. In this special game mode, most stages are restricted when five or six players are playing and even more when seven or eight are playing.

Smash Tour

The normal sized Smash Tour board.

Smash Tour is a new mode serving as the exclusive mode for the Wii U version. Smash Tour is a board game mode in which players (as Miis) travel around a board by spinning a wheel, collecting fighters and power-ups for their fighters scattered around the board. Players start with two fighters by default. If two players cross paths, then all players are pitted into a Smash battle for a reward, and the winner obtains a fighter from one of the other players. Players may also obtain items that can be used to trigger various effects, and random events may also occur on the board. Checkpoints are also scattered around the board which boost players' stats when they pass over them. After all the turns have ended, players fight in a Stock match using their stat boosts, their stock based on the fighters they collected. The player can choose between a small, normal-sized, and big board to play on.

Games & More

Special Orders

Main article: Special Orders

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Master Orders

In Special Orders, the player has the choice of playing either "Master Orders" or "Crazy Orders", referring to Master Hand and Crazy Hand. In their respective modes, Master Hand and Crazy Hand construct challenges for the player. Players purchase tickets in order to face challenges. In Master Orders, players purchase tickets in order to try one of three challenges, the reward depending on the difficulty; each ticket is used separately, and each challenge may only be tried once. Playing Crazy Orders requires the player to either use a pass or pay gold; the player can then play any number of challenges to rack up rewards within a set time limit before facing Crazy Hand in a final battle. If the player loses at any point they lose some of their rewards.

Events

Events return exclusively in the Wii U version of the game, in which players take on a series of themed battles. Events are arranged in a grid, however, and the path forward reveals itself when the player completes a given event. Players can also receive various rewards such as trophies, gold, and Special Orders passes by completing challenges. Like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, two player Events are also available.

Classic

The Wii U version's Classic Mode operates in a different manner from that of the 3DS version. It still maintains the intensity system in the 3DS version; players can spend gold to increase the intensity level, and if the player gets a Game Over, some of his/her rewards will be lost, and the intensity will lower by .5, unless the intensity level is set at 2.0.

Instead of paths, the player has to choose which group of fighters that he/she wants to fight. As many as seven opponents may be fought in a single stage. One of the opponents includes the rival, which is programmed to be harder than the other opponents. The longer the rival stays alive, the stronger it'll become. On some occasions, an intruder may pop up for one match; the intruder will either be giant-sized or metallic. Some opponents may even possess rewards, which can either be gold, trophies, custom parts, or a Crazy Orders Pass.

When the player KOs any opponents, their trophies will be displayed in the "Fighters Defeated" box. The defeated opponents can later be used as allies for any team battle matches. In team battles, opponents that the player's allies KO will also be added to the "Fighters Defeated" box.

There are a total of seven stages, with the first three stages consisting of battles against default opponents and the rival. For stages 4 and 5, the player will face an additional group of opponents, but they'll use their alternate color schemes; these opponents may also come equipped with their custom special moves. Stage 6 pits the player against the Fighting Mii Team, where he/she must KO twenty Fighting Miis. Stage 7 pits the player against Master Hand, but higher intensities will add Crazy Hand, and even Master Core to the mix. Unlike in the 3DS version, the player does not have the option to avoid fighting Crazy Hand on intensity levels 3.0 and higher.

Level	Intensity	Wager	Final Battle
Effortless	0.0 to 0.9	55 to 100	Master Hand
Easy	1.0 to 1.9	5 to 50	Master Hand
Standard	2.0 to 2.9	0 to 72	Master Hand
Tougher	3.0 to 3.9	80 to 188	Master Hand and Crazy Hand
Challenging	4.0 to 4.9	200 to 335	Master Hand and Crazy Hand
Heatin' Up	5.0 to 5.9	350 to 530	Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (5.1 or higher) (Master Edges, Master Shadow)
Extra Spicy	6.0 to 6.9	550 to 775	Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
Infernal	7.0 to 7.9	800 to 1205	Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
White Hot	8.0 to 8.9	1250 to 2105	Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))
Nothing Harder!	9.0	2200	Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))

All-Star

Unlike Classic, All-Star is almost the same as in the Nintendo 3DS version. Some differences include a larger rest area, and the reversed fighting order; in the beginning, players face the characters that debuted first, later finishing with the oldest fighters in the game.

Time period	Opponents	Stages
2015-2007	Greninja Lucina* Robin Dark Pit* Shulk Wii Fit Trainer Rosalina & Luma Bayonetta** Corrin**	Mario Galaxy Kalos Pokémon League Skyworld Coliseum Wii Fit Studio
2006-2001	Lucas** Lucario Ike Zero Suit Samus Toon Link Bowser Jr. Roy** Olimar Villager	Town and City Smashville Mario Circuit Pyrosphere Castle Siege Garden of Hope Pirate Ship**
1998-1994	Ganondorf Sheik Cloud** Jigglypuff Charizard Pikachu Mewtwo** Diddy Kong Ness	Onett Pokémon Stadium 2 Bridge of Eldin Kongo Jungle 64 Midgar**
1993-1991	Meta Knight Falco* Fox Wario* King Dedede Kirby Sonic	Halberd Orbital Gate Assault Lylat Cruise Gamer Windy Hill Zone Dream Land (64)**
1990-1986	Captain Falcon Yoshi Dr. Mario* Marth Mega Man Ryu** Palutena Pit	Wily Castle Woolly World Yoshi's Island Port Town Aero Dive Suzaku Castle**
1986-1984	Samus Zelda Link Bowser Peach R.O.B.* Duck Hunt*	Mushroom Kingdom U Mario Circuit (Brawl) Skyloft Norfair Duck Hunt Wrecking Crew Peach's Castle (64)** Hyrule Castle (64)**
1984-1980	Little Mac Luigi Donkey Kong Mario Pac-Man Mr. Game & Watch*	Delfino Plaza Luigi's Mansion Flat Zone X Pac-Land

* - Only available in the full All-Star mode.
** - Downloadable content. Only available in this mode after downloading, but it will be removed if the player deletes the game's DLC data. Inclusion does not affect any of the game's challenges.

Stadium

Target Blast.

Just like in the Nintendo 3DS version, three stadium games are playable. Home-Run Contest follows the same rules as in the previous installment but with an option to compete with four players. Target Blast now has three stages to play with instead of one, up to four players can participate, and the bomb is bigger in the second round, resulting a bigger explosion when that happens. Multi-Man Smash remains the same as in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Vault

Similar to the Nintendo 3DS version, the Vault allows players to view and buy Trophies and view records, tips, and replays as well as listen to the sound effects and music. In this version however, players can also view the games' promotional trailers, ending movies for the fighters, as well as play Masterpieces.

Trophies

Main article: List of trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

There are a total of 716 trophies in the Wii U version. In the Trophies menu, players have the option to buy Trophies from the Trophy Shop like in the Nintendo 3DS version. Trophy Rush is also available, though in this version up to two players can play. Like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Photo Studio allows the player to pose and resize their Trophies on various backgrounds and take pictures of them. Another new mode known as Trophy Box allows the player to fill boxes with trophies based on a given criteria, such as game series (Paper Mario, New Super Mario Bros.) or specific games (Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2).

Masterpieces

Masterpieces from Super Smash Bros. Brawl returns as a feature exclusively in the Wii U installment. It offers many short demos of past Nintendo games that can be played for a certain amount of time. The game can redirect the player to the Nintendo eShop where they may purchase the Virtual Console version of the game, if it is available on the service.

The following is a list of the Masterpieces:

• Super Mario Bros.
• Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
• Wrecking Crew
• Kirby's Dream Land
• Kirby's Adventure
• Kirby Super Star
• The Legend of Zelda
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
• Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (Japan only)
• Super Mario World
• Super Mario Kart
• Dr. Mario (Game Boy)
• Yoshi
• Mega Man 2
• F-Zero
• Pilotwings
• Pac-Man
• Balloon Fight
• Donkey Kong
• Punch-Out!!
• Metroid
• Super Metroid
• Kid Icarus
• EarthBound

Online Play

This game features online play similar to Super Smash Bros. Brawl in that players from all over the world can face others in matches. When playing With Friends, players can customize the rules to their liking. Voice chat is also available when playing With Friends, though like Mario Kart 8 it can only be used between battles. When playing With Anyone, two basic options are available: For Fun and For Glory. In For Fun mode, players battle on randomly-selected normal stages, excluding Final Destination, with all items turned on. Losses are not recorded in this mode. In For Glory mode, players only play on the flat, Final Destination versions of stages, without items. Players can either play standard Smash or Team Smash matches in both modes, and For Glory offers a 1-on-1 mode as well.

Conquest pits some of the game's various characters against each other, and players who win battles with them in With Anyone mode will add points to that character's score. After a few days, the winning fighter is revealed, players who took part in the conquest by playing as that character get rewarded with gold, and the next conquest begins.

Spectate mode allows players to view matches and bet gold on their outcome, view replays of past online matches, and view a map showing the players currently online.

Rather than an online leaderboard, the game makes use of a different type of ranking system, called "Global Smash Power". A player's GSP score is recorded for each of the various single-player modes, the number indicating how many players around the world they outrank.

Playable characters

The full character select screen, including all currently available DLC.

Including DLC characters, this installment features a total of 58 playable characters, counting the three types of Mii Fighter as one character. These consist of 37 veterans and 19 newcomers. Certain characters from previous Super Smash Bros. games have been removed from the rosters of both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions in order to keep them consistent, partly due to limitations with the Nintendo 3DS version. Unlike previous games in the series, with the removal of in-game transformations, Sheik, Zero Suit Samus, and Charizard are now standalone characters.

Mewtwo returns from Super Smash Bros. Melee as a downloadable, 50th character, releasing for free to Club Nintendo members who signed up for a promotion involving the purchase of both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. It was released as a paid download later on for those who did not register both versions. In addition, two more characters returned from previous installments as downloadable characters, namely Roy from Super Smash Bros. Melee and Lucas from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Four more newcomers made their debut as playable characters, Ryu from the Street Fighter series, Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII, Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates, and Bayonetta from the Bayonetta series. DLC characters do not have any custom special moves.

NOTE: Characters in italics are newcomers.

Unlocking criteria

Criteria
Character	Criteria I	Criteria II	Stage of battle
Falco	Clear Classic Mode	Play 10 matches	Orbital Gate Assault
Wario	Clear 100-Man Smash	Play 20 matches	Gamer (no microgames)
Lucina	Clear Classic Mode on intensity 5.5 or higher	Play 30 matches	Coliseum
Dark Pit	Clear All-Star mode on Normal	Play 40 matches	Palutena's Temple
Dr. Mario	Clear Master Orders on Hard	Play 50 matches	Delfino Plaza
R.O.B.	Clear Crazy Orders after 10 rounds and defeat Crazy Hand	Play 60 matches	Wrecking Crew
Mr. Game & Watch	Clear Classic Mode in intensity 2.0 or higher with 5 characters	Play 80 matches	Flat Zone X
Duck Hunt	Earn 1 KO in Cruel Smash	Play 100 matches	Duck Hunt
Mii Fighter	Create in Custom	N/A	N/A

Other characters

Character movesets

• F.L.U.D.D. (Mario attack)
• Toad (Peach attack)
• Mechakoopa (Bowser Jr. attack)
• Shadow Mario (Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash)
• Navi (Link taunt)
• Phantom (Zelda attack)
• Gordo (King Dedede attack)
• Chrom (Robin's Final Smash)
• Pikmin (Olimar attack)
• Lloid (Villager attack)
• Tom Nook (Villager's Final Smash)
• Timmy and Tommy Nook (Villager's Final Smash)
• Rush (Mega Man attack)
• Mega Man X (Mega Man's Final Smash)
• Mega Man Volnutt (Mega Man's Final Smash)
• MegaMan.EXE (Mega Man's Final Smash)
• Star Force Mega Man/Geo Stellar (Mega Man's Final Smash)
• Wild Gunman (Duck Hunt attack and Final Smash)
• Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and/or Clyde (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
• Galaga (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
• Galaxian (Pac-Man taunt)
• Gaplus (Pac-Man taunt)
• Mappy (Pac-Man taunt)
• Pooka (Pac-Man taunt)
• King (King & Balloon) (Pac-Man taunt)
• Souvalou (Xervious ship) (Pac-Man taunt)
• Boscononian (Pac-Man taunt)
• Hero (Tower of Duraga) (Pac-Man taunt)
• Hero (Dragon Buster) (Pac-Man taunt)
• Sky Kid (Pac-Man taunt)
• Rally-X Car (Pac-Man taunt)
• Unknown beholder-like creature (Pac-Man taunt)
• Unknown fuzzy troll-like creature (Pac-Man taunt)
• Don-chan (Pac-Man taunt)
• Dunban (Shulk's Final Smash)
• Riki (Shulk's Final Smash)

Stage cameos

Shy Guys (Mario Circuit (Brawl), Mario Circuit (Wii U)) Lubba (Mario Galaxy) Lumas (Mario Galaxy) Loftwings (Skyloft) Brewster (Town and City) Dr. Shrunk (Town and City) Gracie (Town and City) Crazy Redd (Town and City) Lloid (Town and City) Frillard (Town and City) Labelle (Town and City) Saharah (Town and City) Wendell (Town and City) Pelly (Town and City)

Mabel (Town and City) Timmy and/or Tommy Nook (Town and City) Joan (Town and City) Don Resetti (Town and City) Wisp (Town and City) Pete (Town and City) Celeste (Town and City) Phyllis (Town and City) Flicky (Windy Hill) Ricky (Windy Hill) Rocky (Windy Hill) Ridley (Pyrosphere) Kamek (Mushroom Kingdom U) Big Urchin (Mushroom Kingdom U)

Nabbit (Mushroom Kingdom U) Garchomp (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Hydreigon (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Axew (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Dragonite (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Infernape (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Pyroar (Kalos Pokémon League stage) Blaziken (Kalos Pokémon League stage) 5-Volt (Gamer stage) Metal Face (Gaur Plain) Yellow Devil (Wily Castle) Ridley (Pyrosphere)

Stage bosses

• Nabbit (Mushroom Kingdom U)
• Yellow Devil (Wily Castle)
• Ridley/Meta Ridley (Pyrosphere)
• Metal Face (Gaur Plains)
• Master Hand
• Crazy Hand
• Master Core

Stages

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U currently features a total of 53 stages, mostly based on Nintendo games released for home consoles, and the most stages out of any Super Smash Bros. game to date. Of these, 32 stages are new, while the others return from the previous three games. In addition, players have access to 41 stages by default and five more can be unlocked, for a total of 46 stages in the base game, while the other seven appear as downloadable content. Between the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U versions of the game, only seven stages are shared between each.

Unlike Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, this game has a full My Music feature, allowing players to change the frequency at which each song plays for every stage. Finally, every stage in the game has an "omega" ("Ω") variant, a completely flat stage similar to Final Destination.

Stages listed in italics are unlockable.

Stage	Description	Songs	Maximum # of players
			Normal	Omega
Normal Stages
Battlefield	The iconic and original stage that is Battlefield is very straightforward, with a base platform and three stationary platforms set in a sky of floating ruins and architecture. It keeps things simple, with more focus on ground game than tactical options.	Battlefield Multi-Man Smash Trophy Rush Credits (Super Smash Bros.): Ver. 2 Menu (Melee) Boss Battle (Melee) Multi-Man Melee 2 (Melee) Cruel Smash (Brawl) Battlefield (Brawl) Battlefield Ver. 2 (Brawl) Boss Battle Song 1 (Brawl) Menu	8	8
Big Battlefield	When 8 players are present, the double-sized Big Battlefield will be a better option to fight on than the regular Battlefield. Only then can madness truly ensue, thanks to more tactical options with the extra platforms. It still makes for a great starter stage like its smaller counterpart.		8	8
Final Destination	Like previous installments, Final Destination is a very simple stage, consisting of a single platform with no distractions or gimmicks. Also, every other stage can be played on a "Final Destination" form, represented by an omega symbol.	Final Destination Final Destination Ver. 2 Master Hand Menu (Melee): Ver. 2 Credits (Super Smash Bros.) Metal Battle (Melee) Final Destination (Melee) Giga Bowser (Melee) Final Destination (Brawl) Boss Battle Song 2 (Brawl) Master Core Master Fortress: First Wave Master Fortress: Second Wave	4	4
Mushroom Kingdom U (New Super Mario Bros. U)	This stage is based on various levels from New Super Mario Bros. U. On top of varied areas of different layouts and various obstacles found in other levels, Kamek appears to change the scenery, as well as Nabbit, who traps characters in his bag.	Ground Theme / Underground Theme Super Mario Bros. Medley Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley Fortress Boss (Super Mario World) Athletic Theme / Ground Theme Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.) Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U) Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2) Super Bell Hill	4	8
Mario Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy)	Designed after the Gateway Galaxy, this stage stays true to its origin of Super Mario Galaxy by having altered gravity, allowing for more unique battle tactics. It features elements from the Super Mario Galaxy games in the background.	Egg Planet Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme Super Mario Galaxy Egg Planet (Original) Gusty Garden Galaxy Theme of SMG2 Sky Station Bowser's Galaxy Generator Fated Battle The Great Tower Showdown 2 Champion Road The Grand Finale Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form	8	8
Delfino Plaza (Super Mario Sunshine)	This stage, returning from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, has players travelling across the Isle Delfino's main town, Delfino Plaza, from Super Mario Sunshine, where they'll fight on various areas around the plaza, from several islands to on top of the Shine Gate.	Delfino Plaza Ricco Harbor Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme Princess Peach's Castle Rainbow Cruise Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.) Main Theme (Super Mario 64)	4	4
Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)	This Mario Circuit is inspired by the gravity-defying variation from Mario Kart 8, modelled after a Möbius strip. It is a travelling stage, moving between locations of the track, from the side to even the inner straightaway. Shy Guys sometimes appear on the road from above, and act as obstacles.	Circuit (Mario Kart 7) Rainbow Road Medley Cloudtop Cruise Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8) Mario Kart Stadium Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8) Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 7) Mushroom Gorge Minigame Theme (Mario Party 9)	4	4
Mario Circuit (Brawl)* (Mario Kart series)	This stage returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Despite its name, it seems to be based on Figure-8 Circuit from Mario Kart DS. Shy Guys appear on both sides of the stage, and attack characters if touched.	Mario Circuit Luigi Raceway Waluigi Pinball Mario Tennis / Mario Golf Rainbow Road (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!) Title (3D Hot Rally) Excite Truck	8	8
Luigi's Mansion* (Luigi's Mansion)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, based on the titular mansion from Luigi's Mansion. The mansion itself isn't very strong, as the support poles can be broken, but it will eventually repair itself.	Luigi's Mansion Theme Luigi's Mansion Series Medley Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3) Underground Theme (Super Mario Land) On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental) Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword) Tetris Type A	8	8
Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)	A stage based on the Jungle from Donkey Kong Country Returns. Unique to this stage is the feature of dual plane battles - fighting can take place between the foreground and the background. Characters move between them through Launch Barrels, but players can't use them commonly, due to a temporary flame status that can blow up any of the cannons.	Gear Getaway Jungle Level Jungle Level Jazz Style Stickerbrush Symphony DK Rap Jungle Hijinxs Mole Patrol Battle for Storm Hill Mangrove Cove Swinger Flinger	4	8
Kongo Jungle 64*** (Donkey Kong Country)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. Based on Donkey Kong Country, this is a fairly simple stage with a few angled platforms, as well as Launch Barrels on either side of the stage.	Kongo Jungle Jungle Level Tribal Style Jungle Level Ver. 2 King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2 Donkey Kong Country Returns Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals)	8	8
75m* (Donkey Kong)	This stage returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Based on the 75m level from the Donkey Kong game originally released in arcades during 1981, it features many ladders, platforms, and obstacles. The retro Donkey Kong found here will even occasionally send springs from the left side to act as obstacles.	Donkey Kong Opening (Donkey Kong) Mario Bros. 25m Theme Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2 PictoChat	8	8
Skyloft (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)	A stage based on one of the most prominent locations in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It is a travelling stage, moving between various locations in Skyloft, from resident homes to on top of the Light Tower to the Statue of the Goddess.	Ballad of the Goddess / Ghirahim's Theme Main Theme / Underworld Theme Gerudo Valley Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle The Great Sea / Menu Select Tal Tal Heights Village of the Blue Maiden Ballad of the Goddess Lorule Main Theme	4	4
Bridge of Eldin* (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)	A stage which returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Based on a location from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the bridge acts as a main platform with two walk-outs. It can be occasionally broken, adding a temporary pit to the mix.	Main Theme Ver. 2 (The Legend of Zelda) Dark World / Dark World Dungeon Title (The Legend of Zelda) Hidden Mountain & Forest Ocarina of Time Medley Hyrule Field Theme Main Theme (Twilight Princess) The Hidden Village Midna's Lament	8	8
Temple** (The Legend of Zelda series)	A stage which had previously appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The stage is based on generic temples from The Legend of Zelda series, and in comparison to other stages, it is quite large, an interesting parallel to the size of said temples.	Great Temple / Temple Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks) Temple Theme Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda) Song of Storms The Dark World Gerudo Valley (Original) Dragon Roost Island Hyrule Main Theme Yuga Battle (Hyrule Castle)	8	8
Pyrosphere (Metroid: Other M)	Based on a location from Metroid: Other M. Enemies from that game occasionally appear and interfere with the battle. Ridley himself appears to interfere, but will join a player's side if attacked enough.	Vs. Ridley Title (Metroid) Escape Sector 1 Vs. Parasite Queen Vs. Meta Ridley Multiplayer (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes) Psycho Bits Nemesis Ridley Lockdown Battle Theme	8	8
Norfair* (Metroid series)	This stage is based on a location from Metroid, and returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Lava occasionally rises up, in which case the player can attempt to enter a capsule that appears for protection.	Main Theme (Metroid) Brinstar Brinstar Depths Norfair Ending (Metroid) Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior The Burning Lava Fish Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun) Marionation Gear	8	8
Woolly World (Yoshi's Woolly World)	A stage based on the released Wii U title, Yoshi's Woolly World. The stage moves between places, varying platform locations with each transfer, all with a soft and fabric-like texture.	Yoshi's Island Yoshi's Woolly World Obstacle Course (Yoshi's Island) Yoshi's Story Ver. 2 Ending (Yoshi's Story) Flower Field Wildlands Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island) Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island) Yoshi's Woolly World (Original) Paper Mario Medley Try, Try Again Tough Guy Alert!	4	4
Yoshi's Island** (Super Mario World)	A stage returning from Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Based on Yoshi's Island as it appears in Super Mario World, it features many elements from that game, with a sloped design and Turning Blocks acting as platforms until attacked.	Super Mario World Medley Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) Yoshi's Island (Melee) Title / Ending (Super Mario World) Yoshi's Story	8	8
The Great Cave Offensive (Kirby Super Star)	Based on the underground labyrinth from Kirby Super Star, this is the largest stage in the game, with many different obstacles and objects that can be used. If a character touches a lava point at 100% damage or higher, they will be instantly KO'd.	The Great Cave Offensive Butter Building Ver. 2 King Dedede's Theme Ver. 2 Forest/Nature Area Green Greens Ver. 2 Green Greens (Melee) Squeak Squad Theme Celestial Valley Frozen Hillside The Adventure Begins Through the Forest Floral Fields	8	8
Halberd* (Kirby Super Star)	A stage returning from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It circles around Meta Knight's Halberd ship. The platform can even land on the ship, where its Combo Cannon becomes an obstacle in of itself, either shooting a laser and grabbing opponents with its arm.	The Legendary Air Ride Machine King Dedede's Theme Butter Building Gourmet Race (Brawl) Meta Knight's Revenge Vs. Marx 0² Battle Boss Theme Medley	4	8
Orbital Gate Assault (Star Fox: Assault)	A stage based on the Orbital Gate from the Star Fox series, specifically during the Aparoid invasion from Star Fox Assault. The platform layout constantly changes as the ships and the Aparoid missiles move around. If Fox and Falco aren't present during a match, a conversation between the Star Fox crew can be activated.	Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream Star Wolf's Theme / Sector Z Corneria Main Theme (Star Fox 64) Area 6 Space Battleground Break: Through the Ice Star Wolf (Star Fox: Assault) Tunnel Theme (X-Scape)	4	4
Lylat Cruise* (Star Fox series)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is a fairly simple stage with some platforms, and remains stationary throughout the match. However, the fighters are on the back of a ship, and will tilt the layout throughout the match.	Space Armada Main Theme (Star Fox) Corneria (Brawl) Theme from Venom Star Wolf Area 6 Ver. 2 Tunnel Scene (X)	8	8
Kalos Pokémon League (Pokémon X and Pokémon Y)	This stage is based on the Kalos region's take on the Pokémon League, a reoccurring location in the Pokémon series, featuring the main hall and Blazing, Ironworks, Flood, and Dragonmark chambers. Each chamber features obstacles themed to their Pokémon types, and Legendary Pokémon who will change up the battle at times.	Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y) Battle! (Champion) / Champion Cynthia Route 10 N's Castle Medley Battle! (Reshiram / Zekrom) Route 23 Battle! (Team Flare) Pokémon Center (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue) Battle! (Team Galactic) Route 209 (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl) Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y) Victory Road (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y) Battle! (Champion) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)	4	8
File:Estadio Pokémon 2 SSBWiiU.png Pokémon Stadium 2* (Pokémon series)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The layout constantly changes, and the hazards change depending on the current "type" variation the stage is on.	Pokémon Main Theme (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue) Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl) Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town / Pewter City) Pokémon Gym / Evolution (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue) Poké Floats Pokémon Stadium Pokémon Stadium 2 Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire) Victory Road (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire)	8	8
Port Town Aero Dive* (F-Zero series)	A stage that returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It moves around an F-Zero themed track, with cars occasionally appearing as obstacles.	Mute City Ver. 3 Mute City Mute City Ver. 2 White Land Fire Field Big Blue Mute City (Original) Red Canyon Car Select Dream Chaser Devil's Call in Your Heart Climb Up! And Get the Last Chance! Brain Cleaner Shotgun Kiss Planet Colors Golden Forest (1080° Snowboarding)	4	4
Onett** (EarthBound)	This stage previously appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl and is based on the town area from Earthbound. It is one of the smaller stages, and cars will rapidly appear, which serve as obstacles.	Onett Magicant / Eight Melodies (Mother) Onett Theme / Winters Theme Smiles and Tears Pollyanna (I Believe in You) Snowman Mother 3 Love Theme Porky's Theme Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise	8	8
Coliseum (Fire Emblem series)	A stage based on a generic Coliseum from the Fire Emblem series. At first glance, it appears to be a very simple stage, but a large platform will, at some point, rise from the ground.	The Devoted Coliseum Series Medley Fight 1 (Fire Emblem Gaiden) Meeting Theme Series Medley Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Medley Time of Action Id (Purpose) Duty (Ablaze) Conquest (Ablaze) Glory of Heracles Attack (Soma Bringer)	4	4
Castle Siege* (Fire Emblem series)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It moves between phases, each having a different platform layout.	Fire Emblem Theme Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon Medley With Mila's Divine Protection (Celica Map 1) Winning Road - Roy's Hope Attack (Fire Emblem) Preparing to Advance Crimean Army Sortie Against the Dark Knight Power-Hungry Fool Victory Is Near Ike's Theme	8	8
Flat Zone X (Game & Watch)	A combination of the Flat Zone stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee and the Flat Zone 2 stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. As such, it features elements from both of those stages.	Flat Zone 2 Flat Zone Dr. Mario Chill (Dr. Mario)	6	8
Palutena's Temple (Kid Icarus: Uprising)	A large stage based on a location from Kid Icarus: Uprising. It features many platforms and hazard that characters must negotiate. Pit, if present on the stage, is also able to communicate with Palutena and Viridi to get advice on his opponents.	Boss Fight 1 (Kid Icarus: Uprising) In the Space-Pirate Ship Wrath of the Reset Bomb Lightning Chariot Base Destroyed Skyworld Magnus's Theme Dark Pit's Theme Hades's Infernal Theme Thunder Cloud Temple Weyard	8	8
Skyworld* (Kid Icarus)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The platforms present on the stage can be temporarily broken, allowing players to fall through them while broken.	Underworld Title (Kid Icarus) Overworld Kid Icarus Retro Medley	6	8
Gamer (Game & Wario)	A stage based on one of the games that can be played in Game & Wario. 5-Volt constantly appears, and any characters caught in her gaze will be launched. Players can used the layout to hide from her when she is present, however.	Gamer Ashley's Song (JP) Ashley's Song WarioWare, Inc. WarioWare, Inc. Medley Ruins (Wario Land: Shake It!) PERFORMANCE Dragon Battle	4	8
Garden of Hope (Pikmin 3)	A stage based on a location from Pikmin 3. As well as featuring many platforms, a Peckish Aristocrab will occasionally appear to destroy some of the structures present. Though, some Pikmin will come soon after to repair them.	Stage Select (Pikmin 2) Mission Mode (Pikmin 3) Stage Clear / Title (Pikmin) Environmental Noises World Map (Pikmin 2) Main Theme (Pikmin) Forest of Hope Garden of Hope	4	8
Town and City (Animal Crossing: City Folk)	A stage based on both the player's town and the city from Animal Crossing: City Folk. It moves between the two locations, with the characters and background changing respectively. The stage itself is quite simple, with few platforms. The time of day is affected by the Wii U system's built-in clock.	Plaza / Title (Animal Crossing: City Folk / Animal Crossing: Wild World) Tour Kapp'n's Song Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street Bubblegum K.K.	8	8
Smashville* (Animal Crossing: Wild World)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is similar to Town and City in design, but does not feature the city background (as this stage is based on Animal Crossing: Wild World, which did not feature the city). The time of day, like Town and City, is affected by the Wii U system's built-in clock.	Title (Animal Crossing) Tortimer Island Medley Go K.K. Rider! 2:00 a.m. (Animal Crossing) Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store The Roost	8	8
Wii Fit Studio (Wii Fit)	A stage based on the Wii Fit series. The stage features a mirror that will change occasionally to a silhouette demonstrating yoga poses, and platforms designed after Wii Balance Boards.	Super Hoop Skateboard Arena (Free Mode) Wii Fit Plus Medley Rhythm Boxing Mischievous Mole-way Core Luge Bathtime Theme Bathtime Theme (Vocal Mix) Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Menu (Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!)	8	6
Boxing Ring (Punch-Out!!)	A stage based on the Punch-Out!! series. The edges of the ring section of the stage act as springs, and can be used to get to the stage's top. The light fixture present can damage players as it falls.	Jogging/Countdown Minor Circuit Minor Circuit Theme Title (Punch-Out!!) World Circuit Theme Culdcept Shin Onigashima Medley Tomorrow's Passion	4	4
Gaur Plain (Xenoblade Chronicles)	Based on the area from Xenoblade Chronicles, the stage is a widely opened area with a multitude of platforms. Metal Face will attack fighters at night, and can destroy the platforms.	Gaur Plain Xenoblade Chronicles Medley Engage the Enemy Gaur Plain (Night) Time to Fight! An Obstacle in Our Path Mechanical Rhythm You Will Know Our Names The valedictory elegy	8	8
Duck Hunt (Duck Hunt)	A stage based on the game Duck Hunt. If ducks are attacked, they are "shot", and the dog in the background holds them up afterwards. The trees present on the stage act as platforms.	Duck Hunt Medley Balloon Trip The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley Clu Clu Land Famicom Medley NES Remix 2 Title Theme Swan Lesson (Art Academy)	8	8
Wrecking Crew (Wrecking Crew)	This stage stays true to its origin of the NES game, Wrecking Crew, though with a big overhaul in design. The bombs, the falling floors, or the barrels can trap characters temporarily and the bombs in particular can destroy the floors.	Wrecking Crew Medley Wrecking Crew Retro Medley Balloon Fight Medley Ice Climber Icicle Mountain Stack-Up/Gyromite Mach Rider Lip's Theme (Panel de Pon)	4	8
Pilotwings (Pilotwings)	A stage based on two areas from the Pilotwings series. As it travels between locations, characters battle on planes. The match starts on the classic red bi-plane from the original Pilotwings, before shifting onto the modern yellow bi-plane from Pilotwings Resort.	Light Plane Light Plane (Vocal Mix) Turbo Jet Pedal Glider Light Plane (Original) Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger ST01 Roll Out, Wonderful 100!	4	4
Wuhu Island (Wii Sports Resort)	A stage taking place on Wuhu Island; a location which first appeared in Wii Sports Resort. It is a travelling stage, with altering layouts respectively.	Wii Sports Series Medley Wii Sports Resort Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2 Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports) Title Theme (Wii Sports Resort) Tetris: Type B Style Savvy: Trendsetters Pop Fashion Show	4	4
Windy Hill Zone (Sonic Lost World)	A medium-sized stage, based on the first area from the Lost Hex, found in Sonic Lost World. It features many different types of platforms, including a large wheel with rotating platforms.	Windy Hill - Zone 1 Green Hill Zone Angel Island Zone Open Your Heart Live & Learn Escape from the City Sonic Heroes Wonder World Right There, Ride On His World (Instrumental) Seven Rings in Hand Knight of the Wind Rooftop Run Reach for the Stars	8	8
Wily Castle (Mega Man 2)	A stage based on Wily Castle from the Mega Man series (although this iteration appears to be specifically based on Mega Man 2). The Yellow Devil will appear at points, and interfere with the battle.	Mega Man 2 Medley Cut Man Stage Quick Man Stage Air Man Stage Spark Man Stage Shadow Man Stage Mega Man Retro Medley Mega Man 2 Retro Medley Mega Man 3 Retro Medley Mega Man 4-6 Retro Medley	4	8
Pac-Land (Pac-Land)	A stage based on the game PAC-LAND. It is a scrolling stage, moving between locations from said game.	PAC-MAN'S PARK / BLOCK TOWN PAC-MAN PAC-MAN (Club Mix) Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1 Namco Arcade '90s Retro Medley 2 Libble Rabble Retro Medley Sky Kid Retro Medley Metro-Cross Retro Medley Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley Bravoman Retro Medley	6	4
Extra Stages
Dream Land (64)*** (Kirby series)	A stage returning from Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee as paid-for DLC. It is based on the main location of the Kirby series. It is Kirby, Meta Knight, and King Dedede's homeland. Whispy Woods appear here and occasionally blows wind to push any characters off the stage. Bronto Burts and King Dedede appear in the background of the stage.	Gourmet Race (64) Ice Cream Island Gourmet Race (Melee) Planet Popstar Forest Stage The World to Win	8	8
Suzaku Castle (Street Fighter II)	A stage based on Ryu's home stage in Street Fighter II. The stage has four wooden platforms; the two to the right have walkoffs, while the left side has one small platform above another small platform. There are signs that can be broken, but they do not have any influence on gameplay.	Ryu Stage Ken Stage Ryu Stage Type A Ken Stage Type A Ryu Stage Type B Ken Stage Type B	8	8
Miiverse (Miiverse)	A stage available as free DLC from the 1.0.8 version. It is based on Miiverse (Nintendo's social website service), and posts from players can be displayed in the stage's background. This stage can't be played online.	Mii Plaza Mario Paint Medley Nintendo Land Medley Tomodachi Life Wii Shop Channel Freaky Forms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley Save the World, Heroes! Dark Lord Title (Big Brain Academy) Blue Birds Monkey Watch Title Theme (Nintendo Land) Final Results (Wii Party U)	4	4
Peach's Castle (64)*** (Super Mario 64)	A stage returning from Super Smash Bros. and released July 30, 2015. This stage has a tower with a moving board and a thin, pass-through platform, as well as two slanted platforms hovering in mid-air. A bumper is situated above the stage and can knock unwary players around the stage.	Peach's Castle Stage Main Theme (Super Mario 64) Slide Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (Original) Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)	8	8
Hyrule Castle (64)*** (The Legend of Zelda series)	A stage returning from Super Smash Bros. and released on July 30, 2015. This stage plays out on the top of the castle, featuring a flat area to the left, floating platforms in the middle, and an undercover area to the right. Every 30 seconds, a whirlwind appears, able to catch players and fire them up into the air, which can KO them at high percentages.	Hyrule Castle Stage The Legend of Zelda Medley Hyrule Field Theme Overworld Theme (The Legend of Zelda) Overworld Theme (A Link to the Past) Termina Field	8	8
Super Mario Maker (Super Mario Maker)	A stage based on Super Mario Maker and was released on September 30, 2015.	Style Switch: Ground Theme Title (Super Mario Maker) Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. Medley Ground Theme / Underground Theme Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.) Princess Peach's Castle Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) Underground Theme (Super Mario Land) Super Mario World Medley Yoshi's Island (Melee) Fortress Boss (Super Mario World) Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3) Title / Ending (Super Mario World) Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.) Athletic Theme / Ground Theme Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2) Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U) Peach's Castle Stage Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (Original) Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2) Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) (Original) Ground Theme (Super Mario World)	8	8
Pirate Ship* (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)	A returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and was released on September 30, 2015.	Dragon Roost Island The Great Sea / Menu Select The Legend of Zelda Medley Dark World / Dark World Dungeon Tal Tal Heights Song of Storms Gerudo Valley (Original) Gerudo Valley Ocarina of Time Medley Village of the Blue Maiden Termina Field Ballad of the Goddess	4	8
Midgar	Midgar is the city from Final Fantasy VII. Midgar is pretty shares similar style to Battlefield. During the battle, Summons appears and attacks the battlefield and the combatants. It was announced on the November 12, 2015 Nintendo Direct and will be packaged with Cloud Strife.

^* - Returning stages from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
^** - Returning stages from Super Smash Bros. Melee
^*** - Returning stages from Super Smash Bros.

Unlocking criteria

Criteria
Kongo Jungle 64	Clear the "The Original Heavyweights" Event
Pokemon Stadium 2	Clear the "When Lightning Strikes" Event
Flat Zone X	Break 100 blocks in Trophy Rush as Mr. Game & Watch
Smashville	Clear the "Playing Tricks" event
PAC-LAND	Play all maps in Smash Tour
Duck Hunt	Defeat at least one opponent in Solo Cruel Smash in Multi-Man Smash

Items

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U feature many new items. Both versions feature the same types of items.

Normal items

75 items, 26 of which are new, appear in the games.

New items

Back Shield Beehive Beetle Bombchu Boomerang Boss Galaga Bullet Bill Cucco Daybreak

Drill Fairy Bottle Fire Bar Grass Gust Bellows Hocotate Bomb Killer Eye Master Ball Ore Club

POW Block Rocket Belt Special Flag Spiny Shell Steel Diver Super Leaf Treasure Chest X Bomb

Returning items

Assist Trophy Banana Peel Barrel Beam Sword Blast Box Bob-omb Bumper Bunny Hood Capsule CD Crate Deku Nut Dragoon Fire Flower Food Franklin Badge Freezie Golden Hammer

Gooey Bomb Green Shell Hammer Heart Container Home-Run Bat Lightning Lip's Stick Maxim Tomato Metal Box Motion-Sensor Bomb Mr. Saturn Party Ball Pitfall Poison Mushroom Poké Ball Ray Gun Rolling Crate

Sandbag Screw Attack Smart Bomb Smash Ball Smoke Ball Soccer Ball Spring Star Rod Super Mushroom Super Scope Superspicy Curry Starman Team Healer Timer Trophy Unira Warp Star

Assist Trophies

In both games, Assist Trophies return. 37 Assist Trophies are featured, of which 21 are new, and the other 18 are returning from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

New Assist Trophies

Ashley Chain Chomp Color TV-Game 15 Dark Samus Dillon Dr. Kawashima Elec Man

Ghirahim Ghosts Isabelle Magnus Midna Mother Brain Nightmare

Phosphora Riki Sablé Prince Sheriff Skull Kid Starman Takamaru

Returning Assist Trophies

Andross Devil Dr. Wright Hammer Bro Infantry and Tanks Jeff

Kat and Ana Knuckle Joe Lakitu and Spinies Lyn Metroid Nintendog (French Bulldog)

Saki Amamiya Samurai Goroh Shadow the Hedgehog Starfy Tingle Waluigi

Pokémon

Just like the Assist Trophies, Nintendo has implemented the use of Pokémon. This set of Pokémon features more focus on the fifth and sixth generations, but still features Pokémon from previous generations. The Wii U and 3DS versions have the same amount of Pokemon. 40 different species are featured, of which 23 are new.

New Pokémon

Abomasnow Arceus Chespin Darkrai Dedenne Eevee Fennekin Fletchling

Genesect Giratina Gogoat Inkay Keldeo Kyurem Meloetta Oshawott

Palkia Snivy Spewpa Swirlix Victini Xerneas Zoroark

Returning Pokémon

Bellossom Deoxys Electrode Entei Gardevoir Goldeen

Kyogre Latias & Latios Lugia Meowth Metagross Mew

Moltres Snorlax Staryu Suicune Togepi

Reception

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has received critical acclaim, praising its variety of modes and character selection.

Reviews
Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Jose Otero, IGN	9.8/10	Nearly every aspect of Smash Wii U seems fine-tuned not only to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but also to be accessible to new players. Once they’re hooked, it draws them in deeper with a set of great modes and tempting rewards. There’s just so much here, and I’ve rarely seen a game with so many enjoyable and replayable ideas in a single package. Playing eight-player matches and classic four-player brawls are only the beginning, and I don’t see a reason to stop playing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U for a long time.
Aggregators
Compiler		Platform / Score
Metacritic		92
GameRankings		92.39%

Within three days of launch in North America, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sold over 490,000 units, making it the fastest-selling Wii U title in North America. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U also won the award for the "Best Fighting Game" at The Game Awards 2014.

Updates

Note that the most recently released software update must be downloaded in order to access Online. In addition, most updates invalidate replay data created before that update, making them unplayable.

1.0.1

Release date: November 21, 2014
On the same day as the release of the game, update version 1.0.1 was released for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The update makes fixes to enhance gameplay stability. For those who pre-ordered the game digitally, the update is part of the game download.

1.0.2

Release date: January 29, 2015
The second update was released January 29, 2015, the update's download size is 316 MB, and it updates the game to version 1.0.2. It is also required for online play. The update adds 15 additional stages to 8-Player Smash mode, nine standard and six omega forms, in addition to making other minor fixes.

1.0.6

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U's players of these countries (in blue) can send and recive photos, replays, custom stages and Mii characters via online.

Release date: April 15, 2015
The third update for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released the same day as the Mewtwo downloadable content for Club Nintendo members as well as the additional Mii suits, updating the game directly to version 1.0.6, the same as the current version of the Nintendo 3DS game. In addition to adjusting the character balance, the update adds a prompt to the Notifications menu to take players directly to the Nintendo eShop to purchase downloadable content. The update also adds Share mode to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, allowing players to post, view, and download replays, photos, Mii Fighters, and custom stages online. The update also adds six additional Ω versions of stages to 8-Player Smash mode. The update also adds compatibility with the first set of released downloadable content.

1.0.7

Release date: April 23, 2015
For the game's fourth update, a glitch in interpreting Global Smash Power for Mewtwo was fixed that prevented players from accessing Online, since the data was interpreted as invalid.

1.0.8

Release date: June 14, 2015
The fifth game update allows for the game to receive the latest set of downloadable content. The Miiverse stage, along with Dreamland N64 has been added into the game, and individual communities have been created for every character allowing users to post comments to cheer that fighter on. Various other gameplay adjustments have also been made.

1.0.9

Release date: July 2, 2015
This update simply makes unspecified gameplay changes.

1.1.0

Release date: July 30, 2015
The version 1.1.0 update adds Tournament mode to the game, as well as the ability to post saved replays to YouTube. This also adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released July 31. In addition, upon downloading, players receive the K.K. Slider Outfit and Hat for free.

1.1.1

Release Date: September 30th, 2015
Version 1.1.1 adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day. The update also makes various gameplay changes.

1.1.2

Release Date: October 8, 2015
For update version 1.1.2, the only update to the game is a fix for a glitch which makes Diddy Kong unable to be grabbed after being hit with a multi-hit attack while shielding.

Downloadable content

Fourteen downloadable features have been released thus far, consisting of five stages and four playable characters. Mewtwo was released in April 2015; owners of both versions that registered the games in Club Nintendo received the DLC for free. Lucas, Roy and Ryu were released in June 2015. The stages Miiverse, Dream Land (64) and Suzaku Castle were also released in June 2015, while Peach's Castle (64) and Hyrule Castle (64) were released in July, and Pirate Ship and Super Mario Maker were released in September. Finally, four waves of additional Mii Costumes have been released alongside the characters and stages.

Bundles also exist which allow players to purchase entire waves or specific portions of the downloadable content.

amiibo

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U natively features amiibo support, and is the first Wii U game to feature amiibo compatibility. Using these figures allows players to have the figure's character appear in the game and fight, either with or against the player or against each other. Every time an amiibo competes in battle, it increases its level and battle stats, the highest level being fifty. Its moves are also customizable. The Super Smash Bros. line of amiibo launched alongside the Wii U game as the first line of amiibo figurines; the Super Smash Bros. line is being released in waves, with every fighter planned to receive an amiibo.

Soundtrack

The cover to the soundtrack.

Main article: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack

A two-disc soundtrack for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U was distributed exclusively to Club Nintendo members who registered a copy of both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS game before January 13, 2015. The red disc contains tracks from the Nintendo 3DS game, while the blue disc contains tracks from the Wii U game.

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U beta elements

According to Masahiro Sakurai on Famitsu, he was planning on adding the Ice Climbers for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, but despite the characters running without problems on the Wii U version, the team had trouble getting the Ice Climbers working in the Nintendo 3DS, as Masahiro Sakurai stated that the fighters in the 3DS version would be running at 60 frames per second.

Staff

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U staff

Glitches

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U glitches

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In The Mushroom Kingdom U stage if Yoshi loses his last stock he can get stuck inside of Nabbit. The egg will stay inside of Nabbit until he leaves the stage. The details of this glitch are still unknown.

Gallery

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  Wii U version logo

External links

• Official Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U website