The 8 Best Fighting Games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox & PC

The 8 Best Fighting Games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox & PC

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Developer: Nintendo | Platform: Nintendo Switch | Release Date: December 7, 2018| Age Rating: 12 and up

What is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo released the 5th part of their fighting series in 2018 and improved the game again. The Super Smash series is a classic among fighting games. The first part “Super Smash Bros.” hit the market in 1999. Back then, you could still compete against each other on the Nintendo 64 with the classic Nintendo characters and fight to your heart’s content.

You can choose from over 75 fighters and compete on dozens of battlefields. You play online and offline with friends or unlock new characters in a huge single-player campaign.

Smash Bros Ultimate
Play more than 70 characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The goal of the game is to throw your opponents off the battlefield and knock them out. The one who stays on the field the longest wins the game. You can customize all your games and set your own rules.

Who fights here? The character selection is huge. You can play virtually all characters from Nintendo and even many guest characters like Sonic or Snake. Even Pokémon are playable.

Why fighting here is particularly good: 

  • The Nintendo setting is well presented, characters create an authentic atmosphere that brings back nostalgic feelings
  • A huge campaign mode allows you to unlock more characters and spirits that can enhance your fighters
  • A balanced roster and special attacks of the fighters give each character a reason to exist
  • Rule settings in multiplayer mode offer a lot of variation, where you can compete against the clock or against opponents of varying strengths
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Who is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a game for the whole family. The characters are known across all age groups, and the game also appeals to an older audience.

Super Smash Bros. looks back on nearly 20 years of history. The newest game in the series exceeds the older versions once again. So if you ever had a Super Smash Bros. game, you can’t go wrong with the latest version.

The controls of the game are more complex than those of other fighting games and require some practice. Those seeking a challenge and already experienced in fighting games will find satisfaction here. Not without reason is the game competitive.

Moreover, Super Smash Bros. scores with players who are always looking for something new. There are regularly more fighters introduced, bringing fresh air to the game.

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If you are a fan of Nintendo games, you will definitely enjoy this and can play your favorite characters.

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