Nintendo released Super Smash Brothers for 3DS, the latest entry in Nintendo’s all-star fighting franchise since 2008’s Super Smash Brothers Brawl, on October 3rd, 2014.
This fourth installment also marks the series’ first appearance on a handheld system. A home console Wii U version will be released November 21.
Super Smash Brothers for 3DS (SSB43DS) continues the trend of “guest” characters from non-Nintendo franchises, with icons Mega-Man and Pac-Man joining the fight.
SSB43DS also sees the addition of new fighters from popular Nintendo franchises such as Animal Crossing, Super Mario Bros, and Fire Emblem as well as first-time representatives from relatively obscure Nintendo franchises Punch-Out!! and Xenoblade.
Although many characters return, Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series and franchise veterans Ice Climbers did not make the cut.
Game director Masahiro Sakurai has stressed that the character roster and core mechanics will remain the same between both versions of the game.
However, some stages and modes will remain exclusive to each version. Smash Run is a new 3DS-exclusive mode where players scavenge for stat-boosting items in a large, pre-defined map for 5 minutes before facing off against computer players or fellow humans in a final contest, ranging from a simple battle to a race to the finish.
Along with a wealth of single player content, the game supports local and online multiplayer.
“I love how I can now smash whenever and wherever I want,” said senior Nicholas Yiv.
With new characters and maps SSB43DS seems to have earned a permanent place in the pocket of any Nintendo fan.
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