Available exclusively on Nintendo Switch
1 to 8 players, locally (or online with a paid subscription)
Saying that this month will once again be about Nintendo is an understatement. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a pure concentrate of the Japanese brand, with practically all of its franchises represented. It verges on indigestion, but that is in keeping with the end-of-year festive theme.
“ With 74 playable fighters, more than 100 stages and more than 800 music tracks, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch is not just the biggest crossover title in video game history, it is also the fastest-selling game on a Nintendo home console in Europe”, the press release proudly declares. With announcements like that, it is easy to imagine this game will end up under a great many Christmas trees in a few days. Without wanting to be a killjoy, do not expect to spend a calm and peaceful holiday as a result; frenzy is the order of the day.
SSBU, as it is nicknamed, falls into the fighting game category, which implies a very high level of concentration, dexterity and skill. Each player chooses a character with their own range of moves, then they find themselves face to face and try to land as many strikes as possible, pressing the controller buttons very quickly, while dodging the opponent’s counter-attacks. After weakening the opponent sufficiently, the aim is to eject them from the arena with a powerful attack.
Attentive parents can raise the following subjects after a particularly absorbing game:
– Self-control is also part of fair play
– Anger and frustration are understandable in this context, but must not be a justification for disrupting family life (shouting, for example).
– Winning a match requires a very thorough knowledge of the game mechanics (movements, strikes, dodges, etc.), which can be given credit
– Becoming a competitive player does not just mean playing game after game, but requires studying one’s wins and losses in order to improve
Happy holidays and happy gaming!
niels.weber@semperludo.com
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