Got a Nintendo Switch and staring at that cartridge wondering what to do with it? Let me tell you about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — the game that turns family game night into full-on chaos, and honestly? That's the best kind of night.
Think of it like a big ol' table tennis match where your kitchen supplies decided to fight each other. Mario punches Pikachu, Link throws a sword at Sonic, and somehow a giant Pokemon shows up and starts swinging everything in sight. It sounds wild because it absolutely is.
Getting Started Is Stupid Simple
Pop the cartridge into your Switch (or download it from the eShop if you're living that digital life), and you'll be greeted with a menu that practically says "just press a button already." You'll pick your character and drop right into the action — no lengthy tutorials or complicated setup screens.
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If you've ever played any kind of fighting game before, you already know more than you think. If not? Grab a friend, pick any character, and start mashing buttons. You'll figure it out faster than trying to fold a fitted sheet.
Understanding the Basics
The goal is straightforward: knock your opponents off the stage. Each character has a percentage meter that goes up the more they get hit, and at some point, they'll just... fly into the oblivion. That's when you win.
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There are left and right buttons to move around and A or B buttons for attacks. Plug in your two Joy-Cons and you're good to go — it's like playing with a toy sword that makes sound effects.
Dodge, jump, and try not to fall off the edge. Falling off the edge feels about as graceful as tripping on a sidewalk crack, but honestly, that's part of the fun.
Picking Your Fighter
There are almost 90 characters in the roster, so there's someone for literally every personality. Whether you enjoy being sneaky, aggressive, or standing far away and throwing stuff like you're launching fireworks, you're covered.
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Start with an easy character like Mario or Kirby to get your feet wet. I always tell friends to pick Kirby first — the cute fuzzball is surprisingly tough and forgiving for beginners.
Multiplayer Magic
The real magic happens with friends and family. You can play up to eight players on one console with multiple Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers, and things get hilariously messy fast.
My cousin once grabbed a Switch Pro Controller mid-fight and started swinging it like he was in a real-life brawl. We still laugh about that, years later — and isn't that kind of the point? Games create memories.
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Why You Should Give It a Shot
You don't need to be a "gamer" to enjoy this. Just like you don't need to be a chef to burn toast and still have a great time cooking with friends.
Smash Bros. is loud, competitive, ridiculous, and endlessly replayable. It's the perfect get-together game when bored on a Friday night or when someone visits and you both go "what should we do?"
So go ahead — plug in that Switch, hand someone a controller, and let the chaos begin. Life's too short not to have fun with a sword-wielding plumber on your TV screen.