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{{Infobox Game | {{Infobox Game | ||
| title = Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | | title = Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[Image:Boxart-wiiu.png|250px]] | ||
| caption = North American boxart. | | caption = North American boxart. | ||
| developer = [[Bandai Namco]]<br>[[Sora Ltd.]] | | developer = [[Bandai Namco]]<br>[[Sora Ltd.]] | ||
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| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| designer = [[Masahiro Sakurai]] | | designer = [[Masahiro Sakurai]] | ||
| engine = [[Havok]] | | engine = [[Havok (company/engine)|Havok]] | ||
| version = | | version = | ||
| released = November 21, 2014 {{flag|North America}}<br>November 28, 2014 {{flag|Europe}}<ref>Facebook Wii U Italia - https://www.facebook.com/WiiUItalia/posts/697289303700437</ref><br>November 28, 2014 {{flag|South Africa}}<br>November 29, 2014 {{flag|Australia}}<br>December 6, 2014 {{flag|Japan}} | | released = November 21, 2014 {{flag|North America}}<br>November 28, 2014 {{flag|Europe}}<ref>Facebook Wii U Italia - https://www.facebook.com/WiiUItalia/posts/697289303700437</ref><br>November 28, 2014 {{flag|South Africa}}<br>November 29, 2014 {{flag|Australia}}<br>December 6, 2014 {{flag|Japan}} | ||
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'''''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu for Wii U}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers for Wii U'') is one of two games in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' pair, and the home console counterpart to {{for3ds}}. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two. | '''''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''''' ({{ja|大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U|Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu for Wii U}}, ''Great Fray Smash Brothers for Wii U'') is one of two games in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series released as part of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' pair, and the home console counterpart to {{for3ds}}. Although most gameplay elements are shared between the two versions, there are several elements which distinguish the two. | ||
The game is playable on the [[Wii U]] with a variety of [[controller]] options, including the [[Wii U GamePad]], the [[Wii U Pro Controller]], the [[GameCube controller]] via an adapter, | The game is playable on the [[Wii U]] with a variety of [[controller]] options, including the [[Wii U GamePad]], the [[Wii U Pro Controller]], the [[GameCube controller]] via an adapter, and a [[Nintendo 3DS]] that is running [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|the 3DS version]] or a [[Smash Controller|special app]]. | ||
''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was officially released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, and was followed by Europe on November 28, 2014, Australia and New Zealand on November 29, 2014, and Japan on December 6, 2014 | ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' was officially released on November 21, 2014 in the Americas, and was followed by Europe on November 28, 2014, Australia and New Zealand on November 29, 2014, and Japan on December 6, 2014. | ||
==Opening movie== | ==Opening movie== | ||
The [[opening movie]] for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is composed of footage from both gameplay and the various [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|character introduction trailers]] shown since the game's reveal, barring the trailer for [[Duck Hunt]]. | The [[opening movie]] for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is composed of footage from both gameplay and the various [[List of Super Smash Bros. 4 character trailers|character introduction trailers]] shown since the game's reveal, barring the trailer for [[Duck Hunt]]. | ||
{{#widget:YouTube|id= | {{#widget:YouTube|id=jEg86qr9Y14}} | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
The playable roster is the same between both versions of ''SSB4''. | The playable roster is the same between both versions of ''SSB4''. | ||
=== | ===Characters=== | ||
{{SSB4 character table}} | {{SSB4 character table}} | ||
===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
The two versions of ''SSB4'' have separate sets of available stages; only 12 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The stages from the Wii U version are more heavily based on home console games. The Wii U version features a total of 55 stages (46 excluding [[DLC]]), consisting of 34 new stages and 21 | The two versions of ''SSB4'' have separate sets of available stages; only 12 stages appear in both the Wii U and 3DS versions. The stages from the Wii U version are more heavily based on home console games. The Wii U version features a total of 55 stages (46 excluding [[DLC]]), consisting of 34 new stages and 21 familiar ones. The following stages are available in the Wii U version: | ||
[[File:Stage Select SSB4-Wii U Normal.jpg|thumb|250px|The stage select for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', showing the normal stages.]] | [[File:Stage Select SSB4-Wii U Normal.jpg|thumb|250px|The stage select for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', showing the normal stages.]] | ||
[[File:Stage Select SSB4-Wii U Extra.jpg|thumb|250px|The stage select for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', showing the extra stages.]] | [[File:Stage Select SSB4-Wii U Extra.jpg|thumb|250px|The stage select for ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', showing the extra stages.]] | ||
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*[[8-Player Smash]] | *[[8-Player Smash]] | ||
==Features | ==Features of the Wii U version== | ||
*The Wii U version is compatible with a set of [[amiibo]] figurines utilizing the Wii U GamePad and {{S|wikipedia|near field communication}}. By using their respective figurine, players can give an [[AI]] character [[Character customization|custom moves]] and level them up to level 50. The game is the first to utilize the GamePad's NFC function under the amiibo branding. | *The Wii U version is compatible with a set of [[amiibo]] figurines utilizing the Wii U GamePad and {{S|wikipedia|near field communication}}. By using their respective figurine, players can give an [[AI]] character [[Character customization|custom moves]] and level them up to level 50. The game is the first to utilize the GamePad's NFC function under the amiibo branding. | ||
* | *The Wii U version lacks the optional dark outlines around playable characters present in the 3DS version, though still has the colored outlines for team battles. | ||
*The Wii U version features different collectible [[trophy|trophies]] than the 3DS version, with a greater focus on elements from home console games. | |||
*The Wii U version features different collectible [[trophies]] than the 3DS version, with a greater focus on elements from home console | |||
*The Wii U version sees the return of ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[My Music]] option, with a large selection of tracks available for each stage. | *The Wii U version sees the return of ''Brawl''{{'}}s [[My Music]] option, with a large selection of tracks available for each stage. | ||
*The Wii U version supports off TV play. | *The Wii U version supports off TV play. | ||
*Three exclusive new modes: | *Three exclusive new modes: Special Orders, 8-Player Smash, and Smash Tour. | ||
*The | *The Trophy Box is exclusive to the Wii U version. | ||
**Additionally, three modes which were in ''Brawl'' but not in {{for3ds}}, | **Additionally, three modes which were in ''Brawl'' but not in {{for3ds}}, Coin Battles, Special Smash and Event Mode, return. | ||
*Ness, Jigglypuff, Ganondorf and Bowser Jr. are starter characters, unlike | *Ness, Jigglypuff, Ganondorf and Bowser Jr. are starter characters, unlike in the 3DS version. | ||
==Demo== | == Demo == | ||
A demo of the Wii U version was available at retail stores with a Wii U kiosk. It featured the entire starting roster of characters and stages, but like its 3DS counterpart, was locked to two minute time matches with items on for normal stages (but turned off for Ω stages). | A demo of the Wii U version was available at retail stores with a Wii U kiosk. It featured the entire starting roster of characters and stages, but like its 3DS counterpart, was locked to two minute time matches with items on for normal stages (but turned off for Ω stages). | ||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
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*This is the first time where [[Greninja]], [[Dark Pit]], [[Lucina]], [[Robin]], and [[Corrin]] appear on a home console. | *This is the first time where [[Greninja]], [[Dark Pit]], [[Lucina]], [[Robin]], and [[Corrin]] appear on a home console. | ||
**Additionally, this game is the only appearance on the Wii U (excluding Virtual Console and Super Mario Maker costumes) for [[Zero Suit Samus]], [[Ness]], [[Lucas]], [[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Roy]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[R.O.B.]], [[Shulk]], [[Duck Hunt]], [[Mega Man]], [[Ryu]], [[Dr. Mario]], and [[Cloud]]. | |||
**This game was also the first (but not last) appearance on the Wii U for [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Fox]], [[Falco]], [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Villager]], excluding Virtual Console. | |||
**If Virtual Console is counted, only Greninja, Ike, Lucina, Robin, Corrin, Dark Pit, and Cloud have this distinction. | |||
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the first game in the series not to be released first in Japan. | *''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the first game in the series not to be released first in Japan. | ||
*''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is the Wii U's [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-smash-bros-breaks-wii-u-sales-records/1100-6423811/ fastest selling title], surpassing the previous holder of the title, ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. In North America alone, Nintendo sold over 490,000 digital and physical copies of the game in three days. | *''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' is currently the Wii U's [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-smash-bros-breaks-wii-u-sales-records/1100-6423811/ fastest selling title], surpassing the previous holder of the title, ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8}}''. In North America alone, Nintendo sold over 490,000 digital and physical copies of the game in three days. | ||
**Sales of the | **Sales of the Gamecube Bundle and Adapter were so popular in the United States that there was an immediate shortage of the Adapter upon launch of the game, leading to significantly inflated prices from online dealers; at one point, {{s|wikipedia|Amazon.com}} featured prices [http://arcadesushi.com/wii-u-gamecube-adapters-sold-out-everywhere-online-prices-skyrocket/ in excess of $110 USD] for the Adapter. | ||
*This is the | * This is the first game in the series where all 12 characters from the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' are [[starter character|starters]]. | ||
*The game's Japanese release date happens to coincide with the birthday of late Nintendo president [[Satoru Iwata]]. | *The game's Japanese release date happens to coincide with the birthday of late Nintendo president [[Satoru Iwata]]. | ||
**November 21st, the game's North American release date, was also the release date of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' in Japan. | **November 21st, the game's North American release date, was also the release date of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' in Japan. | ||
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*This is the first game in the series where there is only one way to hear a character's [[Star KO]] scream (outside the [[Sound Test]]). | *This is the first game in the series where there is only one way to hear a character's [[Star KO]] scream (outside the [[Sound Test]]). | ||
*This is the only game in the series that has no unlockable {{uv|Pokémon}} characters. | *This is the only game in the series that has no unlockable {{uv|Pokémon}} characters. | ||
**This is also the | **This is also the only game in the series since ''Smash 64'' that has no unlockable {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} characters. | ||
*This is the only game in the series in which Vs. mode is not required for 100% completion | ***Due to this, the {{uv|Mario}} universe is the only universe to have unlockable characters in every game is the series. | ||
*This is the only game in the series in which Vs. mode is not required for 100% completion. | |||
*This is the only game to lack the appearance of a [[Fly Guy]]. | *This is the only game to lack the appearance of a [[Fly Guy]]. | ||
*This would be the last game in the series to have the announcer speaking between fights during the pre-match loading screens in Classic Mode. Starting in | *This would be the last both versions of the game in the series to have the announcer speaking between fights during the pre-match loading screens in Classic Mode. Starting in Ultimate, the announcer's voice wouldn't be heard during the pre-match loading screens in Classic Mode. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
