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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the latest entry in Nintendo's popular crossover fighting game. It has a roster that features several characters from other franchises.
The game was originally released in 2018. The company has since put out several updates adding new content. It also has a massive community that makes it seem like support for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will continue for a long time to come.
The crossover fighting game has a lot of mechanics and little nuances. These make it difficult for beginners to get comfortable. Fortunately, this tips and tricks guide will help you learn what you need to know to start mastering the brawl.
Master the Basics
The basics of the game are pretty simple and easy to learn. However, they are fairly hard to actually master. Your goal is to simply eliminate your opponents and be the last one left standing in the field, according to ScreenRant.
Matches take place on a 2D arena and every character will lose a stock (life) or points when they are knocked into the blast zone at any edge of the screen. This also happens if they are kept from getting back on the stage after getting knocked off.
You can adjust a variety of settings to make matches either more challenging or a lot more forgiving depending on your preference and skill level. You can also change if you are fighting against friends.
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Learn Characters' Special Moves
Every single character in Super Mario Bros. Ultimate has their own set of attacks and special moves. The latter is particularly important because they can be your greatest asset during a match.
There are characters who can fire long-range projectile attacks, reflect attacks, use special mechanics, or let you move around in various ways.
It is recommended to read through your preferred character's specific specials in the in-game guides via the pause menu to know what they can do.
Don't Spam Attacks
When you first start out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it can be tempting to spam the same attack you learn that is relatively useful. However, doing this gives diminishing returns and should be avoided in general, said IMore.
This is when you do a move in quick succession it does less damage over time. This means that you should have several other attacks in your arsenal to spice up your combos and give your enemies a run for their money.
Learn the Layout of the Maps
The game features more than stages right from the start. This is a relatively high number for players who are just coming into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Understanding the layout of the maps is crucial. It will help make sure that you don't get surprised or get caught off-guard by your opponents.
Every stage has its own unique quirk that you should look out for in order to get the upper hand in any match. This also means that you need to split your focus when fighting between your enemies as well as the map itself, according to Redbull.
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