I think this game is pretty good. A little violent but there is not blood so it's fine with me.
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
(2008, Video Games - Fighting, Rated T, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Fun, cartoonish, multiplayer Wii fighting game.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Super Smash Bros. Brawl was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know this title -- at its core -- is a fighting game, so those opposed to violence of any kind shouldn't buy this for their kids. This brawler is over-the-top and cartoonish; the fighters don't look real; and there's no blood, gore, or excessive violence. This game handles hand-to-hand combat in a non-realistic and less-graphic way than most fighting games. It's fun to play with up to four friends on the same Wii, or online. The "crude humor" warning likely refers to the character, Wario, who lets out gas from his buttocks!
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What’s the Story?
Ever wanted to see who would win in a fight between Mario and Sonic? Now you can in SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL for the Nintendo Wii. Veteran Nintendo fans are familiar with the idea behind these cartoon fighting games: Duke it out with and against popular Nintendo mascots such as Mario, Link, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and Wario -- each with their own unique abilities and power attacks. Now you also have access to new playable characters from other video games, including the Zero Suit Samus (from Metroid: Zero Mission), Meta Knight (from the Kirby games), Pit (from Kid Icarus), and even Solid Snake (from Konami's Metal Gear Solid), and Sonic (from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series). The goal is to use your special way of fighting so effectively that you weaken your opponent and they fall off their platform.
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Is It Any Good?
Having all of these familiar and beloved characters in one game is a treat, not to mention you need to unlock new characters by winning matches since not everyone is available right from the get-go. Up to four players can compete together on one Wii, which makes this a great game to play with friends. New to the series is online play, so you can brawl against friends on another Wii in another city, which works surprisingly well. There's also a new lengthy story-driven mode called The Subspace Emissary, which is essentially a side-scrolling game where one or two players fight against more difficult "boss" characters.
Another aspect of this game that makes it so good is the ability to customize the game. You can tweak everything from the character's special powers, weapons, and moves to the musical score and how the game is controlled (whether you prefer Wii Remote, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller, or the GameCube controller). You can even design your own levels to share online with friends. This eagerly anticipated title is great fun for those new to the franchise or longstanding followers.
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Released on 03/09/2008, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor)
ESRB rating: T (for Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Very fun for tweens
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
fun multiplayer game for kids
it is a great game for kids. it isnt too violent but charachters get beat up alot. there is also bathroom humor wich may make immature kids turn pretty rude. it is easy to play once you know what the controls are but it is pretty hard at first.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
I'm Surprised.
I have this game and I have to say, it is amazing. Although I was very surprised by the references given. One of the two special guests, Solid Snake, is from a game series that is definitely not for children. It also has references to No Heroes, another violent and explicit game that was not intended for people under the age of 17. But still, despite this, Brawl remains THE best fighting game, either to date or ever. I was very saddened to find that this was the "brawl to end them all".
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Good for ages 10 and up.
It is very fun to play.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
cool game
This game is fairly fun for younger audiences. I recommend this for ages 8+ because its just cartoony violence.
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