Super Smash Bros. Brawl review

Super Smash Bros. Brawl takes second place as the best Wii game for groups. Nintendo's page lists a roster that runs from Mario, Link, Donkey Kong and Pikachu to new arrivals Meta Knight, Pit, Zero Suit Samus and Wario, plus guests Snake and Sonic. A Stage Builder lets players design their own arenas. Control options are broad: the Wii Remote held sideways, the Wii Remote with Nunchuk, the Classic Controller or a GameCube Controller, which matters on early Wii models that have GameCube ports. Up to four people can play in the same room. Online play, which Nintendo promoted at launch, ended with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on May 20, 2014, and stage sending through WiiConnect24 ended in June 2013, so this is now a couch game. DKOldies lists a used disc at $36.99, cheaper than Galaxy 2 and Mario Kart Wii.

Who it is for

Groups of up to four friends who want a local multiplayer game for game nights.

Price

Used disc from $36.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $36.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Roster includes Mario, Link, Donkey Kong, Samus, Pikachu and guests Snake and Sonic
• New fighters include Meta Knight, Pit, Zero Suit Samus and Wario
• Stage Builder for designing your own arenas
• Four control setups, including the GameCube Controller
• Up to 4 players, rated PEGI 12

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: GameCube Controller support suits Wii consoles with GameCube ports
• Strength: Stage Builder adds content beyond the main roster
• Strength: $36.99 used is below the list average
• Weakness: Online brawls ended with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on May 20, 2014
• Weakness: Stage sharing via WiiConnect24 ended on June 28, 2013
• Weakness: Rated PEGI 12, higher than the Mario picks

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Players: 1 to 4
• Age rating: PEGI 12
• Controllers: Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller, GameCube Controller
• Used price: $36.99 at DKOldies

Where it ranks

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is No. 2 in our Best Wii Games verdict.