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'''''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''''' is the [[Wii U]] version of the fourth installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and was developed by [[Sora Ltd.]] and [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Games]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/06-21-2012/message Nintendo Direct 06-21-2012: Message from Masahiro Sakurai]</ref> While this game and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' were developed simultaneously, the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version launched earlier due to its earlier completion of development. | '''''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''''' is the [[Wii U]] version of the fourth installment of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and was developed by [[Sora Ltd.]] and [[Bandai Namco Entertainment|Bandai Namco Games]].<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/06-21-2012/message Nintendo Direct 06-21-2012: Message from Masahiro Sakurai]</ref> While this game and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' were developed simultaneously, the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version launched earlier due to its earlier completion of development. | ||
Like with most other Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software titles, this title can be purchased at retail stores | Like with most other Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software titles, this title can be purchased at retail stores and could be purchased from the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] until March 27, 2023, with the digital version requiring 15,700 MB (approx. 15.3 GB) of memory to be installed. Due to the amount of space that it requires, standard set Wii U consoles cannot download this title without an external storage device, but deluxe set Wii U consoles can. | ||
The game could be played over [[Nintendo Network]], but the service was terminated on April 8, 2024, making the game no longer playable online.<ref name=Shutdown> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=October 4, 2023|title=As of early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1709418623566020975|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref><ref name=ShutdownUpdate> {{cite|author=@NintendoAmerica|date=January 23, 2024|title=Update: as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.|url=https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1749963072998166670|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 17, 2024}}</ref> | |||
A follow-up title for the [[Nintendo Switch]], ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', was released four years after ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' on December 7, 2018. | A follow-up title for the [[Nintendo Switch]], ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', was released four years after ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' on December 7, 2018. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:SSBWIIUTitle.jpg|thumb|200px|Title screen.]] | [[File:SSBWIIUTitle.jpg|thumb|200px|Title screen.]] | ||
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{{main|Equipment}} | {{main|Equipment}} | ||
[[File:Rosalina-Custom-SSBWiiU.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Rosalina-Custom-SSBWiiU.jpg|thumb]] | ||
Players can send customized fighters from one version to the other. Players can customize fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each. The Mii Fighters and Palutena, however, have custom special attacks that aren't variants of the original attacks; these are unlocked from the beginning. Players can also equip items to fighters to increase specific attributes (attack, defense, or speed) while sacrificing others. Up to three items can be equipped at a time, and some items provide additional side effects to the fighter.<ref>[ | Players can send customized fighters from one version to the other. Players can customize fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each. The Mii Fighters and Palutena, however, have custom special attacks that aren't variants of the original attacks; these are unlocked from the beginning. Players can also equip items to fighters to increase specific attributes (attack, defense, or speed) while sacrificing others. Up to three items can be equipped at a time, and some items provide additional side effects to the fighter.<ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/wiiu-3ds/us/howto/entry2.html]</ref> | ||
Custom characters cannot be used in With Anyone online. Additionally, by connecting the two games the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version<ref>S. Good, Owen (September 13, 2014). [ | [[File:Super Smash Bros. Smash Controller title screen 2D.webp|left|thumb|Smash Controller's title screen.]] | ||
Custom characters cannot be used in "With Anyone" online. Additionally, by connecting the two games the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version<ref>S. Good, Owen (September 13, 2014). [https://www.polygon.com/2014/9/13/6145039/super-smash-bros-on-will-u-will-allow-players-to-use-a-3ds-as-a]. Polygon. Retrieved September 15, 2014.</ref>; alternatively, players were able to purchase the "Smash Controller" application that was released on June 14, 2015 from the Nintendo 3DS eShop to use their system as a controller.<ref>Ishaan. (June 14, 2015.) [https://www.siliconera.com/you-can-now-use-your-3ds-to-control-super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-without-a-copy-of-the-game/ You Can Now Use Your 3DS To Control ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' Without A Copy Of The Game]. Siliconera. Retrieved June 15, 2015.</ref> The "Smash Controller" application requires 314 [[Memory Card|blocks]] (40.1 MB) to be installed. | |||
===Exclusive modes=== | ===Exclusive modes=== | ||
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|[[Meta Knight]]<br>[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]*<br>[[Fox]]<br>[[Wario]]*<br>[[King Dedede]]<br>[[Kirby]]<br>[[ | |[[Meta Knight]]<br>[[Falco Lombardi|Falco]]*<br>[[Fox]]<br>[[Wario]]*<br>[[King Dedede]]<br>[[Kirby]]<br>[[Sonic]] | ||
|[[Halberd]]<br>[[Orbital Gate Assault]]<br>[[Lylat Cruise]]<br>[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]<br>[[Windy Hill Zone]]<br>[[Dream Land (Super Smash Bros.)|Dream Land (64)]]** | |[[Halberd]]<br>[[Orbital Gate Assault]]<br>[[Lylat Cruise]]<br>[[Gamer (stage)|Gamer]]<br>[[Windy Hill Zone]]<br>[[Dream Land (Super Smash Bros.)|Dream Land (64)]]** | ||
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!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:FoxSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Fox]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]] | !align=center colspan="2"|[[File:FoxSSB4.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Fox]][[File:StarFox Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]] | ||
|Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow. | |Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow. | ||
|Standard - [[Fox | |Standard - [[Fox#Blaster|Blaster]]<br>Side - [[Fox#Fox Illusion|Fox Illusion]]<br>Up - [[Fox#Fire Fox|Fire Fox]]<br>Down - [[Fox#Reflector|Reflector]] | ||
|[[Fox | |[[Fox#Landmaster|Landmaster]] | ||
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!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Pikachu Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Pikachu]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]] | !align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Pikachu Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Pikachu]][[File:Pokemon Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]] | ||
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|[[Mega Man#Mega Legends|Mega Legends]] | |[[Mega Man#Mega Legends|Mega Legends]] | ||
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!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Sonic Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[ | !align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Sonic Artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>[[Sonic]][[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px|class=invert]] | ||
|The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks. | |The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks. | ||
|Standard - [[Sonic | |Standard - [[Sonic#Homing Attack|Homing Attack]]<br>Side - [[Sonic#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]<br>Up - [[Sonic#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]]<br>Down - [[Sonic#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]] | ||
|[[Sonic | |[[Sonic#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]] | ||
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!align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Mii Brawler artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>''[[Mii Brawler]]''[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|25px|class=invert]] | !align=center colspan="2"|[[File:SSB4 - Mii Brawler artwork.png|120x120px]]<br>''[[Mii Brawler]]''[[File:SmashBros Emblem.png|25px|class=invert]] | ||
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|ChiSM=All-Stars Exciting Great Melee for Wii U | |ChiSM=All-Stars Exciting Great Melee for Wii U | ||
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