Recording summary · June 2025
Super Smash Bros Ultimate is INSANE On Nintendo Switch 2 ｜ Performance Review
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Overview
Daniel gave Super Smash Bros. on the Switch 2 a rating of 4.2 out of 10, expressing boredom with its platform-fighter mechanics compared to traditional fighting titles like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, and preferring Mario Kart.
Matchmaking on the Switch 2 suffered from low activity and delays, taking two to three minutes in a waiting lobby to locate a 1v1 match instead of a 4v4 game.
The visuals and frame rates remained solid on the Switch 2, mirroring the original Switch version without any noticeable performance enhancement.
Themes
Super Smash Bros. gameplay mechanics and comparison to other fighting titles and Mario Kart.
Switch 2 graphical performance and matchmaking speed.
Purchasing recommendations and score for Super Smash Bros. in 2025.
Recording equipment issues during commentary production.
Future franchise direction and release timeline.
Developments
Daniel re-recorded six minutes of commentary after discovering the wrong microphone had been selected during the initial recording session.
Daniel waited in an online matchmaking lobby for two to three minutes before entering a 1v1 match.
Uncertainties & gaps
The release date for a new Super Smash Bros. game remains unknown, as no new title has been announced.
Daniel is uncertain what new features could be introduced to the franchise aside from lighting improvements, potential new characters, or a more complicated combat system.