Go with what works

Published March 10, 2008 4:00am ET



Brawl” takes the formula that made “Melee” one of the best games on the Gamecube and… well… barely change it at all.

With an incredible cast of characters and levels, old an new, “Melee” delivers fan-favorite gameplay with updated graphics and items.

The new smash ball allows players to unleash a devastating attack that will usually result in an instant kill, if they hit with it. Each character has a unique attack tied to their gaming past.

The game doesn’t use any of the Wii’s signature motion control, instead you can plug in your Gamecube controllers and play with all the same controls as “Melee.”

With new saved replays and a ton of unlockable content, including demos of the original games the characters are from, “Brawl” is a must-have for any Wii owner.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

*****

» System: Wii

» Genre: Fighting

» Price: $49.99