A Less Intimidating Smash
Going back to this game after Ultimate is super weird because it doesn't even seem like the same series. It's murderously slow and plodding by comparison with a severely limited roster and a mere sliver of the features that would appear in the sequels. And yet, it's still the best one to bust out at a party because it's incredibly FUN. Before Smash Bros became serious sports, it was a goofy party game.
Going back to this game after Ultimate is super weird because it doesn't even seem like the same series. It's murderously slow and plodding by comparison with a severely limited roster and a mere sliver of the features that would appear in the sequels. And yet, it's still the best one to bust out at a party because it's incredibly FUN. Before Smash Bros became serious sports, it was a goofy party game.