@Marlotix you're right, SPM was definitely a bit divisive between fans, but its another example where i think "awful" is a little too strong. people definitely loved SPM.

@blueblur98 also an example of a game that i think didn't have strong enough feelings either way. people kinda like it now, people kinda liked it then, overall its a PS2 mascot platformer. maybe pac-man fans have a strong opinion about it but generally i dont think it was terribly noteworthy.

Brawl is one i'd like to get a few more opinions on. you're right about the reception circa 4 and the reception nowadays, but i dont think it was received poorly on launch. i remember it being an absolute smash hit (LAWL) just by virtue of it being smash, let alone its individual quality. maybe other witness reports can tell me im misremembering, but i dont think it was an awful reception either. it is the best smash doe

i appreciate all the suggestions and the banter regardless