November 10th 2023.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is the latest crossover fighting game to take a shot at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's throne. After the first game was met with a lukewarm response, Nickelodeon has come back with a sequel that has made several improvements. While they are certainly noticeable, they don't seem to be enough to set the game apart from its rivals.
The core mechanics are what you would expect from a platform fighting game, with strong and special attacks, aerial dodging, and dodging rolling all being part of each character's skillset. The addition of a slime meter also adds an extra layer of depth, allowing you to soup up your special attacks or activate a super ability specific to each character.
Where the game really shines is its roster. It is far more eclectic and diverse than its predecessor, with characters like Grandma Gertie, Jimmy Neutron, and the Angry Beavers operating as two characters in one. Every character has a unique personality, making experimenting in the training dojo an enticing prospect.
There is also a greater variety of modes, with an actual campaign added to the standard arcade, online, and quick play options. While the idea is great, the execution falls short, with the same 1v1 matches, enemy horde encounters, and tepid mini-games making it a bit of a repetitive slog.
On the plus side, the online suite is slick and smooth, with cross-play allowing for quicker match-ups. However, there is no real incentive to keep coming back, with bland and uninformative extras, and a lack of worthwhile progression.
Ultimately, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a step up from its predecessor, but it is still lacking in content to make it stand out from its rivals. Despite its improvements, it still feels like a missed opportunity and one that will likely be forgotten in the months to come.
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