I have long been a fan of the Super Smash Bros. series. From its inception on the classic Nintendo 64, through Melee on the Gamecube and Brawl on the Wii, the series has been well regarded, and for good reason. The combination of a deep roster of favorite Nintendo characters with a chaotic but incredibly deep combat system is something special. My ...]]>
First off, what is an amiibo? These are Nintendo's version of Skylanders or Disney Infinity figures that do more than just look pretty. They can be used in various ways, such as unlocking in-game content, as well as be used to save personal data on the figure itself.
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I was worried that most, if not all, of the game would focus solely on single or multiplayer features, but luckily I was completely wrong. Yes, we can still set one to two computer opponents on one team and have one to three friends on the other, but that could be done since the beginning of the series. What modes specifically encourage a co-operative experience? At least four that we know of right now: