For the first time in a very long time, the Smash series will not be part of the Evo fighting game tournament, as Super Smash Bros Ultimate has not been included in the Evo Online lineup.
Forced to move online due to the current Pandemic, this year's Evo will include some of the best fighting games that come with rollback netcode, like Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, Killer Instinct, Them's Fightin' Herdes and Skullgirls 2nd Encore. The decision to not include Super Smash Bros Ultimate to the lineup, despite its popularity, is likely related to the horrible online experience that makes it difficult to hold a serious tournament.
Online play in the Smash series has always been far from being great, and it is a shame that the situation hasn't been improved in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, as the game is definitely among the best entries in the series ever created.
But you might notice something in this review - a distinct lack of complaints. Well, much of the game is, of course, taken straight from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, including characters, many animations and effects, but that's it. It has so much new and changed that it feels completely distinct from that game, and the handheld form factor is another fantastic plus. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate really does include everything Smash of the past has offered and more, but it needs, perhaps, more new stages and costumes. They certainly wouldn't go amiss.
The Evo Online tournament will take place over five weekends, starting from July 4th.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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