Fan Vote Declares Super Smash Bros. Ultimate the Best Nintendo Game Ever
Most debates about the greatest Nintendo games of all time are dominated by titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario World, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Despite that, a fan vote has named a completely different 2018 fighting game as the best game ever released by the iconic company, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Who Voted 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' The 'Best Nintendo Game of All Time?'
Similar to the website Ranker, One 100s allows readers to vote on a wide array of categories and then creates lists based on the results, which can shift as more users weigh in. As of June 6, 2026, the website's ranking of the "best Nintendo Games of all time," based on those votes, has a fascinating top choice as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate holds the top spot.
Given that Nintendo has built a reputation as the family-friendly video game company, having a fighting game chosen as its best title seems surprising. While it may not be the typical choice, there is no denying that the team behind Super Smash Bros. Ultimate created a truly incredible game. Between the frenetic pace, vast array of music, gorgeous graphics, and the staggering amount of content, it was masterfully crafted. Of course, no discussion about what made the game a fan favorite would be complete without looking at its mind-boggling roster.
The game featured most of the most beloved characters from across the Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Final Fantasy, Animal Crossing, and Star Fox franchises. It also incorporates Mr. Game & Watch, Sonic, the Wii Fit Trainer, Solid Snake, Little Mac, Ryu, Cloud, and Mega Man. They even included Duck Hunt, a playable character that combines the Dog and one of the ducks from the original Duck Hunt. Ultimately, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was clearly designed as a love letter to Nintendo in the best ways. Now, a group of fans has returned that love with their votes
The Top 10: One 100s' "Best Nintendo Games of All Time"
- No. 10 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- No. 9 Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- No. 8 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- No. 7 Super Mario 64
- No. 6 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- No. 5 Metroid Prime
- No. 4 Pokémon Red and Blue
- No. 3 Splatoon 3
- No. 2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- No. 1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM.