Is the ORIGINAL Super Smash Bros Really That GOOD?

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Midas got a bad haircut - BE NICE :D I replayed the original Super Smash Bros. in 2026 to see if the game that started the "Old Gods" of gaming still holds up. Following my retrospectives on Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine, I wanted to return to the N64 era to determine if this 27-year-old classic is a masterpiece or just broken. With the 2026 landscape of Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) rumors reaching a fever pitch, many fans are wondering if a Smash 64 NSO release is finally coming to the Switch 2. In this deep-dive review, I analyze the unique hit-stun physics, the "jank" of the original roster, and why the movement feels so different compared to modern entries. I explore the "Verification Phase" of the game's mechanics from Board the Platforms to the Final Destination showdown with Master Hand—to see if you should actually play this today. Whether you're a veteran looking for that nostalgia hit or a new player curious about where the series began, this video provides the ultimate Satisfied Watch Time experience. We dive into the "Intent Engine" of the 1999 original to see if it delivers on the promise of its legacy. If you enjoyed my I Replayed Super Mario 64 video, make sure to check out the full N64 retrospective playlist. Don't forget to vote in the Community Tab poll to let me know who your original main was! Follow StrawHatMidas everywhere: TikTok | Twitter/X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube Shorts → @StrawHatMidas Join the Discord to talk Mario and Nintendo → Link in Bio! #SuperSmashBros #Smash64 #Nintendo64 #GamingRetrospective #NSO #StrawHatMidas