《任天堂明星大亂鬥 for Nintendo 3DS》（日文名：大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Nintendo 3DS / 英文名：Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS）是由Sora Ltd.與Bandai Namco Games共同開發、任天堂發行，於2014年推出的動作對戰遊戲，是《大亂鬥》系列首次登上掌機平台之作。延續系列核心特色，以多位任天堂旗下與其他遊戲公司合作的知名角色為主角，展開快節奏的多人格鬥亂鬥，並針對掌機特性進行了專門的設計與調整。

在劇情方面，與系列傳統一樣，並不以傳統故事模式為主軸。雖然沒有連貫的劇情主線，但仍提供具結構性的單人遊玩模式，尤其是「大冒險模式」（Smash Run），這是3DS版本的專屬內容。在「大冒險模式」中，可選擇任一角色進入五分鐘的探索地圖，擊敗敵人、收集強化道具、提升角色能力值（如速度、跳躍力、攻擊力等），最後參與一場隨機規則的終極對戰。這種形式雖無文字劇情，但透過豐富的敵人設計與地圖探索，營造出類似RPG的成長體驗，使角色育成與即時對戰結合，更富變化性與挑戰性。

在操作設計方面，遊戲基本延續系列慣用的簡易操作系統。每位角色可使用普通攻擊、必殺技、跳躍、防禦與閃避等基本動作，並透過不同方向鍵結合攻擊按鈕，施展出多樣化的連段與技能。3DS版本對應掌機的配置，以A鍵為普通攻擊、B鍵為必殺技，方向鍵或搖桿可調整技的種類，而L/R鍵則用於防禦或抓取。雖然按鍵配置較簡化，但操作手感仍保有流暢與反應性。開發團隊也特別優化角色與動作的輸入延遲，確保在掌機平台上仍能提供接近家用主機的戰鬥節奏。

遊戲中的角色陣容十分龐大，包含瑪利歐、林克、薩姆斯、皮卡丘、星之卡比等任天堂人氣角色，也收錄如Sonic、Mega Man、Pac-Man等第三方角色。這樣的跨界合作成為遊戲最大亮點之一，不僅滿足粉絲夢幻對決的期待，也展現出任天堂與其他遊戲品牌合作的開放姿態。每位角色皆有獨特的技能組合與風格，從遠程法術型、近戰劍士型，到奇特的陷阱流角色，形成多樣的戰術變化，讓每場對戰都具有策略性與娛樂性。

關卡設計方面，有超過30個以上的對戰場地，每個舞台皆取材自不同遊戲系列的背景世界，如《薩爾達傳說》的天空之城、《動物之森》的村莊廣場、《火焰之紋章》的古戰場等。場地不僅有視覺風格的差異，還搭配各自的機關設計，例如會移動的地板、突然出現的陷阱或敵人、改變地形的事件等，讓戰鬥更加變化莫測。這些舞台不只是背景，而是影響對戰節奏的關鍵因素，進一步提高遊戲的深度與緊張感。

除了傳統的對戰模式與「大冒險模式」外，還包含經典模式（Classic）、全明星模式（All-Star）、競技場挑戰模式（Stadium）、事件戰鬥等，讓單人玩家也能享受長時間的內容。經典模式讓玩家依據難度挑戰連續對手與Boss；全明星模式則是挑戰依角色年代排序的連戰關卡；而挑戰模式包含多種小遊戲，如打靶、炸箱、百人組等，融合技巧與趣味性。這些內容豐富遊戲整體的耐玩度，也提供除多人對戰以外的遊玩樂趣。

在多人方面，支援本地連線與網路對戰功能。可與朋友透過Wi-Fi或鄰近主機進行最多四人對戰，線上系統則分為「For Fun」（隨意對戰）與「For Glory」（競技對戰）兩種模式，分別對應娛樂型與高階玩家的需求。線上對戰設有排行榜與回放功能，可分享並觀摩他人的對戰紀錄，進一步精進技巧。不過，部分玩家曾反映在發售初期網路對戰偶有延遲或斷線情況，但後續更新已逐漸改善這一問題。

市場評價方面，普遍獲得正面肯定。評論普遍讚揚其角色陣容豐富、操作流暢、關卡多樣，尤其在掌機平台上成功實現與主機版本相近的遊戲體驗，讓人驚艷其技術完成度與內容深度。3DS獨有的「大冒險模式」雖未獲得一致好評，有人認為過程稍顯重複與節奏不夠緊湊，但整體仍被視為有趣的實驗。此外，遊戲支援自訂角色招式與裝備，也為玩家帶來更多變化與可玩性。

總結而言，是成功將系列經典對戰體驗帶上掌機的平台代表作。無論是喜愛任天堂角色、格鬥遊戲、還是想隨時隨地進行激烈對戰的玩家，都能在本作中找到樂趣。作為系列進化的其中一步，也為後續Switch版本的發展奠定基礎，是3DS平台上最具代表性的動作對戰作品之一。

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (Japanese Title: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Nintendo 3DS / English Title: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS) is an action fighting game co-developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Games, and published by Nintendo. Released in 2014, it marked the Super Smash Bros. series’ first appearance on a handheld platform. The game continues the series' core feature — fast-paced, multiplayer brawls starring a variety of famous Nintendo characters, along with guest fighters from other gaming companies — while specifically adjusting its design to suit the handheld experience.

As with previous entries in the series, the game doesn’t follow a traditional story mode. While it lacks an overarching narrative, it still offers structured single-player content, most notably the “Smash Run” mode, exclusive to the 3DS version. In this mode, players select a character and explore a large map for five minutes, defeating enemies, collecting power-ups, and boosting character stats such as speed, jump height, and attack power. The final event is a randomly selected battle with special conditions. While there’s no written storyline, the rich enemy variety and exploration-based gameplay create an RPG-like sense of growth, blending character development with real-time battles for added variety and challenge.

In terms of controls, the game continues the series’ simple and intuitive control system. Each character can perform basic attacks, special moves, jumps, guards, and dodges. By combining the attack button with directional inputs, players can execute a wide variety of combos and techniques. On the 3DS, the A button handles normal attacks, B button triggers special moves, with the D-pad or circle pad controlling move directions, and L/R buttons used for shielding and grabbing. Despite the simplified button layout, the game maintains a smooth, responsive feel. The development team also optimized input delay and animation timing, ensuring that the handheld version delivers a battle rhythm close to the home console experience.

The character roster is huge, featuring beloved Nintendo icons like Mario, Link, Samus, Pikachu, and Kirby, along with third-party guest fighters such as Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man. This kind of cross-franchise collaboration is one of the game’s biggest highlights — not only fulfilling fans’ dream matchups, but also showcasing Nintendo’s openness in working with other gaming brands. Each fighter offers unique move sets and play styles, ranging from long-range spellcasters and close-combat sword fighters to quirky trap-based characters, creating rich tactical variety and making every battle both strategic and entertaining.

Stage design is equally diverse, with over 30 battle arenas based on different game worlds, such as Skyloft from The Legend of Zelda, the village square from Animal Crossing, and ancient battlefields from Fire Emblem. Each stage differs not only in visual style but also in its interactive hazards and features — moving platforms, sudden traps, enemy appearances, or shifting terrain — making battles highly unpredictable. These stages aren’t just static backgrounds, but key elements that directly influence the pace and strategy of each match, adding depth and intensity to the action.

Besides traditional multiplayer battles and Smash Run, the game includes several single-player modes like Classic Mode, All-Star Mode, Stadium Challenges, and Event Battles. Classic Mode lets players fight a series of opponents and bosses with selectable difficulty levels, while All-Star Mode involves battling characters in order of their debut years. Stadium modes offer various minigames, such as Target Smash, Home-Run Contest, and Multi-Man Smash, blending skill and fun. These features significantly boost the game’s replay value and give solo players plenty of content beyond multiplayer.

On the multiplayer side, the game supports both local wireless and online battles. Up to four players can compete via Wi-Fi or nearby systems. Online play is split into two modes: “For Fun” (casual battles) and “For Glory” (competitive matches) to cater to both casual and high-level players. The online system also includes leaderboards and replay sharing, allowing players to view others’ matches and improve their own techniques. While some players initially reported occasional lag or disconnections in online battles at launch, these issues were gradually addressed through updates.

In terms of reception, the game was widely praised. Reviewers and players alike commended its large character roster, smooth controls, and varied stage design. Many were impressed by how successfully it brought a console-like Smash Bros. experience to a handheld system, both in terms of technical execution and content depth. While the Smash Run mode received mixed opinions — some felt it was a bit repetitive and lacking in pacing — it was still regarded as an interesting experiment. The game also offers customizable movesets and equipment options, adding even more variety and replayability.

In summary, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is a landmark title that successfully brought the series’ classic fighting experience to handheld. Whether you’re a Nintendo fan, a fighting game enthusiast, or someone who simply enjoys fast-paced multiplayer battles on the go, there’s plenty to love here. As a key step in the series’ evolution, it also laid the groundwork for the Nintendo Switch version that followed, making it one of the most defining action fighting games on the 3DS platform.