What is the best Smash Bros. theme song?
A topic that could start countless heated debates, this is one of those rare questions where we can't give a definitive answer. That said, we can do our best to explore the topic, and we went straight to the source – the Super Smash Bros. subreddit – to get an idea of what users think.
The Latin theme track in Brawl is considered hype, and the whole soundtrack is praised as being excellent. The involvement of renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu in Brawl’s soundtrack certainly adds to its appeal, but what about the other games in the series? We asked the Super Smash Bros. subreddit what their favorite theme song is, and why.
“Brawl’s music is unrivaled,” one user writes. “Melee’s is good, but the soundtrack really is better in Brawl.” Another agrees: “Brawl’s music is the best in the series.” The reasons given are mostly similar; the heroic and powerful theme from the third game is cited as the best, with many users having played it on the piano.
“The music for the original Smash Bros. is the best, but Brawl’s music is the best in the Smash Bros. series,” one user explains. “It just has the most hype music overall, and the presentation in Brawl is so good, even though the game itself is kind of garbage.”
Some have nostalgia for Smash 4’s theme, which they consider a favorite. Some also mention Ultimate, which is the newest installment in the series, and is also highly praised.
Here are some of the best responses:
Despite the hype and nostalgia, it seems that the best Smash Bros. theme song is Brawl. Some also mention Melee, which is tied as favorites with some users, while another expresses that they prefer Smash 4.
“The bass line of the original Smash Bros. theme is my favorite,” one user writes. “The opening of Brawl hits hard every time.” Another describes the music of the newest game as “underrated,” and remarks that the UI “seems designed for touch screens, but there’s no touch screen compatibility.”
Others appreciate the lyrics of the themes, commenting on the connection between the lyrics and the franchise’s concept. “People always go on about Melee’s music, but I don’t think the lyrics are that great,” one user writes. “Ultimate’s are much better.” Another says that the music from Melee is “what gets me the most,” but that they prefer the newer games.
One user expresses disappointment at the absence of a campaign in the newer games, while another remarks that they “really like the Sonic stage in Brawl,” referring to the Sonic Lost World stage.
So there you have it, the best Smash Bros. theme song according to the Super Smash Bros. subreddit. If you want to get into the most recent game without spending too much, be sure to read our Smash Ultimate beginners guide. We also have a list of all the Smash Ultimate codes that you can use to unlock items and characters instantly.
