10 Best Video Game Power-Ups Ever

10. Super Smash Bros. – Smash Ball

Power-ups in a competitive game are where the idea gets really interesting. You’re no longer killing mindless computer-controlled enemies, you’re doing your best to square off against other humans.

As a result, the Smash Ball from the legendary Super Smash Bros. beat ‘em up competitive brawler makes our list. The Smash Ball is Smash’s answer to the fatality, the super combo, the finishing move, if you will. Though, if used wrong, it’s far from effective.

When the ominous ball floats across the screen, all bets are off and everyone will change their attention to focus on it. Each character has a specific, exclusive final smash that requires a degree of forethought and preparation to use properly. However, before that, you will need to break open the Smash Ball and proceed to not get its power beaten out of you by the other competitors.

It’s a manic, fast-paced affair and can sound somewhat confusing to those who aren’t familiar with Smash. Regardless of confusion or character, it generally has the power to end another player’s life, or even the game.