Meta Knight's inclusion in "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" was praised; he was listed among the game's top five characters of Bozon (ranked second), Peer (ranked fourth), and Richard George (ranked first) from IGN, with all three highlighting his attack speed and Bozon saying he is "the best single-player Brawler." Jesse Schedeen from the same site said that "Meta Knight is a true powerhouse of the "SSBB" cast", and UGO Networks called Meta Knight "he most dangerous sword-wielding, helmet-wearing, sentient balloon you're ever likely to meet." However, the balance among the "Brawl" characters was impaired, with Meta Knight "standing tall above the rest."