As expected, Famitsu, one of the most popular and most celebrated video game news magazines in Japan, got their hands on Super Smash Bros. Brawl early. Their reviews have just recently been published:

"This time around even the 1P mode is massive. Adventure Mode will entertain you for quite a long time, and the story's presentation is excellent. In versus mode, the Final Smashes add more uncertainty to battles; you can have a wilder match than ever regardless of skill. Hats off to the ample control and sound options as well."
Score: 10

"Final Smashes-one of the new elements to the game-dazzle, exhilarate, and heat up the battles more than ever. The content-rich 1P mode is aces, too. Movies and action in 'Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary' move at a good clip; I completely lost track of the time. Loved it!"
Score: 10

"Compelling presentation and gimmicks, plus dynamic and subtle character motions. You have GOT to see these over-the-top Final Smashes. Lots of versus stages, and the 1P mode is very fulfilling. A stage editor and the ability to browse detailed game data are also pluses."
Score: 10

"The all-stars in this roundup bound across the screen with polish. The game comes complete with a mode that will suck you in even if you're by yourself, and more than enough hooks to stir up the collector within you. This is a supreme game that oozes superior technology, sensibility, and effort. Each play yields new discoveries, and each versus battle offers welcome doses of joy and dismay."
Score: 10

A score of 40/40 is certainly nothing to shake a finger at; only 6 games before Brawl had received a perfect score in the magazine’s 22 year running time. Consider Famitsu’s knighting of its seventh Wonder of the (Video Game) World an indication to have good expectations for this game (not that many of you had much doubt to begin with).

Translation source: 1up.com