Super Smash Bros. (series)

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Super Smash Bros. (series)
First Installment Super Smash Bros.
Latest Installment Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Number of Installments 3

The Super Smash Bros. series is a series of fighting games where figurines of Nintendo characters known as "trophies" come to life and fight. Mario, as well as some of his friends, are playable in all of the series’ games. The game is very popular, not only for being one of Nintendo's few fighting games, but also being a mass cross-over of many of the popular Nintendo Series. This includes Mario series, Pokémon series, The Legend of Zelda series, Metroid series, Kirby's Dream Land series, and many more. It also has numerous character cameos, as well as the reintroduction of many locations. It has become the quickest selling, and one of the most popular series in Nintendo history. Super Smash Bros. Melee is the best-selling game for the GameCube. Masahiro Sakurai has so far directed all three games.

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[edit] Games in the Super Smash Bros. Series

The series itself consists of three games so far.

[edit] Games and Series in Super Smash Bros.

[edit] Donkey Kong Series

Being a spin-off series from the Mario series, the Donkey Kong series consists of Donkey Kong and his nephew, Diddy Kong. Donkey has appeared in all three games, while Diddy was introduced newly in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

[edit] EarthBound Series

A small series, Ness (all three), and Lucas (Brawl) represent this series. Lucas was supposed to replace Ness in Melee but due to the fact that Mother 3 was delayed, Ness was put in instead.

[edit] Fire Emblem Series

Fire Emblem is a second party series, developed by Intelligent Systems. The series is represented by Marth, Roy, and Ike. Marth appeared in Melee and Brawl, Roy in Melee only, and Ike in Brawl only.

[edit] F-Zero Series

A Nintendo first party series, represented by Captain Falcon, and created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Captain Falcon has appeared in all three Super Smash Bros. games.

[edit] Game & Watch Series

One of the oldest gaming series, the very well known (but previously unnamed) character, Mr. Game & Watch, represents the series, appearing in Melee and Brawl.

[edit] Ice Climber

The Ice Climber "series" (technically not a series, due to the fact that there is only one Ice Climber game) is represented by Popo and Nana, otherwise known as the Ice Climbers in Melee and Brawl.

[edit] Kid Icarus Series

The Kid Icarus series is a series consisting of only two games. It is represented by Pit, who appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character. (Pit was supposed to make an appearance in Super Smash Bros., but was cut to make room for Jigglypuff).

[edit] Kirby Series

The fourth-biggest series, the Kirby series is represented by Kirby (all), Meta Knight (Brawl), and King Dedede (Brawl). Despite being a major series, Kirby was the only fighter in the first two Smash games. King Dedede was supposedly intended to be playable in the first, but was removed due to unknown reasons; possible technical limitations. However, he appears in the background of said game's Kirby level, flying past in the background occasionally. Interestingly enough, Brawl's Adventure Mode is loosely based on the Kirby series (especially with the doors and having 2 players cooperate with each other).

[edit] Mario Series

The possible main series of the Smash Bros. series; characters from the Mario series have appeared in all three games, two (excluding Donkey Kong and Yoshi) in SSB, five in Melee, and four in Brawl. These characters are Mario (standard in all three), Luigi (unlockable in all three), Princess Peach, Bowser (both Melee and Brawl), and Dr. Mario (Melee only). Although the Mario series also includes Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Wario, they're excluded from the list, due to the fact that they have their own series and logos. The name Super Smash Bros. is likely a reference to Super Mario Bros..

[edit] Metal Gear Series

A major series, albeit third party. Solid Snake represents this series in Brawl alone. The producer of the Metal Gear series requested Snake to be in Melee, however production of the game was too far for his inclusion.

[edit] Metroid Series

Another of Nintendo's major series. The Metroid games are represented by Samus in all three games. In Brawl, Samus has the option of playing as Zero Suit Samus. Despite being a major series, other characters from the Metroid series have failed to make playable appearances, although Ridley and Meta Ridley make appearances in Brawl as bosses in the story mode.

[edit] Pikmin Series

A well known series, it is represented by Olimar, and his friends, the Pikmin in Brawl. The original Pikmin game (and Luigi's Mansion) was thought to be the Nintendo Gamecube launch titles.

[edit] Pokémon Series

One of Nintendo's most well-known series, and the series with the most playable characters. The Pokémon series is represented by Pikachu (all), Jigglypuff (all), Mewtwo (Melee), Pichu (Melee), Pokémon Trainer (along with Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard; Brawl), and Lucario (Brawl). The series also had the most unlockable characters in Melee, with Pichu, Jigglypuff, and Mewtwo. In addition, various Pokémon come out of Poké Balls to assist characters.

[edit] R.O.B.

Not actually a series, but a peripheral for the N.E.S., R.O.B. makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This appearance was likely inspired by his earlier appearances in games such as Mario Kart DS.

[edit] Sonic the Hedgehog Series

Sega's most successful series, the Sonic the Hedgehog series is represented by its titular character, Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic may have been planned to appear in Melee as well, and there was a large hoax about said game, claiming that Sonic and Tails could be unlocked.

[edit] Star Fox Series

Another well-known series. It is represented by Fox McCloud (all), Falco Lombardi (Melee, Brawl), and Wolf O'Donnell (Brawl).

[edit] The Legend of Zelda Series

Another one of the biggest series, represented by Link (all), Princess Zelda/Sheik (Melee, Brawl), Ganondorf (Melee, Brawl), Young Link (Melee), and Toon Link (Brawl).

[edit] Wario Series

A minor series, also a spin-off of the Mario series, this series has only its titular character representing it, Wario (Brawl).

[edit] Yoshi Series

A minor series, yet a spin-off of the Mario series which takes place in his past; the Yoshi series has only one playable character. Being the only real star of the series, Yoshi has appeared in all Smash games.

[edit] Characters in the Series

The series is nothing without the characters to play as. Over the entire series, 41 characters have been playable, 11 are new for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Each series gets its own Symbol, which each of the characters from that series use. They all have their own powers and attributes, that allow players to work out strategies against opponents.

[edit] Playable Characters

Character Name SSB SSBM SSBB Series
Bowser Mario series
Captain Falcon F-Zero series
Captain Olimar Pikmin series
Diddy Kong Donkey Kong series
Dr. Mario Mario series
Donkey Kong Donkey Kong series
Falco Lombardi Star Fox series
Fox McCloud Star Fox series
Ganondorf The Legend of Zelda series
Ice Climbers Ice Climber
Ike Fire Emblem series
Jigglypuff Pokémon series
King Dedede Kirby series
Kirby Kirby series
Link The Legend of Zelda series
Lucario Pokémon series
Lucas EarthBound/Mother series
Luigi Mario Bros. series
Mario Mario series
Marth Fire Emblem series
Meta Knight Kirby series
Mewtwo Pokémon series
Mr. Game & Watch Game & Watch series
Ness EarthBound/Mother series
Peach Mario series
Pit Kid Icarus series
Pichu Pokémon series
Pikachu Pokémon series
Pokémon Trainer Pokémon series
R.O.B. Robot series
Roy Fire Emblem series
Samus Aran Metroid series
Sheik The Legend of Zelda series
Solid Snake Metal Gear Solid series
Sonic Sonic the Hedgehog series
Toon Link The Legend of Zelda series
Wario WarioWare series
Wolf O'Donnell Star Fox series
Yoshi Yoshi series
Young Link The Legend of Zelda series
Zelda The Legend of Zelda series
Zero Suit Samus Metroid series

[edit] Non-playable Characters

Character Name SSB SSBM SSBB Series
Ancient Minister Super Smash Bros. series
Crazy Hand Super Smash Bros. series
Dark Link [1] The Legend of Zelda series
Fighting Alloys Super Smash Bros. series
Fighting Polygons Super Smash Bros. series
Fighting Wire Frames Super Smash Bros. series
Giant Donkey Kong[2] Donkey Kong series.
Giant Kirby[2] Kirby series.
Giga Bowser [3] Super Smash Bros. series
Master Hand Super Smash Bros. series
Metal Mario[4] Mario series
Metal Luigi[4] Mario series
Petey Piranha Mario series
Rayquaza Pokémon series
Ridley [5] Metroid series
Sandbag Super Smash Bros. series
Tabuu Super Smash Bros. series

[edit] Items

Item Name SSB SSBM SSBB Series
Assist Trophy Super Smash Bros. series
Banana Peel Mario series
Barrel Super Smash Bros. series
Beam Sword Super Smash Bros. series
Bob-omb Mario series
Bumper Super Smash Bros. series
Bunny Hood The Legend of Zelda series
Capsule Super Smash Bros. series
CD Super Smash Bros. series
Cloaking Device Perfect Dark
Cracker Launcher Super Smash Bros. series
Crate Super Smash Bros. series
Dragoon Kirby series
Egg Super Smash Bros. series
Fan Super Smash Bros. series
Fire Flower Mario series
Flipper Balloon Fight
Food Super Smash Bros. series
Franklin Badge EarthBound/Mother series
Freezie Mario series
Golden Hammer Mario series
Gooey Bomb Cho Aniki series
Green Shell Mario series
Hammer Mario series
Heart Container The Legend of Zelda series
Home-Run Bat Super Smash Bros. series
Lip's Stick Panel De Pon
Maxim Tomato Kirby series
Metal Box Mario series
Motion-Sensor Bomb GoldenEye 007
Mr. Saturn EarthBound/Mother series
Parasol Kirby series
Party Ball Super Smash Bros. series
Peanut Donkey Kong series
Pitfall Animal Crossing series
Poison Mushroom Mario series
Poké Ball Pokémon series
Ray Gun Super Smash Bros. series
Red Shell Mario series
Screw Attack Metroid series
Sliding Box Super Smash Bros. series
Smart Bomb Star Fox series
Smash Ball Super Smash Bros. series
Smoke Ball Super Smash Bros. series
Spring Sonic series
Starman Mario series
Star Rod Kirby series
Stickers Super Smash Bros. series
Stop Watch Super Smash Bros. series
Super Mushroom Mario series
Super Scope Super Scope
Superspicy Curry Kirby series
Team Healer Super Smash Bros. series
Thunderbolt Mario series
Trampoline Mario series
Warp Star Kirby series

[edit] Stages

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dark Link is an alternate costume of Link in Brawl.
  2. ^ a b Giant characters can be playable by grabbing a Super Mushroom.
  3. ^ Giga Bowser is playable as Bowser's Final Smash in Brawl
  4. ^ a b The Metal Bros. are playable by using a Metal Box.
  5. ^ Ridley makes a cameo in the opening of Melee.

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