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==Game Series in the Series== | ==Game Series in the Series== | ||
===Donkey Kong Series=== | ===''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''. | 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''. | ||
===EarthBound Series=== | ===''EarthBound'' Series=== | ||
A small series, [[Ness]] (all), and [[Lucas]] (''Brawl'') represent this series. Lucas was supposed to replace Ness in ''Melee'' but due to the fact that his first game was delayed, Ness was put in instead. | A small series, [[Ness]] (all), and [[Lucas]] (''Brawl'') represent this series. Lucas was supposed to replace Ness in ''Melee'' but due to the fact that his first game was delayed, Ness was put in instead. | ||
===Fire Emblem Series=== | ===''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 appearing in ''Brawl''. | ''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 appearing in ''Brawl''. | ||
===F-Zero Series=== | ===''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. | 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. | ||
===Game & Watch Series=== | ===''Game & Watch'' Series=== | ||
One of the oldest gaming series, the very well known character, [[Mr. Game & Watch]], represents the series, appearing in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | One of the oldest gaming series, the very well known character, [[Mr. Game & Watch]], represents the series, appearing in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl''. | ||
===Ice Climber Series=== | ===''Ice Climber'' Series=== | ||
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''. | 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''. | ||
===Kid Icarus Series=== | ===''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]]). | 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]]). | ||
===Kirby Series=== | ===''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. | 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. | ||
===[[Mario (series)|Mario Series]]=== | ===[[Mario (series)|''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]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], and [[Dr. Mario]]. 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'. | 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]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Bowser]], and [[Dr. Mario]]. 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'. | ||
===Metal Gear Series=== | ===''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 ' | 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. | ||
===Metroid Series=== | ===''Metroid'' Series=== | ||
Another of Nintendo's major series. The Metroid games are represented by two characters (technically one), Samus (all), and Zero Suit Samus (Brawl). 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. | Another of Nintendo's major series. The ''Metroid'' games are represented by two characters (technically one), Samus (all), and Zero Suit Samus (''Brawl''). 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. | ||
===Pikmin Series=== | ===''Pikmin'' Series=== | ||
A well known series, it is represented by [[Olimar]], and his friends, the [[Pikmin]] in ''Brawl'' | A well known series, it is represented by [[Olimar]], and his friends, the [[Pikmin]] in ''Brawl'' | ||
===Pokémon Series=== | ===''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. | 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. | ||
===R.O.B. Series=== | ===R.O.B. Series=== | ||
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]]. | 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]]''. | ||
===Sonic the Hedgehog Series=== | ===''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 [http://ssbm.detstar.com/images/sonictails.cfm hoax] about said game, claiming that Sonic and [[Tails]] could be unlocked. | 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 [http://ssbm.detstar.com/images/sonictails.cfm hoax] about said game, claiming that Sonic and [[Tails]] could be unlocked. | ||
===Star Fox Series=== | ===''Star Fox'' Series=== | ||
Another well-known series. It is represented by [[Fox McCloud]] (all), [[Falco Lombardi]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''), and [[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''Brawl''). | Another well-known series. It is represented by [[Fox McCloud]] (all), [[Falco Lombardi]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''), and [[Wolf O'Donnell]] (''Brawl''). | ||
===The Legend of Zelda Series=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda'' Series=== | ||
Another one of the biggest series, represented by [[Link]] (all), [[Princess Zelda]]/[[Sheik]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''), [[Young Link]] (''Melee''), [[Toon Link]] (''Brawl''), and [[Ganondorf]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''). | Another one of the biggest series, represented by [[Link]] (all), [[Princess Zelda]]/[[Sheik]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''), [[Young Link]] (''Melee''), [[Toon Link]] (''Brawl''), and [[Ganondorf]] (''Melee'', ''Brawl''). | ||
===Wario Series=== | ===''Wario'' Series=== | ||
A minor series, also a spin-off of the Mario series, this series has only its titular character representing it, Wario (''Brawl''). | A minor series, also a spin-off of the ''Mario'' series, this series has only its titular character representing it, Wario (''Brawl''). | ||
===Yoshi Series=== | ===[[Yoshi (series)|''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. | 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. | ||
==Characters in the Series== | ==Characters in the Series== |
Revision as of 23:18, June 1, 2009
Template:Series-infobox 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.
Games in the Super Smash Bros. Series
The series itself consists of three games so far.
- Super Smash Bros. (1999, Nintendo 64)
- Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, Nintendo GameCube)
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii)
Game Series in the Series
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.
EarthBound Series
A small series, Ness (all), and Lucas (Brawl) represent this series. Lucas was supposed to replace Ness in Melee but due to the fact that his first game was delayed, Ness was put in instead.
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 appearing in Brawl.
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.
Game & Watch Series
One of the oldest gaming series, the very well known character, Mr. Game & Watch, represents the series, appearing in Melee and Brawl.
Ice Climber Series
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.
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).
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.
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, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Dr. Mario. 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'.
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.
Metroid Series
Another of Nintendo's major series. The Metroid games are represented by two characters (technically one), Samus (all), and Zero Suit Samus (Brawl). 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.
Pikmin Series
A well known series, it is represented by Olimar, and his friends, the Pikmin in Brawl
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.
R.O.B. Series
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.
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.
Star Fox Series
Another well-known series. It is represented by Fox McCloud (all), Falco Lombardi (Melee, Brawl), and Wolf O'Donnell (Brawl).
The Legend of Zelda Series
Another one of the biggest series, represented by Link (all), Princess Zelda/Sheik (Melee, Brawl), Young Link (Melee), Toon Link (Brawl), and Ganondorf (Melee, Brawl).
Wario Series
A minor series, also a spin-off of the Mario series, this series has only its titular character representing it, Wario (Brawl).
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.
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.