Super Smash Bros. (series)
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
A minor series in the SSB series, the Donkey Kong series consists of Donkey Kong and his nephew, Diddy Kong. Donkey had made appearances in all three games, while Diddy was introduced in 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.
Ice Climber Series
A series (possibly not even a series, due to the series having only one game), is represented by Popo and Nana, whom are the Ice Climbers.
Kid Icarus Series
A very small series; it is represented by Pit (‘’Brawl’’). Pit was supposed to appear in ‘’SSB’’, but was removed due to reasons unknown.
Kirby Series
The fourth biggest series, the Kirby series is represented by Kirby (all), Meta Knight (Brawl), and King Dedede (Brawl). While despite being a big series, Kirby was the only fighter in the first two Smash games (but King Dedede was supposedly supposed to be playable in the first, but was removed to reasons).
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. This series excludes Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Wario from the list, due to them having their own series.
Metal Gear Series
A big series, Solid Snake represents this series. He was supposed to be in ‘’Melee’’, but was removed.
Metriod Series
A big series, the series is represented by only two characters, Samus (all), and Zero Suit Samus (Brawl). As like the Kirby series, the star, Samus, only appeared in the first two (despite Metriod being a big series).
Pikmin Series
A well known series, the series is represented by Olimar, and his friends, the Pikmin.
Pokemon Series
The second biggest series ever, the Pokemon series is represented by Pikachu (all), Jigglypuff (all), Mewtwo (Melee), Pichu (Melee), Pokemon Trainer (along with Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard; Brawl), and Lucario (Brawl). The series also had the most unlock able characters in Melee, having three unlock able characters.
R.O.B. Series
While not exactly a series, it is "represented" (its unknown if the fighter exactly represents the hardware), by R.O.B..
Sonic the Hedgehog Series
One of the biggest series’ ever, the series is represented by its star and the fastest hedgehog alive, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Star Fox Series
A big series, its represented by Fox (all), Falco (Melee, Brawl), and Wolf (Brawl). It is considered the fifth biggest video game series (done by Nintendo) in the world.
The Legend of Zelda Series
Another one of the biggest series, Link, Princess Zelda/Sheik, Young Link, Toon Link, and Ganondorf represent this series. Link had made his appearance in all Smash game, and Zelda/Sheik and Ganondorf followed, appearing in Melee and Brawl. Young Link only appeared in Melee, while Toon Link replaced him in Brawl.
Wario Series
Another minor series, this series has only Wario appearing as a playable character in an SSB game (Brawl).
Yoshi Series
A minor series; the Yoshi series has only character, being the star, Yoshi has appeared in all Smash games.
Playable 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.