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
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.
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.
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 out due to unknown reasons).
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).
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 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.
Pikmin Series
A well known series, the series is represented by Olimar, and his friends, the Pikmin.
Pokemon Series
One of Nintendo's most well-known series, and the series with the most playable characters. 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 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.
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.
