Editing Mario Strikers Charged

{{game infobox

|image=[[File:USCover MSCF.jpg|250px]]<br>North American box cover

|developer=[[Next Level Games]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.3]]

|release='''Wii (original release):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 25, 2007|Australia|June 7, 2007|USA|July 30, 2007|Japan|September 20, 2007|HK|September 20, 2007|South Africa|May 2008<ref>https://www.nintendo.com/en-za/Games/Wii/Mario-Strikers-Charged-Football-281892.html</ref>|ROC|July 12, 2008|South Korea|March 18, 2010<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20120122150954/http://www.nintendo.co.kr/Wii/software/list_2010.php|title=Wii|language=ko|publisher=Nintendo Korea|accessdate=May 10, 2023}}</ref>}} '''Wii ([[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]]):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 20, 2011|USA|August 28, 2011|South Korea|August 28, 2014}} '''Wii U (digital download):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 12, 2016|Australia|May 13, 2016|Japan|August 17, 2016<ref>{{cite|url=nintendoeverything.com/10-wii-games-coming-to-japanese-wii-u-eshop-over-coming-weeks-with-my-nintendo-discount|title=10 Wii games coming to Japanese Wii U eShop over coming weeks, with My Nintendo discount|author=Jake|date=July 21, 2016|publisher=NintendoEverything|accessdate=June 30, 2024}}</ref>|USA|September 8, 2016}}

|languages={{languages|en_us=y|en_gb=y|fr_fr=y|es_es=y|es_latam=y|de=y|it=y|jp=y|kr=y}}

|genre=[[Mario Strikers (series)|Soccer]]

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E10+|pegi=7|cero=A|acb=PG|usk=6|grac=all}}

|platforms=[[Wii]], [[Wii U]] (digital download)

|format={{format|wii=1|wiiudl=1}}

|input={{input|nunchuk=1}}

'''''Mario Strikers Charged''''' (known as '''''Mario Strikers Charged Football''''' in European languages) is a ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' soccer [[Wii]] game and the sequel to the 2005 [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', developed by [[Next Level Games]] and is the second game in the ''[[Mario Strikers (series)|Mario Strikers]]'' series. Up to four players can participate in this game, attempting to kick the ball into another opponent's goal; the soccer in this game, however, has several differences from the real soccer, such as the ability to tackle other players with a minimal penalty, using ''Super Mario''-themed items to give players an advantage over their opponents, and playing with stage hazards effectively. This game places a higher emphasis on individual character attributes compared to its precedent, by not only assigning stats, but by also giving team captains a unique [[Super Ability]] and the [[Mega Strike]], an opportunity to score up to six goals. Meanwhile, a team itself can be composed of several different ''Super Mario'' species, each with also unique attributes including [[Skillshot]]s. Another introduced mechanic is the power level of the ball. Indicated by the color of the glow, the shots of the ball become more quick and powerful the more active it is, thus making it easier to score goals with. The game, as with its predecessor, also stylistically differs from most ''Super Mario'' games with more realistic sci-fi tones, from the menu interface to the stage designs, in contrast to the more common bright and whimsical cartoon themes.

In addition to the local single-player and multiplayer modes, the game also featured online regional multiplayer, which used the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Unlike most games that had Wi-Fi features, ''Mario Strikers Charged''{{'}}s game data could be copied (but not moved) onto an SD Card. However, all Wi-Fi related data could not be copied.

The game's opening begins with [[Mario]] and [[Bowser]] in a blimp which is the interior of [[Stormship Stadium]]. The camera rolls down to reveal the soccer field in a stormy war-like zone of [[The Wastelands]]. Spectators get electrocuted by the electrical fences, and the whole area is covered in dust and thunderstorms. Bowser shoves Mario out of the way and skydives with Mario following. As Bowser reaches the ground, he breathes fire.

Each team is headed by a captain, supported by three offensive/defensive sidekicks and one goalie. Two teams face each other with the aim to score the most points. Points are scored by shooting the ball past the goalie and into the goal. The captain is the leading member of any team and possesses both a [[Super Ability]] and a [[Mega Strike]]. While often an afterthought, sidekicks are crucial to the game. Knowing which position a sidekick is best at (such as defense or offense) can make or break a game. Goalies, or keepers as they are known in the European version, are the final line of defense. They are permitted to use their hands to block goals, but often are forced to use their bodies to do so.

Each type of player has different types of skills available to them. Captains and sidekicks share many of the same abilities, but goalies use a completely different move set. Players use the standard [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] and [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk Attachment]] set-up to play the game.

[[File:MSC Controls.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Players use the standard [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] and [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk Attachment]] to control their teams.]]

'''Movement/Dribbling:''' When {{button|wii|Stick}} on the [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk Attachment]] is pressed, while the captain is not in possession of the ball, the player will move in the corresponding direction. If the captain is in possession of the ball, they will dribble instead. Advanced players can press {{button|wii|Z}} to kick the ball in front of the character ('''chipping'''), losing possession, but slightly charging the ball (see [[#Metallic Ball|more]]).

'''[[Deke]]:''' An advanced skill for the player with the ball, pressing {{button|wii|Pad}} allows players to fake in that direction, dodging opponents moving in for the tackle or steal. This move allows players to dodge the slide tackles of others as well as maintain the ball's charge for extended periods of time.

'''Pass:''' The basic offensive skill, passing the ball from one player to another is critical in avoiding opponents. Also, passing the ball charges it up, meaning that it is easier to score goals once the ball has been repeatedly passed between members of the same team. {{button|wii|A}} is used for passing. While not confirmed, it is presumed that the pass can be altered to match a player's style. Such alterations include the lob shot and the stylized midair skills performed by the receiver.

'''Shoot:''' A more powerful version of the pass, shooting is for scoring goals. The game automatically targets the goal from the player’s current position when {{button|wii|B}} is pressed. Shots can be charged by holding {{button|wii|B}} to increase their chances of success. Players can pull off fancy flip shots to shoot if they hold {{button|wii|B}} as they receive passes.

'''Clear:''' When a player has the ball on their side of the field, pressing {{button|wii|B}} allows them to kick the ball to the other side of the field. This technique is effective in situations where the player is crowded by opponents.

'''Switch Players:''' If a character on one's team has the ball, the player automatically takes control over them, and can change characters by passing. However, when one's team does not have possession of the ball, players may switch characters at will with a press of {{button|wii|A}}. This move also works when two players control the same team and their team is in possession of the ball. The player without the ball may swap characters freely.

'''Slide [[Tackle]]:''' Performed in the same way faking is performed, this move allows players without the ball to steal the ball. Less powerful than the Body Check, it is still a worthy move as players are given immediate possession of the ball afterwards.  

'''Big Hit:''' By shaking the Wii Remote, a player can pull off the most devastating tackle in the game. However, this move does not give the user immediate control over the ball.

'''Mega Shakedown:''' When a captain begins a Mega Strike (see below), the opposing player can move the meter by shaking the Nunchuk. This makes lining up the meter especially difficult, and may improve a player's chance of deflecting the Mega Strike. Directly attacking the captain is more useful, but the option is not always available.

[[File:Mario Mega Strike MSC.png|thumb|Mario attempting a Mega Strike.]]

'''[[Mega Strike]]:''' More powerful than the standard shot, a Mega Strike is performed when a captain fully charges their shot. To perform this move, the player holds {{button|wii|B}} to charge until a meter appears. Through proper timing, the player determines the number of balls as the meter swings to the left (from 3-6, increasing from 4 as it goes left, but captains can fire up to 6 balls or less). When the meter moves back towards the right past the original starting point, proper timing determines ball speed (the small orange area is the fastest, while the surrounding green areas are faster than the gray areas). After the shot specifics have been determined, the captain launches into the air, powers up further and then slams the ball towards the goalie, who then attempts the Mega Strike Block.  

'''[[Super Ability]]:''' Each captain may obtain a character-specific item during the course of a game. Pressing the {{button|wii|C}} button activates the item. If the player is not playing as the Captain, the computer performs the move instead. Super Abilities are the most devastating when used to free up a captain for the Mega Strike. The background music changes when Mario or Luigi activate their Super Ability.

'''[[Skillshot]]:''' Much like a Mega Strike, the SkillShot is performed by holding down {{button|wii|B}} until charging is complete. The resultant shot is coupled with an attack on the goalie. Depending on the sidekick, the shot will be different.

[[File:MSC Kritter Screenshot.png|thumb|Kritter prepares to block an incoming Mega Strike.]]

'''Pass:''' The basic move of the goalie when in possession of the ball, a pass does nothing more than putting the ball back into play.

'''Punt:''' The goalie's version of the clear, it allows him to move the ball far away from the goal. This move is effective if the opposing team is surrounding the goal.

'''Body Check:''' Goalies are automatically brutal. If opponents remain in the goalie box too long or make contact with the goalie while he holds the ball, he attacks either by kicking or hitting them.

'''Mega Strike Block:''' When a Mega Strike is performed by the captain of the opposing team, it is up to the goalie to block as many balls as possible. The player assumes a first-person view from the goalie’s eyes and moves the {{button|wii|wiimote}} to move the hands of the goalie, represented by two hand icons. When a ball approaches, pressing {{button|wii|A}} deflects and destroys it. Depending on the speed of the balls set in the opposing Mega Strike, the player has a few seconds for each ball or less.

[[File:Yoshi ball MSC.png|thumb|left|Yoshi prepares to kick the metallic ball in his on-screen appearance. In this purple state, the ball is the weakest.]]

The ball tracks how many times it has been passed between players. Its color changes from purple to red, orange, yellow, and finally white. The ball is the most powerful when it is white and the least powerful when it is purple. In other words, passing the ball between teammates makes it easier to score a goal. If the ball is intercepted by another team or the sequence of passes broken, the ball will begin to power back down, from white to purple. Charging a shot has the same effect as passing, and if one has enough time, one can simply charge a shot and then pass before actually shooting to speed up the ball charging process.

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[[File:Bob-omb MSC.png|thumb|200px|A Bob-omb explodes to blow the opponents off their feet.]]

One of the most critical elements of a team's strategy is its use of items. Regardless of which player earned an item, any member of that player's team may use it. However, this may not be true of the special items that activate a captain's Super Ability.

In keeping with the combative nature of the Strikers sport, the many offensive items at the disposal of players are cinematic and devastating. These items are the most useful in blocking Mega Strikes, clearing the field for a Mega Strike, or to simply gain possession of the ball.

*'''[[Banana|Banana Peel]]s:''' A staple of the ''Super Mario'' sports series, Banana Peels again play the role of a landmine. Players who touch a Banana Peel fall to the ground and lose the ball if in possession. Banana Peels come in sets of three or five normal-sized items. There also is a [[Giant Banana|bigger version]] of the Banana Peel which comes in a set of one, and it does not leave behind three smaller Banana Peels when someone touches it like it does in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''

*'''[[Green Shell]]s:''' Green Shells are the basic projectile item. They do not home in on players, but because they come in sets of three, they are very effective at close range. If they make contact with a wall, they ricochet off. However, they are destroyed upon contact with a player. The player that gets hit falls and is stunned for a brief moment.

*'''[[Giant Green Shell]]s:''' Unlike its miniature counterpart, the Giant Green Shell is a devastating item. While its movement pattern is the same, it does not disintegrate upon its first impact with an item or player. Any players that get hit by this green shell gets buried and is stunned for an amount of time. Only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Red Shell]]s:''' A more advanced projectile weapon than the Green Shell, the Red Shell homes down the nearest opposing player. They come in sets of three, making them useful both for clearing the field for a Mega Strike or taking possession of the ball. However, not all three always reach targets. Often, one breaks into pieces by hitting a wall.

*'''[[Giant Red Shell]]s:''' The Giant Red Shell is more robust than the normal Red Shell. It will bounce off of walls for a number of times before crumbling. As soon as it bowls over one player, its homing abilities are nullified and it acts as a Giant Green Shell. Only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Blue Shell]]s:''' The Blue Shell utilizes a similar movement pattern to the Green Shell and also comes in packs of three which are deployed at the same time. Blue Shells bounce off walls until they come in contact with a player or break. The character is then encased in ice, effectively stunning him or her for a few seconds.

*'''[[Giant Blue Shell]]s:''' Larger than the basic blue shell, the Giant Blue Shell follows the same movement pattern and also freezes characters. They can only be released one at a time.

*'''[[Spiny Shell (red)|Spiked Shell]]s:''' While they have the same effects on players as the Green Shells, Spiked Shells are much more durable and will bounce off walls more times than the [[Green Shell]] can before falling apart. During this period, they can run over players an infinite number of times.

*'''[[Giant Spiny Shell|Giant Spiked Shell]]s:''' The difference between Giant Spiked Shells and Spiked Shells is comparable to the differences between Giant Blue Shells and Blue Shells; they last longer. The movement patterns of both versions are the same. The difference between the types of Spiked Shells is their size. Also, only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Bob-omb]]s:''' Some of the most devastating items in the game, Bob-ombs come in sets of three or five, deployed in front of the player with the ball, or the player closest to the teammate with the ball. All players caught in the blast radius, excluding the user, are affected by the blast. They cause tremendous explosions that literally ram players into the field. Unlike in other games, the player who deploys the Bob-ombs cannot be injured by them as they explode on contact with the ground, although their teammates can.

*'''[[Mega Bob-omb]]s:''' The largest item-based explosive in the game, the Mega Bob-omb can only be fired one at a time. All players caught in the blast radius, excluding the user, are affected by the blast. However, the size of the explosion is much greater than that of an individual Bob-omb. The blast radius is much larger, although the attack is not as wide as that of three normal-sized Bob-ombs.

*'''[[Chain Chomp]]s:''' While the ''Mario Kart'' games had the [[Lightning]] item, Strikers tournaments use the Chain Chomp. Systematically attacking every single player on the opposing team by ramming him or her into the ground, the Chain Chomp can easily turn the tide of the game, although it will not hesitate to flatten the user and their teammates if they are in the way. If the user's team is not in possession of the ball, the Chain Chomp falls onto the pitch right on top of the player in possession. The item is very rare, and it mostly appears if a team is losing badly.

With the exception of the Super Ability items, there are only two defensive items in the game. Defensive items beef up the user and are particularly useful for scoring goals without the use of Mega Strikes.

*'''[[Mushroom]]s:''' Unlike [[Super Mushroom]]s, the Mushroom only makes characters faster. (The size increase is negligible.) This item is especially effective when surrounded by the opposing team. Running can further increase its usefulness.

*'''[[Star]]s:''' The defensive equivalent of the [[Chain Chomp]], Stars make players invincible for a short period of time. This item is useful for turning the tide of the game and for scoring any time of goal. To have enough time for a 6-ball [[Mega Strike]], the player should activate it right when the meter appears.

[[File:MSC Luigi Super Ability.jpg|thumb|200px|Luigi using his Super Ability.]]

A Super Ability item, represented by icons of the team Captain's head, allows the Captain to use their Super Ability. The effects of each Super Ability are different. Depending on the captain, Super Abilities can be either offensive, defensive, or both. The Super Ability items are most effective when used to clear a field before performing a Mega Strike. As an example, Luigi's special item can allow him to stomp on the other team and then use his Mega Strike. The list of Super Abilities can be seen in the [[#Captains|Captains]]' table. {{br}}

[[File:MSC Menu.jpg|thumb||The main menu is set up in wheel-like fashion, and modes are selected with the Wii Remote.]]

''Mario Strikers Charged'' places a great emphasis on the multiplayer aspect of the game. However, there are also single-player modes present in the package.

Designed for one to four players, Road to the Strikers Cup is the standard tournament mode seen in all of the Mario sports games. Players are challenged by various teams across three cups. As the mode progresses, its difficulty increases. Alternatively, players can choose to play in ''Extreme Mode'', which makes the game difficult from the start. The mode uses a tournament ladder or the table system seen in ''Super Mario Strikers''.

Taking the place of ''Super Mario Strikers’'' grudge match mode, domination mode can be played by up to four players. Two teams are created, and players can choose which team they wish to play on. Any team combinations are available

Striker Challenges are similar to the Mission Mode in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Each character has one challenge, amounting to 12 total. Most challenges simply involve winning under difficult circumstances (Such as the goalie being very weak to charged shots, the opposing team leading by five points at the start, etc.). Challenges are separated by difficulty, with two classified as Novice, two as Professional, three as Superstar, three as Legend, and two as MegaStriker. Completing each challenge unlocks a new cheat for use in Domination Mode, and also unlocks a card featuring artwork of the player used in that challenge. Each of the 12 Challenges allows the player to play as all 12 Captains. However, only 11 Captains are the opponent, as [[Donkey Kong]] is faced twice, which leaves [[Bowser Jr.]] out. Before a striker challenge is started, there is an article in the [[Striker Times]] based on the event.

[[File:Wi-Fi Friend Codes MSC.png|thumb|200px|Screenshot of Wi-Fi friend code billboard.]]

Players with access to the Internet were able to play with anyone in their region through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC), but could not play with anyone outside their region; any attempts to add someone from another region would result in error codes. Matches were available for 1 vs 1, 2 vs 1, 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 2 formats.

Random matchmaking was possible for players who chose to play ranked matches. However, it was also possible to play unranked matches with friends by registering their Wii System Codes beforehand. Friend play options were equivalent to Domination Mode options.

Each player was identified by the [[Mii]] of their choosing. Using this system, a “Striker of the Day” was crowned based on the player who earned the most points day-by-day in a week's time period. Points earned in unranked matches were not counted. These points were scored by winning matches (ten points), scoring goals (one for each goal for a maximum of ten), and not disconnecting and taking a loss (one point). The player lost points if they disconnected.

The players were able to choose from any captain to play as in WFC Mode, whether or not they unlocked the captain for offline play.

 

With the shutdown of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on May 20, 2014, online play is no longer officially possible.

[[File:MSCCharacters.png|thumb|250px|All the Captains in ''Mario Strikers Charged''.]]

Each character has its individual advantages and disadvantages. However, strategic team creation can serve to offset the disadvantages and play to each individual's advantages. Additionally, each character also has a theme song that plays when they score a goal and during their home entrance. [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[Petey Piranha]] are new captains to the series, while [[Boo]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Monty Mole]], and [[Shy Guy]] are new sidekicks.

{|border=1 style="text-align:center; border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse; max-width:948px"

!style="background:red;color:white"|Default captains

|The captain is the leader of the team and the only character that can perform the Mega Strike. Captains also may receive a special item, the Captain Ability.

 

|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse;height:100%"width=100%

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot Mario.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|red|Mario}}}}'''</big>

!style="background:white;height:250px"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MarioStrikers3j.jpg|296x250px]]

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Description:

|colspan=2 style="height:96px"|"''A mix of fitness, speed, and power, Mario brings heart and determination to every match! His ability to become Super Mario can really change the face of any game!''"

!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team number:

|width=50%|1

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team color:

|'''{{color|red|Red}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Type:

|'''{{color|limegreen|Balanced}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Size:

|Medium

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Super ability:

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team emblem:

|[[File:MSC Icon Mario Team Emblem.png|64x64px]]

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Theme:

|colspan=2 style="height:40px"|{{wp|Rock and Roll}}

 

|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse;height:100%"width=100%

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot Luigi.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|green|Luigi}}|white}}'''</big>

!style="background:white;height:250px"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Luigi Artwork.jpg|296x250px]]

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Description:

|colspan=2 style="height:96px"|"''Luigi is a well-balanced leader who can harness his super ability to grow and crush the competition! A top pick for any team!''"

!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team number:

|width=50%|2

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team color:

|'''{{color|green|Green}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Type:

|'''{{color|limegreen|Balanced}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Size:

|Medium

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Super ability:

|[[Super Luigi!]]

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team emblem:

|[[File:MSC Icon Luigi Team Emblem.png|64x64px]]

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Theme:

|colspan=2 style="height:40px"|{{wp|Flamenco}} / {{wp|Latin music|Latin}}

|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse;height:100%"width=100%

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot Peach.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|hotpink|Princess Peach|Peach}}}}'''</big>

|colspan=2 style="height:96px"|"''Peach's passing skills are second to none and she is extremely quick! Her on-field play can leave her opponents feeling a little camera shy!''"

|[[File:MSC Icon Peach Team Emblem.png|64x64px]]

|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse;height:100%"width=100%

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot Daisy.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|orange|Princess Daisy|Daisy}}}}'''</big>

!style="background:white;height:250px"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:DaisyStrikersj.jpg|296x250px]]

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Description:

|colspan=2 style="height:96px"|"''Daisy is a defensive powerhouse, fast and physical. Her crystal ability can shield her efforts and devastate opponents.''"

!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Team number:

|width=50%|9

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team color:

|'''{{color|orange|Orange}}''' or '''{{color|turquoise|turquoise}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Type:

|'''{{color|mediumvioletred|Defensive}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Size:

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Super ability:

|[[Crystal Smash!]]

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Team emblem:

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Theme:

|colspan=2 style="height:40px"|{{wp|Synth Rock|Synth}}/{{wp|Punk Rock}}

 

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot Yoshi.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|lawngreen|Yoshi}}}}'''</big>

 

 

 

 

|style="display:inline-block; background:white; max-width:306px" width=100%|

!style="height:104px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Mugshot DonkeyKong.png|64x64px]]<br><big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|saddlebrown|Donkey Kong}}|white}}'''</big>

!style="background:white;height:250px"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:MSC Donkey Kong Artwork.jpg|296x250px]]

 

 

!style="background:white;height:250px"align="center"colspan=2|[[File:Bowser Jr MSC artwork.jpg|296x250px]]

|-

|'''{{color|orangered|Scarlet}}''' or '''{{color|darkkhaki|yellow}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Type:

|'''{{color|slateblue|Offensive}}'''

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

|colspan=2 style="height:128px"|"''A power player. Monty Mole can shoot the ball incredibly well and throw some of the biggest hits ever seen on the pitch. His slow waddling run and weak passing make him more vulnerable to losing possession when he has the ball. Find the right distance for his Dirt Drill and score at will!''"

!width=50% style="background:#EAECF0"|Type:

|width=50%|'''{{color|firebrick|Power}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Skillshot:

|[[Dirt Drill]]

 

!style="height:32px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|<big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|mediumseagreen|Koopa Troopa|Koopa}}}}'''</big>

|colspan=2 style="height:128px"|"''A Strikers veteran. Koopa is a well balanced player that has average skills in all areas of the game. He is a wise choice for any team looking for an all-around player. His Shell Smash can send any goalie into a daze, creating a great scoring chance.''"

|width=50%|'''{{color|limegreen|Balanced}}'''

!colspan=2 style="background:#EAECF0"|Theme:

 

!style="height:32px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|<big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|magenta|Birdo}}}}'''</big>

|width=50%|'''{{color|firebrick|Power}}'''

!style="background:#EAECF0"|Skillshot:

 

!style="height:32px;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|<big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|gold|Hammer Bro|Hammer Bros.}}}}'''</big>

 

!style="height:32px ;background:#EAECF0"align="center"colspan=2|<big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|silver|Shy Guy}}}}'''</big> ^{<small>(new)</small>}

 

{|border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 margin=0 padding=0 style="border:1px solid black;border-collapse:collapse;height:100%"width=100%

!style="background:#EAECF0"|<big>'''{{text outline|{{color-link|olivedrab|Kritter}}|white}}'''</big>

|[[File:MSC Kritter Artwork.jpg|296x250px]]

|Kritters act as goalies for all teams.

Each character type has its own stats. Since every one of each specific type will always have the same stats, only the stats for each type will be shown instead of for every character.

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!colspan=10 style="text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC"|Character Type Stats

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!|'''{{color|limegreen|Balanced}}'''

|6/10

|6/10

|6/10

|6/10

!|'''{{color|darkorchid|Playmaker}}'''

|10/10

|3/10

|10/10

|3/10

!|'''{{color|firebrick|Power}}'''

|3/10

|10/10

|3/10

|10/10

!|'''{{color|slateblue|Offensive}}'''

|3/10

|10/10

|10/10

|3/10

!|'''{{color|mediumvioletred|Defensive}}'''

|10/10

|3/10

|3/10

|10/10

Unlike ''Super Mario Strikers'', the new fields in ''Charged'' are not clones of one another. Each has its own dangers and gimmicks to keep players on their toes. Along with the ten new fields, the seven classic stadiums from the previous game are also playable, which makes a grand total of seventeen stadiums.

The ten new fields are referred to as “The Arenas” in-game. Most of these fields are dynamic, featuring new dangers and events. There are six unlockable stadiums.  

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|[[File:The Vice MSC.png|200px]]

|Resembling the grass stadiums in the previous game, The Vice features the famous electric fence that protects the audience from flying balls, items, rubble, and even fans. Based on this stadium, the sport appears to have grown in popularity, as there are countless hundreds of fans cramming themselves in and craning their necks to see the game. The seating areas are metal-themed, with structures resembling giant [[Warp Pipe]]s.

|Electric Fence. If an attack pushes a player out of bounds, he or she will be caught in this invisible wall and electrocuted. After falling back to the ground, characters twitch a while before returning to play.

|[[File:Thunder Island MSC.png|200px]]

|A dark, ominous course, Thunder Island is also one of the most dangerous. Located on the top of an island amid foggy waters, players who move or are pushed out of bounds are not stopped by an electric fence. Instead, they tumble down the cliff and appear on the center of the field shortly after. Matches are played during thunderstorms, increasing the danger. Audience members sit safely in seats attached to the cliff of a nearby island.  

|Storm. Sometimes a heavy storm will start. It is not uncommon for [[Cheep Cheep]]s, cows, and tractors to fly across the field. The wind also pushes players, making moving around either slower or quicker, depending on the direction it blows in. The standard electric fence is also missing along the lengths of the field, characters that get too close to the edge will simply fall off, only to come back with the next storm.

|[[File:MSC The Sand Tomb.jpg|200px]]

|Set in the middle a desert and built around ancient ruins. Giant stone [[Thwomp]]s guard the middle horizontal section of the field. While players may use the sides to avoid danger, the sand on the sides prevents the fast pace typical to other fields. This course does not feature seating for fans due to the surrounding pillars and the structure that resembles a Mayan temple.

|[[Thwomp]]s and sandpits. Eight Thwomps randomly drop down around the center of the stadium periodically. They come down when there is a small shadow of a circle and someone walks across it. Around the edges of the stadium are large lots of sand - moving in the sand is slower than moving under the Thwomps.  Thwomps may score goals if they come crashing down on the ball, crediting a random player of the scoring team, much like scoring on one's own goal does. Shells can be accelerated rapidly in the same way.

|[[File:MSC The Classroom.png|200px]]

|[[File:MSC Lava Pit Overhead.png|200px]]