Editing Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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{{Infobox| title = Super Smash Bros. Brawl

| image = [[Image:SSBB_Cover.jpg|240px]]

| developer = "The Studio"

| publisher = [[Nintendo]]

| released = (JP) January 24, 2008 <br> (US) February 10, 2008 <br> (EU) Early 2008 <br> (Aus) TBA 2008

| genre = Action, Platform, Fighting

| modes = Single player, 1-4 players simultaneous, multiplayer online

| ratings = [[ESRB]]: T (Teen)

| platforms = [[Wii]]

| media =

| input = [[Wii Remote]], [[Nunchuck Attachment]], [[Wii Classic Controller]], [[Nintendo GameCube]] controller

'''''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''''' is an upcoming fighting/action-platform game for the [[Wii]]. It is the third game in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], the sequel to ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. The game is being developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also made the last two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. After some original definite release dates, all regions had their release dates pushed back or turned into TBA (to be announced), meaning the game will have to wait until after the holiday season of 2007. On October 10th, George Harrison opened a media event in San Francisco and confirmed that the game has been slated for release on February 10, 2008 in North America, and January 24, 2008 for Japan.

The game will support the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], as revealed in an update of the [http://www.smashbros.com/ Smash Bros. Dojo!!].

[[Image:Brawl_Adventure_Logo.jpg|thumb|left|''The Subspace Emissary'' Logo.]]

The so-called "Subspace Emissary" is the adventure and story mode of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It has been said that ''The Subspace Emissary'' will rely on character development, meaning that it involves the characters' individual backgrounds. The [[Subspace Army]] will be the main antagonist, led by the [[Ancient Minister]].

At the beginning of the story, [[Princess Zelda]] and [[Princess Peach]] watch trophies of Mario and Kirby fall into an arena and transform into their living counterparts. They procede to do battle, while [[Pit]] watches from the [[Skyworld]], cheering them on. After Mario defeats Kirby, he turns him back into a living being and they shake hands.

However, [[Meta Knight|Meta Knight's]] ship, the [[Battleship Halberd|Halberd]], flies over the main stadium. It drops purple smoke onto the arena, which then turns into a group of strange robotic creatures, named [[Primid]]. Zelda and Peach run down to assist Mario and Kirby. They fight the Primid for some time.

The Subspace Army then drops down a [[Subspace Bomb]], which is activated by the [[R.O.B.]]s. The bomb then shows a detonation timer, indicating that it will explode in three minutes. Mario hurries to deactivate it, but is defeated by a giant cannonball that knocks him out of the stadium. Kirby ponders what to do, and notices that Peach and Zelda have been stuck in cages, being held by [[Petey Piranha]].

[[Image:Brawl PitStory.jpg|thumb|right|[[Palutena]] giving [[Pit]] the Sacred Bow of Palutena.]]

Petey Piranha proceeds to attack Kirby, by swinging the cages at him. Kirby dodges, and starts to weaken the cages with his attacks. Kirby is then shown defeating Petey Piranha and freeing Peach. Suddenly, out of nowhere, [[Wario]] drops in, wielding an unusual machine. He notices Kirby, but then turns around to Zelda, who had been flung farther away. He points his machine at her, and fires it. Oddly enough, a black arrow shoots out. When it strikes Zelda, she is transformed into a trophy, which Wario promptly carries away. It is then that Kirby and Peach ride a [[Warp Star]] and escape the stadium, which is drawn into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]] seconds afterwards.

Meanwhile, in the Skyworld, Pit gazes at the stadium, and notices the devastating effects of the Subspace Bomb. He is then called forth by [[Palutena]], who gives him the Staff of Palutena. She sends Pit on a mission to save the world from the Subspace Army, and help out the others who are trying to save it. Pit then then hurries off to the edge of Skyworld, and flies down to the world, to assist in saving the world from the Subspace Army.

[[Image:Brawl_DKStory.jpg|thumb|left|Enemies stealing [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]].]]

Meanwhile, in an island jungle, a [[Hammer Bro.]] and a [[Goomba]] drive away in a truck after stealing [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]]. After battling several of the [[Koopa Troop]]'s minions (even smashing a [[Koopa Troopa]] into the ground, a la ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]''), Donkey Kong is forced to follow the Hammer Bro. and Goomba, and get his treasured Banana Hoard back. Both Donkey Kong and his friend, [[Diddy Kong]], set off after them. It appears that after getting their Banana Hoard back (it is unknown where, when, or how), Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong encounter [[Bowser]]. He roars ferociously, and presumably he is fought. However, as to why Bowser has stolen his Banana Hoard is, as of yet, unknown.

 

In the meanwhile, Kirby and Peach on the Warp Star are chased by the Halberd. They are forced to land on it, but an [[Arwing]] appears. It is hit by the beams of the Halberd and flies downwards, knocking off Kirby and Peach on its way. Apparently, the Arwing is knocked out of the skies by the Halberd, and lands on the island Donkey Kong is.

 

Afterwards, Diddy Kong then starts to swing through the jungle. When he reaches a pond, he notices a damaged [[Arwing]] near the lake. As he heads towards it, a [[Rayquaza]] emerges from the lake, and starts attacking Diddy Kong. As Diddy Kong tries to escape, Rayquaza quickly grabs him, and goes back towards the lake. As Diddy Kong just stares in terror, [[Fox McCloud]] ejects from the Arwing, and uses [[Fox Illusion]] to swift pass the dragons hand, causing him to release Diddy. As Rayquaza uses another Dragon Pulse, Fox uses his [[Reflector]], which deflects the attack back at Rayquaza, causing him to retreat back into the lake. Fox then allows Diddy to accompany him on his journey. It is unknown if Rayquaza is fought as a boss, or is simply a character in the cutscene.

[[Image:Subspace_Emissary_Map.jpg|thumb|right|The World Map.]]

The Halberd later appears over the space where Pit landed, creating more Primids. He is defeating various subspace enemies, until he eventually reaches a platform. Looking across the clouds, he sees the trophy of Mario sticking out. Hopping over to a platform concealed by the clouds he turns Mario into a living being again. They understand that they are working towards the same goal, and head off.

In screenshots of the Subspace Emissary, a Hammer Bro., [[Bullet Bill]]s and Goombas were revealed as enemies. Additionally, [[Fox McCloud|Fox]] can be seen running away from a giant sheep-like creature, and several Primid imitate the moves of [[Samus Aran|Samus]] and [[Meta Knight]]. For a list of known enemies, go [[Subspace Army#Enemies in the Subspace Army|here]].

=== List of Bosses ===

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! width=17% | Boss

! width=68% | Description

| [[Image:PeteyInBrawl.jpg|140px|center]]

| align=center | [[Petey Piranha]]

| Petey Piranha captures [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]], and the player has to fight him as [[Kirby]], being able to rescue only one of the princesses.

== Gameplay ==

A new battle mechanic will be the [[Final Smash]], that is triggered by collecting a [[Smash Ball]]. Another new battle mechanic is that players will be able to walk and jump while using projectile-shooting items, like the [[Super Scope]]. Some characters have also been seen crawling. However, it is disputable whether all characters have this ability, as only a few were able to perform the [[Wall Jump]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Additionally, a new technique called the [[Footstool Jump]] will be in the game. It allows players to jump on an opposing players head, and spring up by pressing the jump button at the right time. Players will be able to perform Meteor Smashes by doing this as well. The [[Tether Recovery]] will be a new tactic in the game. It allows players to grab onto ledges, using chain-like items, such as a [[Plasma Whip]] or a [[Clawshot]]. [[Gliding]] will also be a technique in this game, available only to characters with wings. When used, players will be able to glide across the stage, and be able to control the way they fly. They can direct themselves upwards, or downwards, depending on the Button Combination used.

 

[[Image:BrawlWiiRemoteControls.gif|thumb|right|The [[Wii Remote]] controls.]]

The game will be controlled with one of the four controlling methods:

* [[Wii Remote]] (Turned on its side)

** +Control Pad &ndash; Move

*** Up/+Control Pad &ndash; Jump

*** Left or Right/+Control Pad &ndash; Move

** B Button &ndash; [[Shield]]

** A Button &ndash; [[Taunt]]

** - Button &ndash; Grab

** 1 Button &ndash; Special Move

** 2 Button &ndash; Normal Attack

** 1 Button/2 Button &ndash; [[Smash Attack]]

** +Control Pad/2 Button &ndash; Smash Attack

* [[Wii Remote]] & [[Nunchuk Attachment]]

* [[Wii Classic Controller]]

* [[Nintendo GameCube]] Controller

 

The execution of standard combos has been made easier; the A button does no longer have to be hit repeatedly, it is enough to hold it down for the character to start a combo attack.

 

Players will be able to set their own button configuration rather than have to play with the default configuration. People will be able to type in names, like Tom or John, just like in the last two games. While names were only a gimmick in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', they now also save the player's controlling options to avoid selecting the control method again each time.

 

[[Image:BrawlScreenDemo.jpg|frame|right|The character select screen for the October [[Nintendo]] event.]]

The Brawl mode which was playable at the October Nintendo event featured a simple two minute time match, but there are going to be other modes in the full game as well. In the demo, the players can select their characters, who also have alternate costumes, and choose the stage to play on. As the battle begins, each character appears with their specific entrance. For example, Samus comes out of a teleporter and Mario out of a [[Warp Pipe]]. These entrances were present in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', but not in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.

 

=== Subspace Emissary ===

The Subspace Emissary will make use of a team system. Two players can play in the Subspace Emissary at one time, with the first player being the protagonist, and the second player being an optional supporting character. Due to the camera following the main character, if the second character ends up off screen from the stage scroll, he or she will automatically warp straight back to the main hero. The main screen shows where to go next, and the character selection screen allows the player to choose his or her team. If Player 1 is defeated, and Player 2 is not, the game will still be over.

 

In single player, teams are still available. However, the second character will be a CPU, and if the main character is defeated, the player takes control of the second player, until he or she, too, is defeated.

 

[[Image:Brawl_Classic_Mode.jpg|thumb|left|[[Link]] acting as the first opponent.]]

Classic Mode returns from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', acting the exact same way. Players pick a character, and then continue through a barrage of fights. Each stage appears in a certain order, with a Legend of Zelda stage appearing first, and a Pokémon stage appearing third. Like the last game, certain conditions are set in a few matches. A few examples are the player and two teammates fighting a giant opponent, or the player having to fight a [[Metal Box|metal]] version of another player. A small heart will appear next to a teammates logo. When a level is finished, the score will be added up, and coins will be earned. The coins have some purpose in the game, but it is unknown what, at this point.

 

[[Image:BrawlBunnyHood.jpg|thumb|right|The "Bunny Brawl" setting.]]

A new feature is the ''Special Brawl''. Using this, players are able to customize the battle themselves. This means they can attach items, set stats, and add appearance differences to all the players, right from the start of the battle, without having to collect the items themselves. The Special Brawl, thus, allows players to try a variety of settings such as Invisible Bunny Brawl, instead of the settings given on a certain type of battle (as seen in previous with the Special Melee modes in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'').

 

The ''Tourney Mode'' from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (then "Tournament Mode") will be returning, acting the exact same way as it did in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Players are able to brawl in a tourney, that can have up to 32 players, and will have to fight their way to the championship, eventually earning a cup if they win. It is possible to play with friends, or battle CPU characters. Nothing appears to have been changed from the ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' version, however.

 

[[Image:BrawlWi-Fi.jpg|thumb|left|The main Wi-Fi menu.]]

Recently, Wi-Fi Connection was confirmed to be in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. However, similar to what happened with ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', the game tends to slow down and fail a lot more the further the players are. So, playing a game from Japan to America will slow the game down, and cause some problems in the battle. Regardless, the game is still capable of connecting overseas. The two modes are ''With Friends'' and ''With Anyone''.

 

When playing with friends, players use friend codes in order to brawl with each other. They choose an emblem to represent themselves. Emblems can be the games' series emblems, the characters' icons or [[Mii]]s. In this mode, players are able to send messages to each other in-game, using the [[Taunt]] command. Players can send four differant kinds of messages, one for each direction; up, down, left, and right. Results are recorded only in this mode.

 

When brawling in the ''With Anyone'' setting, players are unable to send messages to each other in-game, and neither can they see the name or details of their opponent. Also, the results of the battle are not recorded in the ''With Anyone'' mode. While the game is loading, or while the players are waiting for other opponents, they can practice the game by attacking the [[Sandbag]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. The other modes of play involved in Wi-Fi have not been revealed yet.

 

[[Image:Stage_Builder.jpg|thumb|right|The Stage Builder in action.]]

A new unique gimmick is the ''Stage Builder''. Using it, players can make their very own custom stages. When making the stage, players first pick the size of the stage, and then creating a background pattern, as well as the music that will play on the stage (with only the music tracks found on [[CD]] being playable). Once done, the player can start adding pieces to the stage, whether it be simple platforms to ladders to spikes. However, each of the four control types have different ways to move the pieces, however, they are all able to flip, resize, zoom, swap palettes and erase pieces of the stage. After building a fraction of the stage, it can be tested out before being saved. This can be done several times, if it is necessary. After the stage is finished, the name and comment can be chosen, as well as an option to change the music of the stage. It can be sent to other players via Wi-Fi Connection, but can also be sent directly to Nintendo using the "Submit" option on the Stage Builder screen. Every day, Nintendo will send a selected stage to every player with Wi-Fi and ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', so they can try out the stages that other people have made. The stage gets removed after a day has past, and a new one is brought in the next day. This allows players to make and try out new stages for themselves every day.

 

[[Image:My_Music.jpg|thumb|left|The My Music feature.]]

Another inclusion is a feature called ''My Music''. Instead of restricting each stage to one music track, with some having an alternate music track, people can now choose which music track they want to play on the stage. For example, on the [[Delfino Plaza]] stage, players can choose between the Delfino Plaza theme from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the Castle Music/Fortress Boss from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', the Ending/Title Screen of ''[[Super Mario World]]'', the main theme to ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', and many more. Players can set how commonly the track may appear on the stage. To add more music to the collection, the player must collect a [[CD]], which randomly appears across the entire game, in any of the numerous modes of play.

 

[[Trophy|Trophies]] have been confirmed to be returning in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. They act the same way, being collected the same way, but there are now new trophies, and they are more easily stored, as an image of the trophy will be seen when selecting a trophy. They can also be displayed the same way they were in ''Melee''. Another new feature, is that many trophies can be placed together on the same spot, making it seem like a "play". There are also more backgrounds, that can add to this new feature.

 

 

 

Also available in the Stadium mode is the ''Target Smash!'', a slightly altered mode of the ''Target Test'' from the previous games. There are five different stages each character can play on, and the results can be sent to other players via the Wi-Fi Connection.

== Characters ==

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border:1px solid black; border-collapse:collapse"

|+ <font size=4>Veteran Fighters</font>

! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Mario]]

! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Link]]

| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlMario.jpg|120px|center]]

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:571px-Brawlink.jpg|100px|center]]

| colspan=2 | Mario is said to be the most balanced of characters. He has an average strength and speed; he also has very good jumping abilities.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Link reappears as one of the heavier fighters with a slow movement, but still has a strong attack strength and a large amount of equipment.

| Standard Special Move || [[Fireball]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Bow (move)|Hero's Bow]]

| Side Special Move || [[Cape]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Gale Boomerang]]

| Up Special Move || [[Super Jump Punch]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Spin Attack (SSB attack)|Spin Attack]]

| Down Special Move || [[F.L.U.D.D.]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]

| Final Smash || [[Mario Finale]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Triforce Slash]]

! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Kirby]]

! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Pikachu]]

| colspan=2 | [[Image:Brawlrkirby.jpg|130px|center]]

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Brawlpikachu.jpg|130px|center]]

| colspan=2 | Kirby is back as a light-weight. He has retained his copy-cat style, and his multiple jumping.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Pikachu is an all-around character, but is still technical due to its quick speed and strong attacks.

| Standard Special Move || [[Swallow]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Thunder Jolt]]

| Side Special Move || [[Hammer (Kirby)|Hammer]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Skull Bash]]

| Up Special Move || [[Final Cutter]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Quick Attack]]

| Down Special Move || [[Stone (move)|Stone]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Thunder]]

| Final Smash || [[Cook Kirby]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Volt Tackle]]

! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Star_Fox_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Fox McCloud]]

! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |   [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Samus Aran]]

| colspan=2 | [[Image:Foxsmnas.jpg|100px|center]]

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | [[Image:Brawlrsamus.jpg|120px|center]]

| colspan=2 | Fox is quite fast, but he has weak attacks. He can use his Blaster to do damage to enemies without stopping them from their actions.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Like Link, Samus has a slow pace and a heavy center of gravity along with powerful attacks. After using her Zero Laser, she becomes Zero Suit Samus for the rest of the match.

| Standard Special Move || [[Blaster (move)|Blaster]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || [[Charge Shot]]

| Side Special Move || [[Fox Illusion]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Missile]]

| Up Special Move || [[Fire Fox]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || [[Screw Attack (move)|Screw Attack]]

| Down Special Move || [[Reflector]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Down Special Move || [[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]

| Final Smash || [[Landmaster]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Zero Laser]]

! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]

! colspan=2 width=50% style="border-left:3px solid" |   [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Bowser]]