Editing Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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{{Infobox| title = Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

| developer = "The Studio"

| publisher = [[Nintendo]]

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

| genre = 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 a planned release date of December 3rd, 2007 in North America, all regions had their release dates pushed back. It is now slated for release on February 10, 2008 in North America, and January 24, 2008 for Japan.

A demo of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' was playable on the "E for All" media event in San Francisco in October 2007. 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 "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 main antagonists are the [[Subspace Army]], which is 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 proceed to do battle, while [[Pit]] watches from [[Skyworld]], cheering them both on. After his defeat, Kirby is transformed into a [[Trophy]], which Mario revives into its living counterpart.

However, [[Meta Knight|Meta Knight's]] ship, the [[Battleship Halberd|Halberd]], flies over the main stadium. It sprays purple smoke into the arena, which then takes the form of 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 two [[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 sent flying out of the stadium by a giant cannonball. Kirby ponders what to do, and notices that Peach and Zelda have been trapped in cages, which are being held by [[Petey Piranha]].

Petey Piranha proceeds to attack Kirby, by swinging the cages at him. Kirby dodges, and starts to weaken the cages with his attacks. Kirby eventually defeats Petey Piranha, causing him to drop the two cages. Kirby breaks only one cage. Suddenly, out of nowhere, [[Wario]] drops in, wielding an unusual machine. He notices Kirby and the rescued princess, but then turns around to the unrescued princess, who had been flung farther away. He points his machine at her, and fires it. A black arrow shoots out of the device, and when it strikes the unrescued princess, she is transformed into a Trophy, which Wario promptly carries away. It is then that Kirby and the rescued princess ride a [[Warp Star]] and escape the stadium, which is drawn into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]] seconds afterwards.

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

Meanwhile, in 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 hurries off to the edge of Skyworld, and flies down to the world, to assist in saving it 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]] pile [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard]] onto a hovercraft, which they proceed to drive away. Upon battling several of the [[Koopa Troop]]'s minions (even smashing a [[Koopa Troopa]] into the ground, a la ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]''), Donkey Kong readies to follow the Hammer Bro. and the 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 the rescued princess 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 the rescued princess on its way. Apparently, the Arwing is knocked out of the skies by the Halberd, and lands on the island Donkey Kong is on.

 

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 stares in fear and awe, Rayquaza quickly grabs him, and flies back to the lake. As Diddy Kong continues to stare in terror, [[Fox McCloud]] ejects from destroyed Arwing, and uses [[Fox Illusion]] to swift pass the dragon's 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.

 

The Halberd later appears over the space where Pit landed, creating more Primids. He defeats 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. Once Mario recalls the events that have previously happened to him, the two 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]].

Additionally, a few teams were confirmed through a [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea10.html recent video]. Donkey Kong appears to be by himself in a Jungle level, with his partner, Diddy Kong, being allied with Fox in a similar looking level. [[Meta Knight]] and the [[Ice Climbers]] have been seen fighting together on an ice level, showing they will be partnered up. [[Ike]] was seen fighting by himself on a Great Wall of China-like level. [[Yoshi]] and [[Link]] are seen fighting together in an underground level. [[Lucas]] was also seen fighting several [[Subspace Army|Bytans]] by himself. Samus and [[Pikachu]] were seen randomly in the video, proving their appearance in the Subspace Emissary, but it is unknown what role they will play. [[Bowser]] has been shown to be holding the same arrow-shooting gun as [[Wario]], and is presumed to have turned Donkey Kong into a trophy. He is shown shooting an arrow at Diddy and Fox. [[Wario]] is also seen with his gun again. It is presumed this gun can also shoot cannonballs. It is unknown if Bowser and Wario are playable in the Subspace Emissary.

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! width=15% |

! width=17% | Boss

! width=68% | Description

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

| align=center | [[Petey Piranha]]

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

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

| align=center | [[Rayquaza]]

| Rayquaza attacks Fox and Diddy Kong after Fox's Arwing crashed into the jungle.

|}

 

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 player's 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. The game also features three different [[Taunt]]s for each character.

 

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

{| align=center border=1 cellspaing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; textalign:center"

|[[Image:DefaultWiiRemote.jpg|260px]]

|[[Image:DefaultNunchuk.jpg|260px]]

! [[Wii Remote]] (turned on its side)

! [[Wii Remote]] + [[Nunchuk Attachment]]

|[[Image:DefaultClassic.jpg|260px]]

|[[Image:DefaultGameCube.jpg|260px]]

! [[Wii Classic Controller]]

! [[Nintendo GameCube]] Controller

 

 

==== Classic Mode ====

[[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.

 

==== Events ====

''Events'' are an updated version of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Event Matches. They are pre-definded missions to be solved by the player. Each event is represented by a small preview screenshot on the event list, and a difficulty (Easy &ndash; Normal &ndash; Hard) can be selected. Several events are also avaiable in the co-op mode, which allows two players at a time to play. In this mode, they cooperate, and cannot fight each other. Known events are:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse"

!Player's character

|[[Mario]]/+[[Kirby]]

|Mario fights against Bowser and King Dedede on Delfino Plaza.

|Kirby assists Mario in the battle.

|[[Meta Knight]]

|Meta Knight has to defeat Kirby before they reach the Battleship Halberd.

|

|[[Pit]]

|Pit has to destroy all platforms in the Skyworld, Wario is his enemy.

|

|[[Yoshi]]

|Yoshi has to put Kirby and Pikachu into an egg the same time, on the Yoshi's Island stage.

|

|[[Link]]

|Link has to defeat [[Dark Link]] in a Stamina match on the Bridge of Eldin. They have 200HP each.

|[[Pokémon Trainer]]/+[[Pikachu]]

|A Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu fights another Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu, in the Pokémon Stadium 2.

|[[Yoshi]]/+[[King Dedede]]

|The players have to defeat as many players as possible in 10 seconds. Each player starts with 300% of damage. The battle is on the WarioWare stage.

|[[Wario]]/+[[Bowser]]

 

Also available in the Stadium mode is the [[Break the Targets!|Target Smash!!]], a slightly altered mode of the ''Target Test'' from the previous games. There are five different stages all characters can play on, and the results can be sent to other players via the Wi-Fi Connection. It is also possible to play the Target Smash!! with two players simultaneously.

[[Image:Multimanselection.jpg|thumb|The Multi-Man Brawl Selection Screen.]]

 

New additions to the mode include its inclusion in two-player mode, whereas in ''Melee'' the mode was strictly single player.  The [[Fighting Wire Frame]]s have been replaced by the Alloys.  While there were only two types of Wire Frames, there are four types of Alloys.  Masahiro Sakurai has not yet specified the differences between the fighting styles of the four enemies.

 

 

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, such as the [[Smash Coin|Coin Battle]]. 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''.

 

 

[[Image:BrawlBunnyHood.jpg|thumb|left|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 ''Rotation'' mode is an enhanced version of the ''Winner Out/Loser Out'' Tournament modes of ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It allows more than four players to play at the same system, by passing the controllers on after each battle. Up to sixteen players can be put into the queue, with each given the possibility to use their name and their personal controller configuration. However, this is not required. There is still the option between ''Winner Out'' and ''Loser Out'', where the winner or the loser of the match pass the controller on to the next player after the match, respectively. Additionally, players have the option to pause, i. e. moving themselves at the end of the queue. The mode is avaiable when two or more controllers are connected to the Wii. It remains unconfirmed whether players will be able to change their characters while the mode is ongoing, as it was the case in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.

 

[[Image:SSBBtourney.jpg|thumb|The tourney screen with 32 players.]]

 

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

 

[[Image:Multimenbrawl.jpg|thumb|The ''With Friends'' mode selection screen.]]

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 different kinds of messages, one for each direction: up, down, left, and right. Results are recorded only in this mode. The [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stadium|Homerun Contest]] is also playable in this mode.

 

 

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

 

[[Image:CoinLauncher.jpg|thumb|In this screenshot of the Coin Launcher, the player has already won 5 trophies and 4 stickers.]]

The ''Coin Launcher'' is a mini-game available in the ''Vault'', replacing the ''Lottery mode'' from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. In this game, the player can use the coins which they have won in the Classic Mode, the Group mode or by betting on the winner in the Wi-Fi connection's ''Spectator Mode'', to get trophies and stickers. The player controls the Coin Launcher, a cannon that shoots with the coins the player has collected. By hitting the targets on the screen with coins, they can win various collectibles. Enemies also appear and if one of their rockets hits the Coin Launcher, the player will lose coins. There is also a green gauge on the screen which allows the player to rapid-fire coins for a short time when it is filled.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

{| 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|Inhale]]

| 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]]

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

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

| colspan=2 | Light-weight yet slow, Zelda uses magical attacks that are hard to control, but do much damage when used successfully.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Bowser is likely both the heaviest and the slowest character; this is probably due to his immense attack strength.

| Standard Special Move || Unknown

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

| Side Special Move || [[Din's Fire]]

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

| Up Special Move || [[Farore's Wind]]

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

| Down Special Move || Unknown

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

| Final Smash || Unknown

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Giga Bowser Transformation]]

! colspan=2 width=50% | [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px|right]] [[Donkey Kong]]

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

| colspan=2 | [[Image:BrawlDK.JPG|130px|center]]

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

| colspan=2 | Much like Bowser, Donkey Kong is heavy and strong. He has a unique ability which allows him to capture characters with him for a short distance.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | Yoshi is an agility based character with strong smash attacks, and a decently heavy weight.

| Standard Special Move || [[Giant Punch]]

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

| Side Special Move || [[Headbutt]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || [[Egg Roll (move)|Egg Roll]]

| Up Special Move || [[Spinning Kong]]

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

| Down Special Move || [[Hand Slap]]

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

| Final Smash || [[Konga Beat]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Final Smash || [[Super Dragon]]

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

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

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

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

| colspan=2 | Peach will return with a new outfit design based on her more recent appearances.  Peach retains her floating ability and her attacks from ''Melee''.

| colspan=2 style="border-left:3px solid" | The Ice Climbers, Popo and Nana, return from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', with an updated appearance. Like always, the player controls either Nana or Popo, while a CPU controls the other.  

| Standard Special Move || [[Toad (SSB attack)|Toad]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Standard Special Move || Unknown

| Side Special Move || [[Peach Bomber]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Side Special Move || Unknown

| Up Special Move || [[Peach Parasol]]

| style="border-left:3px solid" | Up Special Move || Unknown