Editing Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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|developer=Game Arts<ref name="noe">[http://kotaku.com/347656/super-secret-super-smash-bros-brawl-developer-revealed Super Smash Bros. Brawl at kotaku], accessed 2008-05-17 (broken link)</ref>

|released='''Original release'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|January 31, 2008|USA|March 9, 2008|Australia|June 26, 2008|Europe|June 27, 2008|South Korea|April 29, 2010}} '''[[Nintendo Selects]]'''<br>{{releasedate|Europe|October 18, 2013|Australia|November 7, 2013}}

|genre=[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Fighting]]

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

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|media={{container|wiidual=1}}<ref name="disk">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rsbj/info.html Press Release on the Error Message on the Japanese Official Nintendo Website (in Japanese)], published 2008-2-1.</ref>

'''''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''''' is a fighting game for the [[Wii]]. This is the third installment in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and the follow-up to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It was designed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]], who also made the preceding ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, and developed by a team that was specifically created for it. The game uses a game engine called Havok that mainly focuses on the game physics, which was provided by an Irish company of the same name.<ref>[http://gonintendo.com/?p=34360 Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Havok engine confirmed - GoNintendo], published 1/28/2008.</ref> After a planned release date of December 3, [[List of Mario games by date#2007|2007]] in North America, all regions had their release dates pushed back. It was then slated for release on February 10, [[List of Mario games by date#2008|2008]] in North America, and January 24, 2008 for Japan. However on January 15, 2008, it was then delayed to January 31, 2008 for Japan<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2008/080115.html Press Release on the Release Date on the Japanese Official Nintendo Website (Japanese)], published 1/15/2008.</ref> and March 9, 2008 for North America.<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/index.html Smash Bros. DOJO!! - American English Edition], published 1/15/2008.</ref> It was released in Australia on June 26, 2008 and in Europe on June 27, 2008<ref>[http://uk.ign.com/games/super-smash-bros-brawl/wii-748545 Super Smash Bros. Brawl - IGN UK]</ref>.

''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' shares the same basic controls as its predecessors. Players attack their opponent to increase the opponent's percentage. The higher the percentage, the faster players will be sent flying. The objective is to knock opponents off the blast line to score a KO. Again, this game employs simple button inputs to perform various moves. {{button|A}} performs basic moves in the ground or midair while {{button|B}} has the character perform special moves. Players can do several moves depending on where {{button|Stick}} is tilted. If players are knocked from the stage, they can use their mid air jump and special moves, typically {{button|B}} and tilting up on {{button|Stick}} to recover.

Another basic, yet vital move players can do is to shield, which blocks most attacks. The shield shrinks the longer the player holds the button or if the shield blocks attacks. If the shield is too small, the player is vulnerable to attacks. If the shield breaks, the player is momentarily stunned. Grabs can also circumvent the shield. Once the player has grabbed an opponent he or she can either pummel the opponent with the attack button or throw the opponent with {{button|Stick}}. Opponents can break free of grabs by moving the control stick and mashing buttons, but the higher the percentage, the longer it takes for opponents to be released.

A new battle mechanic is the [[Final Smash]] that was originally supposed to be featured in the first game of the series, but scrapped for technical reasons, which can be used only by collecting a [[Smash Ball]]. Players are now able to walk and jump while using projectile-shooting items, like the [[Super Scope]], where in ''Melee'' wasn't possible.  

As a new feature in the game, certain characters can crawl. Such characters are [[Bowser]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Ivysaur]], [[Lucario]], [[Luigi]], [[Pikachu]], [[Sheik]], [[Solid Snake]], [[Squirtle]], [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], and [[Zero Suit Samus]].

A new technique called the [[Footstool Jump]] is introduced. It allows players to jump on an another player's head up to five times and spring up by pressing the jump button at the right time. Players are be able to perform Meteor Smashes by doing this as well. The [[Tether Recovery]] is a returning tactic in the game. It allows players to grab onto ledges using chain-like items, such as a [[Plasma Whip]] or a [[Link#Hookshot/Clawshot|Link's Hookshot]]. [[Gliding]] is also a technique in this game, available only to winged characters. When gliding is used, players are 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 direction the {{button|gcn|Stick}} or the {{button|wii|Pad}} is pointed in.  

 

 

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There are a few differences between the controller methods. The Wii Remote and the Nunchuk Attachment has a special feature, the Shake Smash, allowing the players to execute Smash Attacks in the direction they shake the controller to. The Classic Controller, Wii Remote + Nunchuk Attachment, and the GameCube controller also have a function which disables the jump by tapping the control stick upwards.

 

 

|image1=CharacterSelect-SSBBrawl.png

|caption2=The entire cast, as it appears in the opening.

With 35 playable characters (39, if [[Sheik]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], and the [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s three Pokémon without including Pokémon Trainer are counted), ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' has 10 more characters than the previous installment. 21 characters are available directly from the start, while the other 14 need to be unlocked to become playable. Only five of the characters from the previous game aren't playable in this game, which are [[Pichu]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Young Link]], and [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]]. Additionally, ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' is the first game in the series to feature third-party characters as playable characters, in this case being [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Solid Snake]]. The Special Moves and Final Smash for each character are listed on the right-side column.  

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!width=25% colspan=2|Special Moves

 

For his Final Smash, Mario blasts a giant fireball that moves slowly and horizontally. Opponents that are trapped in this fire ball may be damaged and even pushed to get KO'd.

|Down || [[Mario#F.L.U.D.D.|F.L.U.D.D.]]

|Final Smash || [[Mario#Mario Finale|Mario Finale]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlDK.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Donkey Kong]] [[File:DK_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Much like Bowser, Donkey Kong is heavy and strong. He has a unique ability which allows him to grab enemies and then carry them. He has surprisingly good speed for a heavyweight.

|Standard || [[Donkey Kong#Giant Punch|Giant Punch]]

|Side || [[Donkey Kong#Headbutt|Headbutt]]

|Up || [[Donkey Kong#Spinning Kong|Spinning Kong]]

|Down || [[Donkey Kong#Hand Slap|Hand Slap]]

|Final Smash || [[Donkey Kong#Konga Beat|Konga Beat]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlLink.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Link]] [[File:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Link has moderate strength, but is slightly sluggish. Link uses numerous types of weapons while fighting, such as bombs and boomerangs. His bombs affect both himself, teammates, and opponents. His boomerang not only damages and pushes foes, but can also move items. His bow, which can be charged, is another projectile. His spin attack, which can be charged if Link is on the ground, provides an additional jump necessary for recovery. Link also uses a Claw Shot for his grab, giving him extended reach, and he can use it even to grab ledges. Link also has a functional shield that can block projectiles.

 

If Link initiates his Final Smash close enough to an opponent, he slashes the opponent several times before a final hit that knocks away the opponent.

|Standard || [[Link#Hero's Bow|Hero's Bow]]

|Side || [[Link#Gale Boomerang|Gale Boomerang]]

|Up || [[Link#Spin Attack|Spin Attack]]

|Down || [[Link#Bomb|Bomb]]

|Final Smash || [[Link#Triforce_Slash|Triforce Slash]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlSamus.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Samus Aran|Samus]] [[File:Metroid_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Samus has a relatively slow pace, and she is also very floaty. She has great projectiles and heavy weight, but she is also unusually weak. After using her Zero Laser, she loses her suit and becomes Zero Suit Samus.  

|Standard || [[Samus Aran#Charge Shot|Charge Shot]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlYoshi.png|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Yoshi]] [[File:Yoshi_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Yoshi is a fast and unusually heavy character. However, he is rather weak, and has an average attack speed. His Egg Throw can be used as a third jump.

|Standard || [[Yoshi#Egg Lay|Egg Lay]]

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|Side || [[Yoshi#Egg Roll|Egg Roll]]

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|Up || [[Yoshi#Egg Throw|Egg Throw]]

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|Down || [[Yoshi#Yoshi Bomb|Yoshi Bomb]]

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|Final Smash || [[Yoshi#Super Dragon|Super Dragon]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlKirby.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Kirby]] [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Kirby is one of the lightest characters in the game. Added with that is his many jumps, making recovery for him easier than most characters. Since he is light, however, he can be knocked away easily. Kirby can copy his opponents' standard special move with Inhale or spit them out. His Hammer, a strong move, behaves differently depending if Kirby is mid air or on the ground. Kirby's Stone slams on opponents from above while giving Kirby temporary protection from most attacks. Finally, his Final Cutter sends him up while he slashes down. Not only this is a recovery move, but if Kirby lands, it can create a fast shockwave that is a projectile.

Once Kirby uses his Final Smash, any nearby opponents may be drawn inside Kirby's pot, take some damage, and be knocked out.

|Standard || [[Kirby#Inhale|Inhale]]

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|Side || [[Kirby#Hammer|Hammer]]

|Up || [[Kirby#Final Cutter|Final Cutter]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlFox.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Fox McCloud|Fox]] [[File:StarFox_Emblem.png|30px]]

 

|rowspan=5|Bowser is the heaviest and largest character. He also has very powerful, though rather slow, attacks. However, he moves at a faster speed in this game compared to his speed in ''Melee''.

|Down || [[Princess Peach#Vegetable|Vegetable]]

|Up || [[Princess Zelda#Farore's Wind|Farore's Wind]]

|rowspan=5|Sheik returns as [[Zelda]]'s transformation after she uses [[Zelda#Transform|Transform]]. While Zelda predominantly focuses on strength, Sheik utilizes speed.

|Standard || [[Shiek#Needle Storm|Needle Storm]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlIceClimbers.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Ice Climbers]] [[File:IceClimbers_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Side || [[Ice Climbers#Squall Hammer|Squall Hammer]]

!rowspan=5|[[Pit]] [[File:KidIcarus_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Pit can multi-jump in the air. He uses a bow in battle, which he can break into two blades for close-range battles. He attacks with very fast slash moves in the air and on the ground. He has a good projectile and good weight, though he is somewhat weak.

|Up || [[Pit#Wings of Icarus|Wings of Icarus]]

!rowspan=5|[[Wario]] [[File:Wario_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|He is a small heavyweight with great aerial game and recovery, but he has poor range and somewhat slow attacks. Both his outfit from the [[WarioWare]] series and the standard [[Wario (series)|Wario]] series are available, each with their own set of colors. Though he is a heavyweight, he has average strength. His Chomp snares any opponent into his mouth. His Wario Waft, depending on when the last time it is used, can be a potent attack and even an additional jump. Wario can also use his Wario Bike to ram into opponents or as an additional jump, but he cannot have more than one bike at a time.

Wario-Man, Wario's Final Smash, is essentially an upgraded form of Wario. Wario-Man has greater movement and much stronger attacks.

|rowspan=14|The Pokémon Trainer uses [[Squirtle]], [[Ivysaur]], and [[Charizard]] to fight for him, rather than actually fight himself. He mainly stands on the stage, but he occasionally stands on a floating platform in the background on stages with little solid ground. While the Down move is shared, the other special moves are unique to each of the Pokémon, which gives the opportunity for eleven different moves (including the Final Smash).

|Up || [[Charizard#Fly|Fly]]

|rowspan=5|Diddy Kong is mobile, light, and has a variety of attacks, such as the [[Popgun#Peanut Popgun|Peanut Popgun]] from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. He can use the Monkey Flip to latch on opponents, an attack, or as another jump. Diddy Kong can also spawn a banana peel, which can be used as any other item. Diddy Kong's Rocketbarrel Boost is another jump, but can be charged to provide additional height.

 

|Standard || [[Diddy Kong#Peanut Popgun|Peanut Popgun]]

!rowspan=5|[[Meta Knight]] [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Meta Knight can multi-jump in the air and glide for a short time. He has a very fast combo attack. His standard {{button|wii|A}} attack can render foes helpless for a short while. However, he is light and lacking in power.

|Side || [[Meta Knight#Drill Rush|Drill Rush]]

!rowspan=5|[[Lucas]] [[File:EarthBound_Emblem.png|30px]]

 

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|Final Smash || [[Lucas#PK Starstorm|PK Starstorm]]

!rowspan=5|[[King Dedede]] [[File:Kirby_Emblem.png|30px]]

|Standard || [[King Dedede#Inhale|Inhale]]

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|Up || [[King Dedede#Super Dedede Junp|Super Dedede Jump]]

|Down || [[King Dedede#Jet Hammer|Jet Hammer]]

|Final Smash || [[King Dedede#Waddle Dee Army|Waddle Dee Army]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlOlimar.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] [[File:Pikmin_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Captain Olimar from the ''Pikmin'' series relies largely on using the [[Pikmin]] for combat. Pikmin must be plucked from the ground (using his standard special move) in order for Olimar to use them. If Olimar doesn't have Pikmin, he will only be able to use a certain range of attacks. When he attacks with the Pikmin, they each have different effects:

*Red: fire

*Yellow: electricity

*Purple: high strength

*White: dark

|Standard || [[Captain Olimar#Pikmin Pluck|Pikmin Pluck]]

|Side || [[Captain Olimar#Pikmin Throw|Pikmin Throw]]

|Up || [[Captain Olimar#Pikmin Chain|Pikmin Chain]]

|Down || [[Captain Olimar#Pikmin Order|Pikmin Order]]

|Final Smash || [[Captain Olimar#End of Day|End of Day]]

 

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!witdh=25% colspan=2| Special Moves

|rowspan=5|Luigi returns with a somewhat similar moveset to Mario. Luigi can jump higher than Mario, slightly faster, and his attack strength is unusually high. Luigi can be unlocked by:

!rowspan=5|[[Captain Falcon]] [[File:F-Zero_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Captain Falcon returns as the second fastest runner in the game. His attacks are strong in terms of knockback and damage, but they are also slow and short-ranged. Captain Falcon can be unlocked by:

*Complete Outside the Ancient Ruins (Stage 20) in Subspace Emissary

|rowspan=5|Lucario has average speed and good range, but normally doesn't have much power. However, his power increases as he takes damage, maxing out at 170%. He uses his aura for most attacks. Lucario can be unlocked by:

|rowspan=5|Wolf O'Donnell is one of the heavier character, and he has both an average speed and an average attack power. However, due to their poor accuracy, Wolf's recovery moves are rather poor. Wolf can be unlocked by:

|Side || [[Wolf O'Donnell#Wolf Flash|Wolf Flash]]

|Up || [[Wolf O'Donnell# Fire Wolf|Fire Wolf]]

|Down || [[Wolf O'Donnell#Reflector|Reflector]]

|Final Smash || [[Wolf O'Donnell#Final Smash: Landmaster|Landmaster]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlSolidSnake.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Solid Snake|Snake]] [[File:MetalGear_Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Snake, one of two third-party characters, uses a variety of explosives and weapons in battle, as well as a rifle. He is a heavyweight character and has powerful attacks. Snake can be unlocked by:

*Playing 15 VS. Matches on [[Shadow Moses Island]]

*Playing 130 VS. Matches

*Complete Battleship Halberd Interior (Stage 23) in Subspace Emissary

|Standard || [[Solid Snake#Hand Grenade|Hand Grenade]]

|Side || [[Solid Snake#Remote Controlled Missile|Remote Controlled Missile]]

|Up || [[Solid Snake#Cypher|Cypher]]

|Down || [[Solid Snake#C4|C4]]

|Final Smash || [[Solid Snake#Grenade Launcher|Grenade Launcher]]

!rowspan=5|[[File:BrawlSonic.jpg|120px]]

!rowspan=5|[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] [[File:Sonic Emblem.png|30px]]

|rowspan=5|Sonic, one of two third-party characters, is the fastest character in the game, outspeeding everyone else. He also has decent strength, and is a middle-weight. Sonic can be unlocked by:

*Complete the Story in Subspace Emissary/Defeat Tabuu/Complete The Great Maze (Stage 31) in Subspace Emissary

*Complete Classic Mode with 10 characters

*Play VS. Matches for 10 hours

*Play 300 VS. Matches

|Standard || [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Homing Attack|Homing Attack]]

|Side || [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]

|Up || [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spring Jump|Spring Jump]]

|Down || [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]]

|Final Smash || [[Sonic the Hedgehog#Super Sonic|Super Sonic]]

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! width=17% | Stage

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! [[File:SSBB_Battlefield_Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Battlefield|Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Battlefield]] [[Image:SmashBros Emblem.png|30px]]

| Returning from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the stage is now set in a green landscape and features different times of day. A valley can be seen in the background of the stage. A basic stage, it contains no stage hazards.

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! [[File:SSBB_Final Destination_Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Final Destination|Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Final Destination]] [[Image:SmashBros_Emblem.png|30px]]

| A wide, flat stage, with no gimmicks. Master Hand and Crazy Hand are also fought at Final Destination.

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! [[File:SSBB Delfino Plaza_Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Super Mario Sunshine: Delfino Plaza]] [[Image:Mario_Emblem.png|30px]]

| A moving stage, comparable to [[Mute City (Super Smash Bros. Melee)|Mute City]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It features a flying moving platform that takes the characters to various locations in Delfino Plaza. The platforms change according to where the moving stage lands. The stage has also water where fighters can float on.

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! [[File:SSBB_Mushroomy Kingdom_Stage.png|150px]]

| rowspan=2 align=center | [[Mushroomy Kingdom|Super Mario Bros.: Mushroomy Kingdom]] [[Image:Mario__Emblem.png|30px]]

| rowspan=2 |Based from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. The stage has blocks arranged in the same formation as level 1-1 from the said game. Occasionally, World 1-2 will load instead of World 1-1. It is also similarly arranged. It is a moving stage. Despite this, the screen is fairly small, making it easy to Star KO. Players can attack or jump under blocks to destroy them or spawn items, much as in the game. There are several pits that lead to being KO'd and several pipes that serve simply as obstacles.

| Ground:

![[File:SSBB_Mushroomy Kingdom_Stage 2.png|150px]]

! [[Image:SSBB Mario Circuit Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Mario Kart: Mario Circuit]] [[Image:Mario__Emblem.png|30px]]

| The stage takes place on a figure-8 circuit's intersection, with [[Shy Guy]]s driving in from behind (hits the lower level) or the sides (hits the upper level). These Shy Guys can be KO'd temporarily if the player attacks at the right time.

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! [[Image:SSBB Rumble_Falls_Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Rumble Falls|Donkey Kong Jungle Beat: Rumble Falls]] [[Image:DK_Emblem.png|30px]]

| A Donkey Kong stage similar to [[Icicle Mountain]]. It has numerous obstacles, switches and ladders on the way up. It scrolls automatically up. Some obstacles include thorns that inflict high knockback. Occasionally, the stage can also speed up, making it more difficult for fighters to keep up. The stage eventually loops to the beginning.

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! [[Image:SSBB Bridge_of_Eldin Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Bridge of Eldin|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: Bridge of Eldin]] [[Image:Zelda_Emblem.png|30px]]

| A flat stage with walk-off blast lines. [[King Bulblin and Lord Bullbo]], occasionally destroy the bridge, forcing the battle to not be fought in the middle of the stage. Several Bulbins, which can be defeated, accompany King Bulbin and Lord Bullbo. After some time, however, a portal restores the bridge to normal.

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! [[Image:SSBB Norfair Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Norfair|Metroid: Norfair]] [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.png|30px]]

| A stage that takes place inside [[Planet Zebes]], similar to [[Brinstar Depths]] from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Lava occasionally rises from the bottom of the stage, but lava falls can creep into the sides of stage. Lava spurts can also affect some parts of the stage. When a giant lava wave approaches the stage, players must enter a capsule or be high enough to dodge it.

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! [[Image:SSBB Frigate_Orpheon Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Frigate Orpheon|Metroid Prime: Frigate Orpheon]] [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.png|30px]]

| From the game, ''Metroid Prime'', Frigate Orpheon occasionally flips around, switching between two groups of platforms to fight on. There are temporary, moving platforms on the sides of the stage that can assist the player. Occasionally, the stage has a power shortage, making it dark, but this is purely aesthetics.

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! [[Image:SSBB Yoshi's Island Stage.png|150px]]

| align=center | [[Yoshi's Island (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Yoshi's Island: Yoshi's Island]] [[Image:Yoshi_Emblem.png|30px]]

| Yoshi's Island is based on its appearance in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. It changes seasons as the fight progresses. Several [[Fly Guy]]s, which can be knocked away, hold items that can help the player. A [[Blarggwich]] appears occasionally to assist knocked-off players.

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! [[Image:SSBB Halberd Stage.png|150px]]