Editing Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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{{Infobox| title = Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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

| developer = TBA

| publisher = [[Nintendo]]

| | released = (JP) January 31, 2008 <br> (US) March 9, 2008 <br> (EU) TBA 2008 <br> (Aus) TBA 2008

| genre = Action

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

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

| platforms = [[Wii]]

| media = Wii Double-Layer Disk<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>

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

'''''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''''' is an action 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 was then slated for release on February 10, 2008 in North America, and January 24, 2008 for Japan. However on January 15, 2008 it was then pushed 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 (in Japanese)], published 2008-1-15.</ref> and March 9, 2008 for North America<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/index.html Smash Bros. DOJO!! - American English Edition], published 2008-1-15.</ref>.

Following the release of the game in Japan, a bug was discovered in the game which displays an error message every time it starts<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/jp/smashbrosx_notice.pdf Document on the Japanese Smash Bros. DOJO!! explaining the Error '''(PDF)'''], accessed 2008-1-4.</ref>, though players are able to close it and play the game as usual. Nintendo has now started a replacement program<ref name="disk"/>. The game requires 128 blocks of memory at the very least<ref>"Also, for those of you who haven't seen this already, as previously confirmed, Brawl will be using the Havoc engine and it seems that it will take up 128 blocks of memory to save. Don't forget to add replays, snapshots, stages, ect to that amount since it seems this is only the base amount of memory for records, SSE, and other pre-made features!" - [http://www.brawlcentral.com/news.php?y=2008&m=1 Brawl Central News Archive], accessed 2008-2-4.</ref>.

[[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, [[Zelda|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, Mario or Kirby is transformed into a [[Trophy]], which the other revives into his living counterpart.

However, [[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-looking creatures, named [[Primid]]. Zelda and Peach run to assist Mario and Kirby. All four of them will fight the Primid.

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 bombed out of the stadium by a giant cannonball. Kirby ponders what to do, and realizes that Peach and Zelda have been entrapped by cages 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 a cage, where as the other is flung away on the other side of the arena. 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. He points his machine at her, and fires it. A black arrow projected from the device's nozzle, and strikes the unrescued princess, who is then transformed into a Trophy, which Wario promptly carries away. Kirby and the rescued princess start to pursue him, but Kirby notices that the Subspace Bomb has timed out. The stadium is immediately sucked into [[Subspace (SSB)|Subspace]]. It is then that Kirby and the rescued princess ride a [[Warp Star]] and escape the stadium.

 

[[Image:Brawl_DKStory.jpg|thumb|right|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, similar to ''[[Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat]]''), Donkey Kong readies to follow the Hammer Bro. and the Goomba, and get his treasured Banana Hoard back. The Goomba jumps down from the pile onto two cannons, which fires three Bullet Bills towards him. Out from the foliage behind, [[Diddy Kong]] appears, with two Peanut Launchers, and intercepts them all. Both Donkey Kong and his friend, Diddy Kong, set off after the Banana Hoard thieves. 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. Bowser proceeds to turn Donkey Kong into a trophy. He does so just as Diddy escapes.

 

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 swiftly dodges the beams that were hurled at it from the Halberd. Then, a strange hook-like device is projected from the Halberd, slamming into the Arwing. The Arwing flies downward in smoke, knocking off Kirby and the rescued princess off the surface of the Halberd 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 snatches him, and flies back into the lake. As Diddy Kong continues to stare in terror, [[Fox McCloud]] is ejected from the 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.

 

Mario is also shown to team up with [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] at one point. Eventually, Mario, Kirby, Pit, Link, and Yoshi team up, possibly near the climax. A leaked copy of the game also shows [[Falco]] with Fox and Diddy, an odd scene where Sheik and Peach are offering Fox some tea, and [[Lucario]] and [[Solid Snake]] teaming up. Near the end, the Ancient Minister is revealed to be a [[ROB]] in disguise and that [[Ganondorf]] is behind the events of the Subspace Emissary. Also, it's been rumored that [[Master Hand]] is involved in the Subspace Army and Sonic is seen fighting the last boss.

 

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]].

 

A few things can be interpreted from the videos of actual gameplay of the Subspace Emissary. Defeating enemies yields prizes, such as regular items, stickers, and strange golden balls that must be broken to reveal trophies. When an enemy is attacked, its picture appears in the corner, along with a health bar. After each cutscene, a freeze frame of any characters in the spotlight at the moment is shown, and the player picks who to play as.

 

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, but Meta Knight also appeared to fight with [[Ike]] and [[Marth]], hinting at a possible split path.[http://gonintendo.com/?p=34381#comments] [[Yoshi]] and [[Link]] are seen fighting together in an underground level. [[Lucas]] was also seen fighting several [[Subspace Army|Bytans]] by himself, but later appeared alongside [[Ness]], who appears to get turned into a [[Trophy]] by [[Wario]] after fighting [[Pokey Minch]]. Lucas was later seen with [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Samus and [[Pikachu]] appear to team up as well. [[King Dedede]] was also seen randomly in the [http://gonintendo.com/?p=34381#comments recent trailer]. [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Captain Olimar]] appear as a team as well. [[Snake (character)|Snake]] was also shown to be in the Subspace Emissary, apparently teaming up with [[Lucario]]. There also seems to be a showdown, with Yoshi, Pit, Kirby, Link, and Mario all on one side. [[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.

=== List of Bosses ===

{| class=sortable cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3 border=1 align=center width=100% style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial"

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

| align=center | [[Petey Piranha]]

| Petey Piranha captures Peach and Zelda within cages as the Subspace Army assaults the Arena, and the player has to fight him as Kirby, being able to rescue only one of the princesses. Petey actually uses the cages to attack the player. When one of the cages is attacked, its life decreases. The princess within the cage to lose all of its health and break first is the one the player ends up saving. After this is accomplished, Petey is defeated and burns to the ground.

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

| align=center | [[Rayquaza]]

| After Fox's Arwing crashes into the Jungle, Rayquaza emerges from a nearby lake and destroys what is left of the ship. Having watched this take place, Diddy Kong is captured by Rayquaza. Fox is ejected from the Arwing at the last second and rescues Diddy. A battle with Rayquaza commences. Rayquaza uses attacks such as Hyper Beam during the battle, often flying on and off the screen during its mad rushes, and falls to the ground in defeat after it has lost all of its health.

| [[Image:Pokeyfight.png|140px|center]]

| align=center | [[Porky]]

| Ness and Lucas fight Porky in his Spider Mech from ''Mother 3'' after Ness defeats a large mechanical statue of Porky. During the battle, Porky uses the machine's robotic legs to attack either Lucas or Ness. Other, more powerful attacks he uses include a very accurate laser beam and a wave of his flaming minions. The machine flips upside-down and squirms after Porky's life bar has been completely emptied.  

|  

| [[image:Ridleyssbblol.jpg|140px|center]]

| align=center | [[Ridley]]

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

| align=center | [[Ridley|Meta Ridley]]

| Ridley makes a return appearance in his cybernetically enhanced form from ''Metroid Prime'', this time challenging Samus, Pikachu, Captain Falcon, Captain Olimar, R.O.B., Diddy Kong, and Donkey Kong. He chases after the group as they escape the floating island in Captain Falcon's ship. Little else is known.

|-

| [[Image:Brawl_Taboo1.jpg|140px|center]]

| align=center | [[Taboo]]

| Taboo is the true villain of ''The Subspace Emissary''. He was controling [[Master Hand]] and turns all fighters into trophies, but thanks to a time artifact made by King Dedede, some survive and he is then weakened by Sonic and destroyed by everyone.

|}

 

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

|}

There are a few differences between the controller methods. The Nintendo GameCube controller is the only one capable of the rumble effect. The Wii Remote turned on its side only allows one taunt of a total of three available in the other control methods. The Wii Remote + Nunchuk Attachment has a special feature, the Shake Smash, allowing the player to execute Smash Attacks into 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. This makes it easier to execute attack moves upwards, but forces the player to use different buttons for jumping (C or D-Pad Up on the Nunchuk, or X/Y on the Classic and 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. The configuration can be saved on the Wii Remote's internal memory, allowing to take them to a friend's and play with one's own button configuration there. People will be able to type in names, like Tom or John, just like in the game. 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:Subspace_Emissary_Map.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The World Map of the Subspace Emissary.]]

 

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. The player is able to use [[Stickers|Sticker]] power-ups for the mode. The stickers are arranging on the character's trophy stand and give bonuses on Launch Power, Launch Resistance, and powers an resistances to several attacks like Arm, Weapon, Slash, Electric and Flame. The effects vary from sticker to sticker. When the player dies and get a [[Game Over]], he or she will lose half of their stickers.

 

[[Image:Brawl_Classic_Mode.jpg|thumb|right|[[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. These can be used in the Coin Launcher.

 

!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]]/+[[Samus]]

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

| Defeat [[Dark Link]] and Dark Samus in a Stamina match on the Bridge of Eldin. They have 200HP each.

|[[Pokémon Trainer]]/+[[Pikachu]]

|

|A Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu fight 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]]

|

|

|}

 

The Stadium offers several mini-games, as previously in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. Some modes from the predecessor are returning.

[[Image:sandybrawlbag.jpg|thumb|right|Mario along with Sandbag and a Bat.]]

The [[Home-Run Contest]] returns with quite a few differences. A shield surrounds the platform, preventing players from accidentally pushing [[Sandbag]] off the platform, or falling from it themselves. Two players can work together in cooperative play, with the two having to work together in order to set a good record. Two players can also challenge each other in two player alternating play, which features two characters taking turns to see who can knock Sandbag the farthest. Both of these modes can be played in Wi-Fi Connection mode, under the ''With Friends'' mode.

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|left|145px|Selection Screen.]]

Another returning feature is the Multi-Man Brawl, known as Multi-Man Melee in the previous game.  In this mode, players fight the enormous [[Fighting Alloy Team]].  Objectives include defeating a certain number of Alloys, fighting them off for a set period of time, or fighting endlessly for a high score.

 

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.

 

==== Training ====

The ''Training'' mode returns from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. It allows the player to learn to play the game properly, or to experiment with certain functions and items. The player fights one to three characters, which are controlled by the CPU, which performs actions set by the player, or does not move at all. The player can create any item to test it, as well as the Smash Ball to practice Final Smashes. The hit damage of the CPU can be predefined, and the game can be put in slow motion.

[[Image:Brawl_Brawl.jpg|left|thumb|Choosing alternate characters for the start of a match.]]

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''.

As in the last two games, ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' also has ''Handicaps'' to help beginners in battles. However, this time, handicaps do not make a player weaker the more times he/she is knocked out, but instead, change a players starting damage percentage. For example, one player can start at 0% of damage, but the other starts at 50%, even after he/she has been knocked out. This allows players to test their skills, or just to give them a challenge, as well as helping beginners learn the basics.

 

 

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 available 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:Stage_Builder.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Stage Builder in action.]]

Players create custom stages using this mode. 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.

 

 

[[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.

 

 

[[Image:BrawlChallenges.jpg|thumb|The Challenges screen.]]

 

 

*''The Legend of Zelda'' (NES)

*''Fire Emblem''<ref name="jp">[http://www.smashbros.com/jp/gamemode/various/various23.html "Masterpieces" on the Smash Bros. DOJO!! - Japanese Edition], accessed 2008-1-25.</ref>

 

 

 

[[Image:BRAWLARTCOVER.PNG|thumb|190px|An assortment of characters.]]

With thirty-five playable characters, ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' has ten more characters than the previous installment. Twenty characters are available from the start, while the other fifteen need to be unlocked.

 

Legend:

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| ''Standard Special Move''

| ''Side Special Move''

| ''Up Special Move''

| ''Down Special Move''

| ''Final Smash''

|}

 

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! width=12% |

! width=15% | Name

! width=45% | Description

! witdh=20% | Special Moves

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:BrawlMario.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Mario]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]  

| rowspan=5 |Mario is said to be the most balanced of characters. He has an average strength and speed; he also has very good jumping abilities.

| [[Fireball]]

| [[Cape]]

| [[Super Jump Punch]]

| [[F.L.U.D.D.]]

| [[Mario Finale]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:571px-Brawlink.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Link]] [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |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.

| [[Bow (move)|Hero's Bow]]

| [[Gale Boomerang]]

| [[Spin Attack (SSB attack)|Spin Attack]]

| [[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]

| [[Triforce Slash]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:Brawlrkirby.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Kirby]] [[Image:Kirby_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |Kirby is back as a light-weight. He has retained his copy-cat style, and his multiple jumping.

| [[Inhale]]

| [[Hammer (Kirby)|Hammer]]

| [[Final Cutter]]

| [[Stone (move)|Stone]]

| [[Cook Kirby]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:Brawlpikachu.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Pikachu]] [[Image:Pokémon_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |Pikachu is an all-around character, but is still technical due to its quick speed and strong attacks.

| [[Thunder Jolt]]

| [[Skull Bash]]

| [[Quick Attack]]

| [[Thunder]]

| [[Volt Tackle]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:Foxsmnas.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Fox McCloud|Fox]] [[Image:Star_Fox_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 | 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.

| [[Blaster (move)|Blaster]]

| [[Fox Illusion]]

| [[Fire Fox]]

| [[Reflector]]

| [[Landmaster]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:Brawlrsamus.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Samus Aran|Samus]] [[Image:Metroid_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |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.

| [[Charge Shot]]

| [[Missile]]

| [[Screw Attack (move)|Screw Attack]]

|-  

| [[Bomb (SSB attack)|Bomb]]

| [[Zero Laser]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:BrawlZelda.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Zelda]] [[Image:Legend_of_Zelda_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |Light-weight yet slow, Zelda uses magical attacks that are hard to control, but do much damage when used successfully.

| [[Nayru's Love]]

| [[Din's Fire]]

| [[Farore's Wind]]

| [[Transform]]

| [[Light Arrow]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:BrawlBowser.jpg|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Bowser]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]  

| rowspan=5 |Bowser is likely both the heaviest and the slowest character; this is probably due to his immense attack strength.

| [[Fire Breath]]

| [[Flying Slam]]

| [[Whirling Fortress]]

| [[Bowser Bomb (move)|Bowser Bomb]]

| [[Giga Bowser Transformation]]

| rowspan=5 |[[Image:BrawlDK.JPG|120px|center]]

! rowspan=5 |[[Donkey Kong]] [[Image:Donkey_Kong_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |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.

| [[Giant Punch]]

| [[Headbutt]]

| [[Spinning Kong]]

| [[Hand Slap]]

| [[Konga Beat]]

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! rowspan=5 |[[Yoshi]] [[Image:Yoshi_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |Yoshi is an agility based character with strong smash attacks, and a decently heavy weight.

| [[Egg Lay]]

| [[Egg Roll]]

| [[Egg Toss (move)|Egg Toss]]

| [[Yoshi Bomb]]

| [[Super Dragon]]

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! rowspan=5 |[[Princess Peach|Peach]] [[Image:Mario_Bros._Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |Peach will return with a new outfit design based on her more recent appearances. Peach retains her floating ability and her attacks from ''Melee''.  

| [[Toad (SSB attack)|Toad]]

| [[Peach Bomber]]

| [[Peach Parasol]]

| [[Vegetable (move)|Vegetable]]

| [[Peach Blossom]]

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! rowspan=5 |[[Ice Climbers]] [[Image:Ice_Climber_Emblem.gif|20px]]

| rowspan=5 |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.

| [[Ice Shot]]