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Balloon Fighter
Species	Human
First appearance	Balloon Fight (1984, Balloon Fight series); Super Smash Bros. Melee (trophy cameo) (2001, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance	The Super Mario Bros. Movie (cameo, 2023)

Latest revision as of 14:39, June 29, 2024

Balloon Fighter^[1] is a crossover character from Balloon Fight. He has made several appearances in the Super Mario franchise. In his original game, the Balloon Fighter attempts to fly around using a pair of balloons while dodging various obstacles and enemies that try to stop him. If he is hit, his balloons are popped and he is defeated.

History[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Balloon Fighter is given a trophy, which mostly covers the Balloon Fight game, and this is also the first game where he is named "Balloon Fighter". In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there is a Sticker of Balloon Fighter, based on artwork from the cover of Balloon Fight for the Famicom; in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary the Balloon Fighter sticker can only be used on Pit, giving him +4 to his weapon attacks. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Balloon Fighter appears as an advanced support spirit, who grants fighters with increased jumping abilities.

WarioWare series[edit]

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$![edit]

Balloon Fighter in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!

Balloon Fighter first appears in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! in the Balloon Fight microgame. He must continually fly while avoiding little sparkling fires and a fish at the bottom of the screen. As the microgame increases in difficulty, more lightning is placed in the sky for Balloon Fighter to dodge.

WarioWare: Twisted![edit]

Balloon Fighter appears in WarioWare: Twisted!'s Balloon Fight microgame. Here, he is holding onto a rope, and the player must tilt a nearby balloon towards him so that he can grab onto it and start flying. The game's increases in difficulty make it more difficult to navigate the balloon to him. A souvenir appears, also titled Balloon Fight, that plays the microgame's music (which is a theme from the original Balloon Fight).

WarioWare: Touched![edit]

Another microgame based on Balloon Fight appears in WarioWare: Touched!, again titled Balloon Fight, and as a result, Balloon Fighter appears again. In this microgame, Balloon Fighter is being attacked by enemy balloon riders, and the player must tap on the enemies' balloons to defeat them. It is also possible for the player to tap on Balloon Fighter's balloons, though doing so causes him to fall, failing the microgame.

WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]

Balloon Fighter in the Balloon Fight microgame of WarioWare: Smooth Moves

Balloon Fighter appears in WarioWare: Smooth Moves in the microgame titled Balloon Fight (the same as the previous three microgames). This time, the microgame does not use the NES game's graphics and instead opts for 3D models. The gameplay emulates the original game, similar to the microgame in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, only it takes place from a rear view perspective. The goal is for Balloon Fighter to survive while avoiding the obstacles in the sky. A full minigame, Balloon Trip, also appears in the game, with the goal of obtaining a high score. This is done by reaching long distances, popping balloons, and avoiding more obstacles.

WarioWare: D.I.Y.[edit]

The fifth and final microgame based on Balloon Fight in the series is B. Fight. It is exactly like the microgame in WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, with Balloon Fighter trying to keep his balloons from being popped.

WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase[edit]

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Balloon Fighter appears in the Music section of WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase whenever listening to music in the Wario-Man Super Store. In this game, he has an older appearance with gray hair and a mustache. In Game Play, the player must make Balloon Fighter fly into the notes to make the song play. Due to his size, playing the complete song is impossible. If Balloon Fighter flies too close to the water, a fish pops up and attempts to eat him. Getting eaten by the fish, falling into the water, or flying into a spark causes him to respawn near the top of the screen. In Auto Play, Balloon Fighter is gigantic and plays all the notes. The player can move him towards the left to decrease the tempo or move him right to increase the tempo, though he returns to the center of the screen when the player lets go.

WarioWare Gold[edit]

Balloon Fighter appears again in the WarioWare Gold microgame Balloon Fight. Set in the game's bonus stage, the goal is to pop a certain number of balloons before time runs out. The fighter must also avoid lightning in the microgame's third level of difficulty.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Balloon Fighter appears as an unlockable costume via Costume Mario in Super Mario Maker. He can be randomly unlocked after clearing the 100 Mario Challenge on Normal or harder.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, one of the billboards in Brooklyn uses the Balloon Fighter to advertise a car wash.

Gallery[edit]

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Twisted!
WarioWare: Touched!
WarioWare: Smooth Moves Balloon Trip minigame
WarioWare: Smooth Moves Balloon Trip minigame
WarioWare: D.I.Y.
Super Mario Maker
WarioWare Gold

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Trophy Balloon Fighter

	Game/move: Balloon Fight 6/86
	The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Sticker Balloon Fighter

	Artwork from: Balloon Fight
	Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Weapon] - Attack +4
	Usable by: Pit

Spirit information[edit]

Spirit #1124 Balloon Fighter
	Series/game	Balloon Fight Series
	Type	Support
	Slots	1
	Class	Advanced
	Strength / effect(s)	Jump ↑
	How to obtain	World of Light (The Light Realm); Spirit Board
Spirit battle	Opponent(s)	Villager (♂) ×4
	Conditions	Timed battle The enemy favors up specials The enemy has increased jump power
	Stage	Balloon Fight
	Song	Balloon Fight Medley

References[edit]

^ Balloon Fighter trophy. Super Smash Bros. Melee.

[1] Balloon Fighter trophy. Super Smash Bros. Melee.

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-'''Balloon Fighter''' is a character that originates from ''[[nwiki:Balloon Fight|Balloon Fight]]'' and has since made multiple appearances in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. In his original game, he attempts to fly around using a pair of balloons while dodging various obstacles and enemies that try to stop him. If he is hit, his balloons are popped and he is defeated. Though his actual name is unknown, he has been dubbed "Balloon Fighter".<ref>''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy.</ref>
+'''Balloon Fighter'''<ref>{{cite|author=Balloon Fighter [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]|title=''Super Smash Bros. Melee''}}</ref> is a crossover character from ''{{iw|nwiki|Balloon Fight}}''. He has made several appearances in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. In his original game, the Balloon Fighter attempts to fly around using a pair of balloons while dodging various obstacles and enemies that try to stop him. If he is hit, his balloons are popped and he is defeated.
 ==History==
 ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
-In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Balloon Fighter is given a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which mostly covers the ''Balloon Fight'' game, and this is also the first game where he is named "Balloon Fighter". In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]] of Balloon Fighter, based on artwork from the cover of ''Balloon Fight'' for the [[Family Computer|Famicom]]; in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], the Balloon Fighter sticker can only be used on [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Pit|Pit]], giving him +4 to his weapon attacks. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Balloon Fighter appears as an advanced support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], who grants fighters with increased jumping abilities.
+In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Balloon Fighter is given a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which mostly covers the ''Balloon Fight'' game, and this is also the first game where he is named "Balloon Fighter". In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]] of Balloon Fighter, based on artwork from the cover of ''Balloon Fight'' for the [[Family Computer|Famicom]]; in {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary}} the Balloon Fighter sticker can only be used on [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Pit|Pit]], giving him +4 to his weapon attacks. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Balloon Fighter appears as an advanced support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], who grants fighters with increased jumping abilities.
 ===''WarioWare'' series===
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 ====''WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase''====
-{{more images|section=y|Illustrate Balloon Fighter's different appearance with a screenshot or sprite}}
+{{image|more=yes|section=y|Illustrate Balloon Fighter's different appearance with a screenshot or sprite}}
 Balloon Fighter appears in the Music section of ''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'' whenever listening to music in the [[Wario-Man Super Store]]. In this game, he has an older appearance with gray hair and a mustache. In Game Play, the player must make Balloon Fighter fly into the notes to make the song play. Due to his size, playing the complete song is impossible. If Balloon Fighter flies too close to the water, a fish pops up and attempts to eat him. Getting eaten by the fish, falling into the water, or flying into a spark causes him to respawn near the top of the screen. In Auto Play, Balloon Fighter is gigantic and plays all the notes. The player can move him towards the left to decrease the tempo or move him right to increase the tempo, though he returns to the center of the screen when the player lets go.
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 ==Profiles and statistics==
 ===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
-[[File:trophy281.png|thumb|150px]]
+{{SSBM trophy
-*'''Trophy'''
+|name=Balloon Fighter
-**'''Balloon Fighter'''
+|image=[[File:trophy281.png|100px]]
-**''Balloon Fight''<br>6/86
+|game=''Balloon Fight''<br>6/86
-**''The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.''
+|desc=The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.
-{{br}}
+}}
 ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
-[[File:Balloon Fighter Sticker.png|frame|right]]
+{{SSBB sticker
-*'''Sticker'''
+|name=Balloon Fighter
-**Artwork from: ''Balloon Fight
+|image=[[File:Balloon Fighter Sticker.png]]
-**Effect: [Weapon] - Attack +4
+|game=Balloon Fight
-**Usable by: Pit
+|effect=[Weapon] - Attack +4
-{{br}}
+|usable_by={{iw|smashwiki|Pit (SSBB)|Pit}}
+}}
 ===Spirit information===
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+{{spirit
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+|class=Advanced
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+|effects=Jump ↑
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-|-
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-!width=7% style="text-align:center;"|Stage
-!width=7% style="text-align:center;"|Song
-|-
-!align=center|Balloon Fighter
-|align=center|[[File:SSBU Balloon Fighter Spirit.png|x100px]]
-|''Balloon Fight'' Series
-|Support (1)
-|Advanced
-|Jump ↑
-|World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board
-|[[Villager]] (♂) ×4
-|
 *Timed battle
 *The enemy favors up specials
 *The enemy has increased jump power
-|[[Balloon Fight (stage)|Balloon Fight]]
+|stage=[[Balloon Fight (stage)|Balloon Fight]]
-|Balloon Fight Medley
+|song=Balloon Fight Medley
-|}
+}}
 ==References==

Balloon Fighter

Species	Human
First appearance	Balloon Fight (1984, Balloon Fight series) Super Smash Bros. Melee (trophy cameo) (2001, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance	The Super Mario Bros. Movie (cameo, 2023)

[Edit] Crossover characters
Nintendo series	Animal Crossing	Isabelle • Mr. Resetti • Snowboy • Villager
	Game & Watch	Mr. Game & Watch • Octopus
	Kirby	Kirby • Whispy Woods
	The Legend of Zelda	Deku Baba • Keese • Link
	Other	Balloon Fighter • Bubbles • Cicada • Fox • Inkling • Mad Scienstein • Mii • Nintendog • Pikmin • R.O.B. • Samus
Third-party series	Banjo-Kazooie	Banjo • Bottles • Kazooie • Tiptup
	Bomberman	Bomberman • Cup King • Gururin Knight • Mad-Bomber • Madbomber • P-Flower • Pukupuku • T-Bear • Thunder Cloud • Top Man
	Dragon Quest	Alena • Angelo • Bianca • Carver • Dragonlord • Goodybag • Healslime • Jessica • Kiryl • Mimic • Patty • Princessa • Slime • Stella • Yangus
	Final Fantasy	Behemoth • Behemoth King • Black Mage • Bomb • Cactuar • Malboro • Moogle • Ninja • White Mage
	Mega Man	Dr. Light • Dr. Wily • Mega Man
	PAC-MAN	Blinky • Fairy • Ms. Pac-Man • Pac-Man • Petit Monster
	Qix	Fuse • Sparx
	Rayman	Rabbid • Rayman
	Sonic the Hedgehog	Amy • Animals • Big • Blaze • Chao • Chaos • Charmy • Cheese • Cream • Dr. Eggman • Egg Flapper • Egg Pawn • Eggman Nega • Eggrobo • Espio • Froggy • Gola • Jet • Kiki • Knuckles • Mecha Sonic • Metal Sonic • Omega • Omochao • Orbot & Cubot • Rouge • Shadow • Silver • Sonic • Spinner • Sticks • Tails • Vector • Wave • Zavok • Zazz
	Street Fighter	Blanka • Chun-Li • Dhalsim • Zangief
	Other	Chuckie • Conker • Don-chan • Elvira • Erik, Baleog and Olaf • Inspector Gadget • Joe and Mac • Kid Klown • King Kong • Mametchi • Netty • Plok • Pooka • Tamadra
The above characters and species pertain to other media franchises, but make at least one appearance within the Super Mario franchise that is playable, interactable, or plot-relevant.

[Edit] WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! / WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!
Main characters	Wario • Jimmy T. • Dribble & Spitz • Mona • 9-Volt • Orbulon • Dr. Crygor • Kat & Ana
Minor characters	Player • Ken the Reporter • Pyoro • Joe • Mona's Elephant • Mona's Piggy • Mona's Chimp • Diamond Police • Shag • Space Hare • Paw the Dog • Don the Sparrow • Ana's Crew • Boneheads • GB
Microgames	Intro Games • Sports • Sci-Fi • Strange • Nintendo Classics • IQ • Reality • Nature • Anything Goes
Minigames	Jump Forever • Skating Board • Paper Plane • Dr. Wario • Fly Swatter • Sheriff • Pyoro • Pyoro 2 • Chiritorie • Chicken Race • VS Dong Dong • VS Hurdle
Multiplayer minigames (GCN only)	All For One • Balloon Bang • Card-e Cards • Listen to the Doctor! • Milky Way Delirium • Outta My Way • Survival Fever • Wobbly Bobbly
Locations	Diamond City • Wario's House • WarioWare, Inc. • Club Sugar • Diamond Taxi • Gelateria • Diamond Elementary • 9-Volt's House • Crygor's Lab • Castle • Restaurant Sora Sora • Variety Towers
Objects	Wario Bike • Computer • Bomb • Jimmy's cell phone • Dribble's taxi • Mona's moped • SK8 • Orbulon's UFO
Further info	Gallery (GCN) • Media (GCN) • Pre-release and unused content • Sound Room (GCN only) • Staff (GCN)

[Edit] WarioWare: Twisted!
Main characters	9-Volt & 18-Volt • Dribble & Spitz • Fronk • Jimmy's Folks • Jimmy T. • Kat & Ana • Mona • Orbulon • Wario (Wario-Man)
Minor characters	5-Volt • Alien Bunnies • Anchorman Ken • Diamond Troll • The Dinosaurs • Ocktor • Pip Squeak • Pizza Joe • Pizza Patrons • Sal Out • Shadow the Dog • Shuriken the Falcon • Space Monster Gabriel • Sugar • The Yum Yums
Microgames	Mini Spin • Big Tipper • Tap Out • Steer Clear • Gravitator • Speed Spin • Time Warp • Spintendo Classics • Spandex Challenge • Fronk's Microgames
Souvenirs	Records • Figurines • Doodads • Instruments • Games • Toys • Other
Locations	Diamond City • Dr. Crygor's Lab • Wario's House • Mona Pizza • Pizza Dinosaur • Club Sugar • Diamond Knoll • Diamond Kindergarten • Interstate 310 • Diamond City Elementary • 9-Volt's House • Diamond City Broadcasting • Variety Towers
Objects	Gravitator • Wario Bike • Mona's scooter • Jimmy's cell phone • Dribble's taxi • Orbulon's UFO • Bomb
Further info	Gallery • Media • WarioWare Twisted Marble Maze Game