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A '''False Character''' is an [[enemy]] in the video game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is an evil double copied from a fallen character's [[trophy]]. False Characters are formed when [[Shadow Bug]]s "consume" a fallen character's trophy.
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A '''False Character''' is a type of [[list of enemies|enemy]] that appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is a {{wp|doppelgänger|doppelganger}} copied from a fallen character's [[trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. False Characters are formed when [[Shadow Bug]]s cover a fallen character's trophy. They are usually differentiated from the originals by a dark purple tinge, yellow eyes, and a dark purple aura.
==False Characters in The Subspace Emissary==
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|False character}}
===False Bowser===
[[File:FalseBowserBrawl.png|200px|thumb|Bowser next to False Bowser]]
{{Redirect|False Bowser|the illusion Bowsers from [[Super Mario Bros.]]|[[Impostor Bowser]]}}
'''{{conjectural|False Bowser}}''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Bowser]]. False Bowser makes its first appearance without warning at [[The Lake]] almost seemingly at random. After [[Fox]] and [[Diddy Kong]] defeat it, it dissolves. It is seen several more times throughout the game.


== False Characters in the Subspace Emissary ==
===False Peach===
=== False Bowser ===
[[File:FalsePeachBrawl.png|200px|thumb|left|False Peach]]
[[Image:Thumb_29c6la0.jpg|thumb|left|Bowser next to his evil double: '''False Bowser''']]
'''False Peach''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Princess Peach|Peach]]. After the Shadow Bugs cover Peach's trophy, they create False Peach if the player saves Peach in the beginning of the game when fighting [[Petey Piranha]]. While [[Mario]] and [[Pit (character)|Pit]] are running, False Peach attempts to shoot them. However, right before it is able to, [[Link]] destroys the [[Dark Cannon]]. False Peach angrily looks at Link and his partner [[Yoshi]], and they fight. Link and Yoshi win the battle, and after that, the fake trophy turns into shadow bugs. Mario saw this, however, and thinking Link is the enemy because he attacked Peach, Mario tries to attack Link. Link quickly moves out of the way. Upon defeating Mario and Pit, Link sees Zelda's trophy being taken away by [[King Dedede]].
'''False Bowser''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Bowser]]. False Bowser makes his first appearence without warning at [[The Lake]] almost seemingly at random. After [[Fox]] and [[Diddy]] defeat him he dissolves.  He is seen several more times throughout the game.


=== False Peach ===
Later on in the story, Peach and [[Zelda]]'s trophies are taken aboard the [[Halberd]] locked up in cages. When [[Solid Snake]], [[Meta Knight]], and [[Lucario]] enter the room where their trophies are, Shadow Bugs come in and create False Peach and False Zelda. The three battle and soon the true princesses are released from their cages.
[[Image:Thumb_1201605556294.jpg|thumb|right|'''False Peach''' next to False Zelda.]]
'''False Peach''' is a Shadow Bug version of [[Princess Peach]] it only appears in story mode of ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. After the Shadow Bugs cover Peach's trophy, they turn Peach into False Peach, if the player saves Peach in the begining of the game when fighting [[Petey Piranha]]. While [[Mario]] and [[Pit]] are running, False Peach attempts on shooting them however right before she is able to, [[Link]] destroys the [[Dark Cannon]]. False Peach angrily looks at Link and his partner [[Yoshi]] and they fight. Link and Yoshi win the battle, and after that, the False Peach trophy turns back into the normal Peach trophy. Mario saw this however and thinking Link is the enemy because he attacked Peach, Mario tries to attack Link. Link quickly moves out of the way. Peach's trophy is later taken away by [[King Dedede]].


Later on in the story, Peach and [[Zelda]]'s trophies are taken aboard the [[Halberd]] locked up in cages. When [[Snake]], [[Meta Knight]] and [[Lucario]] enter the room where their trophies are, Shadow Bugs come in and turn both Peach and Zelda into False Peach and [[False Zelda]]. The three battle and soon the two False Princesses are turned back.
===False Zelda===
[[File:FalseZelda.png|200px|thumb|False Zelda]]
'''False Zelda''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Zelda]]. Its role is identical to that of False Peach. However, False Zelda can only be seen in the story mode by saving Zelda from [[Petey Piranha]]. It tries to shoot Link and Yoshi in place of Mario and Pit. Also, Mario and Pit fight False Zelda instead of Link and Yoshi fighting False Peach. Like Zelda, Peach's trophy is taken on the Halberd, and Snake, Meta Knight, and Lucario also fight False Zelda as well as False Peach.


=== False Zelda ===
===False Diddy Kong===
[[Image:Thumb_1201605557605.jpg|thumb|'''False Zelda''']]
[[File:FalseDiddy.png|200px|thumb|left|False Diddy Kong in his giant form]]
'''False Zelda''' is a Shadow Bug version of Zelda. It pretty much has the same role as False Peach, however shecan only be seen in the story mode by saving Zelda from [[Petey Piranha]]. It tries to zap Link, and Yoshi instead of Peach zapping Mario and Pit. Also, Mario and Pit get to fight False Zelda instead of Link and Yoshi fighting False Peach. Like Peach, Zelda's trophy is taken on the Halberd and Snake, Meta Knight and Lucario also fight False Zelda as well as False Peach.
'''{{conjectural|False Diddy Kong}}''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Diddy Kong]]. When Fox and Diddy walk by [[The Swamp]], they are ambushed by Bowser, and Diddy is shot by Bowser with the Dark Cannon, turning Diddy into a trophy. Bowser then orders Shadow Bugs to "consume" Diddy's trophy. Once this happens, False Diddy is made. [[Falco Lombardi|Falco]] then flies down in an [[Arwing]]. Falco swoops out of the Arwing and destroys Bowser's Dark Cannon. Bowser leaves, and the group looks back at the False Diddy, which is gathering more Shadow Bugs. False Diddy then grows to an enormous size. Fox touches Diddy's trophy, bringing him back to life, and the three defeat False Diddy. Once defeated, False Diddy's trophy disintegrates into the original Shadow Bugs.


=== False Diddy ===
===False Samus===
[[Image:Thumb_2yn18g4.jpg|thumb|left|'''False Diddy''' in his giant form]]
[[File:FalseSamus.png|thumb|200px|False Samus]]
'''False Diddy''' is a Shadow Bug version of Diddy Kong. When Fox and Diddy were walking by [[The Swamp]] they were ambushed by Bowser and Diddy was shot by Bowser with the Dark Cannon turning Diddy into a trophy. Bowser then orders Shadow Bugs to "consume" Diddy's trophy once this happened False Diddy was made. [[Falco]] then flies down in an [[Arwing]]. Falco swoops out of the airwing and destroys the Dark Cannon. Bowser leaves and the group looks back at the False Diddy who they find out is gathering more Shadow Bugs. False Diddy then grows to an enormous size. Fox touches Diddy's trophy thus bringing him back to life and the three defeat False Diddy, once defeated False Diddy's trophy disintigrates into the original Shadow Bugs.
'''{{conjectural|False Samus}}''' is the Shadow Bug version of [[Samus]]. During the cutscene of [[Research Facility]] Part 2, Zero Suit Samus and [[Pikachu]] go to a room with Samus's [[metroidwiki:Power Suit|Power Suit]] in a glass container. Before Samus can get her Power Suit, two False Samuses start walking towards the duo. The two prepare to fight, and so do the False Samuses. This leads to a battle against the False Samuses. After the False Samuses are defeated, they are no longer seen in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Subspace Emissary|Subspace Emissary]].


==See Also==
===False Mr. Game & Watches===
*[[Shadow Character]]
[[File:FalseGameWatch.png|thumb|200px|left|False Mr. Game & Watches]]
The '''{{conjectural|False Mr. Game & Watches}}''' are the Shadow Bug versions of [[Mr. Game & Watch]]. They are different from most false characters in that they do not emit any kind of dark aura from their bodies, despite the fact that they are created from Shadow Bugs. During a cutscene for the [[Battleship Halberd Bridge]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Lucario]], and [[Solid Snake]] spot them controlling the Halberd and send them flying onto the bridge. Upon landing on the bridge, the False Mr. Game & Watches change into Shadow Bugs, which then become [[Duon]].  During that time, [[Fox]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]], [[Zelda]], [[Lucario]], [[Solid Snake]], and Falco take out the menace.


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Upon defeating Duon, the Shadow Bugs retreat, leaving behind the real Mr. Game & Watch. Players never fight against the False Mr. Game & Watches, since they are exclusive to the cutscenes.


[[Category: Super Smash Bros. Characters]]
===In The Great Maze===
[[Category: Super Smash Bros. Enemies]]
[[File:Clones.jpg|thumb|Some examples of Shadow Characters found in [[The Great Maze]], from left to right: [[Mario]] clone, [[Link]] clone, and [[Donkey Kong]] clone]]
[[Category: Forms]]
The Great Maze is populated by dark clones of the fighters, called '''Shadow Characters'''.<ref><tt>/shadowChara[#][#]</tt>, used for the shadowy trophies marking which still need fought before Tabuu can be accessed.</ref> There are clones for almost every character in the game. They must all be defeated, along with every one of the Subspace Emissary's bosses, in order to unlock the door leading to Tabuu.
[[Category: Clones]]
 
The following characters do not have clones in the Great Maze:
*Zero Suit Samus (as [[Samus]] has regained her Power Suit)
*[[Squirtle]]
*[[Ivysaur]]
*[[Sheik]]
*[[Sonic]] (appears only for the final boss battle)
*[[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]] (found after completion of the game)
*[[Jigglypuff]] (found after completion of the game)
*Toon Link (found after completion of the game)
The Shadow Characters were created by Tabuu and the [[Subspace Army]] based on "detailed analysis" of the fighters and their past battles; these copies were placed in the Great Maze to guard Tabuu's creation. They are visually different from the standard False Characters, being more of a shadowy palette swap of their counterpart with a greenish sheen. These characters are also slightly larger than their original counterparts.<ref>http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea17.html</ref>
 
==See also==
*[[Master Core#Master Shadow|Master Shadow]]
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ニセモノ
|JapR=Nisemono
|JapM=Fake figure
}}
 
==References==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=False character}}
<references/>
 
{{SSBB}}
[[Category:Clones]]
[[Category:Subspace Army]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. series characters]]

Latest revision as of 05:53, November 18, 2024

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The title of this article is conjectural; an official name for the article's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.

A False Character is a type of enemy that appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is a doppelganger copied from a fallen character's trophy. False Characters are formed when Shadow Bugs cover a fallen character's trophy. They are usually differentiated from the originals by a dark purple tinge, yellow eyes, and a dark purple aura.

False Characters in The Subspace Emissary[edit]

SmashWiki article: False character

False Bowser[edit]

A screenshot of Bowser standing next to a false Bowser.
Bowser next to False Bowser
"False Bowser" redirects here. For the illusion Bowsers from Super Mario Bros., see Impostor Bowser.

False Bowser is the Shadow Bug version of Bowser. False Bowser makes its first appearance without warning at The Lake almost seemingly at random. After Fox and Diddy Kong defeat it, it dissolves. It is seen several more times throughout the game.

False Peach[edit]

A screenshot of False Peach.
False Peach

False Peach is the Shadow Bug version of Peach. After the Shadow Bugs cover Peach's trophy, they create False Peach if the player saves Peach in the beginning of the game when fighting Petey Piranha. While Mario and Pit are running, False Peach attempts to shoot them. However, right before it is able to, Link destroys the Dark Cannon. False Peach angrily looks at Link and his partner Yoshi, and they fight. Link and Yoshi win the battle, and after that, the fake trophy turns into shadow bugs. Mario saw this, however, and thinking Link is the enemy because he attacked Peach, Mario tries to attack Link. Link quickly moves out of the way. Upon defeating Mario and Pit, Link sees Zelda's trophy being taken away by King Dedede.

Later on in the story, Peach and Zelda's trophies are taken aboard the Halberd locked up in cages. When Solid Snake, Meta Knight, and Lucario enter the room where their trophies are, Shadow Bugs come in and create False Peach and False Zelda. The three battle and soon the true princesses are released from their cages.

False Zelda[edit]

A close-up screenshot of False Zelda.
False Zelda

False Zelda is the Shadow Bug version of Zelda. Its role is identical to that of False Peach. However, False Zelda can only be seen in the story mode by saving Zelda from Petey Piranha. It tries to shoot Link and Yoshi in place of Mario and Pit. Also, Mario and Pit fight False Zelda instead of Link and Yoshi fighting False Peach. Like Zelda, Peach's trophy is taken on the Halberd, and Snake, Meta Knight, and Lucario also fight False Zelda as well as False Peach.

False Diddy Kong[edit]

A screenshot of Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Diddy Kong, and Giant False Diddy Kong.
False Diddy Kong in his giant form

False Diddy Kong is the Shadow Bug version of Diddy Kong. When Fox and Diddy walk by The Swamp, they are ambushed by Bowser, and Diddy is shot by Bowser with the Dark Cannon, turning Diddy into a trophy. Bowser then orders Shadow Bugs to "consume" Diddy's trophy. Once this happens, False Diddy is made. Falco then flies down in an Arwing. Falco swoops out of the Arwing and destroys Bowser's Dark Cannon. Bowser leaves, and the group looks back at the False Diddy, which is gathering more Shadow Bugs. False Diddy then grows to an enormous size. Fox touches Diddy's trophy, bringing him back to life, and the three defeat False Diddy. Once defeated, False Diddy's trophy disintegrates into the original Shadow Bugs.

False Samus[edit]

A screenshot of False Samus.
False Samus

False Samus is the Shadow Bug version of Samus. During the cutscene of Research Facility Part 2, Zero Suit Samus and Pikachu go to a room with Samus's Power Suit in a glass container. Before Samus can get her Power Suit, two False Samuses start walking towards the duo. The two prepare to fight, and so do the False Samuses. This leads to a battle against the False Samuses. After the False Samuses are defeated, they are no longer seen in the Subspace Emissary.

False Mr. Game & Watches[edit]

A screenshot of multiple False Mr. Game and Watches.
False Mr. Game & Watches

The False Mr. Game & Watches are the Shadow Bug versions of Mr. Game & Watch. They are different from most false characters in that they do not emit any kind of dark aura from their bodies, despite the fact that they are created from Shadow Bugs. During a cutscene for the Battleship Halberd Bridge, Meta Knight, Lucario, and Solid Snake spot them controlling the Halberd and send them flying onto the bridge. Upon landing on the bridge, the False Mr. Game & Watches change into Shadow Bugs, which then become Duon. During that time, Fox, Peach, Zelda, Lucario, Solid Snake, and Falco take out the menace.

Upon defeating Duon, the Shadow Bugs retreat, leaving behind the real Mr. Game & Watch. Players never fight against the False Mr. Game & Watches, since they are exclusive to the cutscenes.

In The Great Maze[edit]

Some examples of Shadow Characters found in The Great Maze, from left to right: Mario clone, Link clone, and Donkey Kong clone

The Great Maze is populated by dark clones of the fighters, called Shadow Characters.[1] There are clones for almost every character in the game. They must all be defeated, along with every one of the Subspace Emissary's bosses, in order to unlock the door leading to Tabuu.

The following characters do not have clones in the Great Maze:

  • Zero Suit Samus (as Samus has regained her Power Suit)
  • Squirtle
  • Ivysaur
  • Sheik
  • Sonic (appears only for the final boss battle)
  • Wolf (found after completion of the game)
  • Jigglypuff (found after completion of the game)
  • Toon Link (found after completion of the game)

The Shadow Characters were created by Tabuu and the Subspace Army based on "detailed analysis" of the fighters and their past battles; these copies were placed in the Great Maze to guard Tabuu's creation. They are visually different from the standard False Characters, being more of a shadowy palette swap of their counterpart with a greenish sheen. These characters are also slightly larger than their original counterparts.[2]

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ニセモノ[?]
Nisemono 		Fake figure

References[edit]

False Character coverage on other NIWA wikis:
  1. ^ /shadowChara[#][#], used for the shadowy trophies marking which still need fought before Tabuu can be accessed.
  2. ^ http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea17.html
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Playable characters Mario • Link • Samus • Kirby • Fox • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Yoshi • Peach • Wario • Diddy Kong • Luigi • R.O.B. • Mr. Game & Watch • Sonic • Others (64 · Melee · Brawl)
Final Smash characters Giga Bowser • Wario-Man
Assist Trophies Hammer Bro • Kat & Ana • Lakitu & Spinies • Mr. Resetti • Nintendog • Shadow • Waluigi
Enemies Petey Piranha • Goomba • Giant Goomba • Koopa Troopa • Koopa Paratroopa • Hammer Bro • Bullet Bill • Subspace Army • Shy Guy • Klaptrap • False Character
Stages Normal 75 m • Delfino Plaza • Luigi's Mansion • Mario Bros. • Mario Circuit • Mushroomy Kingdom • Rumble Falls • WarioWare, Inc. • Yoshi's Island • Others
Melee stages Jungle Japes • Rainbow Cruise • Yoshi's Island • Others
Items Assist Trophy • Banana Peel • Barrel • Bob-omb • CD • Fire Flower • Freezie • Golden Hammer • Green Shell • Hammer • Hothead • Key • Lightning • Metal Box • Party Ball • Peach • Peanut • Poison Mushroom • Soccer Ball • Spring • Stickers (complete list) • Super Mushroom • Super Scope • Starman • Star Rod • Vegetables • Wario Bike
Subspace Emissary levels The Cave • The Jungle • The Lake • The Swamp • Others
Moves Miscellaneous Jump • Taunt
Special Standard Up Side Down Final Smash
Mario Fireball Super Jump Punch Cape F.L.U.D.D. Mario Finale
Luigi Green Fireball Green Missile Luigi Cyclone Negative Zone
Donkey Kong Giant Punch Spinning Kong Headbutt Hand Slap Konga Beat
Yoshi Egg Lay Egg Throw Egg Roll Yoshi Bomb Super Dragon
Bowser Fire Breath Whirling Fortress Flying Slam Bowser Bomb Giga Bowser
Peach Toad Peach Parasol Peach Bomber Vegetable Peach Blossom
Wario Chomp Corkscrew Wario Bike Wario Waft Wario-Man
Diddy Kong Peanut Popgun Rocketbarrel Boost Monkey Flip Banana Peel Rocketbarrel Barrage
Miscellaneous Blue Falcon • Cargo • Chaos Emerald • Kart
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