Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Template:Justreleased Template:Infobox Super Smash Bros. Brawl is an action game for the Wii. It is the third game in the 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. It was once planned to be a launch title but then the Release Date was changed to "To Be Announced". It was kept like this for a long while.

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 and March 9, 2008 for North America.

Following the release of the game in Japan, a bug was discovered in the game which displays an error message every time it starts, though players are able to close it and play the game as usual. Nintendo has now started a replacement program. The game requires 128 blocks of memory at the very least.

Story

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

However, Meta Knight's ship, the Halberd, flies over the main stadium. It sprays purple spores into the arena, called Shadowbugs, which then takes the form of a group of strange robotic-looking creatures, called the Primid. Zelda and Peach run to assist Mario and Kirby, and all four of them will fight the Primid.

The Ancient Minister then arrives on a floatind platform, and 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 explode. One of the princesses lands next to Kirby, while 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 is about to explode. The stadium is then sucked into Subspace, but Kirby and the rescued princess ride a Warp Star and escape the stadium.

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 Bow of Palutena. She sends Pit on a mission to save the world from the Subspace Army, and assist 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. The Halberd 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.

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Enemies stealing Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard.

Elsewhere, 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 Popguns, and intercepts them all. Both Donkey Kong and his friend, Diddy Kong, set off after the Banana Hoard thieves. Upon finding it, they are encountered by Bowser, who wields the same device held by Wario. Bowser proceeds to turn Donkey Kong into a trophy, doing so just as Donkey Kong punches Diddy into the sky, sending him away.

Meanwhile, Kirby and the rescued princess are chased by the Halberd. They are forced to land on it, but an Arwing appears. It swiftly dodges the beams that are fired at it from the Halberd, until a claw-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 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 sets the Arwing aflame with a Dragon Pulse. As Diddy stares in fear and awe, Rayquaza quickly snatches him and flies back into the lake. Fox McCloud is ejected from the destroyed Arwing, and uses Fox Illusion to swift pass the dragon's hand, causing it to release Diddy. As Rayquaza uses another Dragon Pulse, Fox uses his Reflector, which deflects the attack back at Rayquaza, causing it to retreat back into the lake, though it recuperates and a battle ensues. Following Rayquaza's defeat, Diddy literally drags Fox into his dilemma.

In the meanwhile, Lucas is walking through what looks like the remains of a ruined city. Close to tears, he is attacked by Primids and a living statue of Pokey Minch. Fortunatly, Ness appears and destroys the statue. Unfortunatly, Pokey himself appears in a spider mech and attacks both of the boys, but they defeat him. Afterwards, Wario appears on a large hill and repeatedly tries to attack Ness with his Trophy Gun. He fails, then aims for Lucas. Ness pushes Lucas out of the way, turning into a trophy. Wario jumps down from the hill and confiscates the trophy. Lucas runs away terrified as Wario cackles in the rain.

Fortunatly, he runs into the Pokemon Trainer. Both are attacked by more Primids. Pokemon Trainer's only Pokemon, Squirtle, joins Lucas and they destroy the team of Primids. The Trainer leaves, but Lucas reflects on his recent misfortune and runs after him.

The ruins of a recent battle are shown. Two R.O.Bs open a subspace bomb in the area and it goes off, destroying the area. Marth looks at the explosion, and looks down from the castle top he is on, and sees a team of Primids, whom he defeats. He looks up into the sky and sees Meta Knight coming out of the sky. They battle it out, but they are interupted by more Primids. Realizing that they are not enemies, they team up. After defeating the Primids, they catch up to the Ancient Minister, who is carrying a Subspace Bomb. They try to knock it down, but, out of nowwhere, Ike destroys the bomb. The Ancient Minister retreats and the trio of swordsman move on to catch him. Unfortunatly, they are too late when they reached the end of a cliff, and can move no furter.

In another area, a team of Waddle Dees come from behind Luigi, who is scared to death. By Luigi's suprise, King Dedede launches him into the sky, turning him into a trophy. Dedede retreats as Wario comes by with a trophy carrier containing Ness and either Peach or Zelda. Wario notices the Luigi trophy and springs on it but it was a trap as the Waddle Dees attack him. Dedede takes all three trophies as Wario looks up, dazed and confused, and angrliy yells at the dissappearing car.

In a deep forest, Link is traveling, intent on getting something. He walks up to a stone with the Master Sword sticking out, and pulls it out. As he leaves, he passes a sleeping Yoshi on a stump. Link stops in his tracks, and sees the Halberd flying overhead. He gets his sword ready while a confused Yoshi joins him. After passing through the forest, they look up at the leaving Halberd.

On a floating island base, Zero Suit Samus is breaking in. She loads her gun and runs through the base. She ends up in a testing room, with Pikachu as the guinea pig. Pikachu is getting shocked painfully, but Samus destroys the testing tube Pikachu is in. Unfortunately, this sets off an alarm, and a team of R.O.B.s attack them. They pass through them, and end up in a surveillance room. Samus then sees what she was looking for, her Power Suit.

Kirby and the rescued princess are in a long field. Suddenly Dedede drives by and Kirby runs after him, leaving the princess alone. Bowser then sneaks up from behind her and turns her into a trophy, which is subsequently cloned by a giant clone of Bowser. Link/Mario and Yoshi/Pit run by her without noticing. The Peach/Zelda clone attempts to turn them into a trophy, but the gun is cut in half by Link/Mario and Yoshi/Pit. They defeat her, and her glowing self dissappears and turns back into a trophy. Mario/Link was watching the entire thing and attempts to punch/slash Link/Mario. Link/Mario manages to dodge it, and the two teams battle each other. The losing teammates are turned into trophies, which are grabbed by an arm from King Dedede's car as he's speeding away. Fortunatley, Kirby breaks the arm and turns Link/Mario and Yoshi/Pit back to normal. King Dedede retreats while Mario, Link, Kirby, Yoshi, and Pit pursue him.

Meanwhile, in a control room, Ganondorf orders Bowser to track down Dedede, and gives him his location

Lucas and Pokémon Trainer are by a tall anticline, and see Charizard flying into a cave. They follow Charizard through what appears to be the ruins of a temple, where Wario appears. Lucas remembers who he is, and they attack. After Wario is turned into a trophy, Lucas doesn't see Ness anywhere. He and Pokémon Trainer hear a growl within the mountain and search for Charizard.

Meanwhile, King Dedede is in his castle, looking at his trophies of the princess, Luigi, and Ness. He puts a cap with his face on it on all of them, until Bowser attacks the castle with his minions and takes the princess's trophy.

Link, Mario, Yoshi, Pit, and Kirby enter Dedede's castle and notice a hole in the wall, which they enter. They chase Bowser all the way out of the castle and to a cliff. Mario attempts to attack Bowser, but he uses Peach as a shield and is forced to stand down. Pit shoots an arrow at Bowser which he dodges, falling off of the cliff while Peach loses her cap. Bowser ends up in his Koopa Clown Car, and flies away with her to the Halberd. Kirby looks at the fallen cap, confused.

Meanwhile, the Ancient Minister plants a bomb at Dedede's castle, which explodes and sends it to Subspace. Ganondorf is watching on a monitor, and Master Hand appears on it, seeming to order Ganondorf to do something. Ganondorf complies, and bows down.

Meanwhile, the Pokémon Trainer, Lucas, and Squirtle fight through a cave. They find a trophy of Ivysaur, which the Pokémon Trainer retrieved into a pokeball. They continue to fight through the cave, until they find Charizard. They fight Charzard, and Pokemon trainer captures Charzard with his pokeball. The two eventually end up in a tower.

Marth, Ike, and Meta Knight fight Primids in a Desert.They also fight other creatures. They end up looking at a veichle. It transforms into a purple monster with a lot of armor. After they beat it up it falls into a ruin and the floor collapses. The monster falls down the hole into the tower Lucas and Pokemon Trainer were in. They fight him but he grabs them. he shoots out of the place. Meta Knight shoots The monster and grabs the two. Warios trophy gets sucked in an explosion. Pokemon Trainor and Lucas being carried by Meta Knight meet up with Marth and Ike. Pit shoots at the Ancient Minister. Pit, Mario, Yoshi, Kirby, and Link chase after him. They fight enimies in a desert area. R.O.B.S. detanate a bomb. Pit and Mario hit them but are grabbed by two others.They all run or fly rapidly away from the explosion.

Fox fight through DK jungle with Diddy Kong. Bowser shoots Diddy and attempts to shoot Fox. Falco shoots at Bowser. Diddy transforms into a giant evil Diddy. Bowser flies away in his clown car. After defeating giant diddy they continue through the jungle. They see a ship with DK's statue and scream at it. Pikachu and Zero-Suit Samus go through a warehouse like place. A bunch of Samus's come out of nowher. After they defeat them an alarm goes off and R.O.B's come from everywhere. Samus gets her suit on and shoots them. They continue along. Ridley attacks them. They fight Ridley. They end up outside seeing a bomb. Pikmin start to hit a R.O.B's somewhere else. He kills most of them. Captain Falcon Punches it and it explodes but he also accidentally kills a bunch of Pikmin. You run along some old ruins fighting things. They notices Fox's ship and the one with DK. Diddy shoots the ship and Captain Falcon and Captain Olimar run to assist. DK, Diddy, Caiptan Falcon, and Olimar fight some Primids. Falco and Fox wave goodbye.

List of Bosses

	Boss	Description
File:PeteyInBrawl.jpg	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.
File:Rayquaza.jpg	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.
File:Pokeyfight.png	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.
File:Ridleyssbblol.jpg	Ridley	Samus's nemesis in the Metroid series quite suddenly appears right after Samus recovers her Power Suit within a floating island in the sky. Ridley grabs Samus and flys in a wide circle around the chamber, scraping Samus against the wall in the process. Samus's companion, Pikachu, uses Thunder to bring Ridley and Samus back to a platform where the battle takes place. Like Rayquaza, Ridley often flys on and off the screen during the battle. He has several attacks, including one in which he scrapes his tail against the ground. After the player depletes his life bar as either Samus or Pikachu, Ridley falls off the platform.
	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. His attacks include fireballs, rushing at the player, and influencing the ship in various ways, such as forcing it downward and making it rock back and forth.
File:Brawl Taboo1.jpg	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.

Please note that all bosses (with the exception of Taboo) reappear a second time during the final level.

Gameplay

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 Taunts for each character.

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

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Wii Remote (turned on its side)	Wii Remote + Nunchuk Attachment
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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.

Modes

Solo

Subspace Emissary

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The World Map of the Subspace Emissary.

The Subspace Emissary will make use of a team system. Two players can play in the Subspace Emissary at one time, with the first player being the protagonist, and the second player being an optional supporting character. Due to the camera following the main character, if the second character ends up off screen from the stage scroll, he or she will automatically warp straight back to the main hero. The main screen shows where to go next, and the character selection screen allows the player to choose his or her team. If Player 1 is defeated, and Player 2 is not, the game will still be over.

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 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.

It has been stated that most unlockable characters of the game will be unlocked by playing the Subspace Emissary mode. The Adventure mode comes in the difficulty settings Easy, Normal, Hard, Very Hard and Intense, which can be selected on the World Map.

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Link acting as the first opponent.

Classic Mode

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 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.

Events

Events are an updated version of Super Smash Bros. Melee'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 – Normal – 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:

Event	Player's character	Description	Co-op mode
Two Trouble Kings	Mario/+Kirby	Mario fights against Bowser and King Dedede on Delfino Plaza.	Kirby assists Mario in the battle.
Pink Ball Repulsion	Meta Knight	Meta Knight has to defeat Kirby before they reach the Battleship Halberd.
Cleaning House in Skyworld	Pit	Pit has to destroy all platforms in the Skyworld, Wario is his enemy.
Sleeping in the Eggs	Yoshi	Yoshi has to put Kirby and Pikachu into an egg the same time, on the Yoshi's Island stage.
Dark Link Duel	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.
Master the Pokémon Tag Battle	Pokémon Trainer/+Pikachu		A Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu fight another Pokémon Trainer and Pikachu, in the Pokémon Stadium 2.
Fastest, Shortest, Sudden Death	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.
ALL MINE!	Wario/+Bowser		The player has to defeat Mario in a Coin battle.

Stadium

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

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Mario along with Sandbag and a Bat.

Home-Run Contest

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.

Target Smash!!

Also available in the Stadium mode is the 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.

Multi-Man Brawl

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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 Frames 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.

Group

Brawl

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 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.

For characters with distinct forms, the character selection screen allows the player to choose with which to start. This means characters like Zelda can be used to select Sheik. Depending on the choice, that will be the character the player starts as in the beginning of the match.

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The "Bunny Brawl" setting.

Special Brawl

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).

Rotation

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.

Tourney

The Tourney Mode from Super Smash Bros. Melee (then "Tournament Mode") will be returning, acting the exact same way as it did in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Players are able to brawl in a tourney, that can have up to 32 players, and will have to fight their way to the championship, eventually earning a cup if they win. It is possible to play with friends, or battle CPU characters. Apart from decreasing the total number of players from 64 to 32, nothing appears to have been changed from the Super Smash Bros. Melee version.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

The main Wi-Fi menu.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection was confirmed to be in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, similar to what happened with Mario Strikers Charged, the game tends to slow down and fail a lot more the further the players are. So, playing a game from Japan to America will slow the game down, and cause some problems in the battle. Regardless, the game is still capable of connecting overseas. The two modes are With Friends and With Anyone.

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 Miis. 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 Homerun Contest is also playable in this mode.

The With Friends mode selection screen.

When brawling in the With Anyone setting, players are unable to send messages to each other in-game, and neither can they see the name or details of their opponent. Also, the results of the battle are not recorded in the With Anyone mode. There are several modes in the With Anyone setting. In the Basic Brawl, players play against each other without teams. When a player disconnects from the Wi-Fi connection while battling, a CPU takes over his or her character. Unlockable characters are also available in this setting for a player who has unlocked them. Because of this, Nintendo recommends players not to use the Basic Brawl setting if one is not wanting to get the unlockable characters spoiled. A different mode in the With Anyone setting is the Team Brawl, which has yet to be revealed. While the game is loading, or while the players are waiting for other opponents, they can practice the game by attacking the Sandbag from Super Smash Bros. Melee. It has also been revealed that players can choose to be spectators of the battle, and even bet coins on who will win.

Stage Builder

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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.

Screen shot of an in session Coin Launcher.

Coin Launcher

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.

Various Features

Another inclusion is a feature called My Music. Instead of restricting each stage to one music track, with some having an alternate music track, people can now choose which music track they want to play on the stage. For example, on the Delfino Plaza stage, players can choose between the Delfino Plaza theme from Super Mario Sunshine, the Castle Music/Fortress Boss from Super Mario Bros. 3, the Ending/Title Screen of Super Mario World, the main theme to New Super Mario Bros., and many more. Players can set how commonly the track may appear on the stage. To add more music to the collection, the player must collect a CD, which randomly appears across the entire game, in any of the numerous modes of play.

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.

Throughout the game, players will be rewarded with stickers. Like trophies, these items reflect characters, objects, and places that have appeared throughout Nintendo's history. Unlike trophies, however, the items will be much easier to find and are simply pieces of 2D game artwork rather than actual new 3D models. Stickers will be stored in an album and can be used to decorate a screen in an extra mode.

The Challenges screen.

All three kinds of collectibles in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, trophies, stickers and CDs can be alternately won in the Challenges mode. The Challenge mode has many closed doors which contain the prizes. When the player unlocks an item by winning a challenge, for example playing the Target Smash level 1 with 10 different characters for the Stafy trophy, the collectibles left and right to Stafy's trophy, which are currently not won and invisible, appear in a red silhouette, and their method of unlocking is displayed. The player can also win Golden Hammers, which he can use to automatically get any door of his or her choice open, getting the item inside. However, not all doors can be destroyed with a hammer.

Throughout the game, the player is able to take screenshots while pausing the game. In contrast to Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is thus no special camera mode needed. The screenshots are either saved on the Wii's internal memory or an SD card.

In the special Masterpieces mode, the player can play restricted demo versions of classical Nintendo games via the Virtual Console. The player does not have to connect to the Wi-Fi connection for that. The available demos are:

• Super Mario Bros.
• Ice Climber
• The Legend of Zelda (NES)
• Kid Icarus
• Kirby's Adventure
• Fire Emblem
• Super Metroid
• Earthbound
• Star Fox 64

Some titles have a restricted time they can be played in, others, like Super Metroid, come with save data.

Some must be unlocked. These games include

• Donkey Kong (Exceed 10 hours of play time)
• F-Zero (Beat SSE having used Captain Falcon)
• Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Use Toon Link over 10 times)
• Super Mario Bros. 2 (Win in VS mode with Peach over 5 times)
• Super Mario World (Play Yoshi's Island (Melee) over 3 times)

Playable Characters

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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:

Special Moves
Standard Special Move
Side Special Move
Up Special Move
Down Special Move
Final Smash

Default Characters

	Name	Description	Special Moves
File:BrawlMario.jpg	Mario File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	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
File:571px-Brawlink.jpg	Link File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	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.	Hero's Bow
			Gale Boomerang
			Spin Attack
			Bomb
			Triforce Slash
File:Brawlrkirby.jpg	Kirby File:Kirby Emblem.gif	Kirby is back as a light-weight. He has retained his copy-cat style, and his multiple jumping.	Inhale
			Hammer
			Final Cutter
			Stone
			Cook Kirby
File:Brawlpikachu.jpg	Pikachu File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	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
File:Foxsmnas.jpg	Fox File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	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
			Fox Illusion
			Fire Fox
			Reflector
			Landmaster
File:Brawlrsamus.jpg	Samus File:Metroid Emblem.gif	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
			Bomb
			Zero Laser
	Zelda File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	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
	Bowser File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	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
			Giga Bowser Transformation
File:BrawlDK.JPG	Donkey Kong File:Donkey Kong Emblem.gif	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
File:BrawlYoshi.PNG	Yoshi File:Yoshi Emblem.gif	Yoshi is an agility based character with strong smash attacks, and a decently heavy weight.	Egg Lay
			Egg Roll
			Egg Throw
			Yoshi Bomb
			Super Dragon
	Peach File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	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
			Peach Bomber
			Peach Parasol
			Vegetable
			Peach Blossom
	Ice Climbers File:Ice Climber Emblem.gif	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
			Squall Hammer
			Belay
			Blizzard
			Iceberg
File:BrawlSheik.jpg	Sheik File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	Sheik returns as Zelda's transformation after she uses Transform. Sheik specializes in swift movement, and powerful attacks, when compared with her counterpart.	Needle Storm
			Chain
			Vanish
			Transform
			Light Arrow
File:Pitart.jpg	Pit File:Kid Icarus Emblem.gif	Pit can multi-jump in the air. He uses a bow in battle, which he can break into two blades for brawl battles.	Palutena Arrow
			Angel Ring
			Wings of Icarus
			Mirror Shield
			Palutena's Army
	Wario File:Wario Emblem.gif	Wario has many obscure attacks. He can attack by biting opponents with an added damage of his breathe odor.	Chomp
			Wario Bike
			Corkscrew
			Wario Waft
			Wario-Man
File:Brawl ZeroSuitSamus.jpg	Zero Suit Samus File:Metroid Emblem.gif	Zero Suit Samus enters battle after Samus uses her Zero Laser. She is lighter and faster than with her Power Suit, but has weaker attacks.	Paralyzer
			Plasma Whip
			Plasma Wire
			Flip Jump
			Power Suit Samus
	Ike File:Fire Emblem Emblem.gif	Ike uses Ragnell, a two-handed sword in battle, which he, despite this, can even hold in only one hand.	Eruption
			Quick Draw
			Aether
			Counter
			Great Aether
	Pokémon Trainer File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	The Pokémon Trainer will use three Pokémon to fight for him, rather than actually fight by himself. These are Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. While the Down move is shared, the other special moves are unique to each of the Pokémon, giving 10 different moves, excluding the Final Smash.	Squirtle: Water Gun
			Ivysaur: Bullet Seed
			Charizard: Flamethrower
			Squirtle: Withdraw
			Ivysaur: Razor Leaf
			Charizard: Rock Smash
			Squirtle: Waterfall
			Ivysaur: Vine Whip
			Charizard: Fly
			Pokémon Change
			Triple Finish
	Diddy Kong File:Donkey Kong Emblem.gif	Diddy Kong will be fast, light, and abundant in unique attacks.	Peanut Popgun
			Monkey Flip
			Rocketbarrel Boost
			Banana Peel
			Rocketbarrel Barrage
	Meta Knight File:Kirby Emblem.gif	Meta Knight can multi-jump in the air and float for a short time. He has a very fast combo attack.	Mach Tornado
			Drill Rush
			Shuttle Loop
			Dimensional Cape
			Galaxia Darkness
	Lucas File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	A PK user, Lucas has a Special Moveset similar to that of Ness, and a unique Normal Moveset.	PK Freeze
			PK Fire
			PK Thunder
			PSI Magnet
			PK Starstorm
	King Dedede File:Kirby Emblem.gif	Dedede is a heavy character, similar to powerhouses Bowser and Donkey Kong. He will often use his hammer in attacks, and rely on Waddle Dees to damage his opponents.	Inhale
			Waddle Dee Toss
			Super Dedede Jump
			Jet Hammer
			Waddle Dee Army
	Pikmin & Olimar File:Pikmin Emblem.gif	Captain Olimar of the Pikmin series enters with the handicap of being helpless without the Pikmin. Pikmin must be plucked from the ground in order to attack with Olimar.	Pikmin Pluck
			Pikmin Throw
			Pikmin Chain
			Pikmin Order
			End of Day

Secret Characters

This article is under construction. Therefore, please excuse its informal appearance while it is being worked on. We hope to have it completed tomorrow.

In addition to the characters listed above, the following characters can be unlocked when certain requirements are met.

	Name	Description	Special Moves
	Snake File:Metal Gear Emblem.gif	Snake uses a variety of explosives and weapons in battle, as well as a rifle. He is unlocked by playing 10 VS. Matches on Shadow Moses Island, or by being met in The Subspace Emissary.	Hand Grenade
			Remote Controlled Missile
			Cypher
			C4
			Grenade Launcher
	Sonic File:Sonic Emblem.gif	Sonic enters the brawl with extremely fast movement, and many of his ball spin techniques. Sonic is unlocked by one of three methods. The player can either complete the Subspace Emissary, complete Classic Mode with 10 characters, or play 300 VS. Matches.	Homing Attack
			Spin Dash
			Spring Jump
			Spin Charge
			Super Sonic
File:BrawlNess.jpg	Ness File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	Ness appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an unlockable character. His moveset is similar to Lucas, but differs slightly. He is unlocked by playing 5 VS. Matches, reflecting 10 projectiles, or being met in The Subspace Emissary.	PK Flash
			PK Fire
			PK Thunder
			PSI Magnet
			PK Starstorm
File:MarthBrawl.jpg	Marth File:Fire Emblem Emblem.gif	Marth chooses speed over raw power, specializing in strategic defensive play. Marth is unlocked by playing 10 VS. Matches, by completing Classic Mode, or being met in The Subspace Emissary.	Shield Breaker
			Dancing Blade
			Dolphin Slash
			Counter
			Critical Hit
File:BrawlLuigi.jpg	Luigi File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Luigi returns with a somewhat similar moveset to Mario. Luigi is faster and can jump higher than Mario, but he has worse traction. Luigi is unlocked by playing 22 VS. Matches, by completing Classic Mode with no continues, or meeting Luigi in The Subspace Emissary.	Fireball
			Super Jump Punch
			Green Missile
			Luigi Cyclone
			Negative Zone
File:Falcossbblol.jpg	Falco File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	1. Complete the 100-Man Brawl. 2. Play 50 VS. Matches.	Blaster
			Falco Phantasm
			Fire Bird
			Reflector
			Landmaster
File:Jigglypuff in Brawl.jpg	Jigglypuff File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	1. Complete Classic Mode with any character besides Ike.	Rollout
			Sing
			Pound
			Rest
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File:CaptainFalconinbrawl.PNG	Captain Falcon File:F-Zero Emblem.gif	1. Complete Classic Mode in under 20 minutes.	Falcon Punch
			Falcon Dive
			Raptor Boost
			Falcon Kick
			Blue Falcon
File:Brawl MGW.jpg	Mr. Game & Watch		Chef
			Unknown
			Fire
			Unknown
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File:0135712001201596273.jpg	Ganondorf File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif		Warlock PunchTemplate:Refneeded
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			Dark Dive
			Wizard's Foot
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File:Lucarioinbrawl.PNG	Lucario File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	1. Complete 4 Target Tests with any one character. 2. Play 100 VS. Matches. 3. Meet Lucario in The Subspace Emissary.	Aura SphereTemplate:Refneeded
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File:Brawl Wolf22.jpg	Wolf File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	* In the stage "Iseki" (Ruins) skip the first door you pass when being lowered in to the pit. Instead enter the second door at the bottom. Then, defeat him afterwards. Play 450 VS matches. Then, defeat him afterwards. With Boss Mode unlocked, finish Boss Mode as Fox. (The website info did not say if all above conditions must be satisfied, or if you only have to satisfy one.)	BlasterTemplate:Refneeded
			Unknown
			Unknown
			ReflectorTemplate:Refneeded
			LandmasterTemplate:Refneeded
File:0181465001201628972.jpg	Toon Link File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	You can find Toon Link somewhere along the storyline in The Subspace Emissary. Other ways to unlock him are unknown, but it is presumed that if you complete classic mode with Link, you can fight him and he will be unlocked.	Hero's Bow
			Boomerang
			Spin Attack
			Bomb
			Triforce Slash
File:Brawlrob.jpg	R.O.B. File:Robot Emblem.gif		LaserTemplate:Refneeded
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Stages

There is a large variety of stages in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Some stages are returning from Super Smash Bros. Melee.

	Stage	Description	Songs
File:Battlefield SSBB.jpg	Battlefield File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Returning from Super Smash Bros. Melee, the stage will now be set in a green landscape and feature different daytimes.	Battlefield Menu (Super Smash Bros. Melee) Battlefield Ver. 2 Battlefield (Melee) Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme
File:BattleshipHalberd.jpg	Battleship Halberd File:Kirby Emblem.gif	Meta Knight's ship. Takes place on a Battlefield-like platform, then lands on the Halberd itself, which has a double-barreled battery in the background, which attacks the players.	Meta Knight’s Revenge Gourmet Race Butter Building Boss Theme Medley Checker Knights Forest / Nature Area
File:Bridge of Eldin.jpg	Bridge of Eldin File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	A flat stage. King Bulblin and Lord Bullbo will occasionally destroy the bridge, halting the battle for a while.	Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda) Ocarina of Time Medley The Dark World Hyrule Field Theme Main Theme (Twilight Princess) Title (The Legend of Zelda) The Hidden Mountain & Forests
File:Brinstar Brawl.jpg	Brinstar File:Metroid Emblem.gif	An exact replica of the stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee.	Brinstar (Melee)
File:CastleSiege.jpg	Castle Siege File:Fire Emblem Emblem.gif	Taking place on a castle, this stage encorporates elements of various Fire Emblem games.	Fire Emblem Theme With Mila's Divine Protection (Celica Map 1) Attack Preparing to Advance Against the Dark Knight Crimean Army Sortie Fire Emblem (Melee)
File:Corneria Brawl.jpg	Corneria File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	An exact replica of the stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee.	Corneria (Melee)
File:Delfino Plaza Stage.jpg	Delfino Plaza File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	A moving stage, comparable to Mute City from Super Smash Bros. Melee. It will feature a flying moving platform that takes the characters to various locations in Delfino Plaza.	Delfino Plaza Title / Ending (Super Mario World) Castle Music / Fortress Boss Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
File:Distant Planet.jpg	Distant Planet File:Pikmin Emblem.gif	A stage set on branches and vines, it is filled with many gimmicks that can either assist or hinder the player.	Main Theme (Pikmin) World Map (Pikmin 2) Stage Clear / Title (Pikmin) Forest of Hope Ai no Uta Environmental Noises Title (Big Brain Academy)
File:Electroplankton.jpg	ElectroPlankton (Conjectural) File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Unknown	Unknown
File:BrawlFinalDestination.jpg	Final Destination File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	A completely flat stage, which does not take any influence on the battle.	Final Destination Final Destination (Melee Version) Final Desination (Giga Bowser Version)
File:Frigate Orpheon.jpg	Frigate Orpheon File:Metroid Emblem.gif	From the game, Metroid Prime, Frigate Orpheon will ocassionally flip around, switching between two groups of platforms to fight on.	Vs. Ridley Opening / Menu (Metroid Prime) Sector 1 Vs. Meta Ridley
File:GreatSea.JPG	Great Sea (conjectural) File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	A ship on the ocean of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Toon Link's Stage.	Sailing Theme Dragon Roost Island
File:LMBrawl.png	Luigi's Mansion File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	A stage based off of the 3D game Luigi's Mansion	Luigi's Mansion Theme
	Lylat Cruise File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	A stage that moves through the Lylat System. Very similar to Corneria and Venom.	Space Armada Main Theme (Star Fox) Main Theme (Star Fox 64) Area 6 Star Wolf Space Battleground
File:Mariocircuit.jpg	Mario Circuit File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	The stage takes place on a figure-8 circuit's intersection, with Shy Guys driving in from behind (hits the lower level) or the sides (hits the upper level).	Mario Circuit 1 Luigi Raceway Waluigi Pinball Mario Tennis / Mario Golf
File:Mushroomy Kingdom.jpg	Mushroomy Kingdom File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Based on the original Super Mario Bros., the stage is an exact replica of World 1-1 of the said game, with the stage scrolling by. Occasionally, World 1-2 will load instead of World 1-1.	Ground: Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) Gritzy Desert Underground: Underground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
File:New Pork City.jpg	New Pork City File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	A stage comparable to Temple from Super Smash Bros. Melee; it is a very large and spacy stage. The Ultimate Chimera may appear, and will instantly KO any player it hits.	Porky's Theme Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise Humoresque of a Little Dog
File:Norfair.jpg	Norfair File:Metroid Emblem.gif	A stage that takes place inside Planet Zebes, similar to Brinstar Depths from Super Smash Bros. Melee. Lava will occasionally rise from the bottom of the stage, as well as from the sides, and even from the back of the stage.	Main Theme (Metroid) Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior Marionation Gear
File:Onett Brawl.jpg	Onett File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	An exact replica of the stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee.	Mother (Melee)
File:PictoChat.jpg	PictoChat File:Nintendo DS Emblem.gif	Comparable to Flat Zone from Super Smash Bros. Melee; as it is done in a typical black and white setting. Random sketches will appear on the stage, acting as added gimmicks on the stage.	PictoChat Mii Channel Wii Shop Channel Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Opening Theme (Wii Sports) Dr. Mario (Melee) It Talks! Cooking Navi
File:Pokemon Stadium 2.jpg	Pokémon Stadium 2 File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	An exact copy of the Pokémon Stadium from Super Smash Bros. Melee (which has fall through platforms). This stage is now upgraded to look like Pokémon Stadium 2, the game. It will change into one of four terrains as time passes. They are Ice, Electric, Ground, and Flying.	Pokémon Main Theme (Red/Blue/Yellow) Pokémon Gym / Evolution Wild Pokémon Battle! (Ruby / Sapphire) Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond / Pearl) Route 209
File:Port Town.jpg	Port Town Aero Dive File:F-Zero Emblem.gif	Similar to Mute City from Super Smash Bros. Melee, the stage takes place on a group of platforms that hover along a race track, stopping on occasion.	Mute City White Land Devil's Call in Your Heart Climb Up! And Get The Last Chance! Brain Cleaner Shotgun Kiss
	Rainbow Ride File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	An exact replica of the stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee.	Rainbow Cruise (Melee)
File:Rumble Falls Stage.jpg	Rumble Falls File:Donkey Kong Emblem.gif	A Donkey Kong stage similar to Icicle Mountain. It will have ladders to climb upwards.	Jungle Level Ver.2 Jungle Level Bramble Level Theme King K.Rool / Ship Deck 2 Battle for Storm Hill DK Jungle 1 Theme (Barrel Blast) The Map Page / Bonus Level
File:Shadow Moses Island.jpg	Shadow Moses Island File:Metal Gear Emblem.gif	A stage that takes place just outside a helipad. The walls on the sides can be broken, and sometimes, a Metal Gear will attack the players.	MGS4 [Theme of Love Smash Bros. Brawl Version] Encounter Theme of Tara Battle in the Base Yell "Dead Cell" Cavern
File:Stage08 070725a-l.jpg	Skyworld File:Kid Icarus Emblem.gif	Pit's homeland. It consists of several breakable platforms.	Underworld Skyworld Kid Icarus Original Medley
File:Brawl Stages - Smashville.jpg	Smashville File:Animal Crossing Emblem.gif	The stage's date time is based on the Wii's internal clock. K.K. Slider makes live performances Saturdays on 8 P.M.	Title (Animal Crossing) Go K.K. Rider! Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store The Roost
File:Spearpillar.JPG	Spear Pillar (Conjectural)File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	The stage takes place at the top of Spear Pillar, located on Mt. Coronet in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Palkia appears and does Spacial Rend, doing damage. The stage is shown here. Dialga appears as well, most likely to use Roar of Time, along with Cresselia.	Palkia/Dialga Battle Team Galactic Grunt Battle Elite 4 Building
File:BrawlTemple.jpg	Temple File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	Coming back from Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Temple is exactly the same as it was in the previous game, with a remix of the old background music.	Temple (Melee)
	The Summit File:Ice Climber Emblem.gif	A stage that takes place on a moving chunk of ice. The ice stage moves around constantly.	Ice Climber Balloon Trip Shin Onigashima
File:WarioWare.jpg	WarioWare File:Wario Emblem.gif	The players are sent through random Microgames. Occasionally, they reach a simplistic setting, with a few platforms.	WarioWare, Inc. WarioWare, Inc. Medley Ashley's Song Ashley's Song (JP) Mona Pizza's Song Mona Pizza's Song (JP) Mike's Song Mike's Song (JP)
File:Yoshi'sIslandStage1.jpg	Yoshi's Island File:Yoshi Emblem.gif	Yoshi's Island is based on its appearance in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. It will change seasons.	Obstacle Course Ending (Yoshi's Story) Yoshi's Island Wildlands
File:Yoshi's Island Brawl.jpg	Yoshi's Island File:Yoshi Emblem.gif	An exact replica of the stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee.	Yoshi's Island (Melee)

Template:Spoiler In addition to the above stages, there are several stages that must be unlocked to play on.

	Stage	Description	Songs
File:MBBrawl.jpg	Mario Bros. File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	A stage resembling the Mario Bros. game. This stage is unlocked by beating Event Match #19.	NES Medley Mario Bros. Medley
File:SSBB Green Hill Zone.jpg	Green Hill Zone File:Sonic Emblem.gif	Inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog's first level, this course features a gentle, sloping dip. As the dip takes damage from fighter attacks, parts of it fall away, creating holes in the course until the stage regenerates. The stage is automatically unlocked once Sonic is unlocked.	Angel Island Zone Sonic Boom Live & Learn

Items

	Item	Description
	Assist Trophy File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Comparable to the Poké Ball, makes a character appear with a random effect. See the Assist Trophy page for a list of Assist characters.
	Banana Peel File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Can be dropped on the stage. Other characters will trip over it and fall, causing damage to them.
File:SSBBBARREL.PNG	Barrel File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Contains three random items.
File:Foxsword.jpg	Beam Sword File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	A blade of energy with long reach and moderate damage.
	Bob-omb File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	An explosive which can be picked up and thrown at other players. If ignored, it will start to walk around by itself, exploding upon walking into a character.
	Bumper File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Lies on the ground or floats in the air and hits back all characters touching it.
File:BrawlBunnyHood.jpg	Bunny Hood File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	When picked up, it will attach to the players head, making them run faster, and jump higher.
File:CapsuleBrawl.jpg	Capsule File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Contains a random item.
File:BrawlCD.jpg	CD File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Adds songs to the My Music options.
	Cracker Launcher File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Shoots out fireworks. Players can aim with it.
File:SSBBCRATE.PNG	Crate File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Contains three random items.
	Dragoon File:Kirby Emblem.gif	When a player manages to collect all three parts of it, he or she can ram into the stage, knocking out all players within the crosshair.
File:BrawlItems.jpg	Explosive Crate (conjectural) File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	A crate that explodes upon it. It is marked with a warning sign signaling easily burnable chemical substances.
File:FanBrawl.jpg	Fan File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	A weak but very quick item.
File:BrawlFireFlower.jpg	Fire Flower File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Shoots out fire, that can be held out for a short while.
File:BrawlTrophyList.jpg	Food File:Kirby Emblem.gif	Restores a small amount of health when picked up.
	Franklin Badge File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	Deflects any energy-based projectile back at the opponent.
File:BrawlFreezie.jpg	Freezie File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	When tossed, it will freeze the player it hits.
	Golden Hammer File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Acts like the Hammer, only is much stronger, and allows the player to float in mid-air, if the button is tapped rapidly. Sometimes, the Golden Hammer will be nothing but a Golden Squeaky Hammer, which cannot damage opponents. The Golden Squeaky Hammer is similar to the Hammer losing its head.
	Gooey Bomb File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Can be attached to the ground or a character and explodes after a few seconds.
	Green Shell File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Can be thrown at other players.
File:BrawlHammer.jpg	Hammer File:Donkey Kong Emblem.gif	When collected, the player will automatically swing the Hammer up and down. Occasionally, the head falls off, making the item worthless.
File:HeartBrawl.jpg	Heart Container File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif	Heals the player.
File:BrawlHomeRunBat.jpg	Home-Run Bat File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Inflicts massive damage on opponents, particularly when a smash attack is used. Smash attacks often result in knock-outs.
File:Springjump.jpg	Jumping Board File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	A Jumping Board from Super Mario World. When a fighter jumps on it, he or she gets thrown upwards. Can also be picked up and thrown.
	Lip's Stick File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Can be used to whack opponents, sending fairy-like dust into the air. Gives the opponent a health-sapping flower.
File:Kirby Items.jpg	Maxim Tomato File:Kirby Emblem.gif	When collected, the player recovers a large amount of health.
File:BrawlMetalBox.jpg	Metal Box File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	When picked up, the player turns into Metal, and won't flinch as much.
File:Snakehrbatbrawl.PNG	Mr. Saturn File:Earthbound Emblem.gif	A relatively weak item that can be thrown at opponents multiple times.
	Party Ball File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	After being tossed, it will open up, releasing several items. May occasionally release a Smash Ball.
File:Peach Blossom Peach.jpg	Peach File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Appears after Princess Peach's Final Smash move, Peach Blossom. Can be eaten by Peach (and presumedly other characters, if they wake up in time) to restore health.
	Peanut File:Donkey Kong Emblem.gif	Appears after Diddy Kong's Peanut Popgun, or his Final Smash, Rocketbarrel Barrage. Can be eaten to restore health.
	Pitfall File:Animal Crossing Emblem.gif	Can be set on the ground. Other characters fall straight through the ground when walking over it.
	Poison Mushroom File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Causes characters to temporarily shrink.
	Poké Ball File:Pokémon Emblem.gif	Makes a random Pokémon appear and fight for the player. See the Pokémon page for a list of Pokémon.
File:Samus 070718e.jpg	Power Suit File:Metroid Emblem.gif	Appears after Samus's Zero Laser. Can be thrown to hurt other characters.
File:BrawlItems.jpg	Spike Ball (Conjectural)	Nothing is known about what it does, but it appears in this video. http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748545/vid_2280414.html
File:BrawlItems.jpg	Sandbag File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	The Sandbag will appear randomly similar to Goombas, ReDead, etc.
File:BrawlItems.jpg	Screw Attack File:Metroid Emblem.gif	As long as a character is holding it in their hand, they jump just like Samus's third jump.
File:CrateOnWheels2.jpg	Sliding Box File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	A Crate with wheels at the bottom, which glides away when hit.
	Smash Ball File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Lets the character use their Final Smash move, once it's been destroyed.
	Smoke Ball File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Emits a large cloud of colorful smoke. Doesn't do any damage.
	Smart Bomb File:Star Fox Emblem.gif	A bomb that explodes when thrown, destroying anything in its reach. May occasionally fail.
File:Brawl SoccerBall.jpg	Soccer Ball File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	When attacked, the ball flies on fire, and acts as a projectile. It can't be picked up. This item may come from the football game Super Mario Strikers, as the ball burns itself, which is exactly what happens during a Superstrike. Template:Fact
File:BrawlSticker.jpg	Sticker File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Adds Stickers to the players' collection.
File:BrawlSuperMushroom.jpg	Super Mushroom File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	Causes characters to grow bigger for a limited time.
File:Brawl Super Scope.jpg	Super Scope File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Shoots out many small energy balls or three bigger, more powerful blasts. Can also shoot while walking or in mid-air.
	Superspicy Curry File:Kirby Emblem.gif	For a limited time, fire projectiles with very short range appear in front of the player, regardless if the player is doing anything at all.
	Stopwatch File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Its use is unknown.
	Team Healer File:Super Smash Bros. Emblem.gif	Only usable in Team battles, can recover a teammates health if tossed to them.
File:BrawlItems.jpg	Thunderbolt File:Mario Bros. Emblem.gif	The same Thunderbolt item that appeared in the Mario Kart series. Shrinks all other players.
File:Kirby Items.jpg	Warp Star File:Kirby Emblem.gif	When grabbed, the player and the Warp Star fly in the air, and then smash down on the ground with incredible force.

Confirmed Assist Trophy characters

File:Samurai Goro 3.jpg

Samurai Goroh.

• Advance Wars - Nintendo Wars series
• Andross - Star Fox series
• Barbara Bat - Daigasso! Band Brothers
• Devil/Demon - Devil World
• Dr. Wright - Sim City for SNES
• Excitebike - Excitebike series
• Gray Fox - Metal Gear Solid series
• Hammer Bro. - Mario series
• Helirin - Kururin series
• Isaac - Golden Sun series
• Jeff - Mother series
• Drill Dozer and Jill - Drill Dozer
• Kat and Ana - WarioWare series
• Knuckle Joe - Kirby series
• Lakitu - Mario series
• Little Mac - Punch Out series
• Lyn - Fire Emblem series
• Mach Rider - Mach Rider series
• Metroid - Metroid series
• Mr. Resetti - Animal Crossing series
• Nintendogs - Nintendog series
• Ray Mk. II - Custom Robo series
• Saki Amamiya - Sin and Punishment
• Samurai Goroh - F-Zero series
• Shadow the Hedgehog - Sonic the Hedgehog series
• Stafy - Densetsu no Stafy series
• Tingle - Legend of Zelda series
• Waluigi - Mario series

Confirmed Poké Ball Pokémon

File:BrawlGroudon.jpg

Groudon.

• Bellossom
• Bonsly
• Celebi
• Chikorita
• Deoxys
• Electrode
• Garchomp
• Gardevoir
• Goldeen
• Groudon
• Gulpin
• Ho-Oh
• Kyogre
• Lugia
• Manaphy
• Meowth
• Metagross
• Mew
• Moltres
• Munchlax
• Onix
• Piplup
• Regigigas
• Snorlax
• Staryu
• Suicune
• Togepi
• Torchic
• Wobbuffet
• Latios and Latias
• Darkrai
• Shaymin
• Weavile

Music

Music Staff

The following is a sortable chart of the composers, arrangers, lyricists, and vocalists who contributed to the musical score of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Name	Company*	Works**	"Song(s)" (Role)
Akihiro Honda	Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.	Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops	"Metal Gear Solid: MGS4 Love Theme (Smash Bros. Brawl Version)" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Akito Nakatsuka	n/a	n/a	"Zelda II: Adventure of Link: Great Temple/Temple" (Composition Supervisor) "Ice Climber" (Composition Supervisor)
Arata Iiyoshi	n/a	Pokémon Mystery Dungeon beatmania II DX
Asuka Ohta	Nintendo	New Super Mario Bros. Yoshi Touch & Go
Cowan, James (non-Japanese versions only)	n/a	n/a	"WarioWare: Ashley's Theme" (Vocals – "Ashley's Creepy Crew" Male)
Hajime Hirasawa	n/a	n/a	"Star Fox: Space Armada" (Composition Supervisor)
Hajime Wakai	Nintendo	Pikmin series Star Fox series	"Pikmin: World Map" (Composition Supervisor)
Hirokazu Ando	n/a	n/a	"Menu 1: Super Smash Bros. Melee" (Composition Supervisor)
Hirokazu Tanaka (also billed as Hirokazu Tanaka. Ex)	n/a	Metroid Dr. Mario	"Kid Icarus: The Underworld" (Composition Supervisor) “Donkey Kong” (Arrangement Supervisor)
Jun Fukuda	grasshopper manufacture inc.	killer7 contact	"Kirby: Meta Knight's Revenge" (Composition Supervisor)
Jun Senoue	SEGA	Sonic Adventure series Sonic Heroes	"Sonic the Hedgehog: Angel Island Zone" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Junichi Masuda	n/a	n/a	"Pokémon: Pokémon Stadium/Evolution" (Composition Supervisor)
Kazumi Totaka	Nintendo	Animal Crossing series Yoshi series	"Yoshi's Story: Ending" (Composition Supervisor) "X: Tunnel Scene" (Composition Supervisor) "Animal Crossing: The Roost" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Keigo Ozaki	GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.	PROJECT SYLPHEED	"Animal Crossing: Go K.K. Rider!" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Ken Nishikiori	n/a	n/a	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Tenor) “Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme” (Tenor)
Kenichi Okuma	n/a	Melty Lancer series Welcome to Pia Carrot!! 3	"Pokémon: Pokémon Stadium/Evolution" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Kenji Ito	n/a	ROMANCING SAGA series CULDCEPT SAGA	"Star Fox: Space Armada" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Kenji Yamamoto	Nintendo	Super Metroid Metroid Prime series
Kentaro Ishizaka	HAL Laboratory, Inc.	n/a
Koji Hayama	n/a	Cho Aniki Ape Escape 2
Koji Kondo	Nintendo	Super Mario Bros. series The Legend of Zelda series	"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Medley" (Composition Supervisor) "Super Mario Bros.: Ground Theme" (Composition Supervisor, Arrangement Supervisor)
Lauber, Terry (non-Japanese versions only)	n/a	n/a	"WarioWare: Ashley's Theme" (Vocals – “Ashley's Creepy Crew” Female)
Masaaki Iwasaki	n/a	MOTHER3 Chelnov (Genesis)
Masafumi Takada	grasshopper manufacture inc.	killer7 GOD HAND	"Yoshi's Story: Ending" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Masahiro Sakurai	Sora Ltd.	Kirby series Super Smash Bros. series	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Lyrics Supervisor) “Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme” (Lyrics Supervisor)
Masahiro Tajima	n/a	n/a	"WarioWare: Ashley's Theme" (Composition Supervisor)
Masato Kouda	n/a	Monster Hunter Devil May Cry
McIntosh, Emily (non-Japanese versions only)	n/a	n/a	"WarioWare: Ashley's Theme" (Vocals – "Ashley")
Michiko Naruke	n/a	Wild Arms series	"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Medley" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Minako Hamano	Nintendo	Metroid Fusion	"Metroid: Boss Battle Music (Ridley Fight) " (Composition Supervisor)
Motoi Sakuraba	n/a	Golden Sun series Mario Golf series Mario Tennis series	"Menu 1: Super Smash Bros. Melee" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Nobuko Toda	n/a	n/a	"Metal Gear Solid: MGS4 Love Theme (Smash Bros. Brawl Version)" (Composition Supervisor)
Nobuo Uematsu	n/a	Final Fantasy series	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Composition Supervisor)
Noriyuki Iwadare	n/a	GRANDIA series	"Kirby: Meta Knight's Revenge" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Oriko Takahashi	n/a	n/a	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Soprano) ““Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme” (Soprano)
Ryoji Yoshitomi	Nintendo	WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
SASAKITOMOKO Tokyo and Heidi Choir (Japanese version only)	n/a	n/a	"Made in Wario: Ashley Theme" (Vocals)
Seiji Momoi	n/a	METEOS The Glory of Hercules III – The Silence of Gods
Shogo Sakai	HAL Laboratory, Inc.	Super Smash Bros. Melee MOTHER3	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Arrangement Supervisor) "Kid Icarus: The Underworld" (Arrangement Supervisor) "Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme" (Arrangement Supervisor) "Zelda II: Adventure of Link: Great Temple/Temple" (Arrangement Supervisor) "Mother: Porky's Theme" (Composition Supervisor, Arrangement Supervisor)
Shota Kageyama	n/a	Luminous Arc
Taizo Takemoto	n/a	n/a	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Conductor) "Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme" (Director)
Takahiro Nishi	GAME ARTS Co.,Ltd.	GRANDIA series PROJECT SYLPHEED
Tomoko Sasaki	TOKIOHEIDI	NiGHTS into Dreams…	"WarioWare: Ashley's Theme" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Taru Yamashita	n/a	n/a	"Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme" (Lyrics Translation) "Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme" (Translation Supervisor)
Toru Minegishi	Nintendo	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess	"Animal Crossing: Go K.K. Rider!" (Composition Supervisor)
Toshiyuki Sudo	Nintendo	Everybody Votes Channel	"Ice Climber" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Tsukasa Masuko	n/a	Star Force Magical Starsign
Yasufami Fukuda	n/a	Kamaitachi no Yoru 2
Yasunori Mitsuda	PROCYON STUDIO CO., LTD.	CHRONO TRIGGER XENOGEARS	"Pikmin: World Map" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Yoko Shimomura	n/a	Kingdom Hearts series
Yuka Tsujiyoko	n/a	Fire Emblem series	"Fire Emblem: Fire Emblem Theme" (Composition Supervisor)
Yukio Kaneoka	n/a	n/a	"Donkey Kong" (Composition Supervisor)
Yusuke Takahama	TARGET ENTERTAINMENT INC.	Digital Pinball series	"Metroid: Boss Battle Music (Ridley Fight) " (Arrangement Supervisor) "X: Tunnel Scene" (Arrangement Supervisor)
Yutaka Iraha	GAME ARTS Co.,Ltd.	SILPHEED series
Yuzo Koshiro	ANCIENT	ActRaiser Streets of Rage

*The company information refers to the company the person was an employee of during the development of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
**The video game titles shown are those which Masahiro Sakurai published on the game's official website or mentioned during interviews.

Tracks

Main article: List of Songs in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Critical Reception

The game was already reviewed by the Japanese Famitsu magazine before the actual release. In the review, Super Smash Bros. Brawl received a score of 40/40. The magazine praised the game's lengthy single player mode as well as the "surprising" Final Smash moves. However, the magazine's independet judgement was questioned. Nintendo Power also gave Brawl a perfect score. It noted the unique dynamics of each character, and that the stages were less "gimmicky" than those in Melee.

Trivia

• For revealing some characters and bosses, Brawl Central, a Brawl website, was taken off the web , but put back on once the game came out in Japan.

• When Super Smash Bros. Brawl was hacked, there appeared to be some remaining data. This includes the characters Mewtwo, Roy, Dr. Mario, and Young Link. Because of this data, it is unknown if these characters were meant to be in the game as playable characters, or if they were used for reference data to Melee. However, even more remaining data was found for Dixie Kong, Plusle & Minun, and Toon Zelda.

• Mewtwo was the only character from Melee that is not returning, even though he has a unique moveset. Roy, Dr. Mario, Young Link, and Pichu, the clone characters, have been deconfirmed also. Pichu was the only character to not even be considered for the final product.

External Links

• Smash Bros Dojo - The official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website
• SmashWiki - a wiki dedicated to Super Smash Bros.
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl japanese opening