Little Mac
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Template:Character-infobox Little Mac is a human boxer and the protagonist of the Punch-Out!! series. Interested in becoming a boxing world champion, Little Mac, under the guidance of Doc Louis, goes to New York joins the World Video Boxing Association (WVBA), eventually making it to the top and beating Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream for the title. Little Mac has had various crossover encounters with Mario and other characters from the Mario series.
History
Punch-Out!! series
Punch-Out!! (Wii)
In Punch-Out!! for the Wii, Mac loses his title after fighting against King Hippo. After fifteen years of training with Doc Louis, he re-enters the WVBA to claim the title of champion again. After fighting through all of his opponents several times, Mac gets tired of the fame and decides to go out in a blaze of glory (dubbed "Mac's Last Stand"), fighting all of his opponents in rapid succession while losing three times means that he retires. Eventually, he loses and gives up his belt, retiring from the W.V.B.A for a time.
WarioWare series
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
WarioWare: Smooth Moves features a microgame called "Punch-Out!!" based on the game of the same name. In it, Mac knocks out his opponent (who changes depending on the difficulty), and the player, as Mario, has to count down the KO. Mac cheers if the count reaches ten in time.
WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase
In the microgame Punch-Out!! in WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, Mac, controlled by the player, has to dodge his opponent's attacks. If all of the attacks are dodged, Mac knocks him out, while getting hit results in Mac getting knocked out.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Little Mac appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy. Once he appears, he punches the enemies in rapid succession while moving quickly around the stage. After a while, he delivers one final blow that launches enemies far before disappearing. He is invulnerable, though he can still disappear by falling off the stage.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
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Mac comes out of his retirement from the W.V.B.A to fight against the worlds best! After having only appeared in the previous game as an Assist Trophy, Little Mac was confirmed as a new playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U on February 13, 2014[1], the day of the Japanese release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (to reference his relationship with Donkey Kong). Little Mac features a Power Meter that, when charged up, changes his neutral special attack to a one-hit KO uppercut.[2] His Final Smash is Giga Mac, a form that first appeared in Punch-Out!! on the Wii.[1] Additionally, the player will be able to choose Wire Frame Mac or his pink sweatsuit; from the original arcade version of Punch Out!! and Punch-Out!! for the NES respectively, as one of his alternate costumes. Finally, the overweight Little Mac from Captain Rainbow will appear as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.[3]
It has been said that although Little Mac is a fast and strong fighter when grounded, he is far weaker when in the air, as his attack power drastically decreases, and his recovery ability is poor. If Little Mac wins a match, on the victory screen with the stats and scores, Doc Louis, his coach, will appear cheering with Little Mac.
Special moves
Straight Lunge
- Main article: SmashWiki:Straight Lunge
The Straight Lunge is Little Mac's neutral special move. When used, Little Mac will wind up his fist multiple times in place; he also will not flinch when attacked while charging. By pressing the button again, Little Mac charges forward, hitting any opponents in his path with an uppercut punch; the more it is charged, the farther he travels and the more powerful the punch is. However, this also causes Little Mac to cool down for a longer period.
When Little Mac's KO meter is full, the Straight Lunge becomes replaced with a one-time-use KO uppercut. Little Mac delivers a powerful uppercut to any opponents in front of him, causing them to fly straight up
Jolt Haymaker
- Main article: SmashWiki:Jolt Haymaker
The Jolt Haymaker is Little Mac's side special attack. When used, Little Mac leaps up and delivers a downward punch. If Little Mac lands on a platform while performing the move, he does not punch, and he cannot perform another attack while in midair after using the move.
Slip Counter
- Main article: SmashWiki:Slip Counter
The Slip Counter is Little Mac's down special move. When used, Little Mac will guard and pretend to take a hit; if hit while using the move, he will then counter with an uppercut attack.
Giga Mac
- Main article: SmashWiki:Giga Mac
Giga Mac is the name of Little Mac's Final Smash. When used, Little Mac will temporarily transform into Giga Mac, similar to Giga Bowser or Wario-Man. While in this state, he will not flinch when attacked, and his attacks are more powerful than before.
Captain Rainbow
In Captain Rainbow, Little Mac has been out of work for some time and has become largely obese due to the events of the game. The game's protagonist, Nick, helps him get back into shape. This form appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
NES Remix 2
In NES Remix 2, Little Mac makes an appearance in several mini-games based on the original Punch-Out!! game. They all involve Mac beating various opponents with different restrictions, like knocking out Von Kaiser with an uppercut, blocking Great Tiger's attacks while the screen fades out, or beating a powerful Glass Joe.
Super Smash Bros. Trophy information
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
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Little Mac | A lightweight scrapper from the Bronx. After meeting with a former boxing great named Doc Louis who fell from glory, Mac takes Doc on as his coach, and together the pair try for the championship belt in the WVBA. Little Mac works his way up the ranks of the WVBA, taking out foes several times his size. By landing multiple blows, Little Mac gains a "☆" uppercut. |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mac | This little boxer from the Punch-Out!! series makes up in heart what he lacks in height. He wasn't afraid to take on the boxing champs, and he's not afraid of the Nintendo stars. In Smash Bros., he packs a serious punch. When his KO Meter fills up, wade in and trigger a devastating uppercut. | |
| Little Mac (Alt.) | No matter his opponent, Little Mac always puts his bets fist forward. He enters a charge state before unleashing his Straight Lunge special and can unleash it while charging by pressing the button again. He won't flinch while charging. At max charge, the launching power of this move is scary! |
Mario series appearances
| Title | Description | Release Date | System/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| WarioWare: Smooth Moves | Cameo in microgame | 2006 | Wii |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Cameo as Assist Trophy | 2008 | Wii |
| Captain Rainbow | Non-playable Character | 2008 | Wii |
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U | Playable character | 2014 | Nintendo 3DS / Wii U |
Gallery
Offical artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Little Mac's introduction in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Wireframe costume in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
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Name in other languages
References
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