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FAQ/Walkthrough by Yoshi (yoshi13n@yahoo.com)
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Super Smash Brothers
For the Nintendo 64
Version FINAL
Last Update: 04/18/02
The FAQ/Walkthrough is Copyright (c)2002 Yoshi.  All Rights Reserved.
I do not want email about sections for you to help me with.  I am
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Name: Super Smash Brothers
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Hal Laboratories
System: Nintendo 64
Genre: Fighting
Rating: K-A
Controllers- 1-4 Simultaneously
Release: April 27, 1999
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Table of Contents
1. What's New
2. My Review
3. The Basics
Introduction
Control
Game Options
Performing The Moves
4. Weapons and Power-Ups
5. Basic Moves
6. Advanced Moves
7. Tactics
8. Pokeball Stuff
9. The Characters Biographies
Mario
Donkey Kong
Link
Samus
Yoshi
Kirby
Fox McCloud
Pikachu
Captain Falcon
Jigglypuff
Luigi
Ness
10. The Characters Moves
Mario
Donkey Kong
Link
Samus
Yoshi
Kirby
Fox McCloud
Pikachu
Captain Falcon
Jigglypuff
Luigi
Ness
11. The Characters Bonus Stage Strategies
Mario
Donkey Kong
Link
Samus
Yoshi
Kirby
Fox McCloud
Pikachu
Captain Falcon
Jigglypuff
Luigi
Ness
12. Individual Stage Strategies
Peach's Castle
Congo Jungle
Hyrule Castle
Planet Zebes
Yoshi's Island
Dream Land
Sector Z
Saffron City
Mushroom Kingdom
13. Cheap Combos
Item Cheapness
Character Cheapness
All purpose cheapness
Edge Guarding
Stage Cheapness
Non-cheap Fun Stuff
Other Survival Tactics
Miscellaneous Imformation
Credits
14. One-Player Mode
15. Bonus Awards
16. Secrets/Glitches/Hints
17. Sound Test
18. Gameshark Codes
19. Credits
20. Contact
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What's New
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Version FINAL - 04/18/02
This is it..be happy
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My Review
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To start off, I would just like to say that this is one of the best
games that I have ever played in my life. After reading this review,
it should convince you whether to buy Super Smash Brothers or not :P.
Gameplay
Score: 10
This game is ultra super fun and cool. There are many modes to play
from. One is the story mode that will send you through 14 levels while
you try to conquer and beat each and every enemy.
There is also a Multiplayer Mode which will let you fight with 4
humans, 3 humans, 2 humans, or 1 human, with optional computer players
if you want them. You can choose from many different stages, so this
is a very fun mode.
You can also practice the Bonus games to try to get the highest score.
Very fun to master and practice.
Story
Score: 10
In this mode, you will get to select one of the 12 characters (Mario,
Luigi, Yoshi, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Link, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Samus,
Captain Falcon, Ness). Then you will go through many stages.
The first stage that you will go to is fighting Link at Hyrule Castle.
This is a very easy match because Link sits there at the start of the
match for 30 seconds, if not more. It is probably the easiest match of
all, so you shouldn't have too much fun playing this level.
The second stage is fighting to 16 man Yoshi Team at there hometown of
Yoshi's Island. In this, you will fight 16 Yoshi's (3 at a time) and
try to become superior. This is another very easy match because the
Yoshi's sometimes kill each other and it is very easy for you to kill
them. It usually takes only one or two hits. But overall you should
get some laughs at of the Yoshi's killing each other and sometimes
even jumping off a cliff. A pretty fun and easy match.
The Third Stage is a very fun one. You will be set up on the Great Fox
(main ship from star fox) to fight the one and only Fox McCloud. It is
a very fun match because the stage is very lengthy. You will be set up
battling on the ship while many obstacles come in your way. One of
them is one of the Star Fox fighter jets.
The Fourth Stage is The Break the Targets Bonus Round. In this, you
will have to Break the targets with 1 of the characters that you have
chosen. The break the targets can range in difficulty depending on
what character you have chosen, because they all have separate stages.
The Fifth Stage is against the famous Mario Brothers. Both Mario and
Luigi team up on you at the Peach's Castle stage, but your not alone.
You're given a random friend to fight by your side. Thanks to the tiny
size of the areana, this place gets a little crowded, so it isn't as
easy as it seems.
The Sixth Stage will match you up against the famous yellow pokemon by
the name of ''Pikachu''. You will be playing on Saffron City, which
has many contraptions. One is the Pokemon Center type place that sends
out one of a few pokemon to attack you. They can all range from
different attacks, so be warned. Some are good, and some are bad. A
very challenging stage. Pikachu himself is pretty easy though.
The Seventh Stage will put you up against the biggest character in the
game, ''Giant Donkey Kong''. This is a very challenging stage that is
played on Congo Jungle
My, how Donkey Kong has grown. Luckily, you're not alone because you
are given two random team mates to help you.
The Eighth Stage is the Famous Board the Platforms. In this, you will
be set up with the character you have chosen to do his board the
platforms. Each character has a different one, and they all range from
easy and hard. A very fun stage nonetheless.
The Ninth Stage is against the 8 man Kirby Team. You will face 8
Kirby's (2 at a time), and they all wear hats of characters in the
game (Kirby with a Mario hat). This is a pretty challenging stage,
since they get back one pretty easily. A very fun one though.
The Tenth Stage is against Samus at Planet Zebes. This is one of the
hardest stages because of it's rising lava. It is a very fun one
though because you are trying to avoid the rising lava. A great stage.
The Eleventh Stage is against Metal Mario. You are put on a small
stage, to fight Mario, with Metal Powers. Its a boring stage since
your attacks hardly do anything, hehe :)
The 12th stage is Race to the Finish. In this, your character will
have to go through an obstacle course and try to get to the finish
with the best time possible. Very Fun.
The Thirteenth stage is Fighting the Polygon Team. In this, you will
fight 30 polygons that are replicas of the Characters in the game. A
very fun stage, because you can smash these guys out easy.
The Final Stage is for you to find out! Go buy the game :P
Audio
Score: 10
The sound for each level is alternative/pop type. Its all cool, and
what is even better about the audio is that there is a sound test in
this game. It lets you listen to every track available in that game.
Video
Score: 10
For a 2D game, the graphics are excellent.
Peach's Castle is a place Ripped right out of Super Mario 64, so if
you have ever seen the graphics in that game, you will know that the
graphics in this one are good.
Congo Jungle is based on the world of Donkey Kong Country on the SNES,
complete with a music riff ripped straight out of the original game.
And because its Donkey Kong, expect a lot of barrels to drop into the
fight :).
Hyrule Castle is Link's stage, and features the familiar Hyrule
Overture theme song from the original Zelda games of the NES and Super
Nintendo systems. The graphics look like they were ripped right out of
Zelda 3 (A Link to the Past).
Planet Zebes is Samus stage. For those who missed out on the graphics
of Metriod for the SNES, which that's what it looks like, the graphics
are smooth with much detail, rock and lava all over the place.
Yoshi's island is a stage taken straight out of the Nintendo 64 game
Yoshi's story, sugar coating and all :). The stage looks exactly like
the storybook from Yoshi's Story, which has good graphics.
Dream Land is a stage taken straight from Kirby Super Star on the
SNES, if you remember that game, one that had excellent graphics. The
Woody Tree is still there, and still blowing hard trying to knock you
off!
Sector Z is Fox's stage. You will be placed on the Great Fox, which
was the ship that deployed the team of Star Fox into battle fields. It
is a big, long place indeed, which makes it all the more fun, great
graphics included.
Saffron City is a stage ripped straight out of the Kid's Hit,
''Pokemon''. Even though it's ripped out of a gameboy game, they have
enhanced the graphics and they look better than ever! The pokemon look
very realistic also.
There is one more stage to find, you'll have to buy the game to find
it though! :P
Re Playability
Score: 10
Why would you not replay this game, after all, it has the best
multiplayer action on any system in my opinion.
It's great replaying all sorts of matches, and there are many
combinations, since you can do 4 player, 3 player, and even 2 player
matches with a combination of 12 characters.
The re playability is great.
To buy or to rent
BUY!!!
Don't bother renting this game, as you will rent it over and over
again because it's so much fun. Just get your money together and go
out and buy this game, you won't regret it!
Breakdown
Gameplay- 10/10
Story- 10/10
Audio- 10/10
Video- 10/10
Replayability-10/10
Overall: 50/50
Multiplied by 2 to get final score
100/100
Best game ever!!
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Game Basics: Introduction
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Super Smash Bros. doesn't follow the traditional fighting game
formula; the idea isn't to punch your opponent's senseless.  Instead,
the object is to score points by knocking the other players out of the
fight.  By hitting, punching, and generally nailing your opponents
with attacks, you increase their damage meter.  As the meter
percentage increases, so do the intensity of your attacks.  The higher
the percentage, the easier it is to knock your opponents out of the
arena.
Whenever you knock someone out of the playing field, you score a
point, and your opponent loses one.  It doesn't matter who inflicted
the most damage; whoever gets the final blow gets the point tackled
onto his or her score.  If you simply slip off the edge by accident,
nobody gets the point, but you still get penalized.
Games you will find the characters in
Mario: Super Mario Brothers
Donkey Kong: Donkey Kong
Samus: Metroid
Fox: Star Fox
Pikachu: Pokemon
Link: Zelda
Kirby: Kirby's Adventure
Yoshi: Super Mario Land
Jigglypuff: Pokemon
Captain Falcon: F-Zero
Ness: Earthbound
Luigi: Super Mario Brothers
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Game Basics: Control
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The controls in Super Smash Brothers are simple but they're not
exactly normal fare for a fighting game.  The controller has been
broken down into five handy commands: jump, grab, block, attack, and
special moves when you combine the buttons with specific control stick
movements.  Almost every direction of the control stick used with one
if the two attack buttons (A or B) will result in a different move
with every character.
Jumping
All four yellow C Buttons have the same function: jump.  Each
character can jump once off a platform, and jump a second time in the
air.  Tapping Up quickly on the control stick performs the same
function, so take care when maneuvering yourself in the air-you don't
want to accidentally waste your second jump.  Some characters, like
Kirby and Jigglypuff, float for short times when the jump button is
pressed a second time and help down.  Also, some characters have a
saving maneuver, equivalent to a third jump to save themselves from
falling off a stage if their second jump is spent.  Mario's Jumping
Uppercut, for example, can be executed if he is falling off the stage
and does not have any jumps left to reach a ledge.  These abilities
can come in handy, so check you're characters section to find out if
he or she has them.
Grabbing and Throwing
When you grab opponents, you can throw them with a choice of two
different styles.  If done properly, throwing opponents off the stage
is as lethal as smashing them [hitting an opponent with enough damage
to cause them to fly off the stage].  Sometimes it is more effective.
You can grab opponents while facing them and standing close either by
pressing the R Button or by pressing the A button if your shield is up
(blocking).
Once you've grabbed an opponent, you need only to tap the control
stick away from your opponent.  If you grab an opponent and do
nothing, the regular throw is executed automatically a second later.
Blocking
You can block attacks for a bit by pressing the Z button.  This puts
up a shield around you that diminishes as you're attacked.  But watch
it, if your opponent destroys your shield, you'll be knocked dizzy and
vulnerable for a good five seconds.  While your shields are up, you
can roll to the left or right by simply tapping left or right on the
control stick.
Other Useful Tips
On most platforms, you can tap down quickly to roll off, onto the
platform below.  Use this maneuver as an escape, for an ambush, or
both.
Randomly, items will drop from the sky.  You can pick up weapons by
walking over to them and pressing the A button.  You can throw an item
in any direction by pressing the R button in a conjunction with a
control stick movement.  This is a good maneuver, as the item will
damage the fighter it hits.
While you're in the air, you can increase the rate of descent by
tapping down on the control stick.  This can help you get back on the
battleground more quickly and can reduce your vulnerability when
you're airborne.
And if you're feeling cocky, each character has his/her own taunt.
Just push the L button the give your opponents a good ribbing.
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Game Basics: Game Options
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Vs. Mode
When in Vs. Mode, there are two ways to play the game: Time or Stock.
In Time Mode, you have a set amount of time to score as many points as
you can.  At the end of the round, each player's score is tallied, and
the player with the most points wins.  If there is a tie by two,
three, or all four players, then a sudden death round is initiated.
Each player is extremely weakened with 300% Damage, and the person
left on the playing field is the winner.
In Stock Mode, points don't count.  Instead, you designate a set
amount of lives for each player.  Every time you're knocked out or
fall out of the playing field, one of your lives is taken away.  Once
all lives are used up, you're out of the game.  The last person
standing wins the match.
Team Mode
Both Modes can also be played in team mode.  In this mode, players can
choose to be on one of the three teams: Red, Green, or Blue.  The
members of the same team cannot hurt each other; all attacks will
simply go through your teammates.  Hint: In Team Stock Mode, if you
run out of lives, you can "borrow" from your teammate's stock by
pressing Start on the controller.
One-Player Mode
But you don't have to have all your friends over to enjoy Super Smash
Bros.  That's where the one-player mode comes into play.  In fact,
you'll have to do a lot of single player gaming if you want to uncover
many of the secrets in the game.
First is the 1P Mode, where you'll select one character and take him
or her on a 13-level challenge, after which you'll square off against
the mysterious and evil master hand.  But to master this option,
you'll need to practice.  Good thing the game has a handy training
mode where you can try out everything from basic moves to handling all
the weapons in the game.
Also, in the quest to the master hand, you'll be faced off with two
special bonus stages specific to the character you've chosen.  These
skills aren't easy, so hone you're skills in the Bonus Practice
options.  You're sure to be rewarded when you've conquered them.
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Performing the Moves
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The moves in this guide are written so that your character is
positioned to the left of your opponent.  When a move code specifies a
control stick motion to the right, you should interpret this as a
control stick movement toward your opponent.  So, if your character
were actually positioned to the right of your opponent on the screen,
you would move the control stick to the left, or toward your opponent.
As it happens, moving the control stick either toward or away from
your opponent can perform many of the moves in Super Smash Brothers.
This guide specifies such cases by noting toward or away within the
code.  Certain moves performed are performed in the air and most throw
moves specifically require one or the other (i.e., toward only or away
only).  In such cases, the codes in this guide will conform to the
convention described in the previous paragraph.
Finally, the controller commands shown in the move codes should be
performed consecutively unless they are separated by a + symbol.  In
those cases, the commands should be performed at the same time.
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Weapons and Power Ups
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Throughout matches, power-ups will fall from the sky at random and
litter the floor of the arena. Quickly pick up these special items
before the competition can swoop in and use them against you. Some
items are offensive, like the Beam Sword or the Ray Gun. Others are
defensive, such as the Star or the Maximum Tomato.
Each special item appears in a container that you must break open.
Even if you open the item's box, another player has time to dash in
and collect the power-up. Hey, all's fair in love war and Super Smash
Bros.
Bob-Omb
Wind him up and let him go! Upon colliding with another player, the
Bomb Soldier will detonate and send him skyward.
Bumper
Place the Bumper in the corner of the arena and toss your opponents
onto it to send them flying.
Beam Sword
Pick up this blade and become Darth Mario. The beam Sword can tag
players before they can get close enough to damage you.
Fire Flower
Mario's fireball power-up made it into Super Smash Bros. as a
flamethrower that puts the hurt on your opponents.
Green Shell
When you break the Green Shell out of its box, kick it in the
direction of the other fighters to knock 'em out.
Hammer
Remember Mario's hammer from Donkey Kong? Here it is, and it works on
more than barrels this time.
Heart Container
Link's Heart Containers make an appearance in Super Smash Bros. If you
pick one up, all of your damage will be healed.
Home Run Bat
Make like Sammy Sosa and knock the other players out of the park. The
bat has more range than the Star Wand.
Maximum Tomato
If you've taken a lot of hits, pick up the Maximum Tomato and recover
100% from your damage.
Motion Sensor Bomb
When you set the mine on the ground, it will activate itself. It
explodes when another character comes near it.
Fan
When your opponents step too close, use the fan to give them a paper
cut they won't soon forget.
Pokeball
Crack open a Pokéball and let a Pokémon do your dirty work for you. A
random Pokémon will emerge from the ball and wreak havoc on the other
players.
Ray Gun
Yoshi holding a gun? It hardly seems right! The Ray Gun allows you to
fire at your opponents from a distance, easily giving you a tactical
advantage.
Red Shell
The Red Shell works in the same fashion as the Green Shell, except it
chases other characters.
Star
Just like in Super Mario Bros., if you pick up a Star, you will be
invincible for a limited time.
Star Rod
This blunt object will leave your opponents seeing stars--if you can
get in close enough to bop them with it.
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Ledge Grab
Never give up hope. If you find yourself falling, always try to grab
onto a ledge. Each character has a unique grabbing range, which is
often larger than you might think.
Try not to perform special attacks while recovering from a fall,
because usually it is impossible to grab a ledge while attacking. Even
though your character becomes invincible just after grabbing a ledge,
you will run out of strength and fall if you wait too long before
climbing back into the fight.
Attack
The A Button commands your basic attacks. If you press Down and tap A,
your character will perform a Low Attack.
High Attack
Press Up and the A Button together to smack your competitors with a
devastating High Attack that will send them flying.
Toss
Press the R Button while pushing the Control Stick toward the other
players to pick them up and toss them, hopefully over the edge.
Special Abilities
Every character has their own patented special moves. Unleash your
fighter's wild side with the B Button.
Backflip
While jumping, press back on the Control Stick to execute a backflip.
This won't change the height of your jump, but it will give you some
extra fighting room in a pinch.
Basic Jump
While stationary, press the C Button to jump. You can jump to the left
or to the right, but your character can jump highest when leaping
straight up.
Crouch
While standing still, press down on the Control Stick to crouch. This
allows you to duck projectile weapons, but it also makes it more
difficult for opponents to push you around. Use a crouch attack against
enemies who are in a crouched position.
Dash
While standing, tap the Control Stick twice in the same direction to
begin a running dash. Your character can perform special attacks and
throw items harder while running at an opponent.
Free Fallin'
There are three basic ways to fall while playing Super Smash Bros. The
first is the Normal Fall, which is what happens when your character
jumps normally. If you don't do anything in mid-air, you'll land
smoothly and be ready to attack.
If your character has just performed a triple jump, you'll experience a
Forced Fall and you won't be able to attack for a brief moment just
after landing.
If you're unable to jump after performing a special attack in mid-air,
you'll experience a Danger Fall. After landing from a Danger Fall it
takes a while for your character to recuperate. Kirby and Jigglypuff
never experience Danger Falls because of their unique types of special
attacks.
Splat
A Splat occurs when your character is knocked down from a high
position. You'll be momentarily stunned when you hit the ground, but
you can break your fall by pressing the Z Button immediately before
landing. If you're attacked after a Splat, the damage will be reduced
by half.
Trap Doors
Although some platforms may appear solid, occasionally you'll be able
to drop straight through the floor by pressing down on the Control
Stick. Be careful not to accidentally pass through the floor while
attempting to perform a Smash Attack.
Rapid Fall
The speed of your fall can be increased by tapping down on the Control
Stick. Use this technique when you're in a hurry to grab an item, or if
you want to execute a sneak attack. The speed of the fall will vary
depending on which character you've chosen.
When your character is knocked down, you can simultaneously get up and
attack by pushing the A Button. If you're feeling vulnerable, simply
hold the Control Stick to the right or left after a fall to get up and
evade an attack. These moves will vary slightly depending on whether
you landed face up or face down.
Jumping
You can execute a jump by pressing the C Buttons or by tapping up on
the Control Stick. The height of the jump is determined by the size of
the input on the Control Stick, so diagonal jumps will not be as high
as straight vertical jumps. Using the Control Stick to jump allows you
to jump much higher than using the C Buttons.
Tapping the C Buttons is the only way to perform a short jump, which is
crucial for earning good times in the Bonus Stages. Before executing
either type of jump, players are vulnerable for a brief moment as they
crouch in preparation.
Landing on the ground from the air.
After landing there is a little vulnerability, but it is possible to
cancel it out with the controls.
Landings that take place during an air attack or free fall sometimes
have a larger vulnerability or the character may assume a particular
pose.
Dizzy Spell
If you use your shield so much that it breaks, your character will
become lightheaded and dizzy. Even though you won't be able to attack
while dizzy, you'll be temporarily invincible. The more damage you've
accumulated, the faster you'll recover. You can speed up your recovery
rate by rapidly tapping buttons, but the best strategy is to make sure
that your shield does not run out of power.
Oops
Move your character close to the edge of the cliff.
This is a stunt that wouldn't seem to have any particular value, but
when you want to do it on purpose, tilt (easy does it!) the Control
Stick slowly in the direction of the cliff.  At this point, if the
Control Stick is moved beyond a certain point toward the cliff your
character will fall over the edge. If it is facing the wrong direction,
use Reverse Direction.
Picking Up Items
When standing near an item, press the A Button to pick it up. Items
that are automatically used, like the Maximum Tomato, have a slight
delay before they take effect. If an opponent grabs a Maximum Tomato,
try to punch it out before the energy can be absorbed. Other items
which are not immediately used can be knocked out of your opponents'
hands at any time. The harder you hit a foe, the more likely the weapon
will be dropped.
Reversing Direction
After tapping the Control Stick twice to begin a dash, you can run in
the opposite direction by quickly changing the direction of the Control
Stick. Your character will maintain speed, but will be momentarily
vulnerable to attack while turning.
Dash Attack
Tap the Control Stick twice in the same direction, and hold the stick
in that position to maintain a dash. Press the A Button while running
to perform a Dash Attack.
Brakes
To turn on the brakes after dashing, simply return the Control Stick to
the neutral position. Other players will be able to attack while you
slip to a stop, but you can activate your shield while stopping to
eliminate this threat. Be extra careful while using Luigi, because he
slips more than the other characters.
Short Jump
Tap the C Button to perform a Short Jump.
Characters with a high falling speed will find this effective in sneak
attacks.
When getting serious about a Time Attack at the Bonus Stage, it becomes
a very important technique.
Sleep
When using Jigglypuff, press up on the Control Stick and the B Button
to make other players take a nap. If you're hit with Jigglypuff's Sleep
attack, the symptoms are about the same as a dizzy spell caused by your
shield running out.
Standby
The Standby pose is the natural position of your character when you're
not controlling it.
Taunt
To get the competition riled up, try pressing the L Button to pull off
a humiliating taunt. This has no effect on your opponents, but it can
get under their skin!
Reverse Direction
In standby, if you tip the Control Stick in the opposite direction your
character is facing (but not so much that it moves).
The purpose of this is to turn from left to right, or from right to
left.
The time it takes to reverse directions depends on the character.
The settings of the internal direction of your body are set so that the
first half of the reversal time is spent facing the original direction
and the second half in the new direction.
During attacks and such, it happens that when moving back without
inserting a reverse direction command, the character will sometimes
change directions.
Walking
Each character can walk at three different speeds: slow, medium and
fast. Barely push the Control Stick to the left or right to walk
slowly, and push it all the way to walk at the maximum speed.
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Advanced Moves
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Double Jump
If you get tossed from the ring, a well-timed Double Jump will save
your day. Press the top C Button to start the first jump, and at the
apex, press top C again.
Power Ups
From time to time, power-ups will appear on the playing field. They are
special weapons that pack a mighty punch, so use them wisely.
Upward Sneak Attack
Press Up on the Control Stick while pressing the B Button to whip out a
powerful Upward Super Attack that will knock your opponent's lights
out.
Downward Sneak Attack
While near an opponent, press Down on the Control Stick while hitting B
to perform a Downward Super Attack that sends other players flying.
Triple Jump
The Triple Jump may save your bacon during match play after you've been
chucked out of the arena, but it's really useful during the Bonus
Rounds. While at the height of a Double Jump, press Up and the B Button
to catch an extra bit of air.
Smooth Landing
After performing a Mid-Air Attack, each character has a special landing
pose. Even though the attack may have been successful, your character
can become vulnerable while recovering from the landing. If you push
the Z Button just before you hit the ground after a Mid-Air Attack,
you'll land normally and immediately be ready for action.
Barrel Cannon
If you find yourself flying off the ledge in the Congo Jungle, try to
land in the barrel cannon at the bottom of the screen. Wait until the
cannon is pointing upward, then press the A or B Button to blast back
into the fight. If you've beefed up the damage percentage in the VS
Options Menu, the cannon will sometimes shoot you into oblivion.
Big Boxes
Even though Donkey Kong is the only character that can walk while
holding a large item like a crate or barrel, any character can use
these items as weapons. Once you're holding an item, you can change
direction by pressing left or right. Press the A Button to hurl the
heavy object at an unsuspecting enemy.
Boing!
When two or more characters push against each other, sometimes it
becomes difficult to land an attack. When this happens, energy builds
which can send your character flying in the opposite direction. This
bouncy phenomenon is called a Boing. During team play, two characters
can push against one enemy for a double-powered Boing attack.
Breakfall
When an opponent knocks you into the air, it can take a while to
recuperate once you hit the ground. Press the Z Button just before
impact to perform a Breakfall, which will make your character
temporarily invincible. To regain your composure even more quickly, try
holding left or right while pressing the Z Button to execute a Forward
or Backward Rolling Breakfall.
Warp Pipe
In the Mushroom Kingdom level, the green Warp Pipes can be used as
emergency escape routes in tight situations. Position yourself on top
of the Warp Pipe, and hold down on the Control Stick. Normally the Warp
Pipes will spit your character out on the opposite side of the stage,
but occasionally you'll be ejected into the pit in the center of the
area. If you're quick enough, you can double jump back to the ledge
from this dangerous area.
Clobbering Items
Successful smashers make use of the many items that fall from the sky.
A specific weapon will do the same amount of damage regardless of who's
holding it, but sometimes two characters will use the same weapon
differently. You'll be able to swing a Paper Fan more quickly than the
Homerun Bat, so be sure to choose a weapon which suits your fighting
style. When using Clobbering Items, experiment with different attacks
to find the most efficient use of each weapon. The Star Rod, for
example, shoots star-shaped bullets when a sideways Strong Attack or
Smash Attack is used.
Emergency Evasion
While using the shield, you can perform an Emergency Evasion by
pressing left or right on the Control Stick. This move will make your
character roll past an opponent to a safe position. After a Forward
Emergency Evasion you'll automatically turn around so that you can
attack the foe from behind.
Flight
If you find yourself falling too frequently, you may want to try
playing as either Kirby or Jigglypuff. Both of these characters are
equipped with the ability to fly. Continually press the C Buttons or up
on the Control Stick to make these spherical soldiers fly through the
sky, but keep in mind that they are limited to about five jumps in a
row.
Item Hurling
Nothing beats smacking an opponent with a clobbering item, but don't
forget that these items can also be thrown at your enemies. Hold the
Control Stick toward your opponent, and either press the R Button or
the A and Z Buttons simultaneously to throw the item. You can throw an
item straight down while in mid-air, or throw the item while dashing
for a more powerful attack. The faster the throw, the farther your foe
will fly. This technique will come in handy during Link's first Bonus
Round, where you'll have to throw bombs to succeed.
Item Throw/Throwing an Item
This is performed while holding the item and pressing the Z Button + A
Button + Direction.
If you tilt the Control Stick forward while you throw the item, it
results in a Forward Throw, and backward in a Backward Throw. These are
basically the same in the air.
A "Dash Throw" is also possible by inputting a throw while the
character is running or dashing. When you are holding "Thrown Items"
(Bombs and stuff), a single-shot on the A Button is treated like a
throw. However, "throwing away in place" will be the same as a Forward
Throw.
If you don't use the Control Stick when throwing Clobbering Items, they
will be "thrown away in place."
Shield
Sometimes, the best offense is a good defense. Press and hold the Z
Button to activate a powerful shield, which blocks the attacks of your
enemies. Your shield gradually loses power when activated, and it loses
energy more rapidly when it is blocking blows. If you completely drain
the resources of the shield, your character will momentarily be stunned
with a dizzy spell. Avoid this by releasing the shield periodically to
rebuild its power.
Shooting Items
Some items, like the Fire Flower and the Ray Gun, allow you to fire
projectiles at enemy players from a safe striking distance. Rapidly
fire the weapon until it is about to run out of ammunition, then milk
it for all it's worth by flinging it at your enemy with the R Button
(dash before throwing the weapon to maximize the effect).
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Tactics
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Smash Attack
A Smash Attack is any time you use the Control Stick in combination
with the A or B Buttons to pull off powerful attacks. Use a smooth,
light touch while moving the Control Stick for a Smash Attack.
Don't Give Up!
When you get knocked off the playing field, never give up the fight.
Unless your character is blown into oblivion, you can almost always
make it back to the platform.
Start off by pressing the Control Stick toward the playing field, and
try to get back into the game by using a Mid-Air Jump. You can only do
this once before you land (five times if you're using Kirby or
Jigglypuff), even if you are damaged in the air.
If this doesn't work, some characters can use an ultra-powerful Special
Attack to gain an extra boost. You will be vulnerable for a moment
after you land, but if you take damage while in the air you'll be able
to try the Special Attack again. The better you get at returning to the
battlefield, the more fun you'll have playing Super Smash Bros.
Automatic Handicap
As you and your friends battle, you automatically receive a handicap
based on whether you win or lose. Winners get weaker and losers get
stronger. You can tell what your current handicap is by looking at the
numbers on the bottom of the character select screen.
Posers
When the game is paused, the camera zooms in to give you a close-up
view of your character in action. By moving the Control Stick, you can
rotate the camera to get a better view.
Item Smash Attack!
Items that you pick up can be smashed against opponents by tapping
while pressing the Z and A button (or R button).
The Smash is not just a faster version of the throw, but also more
destructive when it hits!
It's a good rule of thumb to use a Smash when throwing items.
Challenge Yourself
There's much more to the single-player game than just working your way
through the tournament ladder. Once you've seen the ending to the game
and cleared all of the bonus rounds, the challenge lies in beating your
best scores and times. Compare your scores with your friends to see
who's the best single-player smash artist.
Keep Smashing!
When you knock an opponent off the platform, most of the time the foe
is able jump back into the fight. Try to block opponents from returning
to the platform by throwing items at them or by hitting them as they're
jumping back.
If you can hit a character after all of its jumps have been used, it
will have no way to return to the fight. During multi-player action,
always try to pick on a player who's struggling to jump back to the
platform.
Counter Attack
If you want to recover from a fall, you'll have to have a counter
attack ready for other players trying knock you down. As you get to
know your opponents' strategies you'll gradually begin to refine your
battle skills to suit your competition. Here are some ways to get back
to safety while someone is trying to keep you down:
Hurl items while you fall
Create a diversion with projectiles
Cancel out their attack with one of your own
Use an Upward Attack
Allow yourself to drop so you grab the ledge
Absorb the attack and hope for the best
Ledge Grabbing
Sometimes the best way to return to the playing field is to
intentionally try to grab the ledge. You'll be invincible while you're
hanging from the ledge, and there are a number of ways you can escape
this precarious position. Here are some things to try while you're
hanging from a ledge:
Push up on the Control Stick to simply climb back into the battle
Push the A Button to climb over the ledge and attack
Push the Z Button to climb over the ledge and retreat
Push the Control Stick away from the ledge to jump back into the air
and reset your jumps
If you've accumulated over 100 % damage, your character will be a bit
clumsy while trying to execute these moves.
Juggling
When you perform certain special attacks, your opponent will be knocked
straight up into the air. If you learn to anticipate which direction an
enemy flies after you execute an attack, you can quickly perform
another attack before the opponent hits the ground.
Unlike other fighting games, Super Smash Bros. does not have any set
combos to memorize. The reaction of your enemies will vary depending on
how much damage they've absorbed, so you'll have to react to constantly
changing variables.
Avoid the Juggle!
Just as you try to juggle your foes, your foes will try to juggle you.
If you find yourself exposed in the air, try to execute a Mid-Air Jump
to put a little distance between you and your attacker.
Sometimes simply moving to the side or executing a special attack can
move you into a safe position. The Training Mode is an excellent place
to perfect your timing.
Costume Change
Once you've chosen your fighter on the Character Select Screen, press
the C Buttons to change the color and appearance of your fighter. This
feature is not available during team play.
Character Select Screen
The Character Select Screen does much more than allow you to choose
your fighter. In the upper-left corner you can change the game mode
from Free-For-All to Team Battle, and Time and Stock can be adjusted by
clicking on the yellow bar at the top of the screen. Tons of options
are found on one super-convenient screen!
Random Character Select
Once you master every fighter in Super Smash Bros., you can show off
your skill by using the Random Character Select feature. To prove that
you can win no matter which character you're using, switch from "HMN"
to "CP" before choosing a character. The computer will randomly select
a character, and then all you have to do is switch back to "HMN" to use
the potluck player.
Taking Aim
While performing sideways attacks like the Smash Attack, you can adjust
the aim of your attack by slightly angling the Control Stick up or
down. An upward angle will result in a more powerful attack, and a
downward angle will result in a weaker attack. As you master this
technique you'll be able to develop more effective ways to wallop the
competition.
Tapping is the Main Way to Jump
There are two ways to jump: One which is performed by tapping the
Control Stick upward, and the other which uses the C Button.
Since they are fundamentally different types of jumps, there are
differences in how much jumping power they have.
The subtle differences are mentioned briefly below. There is no need to
change the button position. Tapping the Control Stick for jumps is
generally better, since upward jump explosions are less likely from
Mid-Air High Attacks after a jump, and because little power is lost in
a jump from a sideways walk.
However, the C Jump has special tactics of its own and it is advisable
to learn to use both. This will be covered later.
Tapping the Control Stick
The higher the Y input value of the Control Stick, the higher you can
jump. That is, jumping straight up in the air gives you the most
height, while jumping at an angle results in a lower jump, since you
cannot get the Control Stick up high.
C JUMP
When the Control Stick is moved sideways, the jump becomes extremely
low. Jumps which go straight up also tend to be slightly lower than
tapping jumps. However, you could use short jumps.
Invincibility
Occasionally during a match your character will become invincible.
Sometimes enemy attacks will simply pass through your fighter, and
other times the attacks will bounce off. Invincibility occurs when you
perform an Emergency Evasion, grab a ledge, touch a Star, or after
performing certain special attacks. Learn to anticipate when you will
become invincible, and use it to your advantage.
Chanting
Ever hear the crowd begin to chant the name of your fighter? This ego-
boosting behavior may appear to happen at random, but there are
actually only two scenarios which call for the crowd to begin a chant.
The first scenario is if you're within one second of knocking off two
or more players who have accumulated damage of 100 % or more. The
second is when you get knocked off, but masterfully manage to knock off
another character by the time you land. Chants won't last for longer
than 20 seconds for either scenario.
Winning the Fight for Items
Items are powerful. All players want to get their hands on the most
destructive weapons, but usually there aren't enough items to go
around. Some players try to rush toward an item and snatch it up as
quickly as possible, but this is not always the best tactic.
Sometimes it is better to wait for other players to fight for the item,
and then knock it out of the winner's hand with a sneak attack.
Normally it's the smartest -- not the fastest -- player who wins.
Vary your Attack
Everyone has their own favorite attack, but if you use the same attack
over and over it will gradually lose its power. To get the most out of
your offense, use a wide variety of moves to overcome the competition.
Low Attacks
Don't underestimate the power of the Low Attack. When you knock off an
opponent with a Low Attack, they do not get thrown very high into the
air. Since they automatically begin in a lower position, it is less
likely that they will be able to recover and return to the battle. Low
Attacks are very effective when turning around after an Emergency
Evasion.
Stalemates
If two players try to attack each other with moves that are about the
same strength, sometimes these attacks will cancel each other out.
The best way to take advantage of this is to use one projectile weapon
to block another. Also, a fireball from Mario or Luigi could be
canceled with a Low Attack. Be careful, though, because most mid-air
attacks cannot be canceled out.
Mid-Air Strikes
A great deal of the action in Super Smash Bros. takes place in the air.
To be successful, you'll have to master the use of Mid-Air Strikes.
Try to surprise the competition by using these attacks when an opponent
is on a trap door above you. If you attack an enemy from below a trap
door, there is little chance that you'll be counter-attacked before you
make your move. If you find yourself on a trap door and someone is
attacking you from below, activate your shield and point it downward to
be sure that you block the attack.
Mid-Air Strikes can also be used if you're falling straight down onto
an enemy. Downward Mid-Air Strikes are especially effective when you
are above an area where this no floor.
Meteor Smash!
Some of the Mid-Air Attacks knock the opponent down and away.
If you can set these up where there is no floor, you can knock off your
opponents in one go!
It's a scary technique for those coming back, but exchanging Mid-Air
Attacks is another way of battling. Be bold and try getting one off
over your shoulder!
Sharing Lives in Team Battle
If you run out of lives during a Stock Mode Team Battle, you can steal
a life from your partner by pressing the Start Button. Your teammate
must have at least two lives for this to work, and when you have more
than one teammate the lives are taken from the player with the greatest
amount of lives remaining. It's up to you whether or not you ask
permission first!
Mole Tactics
In the Congo Jungle and on the Planet Zebes, you can pass from the
lowest level up to the top. By making use of that and doing a Mid-Air
Jump you can burrow beneath the floor and attack using special "Mole
Tactics."
One feature is that there is little risk of a counter attack before you
make your move.
Frankly speaking, it's a sneaky technique. But if you are under attack
from underground and you have a shield and you can get away using an
Emergency Evasion or Jumps, you should have sufficient chance to get
back at someone.
When you have a shield and you're being attacked, you should point the
shield down, just to make sure.
Combining Techniques for Returning to the Arena
To return to the field after you've been knocked off, the general idea
is to use Mid-Air Jumps (flying) and Special Attack Techniques. (There
are some exceptions among the characters, however.)
But, if you really stop to analyze them closely, you discover quite a
bit.
Mid-Air Jumps
You can only do this once before you land (five times when flying).