Super Smash Bros.
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Official Super Smash Bros. website, February 2000
Yoshi's Island
Mario's buddy is full of vim and vigor and can't wait to get into the ring to show the other contestants that this little dinosaur's fighting skills are far from extinct. Yoshi is one of the fastest fighters, and has an impressive jumping range. His egg attacks are a little weak, but they give him an advantage at a distance.
Yoshi's Moves
KICK
Yoshi's tiny arms don't pack much of a wallop, but his legs sure do!
RELEASE EGG
Press the B Button to slurp up your opponents and leave them momentarily encased in an egg.
SLURP 'N' BURP
Lash out with your tongue and swallow your competitors. Then turn to an edge and spit them into the abyss.
THROW EGG
Toss one of Yoshi's eggs into the air and whoever it lands on will get shelled right out of the ring.
HIP DROP
Use the full force of Yoshi's jump on your opponents by executing a Hip Drop directly above them.
Link's Castle of Hyrule
The Hylian hero, back from saving Hyrule (again!) from evil Ganon, has entered the Super Smash Bros. competition and is banking on his sword-handling skills to help him triumph over the other players. Link has a wide variety of moves as well as a reliable throwing weapon that serves him well in combat.
Link's Moves
SWORD
Wield that Master Sword like you mean it with a tap of the A Button. It does little damage, but it has a long range.
BOOMERANG
Link's handy Boomerang makes an effective long-distance weapon against faraway enemies.
HOOKSHOT
Link's famous Hookshot latches on to opponents and brings them close so Link can toss them over the edge.
SPIN ATTACK
When competitors get too close, press Down and the B Button to perform Link's Spin Attack and keep them at bay.
BOMB
One of the better throwing weapons in the game, Link's Bomb can be lobbed at a distant opponent.
Pikachu's Saffron City
The flagship Pokémon, and the cutest electrical engineer in the world, is probably one of the strongest characters in Super Smash Bros. Not only is the little guy fast, but he is an expert jumper whose Electrical Attack works at a distance. When Pikachu calls down the thunder, stay back or you'll be in for a real shock.
Pikachu's Moves
HEAD THRUST
Pikachu's arms aren't very powerful, so head-butt his enemies with the A Button.
ELECTRICAL ATTACK
Pikachu's bolt of energy hops across the platform until it finds an opponent to shock.
THROW
You wouldn't think he had it in him, but Pikachu is strong enough to throw his opposition out of the ring.
QUICK ATTACK
This little jump lets Pikachu pass through platforms.
THUNDER
If opponents are directly above you or at least close by, call upon the thunder to knock them down.
Sector Z Aboard the Great Fox
The pilot who put the Fox into Star Fox has landed his Arwing and is ready to show the competition what kind of action a galactic warrior is used to. Fox's weapons have a decidedly sci-fi flavor to them, and his throw is sure to put his opponents in orbit. Fox is a nimble character, but his attacks aren't very powerful.
Fox's Moves
PUNCH
Maybe Fox should stick to attacking with his Blaster Shot, because his punch is fairly weak.
BLASTER SHOT
Fox's Blaster Shot reloads faster than Samus's Charge Shots, but is not nearly as strong.
THROW
Fox's throw isn't as flashy as Donkey Kong's, but it is just as effective in hurling players out of the arena.
FIRE FOX
Scorch nearby opponents with this red-hot move.
REFLECTOR
Better than a shield, Fox's Reflector bounces his opponents' attacks back at them.
Peach's Castle
The little plumber who could makes his beat-'em-up debut in Super Smash Bros. Mario is perhaps the most well-rounded character of the bunch, with decent speed and a fairly powerful punch. The real question is, though, can the same moves that saved Princess Peach time and time again help him take home the championship?
Mario's Moves
PUNCH
Flash Mario's fists with a tap of the A Button and make your competition see stars.
FIREBALL
Mario's trademark fireball will bounce across the ground until it finds a target.
SUPER MARIO
Grab hold of your opponent and hit them with the Super Mario, an attack that will hurl them into oblivion.
SUPER JUMP PUNCH
Get in close and pull off a Super Jump Punch, which will hit your opponent where it hurts: the pocketbook.
MARIO TORNADO
It looks like a thousand fists of fury when Mario unleashes his Tornado attack and sends his opponent packing.
Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby, the little pink puffball of fun, has come all the way from Dreamland to put his opponents to sleep with some nightmarish moves. He has the ability to swallow his opponents and take on their attributes. You can tell which persona Kirby has assumed by seeing which enemy's hat he has stolen.
Kirby's Moves
PUNCH
Kirby's pink flaps don't do much damage, but repeatedly pressing A will unleash a tiny barrage of punches.
VACUUM
Stand near an opponent and press B to suck him up and appropriate his B Button attacks.
PILEDRIVER
Like a huggable Goldberg, Kirby can pick up his opponents, slam them to the ground and toss them out of the arena.
CUTTER
Somewhere in that little pink body, Kirby is hiding a blade that can knock competitors off platforms.
ROCK SHIELD
Kirby goes stone cold! Pressing Down and B will turn Kirby into a rock that fends off attacks.
Samus's Planet Zebes
Metroid fans rejoice! We finally get a chance to see Samus appear in 3-D! Samus's body armor protects her from simple attacks but does her little good when her opponents lay on heavier moves. Her sci-fi weaponry has a slight advantage over more fantasy-oriented projectiles, but she is vulnerable to close-up attacks.
Samus's Moves
PUNCH
Press the A Button to deliver a sharp blow from Samus's iron fist. It's sure to leave a mark. Ouch!
CHARGE SHOT
Press the B Button to start charging Samus's weapon. Hit B again to release a powerful energy blast.
GRAPPLING BEAM
Use Samus's Grappling Beam to lasso other players and reel them in. Press R again to throw them.
SCREW ATTACK
Wind Samus up into a cannonball and let her flatten an opponent.
BOMB
While in midair, press Down and B to release a bomb that will incinerate your opponent.
Donkey Kong's Congo Jungle
This thrilla gorilla is the real megillah! Donkey Kong has the brawn to pull off a major victory, but will his lack of speed allow the competition to overtake him? The pugilistic primate has a few tricks up his sleeve, such as his Spinning Kong, that will leave the other contenders searching for a first-aid kit.
Donkey Kong's Moves
PUNCH
Donkey Kong's stock punch is enough to lay out an opponent, but it's not nearly as powerful as his Giant Punch.
GIANT PUNCH
Press the B Button once to start the ape's windup. Tap B again to follow through with a devastating punch.
MONSTER TOSS
Pound your opponent with a tap of the R Button. Then throw them with a second tap of the R Button.
SPINNING KONG
Use the Spinning Kong move to sweep an arena. If performed in the air, the move will let you temporarily float.
HANDSLAP
Slap your opponents off their feet with this monster ground slap. It's guaranteed to send them flying.
Moves
One-Player
Two- to Four-Player Vs. Modes: Time
Two- to Four-Player Vs. Modes: Stock
Bonus Stages
Power-ups
Jigglypuff
The musical Pokémon is unlocked by completing the one-player game on any difficulty level. Jigglypuff is armed with two slumber-inducing attacks that force its opponents to take a nap while it does a little damage.
SING
Jigglypuff's lullaby puts the competition to sleep while it gets in a few jabs, but the nap wears off quickly!
SLEEP
Jigglypuff deserves a nap too. While it catches forty winks, any opponent who touches it also falls asleep.
Capt. Falcon
The F-Zero driver races into the ring if you finish the one-player game in under 20 minutes. Falcon is a strong fighter who is as quick on his feet as he is on the track. He is particularly strong against slow characters.
FALCON DIVE
Falcon's devastating dive will drive his opponents out of the ring before they can see the checkered flag.
FALCON KICK
Capt. Falcon uses his lead foot in the ring, too. His kick will jump-start any opponent who underestimates him.
Ness
Unlock the Earthbound hero by finishing the game on the Normal difficulty, with only three lives and without continuing. It's quite a feat, but the plucky little guy is worth it. His Psi attacks will drive the other players mad.
PK THUNDER
With this attack, Ness unlocks the power of his mind and brings down the thunder on his unlucky opponents.
PSI MAGNET
When Ness puts his mind to it he can do anything, including this move, which draws players too close for comfort.
Luigi
Mario's brother is playable once you finish the first Bonus Stage with each of the eight initial characters. His moves are remarkably similar to Mario's attacks, but Luigi is much faster than his plumber brother.
JUMP PUNCH
Luigi's Super Jump Punch works exactly like Mario's. It knocks the enemy both senseless and cent-less!
LUIGI CYCLONE
Press Down and B to unleash the Cyclone. Luigi's multiple punch attack will leave his opponents seeing stars.
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B Button
R Button
B Button + Up
B Button + Down
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