01: Mario
Series: Super Mario
Debut: Donkey Kong (Arcade, 1981)
Smash Debut: Super Smash Bros. (N64, 1999)
Tag: Super Smash Bros
The Pokémon Greninja sneaks back into the fight in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It can avoid attacks by using a log as a substitute, throw water shuriken, and even stick on walls. In its updated Final Smash, Greninja becomes Ash-Greninja!
Cure the competition as Dr. Mario in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Compared to Mario, the good doctor strikes with his superior attack power, but has reduced speed and recovery ability. You can briefly float if you press B repeatedly when doing his down special, Dr. Tornado!
I was watching some of Mr. Sakurai’s demonstration of Spirits Mode and I couldn’t help but notice…
Oracles!Link and Moosh are available as spirits–there is Oracles representation; I have a chance at seeing my fave villain Veran in this pleasepleasepleaseplease she has never been in any other game–IT IS TIME.
(Also, we saw Antasma in the Direct, meaning Mario & Luigi series reps, so please give us Prince Peasley, too…)
Sheik dons the Sheikah costume from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! She utilizes all her signature moves and quick attacks to apply high pressure on foes, leaving them little room for counter-attacks!
The Dark Lord, Ganondorf, is back in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with an updated look! The King of Darkness takes on his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and now swings his sword for powerful Smash Attacks. For his Final Smash, Ganondorf turns into Ganon, The Demon King and charges at enemies!
It’s time for Mario’s greatest nemesis to take center stage! Bowser returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with all his reliable heavyweight moves, turning up the heat with his Fire Breath, and sending enemies flying with his powerful strikes. For his Final Smash, Bowser takes the form of the massive Giga Bowser and delivers a knockout punch!
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