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Metroid in the Super Smash Bros. Series
The Metroid series's most most famous cameo comes in the Super Smash Bros. series. Since the first Super Smash Bros. to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Metroid series has been constantly referred to in many ways, the most obvious of which is the appearance of Samus as a character. Both games are developed and owned by Nintendo, allowing easy access to characters without the worry of copyright laws.
Super Smash Bros.
Characters
Samus is one of the original Super Smash Bros. characters.
Samus's Character Info
- Samus
- Samus Aran is the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. Using a special suit powered by the technology of the bird people which allows her to execute daring acrobatic feats, Samus pursues the airborne life form, Metroid, throughout the universe.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Characters
Samus returns as a starting character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. She is slightly bulky compared to average characters such as Mario, but not as sluggish as heavyweights such as Bowser.
Manual Info
- Samus:
- A Space Warrior with an arsenal of long-range projectile weapons.
- Moves:
- Charge Shot:
- Hold B to charge up power, then press B again to fire. Press L, R, or Z to stop charging.
- Missile:
- Release guided missiles or tap [Control stick right] to launch powerful direct shots.
- Screw Attack:
- Attack with a spinning jump. Also use it to get back to the stage.
- Bomb:
- Drop Bombs that explode after a few moments. Use the explosions to jump higher.
- Charge Shot:
Trophies
- Main article: Trophy
Trophies are objects with no purpose other than to be collected. They may give some information on the trophy or its series. They can be collected through the lottery, classic mode, or through special means. There are nine trophies from Melee alluding to the Metroid series.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Characters
Although Samus is, again, the only playable character from the Metroid series, this time she can be used in her Zero Suit form as well.
Assist Trophies
Assist Trophies are Brawl-exclusive items resembling small capsules. An Assist Trophy is a small item that can be used to summon one of twenty-five Nintendo characters, Shadow the Hedgehog, or Gray Fox from the Metal Gear Solid series. There is only one assist trophy that alludes the the Metroid series, the Metroid assist trophy. The Metroid assist trophy releases a larger than normal juvenile Metroid to attack any of the user's foes.
Trophies
- Main article: Trophy
Trophies returned in Brawl and increased in numbers. With the increase in numbers came easier methods of obtaining; trophies can now be obtained throughout various game modes and more notably the Coin Launcher.