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The [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series's]] most most famous cameo comes in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. Since the first ''[[Super Smash Bros. (game)|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 Aran|Samus]] as a character. Both games are developed and owned by [[Nintendo]], allowing easy access to characters without the worry of {{wp|copyright}} laws.
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[[file:Smash Boxart wiiu.png|thumb|right|200px|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]


==''Super Smash Bros.''==
The '''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' Series]]''' is made up of several fighting games published by Nintendo that feature characters from various established Nintendo franchises and pits them against one another in arena battles. [[Samus Aran]] has made an appearance as a playable character in every installment released thus far, and has also been playable in her [[Zero Suit]] on multiple occasions.
[[File:Super Smash Bros logo.png|right|thumb|The [[Super Smash Bros. (game)|Super Smash Bros.]] logo]]
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===Characters===
Samus is one of the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' characters.


====Samus's Character Info====
Various other references to the [[smashwiki:Metroid (universe)|Metroid universe]] have been included throughout the games, including Metroid-themed stages, music, bosses, items, assist trophies, stickers, collectible trophies, and other cameos.
*Samus
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:''[[Samus Aran]] is the toughest [[Bounty Hunter|bounty hunter]] in the galaxy. Using a [[Power Suit|special suit]] powered by the technology of the [[Chozo|bird people]] which allows her to execute daring acrobatic feats, Samus pursues the airborne life form, [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]], throughout the universe.''
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==''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==Installments==
===Characters===
:<small>''For more information, please visit the relevant [[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. (series)|Smash Wiki]] and [[strategywiki:Category:Super Smash Bros.|Strategy Wiki]] articles.''</small>
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.  
===''Super Smash Bros.''===
[[File:SSB Cover NA.png|right|thumb|200px|Super Smash Bros.]]
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====Manual Info====
In this title, Samus Aran appears as a playable character with a large arsenal of her standard ''Metroid'' weaponry. [[Planet Zebes]] also appears as a combat stage, and two tracks inspired by ''Metroid'' music are included.
*Samus:
:''A Space Warrior with an arsenal of long-range projectile weapons.


*Moves:
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
::[[Charge Beam|Charge]] Shot:
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:::''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.''
::[[Morph Ball Bomb|Bomb]]:
:::''Drop Bombs that explode after a few moments. Use the explosions to jump higher.''


===Trophies===
Samus returns as a playable character with an augmented arsenal. There are three ''Metroid'' inspired stages, all of which are based on areas of [[Brinstar]]. The [[Screw Attack]] appears as an item, and three tracks inspired by ''Metroid'' music are included. There is also a large collection of ''Metroid'' themed trophies that can be acquired by various means.
:''<small>Main article: [[Trophy#Super Smash Bros. Melee|Trophy]]</small>''
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''==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
===Characters===
{{Main|Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
Although Samus is, again, the only playable character from the ''Metroid'' series, this time she can be used in her [[Zero Suit Samus|Zero Suit form]] as well.  


===Assist Trophies===
Samus appears as a playable character in her [[Varia Suit]] and in her [[Zero Suit]], with augmented a completely new abilities. The Brinstar stage from Melee is included, as well as two new stages based on [[Norfair]] and [[Frigate Orpheon]]. The Screw Attack returns as an item, and a [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] assist trophy can be used in battle as well. [[Ridley]] and [[Meta Ridley]] both appear as bosses, and there are 13 ''Metroid'' inspired tracks in the game. Finally, an impressive list of trophies and stickers featuring ''Metroid'' elements are also included.
[[File:Assist Trophy.png|right|thumb|100px|A random Assist Trophy]]
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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, [http://www.mariowiki.com/Shadow_the_Hedgehog 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 (species)|Metroid]] assist trophy. The Metroid assist trophy releases a larger than normal juvenile Metroid to attack any of the user's foes.  


===Trophies===
===''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U''===
:''<small>Main article: [[Trophy#Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Trophy]]</small>''<noinclude>
[[file:Smash Boxart 3ds.png|thumb|right|200px|Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
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.
:<small>''Main articles: [[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]] and [[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]''</small>


==External Links==
The fourth installment in the series was released on two consoles, with variations between the two games, including stages and enemies exclusive to each version. [[smashwiki:Samus Aran (SSB4)|Samus Aran]] and [[smashwiki:Zero Suit Samus (SSB4)|Zero Suit Samus]] reappear as separate playable characters in both versions, and old and new musical tracks, items, enemies, stages, trophies, and more from the ''Metroid'' universe appear throughout the game.
*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Assist_Trophy Super Mario Wiki's article on Assist Trophies]
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
[[file:Super smash brothers ultimate box art.jpeg|thumb|200px|right|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
:<small>''Main articles: [[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</small>
A fifth game released on the Switch on December 7, 2018. It features [[Samus]], [[Zero Suit Samus]], [[Dark Samus]], and [[Ridley]] as fighters.
 
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Latest revision as of 06:56, 29 January 2023

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The Super Smash Bros. Series is made up of several fighting games published by Nintendo that feature characters from various established Nintendo franchises and pits them against one another in arena battles. Samus Aran has made an appearance as a playable character in every installment released thus far, and has also been playable in her Zero Suit on multiple occasions.

Various other references to the Metroid universe have been included throughout the games, including Metroid-themed stages, music, bosses, items, assist trophies, stickers, collectible trophies, and other cameos.

Installments[edit | edit source]

For more information, please visit the relevant Smash Wiki and Strategy Wiki articles.

Super Smash Bros.[edit | edit source]

Super Smash Bros.
Main article: Metroid in Super Smash Bros.

In this title, Samus Aran appears as a playable character with a large arsenal of her standard Metroid weaponry. Planet Zebes also appears as a combat stage, and two tracks inspired by Metroid music are included.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit | edit source]

Main article: Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Melee

Samus returns as a playable character with an augmented arsenal. There are three Metroid inspired stages, all of which are based on areas of Brinstar. The Screw Attack appears as an item, and three tracks inspired by Metroid music are included. There is also a large collection of Metroid themed trophies that can be acquired by various means.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit | edit source]

Main article: Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Samus appears as a playable character in her Varia Suit and in her Zero Suit, with augmented a completely new abilities. The Brinstar stage from Melee is included, as well as two new stages based on Norfair and Frigate Orpheon. The Screw Attack returns as an item, and a Metroid assist trophy can be used in battle as well. Ridley and Meta Ridley both appear as bosses, and there are 13 Metroid inspired tracks in the game. Finally, an impressive list of trophies and stickers featuring Metroid elements are also included.

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U[edit | edit source]

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Main articles: Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

The fourth installment in the series was released on two consoles, with variations between the two games, including stages and enemies exclusive to each version. Samus Aran and Zero Suit Samus reappear as separate playable characters in both versions, and old and new musical tracks, items, enemies, stages, trophies, and more from the Metroid universe appear throughout the game.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit | edit source]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Main articles: Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

A fifth game released on the Switch on December 7, 2018. It features Samus, Zero Suit Samus, Dark Samus, and Ridley as fighters.

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