Super Smash Bros. (USA)

Inside Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Bros. is the groundbreaking Nintendo 64 fighting game that brings together characters from across Nintendo's iconic franchises in epic crossover battles. This revolutionary title introduced a unique combat system where the goal isn't to reduce health bars but to knock opponents off the stage using damage percentages and powerful smash attacks.

Battle as your favorite Nintendo characters in Super Smash Bros for N64! Enjoy classic multiplayer fighting with iconic heroes, power-ups, and arenas. The ultimate party game!

What Players Notice

Super Smash Bros. reinvented the fighting genre with its accessible yet deep mechanics that appeal to both casual players and competitive gamers. The game's legendary Nintendo crossover nature creates dream matches that were previously impossible, offering endless fun with friends and family.

• Crossover Roster: Battle with 12 legendary Nintendo characters including Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Donkey Kong, each with unique movesets and animations faithful to their original games.
• Dynamic Combat System: Features a revolutionary damage percentage system where taking damage makes you fly farther from attacks, creating strategic battles focused on ring-outs rather than health depletion.
• Stage Variety: Fight across diverse arenas like Hyrule Castle, Dream Land, and Mushroom Kingdom, each with interactive elements, hazards, and unique layouts that change battle strategies.
• Perfect Party Game: Supports up to four players simultaneously in fast-paced, chaotic battles that are easy to pick up but difficult to master, making it ideal for social gaming sessions.
• Technical Depth: Hidden beneath the simple controls is a deep combat system featuring directional influence, meteor smashes, and advanced techniques that competitive players still study today.

Session Strategy

Master the art of platform fighting by learning movement, attacks, and defensive techniques in dynamic arenas. The goal is simple: knock your opponents off the stage while avoiding being knocked out yourself!

• 1. Master Controls & Movement: Use arrow keys or WASD to move, jump with spacebar for normal jumps or Z for short hops. Control camera angle with Q and E keys. Remember that higher damage percentages make you fly farther when hit!
• 2. Execute Attacks & Smashes: Perform standard attacks with X button and special moves with Z. Charge devastating smash attacks by holding arrow keys + attack buttons. Combine moves to build up opponents' damage percentages for knockouts.
• 3. Defend & Launch Opponents: Hold down the A key to shield against incoming attacks and use the dodge button when shielded to evade. Time your powerful smash attacks when enemies have high damage percentages to send them flying off the stage for KOs!

Version Context

Super Smash Bros. is cataloged as an N64 entry. Title markers such as USA help separate this N64 entry from nearby regional or build variants. The current tags are Super Smash Bros, Platform Fighter, Fighting, Multiplayer, Fantasy, which help group the page with similar games without relying on a single generic label.

Useful Questions

How do I unlock all characters?

Complete various challenges: play VS mode for an hour to get Captain Falcon, beat 1-Player Game on Normal as Yoshi for Ness, or complete certain modes with specific characters to unlock others like Luigi and Jigglypuff.

What's the difference between standard and smash attacks?

Standard attacks are quick moves used for building damage, while smash attacks are charged powerful moves (hold direction plus attack button) designed to launch opponents off-screen when their damage percentages are high enough.

How does the damage percentage system work?

Instead of health bars, characters take damage as percentages. Higher percentages mean you'll fly farther when hit, making you more vulnerable to being knocked off the stage and scoring KOs for your opponents.