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Super Smash Bros.
Nintendo's all-star fighting game featuring beloved characters battling across iconic stages.
Gameplay
Platform fighting game with simple controls, percentage-based damage system, and stage-out victories.
Review
Super Smash Bros. created a unique fighting experience that was accessible to newcomers while offering depth for competitive players.
Historical Context
Developed secretly by HAL Laboratory as Masahiro Sakurai's vision of a Nintendo character crossover fighter.
Cultural Impact
Created the platform fighter subgenre and became one of Nintendo's most successful and enduring franchises.
Fun Facts
- • Started as a secret project by Masahiro Sakurai
- • Featured 12 Nintendo characters
- • Created an entirely new fighting game subgenre