Super Smash Bros

How to Play Super Smash Bros

Super Smash Bros brings together Nintendo’s most beloved characters in a battle for supremacy. The main objective is simple: knock your opponents off the stage using a mix of attacks and strategies!

Characters

Super Smash Bros features 12 iconic characters, with 8 available from the start and 4 unlockable as you progress. Each character brings their unique abilities and play style to the battlefield:

• Mario - delivers fireball attacks, a super jump, and a spin attack
• Donkey Kong - packs a powerful giant punch and hand slap
• Link - combines close-up and ranged combat using an arsenal of weapons
• Samus - a fast, complex character adept at both melee and ranged combat
• Yoshi - has the unique ability to turn anything he swallows into an egg as his foremost attack
• Kirby - flies through the air and copies enemy abilities by swallowing them
• Fox - a speedy fighter equipped with a rapid-fire blaster
• Pikachu - a light and swift Pokemon that can cause lightning attacks

Stages

Battle it out across nine distinct stages inspired by the universes of each character. Stages include:

• Peach’s Castle and Mushroom Kingdom from Super Mario
• Yoshi’s Island from Yoshi
• Dream Land from Kirby
• Saffron City from Pokemon
• Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda

Items

Items randomly spawn in stage matches to give you a significant advantage in battle. These include:

• Hammer - deals massive damage
• Poke Ball - summons a Pokemon for assist
• Heart Container - fully restores health

Game Modes

• 1P Mode1P Game - Take on 11 challenging stages in Classic Mode, culminating in a final battle with the game’s boss, Master HandTraining Mode - Experiment with an NPC and modify overall gameplay to hone your skillsBonus 1 Practice - Smash through 10 targets as fast as you can in this “Break The Target” mini-game Bonus 2 Practice - Land on all 10 platforms as quickly as possible in this “Board The Platforms” mini-game
• 1P Game - Take on 11 challenging stages in Classic Mode, culminating in a final battle with the game’s boss, Master Hand
• Training Mode - Experiment with an NPC and modify overall gameplay to hone your skills
• Bonus 1 Practice - Smash through 10 targets as fast as you can in this “Break The Target” mini-game
• Bonus 2 Practice - Land on all 10 platforms as quickly as possible in this “Board The Platforms” mini-game
• VS Mode - Face off against up to three players in intense battles, with customizable options for time limit and stock amount

Tips, Tricks & Strategies

Adjust the Controls

The default controls are quite hard to navigate, especially if you’re not a retro game player. Thankfully, you can change the controls by hovering on the bottom left of the screen. Click on “Controls Settings”, then press the keyboard controls. Press in the keyboard the control you would like to swap the default with, and then press “Update” when done.

Master a Character

While experimenting with different characters is fun, focusing on mastering one character can give you a significant edge. By fully understanding your character’s move set, you’ll surely dominate in the battlefield!

Know Your Opponents

Each character has strengths and weaknesses, so feel free to experiment and learn the fighting styles of the entire roster. Understanding your opponent’s potential moves will help you predict their actions and plan strategies to counter them.

Training Mode

The training mode in 1P mode is beneficial for mastering your character. Customize the training environment, including stage selection, NPC behavior, item spawn, and game speed to refine your strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best strategies for knocking opponents off the stage?

Use powerful attacks like Smash Attacks to send your opponents flying off the stage, especially when their damage percentage is high. Staying near the edge of the stage is also a good strategy to prevent your opponent from recovering.

How do I perform a Smash Attack?

A Smash Attack is powerful and can send opponents flying off the stage. Perform a Smash Attack by simply pressing any arrow key and simultaneously pressing the attack button, which is either the “Z” or “X” button.

How do I recover after being knocked off the stage?

When knocked off, quickly press the jump button to double jump and use your character’s recovery move to return to the stage. Recovery moves vary depending on your character, so don’t forget to properly train first to master this move!

How do I unlock hidden characters?

Unlock the 4 hidden characters by completing specific challenges or meeting certain requirements. For example, you can unlock Luigi by simply playing all 8 starter characters!

How do I play with other players (VS Mode)?

Super Smash Bros supports up to four players. Hover on the bottom left of the screen and then click “Controls Settings”. You can connect to a gamepad, or assign separate keystrokes for each player. Don’t forget to set the number of players in the save slot customization.