Editing Mr. Game & Watch (SSB4)

|name         = Mr. Game & Watch

|image       = [[Image:Mr. Game & Watch SSB4.png|250px|Mr. Game & Watch]]

|game         = SSB4

|ssbgame1     = SSBM

|ssbgame2     = SSBB

'''Mr. Game & Watch''' ({{ja|Mr.ゲーム＆ウォッチ|Misutā Gēmu ando Wotchi}}, ''Mr. Game & Watch'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Following the launch of the [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|3DS version]], he was officially confirmed on October 23rd, 2014 alongside {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} during the [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza]], while teased forehand in {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s trailer (Red, Blue, Yellow).

He has been changed aesthetically from ''Brawl'', such as having a smaller nose and circular hands. His animations are also more choppy, to simulate the frame by frame movement of the original character. During his walking (but not dashing) animation, his head repeatedly looks back and forth. This detail originates from the Helmet Game & Watch game. The same sound effects from ''Brawl'' are reused to represent his "voice".

*Complete {{SSB4-3DS|Classic Mode}} 10 times.

Mr. Game & Watch must then be defeated on [[Flat Zone 2]],.

*<!--Needs tested to be sure-->Clear {{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}} on Intensity 2.0 or higher with 5 characters.

Mr. Game & Watch must then be defeated on [[Flat Zone X]]..

Mr. Game & Watch was overall nerfed in his transition to ''SSB4'', with the buffs he received failing to compensate for the more drastic nerfs to his important abilities. The removal/bugfix of [[Bucket Braking]], which was a huge part of his previous success, severely hinders his overall survivability, and many of his moves have more lag, such as his neutral, forward and back aerials no longer auto-cancelling in shorthops, reducing his options to [[approach]] or [[punish]] opponents. As a result, although he has received multiple buffs in recent patches, he is no longer as viable as he was before. However, even though he was nerfed, a professional player can still find him a good online character. Despite his huge nerf, he still has strong moves reliably ko'ing under 100%, and with his recovery still being very useful, a pro can find his buffs overpowering his weaknesses, and GimR has shown he is still overall a fairly decent character despite his huge nerf.

*{{change|Walk animation is more flippant.}}

*{{change|Mr. Game & Watch has a new [[down taunt]], where he sits down and sighs.}}

*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch is smaller in size, giving him a slightly smaller hitbox.}}  

*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch walks slightly faster (1.1 to 1.1242).}}

*{{nerf|Mr. Game & Watch dashes slightly slower (1.553 to 1.5264).}}

*{{nerf|Several attacks now have a smaller hitbox due to his smaller size.}}

*{{nerf|The lingering hitbox on most of his attacks (such as forward aerial and forward smash) are either shortened or removed.}}

*{{buff|Neutral infinite now transitions into a finisher, making it much safer overall.}}

*{{buff|Up tilt has less start-up (Frame 13 -> Frame 10) and does more damage (8% -> 14%).}}  

*{{nerf|Up tilt has more ending lag (8 Frames -> 14 Frames).}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt consists of two hits instead of one. Due to only the first hit connecting at higher percents, this nerfs up tilt's KO power overall.}}

*{{nerf|Up tilt's hitboxes are noticeably smaller, being unable to effectively hit opponents in front of or above Mr. Game & Watch.}}

*{{buff|Forward tilt is stronger. It also has a longer duration (6 Frames -> 8 Frames)}}

*{{nerf|Forward tilt has slightly more ending lag (20 Frames -> 21 Frames).}}

*{{buff|[[Down tilt]] is much stronger, and it now produces wind outside its damaging range, dealing little damage with no flinch. This also pushes opponents upward and enables it to negate certain projectiles (such as Link's bombs), giving him more coverage.}}

*{{buff|Down tilt has much more horizontal range, now being his most ranged melee attack.}}

*{{nerf|Down tilt has significantly more ending lag (10 Frames -> 29 Frames).}}

*{{buff|[[Dash attack]] is stronger.}}

*{{nerf|Dash attack has much more ending lag (8 Frames -> 19 Frames), deals slightly less damage(11% -> 10%) and can no longer stage spike.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward smash]] has a longer reach and a seemingly larger hitbox.}}

*{{nerf|Forward smash's sweetspot is much smaller, while the sourspot is noticeably larger.}}

*{{buff|Down smash has bigger hammers, increasing its range.}}

*{{nerf|Down smash has more ending lag, and the sourspot is larger and weaker.}}

*{{buff|Up smash has partial invincibility on frames 4 to 25 and better horizontal range.}}

*{{nerf|Up smash has less range overall, is weaker and deals less damage (18% -> 16%).}}

*{{nerf|Up smash's duration has been decreased (5 Frames -> 2 Frames) and has more ending lag (10 Frames -> 14 Frames).}}

*{{buff|Floor attacks do more damage.}}

*{{nerf|[[Neutral aerial]] has slightly more landing lag (9 Frames -> 12 Frames) and no longer auto-cancels in a short hop.}}

*{{buff|Neutral aerial's hits link together better, has better launch ability and has improved followup knockback.}}

*{{buff|[[Forward air]] has less landing lag (22 Frames -> 15 Frames).}}

*{{nerf|Forward air is much weaker, no longer KOing until well beyond 150%. It also deals less damage (16% -> 11.5%).}}

*{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (15% -> 9%) and has more landing lag (12 Frames -> 19 Frames).}}  

*{{buff|Back air's hits link much better, now being nearly impossible to escape.}}

*{{buff|Up air second hit has significantly improved knockback to the point where it can KO at 115% from the ground and even earlier in the air.}}

*{{nerf|Up air has slightly more landing lag (9 Frames -> 12 Frames).}}

*{{nerf|Up air second hit takes longer to start up and both hits have a smaller hitbox.}}

*{{change|Up air has windboxes on both hits, making it harder to land both hits but giving Mr. Game and Watch different combat opportunities.}}

*{{buff|Down aerial has more knockback.}}

*{{nerf|Down aerial deals less damage (14%/13%, 6% -> 11%, 3.5%) and has much more landing lag (15 Frames -> 28 Frames).}}

===Grabs and throws===

*{{buff|All of Mr. Game and Watch's throws are much faster, allowing less time to DI correctly.}}

*{{change|[[Down throw]] now has a higher trajectory on release, allowing it to combo into moves other than [[Down smash]], but it deals less damage and can no longer meteor smash, removing its guaranteed follow-ups and tech-chase abilities.}}

*{{change|[[Judge]] can now have the same number appear consecutively, instead of having to wait for three swings later. While this is more random overall, it eliminates the need to pull "dummy" hammers.}}

*{{buff|[[Fire]] starts up quicker and has more vertical distance.}}

*{{change|After using Fire, the parachute descent tilts in a frame-by-frame matter as opposed to smooth rotation.}}

*{{buff|[[Oil Panic]] can now fill up multiple units at once if a projectile is strong enough, letting it fill faster.}}  

*{{buff|Using Oil Panic in the air and using it in the air again right after a jump makes the jump a lot higher and floatier, opening a new recovery option.}}

*{{nerf|Oil Panic's momentum cancelling has been fixed, removing [[Bucket Braking]] and thus crippling his survivability. It can no longer be used to stall in the air and also has significantly more ending lag after filling the bucket.}}

*{{change|[[Octopus]] now has the Final Smash aura as an outline.}}

*{{change|[[Octopus]] lasts 2 seconds shorter.}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} 1.0.4'''

*{{buff|[[Judge]] #6 has an added hitbox that does 12%.}}

*{{change|Properties of [[Octopus]] has been adjusted.}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.6'''

*{{buff|Forward tilt base knockback increased (20 → 30)}}

*{{buff|Chef (All Variations) pan size increased (5.76 → 6.76)}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} 1.0.8'''

*{{buff|Down tilt knockback increased (10 base/120 growth → 40 base/125 growth)}}

*{{buff|Down tilt size increased (9.0 → 10.5)}}

*{{buff|Back air landing lag decreased (24 frames → 19 frames)}}

==Moveset==  

|neutralname=&nbsp;

|neutraldesc=Mr. Game & Watch rapidly presses an insecticide pump, pumping gas into the opponent. Excellent for escaping pressure and hard to escape from. Originates from ''Greenhouse''.

|ftiltname=&nbsp;

|ftiltdesc=Hits opponents with a chair. Launches opponents at a semi-spike angle at high percentages. Full priority against other attacks due to lack of hurtbox. Light KO potential at high percentages, especially near the edge. Originates from ''Lion''.

|utiltname=&nbsp;

|utiltdesc=Raises a flag. Good for comboing out of a down throw. Very small hitboxes, making it unlikely to connect both hits above low percentages. Combos into itself with fast-fallers and heavyweights at lower percentages, KOs at very high percentages. Originates from ''Flagman''.

|dtiltname=&nbsp;

|dtiltdesc=Flips a manhole. Has a wind box capable of juggling enemies from above, as well as break or derail projectiles with proper timing. Strong horizontal knockback capable of KOing under 150% near the edge at a semi-spike trajectory. Originates from ''Manhole''. Interestingly enough, the manhole lid is actually a 3-D object, unlike any of his other moves, which are all 2D objects.

|dashname=&nbsp;

|dashdesc=A headfirst slide, similar to {{SSB4|Jigglypuff}}'s. Fast lag and great knockback, making it a decent KO move near the edge. Originates from ''Helmet''.

|fsmashname=&nbsp;

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|18}} (head), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSB4|14}} (handle)

|fsmashdesc=Shakes a lit torch at opponents. Sweetspot is at the fire, sourspot is at the torch. Disjointed hitbox with great base knockback and even greater knockback scaling, as well as coming out quickly and having good interruptibility. Sweetspot KOs at 106%, sourspot KOs at 130%. Originates from ''Fire Attack''.

|usmashname=&nbsp;

|usmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch's head becomes a diving helmet and he headbutts upwards with his head, with the hitbox extending a short way above the helmet. Has noticeable start-up lag but a short invincibility frame window upon start-up, letting him "counterattack" some attacks. It also has a good duration and low ending lag. Can be used out of a down throw at zero percent on heavyweights. One of the strongest up smashes in the game, KOing at 102% uncharged and 60% fully charged. Originates from ''Octopus''.

|dsmashname=&nbsp;

|dsmashdesc=Swings two hammers downwards. Solid range and comes out quickly. Hammer heads deal vertical knockback while the handles [[semi-spike]]. When sweetspotted, this is one of the most powerful down smashes in the game, KOing at 105%, however, the sourspot cannot KO reliably below 150%. Its fast interruptibility can surprise people by using it again after a missed one. It is effective at ledgeguarding as the sourspot semi-spikes, and even though the sweetspot has vertical knockback, its great knockback can still KO a recovering opponent. Originates from ''Vermin''.

|nairname=&nbsp;

|nairdesc=Tosses out a pair of fish from a bowl, hitting multiple times with great damage. The last hit has moderate knockback. Large hitbox, covers every area except below him. Can combo out of a down throw at medium to high percentages. Originates from ''Tropical Fish''.

|fairname=&nbsp;

|fairdesc=Swings a non-descript box. Long range, full priority against other attacks due to lack of hurtbox. Great for edgeguarding with its strength and it can be used for a wall of pain on opponents at low to mid percentages. Originates from ''Mario Bros.''

|bairname=&nbsp;

|bairdesc=Holds a turtle backwards. Disjointed range, full priority against other attacks due to lack of hurtbox. When being shielded, opponents often drop their shields too soon due to the turtle's hitlag causing it to have unexpected duration when it is landed. Can be used for a wall of pain on opponents like his forward aerial, but with better WoP potential. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''.

|uairname=&nbsp;

|uairdesc=Blows air upwards twice. Notorious for its huge wind area outside the main hitbox, with the wind being more powerful the closer the opponent is to Mr. Game & Watch. The wind hitbox can be used to help teammates with their vertical recovery. At high percentage, hitting with both blows when properly timed can KO at around 110%. Originates from ''Spitball Sparky''.

|dairname=&nbsp;

|dairdesc=Drops downwards with a key. A [[stall-then-fall]], it meteor smashes powerfully on the first frames. Can be moved left or right a bit. While it can [[self-destruct]] Mr. Game & Watch while using it, his amazing recovery and lower falling speed than other stall-then-falls makes this unlikely, making it the safest stall-then-fall when edgeguarding. Originates from ''Donkey Kong Jr.''

|grabname=&nbsp;

|grabdesc=Reaches out. Originates from ''Mario's Cement Factory.''

|pummelname=&nbsp;

|pummeldesc=Hits opponent with a bell. A fairly slow pummel. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature.

|fthrowname=&nbsp;

|fthrowdesc=Juggles opponent as a ball and releases them forwards. Originates from ''Ball''.

|bthrowname=&nbsp;

|bthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with backwards knockback. Originates from ''Ball''.

|uthrowname=&nbsp;

|uthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with vertical knockback. Originates from ''Ball''.

|dthrowname=&nbsp;

|dthrowdesc=Same as up throw, but weaker with a slightly more diagonal trajectory. Ideal for combos and setups, can be comboed into ''Octopus'' at zero percentage on heavyweights, ''Flagman'' (on floaty characters) or ''Greenhouse'' (on fast-fallers) at low ones, ''Judge'' or ''Oil Panic'' from low to high ones, ''Tropical Fish'' and ''Spitball Sparky'' from mid to high ones and ''Fire'' at high ones. Guaranteed follow-ups stop at about 130%, though ''Spitball Sparky'' can KO at high percentages if the opponent's reaction is read. Originates from ''Ball''.

|floorfdesc=Gets out a hammer and slams it in front of him, then behind him. It is very fast. Originates from ''Vermin''.

|floorbdesc=Identical to frontal floor attack. Originates from ''Vermin''.

|floortdesc=Identical to floor attacks, but slower. Originates from ''Vermin''.

|edgedesc=Climbs up and hits opponents with a bell, creating an alarm noise. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature.

|nsdefdmg=5% (pan), 4% (sausage), 4% (steak), 4% (shrimp), 4% (fish)

|nsdefdesc=Flips food out of a frying pan. Moves slowly in the air. Aside from the pan itself dealing damage, the food can be used defensively to cancel attack animations of opponents as a zoning tool, to prevent aerial approaches and for edgeguarding against opponents with linear recoveries.

|nsc1dmg=2% (pan), 9% (sausage), 8% (steak), 7% (shrimp), 7% (fish)

|nsc1desc=The food is bigger and stronger, but is a lot slower.

|nsc2dmg=0.5% (pan), 2% (sausage), 1.5% (steak), 1% (shrimp), 1% (fish)

|nsc2desc=Flips three weaker food out of a frying pan in front of the player very quickly, opening a zoning and approach option.

|ssdefdmg=Varies

|ssdefdesc=Swings a hammer in front of him, and raises a flag with a random number from 1-9 with his other hand. It can have any one of 9 effects, which vary based on number; 1 only damages himself, while 9 is a near [[One-hit KO|OHKO]]. Can be comboed out of a down throw, but timing for a true combo is very strict.

*Judge #1: A weak hit that does not make the enemy [[flinch]]. Causes 12% recoil damage regardless of whether or not it hits.

*Judge #2: Another weak attack, but deals small knockback. Has a 20% chance of tripping the opponent.

*Judge #3: Another weak attack, although this one causes significant [[shield damage]].

*Judge #4: A [[slash]]ing attack that launches foes diagonally forward.

*Judge #5: An [[electric]] attack that hits multiple times.

*Judge #6: A [[flame]] attack that [[semi-spike]]s. Has the second strongest knockback of all Judge attacks.

*Judge #7: A moderate knockback attack that produces an [[food|apple]] if it hits a foe. The apple heals 4% damage.

*Judge #8: A [[freeze|freezing]] attack with low knockback.

*Judge #9: A very powerful attack that deals massive knockback and makes the "[[ping|PING!]]" sound, similar to the effect of a [[Home-Run Bat]].

|ssc1dmg=Varies

|ssc1desc=Only chooses the 1 or 9 numbers, though with less extreme effects on each.

*Judge #1: Deals 5% damage to both the opponent and Mr. Game & Watch.

*Judge #9: Deals 23% to the opponent, but has much less knockback compared to the regular version.

<!--Reminder to tech guys: #6 isn't blank for this like other numbers, investigate.-->

|ssc2dmg=Varies

|ssc2desc=Instead of additional effects, the number of hits matches the number displayed.

|usdefdesc=Jumps upwards, opening a fall-slowing parachute afterwards. Capable of canceling into any move when falling. Has KO potential at high damages near the left and right blast lines. Very good at stage-spiking, due to out-prioritizing most aerials and dealing strong knockback, making Mr. Game & Watch very difficult to edgeguard.

|usc1desc=Less height on the jump, but with more damage.

|usc2desc=More height on the jump, but has no parachute or lasting hitbox, though it does have KO potential at high damages, especially near the upper blast line.

|dsdefdmg=Based on absorbed attacks

|dsdefdesc=Collects energy-based attacks and dumps them on opponents. Once three are absorbed, it turns into a powerful counterattack with almost no startup lag that inflicts 2.8 times the combined damage of the absorbed attacks, capping to 60%. OHKOs when it inflicts 60%.

|dsc1dmg=Based on absorbed attacks

|dsc1desc=Fills in one shot, but subsequently weaker with less range.

|dsc2dmg=Based on absorbed attacks

|dsc2desc=Oil is bigger and slower.

|fsdesc=Turns into the large octopus that appears in its homonymous game, ''Octopus''. Damage is dealt on contact and range can be increased by pressing the attack buttons. Lasts for 15 seconds.

|+'''Judge Damage Data'''

| #1 || 2% || 5% || 1%

| #2 || 4% || - || 2% (hit 1), 3% (hit 2)

| #3 || 6% || - || 3% (hits 1-3)

| #4 || 8% || - || 2% (hits 1-3), 3% (hit 4)

| #5 || 3% (hits 1-4) || - || 3% (hits 1-5)

| #6 || 12% || - || 2% (hits 1-5), 3% (hit 6)

| #7 || 14% || - || 2.5% (hits 1-6), 4% (hit 7)

| #8 || 9% || - || 2.4% (hits 1-7), 4.2% (hit 8)

| #9 || 32% || 23% || 2.3% (hits 1-8), 10% (hit 9)

| > 10%, < 20%

| > 10%, < 20%

====Taunts====

*'''Up:''' Rings his bell high. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature.

*'''Side:''' Rings his bell low. (same as ''Melee'') Like his up taunt, it originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature.

*'''Down:''' Sits down on the floor and sighs. Originates from ''Mario Bros.''

 

====On-Screen Appearance====

Moves along a row of Game and Watch LCD frames until he reaches the foreground.

====Victory Fanfare====

A flourished, original medley directly from ''Brawl'', based upon the typical bleeping noises that characters or other objects in a Game & Watch would make.

G&WTheme.ogg

==In [[Competitive play|Competitive Play]]==

===Notable players===

*{{Sm|GimR|USA}}

*{{Sm|Regi|Mexico}}

*{{Sm|Songun|Japan}}

<!--If you are planning to add a player you consider to be notable, please provide tournament results in some shape or form in the edit summary (be it a link to a results thread or bracket of placing high in a tournament of other notable players or a video of them beating a notable player). Winning tournaments without notable players present is generally not enough to warrant a spot.-->

Mr. Game & Watch amiibo.png|Mr. Game & Watch's [[amiibo]], which is exclusive to GameStop as part of a "retro 3-pack", which also includes {{SSB4|R.O.B.}} and {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}.

Mr. Game & Watch amiibo (Swappable).jpg|His different amiibo stances.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-1.jpg|Mr. Game & Watch's palette swaps.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-2.jpg|Hitting King Dedede with a number 9 [[Judge]].

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-3.jpg|[[Up tilt]] with {{SSB4|Ness}},{{SSB4|Toon Link}}, and {{SSB4|Villager}}.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-4.jpg|[[Oil Panic]] with Fox.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-5.jpg|Netural attack finisher on {{SSB4|Mega Man}}.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-6.jpg|[[Up smash]] on [[Final Destination]].

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-7.jpg| Using [[Chef]] with {{SSB4|Kirby}}, who copied it.

SSB4 - Mr. Game & Watch Screen-10.jpg|[[Forward tilt]] with all {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} types wearing Lion Hats in [[Flat Zone 2]].

*This is Mr. Game & Watch's only ''Smash Bros.'' appearance where his official artwork lacks his bell.

*Mr. Game and Watch is the first and only veteran character to be shown but not confirmed before {{for3ds}}'s release (being in Pac-Man's trailer), not including Ganondorf, who was accidentally shown.

**He is one of three characters to have been teased before their official reveal, the other two being {{SSB4|Dark Pit}} and {{SSB4|Duck Hunt}}.

*As he has a "natural outline" of his own, Mr. Game & Watch does not use a black outline like the rest of the characters in the 3DS version. As a result, it is his grey outline that changes colours to denote team affiliation and other such effects.

*Mr. Game & Watch's down tilt is unique as the manhole is rendered in 3D. This was also the case in ''Brawl''.

*Mr. Game & Watch's running animation on {{for3ds}} is different from {{forwiiu}}. His hands on the 3DS version are spread out when running, but on the Wii U version, his hands are in a fist-like position.

*Mr. Game & Watch's up special's parachute animation spreads him further out in {{for3ds}} than in {{forwiiu}}.

*Mr. Game & Watch is the first character with model swaps for his amiibo.

*Mr. Game & Watch's crouches is one of the best in Smash overall, allowing him to be almost invincible while crouching.

*Mr. Game & Watch and [[Wii Fit Trainer (SSB4)|Wii Fit Trainer]] are the only characters to have special charging sounds for their smash attacks, with his being a low beeping noise.