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{{disambig2|Mr. Game & Watch's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|the character in other contexts|Mr. Game & Watch}} | {{disambig2|Mr. Game & Watch's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''|the character in other contexts|Mr. Game & Watch}} | ||
{{Infobox Character | {{Infobox Character | ||
|name = Mr. Game & Watch | |name = Mr. Game & Watch | ||
|image = [[File:Mr. Game & Watch SSBB.jpg|250px]] | |image = [[File:Mr. Game & Watch SSBB.jpg|250px|Mr. Game & Watch]] | ||
|game = | |game = Brawl | ||
|ssbgame1 = SSBM | |ssbgame1 = SSBM | ||
|ssbgame2 = SSB4 | |ssbgame2 = SSB4 | ||
|availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | |availability = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]] | ||
|tier = C | |tier = C | ||
|ranking = 16 | |ranking = 16 | ||
}} | }} | ||
<!--REMEMBER: "Game & Watch" without the "Mr." refers to the handheld game series. In order to avoid confusion, always use "Mr." when referring to the character. Also, the name is properly spelled: "Mr. Game & Watch", not "Mr. Game and Watch".--> | <!--REMEMBER: "Game & Watch" without the "Mr." refers to the handheld game series. In order to avoid confusion, always use "Mr." when referring to the character. Also, the name is properly spelled: "Mr. Game & Watch", not "Mr. Game and Watch".--> | ||
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At first, Mr. Game & Watch was indirectly revealed from a leaked copy of the game. However, he was officially confirmed on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] website on March 10, 2008, one day after ''Brawl'' was released in North America. | At first, Mr. Game & Watch was indirectly revealed from a leaked copy of the game. However, he was officially confirmed on the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] website on March 10, 2008, one day after ''Brawl'' was released in North America. | ||
He is ranked 16th on ''Brawl'' | He is currently ranked as 16th on ''Brawl''’s [[tier list]] in the high-mid tier, which is a high leap from ''Melee'' (where he is currently 19th in low tier) and his best placement in the series. The largest benefit Mr. Game & Watch gained in ''Brawl'' were the physics changes, where he is significantly less vulnerable to [[combo]]s, his [[back aerial]] is significantly more useful due to [[hitlag]], and the leaning towards defensive gameplay boosts Mr. Game & Watch's strengths in general. For some of his individual traits, Mr. Game & Watch possesses large and [[disjointed hitbox]]es in most of his attacks, with his attacks being rather fast in [[start-up lag]] and the majority being quite powerful (especially his brutal [[smash attack]]s, all of which can reliably [[KO]] under 100% while none being particularly slow). Mr. Game & Watch additionally possesses amazing survivability for a character of his weight class, as his amazing [[bucket braking]] momentum cancelling gives him the horizontal endurance potential of a lighter heavyweight, while his [[recovery]] covers great distance and provides great protection against [[edgeguarding]]. Mr. Game & Watch also possesses above average movement speed and good mobility, effective [[tilt]]s and [[aerial attack]]s, and a [[down throw]] that can force a [[tech chase]] opportunity on anyone at any percent. While Mr. Game & Watch's attacks are fast in start-up lag, they are particularly heavy in [[ending lag]], with his aerials also all possessing high [[landing lag]] with the exception of his [[neutral aerial]]. His attacks, despite possessing large hitboxes, additionally mostly have poor to mediocre [[reach]]. This results in him being easily punished when his attacks are [[shield]]ed, and complicates safe [[approach]]es. His [[projectile]] is also laggy and short ranged, while being mostly ineffective, preventing him from being able to [[outcamp]] most characters to cover his approaching difficulties. Additionally, he is very susceptible to vertical KO moves as his vertical endurance is among the worst (Bucket Braking is significantly less effective when launched vertically), his [[grab]] and [[throw]] game is rather poor in general (he possesses one of the shortest reaching grabs and near useless throws outside his d-throw), and his [[roll]]s are rather slow while gaining among the shortest distance. Regardless, Mr. Game & Watch's pros outweigh his cons, resulting in overall strong [[matchup]]s, that are dominating against characters below him on the tier list, while being lackluster against characters above him (particularly losing to eight of the top ten characters, while [[Counter (matchup)|countered]] by four of them), and he has achieved above average [[tournament]] results. | ||
==How to unlock== | ==How to unlock== | ||
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*Play 250 [[VS. match]]es. | *Play 250 [[VS. match]]es. | ||
*Clear [[Target Smash!!]] with 30 different [[character]]s on any single difficulty level. | *Clear [[Target Smash!!]] with 30 different [[character]]s on any single difficulty level. | ||
*Have Mr. Game & Watch join the player's party in [[ | *Have Mr. Game & Watch join the player's party in the [[Subspace Emissary]] ([[Battleship Halberd Bridge]]). | ||
With the exception of the third method, Mr. Game & Watch must then be defeated on ''[[Flat Zone 2]]''. | With the exception of the third method, Mr. Game & Watch must then be defeated on ''[[Flat Zone 2]]''. | ||
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Mr. Game & Watch is able to negate projectiles easily using [[Oil Panic]] (although this only works on [[energy]] and [[electric]] projectiles) or simply ducking underneath most projectiles. Oil Panic can also easily provide one-hit KOs in doubles if Mr. Game & Watch's teammate possesses an energy projectile. Mr. Game & Watch does have a projectile, [[Chef]], but it is rarely used because of its short range and random trajectory. The move [[Judge]] randomly produces one of nine attacks, doing anything from hurting himself (1) to being a one-hit KO (9). His up special move, [[Fire]] is a superior [[out of shield]] option that can be used to [[plank]]. With his [[Bucket Braking]] and directional influence, he can be hard to KO despite being the 2nd lightest character in the game (tied with {{SSBB|Squirtle}}). Being both quick and a small target, Mr. Game & Watch can be difficult to hit. | Mr. Game & Watch is able to negate projectiles easily using [[Oil Panic]] (although this only works on [[energy]] and [[electric]] projectiles) or simply ducking underneath most projectiles. Oil Panic can also easily provide one-hit KOs in doubles if Mr. Game & Watch's teammate possesses an energy projectile. Mr. Game & Watch does have a projectile, [[Chef]], but it is rarely used because of its short range and random trajectory. The move [[Judge]] randomly produces one of nine attacks, doing anything from hurting himself (1) to being a one-hit KO (9). His up special move, [[Fire]] is a superior [[out of shield]] option that can be used to [[plank]]. With his [[Bucket Braking]] and directional influence, he can be hard to KO despite being the 2nd lightest character in the game (tied with {{SSBB|Squirtle}}). Being both quick and a small target, Mr. Game & Watch can be difficult to hit. | ||
==Changes from '' | ==Changes from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''== | ||
Mr. Game & Watch has been significantly buffed from ''Melee'', as he benefits from ''Brawl'' | Mr. Game & Watch has been significantly buffed from ''Melee'', as he benefits from ''Brawl''’s new physics, along with other various buffs. | ||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||
*{{change|Mr. Game & Watch's outline is brighter and thicker | *{{change|Mr. Game & Watch's outline is brighter and thicker.}} | ||
*{{change|Mr. Game & Watch no longer makes a noise when | *{{change|Mr. Game & Watch no longer makes a noise when getting KO'd aside from his [[Star KO]].}} | ||
===Attributes=== | ===Attributes=== | ||
*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch is significantly heavier (60 → 75), though he still remains as the second lightest character, tied with {{SSBB|Squirtle}}.}} | *{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch is significantly heavier (60 → 75), though he still remains as the second lightest character, tied with {{SSBB|Squirtle}}.}} | ||
*{{change|Mr. Game & Watch is slightly bigger, increasing his range, but also his hurtbox.}} | *{{change|Mr. Game & Watch is slightly bigger, increasing his range, but also his hurtbox.}} | ||
*{{buff|Mr. Game | *{{buff|Mr. Game and Watch [[dash]]es slightly faster (1.5 → 1.553).}} | ||
*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's [[air speed]] is slightly faster (1 → 1.081).}} | *{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's [[air speed]] is slightly faster (1 → 1.081).}} | ||
*{{change|Mr. Game and Watch's [[falling speed]] was reduced (1.7 → 1.24), but since the cast received reduced falling speeds, Mr. Game and Watch falls faster. This worsens his recovery and making him more vulnerable to combos, but due to his increased weight and Bucket Braking, his survivability is still better despite this, and it gives him better vertical endurance.}} | |||
*{{change|Mr. Game | |||
*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's shield size has been greatly increased, now fully covering his hurtbox.}} | *{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's shield size has been greatly increased, now fully covering his hurtbox.}} | ||
*{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's traction has been unchanged (0.06). Compared with the returning veterans, however, Mr. Game & Watch's traction is significantly higher, making | *{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch's traction has been unchanged (0.06). Compared with the returning veterans, however, Mr. Game & Watch's traction is significantly higher, making easier for him to punish out of shield.}} | ||
===Ground attacks=== | ===Ground attacks=== | ||
*[[Neutral attack]] | *{{nerf|[[Neutral attack]]'s infinite deals less damage (3% → 1%).}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Forward tilt]] has less start-up (Frame 13 → Frame 10).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Forward tilt has a much shorter hitbox duration (18 frames → 6 frames) and has more ending lag (12 frames → 20 frames).}} | |||
*{{nerf|[[Up tilt]] has more start-up (frame 8 → frame 12), a shorter hitbox duration (21 frames → 9 frames), deals less damage (9% → 8%), and more ending lag.}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Down tilt]] has a longer duration (8 frames → 10 frames), less ending lag (13 frames → 10 frames) and slightly more range.}} | |||
*{{buff|Down tilt is now a [[semispike]], now allowing it to reliably setup edgeguards and gimps.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Down tilt's grounded hit deals much less damage (12% → 6%) and has drastically less knockback, no longer KOing even at Sudden Death percents. It also has a shorter duration (26 frames → 25 frames).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Dash attack]] deals more damage (9% → 11%).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Forward smash]] is much stronger and the weak hit deals more damage (6% → 8%).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Forward smash has more start-up (frame 13 → frame 17) and it's hitbox duration is noticeably shorter (30 frames → 17 frames).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Up smash]] is stronger, now being the second strongest in the game. It also has slightly less ending lag (11 frames → 10 frames).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Up smash's partial invincibility has been removed.}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Down smash]]'s sweetspot now takes priority over the sourspot. Both the sweetspot and sourspot are also stronger and deal more damage (8%/10% → 15%/13%).}} | |||
*[[Down tilt]] | |||
*[[ | |||
===Aerial attacks=== | ===Aerial attacks=== | ||
*{{buff| | *{{buff|Mr. Game & Watch has a new [[neutral aerial]]: Tropical Fish. It's a good multi hit attack that is significantly faster (frame 20 → 7), deals 1% more damage (16% → 17%), has less landing lag (15 frames → 9) and can be followed up from much more effectively.}} | ||
*{{nerf|New neutral aerial has much less knockback, no longer being a reliable KO move.}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Forward aerial]] has slightly less landing lag (25 frames → 22).}} | |||
*{{buff|The Increased hitlag of [[back aerial]] has greatly improved it's utility (as the hits will now trap the opponent instead of hitting them away). It also has less landing lag (18 frames → 12).}} | |||
*{{nerf|Back aerial deals less damage (18% → 15%).}} | |||
*[[ | *{{buff|[[Up aerial]] has much less landing lag (18 frames → 9) and both hits come out 1 frame faster. It also now has a large windbox above him, giving the move more utility.}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Down aerial]] has less landing lag (20 frames → 15).}} | |||
*{{change|Down aerial is now a Stall-Then-Fall.}} | |||
===Throws/other attacks=== | ===Throws/other attacks=== | ||
*{{buff|[[ | *{{buff|[[Dash grab]] is one frame faster.}} | ||
*{{buff|[[Down throw]] meteor smashes opponents into the ground, giving it significantly better follow-up options and Mr. Game & Watch a tech chase move.}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Down throw]] meteor smashes opponents into the ground, giving it significantly better follow-up options and Mr. Game & Watch a | |||
*{{nerf|Down throw deals less damage (8% → 6%).}} | *{{nerf|Down throw deals less damage (8% → 6%).}} | ||
*{{change|[[Ledge attack]]s now have a new sound effect, which is the same as sound effect used for a Judge #9.}} | *{{change|[[Ledge attack]]s now have a new sound effect, which is the same as sound effect used for a Judge #9.}} | ||
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===Special moves=== | ===Special moves=== | ||
*[[Chef]] | *{{change|[[Chef]] now tosses other foods besides bacon and also leaves his mouth closed.}} | ||
*{{nerf|[[Judge]] has a shorter hitbox duration (14 frames → 8 frames, 11 frames if Judge 5).}} | |||
*{{buff|Judge "3" deals more shield damage (20 → 25).}} | |||
*{{buff|His Judge "7" will always generate an apple if it hits while on the ground, regardless of item configuration.}} | |||
*{{buff|Judge "9" is stronger and deals more damage, KOing more characters at more parts of the stage in the single digits.}} | |||
*{{change|Judge "9" now uses a unique sound effect.}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Fire]] now gives Mr. Game & Watch a parachute to slow his descent, does not make him helpless, and allows him to use an air dodge and any move other than another Fire. It also has 9 frames of invincibility starting from frame 5.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Fire has much more start-up (Frame 1 → Frame 9), has a shorter hitbox duration (37 frames → 21 frames) and more ending lag (2 frames → 12 frames).}} | |||
*{{buff|[[Oil Panic]] can now be used to stop all knockback in air, with a technique known as [[Bucket Braking]], giving him significantly better survivability than any other light character.}} | |||
*{{nerf|Oil Panic's maximum damage has been reduced (200% → 60%).}} | |||
==Moveset== | ==Moveset== | ||
All of Mr. Game & Watch's moves use objects from games in the ''[[Game & Watch|Game & Watch series]]'', making him the only character to have every single move in his arsenal based on a game he appeared previously before. | All of Mr. Game & Watch's moves use objects from games in the ''[[Game & Watch|Game & Watch series]]'', making him the only character to have every single move in his arsenal based on a game he appeared previously before. | ||
{{MovesetTable | {{MovesetTable | ||
|game=SSBB | |game=SSBB | ||
|neutralcount=1 | |neutralcount=1 | ||
|neutralinf=y | |neutralinf=y | ||
|neutralname= | |neutralname= | ||
|neutral1dmg=3% | |neutral1dmg=3% | ||
|neutralinfdmg=1-3% (loop) | |neutralinfdmg=1-3% (loop) | ||
|neutraldesc=Mr. Game & Watch rapidly presses an insecticide pump. Excellent for escaping pressure and hard to escape from. Low ending lag; this can lead into a grab or tilt attack. Originates from ''Greenhouse''. | |neutraldesc=Mr. Game & Watch rapidly presses an insecticide pump. Excellent for escaping pressure and hard to escape from. Low ending lag; this can lead into a grab or tilt attack. Originates from ''Greenhouse''. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltdmg=10% | |ftiltdmg=10% | ||
|ftiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch thrusts a chair in front of him, has light potential to | |ftiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch thrusts a chair in front of him, has light potential to KO at very high damages. Some noticeable ending lag. Like his other tilts, it has a hitbox with a long duration. Originates from ''Lion''. | ||
|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=8% | |utiltdmg=8% | ||
|utiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch waves a flag above him. Combos into itself with fast fallers and heavy weights at lower percentages. Usually used into a neutral air or up air otherwise, can even KO at higher percentages. At low percentages, can be used for juggling. Originates from ''Flagman''. | |utiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch waves a flag above him. Combos into itself with fast fallers and heavy weights at lower percentages. Usually used into a neutral air or up air otherwise, can even KO at higher percentages. At low percentages, can be used for juggling. Originates from ''Flagman''. | ||
|dtiltname= | |dtiltname= | ||
|dtiltdmg=6% (grounded), 9% (aerial) | |dtiltdmg=6% (grounded), 9% (aerial) | ||
|dtiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch flips a manhole cover in front of him. A very good move to space, especially against characters with low reach. The manhole lid is actually a 3D object, unlike any of his other moves, which are all 2D objects. It is no longer a good KO move as it was in ''Melee'', but it has become more effective at edgeguarding due to being a semi-spike, having good base knockback, a hitbox with long duration, and very low cooldown. Good for anti-air attack; deals more damage if the opponent is in the air. Originates from ''Manhole''. | |dtiltdesc=Mr. Game & Watch flips a manhole cover in front of him. A very good move to space, especially against characters with low reach. The manhole lid is actually a 3D object, unlike any of his other moves, which are all 2D objects. It is no longer a good KO move as it was in ''Melee'', but it has become more effective at edgeguarding due to being a semi-spike, having good base knockback, a hitbox with long duration, and very low cooldown. Good for anti-air attack; deals more damage if the opponent is in the air. Originates from ''Manhole''. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=11% | |dashdmg=11% | ||
|dashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch slides his head along the ground while wearing a helmet. Laggy and easy to predict, a long time to finish, though its hitbox has a long duration. Can combo into moves on fast fallers. Can stage spike if used near the edge, being | |dashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch slides his head along the ground while wearing a helmet. Laggy and easy to predict, a long time to finish, though its hitbox has a long duration. Can combo into moves on fast fallers. Can stage spike if used near the edge, being a effective KO move. Originates from ''Helmet''. | ||
|fsmashname= | |fsmashname= | ||
|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|18}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean head/handle), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|8}} (late) | |fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|18}}/{{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|14}} (clean head/handle), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|8}} (late) | ||
|fsmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch attacks with a | |fsmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch attacks with a lit match. Great base knockback and even greater knockback scaling as well as lasting longer than expected, making it hard to punish. Has a disjointed hitbox at the end of the move causing very low damage but with good knockback. Usually used after down air, down throw, or up air. Its great knockback scaling and diagonal trajectory makes momentum canceling very ineffective against it. It is arguably the best forward smash in the game as it has good reach and great knockback, being capable of KOing any character under 100%. Though it is a rare occurrence, this attack has a sourspot when only the pole hits. This only happens if a character is small enough to stay between the flame and Mr. Game & Watch himself, touching only the pole. Has slightly less knockback. Originates from ''Fire Attack''. | ||
|usmashname= | |usmashname= | ||
|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|18}} | |usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|18}} | ||
|usmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch's head becomes a diving helmet and he bashes upwards with his head, with the hitbox extending a short ways above the helmet. Has | |usmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch's head becomes a diving helmet and he bashes upwards with his head, with the hitbox extending a short ways above the helmet. Has noticeable start-up lag, but is the third strongest up smash in the game KO percentage wise (only Ivysaur's and Lucas's KO faster) and it has the highest knockback scaling of any up smash in the game. This is usually Mr. Game & Watch's fastest KOing smash attack, depending on the character and stage. Usually used after up aerial or neutral aerial. Very useful for tech chases due to its wide hitbox and good duration. Originates from ''Octopus''. | ||
|dsmashname= | |dsmashname= | ||
|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (hammer), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (handle) | |dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|15}} (hammer), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBB|13}} (handle) | ||
|dsmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out two hammers and slams them down on both sides. If sourspotted, this attack is a rather powerful [[semi-spike]] and can KO early when on the edge. When sweetspotted, this is one of the most powerful down smashes in the game, being one of the few that can reliably KO under 100%. | |dsmashdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out two hammers and slams them down on both sides. If sourspotted, this attack is a rather powerful [[semi-spike]] and can KO early when on the edge. When sweetspotted, this is one of the most powerful down smashes in the game, being one of the few that can reliably KO under 100%. Very fast [[IASA]], which can surprise people by using it again after a missed one. It is effective at edgeguarding as the semi-spike is powerful and even though the sweetspot has vertical knockback, its great knockback can still KO a recovering opponent. Can combo out of the last hits of neutral aerial and also with down throw on anyone who doesn't have a long enough roll and who doesn't tech it. Originates from ''Vermin''. | ||
|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (hits 2-4) | |nairdmg=5% (hit 1), 4% (hits 2-4) | ||
|nairdesc=Two fish will come out of both sides of a bowl, hitting multiple times. The last hit has moderate knockback. If the last hit does not hit, it can combo into other aerials and smashes. Its large hitbox and light vertical knockback allows it to juggle very well. Great shield stabber. Originates from ''Tropical Fish''. | |nairdesc=Two fish will come out of both sides of a bowl, hitting multiple times. The last hit has moderate knockback. If the last hit does not hit, it can combo into other aerials and smashes. Its large hitbox and light vertical knockback allows it to juggle very well. Great shield stabber. Originates from ''Tropical Fish''. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=16% (clean), 6% (late) | |fairdmg=16% (clean), 6% (late) | ||
|fairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a box and attacks with it. The sweetspot is the initial hitbox with very powerful horizontal knockback while the subsequent hitbox is the sourspot with very low knockback. It can do damage regardless of exactly which side of his body the enemy is hit by. Has the greatest KO potential of all his aerials if sweetspotted. Great for edgeguarding and it can [[Wall of pain|WoP]] opponents at low to mid percentages. It has long landing lag but its aerial ending lag is not as bad. | |fairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a box and attacks with it. The sweetspot is the initial hitbox with very powerful horizontal knockback while the subsequent hitbox is the sourspot with very low knockback. It can do damage regardless of exactly which side of his body the enemy is hit by. Has the greatest KO potential of all his aerials if sweetspotted. Great for edgeguarding and it can [[Wall of pain|WoP]] opponents at low to mid percentages. It has long landing lag but its aerial ending lag is not as bad. Originates from ''Mario Bros.'' | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg=3% (hits 1-5), 3% (landing) | |bairdmg=3% (hits 1-5), 3% (landing) | ||
|bairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a turtle and attacks behind him. Hits multiple times and has great horizontal reach with a large hitbox. 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 DI'd out of though. It is possible for grounded targets to [[powershield]] the last hit, but this is very difficult to perform. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''. | |bairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a turtle and attacks behind him. Hits multiple times and has great horizontal reach with a large hitbox. 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 DI'd out of though. It is possible for grounded targets to [[powershield]] the last hit, but this is very difficult to perform. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=7% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2) | |uairdmg=7% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2) | ||
|uairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch raises a pump above him, blowing puffs of air above him twice. It [[push]]es characters above Mr. Game & Watch upwards if they are out of range of being damaged, the wind being more powerful closer to Mr. Game & Watch. This can actually push a player out of Ike's [[Great Aether]], and, when high enough, can push opponents above the upper blast line for a [[Star KO]]. The wind hitbox can be used to help teammates with their vertical recovery. | |uairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch raises a pump above him, blowing puffs of air above him twice. It [[push]]es characters above Mr. Game & Watch upwards if they are out of range of being damaged, the wind being more powerful closer to Mr. Game & Watch. This can actually push a player out of Ike's [[Great Aether]], and, when high enough, can push opponents above the upper blast line for a [[Star KO]]. The wind hitbox can be used to help teammates with their vertical recovery. Second hit has very high knockback but is very difficult to land due to the wind effect of the first hitbox. Originates from ''Spitball Sparky''. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=14% (sweetspot), 13% (sourspot), 6% (landing) | |dairdmg=14% (sweetspot), 13% (sourspot), 6% (landing) | ||
|dairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a key and slams it downward. This [[Stall-Then-Fall]] attack propels Mr. Game & Watch downwards and is a [[meteor smash]] if the initial hitbox is landed and sweetspotted. Can be moved left or right a bit. If used while halfway through a thin platform (after hitting down so he falls through it), he will move upwards and land on top of the platform, without the animation changing. Can perform the [[Stall-Then-Fall Glitch]]. Can KO at high percentages, being one of the strongest stall-then-fall moves in the game. Originates from ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' | |dairdesc=Mr. Game & Watch takes out a key and slams it downward. This [[Stall-Then-Fall]] attack propels Mr. Game & Watch downwards and is a [[meteor smash]] if the initial hitbox is landed and sweetspotted. Can be moved left or right a bit. If used while halfway through a thin platform (after hitting down so he falls through it), he will move upwards and land on top of the platform, without the animation changing. Can perform the [[Stall-Then-Fall Glitch]]. Can KO at high percentages, being one of the strongest stall-then-fall moves in the game. Originates from ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' | ||
|grabname= | |grabname= | ||
|grabdesc=Reaches out. Short duration | |grabdesc=Reaches out. Short duration. | ||
|pummelname= | |pummelname= | ||
|pummeldmg=3% | |pummeldmg=3% | ||
|pummeldesc=Mr. Game & Watch bashes the enemy with an alarm bell. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature. | |pummeldesc=Mr. Game & Watch bashes the enemy with an alarm bell. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature. | ||
|fthrowname= | |fthrowname= | ||
|fthrowdmg=8% | |fthrowdmg=8% | ||
|fthrowdesc=Mr. Game & Watch juggles the enemy as a ball, then the enemy is launched forward. Originates from ''Ball''. | |fthrowdesc=Mr. Game & Watch juggles the enemy as a ball, then the enemy is launched forward. Originates from ''Ball''. | ||
|bthrowname= | |bthrowname= | ||
|bthrowdmg=8% | |bthrowdmg=8% | ||
|bthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with backwards knockback. Originates from ''Ball''. | |bthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with backwards knockback. Originates from ''Ball''. | ||
|uthrowname= | |uthrowname= | ||
|uthrowdmg=8% | |uthrowdmg=8% | ||
|uthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with upwards knockback. Originates from ''Ball''. | |uthrowdesc=Same as other throws, with upwards knockback. Originates from ''Ball''. | ||
|dthrowname= | |dthrowname= | ||
|dthrowdmg=6% | |dthrowdmg=6% | ||
|dthrowdesc=Mr. Game & Watch juggles the enemy as a ball and throws the opponent onto the ground. Can tech chase into an up smash, down smash, forward smash, down tilt, or even neutral aerial. Can meteor smash opponents near the edge. Originates from ''Ball''. | |dthrowdesc=Mr. Game & Watch juggles the enemy as a ball and throws the opponent onto the ground. Can tech chase into an up smash, down smash, forward smash, down tilt, or even neutral aerial. Can meteor smash opponents near the edge. Originates from ''Ball''. | ||
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|nsname=Chef | |nsname=Chef | ||
|nsdmg=5% (pan), 4% (food) | |nsdmg=5% (pan), 4% (food) | ||
|nsdesc=Shoots flaming pancakes out of a pan. Doesn't have very much use in the metagame, but it can prevent aerial approaches | |nsdesc=Shoots flaming pancakes out of a pan. Doesn't have very much use in the metagame, but it can prevent aerial approaches. | ||
|ssname=Judge | |ssname=Judge | ||
|ssdmg=2-32% (Varies) | |ssdmg=2-32% (Varies) | ||
|ssdesc=Swings a hammer in front of him, and raises a flag with a random number from 1-9 with his other hand. Effects vary based on | |ssdesc=Swings a hammer in front of him, and raises a flag with a random number from 1-9 with his other hand. Effects vary based on number, with #1 being nearly useless, while #9 having high KO potential. | ||
|usname=Fire | |usname=Fire | ||
|usdmg=6% | |usdmg=6% | ||
|usdesc=Jumps upwards off a trampoline, then falls slowly in a parachute. Can be interrupted during the parachute phase by any aerial. Good for starting aerial combos at mid-high percents. Opponents who are close to either firemen will be pushed back a bit. | |usdesc=Jumps upwards off a trampoline, then falls slowly in a parachute. Can be interrupted during the parachute phase by any aerial. Good for starting aerial combos at mid-high percents. Opponents who are close to either firemen will be pushed back a bit. | ||
|dsname=Oil Panic | |dsname=Oil Panic | ||
|dsdmg= | |dsdmg=Based on absorbed attacks | ||
|dsdesc=Puts a bucket in front of him. Absorbs projectiles, and once three are absorbed, turns into a powerful counterattack. Can "Bucket Brake", eliminating all knockback momentum at the time the move was used. | |dsdesc=Puts a bucket in front of him. Absorbs projectiles, and once three are absorbed, turns into a powerful counterattack. Can "Bucket Brake", eliminating all knockback momentum at the time the move was used. | ||
|fsname=Octopus | |fsname=Octopus | ||
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| #3 || 6% || Another weak knockback attack, although this one causes significant [[shield damage]]. Opponents are launched backwards towards Mr. Game & Watch. | | #3 || 6% || Another weak knockback attack, although this one causes significant [[shield damage]]. Opponents are launched backwards towards Mr. Game & Watch. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| #4 || 8% || A [[slash]] | | #4 || 8% || A [[slash|slashing]] attack that launches foes diagonally forward. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| #5 || 3% (hits 1-4) || An [[electric]] attack that hits multiple times. | | #5 || 3% (hits 1-4) || An [[electric]] attack that hits multiple times. | ||
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| #9 || 32% || A very, very high knockback attack that was designed to be similar to the [[home-run bat]]. This attack has huge KO potential, being able to KO opponents at small percentages. The attack does, however, have a smaller hitbox. | | #9 || 32% || A very, very high knockback attack that was designed to be similar to the [[home-run bat]]. This attack has huge KO potential, being able to KO opponents at small percentages. The attack does, however, have a smaller hitbox. | ||
|} | |} | ||
===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ===[[On-screen appearance]]=== | ||
{{Appearance | {{Appearance | ||
|desc=Moves along a row of Game | |desc=Moves along a row of Game and Watch LCD frames until he reaches the foreground. | ||
|char=Mr.Game&Watch | |char=Mr.Game&Watch | ||
|game=SSBB}} | |game=SSBB}} | ||
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|char=G&W | |char=G&W | ||
|desc-up=Rings his bell high. | |desc-up=Rings his bell high. | ||
|desc-side=Rings his bell low. | |desc-side=Rings his bell low. (same as ''Melee'') | ||
|desc-down=Jumps once, opening his hands, in a cheery way.}} | |desc-down=Jumps once, opening his hands, in a cheery way.}} | ||
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|pitch-us=Group chant | |pitch-us=Group chant | ||
|pitch-jp=Group chant}} | |pitch-jp=Group chant}} | ||
===[[Wii Remote selection sound]]=== | |||
{{SelectSound|char=Mr. Game & Watch|desc=Mr. Game & Watch makes five beeps.}} | |||
===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ===[[Victory pose]]s=== | ||
{{Victory/SSBB | {{Victory/SSBB | ||
|victory-theme=G&WTheme.ogg | |victory-theme=G&WTheme.ogg | ||
|victory-desc= | |victory-desc=As the ''Game and Watch'' games did not have music, this track is unique to ''Brawl''. It resembles the bleeping noises and sound effects heard in ''Game and Watch'' games. | ||
|desc- | |desc-1=Rings his bell to the right, then to the left, then faces the right. | ||
|desc- | |desc-2=Takes 3 steps to the right, then to the left. | ||
|desc- | |desc-3=Jumps up and down in the air. | ||
|char=Game&Watch}} | |char=Mr. Game & Watch}} | ||
==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
===Matchups=== | |||
{{SSBBMatchupTable|mrgame&watch=yes}} | |||
Mr. Game and Watch has a slightly positive matchup spread. He is countered by 4 characters, soft countered by 5, has 6 even matchups, soft counters 11, counters 7, and hard counters 3. Mr. Game and Watch's oddities as a character help him stand out. He can fight characters that are air based better than ground based characters in most cases, as his fast aerials allow him to beat floaty characters like Lucario. However, he has trouble in the [[neutral game]] against opponents like Marth, Diddy Kong, and Ice Climbers, however, because of his inability to camp and approach. He also can't keep up with the options Meta Knight has. Overall, however, he has good matchups. | |||
===Notable players=== | ===Notable players=== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Mr. Game & Watch professionals (SSBB)]]'' | |||
:''See also: [[:Category:Mr. Game & Watch | *{{Sm|Alphicans|Canada}} | ||
*{{Sm|Alphicans|Canada}} | |||
*{{Sm|Boss|USA}} | *{{Sm|Boss|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Gardex|Norway}} | *{{Sm|Gardex|Norway}} | ||
*{{Sm|GimR|USA}} | *{{Sm|GimR|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Nekokatsu|Chile}} | *{{Sm|Nekokatsu|Chile}} | ||
*{{Sm|Penta|USA}} | *{{Sm|Penta|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|TeeVee|USA}} | *{{Sm|TeeVee|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|UTDZac|USA}} | *{{Sm|UTDZac|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Vex Kasrani|USA}} | *{{Sm|Vex Kasrani|USA}} | ||
*{{Sm|Vinnie | *{{Sm|Vinnie|USA}} | ||
===Tier placement and history=== | ===Tier placement and history=== | ||
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==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ==Role in [[The Subspace Emissary]]== | ||
[[File:Mr GW Subspace Emissary.jpg|thumb|300px|Mr. Game & Watch in ''[[SSE]]'' | [[File:Mr GW Subspace Emissary.jpg|thumb|300px|Mr. Game & Watch in ''[[SSE]]'']] | ||
The [[Shadow Bug]]s trophy description explains that Mr. Game & Watch embodies a limitless supply of Shadow Bugs inside of him, which can be extracted incessantly. Shadow Bugs are a substance | The [[Shadow Bug]]s trophy description explains that Mr. Game & Watch embodies a limitless supply of Shadow Bugs inside of him, which can be extracted incessantly. Shadow Bugs are a substance which can [[False Character|replicate characters]] or even create new dark creatures. [[Tabuu]] discovered this and captured Mr. Game & Watch in the prologue, using the Shadow Bugs to build the [[Subspace Army]]. | ||
{{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}} enter the [[Halberd]]'s control room to discover a | {{SSBB|Solid Snake}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}} enter the [[Halberd]]'s control room to discover a gang of Mr. Game & Watches are piloting the ship. Snake quickly charges at them and knocks them all out the window. They fall onto the [[Battleship Halberd Bridge|main deck]], interrupting [[Zelda (SSBB)|Princess Zelda]]'s, {{SSBB|Fox}}'s and [[Peach (SSBB)|Princess Peach]]'s tea party. The clones then revert to [[Shadow Bug]]s and form into a giant metal monster called [[Duon]]. Snake and Lucario jump down to help, along with {{SSBB|Falco}} who ejects from an [[Arwing]]. Once the robot is defeated, the Shadow Bugs float away, leaving behind Mr. Game & Watch's trophy. Fox prepares to shoot it with his [[blaster]], but Peach revives it. Upon being revived, Mr. Game & Watch wonders where he is until Peach scolds him for the trouble he created, causing him to look down in shame. Then Peach gives him her [[Peach Parasol|parasol]] to cheer him up. | ||
At the [[entrance to Subspace]], Mr. Game & Watch, along with the rest of his team, | At the [[entrance to Subspace]], Mr. Game & Watch, along with the rest of his team, prepares to attack Tabuu, but is effortlessly turned into a trophy by the Off Waves. He is later revived thanks to {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, and {{SSBB|King Dedede}}. After that, he accompanies the heroes through [[the Great Maze]] and the showdown with Tabuu. | ||
It was confirmed on the "DOJO!!" that the reason Mr. Game & Watch was manipulated so easily by Tabuu is that he has no understanding of good or evil. | It was confirmed on the "DOJO!!" that the reason Mr. Game & Watch was manipulated so easily by Tabuu is that he has no understanding of good or evil, despite the fact that Mr. Game & Watch has shown moral behaviour in many of his games. | ||
===Playable appearances=== | ===Playable appearances=== | ||
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*Yakuman Player: [Electric] Resistance +28 | *Yakuman Player: [Electric] Resistance +28 | ||
==In | ==In [[Event Matches]]== | ||
===Solo Events=== | |||
*'''[[Event 32: Bird in Darkest Night]]''': As {{SSBB|Falco}} (with a dark [[Palette swap (SSBB)|alternative costume]]), the player must defeat Mr. Game & Watch on [[Brinstar]]. The stage gets dark frequently throughout the match. | *'''[[Event 32: Bird in Darkest Night]]''': As {{SSBB|Falco}} (with a dark [[Palette swap (SSBB)|alternative costume]]), the player must defeat Mr. Game & Watch on [[Brinstar]]. The stage gets dark frequently throughout the match. | ||
*'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''': Mr. Game & Watch is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are newcomers from ''[[Super Smash Bros | *'''[[Event 34: All-Star Battle Melee]]''': Mr. Game & Watch is one of the opponents fought in this event. All opponents are newcomers from ''[[Super Smash Bros Melee]]''. | ||
*'''[[Event 35: The Visitor to Flat Zone]]''': Mr. Game & Watch must defeat blacked out versions of {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} on [[Flat Zone 2]]. | *'''[[Event 35: The Visitor to Flat Zone]]''': Mr. Game & Watch must defeat blacked out versions of {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} on [[Flat Zone 2]]. | ||
===Co-op Events=== | |||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 16: Jigglypuff's Great Comeback]]''': {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} and Mr. Game & Watch start out tiny and must defeat {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Ness}}, who are giant, on [[Castle Siege]]. During each background change, Jigglypuff will grow while Ness and Lucas will shrink, but Mr. Game & Watch remains the same size. | *'''[[Co-Op Event 16: Jigglypuff's Great Comeback]]''': {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} and Mr. Game & Watch start out tiny and must defeat {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Ness}}, who are giant, on [[Castle Siege]]. During each background change, Jigglypuff will grow while Ness and Lucas will shrink, but Mr. Game & Watch remains the same size. | ||
*'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | *'''[[Co-Op Event 21: The True All-Star Battle]]''': Both players select a character and take on the entire roster on {{SSBB|Battlefield}}. | ||
==Trophies== | |||
Mr. Game & Watch's main and [[Final Smash]] trophies can be obtained by clearing {{SSBB|Classic Mode}} and [[All-Star]] mode respectively with Mr. Game & Watch. | |||
===Trophy descriptions=== | |||
:'''Mr. Game & Watch''' | |||
::''The monochrome hero of the Game & Watch series, a fellow who oozes personality. First appearing in 1980, the series were the original portable game systems. The first games in the series were quite simple, but as time passed, technology evolved. The multiscreen series featured game play on dual screens. As the name states, the games also kept time.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1={{iw|mariowiki|Game & Watch Gallery}}}} | |||
:'''Octopus''' | |||
::''Mr. Game & Watch's Final Smash. He turns into the huge cephalopod that made its debut in the Game & Watch game Octopus. Of course, you can damage enemies by running into them, but you can do more damage by pressing the attack button to extend four arms and launch foes. In the original Octopus game, you had to avoid the octopus while salvaging treasure from the sea.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=Wii|game1=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}} | |||
<center> | <center> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Mr. Game & Watch | Mr. Game & Watch - Brawl Trophy.png|Classic Mode trophy | ||
Octopus - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Octopus]] trophy | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
</center> | </center> | ||
==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Mr. Game & Watch|Alternate costumes]]== | ==[[Alternate costume (SSBB)#Mr. Game & Watch|Alternate costumes]]== | ||
[[File:Mr. Game & Watch Palette (SSBB).png|frame|center|Mr. Game & Watch's alternate costumes in ''Brawl'']] | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*His official artwork resembles his ''Melee'' artwork. | *His official artwork resembles his ''Melee'' artwork. | ||
* | *In ''Melee'', Mr. Game & Watch is the only character who is always 2D in appearance, even in his trophy form. Although Mr. Game & Watch usually appears in 2D, the effect is achieved by flattening a 3D character model. He is also the only character with no textures or shading; he is simply one solid color and outline. | ||
**Mr. Game & Watch appears 3D, however, when | **Mr. Game & Watch appears 3D, however, when played using [[file replacement|moveset swaps]]. His [[False Character|Subspace clone]] and Metal Box form also make him appear 3-D. | ||
*With Mr. Game & Watch's design originating from characters that first appeared in 1980, he can be considered the "oldest" character in ''Brawl'' | *With Mr. Game & Watch's design originating from characters that first appeared in 1980, he can be considered the "oldest" character in ''Brawl''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s roster - which is why he is the first character to be fought in All-Star Mode. Interestingly enough, he is the last character to be fought in ''Melee''’s All Star Mode. | ||
*While almost all of Mr. Game & Watch's animations use a frame-by-frame style, there are times when he animates smoothly: when being thrown, when being grabbed by Snake, and when using a [[Cracker Launcher]]. The first two are due to using animations shared by all characters, while the third is due to the mechanic of angling the Cracker Launcher. | *While almost all of Mr. Game & Watch's animations use a frame-by-frame style, there are times when he animates smoothly: when being thrown, when being grabbed by Snake, and when using a [[Cracker Launcher]]. The first two are due to using animations shared by all characters, while the third is due to the mechanic of angling the Cracker Launcher. | ||
*Mr. Game & Watch, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, and {{SSBB|Samus}} are the only characters that never talk or make vocal sounds. He instead makes beeping sounds. | *Mr. Game & Watch, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, and {{SSBB|Samus}} are the only characters that never talk or make vocal sounds. He instead makes beeping sounds. | ||
**As a result, Mr. Game & Watch is the only character whose sound cues do not seem to be affected by a [[Metal Box]]. | **As a result, Mr. Game & Watch is the only character whose sound cues do not seem to be affected by a [[Metal Box]]. | ||
*Mr. Game & Watch is the only character who does not move when charging his smash attacks. | *Mr. Game & Watch is the only character who does not move when charging his smash attacks. | ||
*In | *In The Subspace Emissary, Mr. Game & Watch is the only playable character who does not have an immediate presentation screen. | ||
*When wearing a badge, it hovers in front of Mr. Game & Watch's body, due to being attached to where his body would be if not flattened. | *When wearing a badge, it hovers in front of Mr. Game & Watch's body, due to being attached to where his body would be if not flattened. | ||
*When the black costume of Mr. Game & Watch is used on the underground version of [[Mushroomy Kingdom]], he appears to be dark yellow. This could possibly be a reference to the color-changing characters in the original ''[[ | *When the black costume of Mr. Game & Watch is used on the underground version of [[Mushroomy Kingdom]], he appears to be dark yellow. This could possibly be a reference to the color-changing characters in the original ''[[Mario Bros.]]'' | ||
**Oddly, when in [[Camera]] mode, the color changes back to black. | **Oddly, when in [[Camera]] mode, the color changes back to black. | ||
*Mr. Game & Watch and Jigglypuff are the only returning characters who can no longer become helpless via any of their special moves in their transitions from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''. | *Mr. Game & Watch and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}} are the only returning characters who can no longer become helpless via any of their special moves in their transitions from ''Melee'' to ''Brawl''. | ||
*Curiously, the manhole cover (down tilt) is the only item from Mr. Game & Watch's arsenal that is rendered in true 3D while retaining the solid color palette. In ''Melee'', it was rendered 2D, as with the rest of his moves | *Curiously, the manhole cover (down tilt) is the only item from Mr. Game & Watch's arsenal that is rendered in true 3D while retaining the solid color palette. In ''Melee'', it was rendered 2D, as with the rest of his moves. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhjqoPq8_vI Mr. Game & Watch's hitbox sizes] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhjqoPq8_vI Mr. Game & Watch's hitbox sizes] | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgGT5FxSUHk Mr. Game & Watch's Moves - History Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by CrappyCaptureDevice] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgGT5FxSUHk Mr. Game & Watch's Moves - History Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by CrappyCaptureDevice] | ||
{{SSBBCharacters}} | {{SSBBCharacters}} | ||
{{SubspaceArmy}} | {{SubspaceArmy}} | ||
{{Game & Watch universe}} | {{Game & Watch universe}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Game & Watch universe]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Subspace Army]] | ||
[[ | [[Category:Mr. Game & Watch (SSBB)]] |