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[[File:Pac-Man and Mr. Game & Watch.png|150px|thumb|Mr. Game & Watch and Pac-Man.]] | [[File:Pac-Man and Mr. Game & Watch.png|150px|thumb|Mr. Game & Watch and Pac-Man.]] | ||
*Conceptually, Mr. Game & Watch is the only 2D playable character in the ''Smash Bros.'' series. However, in the technical sense, he is composed of a 3D model just like all other characters; this model is flattened along one axis to provide the illusion he is 2D. This flattening effect is applied to other characters in 2D stages such as [[Flat Zone]] and [[Pac-Land]]. The 2D illusion is broken somewhat when Mr. Game & Watch becomes [[metal]], is a [[false character]], or is covered in [[ink]], as his body is no longer featureless and appears to be rounded. This can also | *Conceptually, Mr. Game & Watch is the only 2D playable character in the ''Smash Bros.'' series. However, in the technical sense, he is composed of a 3D model just like all other characters; this model is flattened along one axis to provide the illusion he is 2D. This flattening effect is applied to other characters in 2D stages such as [[Flat Zone]] and [[Pac-Land]]. The 2D illusion is broken somewhat when Mr. Game & Watch becomes [[metal]], is a [[false character]], or is covered in [[ink]], as his body is no longer featureless and appears to be rounded. This can also occur during certain cinematic Final Smashes, such as [[Dede-Rush]] or [[Triple Wolf]]. | ||
*Mr. Game & Watch is technically the oldest playable character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, having debuted in April 1980 ([[Pac-Man]] would debut in Japan a month later). | *Mr. Game & Watch is technically the oldest playable character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, having debuted in April 1980 ([[Pac-Man]] would debut in Japan a month later). | ||
**Mr. Game & Watch is also the earliest fighter introduced in ''Melee''. | **Mr. Game & Watch is also the earliest fighter introduced in ''Melee''. | ||