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|title            = Wrecking Crew (universe)
|title            = Wrecking Crew (universe)
|image            = [[File:WreckingCrewLogo.png]]
|image            = [[File:WreckingCrewLogo.png]]
|caption          = [[File:WreckingCrewSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
|caption          = [[File:WreckingCrewSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]
|developer        = [[Nintendo]]<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer        = [[Nintendo]]<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Nintendo<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Nintendo<br>Hamster Corporation
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|genres            = Action
|genres            = Action
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|mariowiki|VS. Wrecking Crew}}'' (1984)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|mariowiki|VS. Wrecking Crew}}'' (1984)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives VS. Wrecking Crew'' (2020)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives VS. Wrecking Crew'' (2020)
|interwiki        =
|interwiki        =
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==Franchise description==
==Franchise description==
Before Mario had cemented his occupation or abilities, Mario and Luigi would have numerous jobs from game to game. In the ''Wrecking Crew'' sub-series, their role is that of demolition workers. ''{{b|Wrecking Crew|game}}'' was initially released in arcades as part of the {{iw|nintendowiki|Nintendo Vs. System}} line in 1984 before being ported to the Famicom and NES in 1985. In this game Mario (and Luigi in Co-op) could not jump, so he had to approach levels methodically, demolishing them in the right order all while avoiding enemies like sentient wrenches and Foreman Spike. It is notable for being one of the first games with a custom level editor. This game has been re-released several times, including an updated version on Famicom Disk System, a port for Game Boy Advance as part of the Famicom mini collection, and on Virtual Console.
Before Mario had cemented his occupation or abilities, Mario and Luigi would have numerous jobs from game to game. In the ''Wrecking Crew'' sub-series, their role is that of demolition workers. ''{{b|Wrecking Crew|game}}'' was initially released in arcades as part of the {{s|nintendowiki|Nintendo Vs. System}} line in 1984 before being ported to the Famicom and NES in 1985. In this game Mario (and Luigi in Co-op) could not jump, so he had to approach levels methodically, demolishing them in the right order all while avoiding enemies like sentient wrenches and Foreman Spike. It is notable for being one of the first games with a custom level editor. This game has been re-released several times, including an updated version on Famicom Disk System, a port for Game Boy Advance as part of the Famicom mini collection, and on Virtual Console.


An official sequel was released exclusively in Japan in 1998 on Super Famicom titled ''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew '98}}''. Initially released as a downloadable only title as part of the Nintendo Power download game service, it was released on a standard cartridge later that year. While gameplay is largely similar to the original, updates include new features like story mode, versus mode and tournament mode. The game was released in North America for the first time on Nintendo Switch Online in April 2024.
An official sequel was released exclusively in Japan in 1998 on Super Famicom titled ''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew '98}}''. Initially released as a downloadable only title as part of the Nintendo Power download game service, it was released on a standard cartridge later that year. While gameplay is largely similar to the original, updates include new features like story mode, versus mode and tournament mode.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
One of {{SSB|Mario}}'s [[Palette swap (SSB)#Mario|palette swaps]] resembles {{iw|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}}; this costume reappears in all future ''Smash'' titles.
One of {{SSB|Mario}}'s [[Palette swap (SSB)#Mario|palette swaps]] resembles {{s|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}}; this costume reappears in all future ''Smash'' titles.


One of {{SSB|Luigi}}'s [[Palette swap (SSB)#Luigi|palette swaps]] resembles his outfit from ''Wrecking Crew''. This costume reappears in all future ''Smash'' titles.
One of {{SSB|Luigi}}'s [[Palette swap (SSB)#Luigi|palette swaps]] resembles his outfit from ''Wrecking Crew''. This costume reappears in all future ''Smash'' titles.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===Trophy===
===Trophy===
{{Trophy
*Eggplant Man
|name=Eggplant Man
|image=Eggplant Man Trophy Melee.png
|desc=Eggplant Man debuted as an enemy in the NES game Wrecking Crew. Even though his movement pattern was very simple, he was a fairly formidable foe, since Mario and Luigi had limited means of attack. You could beat this enemy by dropping a Dead-End Drum on him or by trapping him behind a door and blowing up the room.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Wrecking Crew|release1=10/85}}
|game=Melee
}}


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
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===Music===
===Music===
====Source track====
====Source Track====
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Power-Up Music}}''' (this song is used both as a proper music track on the [[Mario Bros.]] stage and when using the [[Golden Hammer]] item.)
*'''{{SSBBMusicLink|Nintendo|Power-Up Music}}''' (this song is used both as a proper music track on the [[Mario Bros.]] stage and when using the [[Golden Hammer]] item.)


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===Music===
===Music===
====Source track====
====Source Track====
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}'''
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}'''


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''==
The ''Wrecking Crew'' universe is given greater representation in {{forwiiu}}, with a stage, two music tracks and a [[masterpiece]].
The Wrecking Crew universe is given greater representation in {{forwiiu}}, with a stage, two music tracks and a [[masterpiece]] unlike Brawl.


===Stage===
===Stage===
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===Music===
===Music===
====Original track====
====Original Track====
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Medley}}'''
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Medley}}'''


====Source track====
====Source Track====
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}'''
*'''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}'''


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===Music===
===Music===
====Original track====
====Original Track====
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley}}''': A medley of "BGM A" and the power-up theme from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wrecking Crew|video game}}''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley}}''': A medley of "BGM A" and the power-up theme from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wrecking Crew|video game}}''.


====Returning track====
====Returning Track====
*{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley (for 3DS / Wii U)}}''': A medley of tracks from ''Wrecking Crew'' including, "Game Start", "BGM A", "Bonus Round", and the power-up theme. Returns from ''Smash for Wii U''.
*{{GameIcon|SSB4-U}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley (for 3DS / Wii U)}}''': A medley of tracks from ''Wrecking Crew'' including, "Game Start", "BGM A", "Bonus Round", and the power-up theme. Returns from ''Smash for Wii U''.


====Source track====
====Source Track====
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}''': A medley of tracks sourced from ''Wrecking Crew'', including "Game Start", "BGM A", "Round Clear", "Bonus Round", "Power-Up", and "Game Over".
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Retro Medley}}''': A medley of tracks sourced from ''Wrecking Crew'', including "Game Start", "BGM A", "Round Clear", "Bonus Round", "Power-Up", and "Game Over".
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Power-Up Music - Wrecking Crew}}''': The power-up theme sourced from ''Wrecking Crew''.
*'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Power-Up Music - Wrecking Crew}}''': The power-up theme sourced from ''Wrecking Crew''.
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==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
==Games with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''===
===''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew}}''===
*Playable characters:
*Playable characters:
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Mario's brown costume in ''Smash 64'' is a reference to {{iw|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}}.
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Mario's brown costume in ''Smash 64'' is a reference to {{s|mariowiki|Foreman Spike}}.
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Mario's green alternate costume in all ''Smash'' games is based on his outfit on the Japanese box art of ''Wrecking Crew''.
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Mario's green alternate costume in all ''Smash'' games is based on his outfit on the Japanese box art of ''Wrecking Crew''.  
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Luigi's pink alternate costume in all ''Smash'' games is based on his outfit in ''Wrecking Crew''.
**{{GameIcon|SSB}} Luigi's pink alternate costume in all ''Smash'' games is based on his outfit in ''Wrecking Crew''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's brown alternate costume in ''Brawl'' is based on Foreman Spike; arguably a more accurate take in comparison to Mario's black and white costume.
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} Wario's brown alternate costume in ''Brawl'' is based on Foreman Spike; arguably a more accurate take in comparison to Mario's black and white costume.
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**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} The [[Golden Hammer]] and its theme appears in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} The [[Golden Hammer]] and its theme appears in ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4''.
*Trophy:
*Trophy:
**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} {{iw|mariowiki|Eggplant Man}} appears as a trophy in ''Melee''.
**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} {{s|mariowiki|Eggplant Man}} appears as a trophy in ''Melee''.
*Spirit:
*Spirit:
**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} Eggplant Man appears as a spirit.
**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} Eggplant Man appears as a spirit.
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**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley}}'''": A medley of tracks from this game including "BGM A" and "Power-Up".
**{{gameIcon|SSBU}} "'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Wrecking Crew Medley}}'''": A medley of tracks from this game including "BGM A" and "Power-Up".
*Misc:
*Misc:
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} ''Wrecking Crew'' appears in the [[Chronicle]].
**{{GameIcon|SSB4-WIIU}} This game appears as a [[masterpiece]] in ''Smash for Wii U''.
**{{GameIcon|SSB4-WIIU}} This game appears as a [[masterpiece]] in ''Smash for Wii U''.


===''{{iw|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew '98}}''===
===''{{s|mariowiki|Wrecking Crew '98}}''===
*Playable characters:
*Playable characters:
**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} Mario's brown costume in ''64'' was changed to black in ''Melee'' onwards, more closely resembling the design of Foreman Spike from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBM}} Mario's brown costume in ''64'' was changed to black in ''Melee'' onwards, more closely resembling the design of Foreman Spike from this game.
**{{GameIcon|SSBB}} ''Wrecking Crew '98'' appears in the [[Chronicle]] in the Japanese version.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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**Strangely enough, its trophy is not classified in the ''Mario'' series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
**Strangely enough, its trophy is not classified in the ''Mario'' series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.


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{{Wrecking Crew universe}}
{{Wrecking Crew universe}}
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