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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Project+}}
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:''For information on Project+'s predecessor, see [[Project M]].
:''For information on Project+'s predecessor, see [[Project M]].''
[[File:ProjectPlusLogo.png|thumb|The logo for Project+|350px]]
[[File:ProjectPlusLogo.png|thumb|The logo for Project+|350px]]
'''''Project+''''' is a [[gameplay modification]] of the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]'' (based on ''Legacy TE'') with the aim to improve the balance among the cast by making small moveset changes to all or most characters. ''Project+''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s development started in 2018 and version v1b was released in April 2019. On March 17, 2020, ''Project+'' 2.0 was revealed with additional content, such as new modes, revamps to some characters movesets such as Bowser getting a new fireball attack and Charizard getting [[bulbapedia:Thunder Punch|Thunder Punch]], and the reveal of [[Knuckles the Echidna]] as the only new playable character beyond what ''Project M'' had.
'''''Project+''''' is a [[gameplay modification]] of the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]'' (based on ''Legacy TE'') with the aim to improve the balance among the cast by making small moveset changes to all or most characters. ''Project+''{{'}}s development started in 2018 and version v1b was released in April 2019. On March 17, 2020, ''Project+'' 2.0 was revealed with additional content, such as new modes, revamps to some characters movesets such as Bowser getting a new fireball attack and Charizard getting {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder Punch}}, and the reveal of [[Knuckles the Echidna]] as the only new playable character beyond what ''Project M'' had.


Shortly after it's initial release, ''Project+'' received high levels of popularity among players. By April 8, 2019 ''Project +'' 2.0 had received 100,000 downloads<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/boikish/status/1247620649104879617 100,000 netplay build downloads]</ref> on its primary site alone. Since its release ''Project +'' has become the main mod over ''Project M'' in several tournaments, most notably and recently {{Trn|Blacklisted 5}}, {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}}, and {{Trn|The Encore}}, with many majors switching from ''Project M'' over to ''Project +''.
Shortly after it's initial release, ''Project+'' received high levels of popularity among players. By April 8, 2019 ''Project+'' 2.0 had received 100,000 downloads<ref>[https://twitter.com/boikish/status/1247620649104879617 100,000 netplay build downloads]</ref> on its primary site alone. Since its release, ''Project+'' has become the main mod over ''Project M'' in several tournaments, most notably and recently {{Trn|Blacklisted 5}}, {{Trn|Low Tier City 7}}, and {{Trn|The Encore}}, with many majors switching from ''Project M'' over to ''Project+''.


==Changes from Project M and Legacy TE==
==Changes from Project M and Legacy TE==
Like the mods Project+ was based on before it, this mod focuses on improving the overall gameplay. While there are not many changes, there are some noteworthy ones.  
Like the mods ''Project+'' was based on before it, this mod focuses on improving the overall gameplay. While there are not many changes, there are some noteworthy ones.  


One of these changes, which is the main focus of Project+, is the signficant removal of universal bugs and memory leaks featured in version 3.6 of Project M. These pertain to either stages, movesets, alternate costumes, or previously outdated codes used in Project M; while there are still some bugs in the mod they no longer impact the overall performance as easily as it did previously, thus reducing crashes and freeing memory space.
One of these changes, which is the main focus of ''Project+'', is the significant removal of universal bugs and memory leaks featured in version 3.6 of ''Project M''. These pertain to either stages, movesets, alternate costumes, or previously outdated codes used in ''Project M''. While there are still some bugs in the mod they no longer impact the overall performance as easily as it did previously, thus reducing crashes and freeing memory space.


As mentioned by the team as well, most if not all of the changes are merely aesthetic. Noticably, the character select screen now features a new HUD, matching the theme of Project+, and includes diamond portraits. All characters have original artwork for their select portraits, with their alternate costumes also sharing the same pose rather than having unique poses, like with Wario's costume. All characters no longer show their names on the select screen.
As mentioned by the team as well, most if not all of the changes are merely aesthetic. Noticeably, the character select screen now features a new HUD, matching the theme of ''Project+'', and includes diamond portraits. All characters have original artwork for their select portraits, with their alternate costumes also sharing the same pose rather than having unique poses, like with Wario's costume. All characters no longer show their names on the select screen.


==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:ProjectPlusCSS.png|thumb|right|300px|The character selection screen in ''Project+''.]]
[[File:ProjectPlusCSS.png|thumb|right|300px|The character selection screen in ''Project+''.]]
''Project+'' retains the same roster as ''Project M'',  albeit with the addition of Knuckles from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] series. All of the characters received balance changes based on input from the competitive ''Project M'' community. Characters previously considered low tier were given better tools to help with their viability while characters previously considered high tier were nerfed to bring them closer to the rest of the cast. Additionally, certain aspects of characters deemed oppressive or frustrating by the community were balanced in an attempt to alleviate such issues while still maintaining the appeal it had to players who had used it. Four characters received a visual overhaul and major touchups in ''Project+'': the first is [[Samus (PM)|Samus]] (who design  was changed to be based on her ''Metroid Prime'' appearance, the second is [[Zero Suit Samus (PM)|Zero Suit Samus]] (who design was changed to be similar to her ''Other M'' appearance, a concept that was [https://twitter.com/ProjectMGame/status/664263018893746184/ initially][https://twitter.com/ProjectMGame/status/666771253152374784/ planned] for ''Project M''). Then the third being [[Toon Link (PM)|Toon Link]] where his Outset alternate costume was upgraded and given new shirt designs based on charts in Windwaker, and his Linebeck alternate costume receiving his Lobster shield. Lastly, [[Roy (PM)|Roy]], who was given major polygon improvements to smooth out his armor and boots as well being given a cleaner more red hair texture when comapred to Project M 3.6's last revision.
''Project+'' retains the same roster as ''Project M'',  albeit with the addition of Knuckles from the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series. All of the characters received balance changes based on input from the competitive ''Project M'' community. Characters previously considered low tier were given better tools to help with their viability while characters previously considered high tier were nerfed to bring them closer to the rest of the cast. Additionally, certain aspects of characters deemed oppressive or frustrating by the community were balanced in an attempt to alleviate such issues while still maintaining the appeal it had to players who had used it. Four characters received a visual overhaul and major touchups in ''Project+'': the first is {{PM|Samus}} (who design  was changed to be based on her ''Metroid Prime'' appearance, the second is {{PM|Zero Suit Samus}} (who design was changed to be similar to her ''Other M'' appearance, a concept that was [https://twitter.com/ProjectMGame/status/664263018893746184/ initially][https://twitter.com/ProjectMGame/status/666771253152374784/ planned] for ''Project M''). Then the third being {{PM|Toon Link}} where his Outset alternate costume was upgraded and given new shirt designs based on charts in ''Windwaker'', and his Linebeck alternate costume receiving his Lobster shield. Lastly, {{PM|Roy}}, who was given major polygon improvements to smooth out his armor and boots as well being given a cleaner more red hair texture when comapred to ''Project M'' 3.6's last revision.
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin:1em auto 1em auto;"
!colspan=7|Characters
!colspan=7|Characters
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Mario.png|100x100px|link=Mario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mario}}<br>[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Mario.png|100x100px|link=Mario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mario}}<br>{{symbol|mario|20px}}
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Luigi.png|100x100px|link=Luigi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Luigi}}<br>[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Luigi.png|100x100px|link=Luigi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Luigi}}<br>{{symbol|mario|20px}}
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Peach.png|100x100px|link=Peach (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Peach}}<br>[[File:MarioSymbol.svg|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Peach.png|100x100px|link=Peach (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Peach}}<br>{{symbol|mario|20px}}
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Bowser.png|100x100px|link=Bowser (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Bowser}}<br>[[File:MarioSymbol(BowserSymbol).png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:PPlus Bowser.png|100x100px|link=Bowser (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Bowser}}<br>[[File:MarioSymbol(BowserSymbol).png|20px|link=Mario (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Donkey Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Donkey Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Donkey Kong}}<br>[[File:DKSymbol.svg|20px|link=Donkey Kong (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Donkey Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Donkey Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Donkey Kong}}<br>{{symbol|dk|20px}}
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Diddy Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Diddy Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Diddy Kong}}<br>[[File:DKSymbol.svg|20px|link=Donkey Kong (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Diddy Kong SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Diddy Kong (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Diddy Kong}}<br>{{symbol|dk|20px}}
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Yoshi SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Yoshi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Yoshi}}<br>[[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|20px|link=Yoshi (universe)]]
|width="14.3%"|[[File:Yoshi SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Yoshi (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Yoshi}}<br>{{symbol|yoshi|20px}}
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[File:Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Link}}<br>[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[File:Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Link}}<br>{{symbol|zelda|20px}}
|[[File:Zelda SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Zelda (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zelda}}<br>[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[File:Zelda SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Zelda (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zelda}}<br>{{symbol|zelda|20px}}
|[[File:Sheik SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sheik (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sheik}}<br>[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[File:Sheik SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sheik (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sheik}}<br>{{symbol|zelda|20px}}
|[[File:Ganondorf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ganondorf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ganondorf}}<br>[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[File:Ganondorf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ganondorf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ganondorf}}<br>{{symbol|zelda|20px}}
|[[File:Toon Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Toon Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Toon Link}}<br>[[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|20px|link=The Legend of Zelda (universe)]]
|[[File:Toon Link SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Toon Link (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Toon Link}}<br>{{symbol|zelda|20px}}
|[[File:Samus SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Samus}}<br>[[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|20px|link=Metroid (universe)]]
|[[File:Samus SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Samus}}<br>{{symbol|metroid|20px}}
|[[File:PPlus ZSS.png|60px|link=Zero Suit Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zero Suit Samus}}<br>[[File:MetroidSymbol.svg|20px|link=Metroid (universe)]]
|[[File:PPlus ZSS.png|60px|link=Zero Suit Samus (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Zero Suit Samus}}<br>{{symbol|metroid|20px}}
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[File:Kirby SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Kirby (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Kirby}}<br>[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|[[File:Kirby SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Kirby (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Kirby}}<br>{{symbol|kirby|20px}}
|[[File:Meta Knight SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Meta Knight (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Meta Knight}}<br>[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|[[File:Meta Knight SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Meta Knight (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Meta Knight}}<br>{{symbol|kirby|20px}}
|[[File:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=King Dedede (PM)]]<br>{{PM|King Dedede}}<br>[[File:KirbySymbol.svg|20px|link=Kirby (universe)]]
|[[File:King Dedede SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=King Dedede (PM)]]<br>{{PM|King Dedede}}<br>{{symbol|kirby|20px}}
|[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Fox (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Fox}}<br>[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Fox (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Fox}}<br>{{symbol|starfox|20px}}
|[[File:Falco SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Falco (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Falco}}<br>[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[File:Falco SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Falco (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Falco}}<br>{{symbol|starfox|20px}}
|[[File:Wolf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Wolf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wolf}}<br>[[File:StarFoxSymbol.svg|20px|link=Star Fox (universe)]]
|[[File:Wolf SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Wolf (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wolf}}<br>{{symbol|starfox|20px}}
|[[File:Captain Falcon SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Captain Falcon (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Captain Falcon}}<br>[[File:FZeroSymbol.svg|20px|link=F-Zero (universe)]]
|[[File:Captain Falcon SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Captain Falcon (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Captain Falcon}}<br>{{symbol|fzero|20px}}
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[File:Pikachu SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pikachu (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pikachu}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Pikachu SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pikachu (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pikachu}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:Jigglypuff SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Jigglypuff (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Jigglypuff}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Jigglypuff SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Jigglypuff (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Jigglypuff}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:PMMewtwo.png|100x100px|link=Mewtwo (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mewtwo}}*<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:PMMewtwo.png|100x100px|link=Mewtwo (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mewtwo}}*<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:Squirtle SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Squirtle (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Squirtle}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Squirtle SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Squirtle (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Squirtle}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:Ivysaur SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ivysaur}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Ivysaur SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ivysaur (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ivysaur}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:Charizard SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Charizard (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Charizard}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Charizard SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Charizard (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Charizard}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|[[File:Lucario SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucario}}<br>[[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pokémon (universe)]]
|[[File:Lucario SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucario}}<br>{{symbol|pkmn|20px}}
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[File:Ness SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ness (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ness}}<br>[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|20px|link=EarthBound (universe)]]
|[[File:Ness SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ness (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ness}}<br>{{symbol|earthbound|20px}}
|[[File:Lucas SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucas (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucas}}<br>[[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|20px|link=EarthBound (universe)]]
|[[File:Lucas SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Lucas (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Lucas}}<br>{{symbol|earthbound|20px}}
|[[File:Ice Climbers SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ice Climbers (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ice Climbers}}<br>[[File:IceClimberSymbol.svg|20px|link=Ice Climber (universe)]]
|[[File:Ice Climbers SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Ice Climbers (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ice Climbers}}<br>{{symbol|ic|20px}}
|[[File:PPlus Marth.png|100x100px|link=Marth (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Marth}}<br>[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[File:PPlus Marth.png|100x100px|link=Marth (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Marth}}<br>{{symbol|fe|20px}}
|[[File:PPlus Roy.png|100x100px|link=Roy (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Roy}}*<br>[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[File:PPlus Roy.png|100x100px|link=Roy (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Roy}}*<br>{{symbol|fe|20px}}
|[[File:PPlus Ike.png|100x100px|link=Ike (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ike}}<br>[[File:FireEmblemSymbol.svg|20px|link=Fire Emblem (universe)]]
|[[File:PPlus Ike.png|100x100px|link=Ike (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Ike}}<br>{{symbol|fe|20px}}
|[[File:Mr. Game & Watch SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mr. Game & Watch}}<br>[[File:Game&WatchSymbol.svg|20px|link=Game & Watch (universe)]]
|[[File:Mr. Game & Watch SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Mr. Game & Watch (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Mr. Game & Watch}}<br>{{symbol|gw|20px}}
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|-style="vertical-align:bottom"
|[[File:Pit SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pit (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pit}}<br>[[File:KidIcarusSymbol.svg|20px|link=Kid Icarus (universe)]]
|[[File:Pit SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Pit (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Pit}}<br>{{symbol|kidicarus|20px}}
|[[File:Wario Classic SSBB.jpeg|100x100px|link=Wario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wario}}<br>[[File:WarioSymbol.svg|20px|link=Wario (universe)]]
|[[File:Wario Classic SSBB.jpeg|100x100px|link=Wario (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Wario}}<br>{{symbol|wario|20px}}
|[[File:Olimar SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Olimar (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Olimar}}<br>[[File:PikminSymbol.svg|20px|link=Pikmin (universe)]]
|[[File:Olimar SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Olimar (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Olimar}}<br>{{symbol|pikmin|20px}}
|[[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=R.O.B. (PM)]]<br>{{PM|R.O.B.}}<br>[[File:ROBSymbol.svg|20px|link=R.O.B. (universe)]]
|[[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=R.O.B. (PM)]]<br>{{PM|R.O.B.}}<br>{{symbol|rob|20px}}
|[[File:Snake SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Snake (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Snake}}<br>[[File:MetalGearSymbol(preUltimate).svg|20px|link=Metal Gear (universe)]]
|[[File:Snake SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Snake (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Snake}}<br>{{symbol|metalgear|20px}}
|[[File:Sonic SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sonic (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sonic}}<br>[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|20px|link=Sonic (universe)]]
|[[File:Sonic SSBB.jpg|100x100px|link=Sonic (PM)]]<br>{{PM|Sonic}}<br>{{symbol|sonic|20px}}
|[[File:Project_+_Knuckles.png|100x100px|link=Knuckles (P+)]]<br>[[Knuckles (P+)|Knuckles]]*<br>[[File:SonicSymbol.svg|20px|link=Sonic (universe)]]
|[[File:Project_+_Knuckles.png|100x100px|link=Knuckles (P+)]]<br>[[Knuckles (P+)|Knuckles]]*<br>{{symbol|sonic|20px}}
|}
|}


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==Stages==
==Stages==
[[File:ProjectPlusStages.png|thumb|right|300px|The stage selection screen in ''Project+'']]
[[File:ProjectPlusStages.png|thumb|right|300px|The stage selection screen in ''Project+'']]
All stages from ''Project M'' 3.6 return, some remain untouched, stages such as [[Metal Cavern]] and [[Castle Seige]] were given new layouts for tournament use. In addition, along with the remaining stages from ''[[Super Smash Bros.|64]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', 16 new stages have been added:
All stages from ''Project M'' 3.6 return, some remain untouched, stages such as [[Metal Cavern]] and [[Castle Siege]] were given new layouts for tournament use. In addition, along with the remaining stages from ''[[Super Smash Bros.|64]]'', ''[[Melee]]'', and ''[[Brawl]]'', 16 new stages have been added:


*Bell Tower
*Bell Tower

Revision as of 06:36, March 1, 2021

For information on Project+'s predecessor, see Project M.
The logo for Project+

Project+ is a gameplay modification of the Brawl mod Project M (based on Legacy TE) with the aim to improve the balance among the cast by making small moveset changes to all or most characters. Project+'s development started in 2018 and version v1b was released in April 2019. On March 17, 2020, Project+ 2.0 was revealed with additional content, such as new modes, revamps to some characters movesets such as Bowser getting a new fireball attack and Charizard getting Thunder Punch, and the reveal of Knuckles the Echidna as the only new playable character beyond what Project M had.

Shortly after it's initial release, Project+ received high levels of popularity among players. By April 8, 2019 Project+ 2.0 had received 100,000 downloads[1] on its primary site alone. Since its release, Project+ has become the main mod over Project M in several tournaments, most notably and recently Blacklisted 5, Low Tier City 7, and The Encore, with many majors switching from Project M over to Project+.

Changes from Project M and Legacy TE

Like the mods Project+ was based on before it, this mod focuses on improving the overall gameplay. While there are not many changes, there are some noteworthy ones.

One of these changes, which is the main focus of Project+, is the significant removal of universal bugs and memory leaks featured in version 3.6 of Project M. These pertain to either stages, movesets, alternate costumes, or previously outdated codes used in Project M. While there are still some bugs in the mod they no longer impact the overall performance as easily as it did previously, thus reducing crashes and freeing memory space.

As mentioned by the team as well, most if not all of the changes are merely aesthetic. Noticeably, the character select screen now features a new HUD, matching the theme of Project+, and includes diamond portraits. All characters have original artwork for their select portraits, with their alternate costumes also sharing the same pose rather than having unique poses, like with Wario's costume. All characters no longer show their names on the select screen.

Characters

Character select screen in Project+.
The character selection screen in Project+.

Project+ retains the same roster as Project M, albeit with the addition of Knuckles from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. All of the characters received balance changes based on input from the competitive Project M community. Characters previously considered low tier were given better tools to help with their viability while characters previously considered high tier were nerfed to bring them closer to the rest of the cast. Additionally, certain aspects of characters deemed oppressive or frustrating by the community were balanced in an attempt to alleviate such issues while still maintaining the appeal it had to players who had used it. Four characters received a visual overhaul and major touchups in Project+: the first is Samus (who design was changed to be based on her Metroid Prime appearance, the second is Zero Suit Samus (who design was changed to be similar to her Other M appearance, a concept that was initiallyplanned for Project M). Then the third being Toon Link where his Outset alternate costume was upgraded and given new shirt designs based on charts in Windwaker, and his Linebeck alternate costume receiving his Lobster shield. Lastly, Roy, who was given major polygon improvements to smooth out his armor and boots as well being given a cleaner more red hair texture when comapred to Project M 3.6's last revision.

Characters
Mario (PM)
Mario
Mario (universe)
Luigi (PM)
Luigi
Mario (universe)
Peach (PM)
Peach
Mario (universe)
Bowser (PM)
Bowser
Mario (universe)
Donkey Kong (PM)
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong (universe)
Diddy Kong (PM)
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong (universe)
Yoshi (PM)
Yoshi
Yoshi (universe)
Link (PM)
Link
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Zelda (PM)
Zelda
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Sheik (PM)
Sheik
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Ganondorf (PM)
Ganondorf
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Toon Link (PM)
Toon Link
The Legend of Zelda (universe)
Samus (PM)
Samus
Metroid (universe)
Zero Suit Samus (PM)
Zero Suit Samus
Metroid (universe)
Kirby (PM)
Kirby
Kirby (universe)
Meta Knight (PM)
Meta Knight
Kirby (universe)
King Dedede (PM)
King Dedede
Kirby (universe)
Fox (PM)
Fox
Star Fox (universe)
Falco (PM)
Falco
Star Fox (universe)
Wolf (PM)
Wolf
Star Fox (universe)
Captain Falcon (PM)
Captain Falcon
F-Zero (universe)
Pikachu (PM)
Pikachu
Pokémon (universe)
Jigglypuff (PM)
Jigglypuff
Pokémon (universe)
Mewtwo (PM)
Mewtwo*
Pokémon (universe)
Squirtle (PM)
Squirtle
Pokémon (universe)
Ivysaur (PM)
Ivysaur
Pokémon (universe)
Charizard (PM)
Charizard
Pokémon (universe)
Lucario (PM)
Lucario
Pokémon (universe)
Ness (PM)
Ness
EarthBound (universe)
Lucas (PM)
Lucas
EarthBound (universe)
Ice Climbers (PM)
Ice Climbers
Ice Climber (universe)
Marth (PM)
Marth
Fire Emblem (universe)
Roy (PM)
Roy*
Fire Emblem (universe)
Ike (PM)
Ike
Fire Emblem (universe)
Mr. Game & Watch (PM)
Mr. Game & Watch
Game & Watch (universe)
Pit (PM)
Pit
Kid Icarus (universe)
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Wario
Wario (universe)
Olimar (PM)
Olimar
Pikmin (universe)
R.O.B. (PM)
R.O.B.
R.O.B. (universe)
Snake (PM)
Snake
Metal Gear (universe)
Sonic (PM)
Sonic
Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)
Knuckles (P+)
Knuckles*
Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)

* Characters not in Brawl

Stages

Stage selection screen in Project+.
The stage selection screen in Project+

All stages from Project M 3.6 return, some remain untouched, stages such as Metal Cavern and Castle Siege were given new layouts for tournament use. In addition, along with the remaining stages from 64, Melee, and Brawl, 16 new stages have been added:

These 16 Stages all have 3 alternate layouts or skins to choose from by holding the button shown on the stage selection screen. Stages like Battlefield and Final Destination have a 4th hidden that are their Smash 64 variant.

Errors

Trivia

Downloading instructions

The mod can be downloaded here.

References

External links