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'''Mr. Game & Watch''' ({{ja|Mr. ゲーム&ウォッチ|Misutā Gēmu ando Uocchi}}, ''Mr. Game & Watch'') is a character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He was designed as a composite representation of various generic characters featured in the ''[[Game & Watch]]'' series, created by {{s|mariowiki|Gunpei Yokoi}} in 1980. He is the last character to be unlocked in the game.
'''Mr. Game & Watch''' ({{ja|Mr. ゲーム&ウォッチ|Misutā Gēmu ando Uocchi}}, ''Mr. Game & Watch'') is a character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He was designed as a composite representation of various generic characters featured in the ''[[Game & Watch]]'' series, created by {{s|mariowiki|Gunpei Yokoi}} in 1980. He is the last character to be unlocked in the game.


Mr. Game & Watch is currently ranked 19th in ''Melee''{{'}}s [[tier list]], at the bottom of the C- tier, which is his worst placement in the series. Mr. Game & Watch's positive attributes include extremely powerful KO moves that have a long duration as well as a slew of moderately effective special moves, two of which ([[Judge|Judgment]] and [[Oil Panic]]) can [[OHKO]]. However, Mr. Game & Watch's flaws are due to how he was translated to ''Melee''; he has a bad approach due to his slow overall speed, and outside of his throws, his neutral game is rather predictable. His high [[hitstun]] and frailty also make him an easy target for combos. Mr. Game & Watch also has the dubious distinction of being the only character in the game who cannot [[L-cancel]] most of his aerial attacks, and is considered to have the worst [[shield]] in the game, as it fails to completely cover his entire body after even slight damage. All of this gives him very poor matchups against a majority of the cast, especially against higher-tiered characters.
Mr. Game & Watch is currently ranked 19th in ''Melee''{{'}}s [[tier list]], at the bottom of the C- tier, which is his worst placement in the series. Mr. Game & Watch's positive attributes include extremely powerful KO moves that have a long duration as well as a slew of moderately effective special moves, two of which ([[Judge|Judgment]] and [[Oil Panic]]) can [[OHKO]]. However, Mr. Game & Watch's flaws are due to how he was translated to ''Melee''; he has a bad approach due to his slow overall speed, and outside of his throws, his neutral game is rather predictable. His high [[hitstun]] and frailty also make him an easy target for combos. Mr. Game & Watch also has the dubious distinction of being the only character in the game who cannot [[L-cancel]] most of his aerial attacks, and is considered to have the worst [[shield]] in the game, as it always fails to fully cover his body unless light shielding is used. All of this gives him poor matchups against a majority of the cast, especially against higher-tiered characters, and result in Mr. Game & Watch being unviable at the highest level of play.


==How to unlock==
==How to unlock==
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|bairdmg=5% (4 hits), 3% (landing)
|bairdmg=5% (4 hits), 3% (landing)
|bairdesc=Thrusts a river turtle backwards, which bites many times. A multi-hitting move, with all hits dealing light knockback. Like his neutral and up aerials, cannot be L-canceled. All hits deal approximately up to 18.65% due to [[stale move negation]]. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''.
|bairdesc=Thrusts a river turtle backwards, which bites many times. A multi-hitting move, with all hits dealing light knockback. Like his neutral and up aerials, cannot be L-canceled. All hits deal approximately up to 18.65% due to [[stale move negation]]. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''.
|uairname=Spitball Sparky ({{ja|スピットボールスパーキー|Supitto Bōru Supākī}})
|uairname=Spitball Sparky ({{ja|スピットボールスパーキー|Supittobōru Supākī}})
|uairdmg=7% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2)
|uairdmg=7% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2)
|uairdesc=Blows upwards twice. The second hit has medium knockback. The first hit has knockback growth, which makes it less likely to lead into the second hit at higher percentages. However, the second hit can be landed without the first hit, if timed correctly. Like his neutral and back aerial, cannot be L-canceled. Both hits deal approximately 15.19% if they connect. Originates from ''Spitball Sparky''.
|uairdesc=Blows upwards twice. The second hit has medium knockback. The first hit has knockback growth, which makes it less likely to lead into the second hit at higher percentages. However, the second hit can be landed without the first hit, if timed correctly. Like his neutral and back aerial, cannot be L-canceled. Both hits deal approximately 15.19% if they connect. Originates from ''Spitball Sparky''.
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|bthrowdmg=8%
|bthrowdmg=8%
|bthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent backwards. Originates from ''Ball''.
|bthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent backwards. Originates from ''Ball''.
|uthrowname=Vertical Ball ({{ja|ボール(上)|Bōru (Ue)}}, ''Ball (Above)'')
|uthrowname=Vertical Ball ({{ja|ボール(上)|Bōru (Ue)}}, ''Ball (Up)'')
|uthrowdmg=8%
|uthrowdmg=8%
|uthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent upwards. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.
|uthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent upwards. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.
|dthrowname=Drop Ball ({{ja|ボール(下)|Bōru (Shita)}}, ''Ball (Below)'')
|dthrowname=Drop Ball ({{ja|ボール(下)|Bōru (Shita)}}, ''Ball (Down)'')
|dthrowdmg=8%
|dthrowdmg=8%
|dthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent a short distance in the air. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.
|dthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent a short distance in the air. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.
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===[[Crowd cheer]]===
===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
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|char=Mr. Game & Watch
|-
|game=Melee
!{{{name|}}}
|desc-us=Game-And-Watch!
!Cheer (International)
|desc-jp=Game-Watch!
!Cheer (Japanese)
|pitch-us=Group chant
|-
|pitch-jp=Male}}
! scope="row"|Cheer
|[[File:Mr. Game & Watch Cheer International SSBM.ogg|center]]||[[File:Mr. Game & Watch Cheer Japanese SSBM.ogg|center]]
|-
! scope="row"|Description
|Game - and - Watch! || Game - Watch!
|}


===[[Victory pose]]s===
===[[Victory pose]]s===
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:''See also: [[:Category:Mr. Game & Watch players (SSBM)]]''
:''See also: [[:Category:Mr. Game & Watch players (SSBM)]]''


*{{Sm|DireOnFire|USA}} - An old-school Mr. Game & Watch player from the Golden Age; he retired from ''Melee'', and later reappeared in the ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' scenes. He was the best Mr. Game & Watch player during the 2000s, placing 9th at {{Trn|Cataclysm 3}} and {{Trn|EVO East}}, which were the best major tournament results during the MLG era.
*{{Sm|DireOnFire|USA}} - An old-school Mr. Game & Watch player from the Golden Age; he retired from ''Melee'', and later reappeared in the ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' scenes. He was the best Mr. Game & Watch player during the 2000s, placing 9th at {{Trn|Cataclysm 3}} and {{Trn|EVO East}}, the latter of which is the highest placement from a Mr. Game & Watch player at a major.
*{{Sm|Kuya|USA}} - Co-mains Mr. Game & Watch with {{SSBM|Link}}. He made his breakthrough with superregional placements with 17th at {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}} and 33rd at {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. He is considered to be the current best Mr. Game & Watch player in the world, placing 25th at {{Trn|Tipped Off 14: Resurgence}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Shine 2023}} using both characters, the best major results seen with the character in the post-Slippi era.
*{{Sm|Kuya|USA}} - Co-mains Mr. Game & Watch with {{SSBM|Link}}. He made his breakthrough after placing 17th at {{Trn|DreamHack Atlanta 2019}} and 33rd at {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. He is considered to be the best Mr. Game & Watch player in the post-Slippi era, placing 25th at {{Trn|Tipped Off 14: Resurgence}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Shine 2023}} using both characters, the best major results seen with the character during this time.
*{{Sm|Qerb|USA}} - Considered to be the best Mr. Game & Watch player in the world prior to hiatus from competition, and the best Mr. Game & Watch player of all time. He is the only player to make multiple top 64 placements at supermajors with solo-Mr. Game & Watch with 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|Pound 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Qerb was also ranked as an honorable mention on the [[MPGR 2019]], the only Mr. Game & Watch player to receive such a distinction on a global ranking.
*{{Sm|Qerb|USA}} - The greatest Mr. Game & Watch player of all time and the most consistently successful at majors, using only Mr. Game & Watch to place 17th at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2019}}, 25th at {{Trn|Pound 2019}}, and 33rd at {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2019}}. Qerb was also ranked as an honorable mention on the [[MPGR 2019]], the only Mr. Game & Watch player to receive such a distinction on a global ranking. He went on hiatus in 2022.
*{{Sm|Squeachu|UK}} - Widely considered the best Mr. Game & Watch player in Europe. They are the sole representative at certain European regionals such as 1st at {{Trn|Storm}}, 7th at {{Trn|Myth}}, 9th at {{Trn|Short Hop Pear 5}} with notable wins such as {{Sm|Skerzo}} at {{Trn|Fête 2}} and top European players such as {{Sm|Fat Tino}} and {{Sm|Sharp}}. They are currently ranked 50th on the [[EURank 2023]].
*{{Sm|Squeachu|UK}} - The best Mr. Game & Watch player in Europe. They are the sole representative at certain European regionals such as 1st at {{Trn|Storm}}, 7th at {{Trn|Myth}}, 9th at {{Trn|Short Hop Pear 5}} with notable wins such as {{Sm|Skerzo}} at {{Trn|Fête 2}} and top European players such as {{Sm|Fat Tino}} and {{Sm|Sharp}}. They are currently ranked 50th on the [[EURank 2023]].


===Tier placement and history===
===Tier placement and history===
Mr. Game & Watch has historically been considered to be a poor character in competitive play, with negative traits ranging from poor endurance, susceptibility to chaingrabs and various KO setups (despite his light weight), inconsistent approaching options, lag in his many of his attacks, and the inability to L-cancel some of his aerials. While many players noted Mr. Game & Watch raw power, flashy combos, and strong punish game, his poor defensive game and approach have hindered such showings at the highest levels of play. As a result of his flaws, he has consistently remained in the lower ends of tiers, failing to make significant rises.
Mr. Game & Watch has historically been considered to be a poor character in competitive play, with negative traits ranging from poor endurance, susceptibility to chaingrabs and various KO setups (despite his light weight), inconsistent approaching options, lag in his many of his attacks, and the inability to L-cancel some of his aerials. While many players noted Mr. Game & Watch's raw power, flashy combos, and strong punish game, his poor defensive game and approach have hindered such showings at the highest levels of play. As a result of his flaws, he has consistently remained in the lower ends of tiers, failing to make significant rises.


In recent years, however, {{Sm|Qerb}} has been noticeably successful with him, placing well in many major tournament series such as Super Smash Con as the sole representative of his character. Qerb achieved an honorable mention in the [[2019 MPGR]], indicating that he was considered close to Top 100 level even with a low-tiered character. Since many of the characters around Mr. Game & Watch on the tier list, such as {{SSBM|Young Link}} and {{SSBM|Mario}}, do not have many comparisons to contend with Qerb's level of results, some argue that he deserves to be placed slightly higher than his current rank. Other players such as {{Sm|Mew2King}} disagree, believing that his matchup spread overall is still much worse than those characters. As it stands, however, he is generally agreed to be a low-tiered character who still possesses significant difficulty contending against many matchups. With a noticeable rise in Game & Watch players, as well as a still developed metagame, he currently ranks 19th in the current tier list.
In recent times, however, {{Sm|Qerb}} has been noticeably successful with him, placing well in many major tournament series such as Super Smash Con as the sole representative of his character. Qerb achieved an honorable mention in the [[2019 MPGR]], indicating that he was considered close to Top 100 level even with a low-tiered character. Since many of the characters around Mr. Game & Watch on the tier list, such as {{SSBM|Young Link}} and {{SSBM|Mario}}, do not have many comparisons to contend with Qerb's level of results, some argue that he deserves to be placed slightly higher than his current rank. Other players such as {{Sm|Mew2King}} disagree, believing that his matchup spread overall is still much worse than those characters. As it stands, however, he is generally agreed to be a low-tiered character who still possesses significant difficulty contending against many matchups. With a noticeable rise in Game & Watch players, as well as a still developing metagame, he currently ranks 19th in the current tier list.


==In 1-P Mode==
==In 1-P Mode==
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==[[Trophies]]==
==[[Trophies]]==
In addition to the normal trophy about Mr. Game & Watch as a character, there are two trophies about him as a fighter that are unlocked by completing the [[Adventure Mode|Adventure]] and [[All-Star]] modes on any difficulty with Mr. Game & Watch.
In addition to the normal trophy about Mr. Game & Watch as a character unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} as Mr. Game & Watch on any difficulty, there are two trophies about him as a fighter, unlocked by completing {{SSBM|Adventure Mode}} and [[All-Star Mode]] respectively as Mr. Game & Watch on any difficulty. Each of the trophies can also be unlocked by playing 100, 200, and 300 versus matches respectively as Mr. Game & Watch:


{{Trophy/Fighter
{{Trophy/Fighter
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