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[[File:SSB4 Revival Platforms.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Revival platforms in {{forwiiu}}]]
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The '''revival platform''' is a special platform in all ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games, that appears after a player has been [[KO]]'d. Provided the player is not out of [[stock]]s, they will respawn on a platform floating above the center of the [[stage]]. The platform disappears as soon as the player moves or attacks. If the player does not act, the platform will disappear by itself after 5 seconds; in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', this time limit is represented by a section of the platform that gradually changes color from yellow to red. The platform cannot be boarded by any other character. This is mainly because it's just a graphical representation of the player's return, instead of the character appearing out of nowhere. More than one platform can be on the screen at once, one for each KO'd player, appearing next to each other.
The '''revival platform''' is a special platform in all ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' games that appears after a player has been [[KO]]'d. Provided the player is not out of [[stock]]s, they will respawn on a platform floating above the center of the [[stage]]. The platform disappears as soon as the player moves or attacks. If the player does not act, the platform will disappear by itself after 5 seconds; in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', this time limit is represented by a section of the platform that gradually changes color from yellow to red. The platform cannot be boarded by any other character. More than one platform can be on the screen at once, one for each KO'd player, appearing next to each other.


The revived character is [[invincible]] the entire time they are on the platform. This is commonly used to avoid temporary dangers such as opponents using a [[Final Smash]]. In addition, many players utilize the invincibility to plan out their strategy and gather their thoughts. After dropping down from the platform, the character has a further period of invincibility to aid their descent.  
The revived character is [[invincible]] the entire time they are on the platform. This may be used to avoid temporary dangers such as an opponent using a [[Final Smash]]. In addition, many players utilize the invincibility to plan out their strategy and gather their thoughts. After dropping down from the platform, the character has a further period of invincibility to aid their descent.  


The animation for characters being revived hasn't changed much over the four games. After a KO, the character will simply descend from the sky on the revival platform. The original game had a slightly different animation, though; upon appearing on the platform, characters would be lying down, and then would get up while the platform descended.
The animation for characters being revived has not changed much over the games. After a KO, the character will simply descend from the sky on the revival platform. The original game has a slightly different animation; upon appearing on the platform, characters will be lying down, and will then get up as the platform descends.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', a character gets the Mystic bonus for being on a revival platform when his/her opponent is KO'd. In ''[[Melee]]'', the player gets the Angelic bonus point for ending the match this way.   
In the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', a character gets the Mystic bonus for being on a revival platform when his/her opponent is KO'd. In ''[[Melee]]'', the player gets the Angelic [[bonus]] when the match ends this way.   


==Origin==
==Origin==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:LinkAndOlimarRevivalPlatforms.jpg|thumb|right|The revival glitch.]]
[[File:LinkAndOlimarRevivalPlatforms.jpg|thumb|right|The revival glitch; {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}} are each on their own revival platforms, but the platforms are overlaid on top of each other.]]
*There is a [[glitch]] where if a player is KO'd while another is descending on their revival platform, both characters' platforms will be in the same location, instead of next to each other.
*There is a [[glitch]] where if a player is KO'd while another is descending on their revival platform, both characters' platforms will be in the same location, instead of next to each other.
*The [[Ice Climbers]] have the largest revival platform for playable characters.
*The [[Ice Climbers]] have the largest revival platform for playable characters.
*[[Giga Bowser]] has the largest revival platform for non-playable characters.
*[[Giga Bowser]] has the largest revival platform for non-playable characters.
*Revival platforms do not appear in the [[Subspace Emissary]].
*Revival platforms do not appear in [[The Subspace Emissary]]. Instead, revived characters simply reappear out of nowhere.


[[Category:Gameplay]]
[[Category:Gameplay]]

Revision as of 15:57, January 10, 2016

Revival platforms in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

The revival platform is a special platform in all Super Smash Bros. games that appears after a player has been KO'd. Provided the player is not out of stocks, they will respawn on a platform floating above the center of the stage. The platform disappears as soon as the player moves or attacks. If the player does not act, the platform will disappear by itself after 5 seconds; in Super Smash Bros. 4, this time limit is represented by a section of the platform that gradually changes color from yellow to red. The platform cannot be boarded by any other character. More than one platform can be on the screen at once, one for each KO'd player, appearing next to each other.

The revived character is invincible the entire time they are on the platform. This may be used to avoid temporary dangers such as an opponent using a Final Smash. In addition, many players utilize the invincibility to plan out their strategy and gather their thoughts. After dropping down from the platform, the character has a further period of invincibility to aid their descent.

The animation for characters being revived has not changed much over the games. After a KO, the character will simply descend from the sky on the revival platform. The original game has a slightly different animation; upon appearing on the platform, characters will be lying down, and will then get up as the platform descends.

In the original Super Smash Bros., a character gets the Mystic bonus for being on a revival platform when his/her opponent is KO'd. In Melee, the player gets the Angelic bonus when the match ends this way.

Origin

Mario standing on a revival platform in Punch Ball Mario Bros., a version of the arcade game Mario Bros.

The revival platform originates from the game Mario Bros. When Mario or Luigi dies, he respawns on a small platform, accompanied by a short melody. While on the platform, the plumber is invincible. The melody that plays when Mario or Luigi respawns is not included in the Smash Bros. games.

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Trivia

The revival glitch; Link and Olimar are each on their own revival platforms, but the platforms are overlaid on top of each other.
  • There is a glitch where if a player is KO'd while another is descending on their revival platform, both characters' platforms will be in the same location, instead of next to each other.
  • The Ice Climbers have the largest revival platform for playable characters.
  • Giga Bowser has the largest revival platform for non-playable characters.
  • Revival platforms do not appear in The Subspace Emissary. Instead, revived characters simply reappear out of nowhere.