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This is a '''list of third-party [[universe]]s''' with smaller forms of representation in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, specifically ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Most of the universes are represented in [[List of minor universes|minor ways]], such as with stage cameos, trophies, spirits, Mii costumes, or music.
This is a '''list of third-party [[universe]]s''' with smaller forms of representation in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series. Most of the universes are represented in [[List of minor universes|minor ways]], such as with stage cameos, trophies, spirits, Mii costumes, or music.
<!--While there are some additional minor universes mentioned by the Chronicle, they aren't listed due to not having enough representation to be noteworthy. Additionally, some of these universes are only referenced in certain regions; for example, many games developed by Rare are listed in the Chronicle in the European version of Brawl.-->


==[[Konami]] series==
==[[Bandai Namco]] series==
===''Getsu Fuma Den''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Getsu Fuma Den (universe)
|image            = [[File:Getsu Fuma Den logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = [[Konami]]
|publisher        = Konami
|genres            = Action role-playing
|originconsole    = Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Getsu Fūma Den}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Getsu Fūma Den}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Getsu Fuma Den''''' ({{ja|月風魔伝|Getsu Fūma Den}}, ''The Legend of Getsu Fuma'') is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released exclusively in Japan by Konami that was heavily similar to ''{{s|wikipedia|Castlevania II: Simon's Quest}}''. The game follows Fuma, the surviving member of a trio of brothers, fighting to seek revenge on a demon that killed the rest of his family.
 
A music track from the game, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Go! Getsu Fuma}}'', appears on [[Dracula's Castle]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', though it is its remixed rendition from ''Castlevania: Harmony of Despair''.
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===''Goemon''===
{{Infobox Series
|title = Goemon (universe)
|image = [[File:Goemon Logo.png|250px]]
|developer = Konami<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = Konami<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Action-adventure<br>Platformer
|originconsole = Arcade
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mr. Goemon}}'' (1986)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Mr. Goemon'' (2015)}}
'''''Goemon''''' ({{ja|がんばれゴエモン|Ganbare Goemon}}, ''Go For It, Goemon!'') is an action-adventure series made by [[Konami]]. Although Konami mostly regards the series as largely too culturally based to be released worldwide, several games have been released to the west: one for the Super NES (''The Legend of the Mystical Ninja'' in 1991), two for the Nintendo 64 (''Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon'' in 1997, and ''Goemon's Great Adventure'' in 1999), and two for the Game Boy (the first in 1991, as part of ''Konami GB Collection Vol. 3'', and ''Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon'' in 1997, the former of which was released in Europe but not in America). The series is mainly action-adventure oriented, although the series has dipped its toes into other genres, such as role-playing games and puzzle games.
 
The main protagonist, the titular [[Goemon]], appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Mii Swordfighter Costume as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 3}}.
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==[[Namco]] series==
===''Babylonian Castle Saga''===
===''Babylonian Castle Saga''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
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|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Tower of Druaga}}'' (1984)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Tower of Druaga}}'' (1984)
|latestinstallment = ''The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM'' (2007)
|latestinstallment = ''The Labyrinth of Druaga'' (2011) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
}}
'''''Babylonian Castle Saga''''' ({{ja|バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ|Babironian Kyassuru Sāga}}, ''Babylonian Castle Saga'') is a series of medieval maze-based action RPGs beginning with ''The Tower of Druaga'', which spawned several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. [[Gil]], the series' main protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette and as a [[downloadable content|downloadable costume]] for [[Mii Swordfighter]]s. ''The Tower of Druaga''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.  The main theme from ''The Return of Ishtar'', the direct sequel to ''The Tower of Druaga'', appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
'''''Babylonian Castle Saga''''' ({{ja|バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ|Babironian Kyassuru Sāga}}, ''Babylonian Castle Saga'') is a series of medieval maze-based action RPGs beginning with ''The Tower of Druaga'', which spawned several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. [[Gil]], the series' main protagonist, appears in [[Namco Roulette]] and as a [[downloadable content|downloadable costume]] for [[Mii Swordfighter]]s. ''The Tower of Druaga''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.  The main theme from ''The Return of Ishtar'', the direct sequel to ''The Tower of Druaga'', appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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|genres            = Platformer<br>Shooter
|genres            = Platformer<br>Shooter
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baraduke}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}}
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Alien Sector}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
}}
'''''Baraduke''''' ({{ja|バラデューク|Baradyūku}}, ''Baraduke'') is a series of scrolling shooters that feature an astronaut rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. Although it was released a year earlier, the original game is noted for its similarities to ''{{uv|Metroid}}''; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, Paccet, cameos in [[Namco Roulette]].
'''''Baraduke''''' ({{ja|バラデューク|Baradyūku}}, ''Baraduke''), originally known as '''''Alien Sector''''' outside of Japan, is a series of scrolling shooters that feature an astronaut rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. Although it was released a year earlier, the original game is noted for its similarities to {{uv|Metroid}}; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, Paccet, cameos in Namco Roulette.
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|image            = [[File:Baten Kaitos logo.jpg|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Baten Kaitos logo.jpg|250px]]
|developer        = [[Monolith Soft]]<br>tri-Crescendo
|developer        = [[Monolith Soft]]<br>tri-Crescendo
|publisher        = [[Namco]]<br>Nintendo
|publisher        = Bandai Namco<br>Nintendo
|genres            = Role-playing
|genres            = Role-playing
|originconsole    = GameCube
|originconsole    = GameCube
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean}}'' (2003)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean}}'' (2003)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baten Kaitos Origins}}'' (2006)
|latestinstallment = ''Baten Kaitos I & II Remaster'' (2023)
}}
}}
'''''Baten Kaitos''''' ({{ja|バテン・カイトス|Baten Kaitosu}}, ''Baten Kaitos'') is a card battle RPG series for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo. While the first game, ''Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean'', was published by Namco, the prequel, ''Baten Kaitos Origins'', was published by Nintendo in all regions it released in.
'''''Baten Kaitos''''' ({{ja|バテン・カイトス|Baten Kaitosu}}, ''Baten Kaitos'') is a card battle RPG series for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo. While the first game, ''Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean'', was published by Namco, the prequel, ''Baten Kaitos Origins'', was published by Nintendo in all regions it released in.


A remix of the main battle theme from ''Origins'', ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|The valedictory elegy}}'', plays on the [[Gaur Plain]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.  
A remix of the main battle theme from ''Origins'', ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|The valedictory elegy}}'', plays on the [[Gaur Plain]] stage in {{forwiiu}}.  


Sagi, the main protagonist of ''Origins'', and Milly, a party member from ''Origins'', appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Sagi, the main protagonist of ''Origins'', and Milly, a party member from ''Origins'', appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|The Valedictory Elegy}}'' returns, now only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.
''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|The Valedictory Elegy}}'' returns, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bosconian}}'' (1981)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bosconian}}'' (1981)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blast Off|1989 video game}}'' (1989) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Blaster}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
}}
'''''Bosconian''''' ({{ja|ボスコニアン|Bosukonian}}, ''Bosconian'') is a series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.
'''''Bosconian''''' ({{ja|ボスコニアン|Bosukonian}}, ''Bosconian'') is a series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.
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|title            = Katamari (universe)
|title            = Katamari (universe)
|image            = [[File:Katamari Damacy logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Katamari Damacy logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|developer        = Namco<br>Monkey Craft
|publisher        = Namco
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Third-person action<br>Puzzle
|genres            = Third-person action<br>Puzzle
|originconsole    = PlayStation 2
|originconsole    = PlayStation 2
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Katamari Damacy}}'' (2004)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Katamari Damacy}}'' (2004)
|latestinstallment = ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie'' (2023)
}}
}}
'''''Katamari''''' ({{ja|塊魂|Katamari Tamashī}}, ''Clump Spirit'') is a series of action-puzzle games in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls. A pixel version of the Prince (taken from the credits of ''Me and My Katamari'') cameos in Namco Roulette in ''Ultimate''. Debuting in 2004, ''Katamari'' is the newest Namco series to receive representation in ''Smash''.
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'''''Katamari''''' ({{ja|塊魂|Katamari Damashī}}, ''Clump Spirit'') is a series of action-puzzle games in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls in order to recreate the stars in the sky, which were accidentally destroyed by the King of All Cosmos. A pixel version of the Prince (taken from the credits of ''Me and My Katamari'') cameos in Namco Roulette in ''Ultimate''. Debuting in 2004, ''Katamari'' is the newest Namco series to receive representation in ''Smash''.


Coincidentally, ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'', an HD remake of the original ''Katamari Damacy'', was released on the same day as ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
Coincidentally, ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'', an HD remake of the original ''Katamari Damacy'', was released on the same day as ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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|title            = Mappy (universe)
|title            = Mappy (universe)
|image            = [[File:Mappy logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Mappy logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco<br>Dempa<br>Epoch<br>Cangrejo Ideas<br>Suzya and Cosmo Machia Inc.<br>Rakuten Games<br>HAUTECOUTURE<br>Grateek
|developer        = Namco<br>Dempa<br>Epoch<br>Cangrejo Ideas<br>Suzya and Cosmo Machia Inc.<br>Rakuten Games<br>HAUTECOUTURE<br>Grateek<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Namco<br>Various
|publisher        = Namco<br>Various
|genres            = Platformer
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mappy}}'' (1983)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mappy}}'' (1983)
|latestinstallment = ''Mini Mappy'' (2017) {{flag|France}}
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Mappy'' (2021)
}}
}}
'''''Mappy''''' ({{ja|マッピー|Mappī}}, ''Mappy'') is a series of platformer games based on a line of micromouse robots<ref>https://www.denofgeek.com/games/mappy-namcos-forgotten-follow-up-to-pac-man/</ref> starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the literal cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Mewkies. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for [[Pac-Jump]], and the functionality of [[Bonus Fruit]]'s bell. The titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. ''Mappy''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}'', and ''Ultimate'' includes a remix of the game's music, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pac-Man|Mappy Medley}}''.
'''''Mappy''''' ({{ja|マッピー|Mappī}}, ''Mappy'') is a series of platformer games based on a line of micromouse robots<ref>https://www.denofgeek.com/games/mappy-namcos-forgotten-follow-up-to-pac-man/</ref> starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the literal cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Mewkies. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for [[Pac-Jump]], and the functionality of [[Bonus Fruit]]'s bell. The titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. ''Mappy''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}'', and ''Ultimate'' includes a remix of the game's music, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pac-Man|Mappy Medley}}''.
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|title            = Rally-X (universe)
|title            = Rally-X (universe)
|image            = [[File:Rally-X logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Rally-X logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|developer        = Namco<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Namco<br>Midway
|publisher        = Namco<br>Midway<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres            = Maze<br>Driving
|genres            = Maze<br>Driving
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rally-X}}'' (1980)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rally-X}}'' (1980)
|latestinstallment = ''Rally-X Rumble'' (2011)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Rally-X'' (2021)
}}
}}
'''''Rally-X''''' ({{ja|ラリーX|Rarī-Ekkusu}}, ''Rally-X'') is a series of driving-based maze games. ''Rally-X'' was the debut of the [[Special Flag]], which has become a major symbol of Namco. In addition to the item, the main theme and level complete theme from ''New Rally-X'' appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.
'''''Rally-X''''' ({{ja|ラリーX|Rarī-Ekkusu}}, ''Rally-X'') is a series of driving-based maze games. ''Rally-X'' was the debut of the [[Special Flag]], which has become a major symbol of Namco. In addition to the item, the main theme and level complete theme from ''New Rally-X'' appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.


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===''Shadow Land''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Shadow Land (universe)
|image            = [[File:Shadow Land logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco<br>Now Production
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shadow Land|video game}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Kyūkai Dōchūki}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Shadow Land''''' ({{ja|妖怪道中記|Yōkai Dōchūki}}, ''Yōkai Travel Journal'') is an atypical platformer game in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate fate. Known in ''Smash'' by its Japanese title, ''Yōkai Dōchūki'', the game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley}}''.
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|title            = Sky Kid (universe)
|title            = Sky Kid (universe)
|image            = [[File:Sky Kid logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Sky Kid logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco<br>Epoch
|developer        = Namco<br>Epoch<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Namco<br>Epoch<br>Sunsoft
|publisher        = Namco<br>Epoch<br>Sunsoft<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres            = Shooter
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid}}'' (1985)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid Deluxe}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Sky Kid'' (2021)
}}
}}
'''''Sky Kid''''' ({{ja|スカイキッド|Sukai Kiddō}}, ''Sky Kid'') is a piloting-based scrolling shooter. The Red Baron player character cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Sky Kid Retro Medley}}''.
'''''Sky Kid''''' ({{ja|スカイキッド|Sukai Kiddō}}, ''Sky Kid'') is a piloting-based scrolling shooter. The Red Baron player character cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Sky Kid Retro Medley}}''.
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|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin}}'' (2001) {{flag|Japan}}
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin}}'' (2001) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!}}'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival'' (2022)
}}
}}
'''''Taiko no Tatsujin''''' ({{ja|太鼓の達人|Taiko no Tatsujin}}, ''Taiko Master'') is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. The series' protagonist, {{s|mariowiki|Don-chan}}, cameos in Namco Roulette.
'''''Taiko no Tatsujin''''' ({{ja|太鼓の達人|Taiko no Tatsujin}}, ''Taiko Master'') is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. Gameplay revolves around using a peripheral that simulates a {{s|wikipedia|taiko}} to the beat of various songs. The series' protagonist, {{s|mariowiki|Don-chan}}, cameos in Namco Roulette, and is the only Namco Roulette object not to be a sprite. Additionally, Gil's Mii costume trailer uses the arranged version of "Symphonic Druaga" from ''Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Do-Don to Nidaime!''.


Notably, ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' has previously crossed over with the {{uv|Mario}} series in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}''. Aside from including music from {{uv|Pac-Man}} and other Namco series, the games have also featured songs from several franchises included in ''Smash'', including ''Mario'', {{uv|Kirby}}, {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{uv|Pokémon}}, {{uv|Splatoon}}, {{uv|Mega Man}}, and {{uvm|Undertale}}.
Notably, ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' has previously crossed over with the {{uv|Mario}} series in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}''. Aside from including music from {{uv|Pac-Man}} and other Namco series, the games have also featured songs from several franchises included in ''Smash'', including ''Mario'', {{uv|Kirby}}, {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{uv|Pokémon}}, {{uv|Splatoon}}, {{uv|Mega Man}}, and {{uvm3|Undertale}}.
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===''Tales''===
===''Tales''===
:''For the German smasher, see [[Smasher:Tales]]''
:''For the German smasher, see [[Smasher:Tales]]''
:''For the Chilean smasher, see [[Smasher:OZN~Tales]]''
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Tales (universe)
|title            = Tales (universe)
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|originconsole    = Super Famicom
|originconsole    = Super Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Phantasia}}'' (1995) {{flag|Japan}}
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Phantasia}}'' (1995) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Berseria}}'' (2016)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Symphonia Remastered}}'' (2023)
}}
'''''Tales''''' ({{ja|テイルズ オブ|Teiruzu obu}}, ''Tales of'') is a long-running series of fantasy RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Symphonia}}'', [[Lloyd Irving]], appears as a [[downloadable content|DLC costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}s.
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===''Tekken''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Tekken (universe)
|image            = [[File:Tekken logo.gif|250px]]
|developer        = [[Bandai Namco]]
|publisher        = Bandai Namco
|genres            = Fighting
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken|video game}}'' (1994)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tekken (Mobile)}}'' (2018)''
}}
}}
'''''Tekken''''' ({{ja|鉄拳|Tekken}}, ''Iron Fist'') is a long-running series of 3D fighting games. In ''SSB4'', the series is represented through a [[downloadable content]] costume for {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s based on [[Heihachi Mishima]], a recurring antagonist in the series. In ''Ultimate'', Heihachi also cameos as a sprite in Namco Roulette, using his sprite from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken Tag Tournament 2}}''.
'''''Tales''''' ({{ja|テイルズ オブ|Teiruzu obu}}, ''Tales of'') is a long-running series of fantasy RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Symphonia}}'', [[Lloyd Irving]], appears as a [[downloadable content|DLC costume]] for [[Mii Swordfighter]] in both ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''.
 
Coincidentally, costumes based on various Nintendo characters were available in the Wii U version of ''Tag Tournament 2'' while Heihachi was a playable character in ''{{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale}}'', Sony's equivalent to ''Super Smash Bros.''
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|title            = Wonder Momo (universe)
|title            = Wonder Momo (universe)
|image            = [[File:Wonder Momo logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Wonder Momo logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|developer        = Namco<br>WayForward Technologies
|publisher        = Namco
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Beat-'em-up
|genres            = Beat-'em-up
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'''''Wonder Momo''''' ({{ja|ワンダーモモ|Wandā Momo}}, ''Wonder Momo'') is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of ''{{s|wikipedia|tokusatsu}}'' stage shows. In recent years, the game was revived with a webcomic, an anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from ''Wonder Momo'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
'''''Wonder Momo''''' ({{ja|ワンダーモモ|Wandā Momo}}, ''Wonder Momo'') is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of ''{{s|wikipedia|tokusatsu}}'' stage shows. In recent years, the game was revived with a webcomic, an anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from ''Wonder Momo'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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===''Yokai Dochuki''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Yokai Dochuki (universe)
|image            = [[File:Shadow Land logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco<br>Now Production
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Yokai Dochuki}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Kyūkai Dōchūki}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Yokai Dochuki''''' ({{ja|妖怪道中記|Yōkai Dōchūki}}, ''Yōkai Travel Journal''), originally known in English as ''Shadow Land'', is an atypical platformer game in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate fate. The game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley}}''.
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==[[Capcom]] series==
===''Devil May Cry''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Devil May Cry (universe)
|image            = [[File:Devil May Cry.png|250px]]
|developer        = Capcom
|publisher        = Capcom
|genres            = Action
|originconsole    = PlayStation 2
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Devil May Cry|video game}}'' (2001)
|latestinstallment = ''Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat'' (2024)}}
'''''Devil May Cry'''''  ({{ja|デビル メイ クライ|Debiru Mei Kurai}}, ''Devil May Cry'') is a series of action video games developed by Capcom. Originally planned as an installment in the ''Resident Evil'' series, it was eventually decided to make it a new property after becoming too different from previous installments. Starring the demon hunter [[Dante]], his brother Vergil, and (later on) his nephew Nero, the series has the heroes battle their way through hordes of demons with various playstyles to save the Earth from unholy dominion.
Dante was announced as a Mii Costume during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Kazuya" on June 28th, 2021.
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===''Ghosts 'n Goblins''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Ghosts 'n Goblins (universe)
|image            = [[File:Ghosts 'n Goblins.png|250px]]
|developer        = Capcom<br>Micronics<br>TOSE
|publisher        = Capcom
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ghosts 'n Goblins|video game}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection}}'' (2021)}}
'''''Ghosts 'n Goblins''''' ({{ja|魔界村|Makaimura}}, ''Demon Village'') is a series of run-and-gun platformer video games developed by Capcom, following the adventures of a knight named [[Arthur]] and his quest to save a princess from various monsters. It is well known for its high difficulty.
Arthur was announced as a Mii Costume alongside returning [[Monster Hunter]] costumes during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" on March 4th, 2021. A spirit of Arthur is also available for those who have save data from ''Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection'' in the system. He later began appearing on the [[Spirit Board]] and became available to purchase from the [[Shop]].
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===''Resident Evil''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Resident Evil (universe)
|image            = [[File:Resident Evil.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Capcom
|publisher        = Capcom
|genres            = Survival horror<br>Third-person shooter<br>First-person shooter
|originconsole    = PlayStation
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Resident Evil|1996 video game}}'' (1996)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Resident Evil 4|2023 video game}}'' (remake, 2023)}}
'''''Resident Evil''''' ({{ja|バイオハザード|Baiohazādo}}, ''Biohazard'') is a series of survival horror shooters developed by Capcom. Initially envisioned as a remake of the 1989 horror game ''Sweet Home'', the direction shifted into an original title as Capcom lost the rights to the property before release. The main storyline of the series features various protagonists fighting against the Umbrella Corporation or people with connections to them, who has developed various deadly viruses creating zombies and nightmarish mutants.
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', four characters from the series, Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Jill Valentine, all appear as spirits. They were first released on November 29th, 2019 via the [[Spirit Board]] event [[Oust Resident Evil!]].
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==[[Konami]] series==
===''Getsu Fuma Den''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Getsu Fuma Den (universe)
|image            = [[File:Getsu Fuma Den logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Konami<br>GuruGuru
|publisher        = Konami
|genres            = Action role-playing
|originconsole    = Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Getsu Fūma Den}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Getsu Fūma Den: Undying Moon'' (2022)
}}
'''''Getsu Fuma Den''''' ({{ja|月風魔伝|Getsu Fūma Den}}, ''The Legend of Getsu Fuma'') is a side-scrolling action-adventure series by Konami which debuted exclusively in Japan for the Famicom. With gameplay that had overlap with ''{{s|wikipedia|Castlevania II: Simon's Quest}}'', the game follows Fuma, the surviving member of a trio of brothers, fighting to seek revenge on a demon that killed the rest of his family. A modern entry, ''Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon'', was released in early access on May 13th, 2021, with the completed version released on February 9th, 2022.
A remixed music track from the game, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Castlevania|Go! Getsu Fuma}}'', appears on [[Dracula's Castle]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', carried over unchanged from its crossover appearance in ''Castlevania: Harmony of Despair''. The original game is mentioned by name in the credits from the [[Sound Test]].
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===''Goemon''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Goemon (universe)
|image            = [[File:Goemon Logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Konami<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = Konami<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres            = Action-adventure<br>Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mr. Goemon}}'' (1986)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Mr. Goemon'' (2015)}}
'''''Goemon''''' ({{ja|がんばれゴエモン|Ganbare Goemon}}, ''Go For It, Goemon!'') is an action-adventure series made by [[Konami]]. Although Konami mostly regards the series as largely too culturally based to be released worldwide, several games have been released to the west: one for the Super NES (''The Legend of the Mystical Ninja'' in 1991), two for the Nintendo 64 (''Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon'' in 1997, and ''Goemon's Great Adventure'' in 1999), and two for the Game Boy (the first in 1991, as part of ''Konami GB Collection Vol. 3'', and ''Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon'' in 1997, the former of which was released in Europe but not in America). The series is mainly action-adventure oriented, although the series has dipped its toes into other genres, such as role-playing games and puzzle games. A spiritual successor to this series published by [[Good-Feel]] in 2023 was made by the original team under the name ''Mameda no Bakeru''.
The main protagonist, the titular [[Goemon]], appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as a Mii Swordfighter Costume as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 3}}.
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===''Power Pros''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Power Pros (universe)
|image            = [[File:Power Pros logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Power Pros Production<br>Joymoa
|publisher        = Konami<br>2K Sports
|genres            = Sports
|originconsole    = Super Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū '94'' (1994) {{flag|japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Powerful Pro Yakyū 2024-2025'' (2024) {{flag|japan}}
}}
'''''Power Pros''''', known in Japan as '''''eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball''''' (formerly {{ja|実況パワフルプロ野球|Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū}}, ''Live Powerful Pro Baseball'') is a long-running series of {{iw|wikipedia|baseball}} video games created by [[Konami]]. The series is known for its heavily stylized designs, and fast-paced and deep gameplay. Most games in the series acquired the rights to use the official branding of real baseball leagues around the world, including {{iw|wikipedia|Nippon Professional Baseball}}, {{iw|wikipedia|Major League Baseball}}, {{iw|wikipedia|Korea Baseball Organization}}, {{iw|wikipedia|World Baseball Classic}}, and all of their associated players' unions. Spin-offs were also made such as the more realistic ''{{iw|wikipedia|Professional Baseball Spirits}}'' series of baseball simulations and the handheld exclusive ''{{iw|wikipedia|Power Pro Kun Pocket}}'' series.
The series is one of Konami's most popular game series, although it is not widely available outside of Japan. The main character, Power Pro-Kun, is known as Konami's mascot character, much like Nintendo's Mario and Sega's Sonic.
Power Pro-Kun, Aoi Hayakawa, & Mamoru Ikari were added as a combined [[spirit]] in ''Ultimate'' via the [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]] [[Spirit Board]] event in January, 2024.
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===''Daemon X Machina''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Daemon X Machina (universe)
|image            = [[File:Daemon X Machina logo.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Marvelous
|publisher        = Marvelous<br>Nintendo<br>Xseed Games
|genres            = Action<br>Third-person shooter
|originconsole    = Switch
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Daemon X Machina}}'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Daemon X Machina}}'' (2019)
}}
'''''Daemon X Machina''''' ({{ja|デモンエクスマキナ|Demon Ekusu Makina}}, ''Daemon X Machina'') is a third-person shooter mecha video game. In the game, the player avatar pilots a mech known as an Arsenal as part of The Outers. In these mechs, the player fight against hostile AI turned haywire by energy radiating from the moon.
Four spirits of characters and their respective Arsenals were added via the [[Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA]] [[Spirit Board]] event in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. These include Radiant Gleam, Kloster (Grief), Bullet Walker (Brigadier General), and High Line (Guns Empress).
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===''No More Heroes''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = No More Heroes (universe)
|image            = [[File:No More Heroes logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Grasshopper Manufacture<br>feelplus<br>AQ Interactive
|publisher        = Grasshopper Manufacture<br>Marvelous<br>Various
|genres            = Action-adventure<br>Hack and slash
|originconsole    = Wii
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|No More Heroes|video game}}'' (2007)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|No More Heroes III}}'' (2021)
}}
'''''No More Heroes''''' ({{ja|ノーモア★ヒーローズ|Nō Moa Hīrōzu}}, ''No More Heroes'') is a series of action-adventure hack and slash games starring [[Travis Touchdown]], who inadvertently becomes involved in the United Assassins Association and seeks to hunt down assassins of a higher rank to prevent other assassins from targeting him.
On October 3rd, 2020, it was announced that Travis Touchdown will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Additionally, three spirits from ''No More Heroes III'' were added via the [[No More Heroes 3]] [[Spirit Board]] event. These include Travis Touchdown, upgradable into his Full Armor from ''No More Heroes III'', and FU.
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===''Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (universe)
|image            = [[File:Sakuna Of Rice and Ruin logo.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Edelweiss
|publisher        = Marvelous<br>Xseed Games
|genres            = Action role-playing<br>Simulation
|originconsole    = Microsoft Windows<br>PlayStation 4<br>Switch
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}}'' (2020)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin}}'' (2020)
}}
'''''Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin''''' ({{ja|天穂のサクナヒメ|Tensui no Sakuna-hime}}, ''Princess Sakuna of the Heavens'') is an action role-playing simulation video game. In the game, the player controls the goddess Princess Sakuna, who must fend off the demons of Isle of Demons while also looking after a small group of humans.
Three spirits of characters were added via the [[Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin]] [[Spirit Board]] event in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. These include Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama.
With the addition of downloadable content, ''Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin'' is currently the newest universe to be represented in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as it released nearly 2 years after the release of ''Ultimate''. It is also the first universe in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series to have debuted in the 2020s.
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===''Doom''===
{{redirect|Doom|other uses|Doom (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Doom (universe)
|image            = [[File:Doom logo.svg|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = id Software
|publisher        = id Software<br>GT Interactive Software<br>Activision<br>Bethesda Softworks
|genres            = First-person shooter
|originconsole    = MS-DOS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Doom|1993 video game}}'' (1993)
|latestinstallment = ''Legacy of Rust'' (2024)
}}
'''''Doom''''' ({{ja|ドゥーム|Doūmu}}, ''Doom'') is a series of first-person shooter games developed by id Software. The story revolves around a space marine, called Doom Guy or the Doom Slayer, and his eternal conflict against invading demons from Hell threatening Earth and Mars.
On October 5th, 2021, it was announced that the [[Doom Slayer]], the main character, will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Gunner.
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===''The Elder Scrolls''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = The Elder Scrolls (universe)
|image            = [[File:The Elder Scrolls logo.svg|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Bethesda Softworks<br>Various
|publisher        = Bethesda Softworks
|genres            = Action role-playing
|originconsole    = MS-DOS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Elder Scrolls: Arena}}'' (1994)
|latestinstallment = ''The Elder Scrolls: Castles'' (2024)
}}
'''''The Elder Scrolls''''' is a series of fantasy role-playing games primarily developed and produced by Bethesda. Players take control of several characters and play through major events in a fantasy world on the continent known as Tamriel. The series is notable for being among the earliest true open-world games in the industry. While the series has more games than it, the most popular game (and the one currently represented in ''Super Smash Bros.'') in the series is ''The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'', in which the player must stop the dragon Alduin from destroying the world.
On June 28th, 2021, it was announced that the [[Dragonborn]] (also known as the Dovahkiin), the player character of ''Skyrim'', will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
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===''Fallout''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Fallout (universe)
|image            = [[File:Fallout logo.svg|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Bethesda Softworks<br>Interplay Productions<br>Obsidian Entertainment
|publisher        = Bethesda Softworks<br>Interplay Productions
|genres            = First-person shooter<br>Role-playing
|originconsole    = MS-DOS<br>Microsoft Windows
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Fallout|video game}}'' (1997)
|latestinstallment = ''Fallout Shelter Online'' (2020)
}}
'''''Fallout''''' is a series of role-playing games developed by {{s|wikipedia|Interplay Entertainment}} (later {{s|wikipedia|Bethesda Softworks}}). The series revolves around an alternate timeline America that has been ravaged by nuclear war and follows the story of the survivors living their lives in the apocalyptic wastelands. The series started as top-down, turn-based role-playing games with an isometric view and has evolved to feature first-person shooter elements since ''Fallout 3''. The series is particularly known for its dialogue writing, with extensive branching conversation options that often lead to different outcomes that sometimes affect the story.
On June 22nd, 2020, it was announced that [[Vault Boy]], the mascot of the series, will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Gunner.
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==[[Sega]] series==
===''13 Sentinels''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = 13 Sentinels (universe)
|image            = [[File:13 Sentinels logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Vanillaware
|publisher        = Atlus<br>Sega
|genres            = Adventure<br>Real-time strategy
|originconsole    = PlayStation 4
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim}}'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim'' (2019)
}}
'''''13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim''''' ({{ja|十三機兵防衛圏|Jūsan Kihei Bōeiken}}, ''13 Machine Soldier Defense Zone'') is an adventure real-time strategy game developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus and Sega. The game sees the player take controls of 13 different characters in a mystery-adventure narrative interspersed with a real-time strategy "Destruction mode."
The 13 Sentinel Pilots were all added as a single combined spirit in ''Ultimate'' via the [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]] [[Spirit Board]] event in January, 2024.
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===''After Burner''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = After Burner (universe)
|image            = [[File:After Burner logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = [[Sega]]<br>Various
|publisher        = Sega<br>Sunsoft<br>Tengen<br>Activision<br>MCM Software
|genres            = Combat flight simulator
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|After Burner}}'' (1987)
|latestinstallment = ''3D After Burner II'' (2013)
}}
'''''After Burner''''' ({{ja|アフターバーナー| Afutā Bānā}}, ''After Burner'') is a series of combat flight simulation games by Sega.
The series is represented in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' via a remix from the {{uv|Bayonetta}} series titled ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Bayonetta|After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)}}'', which plays on [[Umbra Clock Tower]]. It is also referenced through the name of [[Bayonetta]]'s aerial side special, [[After Burner Kick]].
''{{SSBUMusicLink|Bayonetta|After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)}}'' returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' on the same stage.
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{{Infobox Series
|title            = Alpha Mission (universe)
|title            = Alpha Mission (universe)
|image            = [[File:Alpha Mission logo.jpg|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Alpha Mission logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
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|publisher        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher        = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres            = Fighting
|genres            = Fighting
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Neo Geo MVS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Art of Fighting}}'' (1992)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Art of Fighting}}'' (1992)
|latestinstallment = ''Art of Fighting Anthology'' (2007)
|latestinstallment = ''Art of Fighting Anthology'' (2007)
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'''''Art of Fighting''''' ({{ja|龍虎の拳|Ryūko no Ken}}, ''Fist of Dragon and Tiger'') is series of 2D competitive fighting games created by SNK starting in 1992. This trilogy was the second fighting game series created by SNK after ''Fatal Fury: King of Fighters'', and the first two games are prequels to the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series, being set between the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is based around the travels of its protagonist, [[Ryo Sakazaki]], who is one of SNK's most prominent fighting game characters.
'''''Art of Fighting''''' ({{ja|龍虎の拳|Ryūko no Ken}}, ''Fist of Dragon and Tiger'') is series of 2D competitive fighting games created by SNK starting in 1992. This trilogy was the second fighting game series created by SNK after ''Fatal Fury: King of Fighters'', and the first two games are prequels to the {{uv|Fatal Fury}} series, being set between the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is based around the travels of its protagonist, [[Ryo Sakazaki]], who is one of SNK's most prominent fighting game characters.


Ryo Sakazaki, Yuri Sakazaki, and King appear as background characters in the [[King of Fighters Stadium]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with Ryo also appearing as a Mii Brawler costume and spirit. Geese Howard's spirit battle also takes partly from his appearance as a secret boss in ''Art of Fighting 2''. There are additionally two music tracks from the series: a remix of the series' main theme, titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|ART of FIGHT - Art of Fighting}}'', and the ''Fatal Fury Special'' rendition of the same song, titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Art of Fighting Ver.230000000.0 - FATAL FURY SPECIAL}}''.
Ryo Sakazaki, Yuri Sakazaki, and King appear as background characters in the [[King of Fighters Stadium]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with Ryo also appearing as a Mii Brawler costume and spirit. Geese Howard's Spirit Battle also takes partly from his appearance as a secret boss in ''Art of Fighting 2''. There are additionally two music tracks from the series: a remix of the series' main theme, titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|ART of FIGHT - Art of Fighting}}'', and the ''Fatal Fury Special'' rendition of the same song, titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Art of Fighting Ver.230000000.0 - FATAL FURY SPECIAL}}''.
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|genres            = Platformer
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Athena (video game)}}'' (1986)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Athena|video game}}'' (1986)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Athena'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Athena'' (2018)
}}
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===''Ikari Warriors''===
===''Ikari Warriors''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = Ikari Warriors (universe)
|title             = Ikari Warriors (universe)
|image = [[File:Ikari Warriors Logo.jpg|250px]]
|image             = [[File:Ikari Warriors Logo.jpg|250px]]
|developer = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Run-and-gun
|genres           = Run-and-gun
|originconsole = Arcade
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Ikari Warriors}}'' (1986)
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Ikari Warriors}}'' (1986)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Ikari III -The Rescue-'' (2020)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Ikari III -The Rescue-'' (2020)
}}
}}


'''''Ikari Warriors''''' ({{ja|怒|Ikari}}, ''Fury'') is a series of vertically-scrolling shooter games developed by SNK. The eponymous "Ikari Warriors", Ralf Jones and Clark Still (originally called Paul and Vince in the first game's Western release), are two mercenaries-for-hire who battle through enemies to reach the village of Ikari. The games were heavily influenced by the ''{{s|wikipedia|Rambo}}'' franchise. Both Ralf and Clark have continued to make appearances in ''The King of Fighters'', and have appeared in ''Metal Slug'' as well since its sixth installment.  
'''''Ikari Warriors''''' ({{ja|怒|Ikari}}, ''Fury'') is a series of vertically-scrolling shooter games developed by SNK. The eponymous "Ikari Warriors", Ralf Jones and Clark Still (originally called Paul and Vince in the first game's Western release), are two mercenaries-for-hire who battle through enemies to reach the village of Ikari. The games were heavily influenced by the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rambo|franchise}}'' franchise. Both Ralf and Clark have continued to make appearances in ''The King of Fighters'', and have appeared in ''Metal Slug'' as well since its sixth installment.  


Both Ralf Jones and Clark Still appear as background characters in the [[King of Fighters Stadium]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as well as a shared spirit. The series is also represented with ''The King of Fighters XIV'' rendition of the theme "Ikari", titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|IKARI - KOF XIV}}''.
Both Ralf Jones and Clark Still appear as background characters in the [[King of Fighters Stadium]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as well as a shared spirit. The series is also represented with ''The King of Fighters XIV'' rendition of the theme "Ikari", titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|IKARI - KOF XIV}}''.
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===''The King of Fighters''===
===''The King of Fighters''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = The King of Fighters (universe)
|title             = The King of Fighters (universe)
|image = [[File:The King of Fighters Logo.svg|250px]]
|image             = [[File:The King of Fighters Logo.svg|250px]]
|developer = SNK<br>Eolith<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer         = SNK<br>Eolith<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher         = SNK<br>Atlus<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Fighting
|genres           = Fighting
|originconsole = Arcade
|originconsole     = Neo Geo MVS
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The King of Fighters '94}}'' (1994)
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The King of Fighters '94}}'' (1994)
|latestinstallment = ''The King of Fighters for Girls'' (2019) {{flag|Japan}}}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The King of Fighters XV}}'' (2022)
}}
'''''The King of Fighters''''' ({{ja|ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ|Za Kingu Obu Faitāzu}}, ''The King of Fighters'') is a long-running fighting game series by SNK that combines characters from many of their different franchises, including ''Fatal Fury'', ''Art of Fighting'', ''Psycho Soldier'', ''Samurai Shodown'', and ''Ikari Warriors'', as well as original characters. The series is known for its three-on-three team battles and extensive cast. The ''KOF'' series takes place in a timeline different than the ''Fatal Fury'' shared universe, whereas both the first two ''Fatal Fury'' and ''Art of Fighting'' storylines are being acknowledged while having their events' timelines reworked to match the characters' ages in this series.


'''''The King of Fighters''''' ({{ja|ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ|Za Kingu Obu Faitāzu}}, ''The King of Fighters'') is a long-running fighting game series by SNK that combines characters from many of their different franchises, including ''Fatal Fury'', ''Art of Fighting'', ''Psycho Soldier'', ''Samurai Shodown'', and ''Ikari Warriors'', as well as original characters. The series is known for its three-on-three team battles and extensive cast. The eponymous tournament is notable for playing host to sinister forces working behind the scenes, often working to awaken an entity known as Orochi, an avatar of Earth who is bent on annihilating humanity for its continuous destruction of the planet, or siphon its power for their own ends.
In ''Ultimate'', ''The King of Fighters'' is treated as Terry's secondary universe; it forms the basis for his stage, [[King of Fighters Stadium]], and five of the original characters from the series make cameos within the stage, those being Kyo Kusanagi, [[Iori Yagami]], Goro Daimon, Chang Koehan, and Choi Bounge. Kyo and Iori also appear as spirits. Iori also appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Brawler. [[King of Fighters Stadium#Background characters|Several characters from other SNK franchises]] also appear on King of Fighters Stadium using their designs from ''The King of Fighters'' series. [[List of SSBU Music (Fatal Fury series)|Eighteen music tracks]] from many ''The King of Fighters'' installments are also available, in addition to some music tracks from the ''Fatal Fury'' and ''Ikari Warriors'' series being included by way of preexisting remixes from ''The King of Fighters'' games. Takashi Kondo reprises his role in ''Smash'' since ''The King of Fighters XIV''.
 
In ''Ultimate'', ''The King of Fighters'' is treated as Terry's secondary universe; it forms the basis for his stage, [[King of Fighters Stadium]], and five of the original characters from the series make cameos within the stage, those being Kyo Kusanagi, [[Iori Yagami]], Goro Daimon, Chang Koehan, and Choi Bounge. Kyo and Iori also appear as spirits. Iori also appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Brawler. Several characters from other SNK franchises also appear on King of Fighters Stadium, using their designs from ''The King of Fighters'' series. Eighteen music tracks from many ''The King of Fighters'' installments are also available, in addition to four renditions of music tracks from the ''Fatal Fury'' and ''Ikari Warriors'' series.
 
====Games with elements from or in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series====
=====''The King of Fighters '94''=====
*Playable Characters:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}{{SSBU|Terry}}'s main appearance, which features darker colors than his previous appearances in ''Fatal Fury'', is based on his appearance here and, by proxy, the rest of the series throughout the 90's.
*Stage Elements:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Four characters that debuted in this game may appear in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium: Kyo Kusanagi, Goro Daimon, Chang Koehan, and Choi Bounge. In addition, all four have their appearances that debuted in this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Ralf and Clark, two other characters that may back in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium, use their appearances from this game.
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Ne! - KOF '94}}'''": This game's theme for the Women Fighters team. Sourced from this game.
*Spirits:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Kyo Kusanagi appears as a DLC Spirit.
=====''The King of Fighters '95''=====
*Stage Elements:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Iori Yagami, a character that may appear in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium, debuted in this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Athena Asamiya, a character that may appear in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium, uses her appearance from this game.
*Spirits:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Iori Yagami appears as a DLC Spirit.
=====''The King of Fighters '96''=====
*Stage Elements:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}The King of Fighters Stadium uses elements from this game's Kagura Stadium.
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Stormy Saxophone 2 - KOF '96}}'''": A remix of the theme for the Yagami team from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters '97''=====
*Stage Elements:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Billy Kane, a character that may appear in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium, uses his appearance from this game onward.
*Spirits:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Iori Yagami's spirit artwork comes from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters '98''=====
*Spirits:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Kyo Kusanagi's spirit artwork comes from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters '99''=====
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|176th Street - KOF '99}}'''": This game's theme for the Fatal Fury team. Sourced from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters 2000''=====
*Playable Characters:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}{{SSBU|Terry}}'s yellow alternate costume derives from his C+D palette from this game.
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Terry115 - KOF 2000}}'''": This game's theme for the Fatal Fury team. Sourced from this game.
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=====''The King of Fighters 2002''=====
*Playable Characters:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}{{SSBU|Terry}}'s brown and green alternate costumes are derived from his heavy punch and heavy kick alternate palettes respectively from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters XI''=====
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Street Dancer - KOF XI}}'''": This game's theme for the Fatal Fury team. Sourced from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters XII''=====
*Stages:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}The Stadium stage from this game serves as one of two main inspirations for the King of Fighters Stadium.
=====''The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match.''=====
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|DESERT REQUIEM ~Operation02UM~ - KOF 2002 UM}}'''": This game's theme for the Ikari Warriors team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|ESAKA!! - KOF 2002 UM}}'''": This game's theme for the Japan team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|KD-0079+ - KOF 2002 UM}}'''": This game's theme for the K' team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Undercover - KOF 2002 UM}}'''": This game's theme for the Agent team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Cutting Edge - KOF 2002 UM}}'''": The track played when fighting Krizalid. Sourced from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters XIII''=====
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|The Second Joker - KOF XIII}}'''": The track played when fighting Ash Crimson. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Esaka Continues... - KOF XIII}}'''": This game's theme for the Japan team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Wild Street - KOF XIII}}'''": This game's theme for the Fatal Fury team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Tame a Bad Boy - KOF XIII}}'''": This game's theme for the Kim team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|KDD-0063 - KOF XIII}}'''": This game's theme for the K' team. Sourced from this game.
=====''The King of Fighters XIV''=====
*Playable Characters:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}{{SSBU|Terry}}'s voice actor from this game, Takashi Kondō, reprises his role as Terry.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}The "Hungry Wolf" logo on the hat {{SSBU|Terry}} wears for his yellow alternate costume comes from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}{{SSBU|Terry}}'s [[Triple Wolf]] incorporates Terry's unique voice lines for an EX Buster Wolf from this game.
*Stages:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}The Antonov Super Arena from this game serves as one of two main inspirations for the King of Fighters Stadium.
*Stage Elements:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}Rock Howard, Blue Mary, Ryuji Yamakazi, and King, characters that may appear in the background of the King of Fighters Stadium, use their appearances from this game.
*Music:
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Kuri Kinton Flavor - KOF XIV}}'''": The track that plays on the Transcontinental Railroad stage. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Soy Sauce for Geese - KOF XIV}}'''": The track that plays whenever Terry Bogard and Geese Howard fight against one another. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|W.W.III - KOF XIV}}'''": Whip's theme in this game. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|New Order - KOF XIV}}'''": The track that plays whenever Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami fight against one another. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Yappari ESAKA - KOF XIV}}'''": This game's theme for the Japan team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Departure from South Town - KOF XIV}}'''": This game's theme for the Fatal Fury team. Sourced from this game.
**{{gameIcon|ssbu}}"'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|IKARI - KOF XIV}}'''": The track that plays whenever Ralf Jones and Clark Still fight against one another. Sourced from this game.


===''Metal Slug''===
===''Metal Slug''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = Metal Slug (universe)
|title             = Metal Slug (universe)
|image = [[File:Metal Slug logo.png|250px]]
|image             = [[File:Metal Slug logo.png|250px]]
|developer = Nazca Corporation<br>SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer         = Nazca Corporation<br>SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = Nazca Corporation<br>SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher         = Nazca Corporation<br>SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Run-and-gun
|genres           = Run-and-gun
|originconsole = Arcade
|originconsole     = Neo Geo MVS
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Metal Slug|1996 video game}}'' (1996)
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Slug|1996 video game}}'' (1996)
|latestinstallment = ''Metal Slug Infinity'' (2019)}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Metal Slug Tactics}}'' (2024)}}


'''''Metal Slug''''' ({{ja|メタルスラッグ|Metaru Suraggu}}, ''Metal Slug'') is a series of run-and-gun shooters. Known for their fluid animation and two-player co-op gameplay, the series involves a small team of soldiers called the Peregrine Falcons traveling the world to defeat mysterious enemy factions (most notably the military madman General Morden and the Rebel Army and the alien invaders known as Mars People, though in ''Metal Slug 5'' the main enemies are the mysterious Ptolemaic Army and in '' Metal Slug 6'' the Rebel army and the Mars People made a alliance with the Peregrine Falcons to stand over the outbreak of a new alien invasion knows as The Invaders), wielding semi-automatic handguns and a small tank known as SV-001 (the eponymous "Metal Slug"). As each stage progresses, they acquire more powerful weapons and tanks until confronting the final enemy. The characters of ''Metal Slug'' make common appearances in ''The King of Fighters'', and starting with ''Metal Slug 6'', the series also crosses over with ''Ikari Warriors''.
'''''Metal Slug''''' ({{ja|メタルスラッグ|Metaru Suraggu}}, ''Metal Slug'') is a series of run-and-gun shooters. Known for their fluid animation and two-player co-op gameplay, the series involves a small team of soldiers called the Peregrine Falcons and the SPARROWS under the command of the Regular Army as they travel the world to defeat mysterious enemy factions (most notably the military madman General Morden and the Rebel Army and the alien invaders known as Mars People, though in ''Metal Slug 5'' the main enemies are the mysterious Ptolemaic Army and in '' Metal Slug 6'' the Rebel army and the Mars People made a alliance with the Peregrine Falcons to stand over the outbreak of a new alien invasion knows as The Invaders), wielding semi-automatic handguns and a small tank known as SV-001 (the eponymous "Metal Slug"). As each stage progresses, they acquire more powerful weapons and tanks until confronting the final enemy. The characters of ''Metal Slug'' make common appearances in ''The King of Fighters'', and starting with ''Metal Slug 6'', the series also crosses over with ''Ikari Warriors''.


''Metal Slug'' is represented in ''Smash Ultimate'' through five music tracks playable on the ''King of Fighters Stadium'' stage: ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Main Theme of Metal Slug - METAL SLUG}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Assault Theme - METAL SLUG 1-3}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Final Attack - METAL SLUG 1-6}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Judgment - METAL SLUG 2}}'', and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Blue Water Fangs (The Island of Dr. Moreau) - METAL SLUG 3}}''.
''Metal Slug'' is represented in ''Smash Ultimate'' through five music tracks playable on the ''King of Fighters Stadium'' stage: ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Main Theme of Metal Slug - METAL SLUG}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Assault Theme - METAL SLUG 1-3}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Final Attack - METAL SLUG 1-6}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Judgment - METAL SLUG 2}}'', and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Blue Water Fangs (The Island of Dr. Moreau) - METAL SLUG 3}}''.
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===''Psycho Soldier''===
===''Psycho Soldier''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = Psycho Soldier (universe)
|title             = Psycho Soldier (universe)
|image = [[File:Psycho Soldier logo.png|250px]]
|image             = [[File:Psycho Soldier logo.png|250px|class=sprite]]
|developer = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Action platformer
|genres           = Action platformer
|originconsole = Arcade
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Psycho Soldier}}'' (1987) <!--Despite several English sources listing the game's Japanese release year as 1986, most Japanese sources list a 1987 release year instead. This is most evident by the game's copyright info, which has the copyright listed as "1987", even in the Japanese version.-->
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Psycho Soldier}}'' (1987) <!--Despite several English sources listing the game's Japanese release year as 1986, most Japanese sources list a 1987 release year instead. This is most evident by the game's copyright info, which has the copyright listed as "1987", even in the Japanese version.-->
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Psycho Soldier'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''Arcade Archives Psycho Soldier'' (2019)
}}
}}
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===''Samurai Shodown''===
===''Samurai Shodown''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = Samurai Shodown (universe)
|title             = Samurai Shodown (universe)
|image = [[File:SamuraiShodown.png|250px]]
|image             = [[File:SamuraiShodown.png|250px]]
|developer = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|developer         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|publisher         = SNK<br>Hamster Corporation
|genres = Fighting
|genres           = Fighting
|originconsole = Arcade
|originconsole     = Neo Geo MVS
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Samurai Shodown|1993 video game}}'' (1993)
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Samurai Shodown|1993 video game}}'' (1993)
|latestinstallment = ''Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection'' (2020)}}
|latestinstallment = ''Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection'' (2020)}}


'''''Samurai Shodown''''' ({{ja|サムライスピリッツ|Samurai Supirittsu}}, ''Samurai Spirits'') is a weapon-based fighting game series made by SNK. The games are set in Japan in the late 18th century, involving the main protagonist Haohmaru and various other characters doing battle against dark forces threatening to spread their evil into the mortal world, such as the malevolent deity Ambrosia, who manipulates extremists like the sorcerer Shiro Amakusa to do its bidding. The earlier titles in the series are also well-known for their poor English translations at times. Despite the name of the series, most of the characters are not samurai in the traditional sense.  
'''''Samurai Shodown''''' ({{ja|サムライスピリッツ|Samurai Supirittsu}}, ''Samurai Spirits'') is a weapon-based fighting game series made by SNK. The games are set in Japan in the late 18th century, involving the main protagonist Haohmaru and various other characters doing battle against dark forces threatening to spread their evil into the mortal world, such as the malevolent deity Ambrosia, who manipulates extremists like the sorcerer Shiro Amakusa to do its bidding. The hallmark of the series is the incredibly high damage on all moves. This makes most matches over in a few good hits, naturally encouraging a slower, more defense and patience based playstyle. The earlier titles in the series are also well-known for their poor English translations at times. Despite the name of the series, most of the characters are not samurai in the traditional sense.  


In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[Nakoruru]] appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Swordfighter, and she appears as a spirit along with Haohmaru. The series is also represented with three music tracks from the first installment: ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Tuna - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Tuna}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Banquet of Nature - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Banquet of Nature}}'', and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Gaia - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Gaia}}''.
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[Nakoruru]] appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Swordfighter, and she appears as a spirit along with Haohmaru. The series is also represented with three music tracks from the first installment: ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Tuna - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Tuna}}'', ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Banquet of Nature - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Banquet of Nature}}'', and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Fatal Fury|Gaia - SAMURAI SHODOWN|Gaia}}''.
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==Ubisoft series==
==[[Square Enix]] series==
 
===''Bravely Default''===
{{Infobox Series
|image            = [[File:Bravely Default logo.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|title            = Bravely Default (universe)
|developer        = Silicon Studio<br>Claytechworks
|publisher        = Square Enix<br>Nintendo
|genres            = Role-playing
|originconsole    = 3DS
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bravely Default}}'' (2012)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bravely Default II}}'' (2021)}}
'''''Bravely Default''''' ({{ja|ブレイブリーデフォルト|Bureiburī Deforuto}}, ''Bravely Default'') is a series of role-playing games developed by {{iw|wikipedia|Silicon Studio}} and published by [[Square Enix]] in Japan, with [[Nintendo]] publishing in all other regions. Originally conceived as a sequel to ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light}}'', the connections to the {{uv|Final Fantasy}} franchise were eventually dropped in favor of original characters and settings. Battles are turn based, with the unique twist of being able to brave or default every turn. Brave Points (BP) must be spent to attack, or "Brave" enemies, and more available BP means more chances to attack. The player can even go into negative BP, but are then unable to perform any action until the BP balance reaches 0 again. BP will restore naturally, or the player can choose to "Default," which reduces damage taken and replenishes BP quicker. The games also utilize a job system where players battle the holders of Asterisks, items that grant jobs, in order to claim them and thereby use those jobs for themselves, granting their characters special abilities in battle.
 
On February 23, 2021, it was announced that spirits from ''Bravely Default II'', the third game in the series, would introduced via the [[Spirit Board]] event simply titled [[BRAVELY DEFAULT II]] on February 26 as a tie-in to the game's release. All four protagonists are available in pairs: Seth & Gloria and Elvis & Adelle.
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===''Mana''===
{{Infobox Series
|image            = [[File:Trials of Mana.png|250px]]
|title            = Mana (universe)
|developer        = Square Enix<br>Square<br>Brownie Brown
|publisher        = Square Enix<br>Square<br>Nintendo
|genres            = Action role-playing
|originconsole    = Game Boy
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Adventure}}'' (1991)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Visions of Mana}}'' (2024)
}}
'''''Mana''''' ({{ja|聖剣伝説|Seiken Densetsu}}, ''The Legend of the Sacred Sword'') is a series of action role-playing games created by [[Square Enix]] (formerly Squaresoft). The series was originally developed as a supplemental storyline to {{uv|Final Fantasy}}, but elements of that series were dropped from the second installment, ''Secret of Mana'', onwards. The series often revolves around the Mana Tree, the Mana Sword, and the forces trying to steal and harness its power. The series is considered a pioneer of the action RPG genre with the introduction of a real-time battle system reminiscent of top-down ''The Legend of Zelda'' games.
 
On April 21, 2020, it was announced that spirits from the 2020 remake of ''Trials of Mana'' would be added via the [[Spirit Board]] event [[The Spirits of Mana]] event on April 24 as a tie-in to the remake's release on the same day. All six protagonists are featured in three pairs: Duran & Angela, Kevin & Charlotte, and Hawkeye & Riesz, with each pairing representing one of the three storylines of ''Trials of Mana''.
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===''Octopath Traveler''===
{{Infobox Series
|image            = [[File:Octopath-traveler-logo.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|title            = Octopath Traveler (universe)
|developer        = Square Enix<br>Division 11<br>Acquire
|publisher        = Square Enix<br>Nintendo
|genres            = Role-playing
|originconsole    = Switch
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Octopath Traveler}}'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Octopath Traveler II}}'' (2023)
}}
'''''Octopath Traveler''''' ({{ja|オクトパス トラベラー|Okutopasu Toraberā}}, ''Octopath Traveler'') is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Square Enix and Acquire, conceived from the same producer who previously worked on the ''Bravely Default'' series on Nintendo 3DS. In the game, the player controls a set of eight characters (Ophilia, Cyrus, Tressa, Olberic, Primrose, Alfyn, Therion, and H'aanit, their first names spelling out O-C-T-O-P-A-T-H) through the land of Orsterra, with each character having their own storyline, archetype, and abilities. The game has an "HD-2D" diorama art-style for the backgrounds with sprites used for the characters both in and out of battle. The original game is among the top twenty-five best selling titles on Nintendo Switch with over two million copies sold, a prequel, ''Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent'', released on October 28, 2020, and a sequel, ''Octopath Traveler II'', released on February 24, 2023.
 
On July 7, 2020, it was revealed that spirits featuring the eight playable characters in ''Octopath Traveler'' would be added via the [[Spirit Board]] event [[Second Anniversary of OCTOPATH TRAVELER]] on July 10. The spirits would see each of the eight playable characters split into four pairs, these pairs being Olberic & Primrose, Tressa & Cyrus, Alfyn & Therion, and H'aanit & Ophilia.
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==[[Ubisoft]] series==
===''Assassin's Creed''===
===''Assassin's Creed''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Assassin's Creed (universe)
|title            = Assassin's Creed (universe)
|image            = [[File:Assassin%27s Creed Logo.svg|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Assassin%27s Creed Logo.svg|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer        = Ubisoft
|developer        = Ubisoft
|publisher        = Ubisoft
|publisher        = Ubisoft
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|originconsole    = Xbox 360<br>PlayStation 3
|originconsole    = Xbox 360<br>PlayStation 3
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Assassin's Creed|video game}}'' (2007)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Assassin's Creed|video game}}'' (2007)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Assassin's Creed Odyssey}}'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Assassin's Creed Mirage}}'' (2023)
}}
}}
'''''Assassin's Creed''''' ({{ja|アサシンクリード|Asashin Kurīdo}}, ''Assassin Creed'') is a series of stealth action-adventure games developed by Ubisoft. The series follows the millennia-long clash between two factions: the Assassins and the Knights Templar, as Desmond Miles experiences the life of his ancestors to uncover their hidden secrets in the (then) near-future of 2012.
'''''Assassin's Creed''''' ({{ja|アサシンクリード|Asashin Kurīdo}}, ''Assassin Creed'') is a series of stealth action-adventure games developed by Ubisoft. The series follows the millennia-long clash between two factions: the Assassins and the Knights Templar, as Desmond Miles experiences the lives of his ancestors to uncover their hidden secrets in the (then) near-future of 2012.


On January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] would be a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC.
On January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|Altaïr]] would be a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC.


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===''Rabbids''===
===''Rabbids''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Rabbids (universe)
|title            = Rabbids (universe)
|image            = [[File:Raving Rabbids logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Raving Rabbids logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Ubisoft
|developer        = Ubisoft<br>Headstrong Games
|publisher        = Ubisoft
|publisher        = Ubisoft
|genres            = Party
|genres            = Party<br>Turn-based strategy<br>Educational<br>FMV Game
|originconsole    = Game Boy Advance
|originconsole    = Game Boy Advance
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rayman Raving Rabbids|handheld game}}'' (2006)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Rayman Raving Rabbids|handheld game}}'' (2006)
|latestinstallment = ''Rabbids Coding!'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope}}'' (2022)
}}
}}
'''''Rabbids'''''  ({{ja|ラビッツ・パーティー|Rabittsu pātī}},  ''Rabbits Party''; '''''Les Lapins Crétins''''' (''The Moronic Rabbits'') in French) is a multimedia franchise that began as a spinoff of the ''Rayman'' series before branching off into its own separate universe. The series follows the various antics of the titular Rabbids, a race of crazed rabbit-like creatures that spout gibberish and cause mischief wherever they go. The ''Rabbids'' series and the ''Super Mario'' series crossed over in the turn-based strategy game ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle}}'', in which a device called the "SupaMerge" hits the Rabbids' Time-Washing Machine and transports them to the Mushroom Kingdom, merging them with various objects found therein.  
'''''Rabbids'''''  ({{ja|ラビッツ・パーティー|Rabittsu pātī}},  ''Rabbits Party''; '''''Lapins Crétins''''' (''Moronic Rabbits'') in French) is a multimedia franchise that began as a spinoff of the ''Rayman'' series before branching off into its own separate universe. The series follows the various antics of the titular Rabbids, a race of crazed rabbit-like creatures that spout gibberish and cause mischief wherever they go. The ''Rabbids'' series and the ''Super Mario'' series crossed over in the turn-based strategy series ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario + Rabbids|series}}'', in which a device called the "SupaMerge" hits the Rabbids' Time-Washing Machine and transports them to the Mushroom Kingdom, merging them with various objects found therein.  


Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Kong from ''Kingdom Battle'' appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the latter using his design from ''Kingdom Battle's'' "Donkey Kong Adventure" DLC. Additionally, on January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that [[Rabbid]] headgear would be a Mii Costume as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC.
Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Kong from ''Kingdom Battle'' appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the latter using his design from ''Kingdom Battle's'' "Donkey Kong Adventure" DLC expansion. Additionally, on January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that [[Rabbid]]s headgear would be a Mii Costume as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC.


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'''''Rayman''''' ({{ja|レイマン|Reiman}}, ''Rayman'') is a platformer franchise focusing on the limbless hero Rayman as he protects his world against everything from robot pirates to psychotic bunnies.
'''''Rayman''''' ({{ja|レイマン|Reiman}}, ''Rayman'') is a platformer franchise focusing on the limbless hero Rayman as he protects his world against everything from robot pirates to psychotic bunnies.


The titular character, alongside his best friend Globox and the barbarian princess Barbara from ''Rayman Legends'', appear as trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
The main titular protagonist, alongside his best friend Globox and the barbarian princess Barbara from ''Rayman Legends'', appear as trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.


Rayman returns as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Rayman returns as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
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==Others==
==Others==
===''BIT.TRIP''===
===''BIT.TRIP''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title            = BIT.TRIP (universe)
|title            = BIT.TRIP (universe)
|image            = [[File:BIT TRIP logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:BIT TRIP logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Gaijin Games<br>Choice Provisions
|developer        = Choice Provisions
|publisher        = Aksys Games<br>Arc System Works<br>Gaijin Games<br>Choice Provisions
|publisher        = Aksys Games<br>Arc System Works<br>Choice Provisions
|genres            = Music
|genres            = Music
|originconsole    = Wii (WiiWare)
|originconsole    = Wii (WiiWare)
|firstinstallment  = ''[[wikipedia:Bit.Trip Beat|BIT.TRIP BEAT]]'' (2009)
|firstinstallment  = ''[[wikipedia:Bit.Trip Beat|BIT.TRIP BEAT]]'' (2009)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Runner3}}'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|BIT.TRIP RERUNNER}}'' (2023)
}}
}}
'''''BIT.TRIP''''' is a series of rhythm games by independent developer Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions) starring an entity known as CommanderVideo.
'''''BIT.TRIP''''' is a series of rhythm games by independent developer Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions) starring an entity known as CommanderVideo.
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The character Goligan appears as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.
The character Goligan appears as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''.
A remix of the title theme from the first 3DS installment, known simply as ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Culdcept}}'' plays on the [[Boxing Ring]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.  
A remix of the title theme from the first 3DS installment, known simply as ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Culdcept}}'', plays on the [[Boxing Ring]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.  


Goligan returns as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as well as Culdra, the goddess and mascot of the series, and Allen, the main protagonist of ''{{s|wikipedia|Culdcept Revolt}}''.
Goligan returns as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', as well as Culdra, the goddess and mascot of the series, and Allen, the main protagonist of ''{{s|wikipedia|Culdcept Revolt}}''.
The ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Culdcept}}'' track returns. Additionally, two tracks from ''Culdcept Revolt'' are added, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Revolt -Striving for Hope-}}'' and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Worthy Rival Battle}}''. All three tracks only play on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.
The ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Culdcept}}'' track returns. Additionally, two tracks from ''Culdcept Revolt'' are added, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Revolt -Striving for Hope-}}'' and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Worthy Rival Battle}}''. All three tracks play on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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|originconsole    = Xbox One<br>Microsoft Windows
|originconsole    = Xbox One<br>Microsoft Windows
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Cuphead}}'' (2017)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Cuphead}}'' (2017)
|latestinstallment = ''Cuphead: Tesla Edition'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Cuphead}}'' (2017)<!--The Tesla edition does not count, this is because it is a part of the game and a completely independent edition.-->
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'''''Cuphead''''' ({{ja|カップヘッド|Kappuheddo}}, ''Cuphead'') is a 2D sidescrolling run-and-gun platformer developed by the Canada-based StudioMDHR and inspired by series such as ''Contra'', ''Gunstar Heroes'', and ''Gradius''. Notably, the art style is rooted in 1930s rubber-hose cartoons inspired by the works of Disney and Fleischer Studios. The story follows two brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, who live on the Inkwell Isles. After gambling with the Devil and losing their souls, they are forced to battle the Devil's debtors across the Inkwell Isles in order to return their Soul Contracts and save themselves. A downloadable expansion titled ''The Delicious Last Course'' was released on June 30th, 2022, which adds Ms. Chalice as an additional playable character, a new Inkwell Isle, and a new story involving collecting ingredients for the jolly Chef Saltbaker.


'''''Cuphead''''' ({{ja|カップヘッド|Kappuheddo}}, ''Cuphead'') is a 2D sidescrolling run-and-gun platformer developed by the Canada-based StudioMDHR and inspired by series such as ''Contra'', ''Gunstar Heroes'', and ''Gradius''. Notably, the art style is rooted in 1930s rubber-hose cartoons inspired by the works of Disney and Fleischer Studios. The story follows two brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, who lost their souls in a bet with the Devil and are sent on a quest to collect the soul contracts of debtors across their homeland, Inkwell Isle, in order to save their own souls.
On January 16th, 2020, it was announced that [[Cuphead]] would be a Mii Fighter Costume for the Mii Gunner as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC, with a unique introduction scene based on the storybook opening of the original game. The Mii Costume is bundled with the music track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}'', the boss theme for Cagney Carnation, which can play on stages under the categories of "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." Later, on February 11th, 2020, it was announced that the [[Spirit Board]] event [[Ready? Wallop!]] would start on February 14th of the same year, featuring [[spirit]]s for Cuphead, Mugman, King Dice, and the Devil.
 
On January 16th, 2020, it was announced that [[Cuphead]] would be a Mii Fighter Costume for the Mii Gunner as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 5}} of DLC. The Mii Costume is bundled with the music track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|Floral Fury}}'', the boss theme for Cagney Carnation. Later, on February 11th, 2020, it was announced that the [[Spirit Board]] event [[Ready? Wallop!]] would start on February 14th of the same year, featuring [[spirit]]s for Cuphead, Mugman, King Dice, and the Devil.
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===''Daemon X Machina''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Daemon X Machina (universe)
|image            = [[File:Daemon X Machina logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Marvelous
|publisher        = Marvelous<br>Nintendo<br>Xseed Games
|genres            = Action<br>Third-person shooter
|originconsole    = Switch
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Daemon X Machina}}'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Daemon X Machina}}'' (2019)
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'''''Daemon X Machina''''' ({{ja|デモンエクスマキナ|Demon Ekusu Makina}}, ''Daemon X Machina'') is a third-person shooter mecha video game. In the game, the player avatar pilots a mech known as an Arsenal as part of The Outers. In these mechs, the player fight against hostile AI turned haywire by energy radiating from the moon.
 
Four spirits of characters and their respective Arsenals were added via the [[Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA]] [[Spirit Board]] event in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. These include Radiant Gleam, Kloster (Grief), Bullet Walker (Brigadier General), and High Line (Guns Empress).
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A remix of two music tracks from ''Proof of the Soul'', under the title ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Glory of Heracles}}'', plays on the [[Coliseum]] stage appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.  
A remix of two music tracks from ''Proof of the Soul'', under the title ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Glory of Heracles}}'', plays on the [[Coliseum]] stage appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.  


The main protagonist of ''Proof of the Soul'', as well as Heracles himself (also based on his appearance in ''Proof of the Soul''), both appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
The main protagonist of ''Proof of the Soul'', as well as Heracles himself (also based on his appearance in ''Proof of the Soul''), both appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Glory of Heracles}}'' track returns, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
The ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Glory of Heracles}}'' track returns, now only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.
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===''Mana''===
===''Hades''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|image = [[File:Trials of Mana.png|250px]]
|title            = Hades (universe)
|title = Mana (universe)
|image             = [[File:Hades logo.png|250px]]
|developer = [[Square Enix]]<br>Square<br>Brownie Brown
|developer        = Supergiant Games
|publisher = Square Enix<br>Square<br>Nintendo
|publisher        = Supergiant Games
|genres = Action role-playing
|genres            = Roguelike<br>Action role-playing
|originconsole = Game Boy
|originconsole     = macOS<br>Nintendo Switch<br>Microsoft Windows
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Adventure}}'' (1991)
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Hades|video game}}'' (2020)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Trials of Mana|2020 video game}}'' (2020)}}
|latestinstallment = ''Hades'' (2020)
'''''Mana''''' ({{ja|聖剣伝説|Seiken Densetsu}}, ''The Legend of the Sacred Sword'') is a series of action role-playing games made by [[Square Enix]] (formerly Squaresoft). The series was developed as a supplemental storyline to {{uv|Final Fantasy}}, but elements of that series were dropped from the second game, ''Secret of Mana'', onwards. The series often revolves around the Mana Tree, the Mana Sword, and the forces trying to steal and harness its power. The series is considered a pioneer of the action RPG genre with the introduction of a real-time battle system reminiscent of top-down ''Zelda'' games.
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'''''Hades''''' is a roguelike game created by Supergiant Games that focuses on Zagreus, the son of Hades, who repeatedly attempts to escape the Underworld. The game takes major inspiration from Greek mythology, using many characters and weapons.


On April 21, 2020, it was announced that Spirits from the 2020 remake of ''Trials of Mana'' would be added to the Spirit Board in [[The Spirits of Mana]] event on April 24 as a tie-in to the remake's release on the same day. Spirits to be featured are Duran and Angela, Kevin and Charlotte, and Hawkeye and Riesz, with each pairing representing one of the three storylines of ''Trials of Mana''.
Zagreus was added as a spirit in ''Ultimate'' via the [[Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball]] [[Spirit Board]] event in January of 2024. His spirit does not list the name of the series he originates from, nor is it referenced by name in the event announcement.
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===''Resident Evil''===
{{Infobox Series
|title = Resident Evil
|image = [[File:Resident Evil.png|250px]]
|developer = [[Capcom]]
|publisher = Capcom
|genres = Survival horror<br>Third-person shooter<br>First-person shooter
|originconsole = PlayStation
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Resident Evil|1996 video game}}'' (1996)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Resident Evil 3|2020 video game}}'' (2020)}}
'''''Resident Evil''''' ({{ja|バイオハザード|Baiohazādo}}, ''Biohazard'') is a series of survival horror shooters developed by Capcom. The main storyline of the series features various protagonists fighting against the Umbrella Corporation or people with connections to them, who has developed various deadly viruses creating zombies and nightmarish mutants.
 
In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', four characters from the series, Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Jill Valentine, all appear as Spirits. They were first released on November 29th, 2019 via the Spirit Board event [[Oust Resident Evil!]].
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|originconsole    = Arcade
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Renegade|video game}}'' (1986)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Renegade|video game}}'' (1986)
|latestinstallment = ''Stay Cool, Kobayashi-san!: A River City Ransom Story'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next'' (2024)
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}}
'''''River City''''' ({{ja|くにおくん|Kunio-kun}}, ''Kunio-kun'') is a beat 'em up and sports game series made by Technōs Japan, which is now handled by Arc System Works. The series stars the titular Kunio (known as Alex in ''River City Ransom'', the Western localization of ''Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari''), beating his way through dangerous gangs or competing in sports, often joined by his friendly rival Riki (Ryan in ''River City Ransom'').
'''''River City''''' ({{ja|くにおくん|Kunio-kun}}, ''Kunio-kun'') is a beat 'em up and sports game series made by Technōs Japan, which is now handled by Arc System Works. The series stars the titular Kunio (known as Alex in ''River City Ransom'', the Western localization of ''Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari''), beating his way through dangerous gangs or competing in sports, often joined by his friendly rival Riki (Ryan in ''River City Ransom'').


Four Spirits from the ''River City'' franchise were added to the Spirit Board during the Spirit Board event [[River City Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The event started on January 24th, 2020 and ended on January 28th of the same year. Notably, the characters appear with their original Japanese names and appearances across all versions rather than using their localized names.
Four spirits from the ''River City'' franchise were added via [[Spirit Board]] event [[River City Smash]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The event started on January 24th, 2020 and ended on January 28th of the same year. Notably, the characters appear with their original Japanese names and appearances across all versions rather than using their localized names.
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'''''Shantae''''' ({{ja|シャンティ|Shantei}}, ''Shantae'') is a series of action platformers developed by WayForward Technologies that star the titular character, Shantae, a half-genie half-human girl who can use her long hair to attack enemies, unlock new abilities and weapons with progression, and transform into different animals by belly dancing.
'''''Shantae''''' ({{ja|シャンティ|Shantei}}, ''Shantae'') is a series of action platformers developed by WayForward Technologies that star the titular character, Shantae, a half-genie half-human girl who can use her long hair to attack enemies, unlock new abilities and weapons with progression, and transform into different animals by belly dancing.


Both the protagonist and recurring antagonist of the series, Shantae and Risky Boots respectively, appear as Spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' using their artwork from the fourth installment, ''Shantae: Half-Genie Hero''.
Both the protagonist and recurring antagonist of the series, [[Shantae]] and Risky Boots respectively, appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' using their artwork from the fourth installment, ''Shantae: Half-Genie Hero''. A Shantae Mii Costume for Mii Brawlers would later be released through DLC, bundled with the music track ''[[List of SSBU Music (Other series)|Burning Town]]'', in its arrangement from ''Half-Genie Hero''.
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|image            = [[File:Tetris logo.svg|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Tetris logo.svg|250px]]
|developer        = Alexey Pajitnov<br>Various
|developer        = Alexey Pajitnov<br>Various
|publisher        = Nintendo<br>Various
|publisher        = The Tetris Company<br>Nintendo<br>Various
|genres            = Puzzle
|genres            = Puzzle
|originconsole    = Elektronika 60
|originconsole    = Electronika 60
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris|Electronika 60}}'' (1984)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|harddrop|Tetris|Electronika 60}}'' (1984)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|harddrop|Tetris 99}}'' (2019)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tetris Forever}}'' (2024)
|interwiki        = harddrop
|interwiki        = harddrop
|interwikiname    = Hard Drop Tetris Wiki
|interwikiname    = Hard Drop Tetris Wiki
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In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', both tracks reappear. While ''Tetris: Type A'' still plays in the Luigi's Mansion stage like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type B}}'' is moved to the [[Wuhu Island]] stage.
In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', both tracks reappear. While ''Tetris: Type A'' still plays in the Luigi's Mansion stage like in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type B}}'' is moved to the [[Wuhu Island]] stage.


''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type A}}'' and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type B}}'' both return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', now only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes. Five spirits depicting different Tetrimino shapes were also added via the [[Attack of the Tetriminos!]] [[Spirit Board]] event. The singular spirits include the I, T, and O shapes, while shared spirits include the S & Z shapes and the L & J shapes.
''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type A}}'' and ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Nintendo|Tetris: Type B}}'' both return in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories. Five spirits depicting different Tetrimino shapes were also added via the [[Attack of the Tetriminos!]] [[Spirit Board]] event. The singular spirits include the I, T, and O shapes, while shared spirits include the S & Z shapes and the L & J shapes.


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Yama, the boss from the Game Boy Advance installment, ''The Tower SP'', appears as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Yama, the boss from the Game Boy Advance installment, ''The Tower SP'', appears as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
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===''The Wonderful 101''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = The Wonderful 101 (universe)
|image            = [[File:The Wonderful 101 logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = [[PlatinumGames]]
|publisher        = Nintendo<br>PlatinumGames
|genres            = Action-adventure
|originconsole    = Wii U
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Wonderful 101}}'' (2013)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Wonderful 101: Remastered}}'' (2020)
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'''''The Wonderful 101''''' ({{ja|ザ・ワンダフル・ワン・オー・ワン|Za Wandafuru Wan Ō Wan}}, ''The Wonderful 101'') is an action game developed by PlatinumGames. Players take control of a team of masked superheroes, known as the Wonderful 100 (pronounced One-Double Oh), to save Earth from GEATHJERK, a legion of alien invaders. By using the stylus (or right stick) to draw shapes, the player can have the heroes join together to assume a variety of forms known as "Unite Morphs" to combat enemies and solve puzzles.
The main character, Wonder-Red, appears as a trophy along with the six other main Wonderful Ones in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
Two tracks from the game are also featured: ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}'' plays on the [[Pilotwings]] stage, and ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form}}'' plays on the [[Mario Galaxy]] stage.
Wonder-Red and Wonder-Blue both return as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}'' and ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form}}'' both return, now only playing on [[Summit]], {{b|Duck Hunt|stage}}, and stages from non-playable universes.
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{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Undertale (universe)
|title            = Undertale (universe)
|image            = [[File:Undertale logo.png|250px]]
|image            = [[File:Undertale logo.png|250px|class=sprite]]
|developer        = Toby Fox<br>8-4
|developer        = Toby Fox<br>8-4
|publisher        = Toby Fox<br>8-4
|publisher        = Toby Fox<br>8-4
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|originconsole    = Microsoft Windows<br>Apple OS X
|originconsole    = Microsoft Windows<br>Apple OS X
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Undertale}}'' (2015)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Undertale}}'' (2015)
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Deltarune|Deltarune: Chapter 1]]'' (2018)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Deltarune}}'' (2018)
}}
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'''''Undertale''''', officially stylized as '''''UNDERTALE''''', is an indie role-playing game created by {{s|wikipedia|Toby Fox}}. In the game, the player traverses an underground world full of quirky monsters and can either befriend or murder them, with different choices resulting in different endings.
'''''Undertale''''', officially stylized as '''''UNDERTALE''''', is an indie role-playing game created by {{s|wikipedia|Toby Fox}}. In the game, the player traverses an underground world full of quirky monsters and can either befriend or murder them, with different choices resulting in different endings.


One of the major characters encountered, [[Sans]], appears as a downloadable Mii Gunner costume in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 3}}. The costume also comes with a new arrangement of his boss theme ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' as a DLC music track, only playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" category.
One of the major characters encountered, [[Sans]], appears as a downloadable Mii Gunner costume in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' as part of {{h2|Downloadable content (SSBU)|Round 3}}. The costume also comes with a new arrangement of his boss theme ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' as a DLC music track, playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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===''Warframe''===
===''Warframe''===
{{Infobox Series
{{Infobox Series
|title = Warframe (universe)
|title             = Warframe (universe)
|image = [[File:WarframeLogo.png|250px]]
|image             = [[File:WarframeLogo.png|250px|class=invert-dark]]
|developer = Digital Extremes<br>Panic Button
|developer         = Digital Extremes<br>Panic Button
|publisher = Digital Extremes
|publisher         = Digital Extremes
|genres = Third-person shooter<br>Action role-playing
|genres           = Third-person shooter<br>Action role-playing
|originconsole = Microsoft Windows
|originconsole     = Microsoft Windows
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warframe}}'' (2013)
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warframe}}'' (2013)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warframe}}'' (2013)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Warframe}}'' (2013)
}}
}}
'''''Warframe''''' is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter/action role-playing game made by Digital Extremes. It follows a member of the Tenno, an ancient warrior race, who awakens from a centuries-long cyrosleep to find their planetary system at war with each other. The Tenno use bio-mechanical suits, the eponymous Warframes, along with various weapons to attack their enemies, which range from the militaristic Grineer Empire to the plutocratic Corpus mercantile to the techno-organic Infested.
'''''Warframe''''' is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter/action role-playing game made by Digital Extremes. It follows a member of the Tenno, an ancient warrior race, who awakens from a millennia-long cryosleep to find their planetary system at war. The Tenno use bio-mechanical suits, the eponymous Warframes, along with various weapons to fight their enemies. Opposing them are the militaristic Grineer Empire, the plutocratic Corpus mercantile, the techno-organic Infested, and their archenemies—the self-replicating Sentient machines—all of which stem in some way from the decadence of the ancient Orokin Empire.
 
The player's guide, the Lotus, and her Sentient form Natah both appear as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', released in the spirit event [[Spirits in Black]].  
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The player's guide, the Lotus, as well as Natah appear as a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', released in the spirit event [[Spirits in Black]].  
===''The Wonderful 101''===
{{Infobox Series
|title            = The Wonderful 101 (universe)
|image            = [[File:The Wonderful 101 logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = [[PlatinumGames]]
|publisher        = Nintendo<br>PlatinumGames
|genres            = Action-adventure
|originconsole    = Wii U
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Wonderful 101}}'' (2013)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Wonderful 101: Remastered}}'' (2020)
}}
'''''The Wonderful 101''''' ({{ja|ザ・ワンダフル・ワン・オー・ワン|Za Wandafuru Wan Ō Wan}}, ''The Wonderful 101'') is an action game developed by PlatinumGames. Players take control of a team of masked superheroes, known as the Wonderful 100 (pronounced One-Double Oh), to save Earth from GEATHJERK, a legion of alien invaders. By using the stylus (or right stick) to draw shapes, the player can have the heroes join together to assume a variety of forms known as "Unite Morphs" to combat enemies and solve puzzles. Nintendo published the game in its initial Wii U-exclusive release, while its remaster was published on multiple platforms by developer PlatinumGames themselves. PlatinumGames fully acquired the intellectual property rights from Nintendo in September of 2024.
 
The main character, Wonder-Red, and the six other main Wonderful Ones all appear as trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
Two tracks from the game are also featured: ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}'' plays on the [[Pilotwings]] stage, and ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form}}'' plays on the [[Mario Galaxy]] stage.
 
Wonder-Red and Wonder-Blue both return as spirits in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100!}}'' and ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Nintendo|Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form}}'' both return, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
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==Dependent universes==
==Dependent universes==
'''Dependent universes''' are universes that are technically represented in some form in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise, but are not considered their own series.
'''Dependent universes''' are universes that are only represented in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise through technicalities and in ways too minor to be considered their own series.


*'''''{{s|wikipedia|After Burner}}''''' is a series of combat flight simulation games by Sega. The series is represented via a remix from the {{uv|Bayonetta}} series titled ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Bayonetta|After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)}}'', which plays on [[Umbra Clock Tower]]. It is also referenced through the name of [[Bayonetta]]'s aerial side special, [[After Burner Kick]].
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Anarchy Reigns}}''''' is an open world beat 'em up game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega. The [[:File:SSBU spirit Bayonetta (Bayonetta).png|fighter spirit artwork]] of {{SSBU|Bayonetta}} from the first ''{{iw|wikipedia|Bayonetta|video game}}'' game, as well as some of her [[alternate costume]]s, come from this game.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Dance Dance Revolution}}''''' is a series of dance games by Konami and part of the larger franchise known as ''{{s|wikipedia|BEMANI}}''. A [[:File:Brawl Sticker Bowser (DDR Mario Mix).png|sticker of]] [[Bowser]] uses artwork from ''{{s|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[Mario]]'s Down smash animation is also taken from this game.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Dance Dance Revolution}}''''' is a series of dance rhythm games by [[Konami]] and one of many franchises developed by the company's music division, {{iw|wikipedia|Bemani}}. A [[:File:Brawl Sticker Bowser (DDR Mario Mix).png|sticker of]] {{SSBB|Bowser}} uses artwork from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''. {{SSBU|Mario}}'s down smash in ''Ultimate'' also resembles his breakdancing on that game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'' as it was prior.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Final Fight}}''''' is a series of beat-em-up games made by Capcom. Cody, the series' protagonist, appears as a playable character in several ''{{uv|Street Fighter}}'' games and receives a Spirit in ''Ultimate''.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Ehrgeiz}}''''' is a 3D arena fighting game made by DreamFactory, developer of the ''Tobal'' series, and released jointly by [[Square]] and [[Namco]] in December 1998. It featured characters from ''Final Fantasy VII'' like {{SSB4|Cloud}} and {{SSBU|Sephiroth}} as guest fighters. Some of Cloud's and Sephiroth's moves (which also may have been borrowed from the {{uv|Tekken}} and ''Tobal'' games due to ''Ehrgeiz'' reusing a lot of animations from those games), such as their down tilts and Sephiroth's forward smash, originated from this game. The animation of the last three hits of [[Cross Slash]] is based on its animation from this game.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Flicky}}''''' is an arcade platformer made by [[Sega]]. Flicky, the game's eponymous character, is the basis of the Flicky animal friends from ''{{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'', which appear on [[Windy Hill Zone]] and as part of a [[List of SSB4 trophies (Sonic the Hedgehog series)#Fauna of Windy Hill Zone|trophy]] in ''SSB4''.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Final Fight}}''''' is a series of beat-em-up games made by [[Capcom]]. The series is a spinoff of {{uv|Street Fighter}}, hence why Cody Travers, one of the series' protagonists, appears as a playable character in several ''Street Fighter'' games and receives a spirit in ''Ultimate'', referencing his appearance in ''{{iw|wikipedia|Street Fighter Alpha 3}}''.
*'''''The Halloween Hack''''' is an unofficial ROM hack of {{uv|EarthBound}} created by Toby Fox, who would later go on to create ''Undertale''. The music track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' made its debut in this ROM hack.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Flicky}}''''' is an arcade platformer released by [[Sega]] whose titular protagonist would later become one of the recurring [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Animals Animals] in the {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}} series. Flicky appears in the background of [[Windy Hill Zone]] and as part of the Fauna of Windy Hill Zone trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}''''' is a fighting game featuring characters owned by [[Capcom]] and {{s|Wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}. [[Mega Man]]'s up tilt is based on the Mega Upper from this series<ref>https://youtu.be/7xUWnQu2Grs?t=1726</ref>, and [[Ken Masters|Ken's]] [[Shinryuken]] is based on its incarnation from this series,<ref>https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM?t=270</ref> although they do not originate from the series. The series is also indirectly referenced by [[Palutena's Guidance]] in the conversation about Ryu.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Jet Set Radio}}''''' is a series of extreme sports platformers developed by SmileBit, an in-house studio of SEGA. The song ''"{{SSBBMusicLink|Sonic The Hedgehog|Right There, Ride On}}"'' samples [https://youtu.be/WhcNnZxop74 Rock It On] from the first game, as confirmed by the song's composer, Hideki Naganuma, on Twitter.<ref>https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/506068295582109696</ref>
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Meteos}}''''' is a series of puzzle games developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] and originally released for the Nintendo DS. The [[X Bomb]]'s behavior in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to that of the item of the same name in ''Meteos'', in which it explodes in a cross shape rather than exhibit its behavior from ''Kid Icarus: Uprising''.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}''''' is a fighting game series featuring characters owned by Capcom and {{iw|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}. [[Mega Man]]'s up tilt is based on the Mega Upper from this series,<ref>https://youtu.be/7xUWnQu2Grs?t=1726</ref> and [[Ken Masters]]' [[Shinryuken]] is based on its incarnation from this series,<ref>https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM?t=270</ref> although neither originate from the series. The series is also indirectly referenced by [[Palutena's Guidance]] in the conversation about Ryu.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Policenauts}}''''' is a sci-fi adventure game made by [[Hideo Kojima]] for [[Konami]]. One character, Meryl Silverburgh, would serve as the basis of a character by the same name in the ''{{uv|Metal Gear}}'' series, who appears as a sticker in ''Brawl'' and a Spirit in ''Ultimate''.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Meteos}}''''' is a series of puzzle games developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] and originally released for the Nintendo DS. The [[X Bomb]]'s behavior in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to that of the item of the same name in ''Meteos'', in which it explodes in a cross shape rather than exhibit its behavior from ''{{iw|icaruspedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.
*'''''{{s|Bulbapedia|Pulseman}}''''' is a platformer game made by [[Game Freak]] for Sega. [[Pikachu]]'s [[Volt Tackle]] is inspired by the Volteccer, Pulseman's signature attack, and even has the same name in Japanese.<ref>https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/List_of_references_to_Pulseman</ref>
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Michael Jackson's Moonwalker}}''''' is the name of several video games based on the 1988 {{iw|wikipedia|Michael Jackson}} film ''{{iw|wikipedia|Moonwalker}}''. Sega developed two beat 'em ups, released in 1990; one released in arcades and another released for the Sega Genesis and Master System consoles. The [[Wii Remote selection sound]] used for {{SSBB|Sonic}} first appeared in the Genesis version of ''Moonwalker'' before being reused in the 16-bit version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''.
*'''''Shin {{s|Wikipedia|Megami Tensei}}''''' is a post-apocalyptic RPG made by [[Atlus]]. ''{{uv|Persona}}'' is a sub-series of ''Shin Megami Tensei''. The Tsubasa Oribe and Tsubasa Oribe (Carnage Form) Spirits in ''Ultimate'' originate from ''{{s|fireemblem|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'', a pop idol-themed crossover between ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and ''Fire Emblem''.
*'''''[[wikipedia:Mickey Mouse universe|Mickey Mouse]]''''' is the mascot franchise of [[The Walt Disney Company]]. While most of the pre-existing Disney material featured in {{uv|Kingdom Hearts}} is not referenced in ''Super Smash Bros.'', the keychain on [[Sora]]'s [[Keyblade]] still bears the signature tri-circle {{iw|wikipedia|Hidden Mickey}} logo. Several video games starring Mickey Mouse are also listed in the [[Chronicle]].
*'''Yume Kōjō '87''' (lit. "Dream Factory '87") was a promotional event held by {{s|Wikipedia|Fuji TV}} in 1987 in Japan. '''''{{s|Mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}''''' is a game featuring the mascots of this event, which was localised as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and eventually re-localised back to Japanese as ''Super Mario USA''. [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] is based on the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of the game, and characters from the game such as [[Birdo]], [[Pidgit]] and [[Shy Guy]] have appeared in various forms as parts of the ''{{uv|Mario}}'' and, in some cases for Shy Guy, ''{{uv|Yoshi}}'' universes.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Pulseman}}''''' is a platformer game developed by [[Game Freak]] for the Sega {{iw|wikipedia|Mega Drive}}. The ''Pokémon'' franchise has [[Bulbapedia:List of references to Pulseman|multiple references]] to Pulseman. One of these is [[Volt Tackle]] which is based on Pulseman's signature attack Voltekka,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://youtu.be/iA91WPotG2I?si=v9aukgGsRqr-AyRT&t=729 |title=GAME FREAK Illustration Demonstration: Episode One [Ken Sugimori x Pulseman] 【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち#9】 |accessdate=2024-01-06 |date=2019-01-11 |publisher=ゲームフリーク公式チャンネル |quote= “Pulseman's” “Volteccer” comes up in the “Pokémon” series as “Volt tackle”, and “S.S. Anne” comes from the name of the host computer “Saint Anne”. So the designs aren’t the only way the two games are connected. That’s true. }}</ref> sharing the same name in Japanese.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Sid Meier's Pirates!}}''''' is a pirate-based strategy game originally developed by MicroProse for a selection of computer platforms. The opening of the final boss theme from ''Donkey Kong Country'', featured in the songs ''"{{SSBBMusicLink|Donkey Kong|King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2}}"'', [[List of SSBU Music (Donkey Kong series)|''"Snakey Chantey"'', and ''"Gangplank Galleon"'']], is taken from Rare's NES conversion of the game, which was also composed by David Wise.
*'''''Shin {{iw|wikipedia|Megami Tensei}}''''' is a post-apocalyptic RPG series and the successor of the ''{{iw|wikipedia|Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei}}'' duology, made by [[Atlus]]. {{uv|Persona}} is one of many sub-series from this franchise. The Tsubasa Oribe and Tsubasa Oribe (Carnage Form) spirits in ''Ultimate'' originate from ''{{iw|fireemblem|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'', a pop idol-themed crossover between ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and {{uv|Fire Emblem}}. [[Joker]]'s down special moves, [[Rebel's Guard / Tetrakarn / Makarakarn|Tetrakarn and Makarakarn]], first appeared in 1992's ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shin Megami Tensei|video game}}'' for the Super Famicom.
*'''''{{iw|wikipedia|Strider|1989 arcade game}}''''' is a platform/hack-and-slash series developed by Capcom based on a manga created by Moto Kikaku starring the ninja Strider Hiryu. The Robot Master weapon that [[Mega Man]] uses for his [[back air]] is the Slash Claw from ''Mega Man 7'', whose attack is based on how Strider attacks in his games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockmanpm.com/?p=original/rockman7/labtalk/rightot |title=Rockman 7 |accessdate=2024-01-07 |publisher=Capcom |quote= With this Slash Claw, I can slice through anything. Incredible dasu. It's like SXrXder HXyuu dasu! Promise you won't say that again }}</ref>
*'''''[[wikipedia:Omega Force#Games|Warriors]]''''' is a hack-and-slash series by Omega Force (stylized as ω-Force) and Koei Tecmo (previously Koei prior to their merger with Tecmo). Originally a spin-off to Koei's ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' series titled ''Dynasty Warriors'', the game would spawn an entire sub-series of games under the ''Warriors'' title or otherwise have the same type of gameplay. While the first game in the series is a one-on-one fighting game, its sequels and spin-offs adopted the style of the player controlling several generals on an open map and mowing down hordes of enemies while simultaneously managing the positions and actions of allied forces until the enemy has fallen or surrendered. The franchise includes crossovers such as {{uv|Dragon Quest}}, {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Persona''. Spirits from ''{{iw|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}}'' appeared in ''Ultimate'' via a [[Spirit Board]] event. Additionally, Sophia from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Persona 5 Strikers}}'', a ''Persona 5'' spin-off, is available as a spirit for those who have save data from the game in the system. She would be available to purchase from the [[Shop]] as of version 12.0.0.
*'''Yume Kōjō '87''' (lit. "Dream Factory '87") was a promotional event held by {{iw|wikipedia|Fuji TV}} in 1987 in Japan. '''''{{iw|mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}''''' is a game featuring the mascots of this event, which was localized as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and eventually re-localized back to Japanese as ''Super Mario USA''. [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] is based on the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of the game, and characters from the game such as [[Birdo]], [[Pidgit]] and [[Shy Guy]] have appeared in various forms as parts of the {{uv|Mario}} and, in some cases for Shy Guy, {{uv|Yoshi}} universes, In fact, Birdo and Shy Guy's Trophies in Smash 4 mention the game sans Yume Kōjō '87. Additionally, Lina's floating jump, a special ability which was then inherited for [[Peach]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', appears as a mechanic for Peach since her debut in ''Melee'', also being inherited for [[Daisy]] in ''Ultimate''.


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[[Category:Third-party universes]]

Latest revision as of 16:20, November 12, 2024

Main article: List of minor universes

This is a list of third-party universes with smaller forms of representation in the Super Smash Bros. series. Most of the universes are represented in minor ways, such as with stage cameos, trophies, spirits, Mii costumes, or music.

Bandai Namco series[edit]

Babylonian Castle Saga[edit]

Babylonian Castle Saga (universe)
Tower of Druaga logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Maze
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment The Tower of Druaga (1984)
Latest installment The Labyrinth of Druaga (2011) Japan

Babylonian Castle Saga (バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ, Babylonian Castle Saga) is a series of medieval maze-based action RPGs beginning with The Tower of Druaga, which spawned several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. Gil, the series' main protagonist, appears in Namco Roulette and as a downloadable costume for Mii Swordfighters. The Tower of Druaga's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar, the direct sequel to The Tower of Druaga, appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Baraduke[edit]

Baraduke (universe)
Baraduke logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
Publisher(s) Namco
Dempa
Genre(s) Platformer
Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Alien Sector (1985)
Latest installment Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II (1988) Japan

Baraduke (バラデューク, Baraduke), originally known as Alien Sector outside of Japan, is a series of scrolling shooters that feature an astronaut rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. Although it was released a year earlier, the original game is noted for its similarities to Metroid; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, Paccet, cameos in Namco Roulette.

Baten Kaitos[edit]

Baten Kaitos (universe)
Baten Kaitos logo.jpg
Developer(s) Monolith Soft
tri-Crescendo
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco
Nintendo
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin GameCube
First installment Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (2003)
Latest installment Baten Kaitos I & II Remaster (2023)

Baten Kaitos (バテン・カイトス, Baten Kaitos) is a card battle RPG series for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo. While the first game, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean, was published by Namco, the prequel, Baten Kaitos Origins, was published by Nintendo in all regions it released in.

A remix of the main battle theme from Origins, The valedictory elegy, plays on the Gaur Plain stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Sagi, the main protagonist of Origins, and Milly, a party member from Origins, appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Valedictory Elegy returns, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

Bosconian[edit]

Bosconian (universe)
Bosconian logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Midway
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Bosconian (1981)
Latest installment Final Blaster (1990) Japan

Bosconian (ボスコニアン, Bosconian) is a series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.

Bravoman[edit]

Bravoman (universe)
Bravoman logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
NEC
Genre(s) Beat-'em-up
Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Bravoman (1988)
Latest installment Bravoman: Binja Bash! (2013)

Bravoman (ベラボーマン, Bravoman) is a comical action game that parodies typical superhero stories and cliches. In more recent years, it received both a web cartoon and a mobile game as part of ShiftyLook. The original Bravoman's title and first level music is featured as Bravoman Retro Medley.

Dragon Buster[edit]

Dragon Buster (universe)
Dragon Buster logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
TOSE
Publisher(s) Namco
Dempa
Enix
Genre(s) Platformer
Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Dragon Buster (1985) Japan
Latest installment Dragon Valor (1999)

Dragon Buster (ドラゴンバスター, Dragon Buster) is a series of medieval action RPGs with a platformer emphasis. The original game is notable for being the first game to include a double jump and a visual health meter. The protagonist, Clovis, cameos in Namco Roulette.

Dragon Spirit[edit]

Dragon Spirit (universe)
Dragon Spirit logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Consult Software
Domark
The Hit Squad
Publisher(s) Namco
Various
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Dragon Spirit (1987)
Latest installment Dragon Saber (1990) Japan

Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット, Dragon Spirit) is a series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The Area 1 theme from Dragon Spirit is remixed in Ultimate, and it also appears in its original form in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Katamari[edit]

Katamari (universe)
Katamari Damacy logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Monkey Craft
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Third-person action
Puzzle
Console/platform of origin PlayStation 2
First installment Katamari Damacy (2004)
Latest installment We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (2023)
"Katamari" redirects here. For the Japanese smasher, see Smasher: Katamari.

Katamari (塊魂, Clump Spirit) is a series of action-puzzle games in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls in order to recreate the stars in the sky, which were accidentally destroyed by the King of All Cosmos. A pixel version of the Prince (taken from the credits of Me and My Katamari) cameos in Namco Roulette in Ultimate. Debuting in 2004, Katamari is the newest Namco series to receive representation in Smash.

Coincidentally, Katamari Damacy Reroll, an HD remake of the original Katamari Damacy, was released on the same day as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

King & Balloon[edit]

King & Balloon (universe)
King & Balloon logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
GamePlan
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment King & Balloon (1980)
Latest installment King & Balloon (1980)

King & Balloon (キング & バルーン, King & Balloon) is a fixed shooter game where the player must defend a king from hostile balloons, notable for being one of the earliest examples of sampled speech in video games. The King cameos in Namco Roulette in the 3DS version of SSB4 and Ultimate.

Libble Rabble[edit]

Libble Rabble (universe)
Libble Rabble logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Action
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Libble Rabble (1983) Japan
Latest installment Libble Rabble (1983) Japan

Libble Rabble (リブルラブル, Libble Rabble) is an action game involving harvesting mushrooms while avoiding enemies. The game was designed by Pac-Man creator, Tōru Iwatani. The bonus creature Topcup cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Libble Rabble Retro Medley.

Mappy[edit]

Mappy (universe)
Mappy logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
Epoch
Cangrejo Ideas
Suzya and Cosmo Machia Inc.
Rakuten Games
HAUTECOUTURE
Grateek
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) Namco
Various
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Mappy (1983)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Mappy (2021)

Mappy (マッピー, Mappy) is a series of platformer games based on a line of micromouse robots[1] starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the literal cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Mewkies. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for Pac-Jump, and the functionality of Bonus Fruit's bell. The titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. Mappy's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1, and Ultimate includes a remix of the game's music, Mappy Medley.

Metro-Cross[edit]

Metro-Cross (universe)
Metro-Cross logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Various
Publisher(s) Namco
U.S. Gold
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Metro-Cross (1985)
Latest installment Metro-Cross (1985)

Metro-Cross (メトロクロス, Metro-Cross) is a running-based platformer game where the player must escape a futuristic obstacle course before it self-destructs. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of SSB4 and Ultimate, while the game's music is featured in Metro-Cross Retro Medley.

Rally-X[edit]

Rally-X (universe)
Rally-X logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) Namco
Midway
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Maze
Driving
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Rally-X (1980)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Rally-X (2021)

Rally-X (ラリーX, Rally-X) is a series of driving-based maze games. Rally-X was the debut of the Special Flag, which has become a major symbol of Namco. In addition to the item, the main theme and level complete theme from New Rally-X appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.

Sky Kid[edit]

Sky Kid (universe)
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Developer(s) Namco
Epoch
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) Namco
Epoch
Sunsoft
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Sky Kid (1985)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Sky Kid (2021)

Sky Kid (スカイキッド, Sky Kid) is a piloting-based scrolling shooter. The Red Baron player character cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Sky Kid Retro Medley.

Taiko no Tatsujin[edit]

Taiko no Tatsujin (universe)
Taiko no Tatsujin English logo.png
Developer(s) Bandai Namco
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco
Genre(s) Rhythm
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Taiko no Tatsujin (2001) Japan
Latest installment Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (2022)

Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人, Taiko Master) is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. Gameplay revolves around using a peripheral that simulates a taiko to the beat of various songs. The series' protagonist, Don-chan, cameos in Namco Roulette, and is the only Namco Roulette object not to be a sprite. Additionally, Gil's Mii costume trailer uses the arranged version of "Symphonic Druaga" from Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Do-Don to Nidaime!.

Notably, Taiko no Tatsujin has previously crossed over with the Mario series in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. Aside from including music from Pac-Man and other Namco series, the games have also featured songs from several franchises included in Smash, including Mario, Kirby, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Splatoon, Mega Man, and Undertale.

Tales[edit]

For the German smasher, see Smasher:Tales
For the Chilean smasher, see Smasher:OZN~Tales
Tales (universe)
Tales of Series logo.png
Developer(s) Bandai Namco
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin Super Famicom
First installment Tales of Phantasia (1995) Japan
Latest installment Tales of Symphonia Remastered (2023)

Tales (テイルズ オブ, Tales of) is a long-running series of fantasy RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of Tales of Symphonia, Lloyd Irving, appears as a DLC costume for Mii Swordfighter in both SSB4 and Ultimate.

Thunder Ceptor[edit]

Thunder Ceptor (universe)
Thunder Ceptor logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Thunder Ceptor (1986) Japan
Latest installment 3-D Thunder Ceptor II (1986) Japan

Thunder Ceptor (サンダーセプター, Thunder Ceptor) is a series of pseudo-3D space shooters. The name entry theme from Thunder Ceptor appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Valkyrie[edit]

Valkyrie (universe)
Valkyrie logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Nova Games Ltd.
Publisher(s) Namco
GamePlan
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Platformer
Console/platform of origin Famicom
First installment Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu (1986) Japan
Latest installment Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu with Xiaomu (2015) Japan

Valkyrie (ワルキューレ, Walküre) is a series of mythological action-adventure games. Valkyrie, the protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of SSB4 and Ultimate, using her sprite from the second game in the series, The Legend of Valkyrie. The game's main theme also appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Wonder Momo[edit]

Wonder Momo (universe)
Wonder Momo logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
WayForward Technologies
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Beat-'em-up
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Wonder Momo (1987) Japan
Latest installment Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster (2014)

Wonder Momo (ワンダーモモ, Wonder Momo) is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of tokusatsu stage shows. In recent years, the game was revived with a webcomic, an anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from Wonder Momo appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Yokai Dochuki[edit]

Yokai Dochuki (universe)
Shadow Land logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Now Production
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Yokai Dochuki (1987) Japan
Latest installment Kyūkai Dōchūki (1990) Japan

Yokai Dochuki (妖怪道中記, Yōkai Travel Journal), originally known in English as Shadow Land, is an atypical platformer game in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate fate. The game's music is featured in Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley.

Capcom series[edit]

Devil May Cry[edit]

Devil May Cry (universe)
Devil May Cry.png
Developer(s) Capcom
Publisher(s) Capcom
Genre(s) Action
Console/platform of origin PlayStation 2
First installment Devil May Cry (2001)
Latest installment Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat (2024)

Devil May Cry (デビル メイ クライ, Devil May Cry) is a series of action video games developed by Capcom. Originally planned as an installment in the Resident Evil series, it was eventually decided to make it a new property after becoming too different from previous installments. Starring the demon hunter Dante, his brother Vergil, and (later on) his nephew Nero, the series has the heroes battle their way through hordes of demons with various playstyles to save the Earth from unholy dominion.

Dante was announced as a Mii Costume during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Kazuya" on June 28th, 2021.

Ghosts 'n Goblins[edit]

Ghosts 'n Goblins (universe)
Ghosts 'n Goblins.png
Developer(s) Capcom
Micronics
TOSE
Publisher(s) Capcom
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985)
Latest installment Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021)

Ghosts 'n Goblins (魔界村, Demon Village) is a series of run-and-gun platformer video games developed by Capcom, following the adventures of a knight named Arthur and his quest to save a princess from various monsters. It is well known for its high difficulty.

Arthur was announced as a Mii Costume alongside returning Monster Hunter costumes during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" on March 4th, 2021. A spirit of Arthur is also available for those who have save data from Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection in the system. He later began appearing on the Spirit Board and became available to purchase from the Shop.

Resident Evil[edit]

Resident Evil (universe)
Resident Evil.png
Developer(s) Capcom
Publisher(s) Capcom
Genre(s) Survival horror
Third-person shooter
First-person shooter
Console/platform of origin PlayStation
First installment Resident Evil (1996)
Latest installment Resident Evil 4 (remake, 2023)

Resident Evil (バイオハザード, Biohazard) is a series of survival horror shooters developed by Capcom. Initially envisioned as a remake of the 1989 horror game Sweet Home, the direction shifted into an original title as Capcom lost the rights to the property before release. The main storyline of the series features various protagonists fighting against the Umbrella Corporation or people with connections to them, who has developed various deadly viruses creating zombies and nightmarish mutants.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, four characters from the series, Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Jill Valentine, all appear as spirits. They were first released on November 29th, 2019 via the Spirit Board event Oust Resident Evil!.

Konami series[edit]

Getsu Fuma Den[edit]

Getsu Fuma Den (universe)
Getsu Fuma Den logo.png
Developer(s) Konami
GuruGuru
Publisher(s) Konami
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin Famicom
First installment Getsu Fūma Den (1987) Japan
Latest installment Getsu Fūma Den: Undying Moon (2022)

Getsu Fuma Den (月風魔伝, The Legend of Getsu Fuma) is a side-scrolling action-adventure series by Konami which debuted exclusively in Japan for the Famicom. With gameplay that had overlap with Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, the game follows Fuma, the surviving member of a trio of brothers, fighting to seek revenge on a demon that killed the rest of his family. A modern entry, Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon, was released in early access on May 13th, 2021, with the completed version released on February 9th, 2022.

A remixed music track from the game, Go! Getsu Fuma, appears on Dracula's Castle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, carried over unchanged from its crossover appearance in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. The original game is mentioned by name in the credits from the Sound Test.

Goemon[edit]

Goemon (universe)
Goemon Logo.png
Developer(s) Konami
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) Konami
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Mr. Goemon (1986)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Mr. Goemon (2015)

Goemon (がんばれゴエモン, Go For It, Goemon!) is an action-adventure series made by Konami. Although Konami mostly regards the series as largely too culturally based to be released worldwide, several games have been released to the west: one for the Super NES (The Legend of the Mystical Ninja in 1991), two for the Nintendo 64 (Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon in 1997, and Goemon's Great Adventure in 1999), and two for the Game Boy (the first in 1991, as part of Konami GB Collection Vol. 3, and Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon in 1997, the former of which was released in Europe but not in America). The series is mainly action-adventure oriented, although the series has dipped its toes into other genres, such as role-playing games and puzzle games. A spiritual successor to this series published by Good-Feel in 2023 was made by the original team under the name Mameda no Bakeru.

The main protagonist, the titular Goemon, appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Mii Swordfighter Costume as part of Round 3.

Power Pros[edit]

Power Pros (universe)
Power Pros logo.png
Developer(s) Power Pros Production
Joymoa
Publisher(s) Konami
2K Sports
Genre(s) Sports
Console/platform of origin Super Famicom
First installment Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū '94 (1994) Japan
Latest installment Powerful Pro Yakyū 2024-2025 (2024) Japan

Power Pros, known in Japan as eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball (formerly 実況パワフルプロ野球, Live Powerful Pro Baseball) is a long-running series of baseball video games created by Konami. The series is known for its heavily stylized designs, and fast-paced and deep gameplay. Most games in the series acquired the rights to use the official branding of real baseball leagues around the world, including Nippon Professional Baseball, Major League Baseball, Korea Baseball Organization, World Baseball Classic, and all of their associated players' unions. Spin-offs were also made such as the more realistic Professional Baseball Spirits series of baseball simulations and the handheld exclusive Power Pro Kun Pocket series. The series is one of Konami's most popular game series, although it is not widely available outside of Japan. The main character, Power Pro-Kun, is known as Konami's mascot character, much like Nintendo's Mario and Sega's Sonic.

Power Pro-Kun, Aoi Hayakawa, & Mamoru Ikari were added as a combined spirit in Ultimate via the Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball Spirit Board event in January, 2024.

Marvelous series[edit]

Daemon X Machina[edit]

Daemon X Machina (universe)
Daemon X Machina logo.png
Developer(s) Marvelous
Publisher(s) Marvelous
Nintendo
Xseed Games
Genre(s) Action
Third-person shooter
Console/platform of origin Switch
First installment Daemon X Machina (2019)
Latest installment Daemon X Machina (2019)

Daemon X Machina (デモンエクスマキナ, Daemon X Machina) is a third-person shooter mecha video game. In the game, the player avatar pilots a mech known as an Arsenal as part of The Outers. In these mechs, the player fight against hostile AI turned haywire by energy radiating from the moon.

Four spirits of characters and their respective Arsenals were added via the Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These include Radiant Gleam, Kloster (Grief), Bullet Walker (Brigadier General), and High Line (Guns Empress).

No More Heroes[edit]

No More Heroes (universe)
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Developer(s) Grasshopper Manufacture
feelplus
AQ Interactive
Publisher(s) Grasshopper Manufacture
Marvelous
Various
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Hack and slash
Console/platform of origin Wii
First installment No More Heroes (2007)
Latest installment No More Heroes III (2021)

No More Heroes (ノーモア★ヒーローズ, No More Heroes) is a series of action-adventure hack and slash games starring Travis Touchdown, who inadvertently becomes involved in the United Assassins Association and seeks to hunt down assassins of a higher rank to prevent other assassins from targeting him.

On October 3rd, 2020, it was announced that Travis Touchdown will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Additionally, three spirits from No More Heroes III were added via the No More Heroes 3 Spirit Board event. These include Travis Touchdown, upgradable into his Full Armor from No More Heroes III, and FU.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin[edit]

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (universe)
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Developer(s) Edelweiss
Publisher(s) Marvelous
Xseed Games
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Simulation
Console/platform of origin Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Switch
First installment Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (2020)
Latest installment Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (2020)

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (天穂のサクナヒメ, Princess Sakuna of the Heavens) is an action role-playing simulation video game. In the game, the player controls the goddess Princess Sakuna, who must fend off the demons of Isle of Demons while also looking after a small group of humans.

Three spirits of characters were added via the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These include Sakuna, Kokorowa, and Tama.

With the addition of downloadable content, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is currently the newest universe to be represented in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as it released nearly 2 years after the release of Ultimate. It is also the first universe in the Super Smash Bros. series to have debuted in the 2020s.

Microsoft series[edit]

Doom[edit]

"Doom" redirects here. For other uses, see Doom (disambiguation).
Doom (universe)
Doom logo.svg
Developer(s) id Software
Publisher(s) id Software
GT Interactive Software
Activision
Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s) First-person shooter
Console/platform of origin MS-DOS
First installment Doom (1993)
Latest installment Legacy of Rust (2024)

Doom (ドゥーム, Doom) is a series of first-person shooter games developed by id Software. The story revolves around a space marine, called Doom Guy or the Doom Slayer, and his eternal conflict against invading demons from Hell threatening Earth and Mars.

On October 5th, 2021, it was announced that the Doom Slayer, the main character, will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Gunner.

The Elder Scrolls[edit]

The Elder Scrolls (universe)
The Elder Scrolls logo.svg
Developer(s) Bethesda Softworks
Various
Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin MS-DOS
First installment The Elder Scrolls: Arena (1994)
Latest installment The Elder Scrolls: Castles (2024)

The Elder Scrolls is a series of fantasy role-playing games primarily developed and produced by Bethesda. Players take control of several characters and play through major events in a fantasy world on the continent known as Tamriel. The series is notable for being among the earliest true open-world games in the industry. While the series has more games than it, the most popular game (and the one currently represented in Super Smash Bros.) in the series is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, in which the player must stop the dragon Alduin from destroying the world.

On June 28th, 2021, it was announced that the Dragonborn (also known as the Dovahkiin), the player character of Skyrim, will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter.

Fallout[edit]

Fallout (universe)
Fallout logo.svg
Developer(s) Bethesda Softworks
Interplay Productions
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks
Interplay Productions
Genre(s) First-person shooter
Role-playing
Console/platform of origin MS-DOS
Microsoft Windows
First installment Fallout (1997)
Latest installment Fallout Shelter Online (2020)

Fallout is a series of role-playing games developed by Interplay Entertainment (later Bethesda Softworks). The series revolves around an alternate timeline America that has been ravaged by nuclear war and follows the story of the survivors living their lives in the apocalyptic wastelands. The series started as top-down, turn-based role-playing games with an isometric view and has evolved to feature first-person shooter elements since Fallout 3. The series is particularly known for its dialogue writing, with extensive branching conversation options that often lead to different outcomes that sometimes affect the story.

On June 22nd, 2020, it was announced that Vault Boy, the mascot of the series, will be added to the game as a Mii Costume for the Mii Gunner.

Sega series[edit]

13 Sentinels[edit]

13 Sentinels (universe)
13 Sentinels logo.png
Developer(s) Vanillaware
Publisher(s) Atlus
Sega
Genre(s) Adventure
Real-time strategy
Console/platform of origin PlayStation 4
First installment 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (2019)
Latest installment 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (2019)

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (十三機兵防衛圏, 13 Machine Soldier Defense Zone) is an adventure real-time strategy game developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus and Sega. The game sees the player take controls of 13 different characters in a mystery-adventure narrative interspersed with a real-time strategy "Destruction mode."

The 13 Sentinel Pilots were all added as a single combined spirit in Ultimate via the Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball Spirit Board event in January, 2024.

After Burner[edit]

After Burner (universe)
After Burner logo.png
Developer(s) Sega
Various
Publisher(s) Sega
Sunsoft
Tengen
Activision
MCM Software
Genre(s) Combat flight simulator
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment After Burner (1987)
Latest installment 3D After Burner II (2013)

After Burner (アフターバーナー, After Burner) is a series of combat flight simulation games by Sega.

The series is represented in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U via a remix from the Bayonetta series titled After Burner (∞ Climax Mix), which plays on Umbra Clock Tower. It is also referenced through the name of Bayonetta's aerial side special, After Burner Kick.

After Burner (∞ Climax Mix) returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the same stage.

SNK series[edit]

Alpha Mission[edit]

Alpha Mission (universe)
Alpha Mission logo.png
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Shoot-'em-up
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Alpha Mission (1985)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Alpha Mission (2019)

Alpha Mission (エー・エス・オー - アーマード・スクラム・オブジェクト, ASO: Armored Scrum Object) is a series of vertically-scrolling shoot-'em-up games created by SNK. Alpha Mission was released as an arcade game in 1985 and was later ported to the NES. A sequel, Alpha Mission II, was released in 1991 for the Neo Geo arcade and home systems. In the series, the player controls the fighter SYD against the deadly fleet of the Seven Star Alliance, attacking enemies in the air and on the ground.

A music track from the game, Theme of SYD, appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Art of Fighting[edit]

Art of Fighting (universe)
ArtOfFighting.png
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Fighting
Console/platform of origin Neo Geo MVS
First installment Art of Fighting (1992)
Latest installment Art of Fighting Anthology (2007)

Art of Fighting (龍虎の拳, Fist of Dragon and Tiger) is series of 2D competitive fighting games created by SNK starting in 1992. This trilogy was the second fighting game series created by SNK after Fatal Fury: King of Fighters, and the first two games are prequels to the Fatal Fury series, being set between the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is based around the travels of its protagonist, Ryo Sakazaki, who is one of SNK's most prominent fighting game characters.

Ryo Sakazaki, Yuri Sakazaki, and King appear as background characters in the King of Fighters Stadium in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with Ryo also appearing as a Mii Brawler costume and spirit. Geese Howard's Spirit Battle also takes partly from his appearance as a secret boss in Art of Fighting 2. There are additionally two music tracks from the series: a remix of the series' main theme, titled ART of FIGHT - Art of Fighting, and the Fatal Fury Special rendition of the same song, titled Art of Fighting Ver.230000000.0 - FATAL FURY SPECIAL.

Athena[edit]

Athena (universe)
Athena logo.jpg
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Athena (1986)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Athena (2018)

Athena (アテナ, Athena) is a series of action games developed by SNK and loosely inspired by Greek mythology. Its first game, Athena, released as an arcade game in 1986 and was later ported to the NES. The game is notorious for its high difficulty, but it became a hit due to the main character's bikini getup, which was unique to her at the time. In the series, Princess Athena runs away from her kingdom in search for adventure. Her descendant, Athena Asamiya, stars in later games, such as Psycho Soldier. Both Princess Athena and Athena Asamiya appear in The King of Fighters.

The music track for the first level of Athena, titled Forest World - Athena, appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Ikari Warriors[edit]

Ikari Warriors (universe)
Ikari Warriors Logo.jpg
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Run-and-gun
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Ikari Warriors (1986)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Ikari III -The Rescue- (2020)

Ikari Warriors (怒, Fury) is a series of vertically-scrolling shooter games developed by SNK. The eponymous "Ikari Warriors", Ralf Jones and Clark Still (originally called Paul and Vince in the first game's Western release), are two mercenaries-for-hire who battle through enemies to reach the village of Ikari. The games were heavily influenced by the Rambo franchise. Both Ralf and Clark have continued to make appearances in The King of Fighters, and have appeared in Metal Slug as well since its sixth installment.

Both Ralf Jones and Clark Still appear as background characters in the King of Fighters Stadium in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as a shared spirit. The series is also represented with The King of Fighters XIV rendition of the theme "Ikari", titled IKARI - KOF XIV.

The King of Fighters[edit]

The King of Fighters (universe)
The King of Fighters Logo.svg
Developer(s) SNK
Eolith
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Atlus
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Fighting
Console/platform of origin Neo Geo MVS
First installment The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
Latest installment The King of Fighters XV (2022)

The King of Fighters (ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ, The King of Fighters) is a long-running fighting game series by SNK that combines characters from many of their different franchises, including Fatal Fury, Art of Fighting, Psycho Soldier, Samurai Shodown, and Ikari Warriors, as well as original characters. The series is known for its three-on-three team battles and extensive cast. The KOF series takes place in a timeline different than the Fatal Fury shared universe, whereas both the first two Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting storylines are being acknowledged while having their events' timelines reworked to match the characters' ages in this series.

In Ultimate, The King of Fighters is treated as Terry's secondary universe; it forms the basis for his stage, King of Fighters Stadium, and five of the original characters from the series make cameos within the stage, those being Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Goro Daimon, Chang Koehan, and Choi Bounge. Kyo and Iori also appear as spirits. Iori also appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Brawler. Several characters from other SNK franchises also appear on King of Fighters Stadium using their designs from The King of Fighters series. Eighteen music tracks from many The King of Fighters installments are also available, in addition to some music tracks from the Fatal Fury and Ikari Warriors series being included by way of preexisting remixes from The King of Fighters games. Takashi Kondo reprises his role in Smash since The King of Fighters XIV.

Metal Slug[edit]

Metal Slug (universe)
Metal Slug logo.png
Developer(s) Nazca Corporation
SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) Nazca Corporation
SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Run-and-gun
Console/platform of origin Neo Geo MVS
First installment Metal Slug (1996)
Latest installment Metal Slug Tactics (2024)

Metal Slug (メタルスラッグ, Metal Slug) is a series of run-and-gun shooters. Known for their fluid animation and two-player co-op gameplay, the series involves a small team of soldiers called the Peregrine Falcons and the SPARROWS under the command of the Regular Army as they travel the world to defeat mysterious enemy factions (most notably the military madman General Morden and the Rebel Army and the alien invaders known as Mars People, though in Metal Slug 5 the main enemies are the mysterious Ptolemaic Army and in Metal Slug 6 the Rebel army and the Mars People made a alliance with the Peregrine Falcons to stand over the outbreak of a new alien invasion knows as The Invaders), wielding semi-automatic handguns and a small tank known as SV-001 (the eponymous "Metal Slug"). As each stage progresses, they acquire more powerful weapons and tanks until confronting the final enemy. The characters of Metal Slug make common appearances in The King of Fighters, and starting with Metal Slug 6, the series also crosses over with Ikari Warriors.

Metal Slug is represented in Smash Ultimate through five music tracks playable on the King of Fighters Stadium stage: Main Theme of Metal Slug - METAL SLUG, Assault Theme - METAL SLUG 1-3, Final Attack - METAL SLUG 1-6, Judgment - METAL SLUG 2, and Blue Water Fangs (The Island of Dr. Moreau) - METAL SLUG 3.

Psycho Soldier[edit]

Psycho Soldier (universe)
Psycho Soldier logo.png
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Action platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Psycho Soldier (1987)
Latest installment Arcade Archives Psycho Soldier (2019)

Psycho Soldier (サイコ・ソルジャー, Psycho Soldier) is an action platformer game developed by SNK and was released in arcades in 1987. It is the successor game to Athena, starring Athena Asamiya, a Japanese schoolgirl descendant of the similarly-named goddess who uses her psychokinetic powers to fight an alien invasion alongside the Chinese youngster Sie Kensou. It is notable for being the first video game to feature a theme song with sampled lyrics.

Athena Asamiya appears as a background character in King of Fighters Stadium using her design from King of Fighters '95, as well as a spirit, using her original game artwork. The Psycho Soldier Theme is also covered in both Japanese and English, with the latter being the first English version since its original release.

Samurai Shodown[edit]

Samurai Shodown (universe)
SamuraiShodown.png
Developer(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Publisher(s) SNK
Hamster Corporation
Genre(s) Fighting
Console/platform of origin Neo Geo MVS
First installment Samurai Shodown (1993)
Latest installment Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection (2020)

Samurai Shodown (サムライスピリッツ, Samurai Spirits) is a weapon-based fighting game series made by SNK. The games are set in Japan in the late 18th century, involving the main protagonist Haohmaru and various other characters doing battle against dark forces threatening to spread their evil into the mortal world, such as the malevolent deity Ambrosia, who manipulates extremists like the sorcerer Shiro Amakusa to do its bidding. The hallmark of the series is the incredibly high damage on all moves. This makes most matches over in a few good hits, naturally encouraging a slower, more defense and patience based playstyle. The earlier titles in the series are also well-known for their poor English translations at times. Despite the name of the series, most of the characters are not samurai in the traditional sense.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nakoruru appears as a Mii costume for the Mii Swordfighter, and she appears as a spirit along with Haohmaru. The series is also represented with three music tracks from the first installment: Tuna, Banquet of Nature, and Gaia.

Square Enix series[edit]

Bravely Default[edit]

Bravely Default (universe)
Bravely Default logo.png
Developer(s) Silicon Studio
Claytechworks
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Nintendo
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin 3DS
First installment Bravely Default (2012)
Latest installment Bravely Default II (2021)

Bravely Default (ブレイブリーデフォルト, Bravely Default) is a series of role-playing games developed by Silicon Studio and published by Square Enix in Japan, with Nintendo publishing in all other regions. Originally conceived as a sequel to Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, the connections to the Final Fantasy franchise were eventually dropped in favor of original characters and settings. Battles are turn based, with the unique twist of being able to brave or default every turn. Brave Points (BP) must be spent to attack, or "Brave" enemies, and more available BP means more chances to attack. The player can even go into negative BP, but are then unable to perform any action until the BP balance reaches 0 again. BP will restore naturally, or the player can choose to "Default," which reduces damage taken and replenishes BP quicker. The games also utilize a job system where players battle the holders of Asterisks, items that grant jobs, in order to claim them and thereby use those jobs for themselves, granting their characters special abilities in battle.

On February 23, 2021, it was announced that spirits from Bravely Default II, the third game in the series, would introduced via the Spirit Board event simply titled BRAVELY DEFAULT II on February 26 as a tie-in to the game's release. All four protagonists are available in pairs: Seth & Gloria and Elvis & Adelle.

Mana[edit]

Mana (universe)
Trials of Mana.png
Developer(s) Square Enix
Square
Brownie Brown
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Square
Nintendo
Genre(s) Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin Game Boy
First installment Final Fantasy Adventure (1991)
Latest installment Visions of Mana (2024)

Mana (聖剣伝説, The Legend of the Sacred Sword) is a series of action role-playing games created by Square Enix (formerly Squaresoft). The series was originally developed as a supplemental storyline to Final Fantasy, but elements of that series were dropped from the second installment, Secret of Mana, onwards. The series often revolves around the Mana Tree, the Mana Sword, and the forces trying to steal and harness its power. The series is considered a pioneer of the action RPG genre with the introduction of a real-time battle system reminiscent of top-down The Legend of Zelda games.

On April 21, 2020, it was announced that spirits from the 2020 remake of Trials of Mana would be added via the Spirit Board event The Spirits of Mana event on April 24 as a tie-in to the remake's release on the same day. All six protagonists are featured in three pairs: Duran & Angela, Kevin & Charlotte, and Hawkeye & Riesz, with each pairing representing one of the three storylines of Trials of Mana.

Octopath Traveler[edit]

Octopath Traveler (universe)
Octopath-traveler-logo.png
Developer(s) Square Enix
Division 11
Acquire
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Nintendo
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin Switch
First installment Octopath Traveler (2018)
Latest installment Octopath Traveler II (2023)

Octopath Traveler (オクトパス トラベラー, Octopath Traveler) is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Square Enix and Acquire, conceived from the same producer who previously worked on the Bravely Default series on Nintendo 3DS. In the game, the player controls a set of eight characters (Ophilia, Cyrus, Tressa, Olberic, Primrose, Alfyn, Therion, and H'aanit, their first names spelling out O-C-T-O-P-A-T-H) through the land of Orsterra, with each character having their own storyline, archetype, and abilities. The game has an "HD-2D" diorama art-style for the backgrounds with sprites used for the characters both in and out of battle. The original game is among the top twenty-five best selling titles on Nintendo Switch with over two million copies sold, a prequel, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, released on October 28, 2020, and a sequel, Octopath Traveler II, released on February 24, 2023.

On July 7, 2020, it was revealed that spirits featuring the eight playable characters in Octopath Traveler would be added via the Spirit Board event Second Anniversary of OCTOPATH TRAVELER on July 10. The spirits would see each of the eight playable characters split into four pairs, these pairs being Olberic & Primrose, Tressa & Cyrus, Alfyn & Therion, and H'aanit & Ophilia.

Ubisoft series[edit]

Assassin's Creed[edit]

Assassin's Creed (universe)
Assassin's Creed Logo.svg
Developer(s) Ubisoft
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Console/platform of origin Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
First installment Assassin's Creed (2007)
Latest installment Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023)

Assassin's Creed (アサシンクリード, Assassin Creed) is a series of stealth action-adventure games developed by Ubisoft. The series follows the millennia-long clash between two factions: the Assassins and the Knights Templar, as Desmond Miles experiences the lives of his ancestors to uncover their hidden secrets in the (then) near-future of 2012.

On January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that Altaïr would be a Mii Costume for the Mii Swordfighter as part of Round 5 of DLC.

Rabbids[edit]

Rabbids (universe)
Raving Rabbids logo.png
Developer(s) Ubisoft
Headstrong Games
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Genre(s) Party
Turn-based strategy
Educational
FMV Game
Console/platform of origin Game Boy Advance
First installment Rayman Raving Rabbids (2006)
Latest installment Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022)

Rabbids (ラビッツ・パーティー, Rabbits Party; Lapins Crétins (Moronic Rabbits) in French) is a multimedia franchise that began as a spinoff of the Rayman series before branching off into its own separate universe. The series follows the various antics of the titular Rabbids, a race of crazed rabbit-like creatures that spout gibberish and cause mischief wherever they go. The Rabbids series and the Super Mario series crossed over in the turn-based strategy series Mario + Rabbids, in which a device called the "SupaMerge" hits the Rabbids' Time-Washing Machine and transports them to the Mushroom Kingdom, merging them with various objects found therein.

Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Kong from Kingdom Battle appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with the latter using his design from Kingdom Battle's "Donkey Kong Adventure" DLC expansion. Additionally, on January 16th, 2020, it was confirmed that Rabbids headgear would be a Mii Costume as part of Round 5 of DLC.

Rayman[edit]

Rayman (universe)
Rayman logo.png
Developer(s) Ubisoft
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Gameloft
Feral Interactive
Nintendo
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Atari Jaguar
First installment Rayman (1995)
Latest installment Rayman Mini (2019)

Rayman (レイマン, Rayman) is a platformer franchise focusing on the limbless hero Rayman as he protects his world against everything from robot pirates to psychotic bunnies.

The main titular protagonist, alongside his best friend Globox and the barbarian princess Barbara from Rayman Legends, appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Rayman returns as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Others[edit]

BIT.TRIP[edit]

BIT.TRIP (universe)
BIT TRIP logo.png
Developer(s) Choice Provisions
Publisher(s) Aksys Games
Arc System Works
Choice Provisions
Genre(s) Music
Console/platform of origin Wii (WiiWare)
First installment BIT.TRIP BEAT (2009)
Latest installment BIT.TRIP RERUNNER (2023)

BIT.TRIP is a series of rhythm games by independent developer Gaijin Games (now known as Choice Provisions) starring an entity known as CommanderVideo.

CommanderVideo appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a trophy, using his three-dimensional appearance from BIT.TRIP Presents...Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. This marks BIT.TRIP as the first series created by an independent developer to be represented in Smash.

Culdcept[edit]

Culdcept (universe)
Culdcept logo.png
Developer(s) OmiyaSoft
Publisher(s) Various
Sega
Namco
Nintendo
Genre(s) Board game
Console/platform of origin Sega Saturn
First installment Culdcept (1997) Japan
Latest installment Culdcept Revolt (2016)

Culdcept (カルドセプト, Culdcept) is a series of card collecting board games released on multiple consoles with different publishers, such as Sega, Namco Bandai, and Nintendo.

The character Goligan appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. A remix of the title theme from the first 3DS installment, known simply as Culdcept, plays on the Boxing Ring stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Goligan returns as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as well as Culdra, the goddess and mascot of the series, and Allen, the main protagonist of Culdcept Revolt. The Culdcept track returns. Additionally, two tracks from Culdcept Revolt are added, Revolt -Striving for Hope- and Worthy Rival Battle. All three tracks play on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

Cuphead[edit]

Cuphead (universe)
Cuphead Logo.png
Developer(s) StudioMDHR
Publisher(s) StudioMDHR
Genre(s) Run-and-gun platformer
Console/platform of origin Xbox One
Microsoft Windows
First installment Cuphead (2017)
Latest installment Cuphead (2017)

Cuphead (カップヘッド, Cuphead) is a 2D sidescrolling run-and-gun platformer developed by the Canada-based StudioMDHR and inspired by series such as Contra, Gunstar Heroes, and Gradius. Notably, the art style is rooted in 1930s rubber-hose cartoons inspired by the works of Disney and Fleischer Studios. The story follows two brothers, Cuphead and Mugman, who live on the Inkwell Isles. After gambling with the Devil and losing their souls, they are forced to battle the Devil's debtors across the Inkwell Isles in order to return their Soul Contracts and save themselves. A downloadable expansion titled The Delicious Last Course was released on June 30th, 2022, which adds Ms. Chalice as an additional playable character, a new Inkwell Isle, and a new story involving collecting ingredients for the jolly Chef Saltbaker.

On January 16th, 2020, it was announced that Cuphead would be a Mii Fighter Costume for the Mii Gunner as part of Round 5 of DLC, with a unique introduction scene based on the storybook opening of the original game. The Mii Costume is bundled with the music track Floral Fury, the boss theme for Cagney Carnation, which can play on stages under the categories of "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." Later, on February 11th, 2020, it was announced that the Spirit Board event Ready? Wallop! would start on February 14th of the same year, featuring spirits for Cuphead, Mugman, King Dice, and the Devil.

Glory of Heracles[edit]

Glory of Heracles (universe)
Glory of Heracles logo.png
Developer(s) Data East
Paon
Publisher(s) Data East
Paon
Nintendo
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin Famicom
First installment Tōjin Makyō Den: Heracles no Eikō (1987) Japan
Latest installment Glory of Heracles (2008)

Glory of Heracles (ヘラクレスの栄光, Glory of Heracles) is an RPG series based on the Greek myth of Heracles which was originally a Japan-only series released for the Famicom, Super Famicom, and Game Boy by Data East. After Data East went bankrupt in 2003, Paon acquired the rights and revived the series with Glory of Heracles: Proof of the Soul for the Nintendo DS, which would later release in North America as Glory of Heracles.

A remix of two music tracks from Proof of the Soul, under the title Glory of Heracles, plays on the Coliseum stage appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The main protagonist of Proof of the Soul, as well as Heracles himself (also based on his appearance in Proof of the Soul), both appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Glory of Heracles track returns, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

Hades[edit]

Hades (universe)
Hades logo.png
Developer(s) Supergiant Games
Publisher(s) Supergiant Games
Genre(s) Roguelike
Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin macOS
Nintendo Switch
Microsoft Windows
First installment Hades (2020)
Latest installment Hades (2020)

Hades is a roguelike game created by Supergiant Games that focuses on Zagreus, the son of Hades, who repeatedly attempts to escape the Underworld. The game takes major inspiration from Greek mythology, using many characters and weapons.

Zagreus was added as a spirit in Ultimate via the Sentinels, Gods, and Baseball Spirit Board event in January of 2024. His spirit does not list the name of the series he originates from, nor is it referenced by name in the event announcement.

River City[edit]

River City (universe)
Kunio-Kun Logo.png
Developer(s) Technōs Japan
Atlus
Arc System Works
Publisher(s) Taito
Technōs Japan
Atlus
Arc System Works
Genre(s) Beat 'em up
Sports
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Renegade (1986)
Latest installment River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next (2024)

River City (くにおくん, Kunio-kun) is a beat 'em up and sports game series made by Technōs Japan, which is now handled by Arc System Works. The series stars the titular Kunio (known as Alex in River City Ransom, the Western localization of Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari), beating his way through dangerous gangs or competing in sports, often joined by his friendly rival Riki (Ryan in River City Ransom).

Four spirits from the River City franchise were added via Spirit Board event River City Smash in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The event started on January 24th, 2020 and ended on January 28th of the same year. Notably, the characters appear with their original Japanese names and appearances across all versions rather than using their localized names.

Shantae[edit]

Shantae (universe)
Shantae Logo.png
Developer(s) WayForward Technologies
Publisher(s) Capcom
WayForward Technologies
Genre(s) Platformer
Metroidvania
Console/platform of origin Game Boy Color
First installment Shantae (2002)
Latest installment Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2019)

Shantae (シャンティ, Shantae) is a series of action platformers developed by WayForward Technologies that star the titular character, Shantae, a half-genie half-human girl who can use her long hair to attack enemies, unlock new abilities and weapons with progression, and transform into different animals by belly dancing.

Both the protagonist and recurring antagonist of the series, Shantae and Risky Boots respectively, appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate using their artwork from the fourth installment, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. A Shantae Mii Costume for Mii Brawlers would later be released through DLC, bundled with the music track Burning Town, in its arrangement from Half-Genie Hero.

Tetris[edit]

Tetris (universe)
Tetris logo.svg
Developer(s) Alexey Pajitnov
Various
Publisher(s) The Tetris Company
Nintendo
Various
Genre(s) Puzzle
Console/platform of origin Electronika 60
First installment Tetris (1984)
Latest installment Tetris Forever (2024)
Article on Hard Drop Tetris Wiki Tetris (universe)

Tetris (テトリス, Tetris; Тетрис in Russian) is a tile-matching puzzle video game series created by Alexey Pajitnov that released on various consoles over the years. It is perhaps most famous for its iteration on the original Game Boy, which was a pack-in title for the handheld, and propelled it to instant commercial and critical success.

Both Tetris: Type A and Tetris: Type B from the Game Boy version appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as music for the Luigi's Mansion stage.

Tetris: Type A returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, but only as a track for Smash Run. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, both tracks reappear. While Tetris: Type A still plays in the Luigi's Mansion stage like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Tetris: Type B is moved to the Wuhu Island stage.

Tetris: Type A and Tetris: Type B both return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories. Five spirits depicting different Tetrimino shapes were also added via the Attack of the Tetriminos! Spirit Board event. The singular spirits include the I, T, and O shapes, while shared spirits include the S & Z shapes and the L & J shapes.

The Tower[edit]

The Tower (universe)
The Tower logo.png
Developer(s) OPeNBooK
Vivarium
Publisher(s) OPeNBooK
Maxis
Nintendo
Sega
Genre(s) Construction and Management simulation
Console/platform of origin Macintosh System 7
First installment SimTower: The Vertical Empire (1994)
Latest installment The Tower for iPhone (2011)

The Tower (ザ・タワー, The Tower) is a series of construction and management simulator games in which the player builds and manages the operations of a modern, multi-use skyscraper. The North American release of the first game, The Tower, was localized by Maxis as a part of the Sim series, titled SimTower: The Vertical Empire.

Yama, the boss from the Game Boy Advance installment, The Tower SP, appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Undertale[edit]

Undertale (universe)
Undertale logo.png
Developer(s) Toby Fox
8-4
Publisher(s) Toby Fox
8-4
Genre(s) Role-playing
Console/platform of origin Microsoft Windows
Apple OS X
First installment Undertale (2015)
Latest installment Deltarune (2018)

Undertale, officially stylized as UNDERTALE, is an indie role-playing game created by Toby Fox. In the game, the player traverses an underground world full of quirky monsters and can either befriend or murder them, with different choices resulting in different endings.

One of the major characters encountered, Sans, appears as a downloadable Mii Gunner costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as part of Round 3. The costume also comes with a new arrangement of his boss theme MEGALOVANIA as a DLC music track, playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

Warframe[edit]

Warframe (universe)
WarframeLogo.png
Developer(s) Digital Extremes
Panic Button
Publisher(s) Digital Extremes
Genre(s) Third-person shooter
Action role-playing
Console/platform of origin Microsoft Windows
First installment Warframe (2013)
Latest installment Warframe (2013)

Warframe is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter/action role-playing game made by Digital Extremes. It follows a member of the Tenno, an ancient warrior race, who awakens from a millennia-long cryosleep to find their planetary system at war. The Tenno use bio-mechanical suits, the eponymous Warframes, along with various weapons to fight their enemies. Opposing them are the militaristic Grineer Empire, the plutocratic Corpus mercantile, the techno-organic Infested, and their archenemies—the self-replicating Sentient machines—all of which stem in some way from the decadence of the ancient Orokin Empire.

The player's guide, the Lotus, and her Sentient form Natah both appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, released in the spirit event Spirits in Black.

The Wonderful 101[edit]

The Wonderful 101 (universe)
The Wonderful 101 logo.png
Developer(s) PlatinumGames
Publisher(s) Nintendo
PlatinumGames
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Console/platform of origin Wii U
First installment The Wonderful 101 (2013)
Latest installment The Wonderful 101: Remastered (2020)

The Wonderful 101 (ザ・ワンダフル・ワン・オー・ワン, The Wonderful 101) is an action game developed by PlatinumGames. Players take control of a team of masked superheroes, known as the Wonderful 100 (pronounced One-Double Oh), to save Earth from GEATHJERK, a legion of alien invaders. By using the stylus (or right stick) to draw shapes, the player can have the heroes join together to assume a variety of forms known as "Unite Morphs" to combat enemies and solve puzzles. Nintendo published the game in its initial Wii U-exclusive release, while its remaster was published on multiple platforms by developer PlatinumGames themselves. PlatinumGames fully acquired the intellectual property rights from Nintendo in September of 2024.

The main character, Wonder-Red, and the six other main Wonderful Ones all appear as trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Two tracks from the game are also featured: ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100! plays on the Pilotwings stage, and Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form plays on the Mario Galaxy stage.

Wonder-Red and Wonder-Blue both return as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. ST01: Roll Out, Wonderful 100! and Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form both return, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.

Dependent universes[edit]

Dependent universes are universes that are only represented in the Super Smash Bros. franchise through technicalities and in ways too minor to be considered their own series.

  • Anarchy Reigns is an open world beat 'em up game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega. The fighter spirit artwork of Bayonetta from the first Bayonetta game, as well as some of her alternate costumes, come from this game.
  • Dance Dance Revolution is a series of dance rhythm games by Konami and one of many franchises developed by the company's music division, Bemani. A sticker of Bowser uses artwork from Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix. Mario's down smash in Ultimate also resembles his breakdancing on that game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from Super Mario 64 as it was prior.
  • Ehrgeiz is a 3D arena fighting game made by DreamFactory, developer of the Tobal series, and released jointly by Square and Namco in December 1998. It featured characters from Final Fantasy VII like Cloud and Sephiroth as guest fighters. Some of Cloud's and Sephiroth's moves (which also may have been borrowed from the Tekken and Tobal games due to Ehrgeiz reusing a lot of animations from those games), such as their down tilts and Sephiroth's forward smash, originated from this game. The animation of the last three hits of Cross Slash is based on its animation from this game.
  • Final Fight is a series of beat-em-up games made by Capcom. The series is a spinoff of Street Fighter, hence why Cody Travers, one of the series' protagonists, appears as a playable character in several Street Fighter games and receives a spirit in Ultimate, referencing his appearance in Street Fighter Alpha 3.
  • Flicky is an arcade platformer released by Sega whose titular protagonist would later become one of the recurring Animals in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Flicky appears in the background of Windy Hill Zone and as part of the Fauna of Windy Hill Zone trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
  • Jet Set Radio is a series of extreme sports platformers developed by SmileBit, an in-house studio of SEGA. The song "Right There, Ride On" samples Rock It On from the first game, as confirmed by the song's composer, Hideki Naganuma, on Twitter.[2]
  • Marvel vs. Capcom is a fighting game series featuring characters owned by Capcom and Marvel Comics. Mega Man's up tilt is based on the Mega Upper from this series,[3] and Ken Masters' Shinryuken is based on its incarnation from this series,[4] although neither originate from the series. The series is also indirectly referenced by Palutena's Guidance in the conversation about Ryu.
  • Meteos is a series of puzzle games developed by Masahiro Sakurai and originally released for the Nintendo DS. The X Bomb's behavior in the Super Smash Bros. series is similar to that of the item of the same name in Meteos, in which it explodes in a cross shape rather than exhibit its behavior from Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is the name of several video games based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker. Sega developed two beat 'em ups, released in 1990; one released in arcades and another released for the Sega Genesis and Master System consoles. The Wii Remote selection sound used for Sonic first appeared in the Genesis version of Moonwalker before being reused in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog.
  • Mickey Mouse is the mascot franchise of The Walt Disney Company. While most of the pre-existing Disney material featured in Kingdom Hearts is not referenced in Super Smash Bros., the keychain on Sora's Keyblade still bears the signature tri-circle Hidden Mickey logo. Several video games starring Mickey Mouse are also listed in the Chronicle.
  • Pulseman is a platformer game developed by Game Freak for the Sega Mega Drive. The Pokémon franchise has multiple references to Pulseman. One of these is Volt Tackle which is based on Pulseman's signature attack Voltekka,[5] sharing the same name in Japanese.
  • Sid Meier's Pirates! is a pirate-based strategy game originally developed by MicroProse for a selection of computer platforms. The opening of the final boss theme from Donkey Kong Country, featured in the songs "King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2", "Snakey Chantey", and "Gangplank Galleon", is taken from Rare's NES conversion of the game, which was also composed by David Wise.
  • Shin Megami Tensei is a post-apocalyptic RPG series and the successor of the Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei duology, made by Atlus. Persona is one of many sub-series from this franchise. The Tsubasa Oribe and Tsubasa Oribe (Carnage Form) spirits in Ultimate originate from Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE, a pop idol-themed crossover between Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem. Joker's down special moves, Tetrakarn and Makarakarn, first appeared in 1992's Shin Megami Tensei for the Super Famicom.
  • Strider is a platform/hack-and-slash series developed by Capcom based on a manga created by Moto Kikaku starring the ninja Strider Hiryu. The Robot Master weapon that Mega Man uses for his back air is the Slash Claw from Mega Man 7, whose attack is based on how Strider attacks in his games.[6]
  • Warriors is a hack-and-slash series by Omega Force (stylized as ω-Force) and Koei Tecmo (previously Koei prior to their merger with Tecmo). Originally a spin-off to Koei's Romance of the Three Kingdoms series titled Dynasty Warriors, the game would spawn an entire sub-series of games under the Warriors title or otherwise have the same type of gameplay. While the first game in the series is a one-on-one fighting game, its sequels and spin-offs adopted the style of the player controlling several generals on an open map and mowing down hordes of enemies while simultaneously managing the positions and actions of allied forces until the enemy has fallen or surrendered. The franchise includes crossovers such as Dragon Quest, The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, and Persona. Spirits from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity appeared in Ultimate via a Spirit Board event. Additionally, Sophia from Persona 5 Strikers, a Persona 5 spin-off, is available as a spirit for those who have save data from the game in the system. She would be available to purchase from the Shop as of version 12.0.0.
  • Yume Kōjō '87 (lit. "Dream Factory '87") was a promotional event held by Fuji TV in 1987 in Japan. Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic is a game featuring the mascots of this event, which was localized as Super Mario Bros. 2 and eventually re-localized back to Japanese as Super Mario USA. Mushroom Kingdom II is based on the Super Mario All-Stars version of the game, and characters from the game such as Birdo, Pidgit and Shy Guy have appeared in various forms as parts of the Mario and, in some cases for Shy Guy, Yoshi universes, In fact, Birdo and Shy Guy's Trophies in Smash 4 mention the game sans Yume Kōjō '87. Additionally, Lina's floating jump, a special ability which was then inherited for Peach in Super Mario Bros. 2, appears as a mechanic for Peach since her debut in Melee, also being inherited for Daisy in Ultimate.

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.denofgeek.com/games/mappy-namcos-forgotten-follow-up-to-pac-man/
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/Hideki_Naganuma/status/506068295582109696
  3. ^ https://youtu.be/7xUWnQu2Grs?t=1726
  4. ^ https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM?t=270
  5. ^ GAME FREAK Illustration Demonstration: Episode One [Ken Sugimori x Pulseman 【#ゲームフリーク ひみつきち#9】]. ゲームフリーク公式チャンネル (2019-01-11). Retrieved on 2024-01-06. ““Pulseman's” “Volteccer” comes up in the “Pokémon” series as “Volt tackle”, and “S.S. Anne” comes from the name of the host computer “Saint Anne”. So the designs aren’t the only way the two games are connected. That’s true.”
  6. ^ Rockman 7. Capcom. Retrieved on 2024-01-07. “With this Slash Claw, I can slice through anything. Incredible dasu. It's like SXrXder HXyuu dasu! Promise you won't say that again”


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Fighter-based Animal Crossing · ARMS · Banjo-Kazooie · Bayonetta · Castlevania · Donkey Kong · Dragon Quest · Duck Hunt · EarthBound · Fatal Fury · Final Fantasy · Fire Emblem · F-Zero · Game & Watch · Ice Climber · Kid Icarus · Kingdom Hearts · Kirby · Mario · Mega Man · Metal Gear · Metroid · Minecraft · Pac-Man · Persona · Pikmin · Pokémon · Punch-Out!! · R.O.B. · Sonic the Hedgehog · Splatoon · Star Fox · Street Fighter · Tekken · The Legend of Zelda · Wario · Wii Fit · Xenoblade Chronicles · Yoshi
Stage-based Balloon Fight · Electroplankton · Miiverse · Nintendo DS · Nintendogs · Pilotwings · StreetPass Mii Plaza · Tomodachi · Wii Sports · Wrecking Crew
Assist Trophy-based Art Academy · Bomberman · Brain Age · Color TV-Game · Custom Robo · Devil World · Dillon's Rolling Western · Drill Dozer · Excite · Fatal Frame · Golden Sun · Jam with the Band · Joy Mech Fight · Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru · Kururin · Monster Hunter · Nintendo Badge Arcade · Nintendo Wars · Sheriff · Shovel Knight · SimCity · Sin and Punishment · Swapnote · The Legendary Starfy · The Mysterious Murasame Castle · Virtua Fighter
Item-based Clu Clu Land · Galaxian · GoldenEye · Panel de Pon · Perfect Dark · Steel Diver
Enemy-based Dig Dug · Rhythm Heaven · Xevious
Others Mii · List of minor universes (Nintendo · Third-party)
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