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{{disambig2|the Adventure Mode in ''Brawl''|other uses|Adventure Mode (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox Game
|title=The Subspace Emissary
|image=[[File:Subspace Emissary Logo.jpg|250px]]
|caption=The official SSE logo.}}
'''Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary''' ({{ja|亜空の使者|Akū no Shisha}}, ''Emissary of Subspace''), sometimes abbreviated as '''SSE''' or shortened to '''Subspace Emissary''', is a mode in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and the successor to ''[[Melee]]''{{'}}s [[Adventure Mode]]. It was hinted at with the [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea01.html This world...] [[DOJO|Dojo]] update on July 20th, 2007, and fully unveiled on August 3rd of the same year. This mode was succeeded by ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''{{'}}s. [[World of Light]].


[[Image:Modea02 070803logo.jpg|right|400px]]
==Overview==
On July 20th, [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] was updated with a collection of enigmatic images that depicted {{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Kirby}} transforming from [[Trophy|trophies]] into fighters (akin to the introduction of ''Melee''). After Kirby's apparent defeat at the hands of Mario, he is changed back into a trophy, but Mario reverses the transformation and Mario and Kirby shake hands. However, the sky darkens soon after, and [[Meta Knight]]’s ship, the [[Halberd]], flies over the stadium, soon followed by the appearance of [[Primid|a mysterious character]]. The screenshots were accompanied by this description:


As confirmed on [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]], [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] will feature a new single-player adventure mode called the '''Subspace Emissary''. [[Sakurai]] stated that although the past games featured a large multi-player mode, they've never created an extensive single-player adventure. This time, the developers have included a plot-line that features the histories of the many fighters in ''Brawl''. The Subspace Emissary will also include many new diverse characters, enemies, and levels that will each play a part in the adventure. The mode will also feature dozens of cut-scenes which are rare among [[Nintendo]] games
''In this world, trophies fight. They know nothing but fighting. Fighting is the sole reason for their existence. Being turned back into a trophy, being unable to fight, is much like death. Those are the rules of this world.  But...When someone...or something...breaks those rules, the world will pay a terrible price...''


===Structure===
The post was placed under a mode referred to as "???" until August 3rd when it was changed to "Adventure Mode". On August 3rd, Smash Bros. DOJO!! was updated again. This time, more information was given. The mode was dubbed "The Subspace Emissary", and a multitude of screenshots were shown, as well as a cutscene related to the "This World…" update. In the cutscene, Mario and Kirby were seen shaking hands, as depicted in the screenshots, and after waving to the crowd, the Halberd appeared as it did in "This World…". The mysterious character from before was shown to be one of apparently many odd, robot-like creatures formed from some sort of shadowy matter. {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}} were seen watching from the sidelines but rushed down to the middle of the stadium to assist Mario and Kirby in fighting the mysterious army. After Peach and Zelda reach the stage and help destroy the [[Primid]]s, an entity from the sky called the [[Ancient Minister]] appears on the stage. The Ancient Minister drops a [[Subspace Bomb]] on the arena, then flies off. As Mario approaches the bomb, he is hit by a cannonball and is sent flying from the arena. [[Petey Piranha]] appears and captures Peach and Zelda in cages.  
[[Image:BrawlMap.jpg|right|thumb|The Subspace Emissary map. Click to enlarge.]]
Stage selection is done via a map screen, which also allows players to select their difficulty (Easy, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, Intense) and determine if you want two-player co-op play. Before the beginning of each stage, the player picks a "Team" of allied characters that he or she would like to use to complete that particular level. Each stage has a fixed amount of lives that one can lose before the game is lost.


====In-Game Structure====
The various screenshots in the update depicted a multitude of new enemies, as well as a few familiar ones, such as a [[Hammer Bro]], who was previously confirmed as an [[Assist Trophy]], and {{b|Bullet Bill|enemy}}s. There were also a new series of enemies that were introduced that are part of the Subspace army. Some enemies of the Subspace army appear to be helpful while other ones are dangerous.
As you go through the game, your damage percentage will be displayed at the bottom of the screen for each player, just like in multiplayer battles. At the left side of the screen, a bar showing what seems to be your lives is displayed. A feature that was not present in [[Melee]] is that enemies now have health. As you fight them, their own health bars will be displayed at the top of the screen. More than one health bar may appear if you are fighting multiple enemies at once.


===Co-op===
Masahiro Sakurai has stated that substantial single-player content was a core priority during the development of ''Brawl''. An adventure on the scale of a stand alone video game was decided early in development. Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that Sakurai always wanted to make a mode like this for the series, but was advised to focus on the multiplayer aspects of previous games due to the relatively short development times of previous games and there already being no shortage of single-player games. The much longer development time allotted to ''Brawl'' allowed the mode to be made.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/i-miyamotosakurai?page=2 Miyamoto and Sakurai on Nintendo Wii
The Subspace Emissary supports two-player co-op.  When playing cooperatively, the two players share the same amount of lives. If player one is on his or her last life, and dies, but player two is still alive, the game is still over. Within stages, the game's camera follows player one, and so it is player two's responsibility to keep up with player one. If the two become separated, player two may return to player one's location with the "Space Jump" technique.
E3: Smash Bros., Mario, more.]</ref> The initial plan was to outsource development of this mode to another studio, but no suitable contractor was available. In the end, the entire mode was developed internally by the main ''Brawl'' team. Only the cutscenes were created by a different studio.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXpFTHtlmCo&t Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]]</ref>


===The World===
==Gameplay==
The Subspace Emissary introduces players to the true world of ''Smash Bros.'' This world is composed of a wide variety of terrain ranging from vast forests and grasslands to deep caverns and large deserts. The most notable structure is the enormous stadium that hovers over the land. It was the major place of all battles, until the Subspace invasion began. During this invasion, the entire stadium, along with any potential visitors, were engulfed in a subspace bomb.
[[File:AdventureMap.jpg|thumb|400px|The [[Adventure Map]], after completion of The Subspace Emissary.]]
[[File:The plain Mario.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Mario in The Plain]]
The Subspace Emissary mode is a side-scrolling adventure in the style of a platformer, inspired by the {{uv|Mario}} and {{uv|Kirby}} games. However, it retains all basic mechanics of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], such as a [[damage meter]], [[stock]]s, and Smash-style attacks. It can also be classified as a beat 'em up; often stages will [[ambush|pause at specific points]] and force the player to defeat a set of enemies, which prevents one from simply running through everything.


====Areas Revealed====
The mode features a [[Adventure Map|world map]] where stages are selected; once a stage is selected, the difficulty can be chosen, and the character(s) will enter the stage. The selectable characters will change depending on the plot. Stages that have been completed already can be played again, with the one exception being a stage being consumed by a Subspace Bomb; if this happens, the player must complete the Subspace Emissary to be able to access the stage again.
Only a few areas have been revealed that you will have to fight through as of far:


'''The Arena'''- The introduction of the plot takes place at the ''Smash Bros. Arena''. Three battles will take place, the first being between [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]]. After the [[Subspace Army]] arrives, you will have to battle a group of [[Primid]]. Finally, you will face off with the first boss.
The mode also has a two-player option, using one stock to join in. When using two players, the first player will have priority over the screen, making it possible for the second player to get run off the screen if the two players are not coordinated. However, the second player has the option to [[Space Jump|warp]] to the first player at any time (except in boss battles) by pressing the [[Start-Pause button|button that would normally pause the game]]. The first player must be present with stock left at all times; if the first player is defeated with no spare stock remaining, the game will end and offer a continue. If the second player is defeated, the first player can continue alone. In addition, only the first player can navigate through [[door]]s (though the second player can still utilize [[key]]s) and temporary switches. If the second player goes into a barrel cannon or minecart they will be teleported back to the player seconds later unless the first player goes in right after. The second player can also decide when barrel cannons shoot.
*Boss Battle- [[Petey Piranha]]


'''Skyworld'''- Pit's home land is supposedly the first actual level in the game. You will have to explore and find Mario in the clouds as [[Pit]]. From there, you will need to proceed to the surface of the world. A short battle with the Primid will take place here as well.
When playing a level for the first time, many cutscenes will pause just before gameplay begins, showing a view of all available characters. A message will display how many stock the level allows, and a cursor will appear that allows choosing which characters to play. The order characters are chosen in is the order they will appear: they will cycle through in that order until all stock is depleted. Playing through a level again, there will be a screen before the level allowing choosing between any available characters instead of cutscenes during the level. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage: there is a wider character variety to choose from, but one cannot pick less characters than the number of stocks the stage has (meaning if a stage has four stocks, the player must choose four characters). Additionally, no mid-level cutscenes will play, including ones that would normally allow a re-pick of characters that replenishes stocks. While on many levels this makes little difference, it is very problematic on long stages like the second Subspace Bomb Factory, where a replay provides only a fraction of the stock originally given.
*Boss Battle- Greap


'''Jungle'''- You will play as [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Donkey Kong|DK]] in this area. The Jungle is infested with ''Mario World'' enemies such as [[Goomba]]s, [[Koopa]]s, and [[Bullet Bill]]s. A mini-boss battle with a [[Giant Goomba]] will take place here. [[Bowser]] is encountered at the end of the level wielding a trophy gun.
The physics of many (if not all) characters are also tweaked slightly. In general, characters run slower, fall faster, and jump better than in brawls. However, the [[midair jump]]s of a character that possesses more than one will be worse than normal. Move mechanics are not altered, although the differing jump heights, jump timing, and gravity will change how effective aerial attacks are. The most significant change is the removal of stamina from Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, which allows one to use one Pokémon exclusively. Characters are also able to [[swimming|swim]] for significantly longer. Characters retain their standard physics in boss battles. Because Smash relies on KOs by being knocked off stage, in order for the platforming nature to be retained, the camera's reaction time in following a character decreases in proportion to the player's damage.  
*Boss Battle-  [[Bowser]]


'''The Lake'''- The player(s) control [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Fox]] in this level. The only known gameplay in this area is a boss battle with [[Rayquaza]].
[[Grab]]bing mechanics are also altered. Normal enemies cannot be held onto for any length of time; they will be thrown immediately after being grabbed, making it impossible to [[pummel]] them. This means that choosing which throw to use must be done with the Control Stick during the grab animation; inputting no direction will result in a forward throw (with the exception of {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, who cannot carry enemies, and instead will utilize his up-throw). Special moves that involve grabbing will fail to grab, like Yoshi and Kirby's standard special moves; such moves have extra Subspace Emissary-only hitboxes (for example, [[Egg Lay]] will deal 13% damage, while Pikmin will deal damage when [[Pikmin Throw|thrown]]). Bosses and large enemies cannot be grabbed; however, Big Primids can be grabbed effectively. None of these changes apply when facing an opposing Smasher due to playing like an actual Brawl, though Kirby will be unable to copy their abilities.
*Boss Battle- [[Rayquaza]]


===The Storyline===
===Clear %===
{{see also|Clear %}}


The plot introduces the Subspace Army, which includes an array of dark creatures called the [[Primid]]. Their ruler, known as the [[Ancient Minister]] plans to use special bombs to break apart the world and carry it into [[Subspace]].
===Difficulty Levels===
Like most other single-player modes, one can select different difficulty levels to play The Subspace Emissary. At the creation of a new game file, the player may select a "default" [[difficulty]] from Easy, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, and Intense. Stages normally use this default difficulty (which cannot be changed), although the difficulty of a stage can be altered before it is begun. The game keeps track of the hardest difficulty level at which each stage has been cleared, and when a stage is selected, it suggests a difficulty higher than the highest completion level.


So far, it appears that most, if not all of the playable characters will have some sort of role even the third parties. There seems to be many sub-plots that will presumably all merge together in the same story that involves the Subspace Army.
As one selects higher difficulties, the game makes these adjustments:


Before playing each part of the Subspace Emissary, you can choose between two characters to play as, like [[Mario]] and [[Kirby]], or between [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]].
*Enemy health goes up, sometimes considerably with bulky enemies like Greaps.
*Enemies move and attack faster; especially noticeable with the vulnerability period of large enemies and bosses.
*Enemies and obstacles do more damage and have more KO power.
*Enemies' AI generally get smarter (such as attacking more often, or [[Bytan]]s duplicating nonstop).
*More (and sometimes deadlier) enemies appear during locked battles.
*Less favorable items appear, although an increased number of stronger healing items appear when enemies are defeated.
*[[Stock Ball]]s may get rarer (or, in the case of Very Hard and Intense, not exist, being replaced by recovery items instead).
*Certain features travel faster, giving the player less reaction time.
**Auto-scrolling areas scroll faster.
**Moving walls, floors, and ceilings move faster, making characters more easily [[KO|crushed]].
**Platforms move or fall faster.
**Bomb block explosion chains move faster.
**The effects of temporary switches are shorter.
*Wind speeds increase (including the wind from a [[Borboras]]), sometimes to nonsensical levels.
*More, higher quality, and rarer stickers appear.
*More collectibles (CDs, trophies, stickers) appear.
*More trophy stands appear.
*More coins are given at the end of each level.


Seemingly, the first event starts with Mario and Kirby fighting in the Arena with [[Zelda]] and [[Peach]] cheering in the stands. The story can be changed slightly depending on what characters you choose to play as. In this particular storyline, Mario ultimately wins, and Kirby turns into a trophy. As an act of compassion Mario revives Kirby and the two shake hands, forming a friendship.  Suddenly, [[Meta Knight]]'s [[Battleship Halberd]] arrives on the scene with an army of [[Primid]], soldiers of the Subspace Army, along with a Subspace Bomb operated by two [[R.O.B.|Robotic Operating Buddies]] (R.O.B). From the stands, Zelda and Peach come down to Mario and Kirby's side. The Ancient Minister, leader of the Subspace Army, then makes a brief pass, after which the ROBs activate the bomb which has a 3-minute timer. Mario charges forward to deactivate the bomb, but gets blindsided by a cannon ball and is shot miles away. Meanwhile, the two onlooking princesses, Peach and Zelda, get captured in cages by [[Petey Piranha]]. Kirby then battles Petey to save one of the two princesses.
==Plot==
{{main|Plot summary of The Subspace Emissary}}


Once Kirby breaks one of the cages and saves one of the princesses, Petey is  defeated and burning. [[Wario]] next comes on the scene and turn the princess who was not saved into a trophy using a gun that fires black arrows. Wario  then grabs the trophy and flees. Meanwhile, the bomb is getting ready to blow, and Kirby and the princess take off on a [[Warpstar]], neither being capable of destroying the bomb, which explodes soon after. The bomb imprisons the Arena and its crowd inside an enormous orb of dark Subspace Energy.  
==Stages==
[[File:Map-labeled.png|thumb|Every level numerically ordered:<br>1: Midair Stadium<br>2: Skyworld<br>3: Sea of Clouds<br>4: The Jungle<br>5: The Plain<br>6: The Lake<br>7: The Ruined Zoo<br>8: The Battlefield Fortress<br>9: The Forest<br>10: The Research Facility I<br>11: The Lake Shore<br>12: The Path to the Ruins<br>13: The Cave<br>14: The Ruins<br>15: The Wilds I<br>16: The Ruined Hall<br>17: The Wilds II<br>18: The Swamp<br>19: The Research Facility II<br>20: Outside the Ancient Ruins<br>21: The Glacial Peak<br>22: The Canyon<br>23: Battleship Halberd Interior<br>24: Battleship Halberd Exterior<br>25: Battleship Halberd Bridge<br>26: The Subspace Bomb Factory I<br>27: The Subspace Bomb Factory II<br>28: Entrance to Subspace<br>29: Subspace I<br>30: Subspace II<br>31: The Great Maze]]
The Subspace Emissary consists of thirty-one different stages. As some stages share the same name, the earlier stage is denoted with an I while the later-appearing stage is followed by a II.


Meanwhile, [[Pit]], in [[Skyworld]], is watching Mario and Kirby's fight on a screen. Once he sees the whole terrible scene, including the bomb explosion, he retrieves his bow from [[Palutena]] and sets off to help. Amidst the clouds, the Halberd appears and drops off a wave of Primid to hinder Pit. Pit prevails and notices Mario's trophy stuck in the clouds and revives Mario. Pit and Mario join forces with the goal of destroying the Subspace Army.They miss catching the Halberd but see an Arwing fly by
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!width="5%"|Icon
!width="5%"|Stage
!width="20%"|Fighters available
!width="10%"|Unlocked fighters
!width="20%"|Lost fighters
!width="20%"|Recovered fighters
!width="5%"|Total fighters
!Width="5%"|Teams
|-
|[[File:SSE-Midair Stadium.png]]
|[[Midair Stadium]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}} (the battle with Kirby if he was chosen and the battle with the Subspace Army), {{SSBB|Kirby}} (all phases, except the battle with Mario if he was not chosen), {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}} (both only in the battle with the Subspace Army)
|{{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}} (Mario is sent flying and Wario kidnaps either Zelda or Peach when the other princess is freed from Petey Pirahna)
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|2
|1, new team: {{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-Skyworld.png]]
|{{b|Skyworld|SSE}}
|{{SSBB|Pit}} (all phases) and {{SSBB|Mario}} (the last side-scrolling section after Pit rescues him)
|{{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Pit}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|4
|2, new team: {{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Pit}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-Sea of Clouds.png]]
|[[Sea of Clouds]]
|{{SSBB|Kirby}} and {{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|4
|2
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Jungle.png]]
|[[The Jungle]]
|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}
|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} (Bowser captures Donkey Kong)
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|5
|3, new team: {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Plain.png]]
|[[The Plain]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Pit}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|5
|3
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Lake.png]]
|[[The Lake]]
|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSBB|Fox}}
|{{SSBB|Fox}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|6
|3, {{SSBB|Fox}} joins {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Ruined Zoo.png]]
|[[The Ruined Zoo]]
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} (all phases), {{SSBB|Ness}} (only the battle with Porky) and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}} only) (only after defeating Porky)
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}}) (Wario kidnaps Ness; Ness will not be unlocked in any mode)
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|8
|4, new team: {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}})
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Battlefield Fortress.png]]
|[[The Battlefield Fortress]]
|{{SSBB|Marth}} (all phases), {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} (second and third phases) and {{SSBB|Ike}} (third phase only)
|{{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Ike}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|11
|5, new team: {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Forest.png]]
|[[The Forest]]
|{{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}
|{{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Toon Link}} <ref name="pre1">Toon Link, Wolf and Jigglypuff appear after completing story mode and revisiting the stage to find a hidden door. Entering the door intiates a one stock match against the character. Win and the character joins the team.</ref>
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|13
|6, new team: {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Research Facility pt1.png]]
|[[The Research Facility (Part I)|The Research Facility I]]
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} (all phases) and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} (all phases starting with the second)
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} and {{SSBB|Pikachu}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|15
|7, new team: {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} and {{SSBB|Pikachu}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Lake Shore.png]]
|[[The Lake Shore]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}} (entire level if Zelda was rescued, only the last section if Peach was rescued), {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}} (entire level if Peach was rescued, only the last section if Zelda was rescued) and {{SSBB|Kirby}} (only the last section)
|&mdash;
|{{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}} (Bowser captures them)
|&mdash;
|14
|5, {{SSBB|Kirby}} joins {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}.
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Path to the Ruins.png]]
|[[The Path to the Ruins]]
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}} only)
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|5
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Cave.png]]
|[[The Cave]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Kirby}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|5
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Ruins.png]]
|[[The Ruins]]
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} (with {{SSBB|Squirtle}} for all phases and {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} after Pokémon Trainer finds it)
|{{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBB|Charizard}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}}<ref name="pre1"/>
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|5, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}} become part of {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s party
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Wilds pt1.png]]
|[[The Wilds (Part I)|The Wilds I]]
|{{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, and {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|5
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Ruined Hall.png]]
|[[The Ruined Hall]]
|{{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|4, {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} join {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, and {{SSBB|Ike}}.
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Wilds pt2.png]]
|[[The Wilds (Part II)|The Wilds II]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Kirby}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|14
|4
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Swamp.png]]
|[[The Swamp]]
|{{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBB|Fox}} (all phases) and {{SSBB|Falco}} (all phases sans the first)
|{{SSBB|Falco}} and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}<ref name="pre1"/>
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|15
|4, {{SSBB|Falco}} joins {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSBB|Fox}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Research Facility pt2.png]]
|[[The Research Facility (Part II)|The Research Facility II]]
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} (all phases, transforming from Samus by taunting whenever possible), {{SSBB|Pikachu}} (all phases) and {{SSBB|Samus}} (after defeating the False Samuses)
|{{SSBB|Samus}}
|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} (Samus replaces her; playing as Zero Suit Samus is still possible by taunting or pressing C on the nunchuck)
|&mdash;
|15
|4, {{SSBB|Samus}} replaces {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-Outside the Ancient Ruins.png]]
|[[Outside the Ancient Ruins]]
|{{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} (both all phases), {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, and {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} (both only in the battle with the Subspace Army)
|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}}
|{{SSBB|Fox}} and {{SSBB|Falco}} (they did not become trophies, but Diddy Kong leaves their group and they all go their separate ways)
|&mdash;
|16
|4, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} leaves Fox and Falco and joins {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Glacial Peak.png]]
|[[The Glacial Peak]]
|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} (only the sidescrolling section), {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} (the side-scrolling section and the battle with Lucario if the player chose him) and {{SSBB|Lucario}} (only if the player chose it in the battle with Meta Knight)
|{{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|18
|5, new team: {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}}. {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} take Meta Knight's place in this level's featured group
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Canyon.png]]
|[[The Canyon]]
|{{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, {{SSBB|Kirby}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|18
|4, {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, {{SSBB|Kirby}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}} and {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBB|Charizard}}) intertwine
|-
|[[File:SSE-Battleship Halberd Interior.png]]
|[[Battleship Halberd Interior]]
|{{SSBB|Snake}} (all phases), {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}} (after the latter two meet Snake)
|{{SSBB|Snake}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|19
|4, {{SSBB|Snake}} joins {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-Battleship Halberd Exterior.png]]
|[[Battleship Halberd Exterior]]
|{{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}
|{{SSBB|Zelda}} or {{SSBB|Peach}}
|&mdash;
|{{SSBB|Fox}} and {{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}}
|22
|5, new team: {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-Battleship Halberd Bridge.png]]
|[[Battleship Halberd Bridge]]
|{{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Peach}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}}/{{SSBB|Sheik}}
|{{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}
|&mdash;
|{{SSBB|Falco}}
|24
|4,  {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}} and {{SSBB|Snake}} intertwine, along with {{SSBB|Falco}} and {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Subspace Bomb Factory pt2.png]]
|[[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part I)|The Subspace Bomb Factory I]]
|{{SSBB|Samus}} and {{SSBB|Pikachu}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|24
|4
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Subspace Bomb Factory pt1.png]]
|[[The Subspace Bomb Factory (Part II)|The Subspace Bomb Factory II]]
|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}} and {{SSBB|Olimar}} (all phases); {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} (by taunting as Samus), {{SSBB|Pikachu}} and {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} (second section onwards)
|{{SSBB|R.O.B.}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|25
|1, all three teams intertwine
|-
|[[File:SSE-Entrance to Subspace.png]]
|[[Entrance to Subspace]]
|{{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Kirby}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}} and {{SSBB|Zelda}} (only four chosen characters can be played as)
|&mdash;
|All current fighters (Tabuu reduces them to their trophy forms)
|&mdash;
|0
|0, all current fighters are reduced to their trophy forms


Kirby and the princess then get shot down by the [[Halberd]] and land on the ship. They then explore the surface of the ship when Fox and his [[Arwing]] come to fight the Halberd. Fox dodges laser fire but gets hit by the Halberd's retractable arm. Fox's Arwing then spirals and crashes onto the ship, knocking Kirby and the other princess down to earth. There, they battle members of the Subspace Army.
|-
|[[File:SSE-Subspace pt1.png]]
|[[Subspace (Part I)|Subspace I]]
|{{SSBB|King Dedede}} (all phases), {{SSBB|Ness}} and {{SSBB|Luigi}} (only in the side-scrolling sections)
|{{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Bowser}} and {{SSBB|King Dedede}}
|&mdash;
|{{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} and {{SSBB|Charizard}}) (only if rescued by the starting fighters; fighters not rescued can still be found when replaying the level)
|From 4 to 19
|1, new team: {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Bowser}} and any of the fighters rescued in this level
|-
|[[File:SSE-Subspace pt2.png]]
|[[Subspace (Part II)|Subspace II]]
|{{SSBB|Kirby}}
|{{SSBB|Ganondorf}} (if Kirby found Link and Zelda, who rescue him) and {{SSBB|Wario}} (If found)
|&mdash;
|{{SSBB|Kirby}} (guaranteed), {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} and {{SSBB|Snake}} (only if rescued by Kirby; fighters not found can be rescued upon replaying the level)
|From 5 to 31
|1, {{SSBB|Kirby}} and any of the fighters rescued in this level, including Ganondorf, if Link and Zelda are found, and Wario, if he is found.
|-
|[[File:SSE-The Great Maze pt1.png]]<br>[[File:SSE-The Great Maze pt2.png]]<br>[[File:SSE-The Great Maze pt3.png]]<br>[[File:SSE-The Great Maze pt4.png]]
|[[The Great Maze]]
|{{SSBB|Bowser}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Kirby}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}} (guaranteed), {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Link}}, {{SSBB|Lucario}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBB|Olimar}}, {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Pikachu}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} ({{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}}, {{SSBB|Charizard}}), {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, {{SSBB|Samus}}, {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Wario}}, {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}} (only if they were rescued in the previous two levels) and {{SSBB|Sonic}} (only in the battle with Tabuu)
|{{SSBB|Sonic}}
|&mdash;
|&mdash;
|From 6 to 32
|1, {{SSBB|Sonic}} joins
|}
====Notes====
<references/>
When only one character is available in Co-op mode, P2 will control an alternate costume of that character. This happens in nine stages: Kirby (in the Midair Stadium vs Petey Piranha and the entirely of Subspace II),  Pit (in The Skyworld, before having Mario join), Lucas (in The Ruined Zoo when he runs from the statue), Marth (in The Battlefield Fortress, before joining Meta Knight and Ike), Zero Suit Samus (in The Research Facility before she joined Pikachu), Meta Knight/Lucario (in The Glacial Peak, only in the battle against the character P1 didn't choose), Snake (in the Battleship Halberd Interior, before he joined Meta Knight and Lucario) and King Dedede (in the Subspace I, only in the battle against Bowser). A ninth battle is at the beginning of the game, where Mario and Kirby duel. This also applies to Diddy Kong when replaying any stage after completing the Jungle before completing the Lake.
<gallery>
Subspace Emissary Plotmap.svg|A map of the stages and which characters are available in each one, not counting Wolf, Toon Link, and Jigglypuff.
</gallery>


Meanwhile, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong chase after King Bowser's minions, who have stolen their bananas for some reason. After a battle with a Mega Goomba, DK and Diddy find their bananas, but are ambushed by Bowser. DK punches Diddy to safety, and is then reverted into a trophy by Bowser, who is using the same gun as Wario.
==Bosses==
These battles are fought with the bosses having a specific amount of health; once their health runs out, they are defeated.
{|class="wikitable"
!width="10%"|Boss
!width="20%"|Stage
!width="70%"|Fighters
|-
|align="center"|[[File:PeteyRage.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Petey Piranha]]
|Midair Stadium
|Kirby
|-
|align="center"|[[File:RayquazaRoar.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Rayquaza]]
|The Lake
|Fox and Diddy Kong
|-
|align="center"|[[File:PorkyBot.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Porky Minch]]
|The Ruined Zoo
|Ness and Lucas
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Galleomdesert.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:Galleom tank.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Galleom]]
|The Wilds I and The Ruined Hall
|Marth, Roy and Meta Knight (The Wilds I)<br>Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (The Ruined Hall)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:RidleyWings.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Ridley]]
|The Research Facility II
|Samus and Pikachu
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HalberdBridge.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Duon]]
|Battleship Halberd Bridge
|Fox, Falco, Lucario, Snake, Peach and Zelda/Sheik in a party of four
|-
|align="center"|[[File:MetaRidleyFalconFlyerSwoop.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Meta Ridley]]
|The Subspace Bomb Factory II
|Samus, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, Olimar and R.O.B. in a party of four
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Tabuu Fight.jpg|100px]]<br>[[Tabuu]]
|The Great Maze
|King Dedede, Luigi, Ness, Bowser, Kirby, Sonic and any fighters rescued in the previous two levels (besides Toon Link, Wolf and Jigglypuff) in a party of six
|}


Mario and Pit arrive at the surface world and chase the Ancient Minister but are unable to catch him.
All the bosses return in [[The Great Maze]].


Later, Diddy finds Fox's crashed Arwing by an enormous lake. Rayquaza suddenly rises out of the lake, destroys what remains of the Arwing, and captures Diddy. Fox is ejected out of his destroyed ship at the last second and rescues Diddy from Rayquaza. Together the two fight Rayquaza.  
===Mini-Bosses===
Due to these battles being against smashers or slightly modified versions of them, they are fought like regular brawls. Note that the player characters listed are only mandatory for the first playthrough and that other characters may be used if the level is replayed.
{|class="wikitable"
!width="10%"|Opponent
!width="20%"|Stage
!width="70%"|Fighters
|-
|align="center"|[[File:MarioVsKirby.png|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Kirby}} or {{SSBB|Mario}}
|Midair Stadium
|Mario or Kirby, player fights the one they did not choose
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Lakeshore Subspace Emissary.png|100px]]<br>[[False character#False Bowser|False Bowser]]
|The Lake
|Diddy Kong and Fox
|-
|align="center"|[[File:False Peach Brawl.png|100px]]<br>[[File:False Zelda Brawl.png|100px]]<br>[[False character#False princesses|False]] Peach or Zelda
|The Lake Shore
|Link and Yoshi (if Peach was rescued) or Mario and Pit (if Zelda was rescued)
|-
|align="center"|{{SSBB|Mario}} and {{SSBB|Pit}} or {{SSBB|Link}} and {{SSBB|Yoshi}}
|The Lake Shore
|Link and Yoshi (if Peach was rescued; after false Peach's battle) or Mario and Pit (if Zelda was rescued; after false Zelda's battle). Ally is CPU controlled unless playing in Co-op Mode.
|-
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Subspace wario.PNG|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Wario}}
|The Path to the Ruins
|Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle only)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Charizard Subspace Emissary.png|100px]] {{SSBB|Charizard}}
|The Ruins
|Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle and Ivysaur only, Charizard is obtained after the battle)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:FalseDiddy.png|100px]]<br>[[False character#False Diddy Kong|False Diddy Kong]]
|The Swamp
|Diddy Kong, Fox, and Falco
|-
|align="center"|[[File:FalseSamus.png|100px]]<br>Pair of [[False character#False Samus|False Samus]]es
|The Research Facility II
|Zero Suit Samus and Pikachu
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Lucario Meta Knight Standoff Subspace Emissary.png|100px]] {{SSBB|Lucario}} or {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}
|The Glacial Peak
|Meta Knight or Lucario, player fights the one they did not choose
|-
|align="center"|False Peach and Zelda
|Battleship Halberd Interior
|Meta Knight, Lucario and Snake
|-
|align="center"|[[File:SubspaceIntro-Bowser.png|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Bowser}}
|Subspace I
|King Dedede
|-
|align="center"|[[File:FalseDKfight.jpg|100px]]<br>[[False character#Beings made of Subspace|Newly-replicated versions]] of every fighter except Sonic, Jigglypuff, Toon Link and Wolf
|The Great Maze
|King Dedede, Luigi, Ness, Bowser, Kirby and any characters rescued in the previous two levels in a party of four
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Toon Link Subspace Brawl.png|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Toon Link}}
|Secret door in The Forest that teleports to the [[Pirate Ship]]
|rowspan="3"|Any character; optional post-game battle
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Wolf Subspace.png|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Wolf}}
|Secret door in The Ruins that teleports to the [[Lylat Cruise]]
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Jigglypuff Subspace Emissary Brawl.png|100px]]<br>{{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}
|Secret door in The Swamp that teleports to the [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]
|}
'''Note:''' When only one character is available to fight a boss or mini-boss in Co-op mode, the second player plays as a [[color change]] of that character. This is the only way to play as a character’s alternate costume outside of replaying a stage where a character is battled, selecting this character as any stock aside from the first and not losing enough stocks to spawn as the character before the player activates the battle, in which afterwards the player should lose enough stocks so that they spawn as this character. This only happens in four battles: Mario/Kirby vs the character not chosen by P1, Kirby against Petey Piranha, Meta Knight/Lucario against the character not chosen by P1, and King Dedede against Bowser.


After Fox and Diddy prevail, they set off to revive DK. They find Bowser and defeat him, although it is revealed afterwards that this was merely a copy of Bowser formed by a horde of Shadow Bugs, which make up nearly all of the enemies from Subspace. The real Bowser strikes, and Diddy and Fox are forced to flee into the water.
===Other special enemy battle===
*[[Porky Statue]] (The Ruined Zoo): it chases Lucas but it does not fight with him.


Meanwhile, in a faraway place, Lucas is attacked by a strange monster. He trips, but is saved by [[Ness]], who defeats the creature. Porky then appears, and commences battle with Ness and Lucas. Porky is eventually defeated, but Wario ruins the moment by firing another black arrow at Lucas. Ness pushes Lucas out of the way, but in so doing is reverted into a trophy, which Wario runs off with. Lucas runs off.
===Battles with Subspace Armies===
Some segments in levels, or all a level, has a battle with some enemies from Subspace. Unlike ambushes during sidescrolling segments, red dots on screen are used to indicate how many enemies are left to defeat.
{|class="wikitable"
!width="10%"|Order
!width="10%"|Enemies to defeat
!width="20%"|Stage
!width="60%"|Fighters
|-
|align="center"|First
|30
|Midair Stadium
|Mario, Peach, Zelda and Kirby (after the battle between Mario and Kirby and before Petey Piranha appears)
|-
|align="center"|Second
|30
|The Battlefield Fortress
|Marth and Meta Knight (Ike joins later)
|-
|align="center"|Third
|40
|Outside the Ancient Ruins
|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon and Olimar
|-
|align="center"|Fourth
|50
|The Canyon
|Mario, Pit, Kirby, Link and Yoshi in a party of four
|-
|align="center"|Fifth
|50
|The Subspace Bomb Factory II
|Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, Olimar, Samus, Pikachu and R.O.B. in a party of four
|}


[[Lucas]] bumps into [[Pokemon Trainer]] throws out Squirtle and both battle a group of primid. Both then decide to team-up and find his other pokemon.
==Similarities to the ''Kirby'' series==
''The Subspace Emissary'' contains gameplay elements similar to the sub-games of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and other elements from ''Kirby'' games. This is likely intentional, given [[Masahiro Sakurai]]'s work on both games.
*The Halberd plays a very strong role in both games, and in both, it's destroyed and crashes in the ocean.
*The beginning of [[The Ruined Zoo]] (more specifically the boss battle against the [[Pig King Statue]] and [[Porky Minch]]) is similar to the Heavy Lobster battle in ''Revenge of Meta Knight'': The player is chased by the boss, who remains invincible for this duration and plows through anything in its path. Following the chase, the boss becomes vulnerable and attacks the player head-on.
*Both feature {{b|minecart|vehicle}}s and [[Slide Launcher|special devices]] that propel characters forwards. The latter's design and function comes directly from ''Kirby Super Star''. Additionally, the slide launchers puts characters in a shield position, just like in ''Kirby Super Star''. There are also bomb blocks which function identically to those from the ''Kirby'' series.
*The [[Space Jump]] is just like how P2 from ''Kirby Super Star'' comes back to P1.
*The final boss ([[Tabuu]]) teleports around the stage repeatedly (a common feature in most final bosses in ''Kirby'' games, such as [[Marx]] and [[Nightmare]]).
*Bosses from the ''Kirby'' games, such as {{iw|wikirby|Dyna Blade}} and Marx, have similar moves to bosses in ''Brawl'', such as Ridley and Tabuu.
*Bosses do not flinch.
*Enemies cannot survive underwater; they will be KO'd immediately upon touching it.
*[[Roader]]s are similar to ''Kirby'''s {{iw|wikirby|Wheelie}}s.
*The [[Bucculus]] attacks in a similar way to {{iw|wikirby|Leap}}.
*The planet Floria in Milky Way Wishes has a similar concept to the [[Door#Day-changing doors|day-changing doors]], except that it has four rooms and they are based on seasons instead of day and night.


Marth stands on an abandoned castle watches as an army of Primid march to the ruined castle behind a recently exploded bomb. After defeating the army, Meta Knight attacks him and engage in battle think they are part of the other side. They set aside their differences to fight the Primid. Both catch up to the Ancient Minister, but fail to stop him until Ike arrives and stops the Minister.
==Differences from other game modes==
===Gameplay===
Despite characters using the same moves and using much of the same engine as in the other modes of ''Brawl'', the gameplay of the Subspace Emissary differs from that of ordinary [[Versus mode|brawls]]:
*The walking speed, running speed, and [[air speed]] of most characters has been normalized; slower characters move faster, while faster characters move slower. This is quite noticeable with Captain Falcon and Sonic's dashing.
*Player 2 will receive a significant walking speed, running speed and jump height increase as their distance from player 1 increases. This is presumably to prevent them from falling behind too much, but happens regardless of whether they run ahead or fall behind.
*All characters jump 2 frames faster, jump 18% higher, have slightly higher gravity, and have a 19% faster falling speed. As a result, vertical movement is in general faster, while some characters' recoveries (such as Jigglypuff and Pit) are indirectly [[nerf]]ed by the heavier physics.
**Peach's double jump has 40% more force; no other character has a change of more than 10%.
**Snake's double jump has 12% less force.
**Some special moves that grant temporary hovering, such as Diddy's [[Rocketbarrel Boost]], can't keep up with the increased gravity and so are also indirectly nerfed.
*During side-scrolling stages, the player cannot get [[Star KO]]'d - the player crashes into the top of the screen, leaving behind the colorful explosion. Players are only Star KO'd or Screen KO'd in ambushes, boss battles, and fights against Subspace clones.
*All characters can [[swim]] considerably longer.
*The [[Pokémon Change#Stamina|Stamina]] mechanic of the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon is removed.
*Grab-only special moves such as [[Inhale]] and [[Egg Lay]] deal damage to enemies instead of grabbing.
*In addition to blocking most attacks, [[Mirror Shield]] can also now do damage.


Luigi is standing in a road and is frightened by Waddle Dee's. He gets scared and surprised when King Dedede turns him into a trophy. Wario then appears in a cart with a trophied Ness and one of the princesses. The king uses Luigi as bait to steal the cart.
===Dialogue===
While various characters in the ''Smash'' series have one-liners through [[taunts]], battle cries, and the like, the cutscenes of ''The Subspace Emissary'' have very little spoken dialogue. The vast majority of character interaction takes place through actions, gestures, and expressions, augmented by short grunts or exclamations. Some cutscenes feature moves that have battle cries where the character says the move's name, such as Ness and Lucas using their [[PK Thunder]] or Captain Falcon using his [[Falcon Punch]]. The only character who speaks in more than one scene is Pikachu, who only "speaks" via yelling its own name. In Jigglypuff's only scene, the crowd chants its name, making them the only non-playable character to say a line.


[[Link]] pulls the master sword from its rock in the forest. The Halberd then flies over the sky and releases a group of Primid. [[Yoshi]] wakes up and both decide to team up. After the battle, they reach the end of the forest and barely miss the Halberd so they continue on.
Only one character in all of The Subspace Emissary ever speaks in a full sentence; in [[Battleship Halberd Interior]], {{SSBB|Snake}} directly says to the player, "Kept you waiting, huh?" after revealing himself. This is a classic line from the ''Metal Gear'' series. In ''Brawl'', it references the extensive voicework in the ''Metal Gear Solid'' games, the frequent [[wikipedia:Fourth wall|breaking of the fourth wall]] in the series, and the fact that the player had seen a brief glimpse before already in a much earlier cutscene.


[[Zero Suit Samus]] is seen infiltrating an underground compound. She finds [[Pikachu]] trapped and being tortured by an electric beam. Samus frees Pikachu and is then attacked by ROBs. Samus and Pikachu then find what Samus was really trying to find: her Power Suit.
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|亜空の使者|Akū no Shisha|?}}
|jaM=Emissary of Subspace
|en=The Subspace Emissary
|fr=L'émissaire Subspatial
|frM=The Subspatial Emissary
|es=El Emisario Sub Espacial
|esM=Subspace Emissary
|de=Der Subraum-Emissär
|deM=The Emissary Subspace
|it=L'emissario del Subspazio
|itM=The Emissary from Subspace
|ko={{ja|아공의 사자|Agong-ui Aaja|?}}
|koM=Emissary of Darkness
}}


Kirby and the princess encounter Bowser and he shoots the princess with the trophy gun. He then creates a copy of the princess and gives her the trophy gun.  
==Trivia==
[[File:MarioTrophyTransform.jpg|thumb|Mario's trophy coming to life in ''Melee''{{'}}s opening, compared to in the [[Midair Stadium]] of the Subspace Emissary.]]
*The Subspace Emissary's camera is programmed to only be able to move through certain area, and will lock if the player goes outside these areas. However, if the player goes a sufficiently large distance above or below the stage's vertical origin, this restriction will inexplicably be bypassed. It's possible that this was programmed in as a failsafe, but this is never possible in normal gameplay, due to the game using a local blast zone system based on the camera's location, and the different behaviour of the upper blast zone. Thus, this phenomenon can only occur if the local blast zones are modified to extend much further out.
*While the mode effectively encourages players to use almost every character in the game, it is possible to complete The Subspace Emissary using as few as twelve characters, or barely one-third of the roster: {{SSBB|Kirby}}, {{SSBB|Pit}}, {{SSBB|Lucas}}, {{SSBB|Marth}}, {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} (transforming from Samus by taunting whenever Samus must be chosen), {{SSBB|Snake}}, {{SSBB|Meta Knight}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}, either {{SSBB|Link}} or {{SSBB|Yoshi}}, either {{SSBB|Olimar}} or {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}, and one of either {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}} or {{SSBB|Sheik}}.
**Co-op mode adds {{SSBB|Mario}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, {{SSBB|Fox}}, Pokémon Trainer's {{SSBB|Squirtle}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}} and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} alongside both pairs (instead of just one) of Link and Yoshi, Olimar and Captain Falcon, Peach and either Zelda or Sheik to the required list.
*Assuming the player rescues no other characters in either [[Subspace (Part I)|Subspace I]] or [[Subspace (Part II)|Subspace II]], it is possible to finish The Subspace Emissary with only 6 characters available in the player's roster: {{SSBB|Luigi}}, {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|King Dedede}}, and {{SSBB|Bowser}} from Subspace I, {{SSBB|Kirby}} from Subspace II, and {{SSBB|Sonic}}, who appears at the end of the [[Great Maze]].
*[[Palutena]] is the only character in The Subspace Emissary who is neither a villain/enemy nor playable.
*As far as playable characters go, {{uv|Wario}}, {{uv|R.O.B.}}, and {{uv|Sonic}} are the only universes that do not have a song played at any time.
**In addition, {{uv|Star Fox}} (excluding the hidden room in The Ruins) and the universes mentioned above are the only universes that do not have a song played in normal gameplay.
*{{SSBB|Mario}} and Kirby are playable in more levels than any other character, with a total of nine.
**Pit is playable in eight levels; Link, Yoshi, and Diddy Kong are playable in seven; Peach or Zelda, Lucas, Pokémon Trainer, Meta Knight, and Samus and Pikachu are playable in six (if one count all Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon ({{SSBB|Squirtle}} appears in all six levels, {{SSBB|Ivysaur}} appears in four levels, and {{SSBB|Charizard}} appears in three levels) and both of Samus' versions ({{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}} appears in the first two levels, and Samus in the last five levels)), Zelda or Peach, {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}, and {{SSBB|Fox}} are playable in five; {{SSBB|Lucario}} can be playable in four or five; Marth, {{SSBB|Ike}}, {{SSBB|Falco}}, Captain Falcon, Olimar, and Snake are playable in four; {{SSBB|Ness}}, {{SSBB|Ice Climbers}}, and {{SSBB|R.O.B.}} are playable in three; {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}}, {{SSBB|Luigi}} and {{SSBB|King Dedede}} are playable in two; {{SSBB|Bowser}}, {{SSBB|Ganondorf}}, {{SSBB|Wario}}, and {{SSBB|Sonic}} are playable in one; and {{SSBB|Jigglypuff}}, {{SSBB|Toon Link}}, and {{SSBB|Wolf}} are absent until after completing The Subspace Emissary.
*The opening battle between Mario and Kirby in The Subspace Emissary may be a reference to the [[opening movie]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', where the two face each other near the end of the movie.
**In addition, Mario's [[trophy]] coming to life in the first cutscene could be a reference to the beginning of ''[[Melee]]'''s opening movie.
*The Subspace Emissary is the only mode in the ''Smash Bros.'' series thus far that allows players to unlock characters without fighting and defeating them. ''Ultimate''{{'}}s [[World of Light]] bypasses the usual "Challenger Approaching" battle, but it still requires the player to fight the character that will be unlocked.
*The Subspace Emissary is mentioned several times in {{forwiiu}} in [[Palutena's Guidance]] during the conversation of Mario and [[Mr. Game & Watch]] and the North American English boxing alias for [[R.O.B.]] Also, some enemies from The Subspace Emissary return in {{for3ds}}'s [[Smash Run]] mode. The Subspace Emissary is also referenced in one of the riddles regarding Tabuu, located in the [[Mysterious Dimension]] sub-world of World of Light.
*The health bars for [[enemies]] (not including [[boss]]es) are compressed at the left hand side, so a length of health bar represents more health at the left of the bar than the right. This makes attacks appear to deal less damage the closer an enemy is to dying.
*While all characters use their in-game models during cutscenes, certain parts of characters such as loose clothing and hair have increased polygon counts in order for them to perform smoother. Examples of this are Marth's cape, Link's hair, and Lucas's shirt.
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If Peach is the copy; The fake Peach tries to fire at Mario but is stopped by Link and Yoshi. Link and Yoshi then destroys the copy which catches Mario's eye, enraging him and attack Link and Mario and Pit battle Yoshi and Link. Link and Yoshi win and Mario and Pit become trophies. King Dedede drives by in the car and Kirby jumps on and tries to free the trophies. Kirby activates Mario and Pit. Pit then fires an arrow at the cart to slow it down.
==See also==
*[[List of cutscenes in The Subspace Emissary]]
*[[Adventure Mode (SSBM)]]
*[[Adventure Mode: World of Light]]


If Zelda is the copy; The fake Zelda tries to fire at Link but is stopped by Mario and Pit. Mario and Pit then destroys the copy which catches Link's eye, enraging him and attack Mario and Mario and Pit battle Yoshi and Link. Mario and Pit win and Link and Yoshi become trophies. King Dedede drives by in the car and steals the trophies. Kirby jumps on and tries to free the trophies. Kirby activates Link and Yoshi. Link then fires an arrow at the cart to slow it down.  
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/index.html Adventure Mode index]


All of them team up and follow the cart all the way to a tunnel. The team then reaches what looks to be King Dedede's castle with the Halberd in the background.
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[[Ganondorf]] is watching all these events unfold evening watching his partner Bowser.
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Lucas and Pokemon Trainer have reached a tall mountain and watch as Charizard flies by. They continue their quest to catch Ivysaur and Charizard. They reach the bottom of the mountain which appears to have an entrance. Wario appears and engages them in battle and loses causing him to turn into a trophy. With Ness no where to be found the pair continues on.
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King Dedede is touching up the trophies and puts his medallions on them. Bowser and his armies attack the castle knocking out the king and kidnapping the princess wario took. Just as they leave, Team Mario arrives just too late to save them. Mario and Pit try to stop them but Bowser escapes in his helicopter and heads to the Halberd.
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The Ancient minister sets up a subspace bomb to explode at the castle and flies away looking sadly at his ROBs.
 
Ganondorf then receives a transmission from his master: Master Hand
 
Meanwhile, Lucas and Pokemon Trainer capture Charizard and Ivysaur. They then enter a large underground shaft.
 
A large robot boss rockets across the desert and is being watched by Metaknight, Ike, and Marth(Team Knight)
Ike and Metaknight jump to engage this new enemy with Marth unsure of what to do. They reach the boss and they prepare to fight it. They fight and the boss retreats and falls through a floor near a mountain. He falls right in front of Lucas and Pokemon Trainer. They fight and are captured as he rockets up to the surface with them in its hands and discover he is attached to a subspace bomb. Lucas uses his PK thunder to free them. As they fall to the ground, Metaknight catches them and flies away from the bomb radius. Wario is absorbed by the blast.
 
The Minister is preparing another bomb when team Mario attacks. The minister escapes again but is torn up about the ROBs sacrifice as one of them waves good-bye. Mario and his team barely escape.
 
Diddy and Fox are walking out of the jungle and Diddy is shot by a trophy blast from Bowser. Bowser fires at him and dodges it. He then makes a shadow diddy. Bowser is about to shoot again but his trophy gun is destroyed by an Arwing piloted by Falco. Bowser escapes again in his helicopter. Falco, Fox, and Diddy defeat the shadow Diddy. They are too late to catch DK as he is transported away to an island in the sky. Falco summons Great Fox and Arwings.
 
Samus and Pikachu is about to get her power suit but is attacked by power suit clones. She defeats them and claims her power suit. As they make their way to the exit. The are ambushed by Ridley.
 
Captain Olimar and his Pikmin are attacking a ROB on the same island but most of the Pikmin are killed by it. A red Pikmin points to a the edge and Captain Falcon and his ship destroy the ROB and kill most of the Pikmin. Olimar and Captain Falcon see Falco and Fox's ships attacking the ship that is carrying DK to the island. Diddy jumps out from one of the ships while Captain Falcon and Olimar jump off the island. They all land on the ship. Diddy activates DK and the 4 of them fight members of the Army. The ship lands on the island so Fox and Falco retreat.
 
Meta Knight, Marth, Ike, Lucas, and the Pokemon Trainer see the Halberd being attacked by Falco's Ship above a mountain. Near the top of the mountain they see the Ice Climbers climbing towards the summit. Meta Knight flies up to join them. Near the top of the mountain they run into Lucario. Lucario and Meta Knight fight. The loser (based on the players choice) is turned into a trophy but is revived by the winner. They become friends. The Halberd slams into the mountain. The Ice Climbers fall off the mountain while Lucario and Meta Knight jump on the Halberd.
 
The Ice Climbers land near Marth, Ike, Lucas, and the Pokemon Trainer and are attacked by members of the Subspace Army. On a nearby hill are Mario, Pit, Kirby, Link, and Yoshi who fight the Army.
 
On the Halberd Snake uncovers himself from under his box. Snake fights though the Halberd until he finds Meta Knight and Lucario. He hides under his box but, Lucario uses his Aura powers to see him under the box. Lucario then uncovers him. Meta Knight is about to attack but Lucario see the Subspace Army coming towards them. The three of them fight the army until they reach a room. The room has the caged trophies of Zelda and Peach. Shadow bugs cover them to make clones of Zelda and Peach. Snake, Lucario, and Meta Knight fight and destroy the clones. Peach and Zelda  are freed but are told to stay in that room by Snake.
 
Zelda transforms into Sheik and she and Peach escape the room. They fight their way to the top of the ship. Meanwhile Fox and Falco continue to attack the ship. When Peach is almost hit Sheik jumps onto to Fox's ship and pulls him out of it. They both land on the ship and begin fighting. Peach stops this and gives them both tea.
 
Snake, Lucario, and Meta Knight reach the control room of the Halberd to find it is controlled by many Mr. Game and Watches. They force them out onto the front of the ship where Peach, Sheik, and Fox are. The Mr. Game and Watches turn out to be clones made of Subspace bugs. These bugs reform into a giant robot. Snake and Lucario jump onto the front of the ship to join Peach, Sheik, and Fox while Falco lands his ship to join them. The six of them fight and destroy the robot forcing the bugs to flee the ship leaving a Mr. Game and Watch trophy behind. Sheik wants to attack the trophy but Peach activates it and gives Mr. Game and Watch her umbrella he then dance with it. Meta Knight regains control of his ship and flies it out of the red mist.
 
Back on the island Pikachu and Samus attack a Subspace Army base and find the area where Subspace Bomb are made. Captain Falcon, Olimar, DK, and Diddy also find this area. The area is protected by the Ancient Minister and an army of ROBs. Ganondorf appears in a hologram and tells the ROBs to activate the Subspace bomb. The Ancient Minister tell them not too but Ganondorf takes control over them and has them activate the bombs. The Ancient Minister tries to stop them but Ganondorf has them attack him. He is left their to burn. However the Ancient Minister turns out to be a ROB. He, Pikachu, Samus, Captain Falcon, Olimar, DK, and Diddy have to fight their way out of the base and off the island. Captain Falcon calls his ship and when they jump off a ledge they land on it but the ship is chased by Mecha Ridley who they have to fight while on Captian Falcon's ship. They defeat Mecha Ridley snd escape the island just as the bombs go off.
 
The Halberd and Captain Falcon's ship land near the beach where The Ice Climbers, Marth, Ike, Lucas, the Pokemon Trainer, Mario, Pit, Kirby, Link, and Yoshi are. A giant cannon appears from the Subspace with Bowser and Ganondorf on top. It launches a beam of energy which creates area of subspace where the characters were. The Halberd then fly toward the cannon with the cannon's defense attacking back. The Halberd is hit but out from it flies many of the characters other ships who fly toward it. From the opposite side Kirby flies in on the Dragoon and cuts the cannon in half. As the cannon is falling apart Bowser and Ganondorf retreat into subspace. The other characters fallow.
 
The characters appear on a ledge inside subspace. They begin to fight their way toward the center. As Bowser and Ganondorf reach the center Ganondorf uses the last trophy gun to turn Bowser into a trophy. Master Hand then appears in before Ganondorf. However  he has laser beam come out from him link strings. The holder is [[Taboo]]. Ganondorf attacks Taboo but is thrown back against Master Hand who is released from Taboo's control. Ganondorf lands as a trophy but Master Hand gets up and attacks but is thrown down. The other characters reach the center. Taboo grows wings and launches a wave that turns all of the characters into trophies. Taboo is then surrounded by glowing spheres and a path to him is formed.
 
At King Dedede's Castle (which is in Subspace) the badges the King put on Luigi and Ness's trophies revive them. They then remove the badges and revive Dedede. The three of them head toward the center of  Subspace collecting other characters's trophies. When they reach the center King Dedede revives Bowser who attacks him. King Dedede beat Bowser and then re-revives him. Bowser is about to attack him but King Dedede hit him in the nose.
 
Elsewhere in Subspace Kirby is revived and spits out King Dedede's badge. Kirby the heads toward the center of Subspace collecting other characters's trophies. When Kirby reaches the center he finds the Ganondorf trophy. Bowser then attack the trophy. King Dedede tackles, hugs, and drags Kirby away.
 
If both Zelda and Link are saved by Luigi, Dedede, Ness, and Kirby they revive Ganondorf and head toward Taboo. If Wario is saved, As King Dedede is looking toward Taboo Wario tackles him. Ness and Luigi help the King up. Wario is stocked Ness and Luigi are alive. They point toward Taboo as they head toward him. Wario races up the steps on his motorcycle.
 
As the characters head toward Taboo the spheres protect Taboo. The spheres turn out to be wormholes to the many areas absorbed by subspace. The spheres form a maze of many areas in the game. As the characters head though the maze doors led back toward the beginning (quick way thought the maze for future play).
 
All the characters fight Taboo, but they all lose. Then Taboo is about to turn the characters into trophies again, Sonic dashes and destroys the part of Taboo's wing which causes the trophy change, preventing him from turning everyone into trophies. The characters then battle Taboo.
 
After they defeat Taboo, the subspace wormholes vanish and subspace disappears. The characters all stand piece of ground and the camera zooms in on them. The credits then roll with short videos of various cutscenes in the game.
 
[[Wolf]] can join the other characters if after the credits roll the player returns to the part of the game right before Pokemon Trainer finds Ivysaur (with any characters) a new door will appear. The characters will appear in outer space where Wolf will attack them. The characters will fight Wolf in a official match with an announcer and intros on [[Lylat Cruise]] stage. The level will end after beating Wolf where Wolf will join the main characters party.
 
 
[[Toon Link]] can join the main characters if after the credits roll the player returns to the part of the game where Link and Yoshi are first playable. A new door appears in the early part of the level. Toon Link appear on a ship in the Great Sea and attack the characters. The characters will fight Toon Link in a official match with an announcer and intros on [[Great Sea]] stage. The level will end after beating Toon Link where Toon Link will join the main characters party.
 
[[Jigglypuff]] can join the other characters if after the credits roll the player returns to the part of the game where Fox and Diddy are attacked by Bowser. After the characters beat Giant Dark Diddy a new door appears. Jigglypuff appear on [[Pokemon Stadium 2]] and attack the characters. The characters will fight Jigglyuff in a official match with an announcer and intros on [[Pokemon Stadium 2]] stage. The level will end after beating Jigglypuff where Jigglypuff will join the main characters party.
 
 
 
===Levels===
 
In the Subspace Emissary there are 31 level that contain the story of the game. The levels are as follows.
All level can be replayed by anyone who has joined the party(anyone who makes it to the end of a level).
 
Key:
SSA=Subspace Army
SSB=Subspace Bomb
ZSS=Zero Suit Samus
 
 
Level 1
 
Mario vs. Kirby (Player picks side)
 
Mario, Kirby, Zelda, Peach vs. 40 SSA
 
Kirby vs. Petey Piranha (Boss)
 
Kirby saves Peach or Zelda
 
Wario trophies the other
 
Team Kirby= Kirby, Peach/Zelda
 
SSB goes off
 
 
Level 2
 
Pit Training-Stage
 
Pit vs. SSA Mini-Stage
 
Pit revives Mario
 
Mario, Pit Stage
 
 
Level 3
 
Team Kirby Mini/Training Stage
 
Team Kirby Stage
 
 
Level 4
 
DK, Diddy Stage
 
Bowser trophies DK
 
 
Level 5
 
Mario, Pit Stage
 
 
Level 6
 
Diddy finds Fox
 
Diddy, Fox vs. Rayquaza
 
Diddy, Fox Stage
 
Diddy, Fox vs. Dark Bowser
 
 
Level 7
 
Lucas is chased by a statue Stage
 
Ness destroys statue
 
Ness, Lucas vs. Porky
 
Wario trophies Ness
 
Lucas finds Pokemon Trainer with Squirtle only
 
PT, Lucas Stage
 
 
Level 8
 
SSB goes off
 
Marth appears
 
Marth Stage
 
Meta Kinght appears
 
Team MK=Meta Knight, Marth
 
Team MK vs. 40 SSA
 
Team MK Stage
 
Ike appears and destroys SSB
 
Ike joins Team MK
 
Team MK Stage
 
Somewhere else
 
King Dedede trophies Luigi
 
Dedede steals the trophies of Ness and Zelda/Peach
 
(Marth is unlocked)
 
 
Level 9
 
Yoshi, Link Stage (after beating Level 31 a new door appears early on, see bottom)
 
 
Level 10
 
ZSS Mini-Stage
 
ZSS saves Pika
 
Team Pika=Pika, ZSS
 
Team Pika Stage
 
 
Level 11
 
Bowser trophies Zelda/Peach
 
Mario, Pit vs. Dark Zelda or Link, Yoshi vs. Dark Peach
 
Pervious Team vs. Other Team (2 vs. 2)
 
The Other Team is defeated (trophies)
 
Kirby revives them
 
Team Heroes=Mario, Pit, Kirby, Link, Yoshi
 
Team Heroes Stage x2
 
 
Level 12
 
PT, Lucas Stage
 
PT, Lucas vs. Wario
 
Wario is defeated
 
 
Level 13
 
Team Heroes Stage
 
A 3rd SSB goes off
 
 
Level 14
 
PT, Lucas Stage (after beating Level 31 a new door appears near end, see bottom)
 
Pokemon Trainer gets Ivysaur
 
PT, Lucas Stage continued
 
PT, Lucas vs. Charizard
 
Pokemon Trainer gets Charizard
 
 
Level 15
 
Team MK Stage
 
Team MK vs. Galleom
 
 
Level 16
 
Team Lucas vs. Galleom
 
A 4th SSB goes off
 
Wario is absorbed
 
Team MK joins Team Lucas
 
 
Level 17
 
Team Heroes Stage
 
A 5th SSB goes off
 
 
Level 18
 
Diddy, Fox Stage
 
Bowser trophies Diddy
 
Falco Appears
 
Falco destroys trophy gun
 
Team Fox vs. Giant Dark Diddy
 
Team Fox Stage (after beating Level 31 a new door appears, see bottom)
 
(Falco is unlocked)
 
 
Level 19
 
Team Pika Stage
 
Team Pika vs. 2 Dark Samus
 
ZSS becomes Samus
 
Team Pika Stage
 
Team Pika vs. Ridley
 
 
Level 20
 
Olimar and Captain Falcon appear
 
Team CF stage
 
Diddy frees DK
 
Team DK, Team CF vs. 40 SSA
 
(Captain Falcon is unlocked)
 
 
Level 21
 
Team MK=Meta Kinght, Ice Climbers
 
Team MK Stage
 
Meta Knight vs. Lucario (can be reversed)
 
Lucario joins Team MK, Ice Climbers leave
 
(Lucario is unlocked)
 
 
Level 22
 
Team Heroes vs. 50 SSA
 
 
Level 23
 
Snake appears
 
Snake Stage
 
Snake joins Team MK
 
Team MK Stage
 
Team MK vs. Dark Peach and Dark Zelda
 
(Snake is unlocked)
 
 
Level 24
 
Peach and Sheik Stage
 
 
Level 25
 
Peach, Sheik, Fox, Falco, Lucario, Snake vs. Boss
 
(Mr. Game and Watch is unlocked)
 
 
Level 26
 
Team Pika Stage
 
 
Level 27
 
Captain Falcon, Olimar, Diddy, DK Stage
 
ROB appears
 
Team Island=Captain Falcon, Olimar, Diddy, DK , Team Pika, ROB
 
Team Island vs. 50 SSA
 
Team Island Stage
 
Team Island vs. Meta Ridley
 
Many SSB bombs go off
 
 
Level 28
 
All playable character seen so far expect Bowser, Ganondorf, and Wario stage
 
Ganondorf trophies Bowser
 
Taboo defeats Ganondorf and Master Hand
 
Taboo trophies good guys
 
 
Level 29
 
Ness, Luigi, and King Dedede are revived
 
Ness, Luigi, Dedede Stage
 
Dedede revives Bowser
 
Dedede vs. Bowser
 
Dedede defeats Bowser and then revives him
 
(Luigi and Ness are unlocked)
 
 
Level 30
 
Kirby is revived
 
Kirby Stage
 
If both Link and Zelda are saved, Ganondorf is revived
 
(Ganondorf is unlocked)
 
 
Level 31
 
Everyone stage (apparently very long)
 
Sonic appears and attacks Taboo
 
Everyone vs. Taboo
 
Credits
 
(Sonic is unlocked)
 
 
 
 
Level 9 Again
 
Anyone repeats the first part of Level 9
A new door appears
 
Toon Link appears
 
Anyone vs. Toon Link
 
The level ends, Toon Link joins main characters' party, and is unlocked
 
 
Level 14 Again
 
Anyone repeats the first part of Level 14
 
A new door appears
 
Wolf appears
 
Anyone vs. Wolf
 
The level ends, Wolf joins main characters' party, and is unlocked
 
 
Level 18 Again
 
Anyone repeats the first part of Level 14
 
A new door appears in the fianl part of the level
 
Jigglypuff appears
 
Anyone vs. Jigglypuff
 
The level ends, Jigglypuff joins main characters' party, and is unlocked
 
===Weapons and Defense===
[[Image:ROBrawl.jpg|thumb|right|Two R.O.B.s activating the bomb.]]
The Subspace Army possesses special weapons called Subspace Bombs. The [[R.O.B|R.O.B.s]] (Robotic Operating Buddies) assist in activating each bomb. When a Subspace bomb explodes, it creates an enormous ball of energy that engulfs the area and brings it into Subspace. It is currently unknown as to what happens to living creatures when sucked into Subspace. In addition to the bombs, the Subspace Army also controls Meta Knight's massive airship, the Halberd. They use the Halberd to transport their armies and deliver the Subspace Bombs to their destinations.
 
 
====Shadow Bugs====
These creatures are pieces of an unknown substance that can merge together to form Primids and other Subspace Army enemies. In addition, Shadow Bugs can also create an evil copy of one of the characters if they come into contact with a trophy of them. According to the Shadow Bug trophy, the Shadow Bugs were first extracted from Mr. Game and Watch and used by Taboo to form Subspace.
 
====The Primid====
The Primid are the Subspace Army's main offensive soldiers [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea03.html]. They are puppet-like beings who bear the Subspace symbol on their chest and they appear in different types:
 
*Common Primid - These are the main Primid enemies that you encounter throughout the game. They mostly run around and make faces at you, but can also attack unexpectedly.
*Red Primid - Making a vague appearance in a trailer, this type of Primid is able to breathe fire.
*Boom Primid - These Primid carry enormous boomerangs and can therefore attack you from great distance.
*Bomb Primid- These black, red, and gray Primid carry large bombs. If you touch one, they will explode or throw bombs at you. Sonic is the best parter to take care of them.
*Saber Primid- Shown in a trailer, these elite fighters wield large, blue beam swords. Based on their nature, they are much more dangerous than other Primid variations.
*Laser Primid- These Primid are able to shoot red lasers from their hands.
*Big Primid- These Primid are the largest Primid type, hence the name. While they are very similar to normal Primid both in attacks and appearance, they are fairly stronger. They also have jump and roll attacks.
 
====Other Enemies====
The Subspace army have many robotic minions that assist them greatly during the game, including the R.O.B.s that were seen during the video, whom have missiles and lasers as their weaponry. So far the largest of their robots seem to be the [[Grea]]p - a large hulking mechanic being that sports two incredible sickles. One of the strangest robots that they've created are the [[Shaydas]], who seem to be made entirely out of fog - though also have two large sword like weapons as well. Their weak spot is the glowing orb in their chest.
 
The [[Bytan]], while seemingly harmless - aren't, as the small spheroids are capable of multiplying. The Poppant, on the other hand, are relatively harmless, seeing that once you approach them, they'll cower and skedaddle off the stage. Roaders are unicycle like enemies who drive around the stage - and are very fast at doing so. Also, Roaders are reminiscent of the original ExciteBiker.
 
The [[Glunder]] is a static-producing eyeball that hides in a metal shell( There are also fire and ice-using variants called the Glire and the Glice.) When you get near them, they open their shells and send out electricity, fire or ice, depending on the type. Spaaks are large mechanical clouds that try to ram you. When attacked, they turn black and become more aggressive. Mites are tiny creatures that look like stick figure drawings. They like to attack in huge groups and are continuously produced through dark portals that can also be destroyed. 
 
The [[Trowlon]] is a pink robotic like creature who is quite thin compared to many of the others. According to the website it'll use its trowel like arms to carry their opponents, or rather your character, away. Whether or not this means an instant kill is unknown. Finally, the Auroros are large mechanic birds who'll charge their beaks into the ground, attempting to harm you. A recent game trailer revealed a few other Subspace enemies including a hovering jellyfish-like creature, circular enemies that move on a track and drop fireballs, and what appears to be a creature that throws large bombs.
 
Aside from these well-known enemies, there are others that have also been confirmed to appear. A few of these come from an actual series, including the Hammer Bro., Bullet Bills, Goombas, and Koopas. The rest of the confirmed enemies are completely unknown. These include sword wielding fish, a strange ram-like creature, and a fire-launching spacecraft. Their relation to the Subspace Army is still questionable.
 
===The Enemy===
[[Image:Modea04_070824d.jpg|thumb|right|Petey Piranha attacking with the cages that contain the princesses Peach and Zelda.]]
 
The main enemy of the Subspace Emissary was assumed to be the Ancient Minister as well as his army, which consists of the Primid but was later proved false. The real villian is yet to be revealed. The Halberd has been taken over by the Ancient Minister, but it is unknown if Meta Knight himself has joined his side. The Subspace Emissary Movie, which was posted on the official Smash Bros. homepage, revealed that Meta-Knight is working together with Ice Climbers in the Subspace Emissary. Apparently, [[Petey Piranha]] from the ''Mario'' series is working for the Subspace Army and has captured Princess Peach and Zelda. The official website also revealed a number of enemies that fight for the Subspace Army (a list of which can be seen under "Weapons and Defense" above). Each of these creative creatures bears the Subspace Symbol on some part of their body.
 
Petey Piranha is the first boss in the Subspace Emissary. You will fight him as Kirby. He will attack using the cages that contain Peach and Zelda. Your job is to break one of the cages, thus freeing the princess inside. After you defeat Petey Piranha, Wario will appear and use a strange machine called a Dark Cannon to transform the princess you didn't save into her trophy form and kidnap her. As mentioned before, being a trophy is apparently a bad thing.
 
As seen in Fox's misfortune and the [[Trophy Stand]]s update, Rayquaza appears as a boss that Diddy Kong and/or Fox fight. The whereabouts of Donkey Kong are unknown.
It has been suggested over at the official website that there will be many bosses in the game other than Petey Piranha and Raquaza, all of whom will probably be a major (or minor) boss in a Nintendo or third party video game series.
 
===Compilation Video===
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Latest revision as of 21:22, October 21, 2024

This article is about the Adventure Mode in Brawl. For other uses, see Adventure Mode (disambiguation).
The Subspace Emissary
Subspace Emissary Logo.jpg
The official SSE logo.

Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary (亜空の使者, Emissary of Subspace), sometimes abbreviated as SSE or shortened to Subspace Emissary, is a mode in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the successor to Melee's Adventure Mode. It was hinted at with the This world... Dojo update on July 20th, 2007, and fully unveiled on August 3rd of the same year. This mode was succeeded by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's. World of Light.

Overview[edit]

On July 20th, Smash Bros. DOJO!! was updated with a collection of enigmatic images that depicted Mario and Kirby transforming from trophies into fighters (akin to the introduction of Melee). After Kirby's apparent defeat at the hands of Mario, he is changed back into a trophy, but Mario reverses the transformation and Mario and Kirby shake hands. However, the sky darkens soon after, and Meta Knight’s ship, the Halberd, flies over the stadium, soon followed by the appearance of a mysterious character. The screenshots were accompanied by this description:

In this world, trophies fight. They know nothing but fighting. Fighting is the sole reason for their existence. Being turned back into a trophy, being unable to fight, is much like death. Those are the rules of this world. But...When someone...or something...breaks those rules, the world will pay a terrible price...

The post was placed under a mode referred to as "???" until August 3rd when it was changed to "Adventure Mode". On August 3rd, Smash Bros. DOJO!! was updated again. This time, more information was given. The mode was dubbed "The Subspace Emissary", and a multitude of screenshots were shown, as well as a cutscene related to the "This World…" update. In the cutscene, Mario and Kirby were seen shaking hands, as depicted in the screenshots, and after waving to the crowd, the Halberd appeared as it did in "This World…". The mysterious character from before was shown to be one of apparently many odd, robot-like creatures formed from some sort of shadowy matter. Peach and Zelda were seen watching from the sidelines but rushed down to the middle of the stadium to assist Mario and Kirby in fighting the mysterious army. After Peach and Zelda reach the stage and help destroy the Primids, an entity from the sky called the Ancient Minister appears on the stage. The Ancient Minister drops a Subspace Bomb on the arena, then flies off. As Mario approaches the bomb, he is hit by a cannonball and is sent flying from the arena. Petey Piranha appears and captures Peach and Zelda in cages.

The various screenshots in the update depicted a multitude of new enemies, as well as a few familiar ones, such as a Hammer Bro, who was previously confirmed as an Assist Trophy, and Bullet Bills. There were also a new series of enemies that were introduced that are part of the Subspace army. Some enemies of the Subspace army appear to be helpful while other ones are dangerous.

Masahiro Sakurai has stated that substantial single-player content was a core priority during the development of Brawl. An adventure on the scale of a stand alone video game was decided early in development. Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that Sakurai always wanted to make a mode like this for the series, but was advised to focus on the multiplayer aspects of previous games due to the relatively short development times of previous games and there already being no shortage of single-player games. The much longer development time allotted to Brawl allowed the mode to be made.[1] The initial plan was to outsource development of this mode to another studio, but no suitable contractor was available. In the end, the entire mode was developed internally by the main Brawl team. Only the cutscenes were created by a different studio.[2]

Gameplay[edit]

The Adventure Map, after completion of The Subspace Emissary.
Mario in The Plain

The Subspace Emissary mode is a side-scrolling adventure in the style of a platformer, inspired by the Mario and Kirby games. However, it retains all basic mechanics of the Super Smash Bros. series, such as a damage meter, stocks, and Smash-style attacks. It can also be classified as a beat 'em up; often stages will pause at specific points and force the player to defeat a set of enemies, which prevents one from simply running through everything.

The mode features a world map where stages are selected; once a stage is selected, the difficulty can be chosen, and the character(s) will enter the stage. The selectable characters will change depending on the plot. Stages that have been completed already can be played again, with the one exception being a stage being consumed by a Subspace Bomb; if this happens, the player must complete the Subspace Emissary to be able to access the stage again.

The mode also has a two-player option, using one stock to join in. When using two players, the first player will have priority over the screen, making it possible for the second player to get run off the screen if the two players are not coordinated. However, the second player has the option to warp to the first player at any time (except in boss battles) by pressing the button that would normally pause the game. The first player must be present with stock left at all times; if the first player is defeated with no spare stock remaining, the game will end and offer a continue. If the second player is defeated, the first player can continue alone. In addition, only the first player can navigate through doors (though the second player can still utilize keys) and temporary switches. If the second player goes into a barrel cannon or minecart they will be teleported back to the player seconds later unless the first player goes in right after. The second player can also decide when barrel cannons shoot.

When playing a level for the first time, many cutscenes will pause just before gameplay begins, showing a view of all available characters. A message will display how many stock the level allows, and a cursor will appear that allows choosing which characters to play. The order characters are chosen in is the order they will appear: they will cycle through in that order until all stock is depleted. Playing through a level again, there will be a screen before the level allowing choosing between any available characters instead of cutscenes during the level. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage: there is a wider character variety to choose from, but one cannot pick less characters than the number of stocks the stage has (meaning if a stage has four stocks, the player must choose four characters). Additionally, no mid-level cutscenes will play, including ones that would normally allow a re-pick of characters that replenishes stocks. While on many levels this makes little difference, it is very problematic on long stages like the second Subspace Bomb Factory, where a replay provides only a fraction of the stock originally given.

The physics of many (if not all) characters are also tweaked slightly. In general, characters run slower, fall faster, and jump better than in brawls. However, the midair jumps of a character that possesses more than one will be worse than normal. Move mechanics are not altered, although the differing jump heights, jump timing, and gravity will change how effective aerial attacks are. The most significant change is the removal of stamina from Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, which allows one to use one Pokémon exclusively. Characters are also able to swim for significantly longer. Characters retain their standard physics in boss battles. Because Smash relies on KOs by being knocked off stage, in order for the platforming nature to be retained, the camera's reaction time in following a character decreases in proportion to the player's damage.

Grabbing mechanics are also altered. Normal enemies cannot be held onto for any length of time; they will be thrown immediately after being grabbed, making it impossible to pummel them. This means that choosing which throw to use must be done with the Control Stick during the grab animation; inputting no direction will result in a forward throw (with the exception of Donkey Kong, who cannot carry enemies, and instead will utilize his up-throw). Special moves that involve grabbing will fail to grab, like Yoshi and Kirby's standard special moves; such moves have extra Subspace Emissary-only hitboxes (for example, Egg Lay will deal 13% damage, while Pikmin will deal damage when thrown). Bosses and large enemies cannot be grabbed; however, Big Primids can be grabbed effectively. None of these changes apply when facing an opposing Smasher due to playing like an actual Brawl, though Kirby will be unable to copy their abilities.

Clear %[edit]

See also: Clear %

Difficulty Levels[edit]

Like most other single-player modes, one can select different difficulty levels to play The Subspace Emissary. At the creation of a new game file, the player may select a "default" difficulty from Easy, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, and Intense. Stages normally use this default difficulty (which cannot be changed), although the difficulty of a stage can be altered before it is begun. The game keeps track of the hardest difficulty level at which each stage has been cleared, and when a stage is selected, it suggests a difficulty higher than the highest completion level.

As one selects higher difficulties, the game makes these adjustments:

  • Enemy health goes up, sometimes considerably with bulky enemies like Greaps.
  • Enemies move and attack faster; especially noticeable with the vulnerability period of large enemies and bosses.
  • Enemies and obstacles do more damage and have more KO power.
  • Enemies' AI generally get smarter (such as attacking more often, or Bytans duplicating nonstop).
  • More (and sometimes deadlier) enemies appear during locked battles.
  • Less favorable items appear, although an increased number of stronger healing items appear when enemies are defeated.
  • Stock Balls may get rarer (or, in the case of Very Hard and Intense, not exist, being replaced by recovery items instead).
  • Certain features travel faster, giving the player less reaction time.
    • Auto-scrolling areas scroll faster.
    • Moving walls, floors, and ceilings move faster, making characters more easily crushed.
    • Platforms move or fall faster.
    • Bomb block explosion chains move faster.
    • The effects of temporary switches are shorter.
  • Wind speeds increase (including the wind from a Borboras), sometimes to nonsensical levels.
  • More, higher quality, and rarer stickers appear.
  • More collectibles (CDs, trophies, stickers) appear.
  • More trophy stands appear.
  • More coins are given at the end of each level.

Plot[edit]

Main article: Plot summary of The Subspace Emissary

Stages[edit]

Every level numerically ordered:
1: Midair Stadium
2: Skyworld
3: Sea of Clouds
4: The Jungle
5: The Plain
6: The Lake
7: The Ruined Zoo
8: The Battlefield Fortress
9: The Forest
10: The Research Facility I
11: The Lake Shore
12: The Path to the Ruins
13: The Cave
14: The Ruins
15: The Wilds I
16: The Ruined Hall
17: The Wilds II
18: The Swamp
19: The Research Facility II
20: Outside the Ancient Ruins
21: The Glacial Peak
22: The Canyon
23: Battleship Halberd Interior
24: Battleship Halberd Exterior
25: Battleship Halberd Bridge
26: The Subspace Bomb Factory I
27: The Subspace Bomb Factory II
28: Entrance to Subspace
29: Subspace I
30: Subspace II
31: The Great Maze

The Subspace Emissary consists of thirty-one different stages. As some stages share the same name, the earlier stage is denoted with an I while the later-appearing stage is followed by a II.

Icon Stage Fighters available Unlocked fighters Lost fighters Recovered fighters Total fighters Teams
SSE-Midair Stadium.png Midair Stadium Mario (the battle with Kirby if he was chosen and the battle with the Subspace Army), Kirby (all phases, except the battle with Mario if he was not chosen), Peach and Zelda (both only in the battle with the Subspace Army) Kirby and Peach or Zelda (Mario is sent flying and Wario kidnaps either Zelda or Peach when the other princess is freed from Petey Pirahna) — — 2 1, new team: Kirby and Peach or Zelda
SSE-Skyworld.png Skyworld Pit (all phases) and Mario (the last side-scrolling section after Pit rescues him) Mario and Pit — — 4 2, new team: Mario and Pit
SSE-Sea of Clouds.png Sea of Clouds Kirby and Peach or Zelda — — — 4 2
SSE-The Jungle.png The Jungle Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong Diddy Kong (Bowser captures Donkey Kong) — — 5 3, new team: Diddy Kong
SSE-The Plain.png The Plain Mario and Pit — — — 5 3
SSE-The Lake.png The Lake Diddy Kong and Fox Fox — — 6 3, Fox joins Diddy Kong
SSE-The Ruined Zoo.png The Ruined Zoo Lucas (all phases), Ness (only the battle with Porky) and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle only) (only after defeating Porky) Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle) (Wario kidnaps Ness; Ness will not be unlocked in any mode) — — 8 4, new team: Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle)
SSE-The Battlefield Fortress.png The Battlefield Fortress Marth (all phases), Meta Knight (second and third phases) and Ike (third phase only) Marth, Meta Knight and Ike — — 11 5, new team: Marth, Ike, and Meta Knight
SSE-The Forest.png The Forest Link and Yoshi Link, Yoshi and Toon Link [3] — — 13 6, new team: Link and Yoshi
SSE-The Research Facility pt1.png The Research Facility I Zero Suit Samus (all phases) and Pikachu (all phases starting with the second) Zero Suit Samus and Pikachu — — 15 7, new team: Zero Suit Samus and Pikachu
SSE-The Lake Shore.png The Lake Shore Mario, Pit (entire level if Zelda was rescued, only the last section if Peach was rescued), Link, Yoshi (entire level if Peach was rescued, only the last section if Zelda was rescued) and Kirby (only the last section) — Peach or Zelda (Bowser captures them) — 14 5, Kirby joins Mario, Pit, Link and Yoshi.
SSE-The Path to the Ruins.png The Path to the Ruins Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle only) — — — 14 5
SSE-The Cave.png The Cave Mario, Pit, Link, Yoshi and Kirby — — — 14 5
SSE-The Ruins.png The Ruins Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (with Squirtle for all phases and Ivysaur after Pokémon Trainer finds it) Ivysaur, Charizard and Wolf[3] — — 14 5, Ivysaur and Charizard become part of Pokémon Trainer's party
SSE-The Wilds pt1.png The Wilds I Marth, Ike, and Meta Knight — — — 14 5
SSE-The Ruined Hall.png The Ruined Hall Lucas and Pokémon Trainer — — — 14 4, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer join Meta Knight, Marth, and Ike.
SSE-The Wilds pt2.png The Wilds II Mario, Pit, Link, Yoshi and Kirby — — — 14 4
SSE-The Swamp.png The Swamp Diddy Kong, Fox (all phases) and Falco (all phases sans the first) Falco and Jigglypuff[3] — — 15 4, Falco joins Diddy Kong and Fox
SSE-The Research Facility pt2.png The Research Facility II Zero Suit Samus (all phases, transforming from Samus by taunting whenever possible), Pikachu (all phases) and Samus (after defeating the False Samuses) Samus Zero Suit Samus (Samus replaces her; playing as Zero Suit Samus is still possible by taunting or pressing C on the nunchuck) — 15 4, Samus replaces Zero Suit Samus
SSE-Outside the Ancient Ruins.png Outside the Ancient Ruins Olimar, Captain Falcon (both all phases), Donkey Kong, and Diddy Kong (both only in the battle with the Subspace Army) Donkey Kong, Captain Falcon and Olimar Fox and Falco (they did not become trophies, but Diddy Kong leaves their group and they all go their separate ways) — 16 4, Diddy Kong leaves Fox and Falco and joins Donkey Kong, Captain Falcon and Olimar
SSE-The Glacial Peak.png The Glacial Peak Ice Climbers (only the sidescrolling section), Meta Knight (the side-scrolling section and the battle with Lucario if the player chose him) and Lucario (only if the player chose it in the battle with Meta Knight) Ice Climbers and Lucario — — 18 5, new team: Meta Knight and Lucario. Ice Climbers take Meta Knight's place in this level's featured group
SSE-The Canyon.png The Canyon Mario, Pit, Link, Yoshi, Kirby — — — 18 4, Mario, Pit, Link, Yoshi, Kirby, Ice Climbers, Marth, Ike, Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard) intertwine
SSE-Battleship Halberd Interior.png Battleship Halberd Interior Snake (all phases), Meta Knight and Lucario (after the latter two meet Snake) Snake — — 19 4, Snake joins Meta Knight and Lucario
SSE-Battleship Halberd Exterior.png Battleship Halberd Exterior Peach and Zelda/Sheik Zelda or Peach — Fox and Peach or Zelda 22 5, new team: Fox, Peach and Zelda
SSE-Battleship Halberd Bridge.png Battleship Halberd Bridge Snake, Lucario, Fox, Falco, Peach and Zelda/Sheik Mr. Game & Watch — Falco 24 4, Fox, Peach, Zelda, Meta Knight, Lucario and Snake intertwine, along with Falco and Mr. Game & Watch
SSE-The Subspace Bomb Factory pt2.png The Subspace Bomb Factory I Samus and Pikachu — — — 24 4
SSE-The Subspace Bomb Factory pt1.png The Subspace Bomb Factory II Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon and Olimar (all phases); Samus, Zero Suit Samus (by taunting as Samus), Pikachu and R.O.B. (second section onwards) R.O.B. — — 25 1, all three teams intertwine
SSE-Entrance to Subspace.png Entrance to Subspace Captain Falcon, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Fox, Falco, Ice Climbers, Marth, Ike, Kirby, Link, Lucario, Lucas, Mario, Meta Knight, Mr. Game & Watch, Olimar, Peach, Pikachu, Pit, Pokémon Trainer, R.O.B., Samus, Snake, Yoshi and Zelda (only four chosen characters can be played as) — All current fighters (Tabuu reduces them to their trophy forms) — 0 0, all current fighters are reduced to their trophy forms
SSE-Subspace pt1.png Subspace I King Dedede (all phases), Ness and Luigi (only in the side-scrolling sections) Luigi, Ness, Bowser and King Dedede — Mario, Donkey Kong Diddy Kong, Samus, Fox, Falco, Pikachu, Captain Falcon, Marth, Ike, Mr. Game & Watch, Pit, Olimar, Lucas, Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard) (only if rescued by the starting fighters; fighters not rescued can still be found when replaying the level) From 4 to 19 1, new team: King Dedede, Ness, Luigi, Bowser and any of the fighters rescued in this level
SSE-Subspace pt2.png Subspace II Kirby Ganondorf (if Kirby found Link and Zelda, who rescue him) and Wario (If found) — Kirby (guaranteed), Link, Yoshi, Peach, Zelda, Ice Climbers, Meta Knight, Lucario, R.O.B. and Snake (only if rescued by Kirby; fighters not found can be rescued upon replaying the level) From 5 to 31 1, Kirby and any of the fighters rescued in this level, including Ganondorf, if Link and Zelda are found, and Wario, if he is found.
SSE-The Great Maze pt1.png
SSE-The Great Maze pt2.png
SSE-The Great Maze pt3.png
SSE-The Great Maze pt4.png 		The Great Maze Bowser, King Dedede, Kirby, Luigi, Ness (guaranteed), Captain Falcon, Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Falco, Fox, Ganondorf, Ice Climbers, Ike, Link, Lucario, Lucas, Mario, Marth, Meta Knight, Mr. Game & Watch, Olimar, Peach, Pikachu, Pit, Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard), R.O.B., Samus, Snake, Wario, Yoshi, Zelda (only if they were rescued in the previous two levels) and Sonic (only in the battle with Tabuu) Sonic — — From 6 to 32 1, Sonic joins

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ [https://www.eurogamer.net/i-miyamotosakurai?page=2 Miyamoto and Sakurai on Nintendo Wii E3: Smash Bros., Mario, more.]
  2. ^ Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Game Concepts]
  3. ^ a b c Toon Link, Wolf and Jigglypuff appear after completing story mode and revisiting the stage to find a hidden door. Entering the door intiates a one stock match against the character. Win and the character joins the team.

When only one character is available in Co-op mode, P2 will control an alternate costume of that character. This happens in nine stages: Kirby (in the Midair Stadium vs Petey Piranha and the entirely of Subspace II), Pit (in The Skyworld, before having Mario join), Lucas (in The Ruined Zoo when he runs from the statue), Marth (in The Battlefield Fortress, before joining Meta Knight and Ike), Zero Suit Samus (in The Research Facility before she joined Pikachu), Meta Knight/Lucario (in The Glacial Peak, only in the battle against the character P1 didn't choose), Snake (in the Battleship Halberd Interior, before he joined Meta Knight and Lucario) and King Dedede (in the Subspace I, only in the battle against Bowser). A ninth battle is at the beginning of the game, where Mario and Kirby duel. This also applies to Diddy Kong when replaying any stage after completing the Jungle before completing the Lake.

  • A map of the stages and which characters are available in each one, not counting Wolf, Toon Link, and Jigglypuff.

    A map of the stages and which characters are available in each one, not counting Wolf, Toon Link, and Jigglypuff.

Bosses[edit]

These battles are fought with the bosses having a specific amount of health; once their health runs out, they are defeated.

Boss Stage Fighters
PeteyRage.jpg
Petey Piranha 		Midair Stadium Kirby
RayquazaRoar.jpg
Rayquaza 		The Lake Fox and Diddy Kong
PorkyBot.jpg
Porky Minch 		The Ruined Zoo Ness and Lucas
Galleomdesert.jpg
Galleom tank.jpg
Galleom 		The Wilds I and The Ruined Hall Marth, Roy and Meta Knight (The Wilds I)
Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (The Ruined Hall)
RidleyWings.jpg
Ridley 		The Research Facility II Samus and Pikachu
HalberdBridge.jpg
Duon 		Battleship Halberd Bridge Fox, Falco, Lucario, Snake, Peach and Zelda/Sheik in a party of four
MetaRidleyFalconFlyerSwoop.jpg
Meta Ridley 		The Subspace Bomb Factory II Samus, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, Olimar and R.O.B. in a party of four
Tabuu Fight.jpg
Tabuu 		The Great Maze King Dedede, Luigi, Ness, Bowser, Kirby, Sonic and any fighters rescued in the previous two levels (besides Toon Link, Wolf and Jigglypuff) in a party of six

All the bosses return in The Great Maze.

Mini-Bosses[edit]

Due to these battles being against smashers or slightly modified versions of them, they are fought like regular brawls. Note that the player characters listed are only mandatory for the first playthrough and that other characters may be used if the level is replayed.

Opponent Stage Fighters
MarioVsKirby.png
Kirby or Mario 		Midair Stadium Mario or Kirby, player fights the one they did not choose
Lakeshore Subspace Emissary.png
False Bowser 		The Lake Diddy Kong and Fox
False Peach Brawl.png
False Zelda Brawl.png
False Peach or Zelda 		The Lake Shore Link and Yoshi (if Peach was rescued) or Mario and Pit (if Zelda was rescued)
Mario and Pit or Link and Yoshi The Lake Shore Link and Yoshi (if Peach was rescued; after false Peach's battle) or Mario and Pit (if Zelda was rescued; after false Zelda's battle). Ally is CPU controlled unless playing in Co-op Mode.
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Wario 		The Path to the Ruins Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle only)
Charizard Subspace Emissary.png Charizard The Ruins Lucas and Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle and Ivysaur only, Charizard is obtained after the battle)
FalseDiddy.png
False Diddy Kong 		The Swamp Diddy Kong, Fox, and Falco
FalseSamus.png
Pair of False Samuses 		The Research Facility II Zero Suit Samus and Pikachu
Lucario Meta Knight Standoff Subspace Emissary.png Lucario or Meta Knight The Glacial Peak Meta Knight or Lucario, player fights the one they did not choose
False Peach and Zelda Battleship Halberd Interior Meta Knight, Lucario and Snake
SubspaceIntro-Bowser.png
Bowser 		Subspace I King Dedede
FalseDKfight.jpg
Newly-replicated versions of every fighter except Sonic, Jigglypuff, Toon Link and Wolf 		The Great Maze King Dedede, Luigi, Ness, Bowser, Kirby and any characters rescued in the previous two levels in a party of four
Toon Link Subspace Brawl.png
Toon Link 		Secret door in The Forest that teleports to the Pirate Ship Any character; optional post-game battle
Wolf Subspace.png
Wolf 		Secret door in The Ruins that teleports to the Lylat Cruise
Jigglypuff Subspace Emissary Brawl.png
Jigglypuff 		Secret door in The Swamp that teleports to the Pokémon Stadium 2

Note: When only one character is available to fight a boss or mini-boss in Co-op mode, the second player plays as a color change of that character. This is the only way to play as a character’s alternate costume outside of replaying a stage where a character is battled, selecting this character as any stock aside from the first and not losing enough stocks to spawn as the character before the player activates the battle, in which afterwards the player should lose enough stocks so that they spawn as this character. This only happens in four battles: Mario/Kirby vs the character not chosen by P1, Kirby against Petey Piranha, Meta Knight/Lucario against the character not chosen by P1, and King Dedede against Bowser.

Other special enemy battle[edit]

  • Porky Statue (The Ruined Zoo): it chases Lucas but it does not fight with him.

Battles with Subspace Armies[edit]

Some segments in levels, or all a level, has a battle with some enemies from Subspace. Unlike ambushes during sidescrolling segments, red dots on screen are used to indicate how many enemies are left to defeat.

Order Enemies to defeat Stage Fighters
First 30 Midair Stadium Mario, Peach, Zelda and Kirby (after the battle between Mario and Kirby and before Petey Piranha appears)
Second 30 The Battlefield Fortress Marth and Meta Knight (Ike joins later)
Third 40 Outside the Ancient Ruins Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon and Olimar
Fourth 50 The Canyon Mario, Pit, Kirby, Link and Yoshi in a party of four
Fifth 50 The Subspace Bomb Factory II Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, Olimar, Samus, Pikachu and R.O.B. in a party of four

Similarities to the Kirby series[edit]

The Subspace Emissary contains gameplay elements similar to the sub-games of Kirby Super Star and other elements from Kirby games. This is likely intentional, given Masahiro Sakurai's work on both games.

  • The Halberd plays a very strong role in both games, and in both, it's destroyed and crashes in the ocean.
  • The beginning of The Ruined Zoo (more specifically the boss battle against the Pig King Statue and Porky Minch) is similar to the Heavy Lobster battle in Revenge of Meta Knight: The player is chased by the boss, who remains invincible for this duration and plows through anything in its path. Following the chase, the boss becomes vulnerable and attacks the player head-on.
  • Both feature minecarts and special devices that propel characters forwards. The latter's design and function comes directly from Kirby Super Star. Additionally, the slide launchers puts characters in a shield position, just like in Kirby Super Star. There are also bomb blocks which function identically to those from the Kirby series.
  • The Space Jump is just like how P2 from Kirby Super Star comes back to P1.
  • The final boss (Tabuu) teleports around the stage repeatedly (a common feature in most final bosses in Kirby games, such as Marx and Nightmare).
  • Bosses from the Kirby games, such as Dyna Blade and Marx, have similar moves to bosses in Brawl, such as Ridley and Tabuu.
  • Bosses do not flinch.
  • Enemies cannot survive underwater; they will be KO'd immediately upon touching it.
  • Roaders are similar to Kirby's Wheelies.
  • The Bucculus attacks in a similar way to Leap.
  • The planet Floria in Milky Way Wishes has a similar concept to the day-changing doors, except that it has four rooms and they are based on seasons instead of day and night.

Differences from other game modes[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Despite characters using the same moves and using much of the same engine as in the other modes of Brawl, the gameplay of the Subspace Emissary differs from that of ordinary brawls:

  • The walking speed, running speed, and air speed of most characters has been normalized; slower characters move faster, while faster characters move slower. This is quite noticeable with Captain Falcon and Sonic's dashing.
  • Player 2 will receive a significant walking speed, running speed and jump height increase as their distance from player 1 increases. This is presumably to prevent them from falling behind too much, but happens regardless of whether they run ahead or fall behind.
  • All characters jump 2 frames faster, jump 18% higher, have slightly higher gravity, and have a 19% faster falling speed. As a result, vertical movement is in general faster, while some characters' recoveries (such as Jigglypuff and Pit) are indirectly nerfed by the heavier physics.
    • Peach's double jump has 40% more force; no other character has a change of more than 10%.
    • Snake's double jump has 12% less force.
    • Some special moves that grant temporary hovering, such as Diddy's Rocketbarrel Boost, can't keep up with the increased gravity and so are also indirectly nerfed.
  • During side-scrolling stages, the player cannot get Star KO'd - the player crashes into the top of the screen, leaving behind the colorful explosion. Players are only Star KO'd or Screen KO'd in ambushes, boss battles, and fights against Subspace clones.
  • All characters can swim considerably longer.
  • The Stamina mechanic of the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon is removed.
  • Grab-only special moves such as Inhale and Egg Lay deal damage to enemies instead of grabbing.
  • In addition to blocking most attacks, Mirror Shield can also now do damage.

Dialogue[edit]

While various characters in the Smash series have one-liners through taunts, battle cries, and the like, the cutscenes of The Subspace Emissary have very little spoken dialogue. The vast majority of character interaction takes place through actions, gestures, and expressions, augmented by short grunts or exclamations. Some cutscenes feature moves that have battle cries where the character says the move's name, such as Ness and Lucas using their PK Thunder or Captain Falcon using his Falcon Punch. The only character who speaks in more than one scene is Pikachu, who only "speaks" via yelling its own name. In Jigglypuff's only scene, the crowd chants its name, making them the only non-playable character to say a line.

Only one character in all of The Subspace Emissary ever speaks in a full sentence; in Battleship Halberd Interior, Snake directly says to the player, "Kept you waiting, huh?" after revealing himself. This is a classic line from the Metal Gear series. In Brawl, it references the extensive voicework in the Metal Gear Solid games, the frequent breaking of the fourth wall in the series, and the fact that the player had seen a brief glimpse before already in a much earlier cutscene.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 亜空の使者 Emissary of Subspace
UK English The Subspace Emissary —
France French L'émissaire Subspatial The Subspatial Emissary
Germany German Der Subraum-Emissär The Emissary Subspace
Spain Spanish El Emisario Sub Espacial Subspace Emissary
Italy Italian L'emissario del Subspazio The Emissary from Subspace
South Korea Korean 아공의 사자 Emissary of Darkness

Trivia[edit]

Mario's trophy coming to life in Melee's opening, compared to in the Midair Stadium of the Subspace Emissary.
  • The Subspace Emissary's camera is programmed to only be able to move through certain area, and will lock if the player goes outside these areas. However, if the player goes a sufficiently large distance above or below the stage's vertical origin, this restriction will inexplicably be bypassed. It's possible that this was programmed in as a failsafe, but this is never possible in normal gameplay, due to the game using a local blast zone system based on the camera's location, and the different behaviour of the upper blast zone. Thus, this phenomenon can only occur if the local blast zones are modified to extend much further out.
  • While the mode effectively encourages players to use almost every character in the game, it is possible to complete The Subspace Emissary using as few as twelve characters, or barely one-third of the roster: Kirby, Pit, Lucas, Marth, Zero Suit Samus (transforming from Samus by taunting whenever Samus must be chosen), Snake, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Diddy Kong, either Link or Yoshi, either Olimar or Captain Falcon, and one of either Peach, Zelda or Sheik.
  • Assuming the player rescues no other characters in either Subspace I or Subspace II, it is possible to finish The Subspace Emissary with only 6 characters available in the player's roster: Luigi, Ness, King Dedede, and Bowser from Subspace I, Kirby from Subspace II, and Sonic, who appears at the end of the Great Maze.
  • Palutena is the only character in The Subspace Emissary who is neither a villain/enemy nor playable.
  • As far as playable characters go, Wario, R.O.B., and Sonic are the only universes that do not have a song played at any time.
    • In addition, Star Fox (excluding the hidden room in The Ruins) and the universes mentioned above are the only universes that do not have a song played in normal gameplay.
  • Mario and Kirby are playable in more levels than any other character, with a total of nine.
    • Pit is playable in eight levels; Link, Yoshi, and Diddy Kong are playable in seven; Peach or Zelda, Lucas, Pokémon Trainer, Meta Knight, and Samus and Pikachu are playable in six (if one count all Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon (Squirtle appears in all six levels, Ivysaur appears in four levels, and Charizard appears in three levels) and both of Samus' versions (Zero Suit Samus appears in the first two levels, and Samus in the last five levels)), Zelda or Peach, Donkey Kong, and Fox are playable in five; Lucario can be playable in four or five; Marth, Ike, Falco, Captain Falcon, Olimar, and Snake are playable in four; Ness, Ice Climbers, and R.O.B. are playable in three; Mr. Game & Watch, Luigi and King Dedede are playable in two; Bowser, Ganondorf, Wario, and Sonic are playable in one; and Jigglypuff, Toon Link, and Wolf are absent until after completing The Subspace Emissary.
  • The opening battle between Mario and Kirby in The Subspace Emissary may be a reference to the opening movie of Super Smash Bros., where the two face each other near the end of the movie.
    • In addition, Mario's trophy coming to life in the first cutscene could be a reference to the beginning of Melee's opening movie.
  • The Subspace Emissary is the only mode in the Smash Bros. series thus far that allows players to unlock characters without fighting and defeating them. Ultimate's World of Light bypasses the usual "Challenger Approaching" battle, but it still requires the player to fight the character that will be unlocked.
  • The Subspace Emissary is mentioned several times in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in Palutena's Guidance during the conversation of Mario and Mr. Game & Watch and the North American English boxing alias for R.O.B. Also, some enemies from The Subspace Emissary return in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS's Smash Run mode. The Subspace Emissary is also referenced in one of the riddles regarding Tabuu, located in the Mysterious Dimension sub-world of World of Light.
  • The health bars for enemies (not including bosses) are compressed at the left hand side, so a length of health bar represents more health at the left of the bar than the right. This makes attacks appear to deal less damage the closer an enemy is to dying.
  • While all characters use their in-game models during cutscenes, certain parts of characters such as loose clothing and hair have increased polygon counts in order for them to perform smoother. Examples of this are Marth's cape, Link's hair, and Lucas's shirt.

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