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[[File:SakuraiWiiUClassicMode.jpg|thumb|450px|Classic Mode in {{forwiiu}}.]]
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The {{forwiiu}} version of '''Classic Mode''' is set up as a tournament with elimination style gameplay which lasts seven rounds. For the first time in the series, Classic Mode can be challenged by two players.
The Wii U version features yet another new variation of Classic Mode. In this take, it plays out as a tournament with elimination style gameplay. Set on a large playing field, the player is allowed to select their opponent based on the available options. Characters defeated can be used as teammates in team battles. After each round, the losers are seen forcibly ejected from the field until only the last few remain. After three battles, another wave of characters (in alt. trophies and equipped with custom specials) will appear, leading to another two rounds. After those are defeated, the player is pitted against the [[Fighting Mii Team]], and finally, the player faces against [[Master Hand]] (and at higher intensities, Master Hand with [[Crazy Hand]] and possibly [[Master Core]]).


The background of the playing field is dependent to the intensity level, whereas the backgrounds becomes more fierce the higher the intensity.
Like in the Classic Mode of {{for3ds}}, the player begins with two stocks for each battle regardless of difficulty. The [[intensity]] meter is used to set the difficulty, with higher difficulties costing more [[Coins (collectable)|Gold]] and offering better rewards. Losing and choosing to continue when the difficulty is above 2.0 costs some of the accumulated prizes and drops the difficulty by .5, also taking away some of the invested Gold to reflect the new difficulty. The prize roulette wheel is also shared with the [[Classic Mode (SSB4-3DS)|3DS version]], with the addition of passes for [[Crazy Orders]] as potential prizes.
 
The mode is set on a large playing field, whose background depends on the intensity chosen, becoming darker and fiercer with higher intensities:
*Intensity 0.0 - 1.9: Water/Ocean Background
*Intensity 0.0 - 1.9: Water/Ocean Background
*Intensity 2.0 - 3.9: Grass/Plain Background
*Intensity 2.0 - 3.9: Grass/Plain Background
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*Intensity 8.0 - 9.0: Dark/Shadow Background
*Intensity 8.0 - 9.0: Dark/Shadow Background


During play, a number of other features may influence player choices and results. During all rounds, enemy trophies may hold trophies, equipment, coins, or Crazy Orders Passes, which can be won from the corresponding opponent if the player or ally defeats the corresponding enemy. If another opponent lands the final blow, the prize the enemy holds is lost. In the first three rounds, a rival character is chosen at random, who gets stronger and drops greater prizes the longer the player holds off on confronting them. The rival in most cases will stay on the board until the player finally defeats it, but in very rare cases, the rival can lose before the player can face it. When the player chooses a battle, an opponent may suddenly be replaced by an intruder. An intruder will always either be in a giant or metal state, but are guaranteed to be carrying a prize of some kind for victory. Also, if there is a team battle, the player gets a chance to choose a fighter that has been previously defeated.
On the field, the player character and the opponents appear as [[trophies]]: the player, identified by a glowing red trophy base, can choose which group of opponents to fight by moving their character towards it. The [[stage]] where the battle will be fought is visible on the field under the opponent(s), though it may not be related to their series even if there is only one opponent. Overly large stages such as [[The Great Cave Offensive]] and [[75m]] are never used. After each round, the losers are ejected from the field until only the last few remain. [[Team battle]]s can occur, in which the player must choose their teammates among the characters they have previously defeated (or by their teammates in a previous team battle). During all rounds, opponents may hold trophies, [[equipment]], [[Gold|coins]], or [[Crazy Orders]] Passes, identified by the respective icons on the enemy's trophy, which are obtained only if the carrier is defeated by the player or, in a team battle, by one of the player's teammates. Enemies holding such rewards are set to a higher CPU skill level than other opponents.
 
The first three rounds are fought against regular characters. At the beginning of each playthrough, a random opponent is designated as a "rival": marked by a glowing blue trophy base, the rival gets stronger and drops greater prizes the longer the player holds off on confronting them. In most cases, the rival will remain on the board until the player finally defeats it, but in very rare cases, they can lose before the player can face them.
 
After three rounds are cleared, the empty board will be repopulated with new groups of enemies. The fourth and fifth rounds are fought against characters equipped with custom special moves, marked by an alternate trophy with a black base and appearing in an [[alternate costume]].
 
When the player chooses a battle in the first five rounds, one or more opponents might suddenly be replaced by an "intruder", marked by a glowing yellow trophy base, even in a team battle. Intruders are always in a permanent [[Super Mushroom|Giant]] or [[Metal Box|Metal]] state, but are guaranteed to be carrying a prize of some kind for victory.


Despite the changes, there are a number of similarities to the 3DS version. The player begins with two stocks for each battle, regardless of difficulty. The intensity meter is used to set the difficulty, with higher difficulties costing more coins and offering better rewards. Losing and choosing to continue costs some of the accumulated prizes and drops the difficulty by .5. The prize roulette wheel also returns, now including passes for Crazy Orders as a potential prize.
The sixth round is against a [[Fighting Mii Team]] composed of 20 members, which appear surrounding the player on the game board in a group of nine.


Classic Mode is also available for two players. This is the first Classic Mode where opponents aren't necessarily fought on their home stages.
In the seventh and final round, the player faces {{SSB4|Master Hand}}, and at higher intensities Master Hand with {{SSB4|Crazy Hand}} and possibly [[Master Core]]. Unlike the Classic mode of the 3DS version, the final battle is predetermined based on difficulty, and the player cannot choose to fight Master Hand alone when Crazy Hand and Master Core are available.
 
In ''for Wii U'', Classic Mode is a co-op mode that can play with 2 players.


==Rewards==
==Rewards==
*Clearing Classic Mode on any difficulty with any character will give the player a trophy of the character used.
*By clearing Classic Mode with a character, their Alternate Colored Trophy can become available in the [[Trophy Shop]].
**Similarly, clearing it as {{SSB4|Bowser Jr.}} can add trophies of the [[Koopalings]] and clearing it as {{SSB4|Olimar}} can add a trophy of [[Alph]].
*Clearing with any character on any difficulty will challenge the player to defeat {{SSB4|Falco}}. Beating him will unlock him.
*Clearing with any character on any difficulty will challenge the player to defeat {{SSB4|Falco}}. Beating him will unlock him.
*Clearing with five or more characters will challenge the player to defeat {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}. Beating him will unlock him.
*Clearing with five characters will challenge the player to defeat {{SSB4|Mr. Game & Watch}}. Beating him will unlock him.
*Clearing on intensity 2.0 with five or more characters will unlock the ''Master Hand'' trophy.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will challenge the player to fight {{SSB4|Lucina}}. Beating her will unlock her.
*Clearing as {{SSB4|Yoshi}} will unlock the ''Yoshi'' masterpiece.
 
*Clearing without losing a stock will unlock the ''Dr Kawashima'' trophy.
===[[List of challenges (SSB4-Wii U)|Challenges]]===
*Clearing without losing a stock as {{SSB4|Little Mac}} will unlock the ''Title (Punch Out!!!)'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 2.0 or more with five characters will unlock the {{SSB4|Master Hand}} trophy.
*Clearing in 20 minutes using {{SSB4|Olimar}} will unlock the ''Mission Mode'' music.
*Clearing as {{SSB4|Yoshi}} will unlock the ''{{b|Yoshi|game}}'' [[masterpiece]].
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will challenge the player to defeat {{SSB4|Lucina}}. Beating her will unlock her.
*Clearing without losing a stock will unlock the [[Dr. Kawashima]] trophy.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will unlock the ''Master Core'' music.
*Clearing without losing a stock as {{SSB4|Little Mac}} will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Punch-Out!!|Title (Punch-Out!!)}}'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher as {{SSB4|Kirby}} will unlock the ''Kirby's Adventure'' masterpiece.
*Clearing in 20 minutes or lower as {{SSB4|Olimar}} will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Pikmin|Mission Mode (Pikmin 3)}}'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher without customisations as {{SSB4|Wario}} will unlock the ''Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks)'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Core}}'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 8.0 with two or more characters will unlock the ''Master Fortress First Wave'' music.
**This challenge is immune to the [[Golden Hammer]].
*Clearing on intensity 8.0 with three or more characters will unlock the ''Master Fortress Second Wave'' music.
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher as {{SSB4|Kirby}} will unlock the ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' [[masterpiece]].
*Clearing on intensity 9.0 without customisations will unlock the Knuckle Joe trophy
*Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher without customizations as {{SSB4|Wario}} will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|The Legend of Zelda|Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks)}}'' music.
*Clearing Classic Mode on any difficulty with any character will give the player a trophy of the character used.
**This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
*By clearing Classic Mode with a character, their Alternate Colored Trophy can become available in the Trophy Shop.
*Clearing on intensity 7.0 or higher with all characters will unlock the ''Regal Crown'' headgear.
**Similarly, clearing it as Bowser Jr. can add trophies of the Koopalings and clearing it as Olimar can add a trophy of Alph.
*Clearing on intensity 8.0 with two characters will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Fortress: First Wave}}'' music.
**This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
*Clearing on intensity 8.0 with three characters will unlock the ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Super Smash Bros.|Master Fortress: Second Wave}}'' music.
**This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
*Clearing on intensity 9.0 without customizations will unlock the [[Knuckle Joe]] trophy.
*Clearing on intensity 9.0 without losing a stock will unlock the ''Double Final Smasher Protection Badge'' [[equipment]].
**This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
*Clearing on intensity 9.0 in 12 minutes or less as {{SSB4|Marth}} will unlock the ''Critical Hitter Sword'' equipment.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SakuraiWiiUClassicMode.jpg|Classic Mode in {{forwiiu}}.
ClassicMode0.0.jpg|The background from Intensities 0.0 to 1.9, with an ocean.
ClassicMode2.0.jpg|The background from Intensities 2.0 to 3.9, with a grassy field.
ClassicMode4.0.jpg|The background from Intensities 4.0 to 5.9, with a desert.
ClassicMode6.0.jpg|The background from Intensities 6.0 to 7.9, with molten rock.
ClassicMode8.0.jpg|The background from Intensities 8.0 to 9.0, with dark clouds.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*This is the first Classic Mode where it is possible for any battle to be fought on a stage which is neither the [[home stage]] of any of the participants, nor a stage belonging to the [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' universe]].
*During a team battle, if the player KOs a teammate (such as by setting off an explosive near them), they may receive a second trophy of that character after the battle. Both this and the first trophy can then be chosen as teammates, allowing duplicate characters in six- and eight-player team battles.
*Despite not being available in the mode normally, [[Jungle Hijinxs]] is shown in Classic Mode's help menu.
*[[Boxing Ring]] and [[Gaur Plain]] are the only stages shared between both versions of the game that don't appear in Classic Mode in ''for Wii U''.
*The game has a tendency to lag in the cutscene before the final battle screen for Master Hand and Crazy Hand appears when playing on difficulties of 8.0 and higher. This issue is caused by the graphical strain of the background combined with the effects used in the cutscene.
*In both versions of Classic Mode in ''Smash 4'', the announcer now identifies Master Hand & Crazy Hand for the first time.
*The Bonus stage mini-game "Target Smash!!" has been removed from both versions of ''Smash 4''{{'}}s Classic Mode.
*In both versions of Classic Mode in ''Smash 4'', there are no voice clips for the announcer saying "Game!" / "Game Set!" and there is also no voice clip for the announcer saying "Game Over!" either.
*If Bowser Jr. is defeated in the first three rounds, is battled again in rounds 4-5, and is chosen for a Team Battle, he will use his Larry alternate skin, although his name is still displayed as Bowser Jr.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[1P Game]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSBM)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSBM)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSBB)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSBB)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSB4-3DS)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSB4-3DS)]]
*[[Classic Mode (SSBU)]]
{{SSB4-UMenus}}
[[Category:Modes (SSB4-Wii U)]]

Latest revision as of 00:22, September 13, 2024

Classic Mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U version of Classic Mode is set up as a tournament with elimination style gameplay which lasts seven rounds. For the first time in the series, Classic Mode can be challenged by two players.

Like in the Classic Mode of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, the player begins with two stocks for each battle regardless of difficulty. The intensity meter is used to set the difficulty, with higher difficulties costing more Gold and offering better rewards. Losing and choosing to continue when the difficulty is above 2.0 costs some of the accumulated prizes and drops the difficulty by .5, also taking away some of the invested Gold to reflect the new difficulty. The prize roulette wheel is also shared with the 3DS version, with the addition of passes for Crazy Orders as potential prizes.

The mode is set on a large playing field, whose background depends on the intensity chosen, becoming darker and fiercer with higher intensities:

  • Intensity 0.0 - 1.9: Water/Ocean Background
  • Intensity 2.0 - 3.9: Grass/Plain Background
  • Intensity 4.0 - 5.9: Sand/Desert Background
  • Intensity 6.0 - 7.9: Lava/Volcanic Background
  • Intensity 8.0 - 9.0: Dark/Shadow Background

On the field, the player character and the opponents appear as trophies: the player, identified by a glowing red trophy base, can choose which group of opponents to fight by moving their character towards it. The stage where the battle will be fought is visible on the field under the opponent(s), though it may not be related to their series even if there is only one opponent. Overly large stages such as The Great Cave Offensive and 75m are never used. After each round, the losers are ejected from the field until only the last few remain. Team battles can occur, in which the player must choose their teammates among the characters they have previously defeated (or by their teammates in a previous team battle). During all rounds, opponents may hold trophies, equipment, coins, or Crazy Orders Passes, identified by the respective icons on the enemy's trophy, which are obtained only if the carrier is defeated by the player or, in a team battle, by one of the player's teammates. Enemies holding such rewards are set to a higher CPU skill level than other opponents.

The first three rounds are fought against regular characters. At the beginning of each playthrough, a random opponent is designated as a "rival": marked by a glowing blue trophy base, the rival gets stronger and drops greater prizes the longer the player holds off on confronting them. In most cases, the rival will remain on the board until the player finally defeats it, but in very rare cases, they can lose before the player can face them.

After three rounds are cleared, the empty board will be repopulated with new groups of enemies. The fourth and fifth rounds are fought against characters equipped with custom special moves, marked by an alternate trophy with a black base and appearing in an alternate costume.

When the player chooses a battle in the first five rounds, one or more opponents might suddenly be replaced by an "intruder", marked by a glowing yellow trophy base, even in a team battle. Intruders are always in a permanent Giant or Metal state, but are guaranteed to be carrying a prize of some kind for victory.

The sixth round is against a Fighting Mii Team composed of 20 members, which appear surrounding the player on the game board in a group of nine.

In the seventh and final round, the player faces Master Hand, and at higher intensities Master Hand with Crazy Hand and possibly Master Core. Unlike the Classic mode of the 3DS version, the final battle is predetermined based on difficulty, and the player cannot choose to fight Master Hand alone when Crazy Hand and Master Core are available.

In for Wii U, Classic Mode is a co-op mode that can play with 2 players.

Rewards[edit]

  • Clearing Classic Mode on any difficulty with any character will give the player a trophy of the character used.
  • By clearing Classic Mode with a character, their Alternate Colored Trophy can become available in the Trophy Shop.
  • Clearing with any character on any difficulty will challenge the player to defeat Falco. Beating him will unlock him.
  • Clearing with five characters will challenge the player to defeat Mr. Game & Watch. Beating him will unlock him.
  • Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will challenge the player to fight Lucina. Beating her will unlock her.

Challenges[edit]

  • Clearing on intensity 2.0 or more with five characters will unlock the Master Hand trophy.
  • Clearing as Yoshi will unlock the Yoshi masterpiece.
  • Clearing without losing a stock will unlock the Dr. Kawashima trophy.
  • Clearing without losing a stock as Little Mac will unlock the Title (Punch-Out!!) music.
  • Clearing in 20 minutes or lower as Olimar will unlock the Mission Mode (Pikmin 3) music.
  • Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher will unlock the Master Core music.
  • Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher as Kirby will unlock the Kirby's Adventure masterpiece.
  • Clearing on intensity 5.5 or higher without customizations as Wario will unlock the Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks) music.
    • This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
  • Clearing on intensity 7.0 or higher with all characters will unlock the Regal Crown headgear.
  • Clearing on intensity 8.0 with two characters will unlock the Master Fortress: First Wave music.
    • This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
  • Clearing on intensity 8.0 with three characters will unlock the Master Fortress: Second Wave music.
    • This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
  • Clearing on intensity 9.0 without customizations will unlock the Knuckle Joe trophy.
  • Clearing on intensity 9.0 without losing a stock will unlock the Double Final Smasher Protection Badge equipment.
    • This challenge is immune to the Golden Hammer.
  • Clearing on intensity 9.0 in 12 minutes or less as Marth will unlock the Critical Hitter Sword equipment.

Gallery[edit]

  • The background from Intensities 0.0 to 1.9, with an ocean.

    The background from Intensities 0.0 to 1.9, with an ocean.

  • The background from Intensities 2.0 to 3.9, with a grassy field.

    The background from Intensities 2.0 to 3.9, with a grassy field.

  • The background from Intensities 4.0 to 5.9, with a desert.

    The background from Intensities 4.0 to 5.9, with a desert.

  • The background from Intensities 6.0 to 7.9, with molten rock.

    The background from Intensities 6.0 to 7.9, with molten rock.

  • The background from Intensities 8.0 to 9.0, with dark clouds.

    The background from Intensities 8.0 to 9.0, with dark clouds.

Trivia[edit]

  • This is the first Classic Mode where it is possible for any battle to be fought on a stage which is neither the home stage of any of the participants, nor a stage belonging to the Super Smash Bros. universe.
  • During a team battle, if the player KOs a teammate (such as by setting off an explosive near them), they may receive a second trophy of that character after the battle. Both this and the first trophy can then be chosen as teammates, allowing duplicate characters in six- and eight-player team battles.
  • Despite not being available in the mode normally, Jungle Hijinxs is shown in Classic Mode's help menu.
  • Boxing Ring and Gaur Plain are the only stages shared between both versions of the game that don't appear in Classic Mode in for Wii U.
  • The game has a tendency to lag in the cutscene before the final battle screen for Master Hand and Crazy Hand appears when playing on difficulties of 8.0 and higher. This issue is caused by the graphical strain of the background combined with the effects used in the cutscene.
  • In both versions of Classic Mode in Smash 4, the announcer now identifies Master Hand & Crazy Hand for the first time.
  • The Bonus stage mini-game "Target Smash!!" has been removed from both versions of Smash 4's Classic Mode.
  • In both versions of Classic Mode in Smash 4, there are no voice clips for the announcer saying "Game!" / "Game Set!" and there is also no voice clip for the announcer saying "Game Over!" either.
  • If Bowser Jr. is defeated in the first three rounds, is battled again in rounds 4-5, and is chosen for a Team Battle, he will use his Larry alternate skin, although his name is still displayed as Bowser Jr.

See also[edit]


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