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→‎Dependent universes: cutting some of the more overtly indirect examples. generally if it went Game A -> Game B -> Smash without Smash making any major & direct references to the Game A part, I think we can skip worrying about it
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*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Dance Dance Revolution}}''''' is a series of dance rhythm games by [[Konami]] and one of many franchises developed by {{s|wikipedia|Bemani}}. A [[:File:Brawl Sticker Bowser (DDR Mario Mix).png|sticker of]] {{SSBB|Bowser}} uses artwork from ''{{s|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''. {{SSBU|Mario}}'s down smash in ''Ultimate'' also resembles his breakdancing on that game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' as it was prior.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Dance Dance Revolution}}''''' is a series of dance rhythm games by [[Konami]] and one of many franchises developed by {{s|wikipedia|Bemani}}. A [[:File:Brawl Sticker Bowser (DDR Mario Mix).png|sticker of]] {{SSBB|Bowser}} uses artwork from ''{{s|mariowiki|Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix}}''. {{SSBU|Mario}}'s down smash in ''Ultimate'' also resembles his breakdancing on that game's cover art, as opposed to just his leg sweep from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' as it was prior.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}''''' is a crossover fighting video game published by Hudson and developed by Bitstep. [[Simon Belmont]] received his Japanese voice actor in {{s|wikipedia|Hideo Ishikawa}} through this game.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}''''' is a crossover fighting video game published by Hudson and developed by Bitstep. [[Simon Belmont]] received his Japanese voice actor in {{s|wikipedia|Hideo Ishikawa}} through this game.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Eggerland}}''''' is a series of puzzle games developed by HAL Laboratory. The games' main protagonists Lolo and Lala served as direct inspiration for the Lololo and Lalala characters from the {{uv|Kirby}} series, who appear on their door on the Mt. Dedede Boss Rush Lobby phase in [[Dream Land GB]].
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Final Fight}}''''' is a series of beat-em-up games made by [[Capcom]]. The series is a spinoff of {{uv|Street Fighter}}, hence why Cody, one of the series' protagonists, appears as a playable character in several ''Street Fighter'' games and receives a spirit in ''Ultimate'', referencing his appearance in ''{{s|Wikipedia|Street Fighter Alpha 3}}''.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Final Fight}}''''' is a series of beat-em-up games made by [[Capcom]]. The series is a spinoff of {{uv|Street Fighter}}, hence why Cody, one of the series' protagonists, appears as a playable character in several ''Street Fighter'' games and receives a spirit in ''Ultimate'', referencing his appearance in ''{{s|Wikipedia|Street Fighter Alpha 3}}''.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Flicky}}''''' is an arcade platformer made by [[Sega]]. Flicky, the game's eponymous character, is the basis of the Flicky animal friends from {{uv|Sonic the Hedgehog}}, which appear on [[Windy Hill Zone]] and as part of a [[List of SSB4 trophies (Sonic the Hedgehog series)#Fauna of Windy Hill Zone|trophy]] in ''SSB4''.
*'''''[[wikibound:EarthBound hacks and fangames#EarthBound: The Halloween Hack|The Halloween Hack]]''''' is an unofficial ROM hack of {{uv|EarthBound}} created by Toby Fox, who would later go on to create ''Undertale''. The music track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Other|MEGALOVANIA}}'' made its debut in this ROM hack.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Killer Instinct}}''''' is a fighting game franchise created by [[Rare]]. The music track ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Donkey Kong|Funky's Fugue}}'' was originally written for an internal update video for the first game in the series. It was later repurposed for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.<ref>https://twitter.com/TheRealBeano/status/1098977575341301762</ref>
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Kingdom Hearts}}''''' is an action-RPG series primarily developed and published by [[Square Enix]], with the brand owned by {{s|wikipedia|The Walt Disney Company}}. The series is a crossover between properties from both companies as well as original assets owned by Disney. The first ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kingdom Hearts|video game}}'' game marked the debut of {{iw|wikipedia|Takahiro Sakurai}} as the consistent voice of [[Cloud Strife]]. Some of [[Sephiroth]]'s moves (like [[Shadow Flare]]) were adopted from this series by ''{{s|wikipedia|Dissidia Final Fantasy}}'', which then became the basis for their ''Smash'' appearance. [[Aerith]]'s name was retranslated to better match her Japanese name. Additionally, Sephiroth's [[Winged Form|one wing]] debuted in the original game; it was derived from the title of his battle theme in ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}'', "One-Winged Angel", which reappears throughout the series and in other ''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'' installments as Sephiroth's general theme.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Kingdom Hearts}}''''' is an action-RPG series primarily developed and published by [[Square Enix]], with the brand owned by {{s|wikipedia|The Walt Disney Company}}. The series is a crossover between properties from both companies as well as original assets owned by Disney. The first ''{{iw|wikipedia|Kingdom Hearts|video game}}'' game marked the debut of {{iw|wikipedia|Takahiro Sakurai}} as the consistent voice of [[Cloud Strife]]. Some of [[Sephiroth]]'s moves (like [[Shadow Flare]]) were adopted from this series by ''{{s|wikipedia|Dissidia Final Fantasy}}'', which then became the basis for their ''Smash'' appearance. [[Aerith]]'s name was retranslated to better match her Japanese name. Additionally, Sephiroth's [[Winged Form|one wing]] debuted in the original game; it was derived from the title of his battle theme in ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy VII}}'', "One-Winged Angel", which reappears throughout the series and in other ''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'' installments as Sephiroth's general theme.
*'''''Legend of the Chambered''''' is an action RPG developed by Notch, the creator of {{uv|Minecraft}}. Many of the sprites used for the weapons and armor in ''Minecraft'' originated in this game, and were later reused.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Lode Runner}}''''' is a 2D puzzle-platform game, published by Broderbund and developed by {{h2|List of companies with minor representation|Hudson Soft}}. [[Bomberman]]'s current design is based on the enemies from the NES version of this game.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}''''' is a fighting game series featuring characters owned by Capcom and {{s|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}. [[Mega Man]]'s up tilt is based on the Mega Upper from this series<ref>https://youtu.be/7xUWnQu2Grs?t=1726</ref>, and [[Ken Masters|Ken's]] [[Shinryuken]] is based on its incarnation from this series,<ref>https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM?t=270</ref> although neither originate from the series. The series is also indirectly referenced by [[Palutena's Guidance]] in the conversation about Ryu.
*'''''{{s|Wikipedia|Marvel vs. Capcom}}''''' is a fighting game series featuring characters owned by Capcom and {{s|wikipedia|Marvel Comics}}. [[Mega Man]]'s up tilt is based on the Mega Upper from this series<ref>https://youtu.be/7xUWnQu2Grs?t=1726</ref>, and [[Ken Masters|Ken's]] [[Shinryuken]] is based on its incarnation from this series,<ref>https://youtu.be/fccgHnBQ0YM?t=270</ref> although neither originate from the series. The series is also indirectly referenced by [[Palutena's Guidance]] in the conversation about Ryu.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Meteos}}''''' is a series of puzzle games developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] and originally released for the Nintendo DS. The [[X Bomb]]'s behavior in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to that of the item of the same name in ''Meteos'', in which it explodes in a cross shape rather than exhibit its behavior from ''{{s|wikipedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Meteos}}''''' is a series of puzzle games developed by [[Masahiro Sakurai]] and originally released for the Nintendo DS. The [[X Bomb]]'s behavior in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is similar to that of the item of the same name in ''Meteos'', in which it explodes in a cross shape rather than exhibit its behavior from ''{{s|wikipedia|Kid Icarus: Uprising}}''.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Mystery Dungeon}}''''' is a series of roguelike and role-playing games developed primarily by {{h2|List of companies with minor representation|Spike Chunsoft}}. Originally a spin-off to ''{{uv|Dragon Quest}} IV'', it has spun into its own franchise with the ''{{s|wikipedia|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer}}'' series, and collaborated with many other franchises such as {{uv|Pokémon}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|TwinBee|series}}'', and {{uv|Final Fantasy}}. While the [[Chocobo]]'s cartoonish design is unique to ''Final Fantasy''{{'}}s ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo}}'' subseries, its design for the [[Mii Costume]] is based on the latest title of the ''Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon'' trilogy, being ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}'' in ''Smash 4'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}'' in ''Ultimate''.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Mystery Dungeon}}''''' is a series of roguelike and role-playing games developed primarily by {{h2|List of companies with minor representation|Spike Chunsoft}}. Originally a spin-off to ''{{uv|Dragon Quest}} IV'', it has spun into its own franchise with the ''{{s|wikipedia|Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer}}'' series, and collaborated with many other franchises such as {{uv|Pokémon}}, ''{{iw|wikipedia|TwinBee|series}}'', and {{uv|Final Fantasy}}. While the [[Chocobo]]'s cartoonish design is unique to ''Final Fantasy''{{'}}s ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo}}'' subseries, its design for the [[Mii Costume]] is based on the latest title of the ''Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon'' trilogy, being ''{{s|wikipedia|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon}}'' in ''Smash 4'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!}}'' in ''Ultimate''.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Policenauts}}''''' is a sci-fi adventure game made by [[Hideo Kojima]] for Konami. One character, Meryl Silverburgh, would serve as the basis of a character by the same name in the {{uv|Metal Gear}} series, who appears as a sticker in ''Brawl'' and a spirit in ''Ultimate''.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Pulseman}}''''' is a platformer game made by [[Game Freak]] and published by Sega. [[Pikachu]]'s [[Volt Tackle]] is [[bulbapedia:List of references to Pulseman|inspired]] by the Volteccer, Pulseman's signature attack, and even has the same name in Japanese.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Pulseman}}''''' is a platformer game made by [[Game Freak]] and published by Sega. [[Pikachu]]'s [[Volt Tackle]] is [[bulbapedia:List of references to Pulseman|inspired]] by the Volteccer, Pulseman's signature attack, and even has the same name in Japanese.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Mobile}}''''' is an arcade racing game made by Sega. The game is mentioned on [[Sonic]]'s fighter [[Tips]] in ''for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' as Sonic's first appearance in a video game.
*'''''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Mobile}}''''' is an arcade racing game made by Sega. The game is mentioned on [[Sonic]]'s fighter [[Tips]] in ''for Wii U'' and ''Ultimate'' as Sonic's first appearance in a video game.
*'''''Shin {{s|wikipedia|Megami Tensei}}''''' is a post-apocalyptic RPG series and the successor of the ''{{s|wikipedia|Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei}}'' duology, made by [[Atlus]]. {{uv|Persona}} is one of many sub-series from this franchise. The Tsubasa Oribe and Tsubasa Oribe (Carnage Form) spirits in ''Ultimate'' originate from ''{{s|fireemblem|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'', a pop idol-themed crossover between ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and ''{{uv|Fire Emblem}}''. [[Joker]]'s down special moves, [[Tetrakarn|Tetrakarn and Makarakarn]], first appeared in 1992's ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shin Megami Tensei|video game}}'' for the Super Famicom.
*'''''Shin {{s|wikipedia|Megami Tensei}}''''' is a post-apocalyptic RPG series and the successor of the ''{{s|wikipedia|Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei}}'' duology, made by [[Atlus]]. {{uv|Persona}} is one of many sub-series from this franchise. The Tsubasa Oribe and Tsubasa Oribe (Carnage Form) spirits in ''Ultimate'' originate from ''{{s|fireemblem|Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE}}'', a pop idol-themed crossover between ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and ''{{uv|Fire Emblem}}''. [[Joker]]'s down special moves, [[Tetrakarn|Tetrakarn and Makarakarn]], first appeared in 1992's ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shin Megami Tensei|video game}}'' for the Super Famicom.
*'''''Table Tennis''''' is one of the games included with the {{s|wikipedia|Magnavox Odyssey}}, the first home video game console. After distributing the Odyssey in Japan, Nintendo acquired a license from Magnavox to produce their own dedicated game consoles. The [[Color TV-Game 15]]'s version of ''{{s|wikipedia|Table Tennis}}'' appears as an Assist Trophy in ''Smash 4'' and  ''Ultimate''.
*'''''[[wikipedia:Omega Force#Games|Warriors]]''''' is a hack-and-slash series by Omega Force (stylized as ω-Force) and Koei Tecmo (previously Koei prior to their merger with Tecmo). Originally a spin-off to Koei's ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' series titled ''Dynasty Warriors'', the game would spawn an entire sub-series of games under the ''Warriors'' title or otherwise have the same type of gameplay, including having crossovers with ''Dragon Quest'', {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Persona'' series. Spirits from ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}}'' appeared in ''Ultimate'' via a Spirit Board event. Additionally, Sophia from ''{{s|wikipedia|Persona 5 Strikers}}'', a ''Persona 5'' spin-off, is available as a spirit for those who have save data from the game in the system. She would be available to purchase from the [[Shop]] as of version 12.0.0.
*'''''[[wikipedia:Omega Force#Games|Warriors]]''''' is a hack-and-slash series by Omega Force (stylized as ω-Force) and Koei Tecmo (previously Koei prior to their merger with Tecmo). Originally a spin-off to Koei's ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' series titled ''Dynasty Warriors'', the game would spawn an entire sub-series of games under the ''Warriors'' title or otherwise have the same type of gameplay, including having crossovers with ''Dragon Quest'', {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Persona'' series. Spirits from ''{{s|zeldawiki|Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity}}'' appeared in ''Ultimate'' via a Spirit Board event. Additionally, Sophia from ''{{s|wikipedia|Persona 5 Strikers}}'', a ''Persona 5'' spin-off, is available as a spirit for those who have save data from the game in the system. She would be available to purchase from the [[Shop]] as of version 12.0.0.
*'''Yume Kōjō '87''' (lit. "Dream Factory '87") was a promotional event held by {{s|wikipedia|Fuji TV}} in 1987 in Japan. '''''{{s|mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}''''' is a game featuring the mascots of this event, which was localised as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and eventually re-localised back to Japanese as ''Super Mario USA''. [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] is based on the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of the game, and characters from the game such as [[Birdo]], [[Pidgit]] and [[Shy Guy]] have appeared in various forms as parts of the {{uv|Mario}} and, in some cases for Shy Guy, {{uv|Yoshi}} universes, In fact, Birdo and Shy Guy's Trophies in Smash 4 mention the game sans Yume Kōjō '87. Additionally, Lina's floating jump, a special ability which was then inherited for [[Peach]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', appears as a mechanic for Peach since her debut in ''Melee'', also being inherited for [[Daisy]] in ''Ultimate''.
*'''Yume Kōjō '87''' (lit. "Dream Factory '87") was a promotional event held by {{s|wikipedia|Fuji TV}} in 1987 in Japan. '''''{{s|mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}''''' is a game featuring the mascots of this event, which was localised as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' and eventually re-localised back to Japanese as ''Super Mario USA''. [[Mushroom Kingdom II]] is based on the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of the game, and characters from the game such as [[Birdo]], [[Pidgit]] and [[Shy Guy]] have appeared in various forms as parts of the {{uv|Mario}} and, in some cases for Shy Guy, {{uv|Yoshi}} universes, In fact, Birdo and Shy Guy's Trophies in Smash 4 mention the game sans Yume Kōjō '87. Additionally, Lina's floating jump, a special ability which was then inherited for [[Peach]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', appears as a mechanic for Peach since her debut in ''Melee'', also being inherited for [[Daisy]] in ''Ultimate''.
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