Brawl+

Brawl+ is a working project designed to make various aspects of Brawl more competitive. It is only available by modifying the Wii with specific software. More information can be found on the Brawl+ FAQ at Smash World Forums.

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Currently available modifications include (but are not limited to):

Features

• No random tripping. Moves and bananas will still trip.
• A new character select screen with independent icons for Zelda, Sheik, Zero Suit Samus, and all Pokémon Trainer Pokémon.
• Fully independent versions of Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard, though Pokemon Trainer can still be selected. For the stand-alone characters, Stamina has been removed, and the Pokemon will not cycle upon revival. Pokémon Change is still available for the stand alone characters as a purely strategic element.
• Final Smashes do not transform Smaus and Zero Suit Samus.
• L-canceling (Auto-cancel) (otherwise known as ALR or Aerial Lag Reduction).
• Dash Canceling. -Crouch to cancel a dash.
• No replay time limit. Replay icon still does not appear if the game is longer than three minutes, but if Z is pressed the replay may be saved normally.
• Shield during dash dance.
• No Stale Move Negation.
• Stage freezing. -Stops all stage movement, potentially allowing for more neutral stages. Only applies for:
  • Luigi's Mansion - mansion is always destroyed and platforms never disappear
  • WarioWare, Inc. - stage is always in original form
  • Spear Pillar - Dialga, Palkia, and Cresselia stop appearing all together, removing stage hazards
  • Pokemon Stadium 2 - Stage does not change forms
• No Auto sweetspot ledges.
• Lag-less edges.
• MAD (Melee air dodge), which enables Wavedashing. (This is not in the standard "Brawl Plussery," but can be added in using certain codes.)

Gameplay Tweaks

• Character balancing. Captain Falcon, for example, has been significantly improved.
• Faster overall gameplay speed.
• Increased Falling Speed.
• Increased hitstun, allowing for truly inescapable combos.
• Tech window enlarged.
• Greater window to dash dance.
• Perfect shield window decreased.
• Increased Shield Stun.
• Many moves received slight alterations. For example, Bowser's forward smash now produces a fire effect on contact with the opponent.