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'''Event Match 18: Link's Adventure''' is an [[event match]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. This aim is simply to defeat [[Dark Link]], an evil [[clone]] of Link.
'''Event Match 18: Link's Adventure''' is an [[event match]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. This event takes place as a two-stock match between Link and Dark Link; Dark Link is given a completely black [[palette swap]] and he lacks any voice samples, but otherwise, he behaves identically to Link.


A similar event with the same number appears in ''[[Brawl]]'' under the name [[Event 18: Dark Link Duel|Dark Link Duel]]. However, rather than using the standard percentage-based damage meter, the battle is fought using [[stamina mode|stamina]].


The description of the event is "Everybody has a dark side. Link has two". The word "two" could be a reference to ''Zelda II'', the fact that Dark Link had appeared in two games at the time (''Zelda II'' and ''Ocarina of Time''), or to the fact that Dark Link has two [[stock]]s in the event match. It could also be a typo and the intended meaning was "too". However, this would grammatically be incorrect if it was indeed a typo. It may even a reference to the fact that both links have 2 stocks.
==Trivia==
*The entirety of the Event Match acts as a reference to the video game ''[[Zelda II: Adventure of Link]]''.
**At the end of the game, Link had to fight against a completely black version of himself called [[zeldawiki:Dark Link|Dark Link]]. Similar to the Event Match, Dark Link behaved identically to Link, with the same attacks and jumping prowess.
**The title of the match references the title of the game, via changing the order of subjects.
**Link's red palette swap in the match references the shield spell Link would cast before the climatic fight; in the game, it would make his tunic turn red.
**The match takes place in the [[Temple]] stage; the background music of the stage is a light, orchestral remix of the Temple theme from ''Zelda II''.
**The description of the Event Match states that Link "has two" dark sides; the significance of this is of debate. Some claim it acts as a reference to the fact that Dark Link's first appearance was in the second Zelda game, though others claim it references that Dark Link made a second appearance in the Zelda series with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''.


A similiar event with the same number appears in ''[[Brawl]]'' under the name [[Event 18: Dark Link Duel|Dark Link Duel]]. However, rather than using the standard percentage-based damage meter, the battle is fought using [[stamina mode|stamina]].
==Trivia==
*The title of this Event Match most likely is a reference to ''[[Zelda II: Adventure of Link]]'', which featured a final battle against Dark Link as well.
*Ironically Link is shown with the red color swap in this event. This is a reference to the fact that in Zelda II Link casts the shield spell in the final battle. 
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Revision as of 15:42, July 31, 2012

Event 18
Link's Adventure
DarkLink copy.jpg
Official description Everyone has a dark side... Link has two!
Character(s) used Link (2 stocks)
Opponent(s) Dark Link (2 stocks)
Stage(s) Temple
Music Temple
Availability Unlockable

Event Match 18: Link's Adventure is an event match from Super Smash Bros. Melee. This event takes place as a two-stock match between Link and Dark Link; Dark Link is given a completely black palette swap and he lacks any voice samples, but otherwise, he behaves identically to Link.

A similar event with the same number appears in Brawl under the name Dark Link Duel. However, rather than using the standard percentage-based damage meter, the battle is fought using stamina.

Trivia

  • The entirety of the Event Match acts as a reference to the video game Zelda II: Adventure of Link.
    • At the end of the game, Link had to fight against a completely black version of himself called Dark Link. Similar to the Event Match, Dark Link behaved identically to Link, with the same attacks and jumping prowess.
    • The title of the match references the title of the game, via changing the order of subjects.
    • Link's red palette swap in the match references the shield spell Link would cast before the climatic fight; in the game, it would make his tunic turn red.
    • The match takes place in the Temple stage; the background music of the stage is a light, orchestral remix of the Temple theme from Zelda II.
    • The description of the Event Match states that Link "has two" dark sides; the significance of this is of debate. Some claim it acts as a reference to the fact that Dark Link's first appearance was in the second Zelda game, though others claim it references that Dark Link made a second appearance in the Zelda series with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.