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'''Dr. Wright''' ({{ja|ドクターライト}}) is a character that appeared in the SNES version | '''Dr. Wright''' ({{ja|ドクターライト}}) is a character that appeared in the [[SNES]] version ''SimCity''. He has been publicly revitalized though his [[trophy]] appearance in ''[[Melee]]'', and [[Assist Trophy]] in ''[[Brawl]]''. | ||
==Character | ==Character Description== | ||
In | In ''SimCity'', the player was cast as mayor, assisted by Dr. Wright. Named after series creator Will Wright, he possesses tall green hair and eyebrows with a black toothbrush mustache, wearing spectacles and a brown suit with purple bow tie, and holding white baton. Dr.Wright is tasked with giving the mayor timely advice to help his budding city flourish and prosper, while preventing its destruction from various disasters, natural and otherwise; one such being such as a Godzilla-like attack from none other than [[Bowser]]. | ||
As a character appearing in an old | As a character appearing in an old port of a primarily PC-based series not owned by Nintendo, Dr. Wright is one of their most obscure properties. Most contemporary gamers were unaware of his existence until ''[[Melee]]'' in 2001. | ||
==''[[Melee]]'' Trophy Description== | |||
:'''Dr. Wright''' | :'''Dr. Wright''' | ||
:The assistant to the mayor of SimCity, Dr. Wright was actually named after the creator of the game. As a player, you'd have to use your wisdom and experience to give timely advice to the mayor; if you did a good job, the city prospered. Dr. Wright is one of the leaders in the all-time, bizarre Nintendo-game-hairstyle contest. | :The assistant to the mayor of SimCity, Dr. Wright was actually named after the creator of the game. As a player, you'd have to use your wisdom and experience to give timely advice to the mayor; if you did a good job, the city prospered. Dr. Wright is one of the leaders in the all-time, bizarre Nintendo-game-hairstyle contest. | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''== | ||
[[Image:DrWrightAttack.jpg|thumb|Buildings sprout like plants from the ground.]] | [[Image:DrWrightAttack.jpg|thumb|Buildings sprout like plants from the ground.]] | ||
===Trophy | ===[[Assist Trophy]]=== | ||
The Doctor uses his baton to erect three sky scrapers beside him, hurling players into the air. There is a one in ten chance that he will instead create super scrapers, covering a larger area and dealing more [[damage]]. | |||
===Trophy Description=== | |||
''A hardworking assistant to the city mayor. He has distinctive hair and spectacles and a dapper moustache. Dr. Wright has a comprehensive knowledge of city government and is happy to give you tips to keep your city running smoothly. In the game, he tracks your city's status and gives you gifts. There was a character reminiscent of him in [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]].'' | ''A hardworking assistant to the city mayor. He has distinctive hair and spectacles and a dapper moustache. Dr. Wright has a comprehensive knowledge of city government and is happy to give you tips to keep your city running smoothly. In the game, he tracks your city's status and gives you gifts. There was a character reminiscent of him in [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]].'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Dr Wright is one of two assist trophies to have a different pose | *Dr Wright is one of two assist trophies to have a different pose for his artwork in the [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] then in his ''[[Brawl]]'' trophy (the other being [[Lyn]]). The DOJO!! art is identical to his trophy's pose in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]''. | ||
{{AssistTrophies}} | {{AssistTrophies}} | ||
Revision as of 14:45, January 4, 2010
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| Universe | SimCity |
| Debut | SimCity |
| Smash Bros. appearances | none |
Dr. Wright (ドクターライト) is a character that appeared in the SNES version SimCity. He has been publicly revitalized though his trophy appearance in Melee, and Assist Trophy in Brawl.
Character Description
In SimCity, the player was cast as mayor, assisted by Dr. Wright. Named after series creator Will Wright, he possesses tall green hair and eyebrows with a black toothbrush mustache, wearing spectacles and a brown suit with purple bow tie, and holding white baton. Dr.Wright is tasked with giving the mayor timely advice to help his budding city flourish and prosper, while preventing its destruction from various disasters, natural and otherwise; one such being such as a Godzilla-like attack from none other than Bowser.
As a character appearing in an old port of a primarily PC-based series not owned by Nintendo, Dr. Wright is one of their most obscure properties. Most contemporary gamers were unaware of his existence until Melee in 2001.
Melee Trophy Description
- Dr. Wright
- The assistant to the mayor of SimCity, Dr. Wright was actually named after the creator of the game. As a player, you'd have to use your wisdom and experience to give timely advice to the mayor; if you did a good job, the city prospered. Dr. Wright is one of the leaders in the all-time, bizarre Nintendo-game-hairstyle contest.
- (SimCity, 8/91)
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Assist Trophy
The Doctor uses his baton to erect three sky scrapers beside him, hurling players into the air. There is a one in ten chance that he will instead create super scrapers, covering a larger area and dealing more damage.
Trophy Description
A hardworking assistant to the city mayor. He has distinctive hair and spectacles and a dapper moustache. Dr. Wright has a comprehensive knowledge of city government and is happy to give you tips to keep your city running smoothly. In the game, he tracks your city's status and gives you gifts. There was a character reminiscent of him in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
- SimCity
- 1992
Trivia
- Dr Wright is one of two assist trophies to have a different pose for his artwork in the Smash Bros. DOJO!! then in his Brawl trophy (the other being Lyn). The DOJO!! art is identical to his trophy's pose in Melee.
