User:BubzieBobkat/List of semantic universes
The following is a list of series that are technically represented in Super Smash Bros., but either have a questionable standing as being their own franchise, represented in too minor or indirect a way to even be considered dependant, in some way has the potential to be a coincidence, or all of the above. Major WIP, I have inserted some small references for unwritten paragraphs for when I get back to this article. I will set up solid rules at some point, as there are some entries I think are too pedantic even for this whole concept.. Refrain from editing until those rules are set up, at that point I will welcome them.
Questionable individuality
Captain Toad
Music
Mario Kart
Does not qualify within my current idea of the rules, but is officially considered its own thing in Smash.
Pikachu
Pikachu (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Creatures Ambrella Denyusha |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo The Pokémon Company |
Genre(s) | Pet simulator Television simulator Mini-game compilation Visual novel |
Console/platform of origin | LCD Handheld |
First installment | Pokémon Pikachu (1998) |
Pikachu is a series of spin-off games starring the Pokémon franchise mascot Pikachu, itself made up of the subseries Pokémon Pikachu, Detective Pikachu, PokéPark, and Hey You, Pikachu!, with some dubious entries in the form of a single game starring Pichu and multiple special edition mainline Pokémon games with Pikachu in the place of a legendary or starter on the box.
Detective Pikachu appears as a Spirit in Ultimate.
Pokémon (anime)
Various references, mostly in trophies. (uncertain on elegiblity?)
Professor Hector
Only considered seperate by me due to his scant representation. Gyromite song, victory theme, and certain alts.
Pyoro
Pyoro (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Intelligent Systems |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Arcade Shooter |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy Advance Nintendo DSi (first solo release) |
First installment | Pyoro and Pyoro 2 (2003, as part of WarioWare, Inc: Mega Microgame$!; 2008, as an individual product) |
Pyoro is a fictional series of video games playable within the WarioWare series of games, starring and presumably developed by a small red bird of the same name (a parody of the Japanese chocolate mascot Kyorochan) depicted as both Wario's greatest competitor and admirerer, with minigames from the character's gamography being playable in almost every WarioWare game. In 2008, the first two Pyoro games featured in Mega Microgame$! were released as an independent downloadable game for Nintendo DSi, under the title Bird & Beans in the US and retaining the Pyoro title elsewhere.
Pyoro's artwork as a Spirit in Ultimate is taken from Bird & Beans. Additionally, all other instances of Pyoro representation, such as in a cameo on Gamer, could be considered representation for the Pyoro series of games depending on how one views the franchise in relation to reality.
Stanley the Bugman
Stanley the Bugman (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Shooting Arcade |
Console/platform of origin | Game & Watch |
First installment | Green House (1982) |
Stanley the Bugman is a character who has recieved starring roles within the continuities of both Donkey Kong and generic Game & Watch games.
Stanley has made multiple appearances in Smash, with Mr. Game & Watch's jab having been based on Green House for all of his appearances, and being reanimated in Ultimate to have him transform into Stanley (even when other Mario-related games did not recieve transformation animations). Stanley is also a trophy in Melee and Spirit in Ultimate, classified as Donkey Kong character both times.
Tingle
Tingle (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Vanpool |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | RPG Utility Platformer Point & click adventure Dating simulator |
Console/platform of origin | Nintendo DS |
First installment | Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland (2006) |
Tingle is a self-parodic spin-off of The Legend of Zelda starring the eccentric and perverse map maker Tingle, featuring a more twisted sense of humor and light satirical commentary on matters such as capitalism and slavery.
Tingle's trophy description in Brawl describes the plot of Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, and Barkle; Pinkle; and Uncle Rupee are featured as Spirits. Tingle's Assist Trophy animation features flowers, presumably in reference to the box art of Rosy Rupeeland which shows Tingle skipping through a meadow, which is retained into Smash 4. Zero content from the Tingle series appears in Ultimate however, with Tingle's reduced presence only taking from his Zelda appearances.
Indirect
AKB48
Mii Fighter trailer
Assault
Star Fox Assault title trademark
Beatmania
Unused
Blast Corps
-Unused
Blue Oyster Cult
Don't Fear the Reaper Reference
Devil's Third
-Unused
Guinness World Records
Pac-Man trophy description
Halo
Karate Joe trophy description
Jet Force Gemini
-Unused
M.U.S.C.L.E.
-Direct Mention
Oddity
Oddity (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Azure Studios |
Publisher(s) | Unknown, possibly vaporware |
Genre(s) | RPG |
Console/platform of origin | Microsoft Windows |
First installment | Oddity (currently unreleased) |
Oddity is an RPG taking place in a suburban setting, heavily inspired by EarthBound, it was originally intended as a fan game under the name Mother 4. The game has notably had a rocky development cycle, originally planed for Winter 2019, and gaining a strong enough following for its protagonist Travis to be featured in many general EarthBound and Smash fan works such as Smashified!, before being delayed indefinitely.
In the launch version of Ultimate, the Masked Man's spirit used stolen fan art of the character in the art style of Mother 4. This was shortly patched out.
The Offspring
"Pretty Fly for a White Guy" reference in Fly Guy trophy
Disney's Peter Pan
Disney's Peter Pan (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Doki Denki Studios Crawfish Interactive Gorila Systems Blue 52 Games |
Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Sony Computer Entertainment |
Genre(s) | Adventure Fantasy |
Console/platform of origin | Movie PlayStation Microsoft Windows Game Boy Advance |
First installment | Peter Pan (1953) Peter Pan: Adventures in Never Land (2002) (First video game) |
Disney's Peter Pan is a 1953 animated film adapted from the 1904 stage play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, considered a defining entry in what is known by fans as the Disney animation studio's "Silver Age".
Sora's ability to fly, featured in his entrance animation and trailer, are achieved through Tinker Bell's Pixie Dust.
Portal
Souflee description
Puyo Puyo
Meta Knight's shoes
Rad Mobile
Sonic debut
Space Invaders
Mentioned in Pic of the Day
Star Wars
Beam Sword 64
The Turtles
Happy Together song
Frisbee
Frisbee dog trophy
Game of Death
Bayonetta alt
All of the above
Diddy Kong Racing
Diddy Kong Racing (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Rare Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | Nintendo 64 |
First installment | Diddy Kong Racing (1997) |
Diddy Kong Racing, known in modern merchandising as Rare Racers, is a racing game featuring Diddy Kong alongside a cast of original animal characters. The game is notable for introducing the world to Banjo of Banjo-Kazooie and Conker of Conker's Bad Fur Day as as a promotional stunt (albeit one that would quickly become poorly aged as Conker developed into an adult character in later games)
Diddy Kong's Trophy description in Brawl makes a vague reference to Diddy participating in races, which could be interpreted as a reference to either Mario Kart, Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, or Diddy Kong Racing. Diddy Kong Racing has an unused Spirit identifier in the files of Ultimate, likely scrapped due to the series' well-known legal woes.
Disney's Ducks
Disney's Ducks (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Disney Interactive Capcom WayForward Various |
Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Capcom Various |
Genre(s) | Adventure Comedy |
Console/platform of origin | Nintendo 64 |
First installment | Don Donald (1937) Donald Duck's Speedboat (first video game, unreleased) Donald Duck's Playground (first released video game, 1984) |
Disney's Ducks is a sub-series of the Mickey Mouse universe revolving around various ducks going on adventures, typically in the town of Duckburg. In some territories, the franchise is more popular than Mickey Mouse. It itself comprises multiple sub-series, Donald Duck being the most iconic character; the Uncle Scrooge being a popular meta-spin-off; most famous through the television series DuckTales; and a slightly lesser known branch coming in the form of the superhero parody cartoon series Darkwing Duck.
Sora's Wisdom Form, featured as an alternate costume in Ultimate, is accessed by fusing with Donald Duck, technically making Donald a playable character. The game Mickey & Donald is namedropped in the Chronicle.
Game & Watch Gallery
Mis-attributed as Flat Zone 2's theme song source (uncertain on elegiblity?)
Goofy
Goofy (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Disney Interactive Krome Studios Capcom The Code Monkeys Absolute Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Capcom NewKidCo Ubisoft Absolute Entertainment |
Genre(s) | Comedy |
Console/platform of origin | Movie (debut) |
First installment | Goofy and Wilbur (1939) Sport Goofy (first video game, unreleased) Goof Troop (first released video game, 1993) |
Goofy, sometimes known as George Geef, is a popular Disney cartoon character, typically depicted as a well-meaning halfwit and the out-of-touch single father to his teenage son Max. Goofy is most famous for the How To short series, animated parodies of instructional videos in which Goofy fails to follow the provided instructions, leading to mild cartoon slapstick.
Sora's Valor Form, featured as an alternate costume in Ultimate, is accessed by fusing with Goofy, technically making Goofy a playable character.
Google Search
And-Kensaku
Pokémon Stadium
Diddy Kong Racing (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Rare Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | Nintendo 64 |
First installment | Diddy Kong Racing (1997) |
Stage title and ripped models in Poke Floats and Brawl trophies
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Beta Pokemon Stadium (uncertain on elegiblity?)