Falco Lombardi
- For fighter info, see Falco (SSBM), Falco (SSBB), and Falco (SSB4).
| Falco Lombardi | |
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 File:StarFoxSymbol.png Official artwork of Falco from Star Fox Command. | |
| Universe | Star Fox |
| Debut | Star Fox (1993) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Star Fox 64 3D (2011) |
| Console/platform of origin | Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
| Species | Pheasant |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of origin | Unknown |
| Voice actor | Hisao Egawa (Melee) Ben Cullum (Melee (narration)) Dex Manley (Brawl) Mark Lund (SSB4) |
| Japanese voice actor | Hisao Egawa |
| Article on Lylat Wiki | Falco Lombardi |
Falco Lombardi (ファルコ・ランバルディ, Falco Lombardi) is one of the main characters of the Star Fox series. He is a member of Star Fox, and has been with Fox McCloud and crew since their debut on the first Star Fox game for the SNES. He is considered the finest pilot of the group, and is well-known for his arrogant personality.
Character description
Falco Lombardi was first introduced in the SNES game, Star Fox, as the best pilot of Fox's three wingmates. In later games, he is further detailed as being brash and egotistical, as well as suggested to have formerly been a gang member. Falco returns in the game's sequel, Star Fox 64.
In 2002's Star Fox Adventures, Falco is notably missing for nearly the entire game. This is simply due to the fact that he was not able to be properly worked into the plot when Nintendo told Rare to put the Star Fox label on the game. A manga entitled Star Fox: Farewell, Beloved Falco came with the Japanese edition that takes place during the eight-year gap between Star Fox 64 and Adventures. The comic explains Falco's absence, and directly leads up to the events of Adventures. Near the end of the game, Falco aids Fox during the final boss fight and shortly appears again to join the other main characters in the ending cutscene.
Star Fox: Assault sees a more tame Falco as part of the core team again under the title of "Ace Pilot". Every one of the story mode's missions has Falco in his Arwing, as he never joins Fox on foot like Slippy and Krystal.
In Star Fox Command, Falco has again isolated himself from the rest of the characters, though he is still considered to be a member of Star Fox. Falco, like all, pilots a customized vehicle, his own being the Sky Claw, a slim Arwing-like fighter with forward-swept wings armed with a single laser and a multi-lock.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Falco appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee as an unlockable playable character, with his appearance based on his appearance in Star Fox 64. Being one of the late-development clones added to pad the roster, Falco is a clone of Fox. When considering which clones to add, Wolf was initially considered as the Fox clone, but Sakurai decided to go with Falco instead, as the latter being a bird instead of a canine provided a more different visual look and contrast from Fox.[1]
His play style is said to be very similar to Fox's in Super Smash Bros.; indeed, Falco does appear to be a recreation of the "old" Fox. His Blaster retains the attributes of Fox's in the original game; rather than having rapid-fire capabilities (as Fox's new Blaster does), Falco's Blaster fires at a much slower rate. However, it has the ability to cause opponents to flinch, unlike Fox's. But like Fox, he also ranks high, currently ranked 2nd on the tier list only behind Fox.
Main trophy
Falco Lombardi
Star Fox team pilot, Falco's constant air of casual indifference belies his precise piloting skills. He avoids discussion of what he did before joining the team, but many consider it likely that his past was filled with reckless behavior. He's not much for cooperation, but he does respect those more skilled than he is.
: Star Fox
Main trophy
Smash Red trophy
Smash Blue trophy
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In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
His appearance in Brawl is a mix between his design in Star Fox Assault and Star Fox Command. Falco is acquired by playing 50 brawls, meeting him in the Subspace Emissary, or by completing the 100-Man Brawl in the Stadium mode on Solo. Falco's special moves are similar to those of Fox's and Wolf's. However, his recovery move, the Fire Bird, is shorter, but the Falco Phantasm is slightly longer than Fox's, which is also stronger than Fox's and weaker than Wolf's. His Blaster cannot fire rapidly like Fox's, but is faster and quicker than Wolf's. And perhaps the biggest difference in these is the fact that his Reflector is not constant anymore. Instead, Falco kicks it from him and it is released for a second or two instead of being continuous. His side smash now has him clamping his arms over another character instead of a kick. His aerials are different too. His forward air is similar to Pikachu's, and his neutral air is him doing a 360 degree spin and slashing with his arms. His Final Smash, though it differs in functionality, is virtually the same as Fox's and Wolf's.
Falco is currently ranked 7th on the tier list in A- tier, retaining his high position from Melee.
Trophies
Falco Lombardi
- Falco Lombardi
- A Team Star Fox pilot whose real name is Falco Lombardi. He once roamed the starways as the head of a galactic gang, and his piloting skills are superb. He affects an air of cool disdain and is sometimes uncooperative, but in reality his passion for the Star Fox team is second to none. He once left the team to fly solo for a time.
- : Star Fox (NTSC), Starwing (PAL)
: Star Fox Command
Falco (Assault)
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- Falco Lombardi
- A somewhat arrogant and smart- mouthed member of Team Star Fox. He often seems perturbed, especially when antagonized by Panther, and claims to dislike the cold. Although separated from the team, he joins back up for the battle on Sauria and pretends that the reason behind his loyalty to the team is purely monetary.
: Star Fox: Assault
Falco (Command)
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- Falco Lombardi
- Tired of the daily grind and monotony of work after the events of Star Fox: Assault, Falco seeks more stimulating adventures with his buddies from his days as a space delinquent. He meets up again with Fox, who is battling a new enemy, the Anglar, on the planet Venom. Falco again vows to fight alongside Fox as a member of the Star Fox team.
- : Star Fox Command
Stickers
| Name | Game | Effect | Characters |
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| Falco | Star Fox 64 |  Attack +11
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| Falco | Star Fox Adventures |  Attack +11
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| Falco | Star Fox Command |  Attack +14
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| Falco | Star Fox: Assault |  Attack +20
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.png) Falco (Star Fox 64) |
.png) Falco (Star Fox Adventures) |
.png) Falco (Star Fox Command) |
.png) Falco (Star Fox: Assault) |
In Super Smash Bros 4
As a playable character
Falco returns as a playable character. He retains his appearance from Star Fox Command, albeit with his thicker head from Star Fox 64.
Trophies
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS trophy descriptions
- Falco
- A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco can be a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros., his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat, and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise.
- Falco (All-Star)
- Falco's Blaster looks identical to Fox's at first, but actually it's quite different! The beams Falco fires deal more damage and cause the victim to flinch, but at a slower rate of fire. Considering Falco's lineage, it's not all that surprising that he can fire faster while airborne.
Classic
- FalcoAllStarTrophy3DS.png
All-Star
Gallery
- Falco643D.png
Artwork in Star Fox 64 3D, which looks similar to his upgraded look in Melee.
Trivia
- Falco is one of two earliest introduced characters who have been unlockable in every game they appear in.
- He is also tied with Jigglypuff and Mr. Game & Watch for the most unlockable appearances, with four.
References
 Star Fox universe
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| Fighters | Fox (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Falco (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Wolf (SSBB · SSBU) |
| Assist Trophies | Andross · Krystal |
| Stages | Sector Z · Corneria · Venom · Lylat Cruise · Orbital Gate Assault |
| Items | Smart Bomb |
| Other | Leon Powalski · Panther Caroso · Peppy Hare · ROB 64 · Slippy Toad |
| Vehicles | Arwing · Great Fox · Landmaster · Wolfen |
| Trophies, Stickers, and Spirits | Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
| Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
| Masterpiece | Star Fox 64 |
