A Victory Theme is a familiar short melody, often remixed, that is played in conjunction with a character's Victory Pose of the same franchise from the character. For instance, if the character Mario were to win the match, an orchestral remix of the familiar victory fanfare from Super Mario Brothers will play out. In addition, some characters share the same Victory Theme since they are also are from the same franchise, in this case being the Mario franchise. For example, Luigi, Princess Peach and Bowser share the same Victory Theme as Mario. Thus, if one of these characters other than Mario were to win, the same Victory Theme will still play(*). The original Super Smash Bros, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl all have Victory Themes for each of the characters.
(*)The notable exception with this rule is with the Kirby franchise Victory Theme and Meta-Knight's Victory Theme, which is a Rock n' Roll rendition of the Kirby universe's Victory Theme.
List of Victory Themes (SSBB)
Mushroom Kingdom Theme
Description:This is an orchestrated version of the song that plays when Mario/Luigi reach the flag at the end of the stage and enter a castle/fortress.
Kirby Victory Theme
Description:This is a Flute/Woodwinds version of the victory theme that plays when Kirby clears a stage or defeats a boss.
(*) NOTE: Meta-Knight's Victory Theme is an electric guitar Rock n' Roll variant of the Kirby Victory Theme
Pokemon Red/Blue Main Theme
Description:This is an orchestral arrangement of the Pokemon Theme from the title screen of the Red/Blue/Yellow/Green version.
Zelda Triforce Theme
Description:This is an orchestrated version of the theme that plays when Link gets a Triforce piece in the Legend of Zelda for the NES.
Star Fox 64 Victory Theme
Description:This is a Classical strings-enhanced version of the Star Fox 64 theme.
Donkey Kong Country Theme
Description:This is a Flute/Woodwind version of the Donkey Kong Country victory theme.
Mother/EarthBound Zero Eight Melodies Theme
Description:This is a fast-tempo electronica rendition of a section of the Opening theme from Mother/EarthBound Zero
Fire Emblem Main Theme
Description:This is an orchestral arrangement of the main Fire Emblem theme.
Yoshi Story Ending Theme
Description:This is a strings-enhanced version of the Yoshi Story ending theme.
WarioWare Theme
Description: This is a techno/rock sample from the Waluigi Pinball music in Mario Kart DS
F-Zero GX Theme
Description:This is a slightly toned down remix of when the player finishes a race in F-Zero GX.
Metroid Power-Up Theme
Description:This is a slightly staccato lone trumpet/strings arrangement of the theme when Samus obtains a power-up/addition for her Power Suit.
Kid Icarus Main Theme
Description:This is an brass/orchestral arrangement of the Title Theme of Kid Icarus.
Ice Climbers Theme
Description:This is an orchestral rendition of the tune played when Popo/Nana gets the vegetable the condor stole in Ice Climber
Pikmin Main Theme
Description:This is a woodwind rendition, with nature-like noises as well, of the 'chorus' of the Pikmin Main Theme.
Robotic Operating Buddy Theme
Description:This is an original techno mix created for Robot/R.O.B.
Mr. Game & Watch Theme
Description:This is an original mix that incorporates sounds from the Game & Watch series.
Sonic the Hedgehog Theme
Description:This is a victory theme from the various Sonic the Hedgehog games.
Metal Gear Solid Encounter Theme
Description:This is a Lone Trumpet/Orchestral arrangement of the Metal Gear Solid theme.