Dragon Quest (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
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The following content are media from the Dragon Quest universe that appeared throughout the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The latest game represented in this universe is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition, released on September 27, 2019.
Dragon Quest
- Playable characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
- The spells Sizz, Sizzle, Snooze, Heal, Zoom, and Hero's Command Selection first appeared in this game.
- Solo's alternate color scheme resembles the Hero from this game. His Slime earring is also replaced with a Metal Slime.
- Hero's right victory pose references the first-person view battle screens from most Dragon Quest games, which began in this title.
- Some of Hero's sound effects for their spells and Critical Hit originated from this game.
- Erdrick Equipment appears as a costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
- Slime appears in one of the Hero's taunts, and in a victory screen.
- Slime also appears as a headgear for the Mii Fighters.
- Stage elements:
- Slime appears in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Victory! Hero": An excerpt from the recurring "Overture" theme, first appearing in this game.
- Misc:
- Dragon Quest's series symbol is taken from the Mark of Erdrick, which first appeared in this game.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
- Playable characters:
- The Hero from this game cameos in Gigaslash.
- The Hero's up special, Woosh, is a spell that debuted in this game.
- Kaboom, Thwack, Kamikazee, and Hocus Pocus first appeared in this game.
- Stage:
- Stage elements:
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
- Playable characters:
- The male Hero from this game, Erdrick (also referred to as Arusu), appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
- Hero's neutral special Frizz along with its stronger variant, Frizzle, were introduced in this game.
- Hero's side special Zap along with its strongest variant, Kazap, were introduced in this game. The latter spell also appears in Hero's up victory pose.
- The stronger variations of Hero's up special, Swoosh and Kaswoosh, were introduced in this game.
- Bang, Whack, Oomph, Acceleratle, Kaclang, and Bounce debuted in this game.
- Erdrick's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game.
- The Martial Artist class debuted in this game, and appears as a costume for the Mii Brawler.
- Stage elements:
- Mimics, enemies that first debuted in this game, make an appearance on Yggdrasil's Altar, sometimes replacing regular treasure chests.
- Music:
- "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The main overworld theme when the party travels on ground in the Overworld|Dragon Quest III.
- "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The main battle theme.
Dragon Quest III Symphonic Suite
- Music:
- "Roto": The orchestrated track of "Overture" arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in the game.
- "Adventure": The orchestrated track arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was also used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in the game.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
- Playable characters:
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The main battle theme.
- "Wagon Wheel's March": The overworld theme from the game's last chapter if the player chose Solo or Sofia as the leading team and travel on ground.
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
- Playable characters:
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
- Playable characters:
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (Super Famicom)
- Playable characters:
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
- Playable characters:
- Music:
- "War Cry": The main battle theme.
- "Marching through the Fields": The overworld theme when riding a Great Sabrecat, uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from the 3DS version.
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (Nintendo DS)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
- Playable characters:
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory
- Playable characters:
Fortune Street
- Music:
- "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "Wagon Wheel's March": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
Dragon Quest X
- Playable characters:
- Music:
- "Victory! Hero": An excerpt from this version of "Overture" is used in Hero's victory theme.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (Mobile)
Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
- Music:
- "Victory! Hero": The synthesized arrangement of "Overture X", sourced from this game.
- "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "War Cry": The synthesized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Worth noting is the fact that all content from Dragon Quest XI is instead said to be sourced from Dragon Quest XI S, the definitive version of the game initially released for the Nintendo Switch. The reason is likely because the only other Nintendo console that it released on, the Nintendo 3DS, was a Japan-only release. It was also done to promote the game before it was released.
- Playable characters:
- The Hero from this game, the Luminary (also referred to as Eleven), appears as a playable character in Ultimate, as the default costume for the Hero.
- Luminary's Critical Hit and defeat sound effects are sourced from this game.
- Veronica appears as a costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
- Stage:
- Stage elements:
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination": The initial overworld theme for Act 1 if the party travels on ground; uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from this game.
- "Unflinchable Courage": The main battle theme; uses the synthesized arrangement sourced from this game.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition
- Playable characters:
- Mitsuki Saiga, the Luminary's Japanese voice actress from this updated re-release, reprises her role in all regions.
Dragon Quest universe | |
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Fighter | Hero (SSBU) (XI, III, IV, VIII) |
Stage | Yggdrasil's Altar |
Other | Hero (I, II, V, VI, VII, IX, X) · Martial Artist · Mimic · Slime · Veronica |
Spirits | Spirits |
Music | Ultimate |