Each character (and stage) have their unique and features. For example, a floating barrel in Donkey Kong's stage can prevent characters from falling off the stage, and randomly appearing Pokemon in Saffron City.
The gameplay is simple, kick, punch or throw characters off platforms to score points. This sounds easier than it actually is because each character can pull off multiple jumps and return to the ground. Each character also has a damage meter that increases with every hit. The higher the damage, the further you get thrown. The A and B buttons attack, wile the R button grabs or kicks in the air. C Buttons make you jump and L triggers a finishing pose (do this at the end to rub it in and earn extra points) and Z is a shield.
Mario The Italian plumber's famous fire ball and tornado attack are here, as well as a coin-scattering super punch.
Donkey Kong The lumbering gorilla can pull off a spin attack as well as some Earth-shaking punches.
Link Can launch powerful attacks with his sword. Also rather handily wields two other weapons to great effect: bombs and his boomerang.
Samus Long-distance attacks (charge beam) and air attacks a specialty. Can roll up in a ball, launch a screw attack and lay bombs.
Yoshi Capable of very high jumps. Can catch hold of enemies with his tongue and change them into an egg. Can also spit them off the platform and do his famous butt-stomp.
Kirby Has the ability to mimic his opponents' killer attacks by sucking them in. Can also fly for a short time and slam down hard by changing into a brick. Also does a great E. Honda impression if you tap A repeatedly.
Fox Has the advantage of speed and lightning-quick mid-air attacks. Can also use his blaster, reflect attacks and do a scorching Fire Fox launch.
Pikachu Can move and turn on a dime very quickly. Can also inflict damage with his electric shock attack and teleport to safety. One of the strongest characters in the game.
Luigi (hidden) The often neglected green brother features Mario's moves.
Jigglypuff (Purin) A super-cute Pokemon with big eyes. Good for kicking… Sings its opponents to sleep.
Captain Falcon F-Zero X's super-fast racing stud dishes out devastating Falcon punches.
Ness The boy from Mother (EarthBound) fights with magic, a yoyo and his trademark baseball bat.
Super Smash Bros. also features many items...
Motion Sensor Bomb: Stick to surfaces and will blow up anyone who steps on them. GoldenEye flashback, anyone?
Bob-omb: Mario's walking bomb adversaries explode on impact or start to walk around if left alone.
Bumper: This pinball bumper can be thrown at opponents to bump them off the stage.
Poke Ball: A random Pokemon will pop out and either provide power-ups or attack your opponents (Onyx, Snorlax, Charizard, Chansey, Beedrill, Goldeen, Starmie, Koffing, Clefariy, Blastiose and Mew).
Beam Sword: Nintendo's version of the Star Wars lightsaber.
Hammer: The famous Donkey Kong hammer. You can still jump, but only once.
Fan: Quick attack, but doesn't do much damage. Good for throwing.
Home Run Bat: Hit your opponents Griffey-style.
Fire Flower: Another famous Mario item. Will cause fiery breath.
Ray Gun: The Star Fox blaster can fire 16 shots.
Star Rod: Clobber your opponents or shoot 20 stars.
Maxim Tomato: Recovers up to 100% on the damage meter.
Heart Container: Link's heart power-up returns your damage meter to 0%.
Star: You'll be invincible for as long as the music plays.
Green Shell: Slides around and damages everyone.
Red Shell: This one bounces back and forth to home in on players.
Crate: Throw it at opponents. Shatters on impact
Barrel: Can be thrown at opponents. Will roll around.
Chansey Egg: Contains power-ups.
Capsule: Throw at opponents for extra damage or open to find items.
Well, Super Smash Bros is out so if you're looking for multiplayer fun, go buy it today!!
