Metroid in theSuper Smash Bros. Series

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TheSuper Smash Bros. Series is made up of several fighting games published by Nintendo that feature characters from various established Nintendo franchises and pits them against one another in arena battles.Samus Aran has made an appearance as a playable character in every installment released thus far, and has also been playable in herZero Suit on multiple occasions.

Various other references to theMetroid universe have been included throughout the games, including Metroid-themed stages, music, bosses, items, assist trophies, stickers, collectible trophies, and other cameos.

Installments[edit |edit source]

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Super Smash Bros.[edit |edit source]

Main article:Metroid in Super Smash Bros.

In this title, Samus Aran appears as a playable character with a large arsenal of her standardMetroid weaponry.Planet Zebes also appears as a combat stage, and two tracks inspired byMetroid music are included.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit |edit source]

Main article:Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Melee

Samus returns as a playable character with an augmented arsenal. There are threeMetroid inspired stages, all of which are based on areas ofBrinstar. TheScrew Attack appears as an item, and three tracks inspired byMetroid music are included. There is also a large collection ofMetroid themed trophies that can be acquired by various means.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit |edit source]

Main article:Metroid in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Samus appears as a playable character in herVaria Suit and in herZero Suit, with augmented a completely new abilities. The Brinstar stage from Melee is included, as well as two new stages based onNorfair andFrigate Orpheon. The Screw Attack returns as an item, and aMetroid assist trophy can be used in battle as well.Ridley andMeta Ridley both appear as bosses, and there are 13Metroid inspired tracks in the game. Finally, an impressive list of trophies and stickers featuringMetroid elements are also included.

Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U[edit |edit source]

Main articles:Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U andMetroid in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

The fourth installment in the series was released on two consoles, with variations between the two games, including stages and enemies exclusive to each version.Samus Aran andZero Suit Samus reappear as separate playable characters in both versions, and old and new musical tracks, items, enemies, stages, trophies, and more from theMetroid universe appear throughout the game.