Congratulations screen

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Thecongratulations screen is a static image that is shown after thecredits in the international versions ofSuper Smash Bros., all versions ofSuper Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. 4 andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, and after theCharacter Roll Call inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl. InSuper Smash Bros., the screen depicts a scene relating to the character that was used to complete the mode, while inMelee onwards, the screen depicts a screenshot of the character in gameplay, which is often intended to be humorous.

Each character has one Congratulations screen inSuper Smash Bros., from the1P Game; three inMelee (one each forClassic,Adventure, andAll-Star modes); two inBrawl (one each forClassic and All-Star modes); two in each version ofSSB4 (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); and one inUltimate, forClassic Mode. Additionally,Brawl has five Congratulations screens inBoss Battles, depending on what difficulty is chosen.

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

The official JapaneseSuper Smash Bros. website includes a gallery of all of the congratulations images and credits who made each image, though only indirectly.^[1] The credits here are matched to the in-gamestaff credits, with the exception of "Kita", who is not credited.

Captain Falcon, by Kunio Watanabe (Opening, Etc. Designer)^[2]
Donkey Kong, by Tsuyoshi Wakayama (Chief Designer)^[3]
Fox, by Tadashi Hashikura (Field Designer)^[4]
Jigglypuff, by Satoko Nakamura (Item, Effect Designer)^[5]
Kirby, byMasahiro Sakurai (Director)^[6]
Link, by Junsuke Sugiura (Model & Motion Designer)
Luigi, by Hitoshi Kikkawa (Motion & Model Designer)^[7]
Mario, by Kita (Temp Support Designer)^[8]
Ness, byAshura Benimaru (Creatures, Inc. Support Team Leader)^[9]
Pikachu, by Shigeru Hashiguchi (Accessories, Etc. Designer)^[10]
Samus, by Junsuke Sugiura and Shigeru Hashiguchi^[11]
Yoshi, by Michiko Takahashi (Select Screen & Map Designer)^[12]

References[edit]

^https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/CongraLayout.html
^The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style ofF-Zero X. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from theback of the game's Japanese box art and were originally used as anunlockable title screen (archive).
^The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly fromDonkey Kong Country.
^References the original North American box art ofStar Fox.
^A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.
^Sakurai stated that he created Kirby's ending graphic in just under two hours.[1] The intersecting "KIRBY" text is intended to resemble theSuper Smash Bros. logo.
^A reference to theEarthBound series, where the textSMAAAASH!! would appear when performing a critical hit.
^"Kita" is presumably Kenichiro Kita, a HAL Laboratory designer who would also work on character modeling forMelee.
^References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused fromEarthBound. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.
^The models ofVenusaur,Clefairy,Onix, andChansey are taken directly fromPokémon Stadium.
^The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of theMetroid series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.
^May reference the premise ofYoshi's Story, where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of theYoshi's Island stage and prominently features a lock on the book that is present as a background detail on the stage.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Classic[edit]

Adventure[edit]

Bowser^[1]
Captain Falcon
Donkey Kong^[2]
Dr. Mario^[3]
Falco
Fox
Ganondorf
Ice Climbers^[4]
Jigglypuff
Kirby
Link^[5]
Luigi
Mario^[6]
Marth
Mewtwo^[7]
Mr. Game & Watch
Ness
Peach
Pichu
Pikachu
Roy
Samus^[8]
Yoshi^[9]
Young Link
Zelda/Sheik^[10]

References[edit]

^Evokesa humorous expression that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.
^A parody ofMarch of Progress, a scientific illustration that showcaseshuman evolution.
^A reference to Nurse Toadstool in theDr. Mario games.
^References the effect thatair pollution has on the Earth's polar regions.
^References the Swiss folktale ofWilliam Tell, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.
^References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.
^References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack inMewtwo Strikes Back, which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.
^References the climax of most classicMetroid titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.
^References Yoshi's first appearance inSuper Mario World where Mario could ride on his back.
^References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.
^Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movieThe Matrix, where the main character, Neo, entersbullet time and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.
^References Link's encounter withKing Dodongo orVolvagia inOcarina of Time.
^Possibly a reference to theGodzilla franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.
^References the threeGolden Goddesses after which Zelda's spells are named: Din (red), Nayru (blue), and Farore (green)

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Classic[edit]

All-Star[edit]

Boss Battles[edit]

All of the Boss Battles congratulations screens are sepia-toned stills from certainSubspace Emissary cutscenes.

Easy
Normal
Hard
Very Hard
Intense

References[edit]

^A reference to Captain Falcon's rivalry with his evil clone, Blood Falcon, in theF-Zero series.
^Possibly a reference to theKing Kong films, themselves the inspiration forDonkey Kong, as they featured a giant gorilla climbing a skyscraper in the climax.
^A reference to theKing Bulblin battle inThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
^A reference to Lucas bonding with his brother, Claus.
^References the former rivalry between Nintendo and Sega.
^References the originalSuper Mario Bros. game, but with Wario and Waluigi replacing Mario and Luigi.
^References the cutscene inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time where Ganondorf captures Zelda at the Temple of Time.
^May reference anartwork pose fromDonkey Kong Country, except mirrored.
^A reference tothe illustration on the Japanese and European box art forIce Climber, with Popo replacing the Topi and Donkey Kong in his white alternate costume replacing the Polar Bear.
^References the Japanese beach game ofSuikawari (watermelon splitting).
^A reference to how its redalternate costume is based on Red's original design.
^A reference toThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures series.
^References theMario Kart games.Mario Kart Wii, which was released a few months afterBrawl, would feature Wario's Bike as a rideable vehicle.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, players must attack names in thecredits to reveal the congratulations screen.

Classic[edit]

References[edit]

^A reference to how Bayonetta hunts angels in her series as well as her reveal trailer where she faces off against Pit and Palutena.
^References Cloud's numerous fights againstRufus Shinra (represented by theMii Gunner) and theTurks Rude andElena (represented by theMii Brawlers).
^May be a reference to the ending ofDonkey Kong Country Returns, where he, while flung off from the volcano, is about to punch the moon with the help of Diddy Kong.
^References Luigi's cowardly nature.
^A reference to a scene in the shortPalutena's Revolting Dinner, where she is relaxing in a hot spring.
^Possibly a reference to Roy's exclusion fromSuper Smash Bros. Brawl as he's featured alongside the twoFire Emblem fighters from that game.
^A reference to the win screens fromStreet Fighter II, with Little Mac showing a damaged face. Notably, the feature of Little Mac's damaged face is only present in the Wii U version of the game, making it the only 3DS congratulations screen that uses assets from the Wii U version.
^A reference to a segment inFinal Fantasy VII, where he commands theHardy-Daytona bike to escape from theShinra Headquarters.
^Likely a reference to a scene from the 2002Spider-Man film, as he and Peach make the poses originally made by Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Mary Jane.
^A reference to how he shares his name withRoy Koopa.
^A reference to the Japanese word for Hedgehog including the word for mouse.
^A reference to the cutscene inThe Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker where Link leaves Outset Island and waves goodbye to the villagers.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, players must attack names in thecredits to reveal the congratulations screen.

Classic[edit]

References[edit]

^A reference to theSuper Mario Bros. series of games, in particular, theNew Super Mario Bros. series, where Bowser would face Mario and Luigi in a final battle.
^A reference to theMario Kart series in general, as he doesn't appear inMario Kart 8, released the same year asSmash 4. However, he was re-introduced in theMario Kart 8 Deluxe port.
^A reference to the boxart forFinal Fantasy VII.
^A reference toa piece of promotional art forFire Emblem Fates, with the two sides of the game's conflict facing off; Robin replacesLeo, Ganondorf replacesXander, Palutena replacesAzura, Pit replacesTakumi, and red Bowser replacesRyoma.
^A reference toits first appearance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
^A reference to how theKirby series appeared monochromatically on the Game Boy before being given color in later titles.
^A reference to a cutscene inSuper Smash Bros. Brawl'sSubspace Emissary.
^A reference to the ending ofMother 3, in which a brainwashed Claus is seen perishing in his arms.
^A reference to boxart forFire Emblem Awakening.
^A reference to both Medusa's Final Battle, the ninth chapter, and Lord of the Underworld, the twenty-third chapter ofKid Icarus: Uprising, in which he equips theThree Sacred Treasures at the start of the chapters.
^A reference toPeach and Daisy's team artwork fromMario Party 7.
^ReferencesNew Super Mario Bros., in which Bowser is seemingly killed and turned intoDry Bowser after falling into lava.
^A reference to the main antagonist ofFinal Fantasy VII,Sephiroth, and the common theme of him being surrounded by flames following the Nibelheim Incident.
^A reference to the fairy taleSnow White and the Seven Dwarves.
^References the minecart levels of theDonkey Kong Country series.
^This appears to be a reference back to the All-Star congratulations screen for Donkey Kong inBrawl, which similarly took place onBridge of Eldin and involved Peach and three Donkey Kongs with the same alternate costumes.
^A reference toFire Emblem: Path of Radiance, in which one conversation reveals he has a large appetite and deeply enjoys steak and ribs.
^ReferencesZelda II: The Adventure of Link, in which Link could use magic to take the form of a fairy.
^Referencesring girls featured in real-life boxing, who indicate which round is next. Alternatively, Peach could be referencing the referee, who distinguishes the winner in a match.
^A reference toa scene inLucario and the Mystery of Mew, whereLucario is offered some chocolate byMax, who is represented as a Villager. Pikachu also appears, likely representingAsh's Pikachu.
^Makes a reference to theMario Kart series with Bowser in his blue color scheme standing in for aSpiny Shell item.
^A parody of the cover art ofKirby & the Amazing Mirror.
^Villager representsLucas, who was absent fromSmash 4's base roster.
^A reference to Magnus and the Dark Lord, the second chapter ofKid Icarus: Uprising, in which he andMagnus team up to defeat Dark Lord Gaol (the boss of the said chapter). It is also worth noting that, while Palutena is present in said image, she is absent in the chapter (save for dialogue).
^A reference toAkuma from theStreet Fighter series as a Yoshi with his black color scheme parodies Akuma's pose. The reference also includes the aftermath of his Shun Goku Satsu attack, with the difference that, rather than the "天" (heaven) kanji, the screen backdrop is the Ultra Combo Finish splash shown when Ryu'sShin Shoryuken connects.
^A reference tosynchronized swimming, an Olympic sport historically performed by women.
^A reference to the boxart forSonic Adventure. May also be a reference to fellow SEGA gameNights into Dreams.
^A parody ofSega'sBayonetta series;Bayonetta herself would later be announced as playable in her own right, using Zero Suit Samus as a base.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

For the first time sinceSmash 64, only one congratulations screen is available for each fighter, becauseClassic Mode is the only mode to incorporate them.

References[edit]

^References various other characters who also appeared on theNintendo 64. The use of a fisheye lens is also evocative of apromotional poster forBanjo-Kazooie.
^References how Bayonetta hunts down angels in her series.
^An ironic, reversed portrayal of the events ofSuper Mario Odyssey. It also referencesSuper Princess Peach, where Bowser kidnaps Mario instead of Peach, who goes to rescue him.
^A reference to the Tea Time event inFire Emblem Three Houses, where characters can be invited to drink tea and converse. Female Byleth is shown in her Edelgard color, who appears as the invited student for the Tea Time instructions.
^A possible reference to how his white and pinkalternate costume is based on a femaleF-Zero racer,Jody Summer.
^A possible joke reference to Chrom finally "getting his chance", as he was shown to be a rejected fighter forSmash 4 during Robin and Lucina'sreveal trailer.
^A possible reference to the fight against Bahamut SIN inFinal Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
^A possible reference toFire Emblem Fates, in which Corrin has to decide between two kingdoms: Hoshido (represented by the sunlight), and Nohr (represented by the clouds).
^A possible reference to the ending ofDonkey Kong Country Returns, where bananas rain from the sky upon Tiki Tong's defeat.
^A possible reference toSplatoon's Splatfest events.
^References Kazuya's longstanding rivalry with his father,Heihachi Mishima, in theTekken series.
^References a minigame inStreet Fighter II where the player must destroy a car.
^A reference to King K. Rool'sreveal trailer inUltimate where he clashes fists with his archenemy Donkey Kong at the end.
^A possible reference toKirby Mass Attack.
^A reference to how Link is Zelda's appointed knight and protector inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
^A possible reference tothe training montage inRocky; the title character's appearance influenced Little Mac, particularly his pink tracksuit. The setting ofNew Donk City Hall references Little Mac's hometown ofthe Bronx inNew York City, with the apple referring to the city's nickname, "The Big Apple".
^References the mischievous nature of Claus, Lucas' brother.
^References Luigi's cowardly nature.
^References the mythologicaltanuki, which theSuper Leaf andTom Nook are also based upon. In Japanese folklore,tanuki use leaves as a means of shapeshifting.
^A possible reference toMewtwo Returns, a special episode of the Pokémon anime. In the special,Mewtwo and its group of cloned Pokémon (represented here throughalternate costumes) reside on top ofMount Quena in theJohto region. The setting ofTortimer Island references the tropical climate ofClarity Lake, located on Mount Quena's peak.
^References the original game ofJudge. The numbers "3" and "9" are a Japanese pun; they can be read as "thank you" ("san-kyu"), congratulating the player. In addition, the original Game & Watch system was conceived by Gunpei Yokoi in 1979, 39 years beforeUltimate was released.
^A possible reference to ascrapped ending concept forSuper Mario Odyssey.
^A possible reference to theJapanese commercial forSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.
^A reference toXenoblade Chronicles 2's post-credits scene, where Pyra and Mythra become separate Blades.
^References his cameo appearance inPikmin 2, where his head appeared as one of the treasures, called "Remembered Old Buddy".
^References the fact that there are two characters named Roy. Interestingly enough, Roy Koopa's model appears slightly broken in the screenshot.
^References the event inFinal Fantasy VII where Cloud is manipulated into giving the Black Materia to Sephiroth's real body, which is contained within a mako cocoon inside theNorthern Cave.
^A possible reference to the NES gameContra, also published by Konami.
^A possible reference to theanimals that Sonic rescues in many of his games. The appearance ofKnuckles, curled into a ball, may also referenceSonic & Knuckles.
^A reference to the piece of art titled "Promise" by Tetsuya Nomura, which was used for the title screen ofKingdom Hearts III.
^A reference to the final battle inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, where Ganon knocks the Master Sword out of Link's hand, and Link must retrieve it to defeat him.
^Possibly Sakurai's way of acknowledging theWii Fit development team's request that Wii Fit Trainer's eyes and other facial features be more clear and realistic in the transition fromSmash 4 toUltimate.
^ReferencesStar Fox Assault, in which Fox and Wolf teamed up during a level, and eventually 'sat' beside each other after the battle.
^A possible reference to theSuper Mario Strikers series which features Yoshi as a playable character. Olimar takes the role of referee.
^A possible reference to theending screen inMetroid: Zero Mission where the player finishes the game on normal or hard difficulty in under two hours.

Trivia[edit]

TheSmash 64 congratulations screens are the only ones to reuse assets from other games directly.
- Ness's congratulations screen inSmash 64 is the only one to contain characters that do not make any other appearances in the game.
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, the short video cutscene that plays after Peach's congratulations screen makes various references to Princess Daisy. In one scene, Peach, in her Daisy color scheme, is shown grabbing Luigi, and in another scene, Peach, along with another Peach in Daisy's color scheme, is shown floating away from aChain Chomp together.
InSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U, the end of the short video cutscene that plays after Lucas's congratulations screen is a reference toMother 3, with various characters standing in for Lucas's family members. Alongside Lucas in his default colors, the ending shot includes:
- Claus (represented by another Lucas sporting his brother's color scheme).
- Flint (his father, represented by one of theWild Gunmen).
- Hinawa (his mother, represented by Peach wearing a red dress).
- Boney (the family dog, represented by Duck Hunt in an alternate costume).
InBrawl, each character uses a different typeface for their "Congratulations!" text. Some of these typefaces reference the characters' home series.
- The colored typeface used for theMario characters resemble the ones used inSuper Mario World andSuper Mario 64. Wario's text uses the same typeface, but also features his mustache on either end.
- The typeface and colors used for theZelda characters (barring Toon Link) resemblethe logo forThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
- Samus's congratulations text resemblesthe logo forMetroid Prime Hunters.
- Yoshi's congratulations text resemblesthe Japanese logo forYoshi's Island.
- Kirby's congratulations text uses the same color scheme and styling astheKirby series' Japanese logo; Meta Knight's resemblesthe Japanese logo forKirby Air Ride, while King Dedede's resemblesthe Japanese logo forKirby: Squeak Squad.
- Fox and Falco's congratulations text resemblesStar Fox Command's logo, while Wolf's resembles the logo forStar Fox: Assault.
- Pokémon Trainer's congratulations text is stylized to resemble the English-languagePokémon series logo, while Lucario's congratulations text resemblesthe Japanese logos forPokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions.
- Ness and Lucas' congratulations text respectively resemble the logos forEarthBound andMother 3, including the series' "Mother Earth" emblem.
- Pit's congratulations text resembles the Japanese logo forKid Icarus.
- R.O.B.'s congratulations text resembles the tiles seen inStack-Up.
- Snake's congratulation text resembles the logo for the originalMetal Gear Solid.
- Sonic's congratulations text uses a typeface and colors resembling the logo forSonic the Hedgehog (2006).
InSSB4, five different fonts are used for the word "Congratulations!":
- Characters from theMario universe and its sub-universes (except Yoshi, who uses a blocky font) use the font used for large text in newerMario games.
- Ryu uses a unique serif font in all capital letters, used in the characters' names in theStreet Fighter II selection screen.
- More realistic characters use a serif font, used for character names on the character selection screen.
- Less realistic characters use the blocky font used for large text inSSB4 (this same font was used for minor purposes in the previous three games).
  - Notably, Pit and Palutena use the "realistic" font while Dark Pit does not. This same distinction between realistic and unrealistic characters is used for the sound made whentripping; Meta Knight uses the "unrealistic" font but makes the "realistic" tripping sound, while the opposite is true for R.O.B.
  - However, Mr. Game & Watch also uses the "realistic" font despite being a more "cartoony" character.
- Cloud uses a serif font, used in the logos for theFinal Fantasy games. The black ink stripe behind the text is colored with a white-to-pale-green gradient, mimicking Meteor's appearance in the logo forFinal Fantasy VII.
Mega Man's Wii U All-Star congratulations screen,Mewtwo's Wii U Classic congratulations screen,Pokémon Trainer'sUltimate congratulations screen, andPyra/Mythra'sUltimate congratulations screen are actually impossible to re-enact in-game due to the inability to have multiple players use the same alternate costume.
- Likewise,Chrom'sUltimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of clapping animations normally used when a fighter loses.
- Additionally,Ryu's Wii U All-Star congratulations screen andMin Min'sUltimate congratulations screen are impossible to re-enact in-game due to the use of victory animations, which can only be viewed when a fighter wins a match inVs. Mode.
- Lucina andRoy'sUltimate congratulations screens are impossible to re-enact in-game due to taking place on the victory screen, which cannot be played on as astage. Similarly,Ike'sUltimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuring two players on the stage whereGanon is fought as aboss, which is only accessible in single-player modes.
- Ness'sUltimate congratulations screen is impossible to re-enact in-game due to featuringPaula andPoo outside of Ness'sFinal Smash,PK Starstorm.
Link and Fox's 1P ending images inSmash 64 are the only ones not to feature any text.
Donkey Kong's 1P ending image inSmash 64 reuses artwork originally fromDonkey Kong Country.
Bayonetta's Wii U Classic congratulations screen is strikingly similar toan image from the official Smash Bros website, but added the originalBayonetta costume in the background.
Fox appears in the most ending images throughout the series, with 27.
For Banjo & Kazooie's congratulations screen, Villager's inclusion is notable becauseAnimal Crossing only appeared on the Nintendo 64 in Japan, whileBanjo-Kazooie was developed by a European studio.
Goro Daimon is the only character onKing of Fighters Stadium to not be present inTerry's congratulations screen.
Pyra andMythra's congratulations screen notably takes place onSpiral Mountain, marking the first time a downloadable stage is used for a downloadable fighter it is not bundled with.
In aYouTube video, Masahiro Sakurai showcased an in-game screenshot that would go on to inspireSora's congratulations screen.^[1]

References[edit]

^Odds and Ends of Supervising: Sora Edition [Graphics]

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References[edit]

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References[edit]

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