Jam with the Band (universe)
| Jam with the Band (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Genre(s) | Music |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo DS |
| First installment | Daigasso! Band Brothers (2004) |
| Latest installment | Daigasso! Band Brothers P (2013) |
Jam with the Band (大合奏!バンドブラザーズ,Daigasso! Band Brothers) is a series of music games developed by Nintendo debuting on theNintendo DS.
Franchise description[edit]
The initial project started as a Game Boy Color title tentatively namedGame Boy Music. While it lacked many of the features of the final product, it did contain a large song list, multiple instruments, and an early version ofBarbara Bat. This version of the game was scrapped due to hardware limitations and a lack of confidence for a new IP late in the system's life. Development shifted to Game Boy Advance and the game was formally unveiled at the 2001Tokyo Game Show. Development shifted again, this time to theNintendo DS where the game, now titledDaigasso! Band Brothers, released in 2004 as a launch title for the system. The songs in the game range from classical music, video game music, and television themes. Players may compose their own songs and a multiplayer version is included where each player plays a different instrument. The game was tentatively intended for release in English asJam with the Band, but this was abandoned. An expansion pack titledDaigasso! Band Brothers Tsuika Kyoku Cartridge was released in 2005, which contained new songs chosen by fans through a poll. It was a GBA cartridge that connected with the base game when both are inserted in the same system.
A proper sequel (known asDaigasso! Band Brothers DX in Japan) released again on the Nintendo DS in 2008. This was the only game in the series with a proper English release, under the titleJam with the Band, releasing in Europe in 2010. While the game was mostly the same as its predecessor, it included many new songs and an exclusiveWiiWare channel calledJam with the Band: Speaker Channel, which allows the songs to be played through the big screen. New songs were also released as downloadable content through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Another sequel titledDaigasso! Band Brothers P released onNintendo 3DS in 2013, once again exclusive to Japan. Along with all the features of previous installments, the game introduces aVocaloid performer that can be programmed to sing along with the music. DLC songs and features were released online until the servers were shut down on May 1, 2020.[1]
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Assist Trophy[edit]
Barbara, the series' lead character, appears as anAssist Trophy inBrawl, under the name Barbara. Once summoned, she will play her electric guitar, producing an electric red shockwave around her, which inflicts a combo on opponents, potentially resulting in high damage. Barbara is unlocked as an Assist Trophy after 25songs have been obtained.
InSuper Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Barbara is no longer an assist trophy, but appears as a collectible trophy exclusive to the 3DS. A music track taken directly fromJam with the Band,PERFORMANCE, appears on theGamer stage inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U. A piece ofMii Fighter Headgear, "Barbara the Bat Wig", is based off Barbara's hairstyle.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Barbara does not reprise her role as an Assist Trophy once again, but she does appear as aspirit.
Mii Costume[edit]
Spirit[edit]
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,211 |  | Barbara the Bat |  | ★★★ | 3 | 2675 | 8047 | 1525 | 4587 | 1150 | 3460 | No Effect |
Games with elements appearing in theSuper Smash Bros. series[edit]
TheJam with the Band universe has games represented throughout theSuper Smash Bros. series with a total of 2 games. The latest game represented in this universe isJam with the Band, released on June 26, 2008.
Daigasso! Band Brothers[edit]
- Playable characters:
Barbara appears as a Headgear for allMii Fighters inSmash 4 andUltimate.
- Assist Trophy:
Barbara appears as an Assist Trophy.
- Trophy:
Barbara appears as a trophy.
- Spirit:
Barbara appears as a spirit.
Jam with the Band[edit]
- Spirit:
- Barbara's spirit uses artwork from this game.
- Music:
- "PERFORMANCE": Funky main theme, sourced from this game.
