Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo Guide
Characters
Mario
The hero of the Mario series and a good all-round fighter. Mario primarily attacks with high jumps, spin attacks and fireballs. He has a new Forward Smash: F.L.U.D.D. appears and sprays a stream of water.
Debut
Donkey Kong (1981, Arcade)
Luigi
Mario's timid brother. Luigi has most of the same attacks as Mario, but they all work a little differently. He can jump higher than his brother, but he slides around the place. His jump recovery is also less than reliable.
Debut
Mario Bros. (1983, Arcade)
How to unlock
- Play 22 Brawls, then defeat Luigi
- Clear Classic (any difficulty) without using any continues, then defeat Luigi
- Get Luigi to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Peach
The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. Peach attacks with parasols, tennis rackets, frying pans, golf clubs and vegetables, and she can hover in the air for an extended period of time - All referencing her various playable appearances.
Debut
Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES)
Bowser
The dastardly King of the Koopa turtle tribe. Bowser attacks with claws and his fiery breath. He can hide inside his shell and slam down on the ground. A powerful, but slow, opponent.
Debut
Super Mario Bros. (1985, NES)
Yoshi
Mario's trustworthy dinosaur friend. He has a long tongue and can eat his opponents, trapping them inside eggs. He can also throw eggs, pound the ground and flutter kick from his various solo adventures.
Debut
Super Mario World (1990, Super NES)
Wario
Mario's greedy and gross rival. Wario has a range of strange attacks, from riding a motorcycle to farting. He appears wearing his WarioWare outfit, but you can also select his classic dungarees as well.
Debut
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992, Game Boy)
Donkey Kong
The king of the jungle. Donkey Kong is a brute of a character with a long reach. He can pound his enemies into submission and loses no speed when carrying items or other characters.
Debut
Donkey Kong (1981, Arcade)
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong's little buddy. Diddy is quick and fierce, but not particularly strong. He attacks with his Peanut Popgun and Rocketbarrel Pack from Donkey Kong 64.
Debut
Donkey Kong Country (1994, Super NES)
Link
The Hero of Hyrule, and holder of the Triforce of Courage. Link appears in his Twilight Princess form. He attacks with his sword, bombs and the Gale Boomerang, and he can repel enemy projectiles with his shield.
Debut
The Legend of Zelda (1986, NES)
Zelda
The princess of Hyrule, and holder of the Triforce of Wisdom. Zelda is a noble magic user, and her spells include the powers of the three Goddesses, Din, Nayru and Farore.
Debut
The Legend of Zelda (1986, NES)
Sheik
Zelda can transform into Sheik at any time. A member of the Sheikah tribe, sworn to protect the Royal Family of Hyrule. Sheik moves like a ninja, both extremely fast and nimble. She attacks using a chain whip and needles.
Debut
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo 64)
Ganondorf
The powerful King of the Gerudo tribe, and holder of the Triforce of Power. Ganondorf is a slow but extremely powerful character who uses physical attacks charged with dark magic. He carries a sword that he never uses.
Debut
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo 64)
How to unlock
- Play 200 Brawls, then defeat Ganondorf
- Clear Classic (Hard difficulty or above) as Link or Zelda, then defeat Ganondorf
- Get Ganondorf to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Toon Link
The Hero of Hyrule as he appeared in The Wind Waker. Toon Link shares many of (adult) Link's attacks, but he is a little more nimble. His lack of experience means many of his attacks work a little differently.
Debut
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002, Gamecube)
How to unlock
- Play 400 Brawls, then defeat Toon Link
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Clear Classic (any difficulty), then defeat Toon Link
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Enter the hidden door in the Forest area and defeat Toon Link
Samus
A Power Suit-enhanced bounty hunter, and heroine of the Metroid series. Samus attacks with a wide range of projectile weapons, such as beams, missiles and bombs. Her Screw Attack can be used to clear opponents around her.
Debut
Metroid (1986, NES)
Zero Suit Samus
When Samus uses her Final Smash, her Power Suit falls away and she becomes Zero Suit Samus. While a little faster, Samus is not as strong and must rely on her physical attacks and her weak Phazer gun.
Debut
Metroid Zero Mission (2004, Game Boy Advance)
Kirby
The pink puff hero of Dream Land. Kirby is a tough little fighter with a wide range of special abilities. He can turn to rock, use a cutter to recover and fly through the air. He can even suck up his opponents and steal their standing Smash attacks.
Debut
Kirby's Dream Land (1992, Game Boy)
Meta Knight
A noble warrior of questionable allegiance who often confronts Kirby on his adventures. Meta Knight is a powerful swordsman and his cloak transforms into a pair of bat wings, allowing him to fly like Kirby.
Debut
Kirby's Adventure (1993, NES)
King Dedede
The self-proclaimed king of Dream Land. King Dedede may be greedy, but he's not really a bad guy. He attacks with his giant hammer, and he can suck up air and float like Kirby, or try to suck in his opponents.
Debut
Kirby's Dream Land (1992, Game Boy)
Fox
The leader of the Star Fox team of mercenaries. Fox uses his Blaster and Reflector when he fights, but he's also very fast and has a wide range of martial arts moves to use in close-up fighting.
Debut
Star Fox (1993, Super NES)
Falco
Fox's wingman, the cocky Falco, always tries to prove himself the better pilot. He shares many of Fox's attacks, but they work a little differently. Falco is also a superb jumper, given that he's a member of an Avian race.
Debut
Star Fox (1993, Super NES)
How to unlock
- Play 50 Brawls, then defeat Falco
- Clear the 100-Man Brawl, then defeat Falco
- Get Falco to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Wolf
Star Fox is often sent into battle with rival team Star Wolf, led by Wolf O'Donnell. He is fast and strong, and moves in a unique way. While his attacks are similar to Fox's, he's more adept at using his claws up close.
Debut
Star Fox 64 (1997, Nintendo 64)
How to unlock
- Play 450 Brawls, then defeat Wolf
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Clear Boss Battle with Fox or Falco, then defeat Wolf
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Enter the hidden door in the Ruins and defeat Wolf
Pikachu
A cute electric mouse, and mascot of the Pokemon series. Pikachu stores electricity in his cheeks which he uses to attack, whether a little spark or a massive Thunderbolt. He's also quite fast and a small target to hit.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
Pokémon Trainer
Pokemon Trainer doesn't join the battle himself, but stays in the background and calls out his Pokemon: Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard. He must switch out his Pokemon if they become fatigued.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
Squirtle
A Water type Pokemon, and one of the first Pokemon you receive from Professor Oak. Squirtle can store water in his body to use as an attack. He can also withdraw into his shell and spin to clear out the immediate vicinity.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
Ivysaur
A Grass type Pokemon and the evolved form of Bulbasaur. The large flower on Ivysaur's back stores solar energy that can be used for a Solarbeam attack. He can also attack with vines and seeds.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
Charizard
A Fire and Flying type Pokemon, and the final form of Charmander. Charizard is an intimidating winged dragon who uses claws and teeth, as well as his roasting fire breath, to attack. He may even take you down with a Rock Smash.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
Lucario
A rare Psychic/Steel type Pokémon that can sense the auras of those around it. Lucario has a range of physical and aura-based projectile attacks, but they get stronger the more damage Lucario takes.
Debut
Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl Version (2006, Nintendo DS)
How to unlock
- Play 100 Brawls, then defeat Lucario
- Clear Target Smash on all levels, then defeat Lucario
- Get Lucario to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Jigglypuff
A cute Normal type balloon Pokemon. Jigglypuff loves to Sing to put her opponents to sleep. She can float through the air, roll around and even use Rest to fall asleep. If Rest hits just right, it can be a devastating move.
Debut
Pokémon: Red & Blue Version (1996, Game Boy)
How to unlock
- Play 350 Brawls, then defeat Jigglypuff
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Clear 20 Event Matches, then defeat Jigglypuff
- (After clearing The Subspace Emissary) Enter the hidden door in The Swamp and defeat Jigglypuff
Captain Falcon
A famous bounty hunter and F-Zero Grand Prix champion. Captain Falcon is extremely fast, but he takes some time to charge his powerful attacks, such as Falcon Kick, Falcon Dive and the increasingly famous Falcon Punch.
Debut
F-Zero (1990, Super NES)
How to unlock
- Play 70 Brawls, then defeat Captain Falcon
- Clear Classic (Normal difficulty or above) in under 12 minutes, then defeat Captain Falcon
- Get Captain Falcon to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Lucas
A nervous boy from the Tazumili islands who has seen more than his fair share of tragedy. Lucas isn't very strong, but he can cast psychic attacks such as PK Fire and PK Freeze. He performs grabs with his Rope Snake.
Debut
Mother 3 (2006, Game Boy Advance)
Ness
A young boy from Onett in Eagleland who is tasked with saving the world. He has a range of psychic attacks as well as his trusty baseball bat and yo-yo. Ness has to use his PK Thunder to recover from a fall.
Debut
EarthBound (1994, Super NES)
How to unlock
- Play 5 Brawls, then defeat Ness
- Reflect 10 projectils, then defeat Ness
- Get Ness to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Ike
The leader of the Greil Mercenaries. A strong, but slow character, Ike wields the divine sword Ragnell to perform the majority of his attacks. The sword erupts into flames when he unleashes his strongest attacks.
Debut
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (2005, Gamecube)
Marth
The dethroned prince of Altea. Marth wields the divine sword Falchion to attack. While he isn't particularly strong, Marth is a highly technical fighter, able to perform shield breakers and counter attacks to turn back his opponent's power on them.
Debut
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (1990, NES)
How to unlock
- Play 10 Brawls, then defeat Marth
- Clear Classic (any difficulty), then defeat Marth
- Get Marth to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Pit
The leader of the goddess Palutena's bodyguards. Pit fights with his bow and arrows, but he can separate the bow into two blades for close-up fighting. His wings make him a strong aerial attacker too.
Debut
Kid Icarus (1986, NES)
Olimar
A tiny little spaceman who commands an army of plant/animal hybrids known as Pikmin. Olimar himself is not physically strong, but if he calls out enough Pikmin then his attacks become stronger.
Debut
Pikmin (2001, Gamecube)
Ice Climbers
Two mountain climbers: The player controls Popo while the computer controls Nana. Their hammer and ice attacks are stronger if they work together, but if Nana falls then Popo alone isn't very strong.
Debut
Ice Climber (1985, NES)
Mr. Game & Watch
A totally flat, monochrome character from the era of LCD gaming. Mr. Game & Watch's attacks are all based on Game & Watch games, from flipping sausages in a pan to juggling his opponents like a ball.
Debut
Game & Watch Series (1980-1991)
How to unlock
- Play 250 Brawls, then defeat Mr. Game & Watch
- Clear Target Smash with 30 different characters, then defeat Mr. Game & Watch
- Get Mr. Game & Watch to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
R.O.B.
The Robotic Operating Buddy, an NES peripheral that was used to control the games Stack-Up and Gyromite. R.O.B. spins his body and uses jets on his base to attack. He can also spin and throw Gyros.
Debut
Robotic Operating Buddy / Famicom Robot (1985, NES)
How to unlock
- Play 160 Brawls, then defeat R.O.B.
- Collect 250 different Trophies, then defeat R.O.B.
- Get R.O.B. to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Snake
The heavily-armed mercenary from Konami's Metal Gear series. Snake arrives with grenades, missile launchers, C4 and more. He can even hide inside a cardboard box as his taunt.
Debut
Metal Gear (1987, MSX2)
How to unlock
- Play 130 Brawls, then defeat Snake
- Play 15 Brawls on Shadow Moses Island, then defeat Snake
- Get Snake to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
Sonic
The lightning-fast hedgehog from Sega's Sonic The Hedgehog series. Sonic's speed allows him to evade opponents and hit back with spin and homing attacks. His Spring Jump launches him high, but the spring can then be used by others.
Debut
Sonic The Hedgehog (1991, Genesis)
How to unlock
- Play 300 Brawls, then defeat Sonic
- Play Brawls for a combined total of 10 hours, then defeat Sonic
- Clear Classic (any difficulty) with 10 different characters, then defeat Sonic
- Get Sonic to join your party in The Subspace Emissary
