A New Chapter for Super Smash Bros.
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Super Smash Bros. Altercation | ||||
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Developer(s) | Nintendo | |||
Publisher(s) | Nintendo | |||
Genre(s) | Platform Fighting Game
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Series | Super Smash Bros. | |||
Predecessor | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | |||
Release Date(s) | AU: January 7th, 2023
JP: January 7th, 2023 EU: January 8th, 2023 NA: January 8th, 2023 |
Super Smash Bros. Altercation is the latest entry in the Smash Bros. series. It has less of an emphasis on newcomers and instead focuses on revamping veterans' movesets. Veteran fighters will receive more inspired movesets set as their default moveset, but will still have their old moves for competitive play or personal preference.
In this game, custom moves have been entirely revamped, allowing you to create completely new playstyles for veterans and newcomers. In addition, a new type of special attack has been added: Shield Specials.
Gameplay[]
Cosmetic Changes[]
- Any song can be played on any stage, regardless of the franchise a song or stage belongs to.
- KO blasts have changed to be more like Galeem's light beams, even having similar sound effects.
- All fighters now have noticeable battle damage at certain percentages. This has no effect on gameplay.
Technical Changes[]
- Custom Moves are back. Unlike Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS, most of these moves are completely new moves and not a variation of old ones. Each character has received a number of custom moves. Old moves for veteran fighters are available as custom moves, as well.
- A new kind of Special Attack has been added: Shield Specials. Press B while shielding to use them. Note that Shield Specials can only be used on the ground.
- Inkling technically had a Shield Special in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but it wasn't until Super Smash Bros. Altercation that all characters would have one.
- Aerial Smash Attacks allow you to use Smash Attacks in midair. They slightly slow down your fall speed but have a decent amount of end lag to them.
Gamemodes[]
Roster[]
Note: Fighters are still being added.
Base Roster | ||||
Sceptile File:Sceptile altercation.png
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Fighters[]
Note: Fighters are still unfinished.
Mario |
Mario Hero of the Mushroom Kingdom |
First Appearance: Donkey Kong (1981) Victory Theme: Super Mario Bros. Victory Theme Mario, the Hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, is world-famous for his starring role in many platforming adventures. As a fighter in Super Smash Bros. Altercation, he's an easy-to-use and optimal character for all players, regardless of skill level. His Specials have been significantly changed, as well. In addition, his expressions have been changed to be happier and more bubbly, which better fits Mario's overall personality. |
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Alternate Costumes |
Pokémon Trainer |
Pokémon Trainer Galar's Champion |
First Appearance: Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield (2019) Victory Theme: Pokémon Victory Theme Pokémon Trainer has returned with a new set of Pokémon: Scorbunny, Drizzile, and Rillaboom! The Pokémon switching mechanic has been kept, but now Pokémon won't automatically cycle after being KO'd. In addition, each Pokémon now gets their own Final Smash. |
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Alternate Costumes |
Joker |
Joker The Phantom Thief |
First Appearance: Persona 5 (2016) Victory Theme: Persona 5 Victory Theme Joker remains mostly the same compared to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but he has now been given a new Shield Special move. In addition, his jab and Forward Smash have new animations. |
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Alternate Costumes |
Scout |
Scout The Speedy Scrapper |
First Appearance: Team Fortress 2 (2007) Victory Theme: Team Fortress 2 Ending Flourish Scout is the fastest and most mobile class in Team Fortress 2. In Super Smash Bros. Altercation, he is speedy, lightweight fighter that has strong melee attacks and ranged attacks. |
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Alternate Costumes |
Stages[]
Items[]
Assist Trophies[]
Pokémon[]
Shop[]
The G currency is used to purchase items in shops, and can be obtained through winning battles online, through Classic Mode, or through the Spirit Board. Unlike the Shop in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the shop does not randomly rotate through random items, but instead has all items available to purchase at any time.
The revamped shop now sells:
- Music Tracks
- Mii Fighter Costumes
- Fighters
- Alternate Costumes (listed in the Fighters section)
- Spirits
Shop |
Music[]
The My Music feature returns from previous Super Smash Bros. games. In it, you can determine how often a song will play on a stage, as well as create playlists to play in Battle Arenas, the menu, or to just listen to. Note that songs can only be played on stages that belong to the same franchise. More music tracks can be bought in the Shop, as well.
Pokemon Series |
Final Fantasy Series |
Name | Composition | Link | Game of Origin |
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Let the Battles Begin! | Original | ||
Fight On! | Original | ||
Crazy Motorcycle Chase | Original | ||
J-E-N-O-V-A | Original | ||
Birth of a God | Original | ||
One-Winged Angel | Original |
Persona Series |
Banjo-Kazooie Series |
Team Fortress Series |
Plants vs. Zombies Series |
Overcooked Series |
Other |