Super Smash Strikers (CrakaboLazy4090)

Super Smash Strikers is a sports game developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. The game serves as a spiritual successor to the Super Mario Strikers series, being released on ? in Europe, ? in Australia, ? in North America, and ? in Japan.
The game keeps that dark and violent tone of Mario Strikers Charged.
==Gameplay==
Despite the game being a successor to Super Mario Strikers, gameplay is actually very similar to Dodgeball.
Two teams of three face off against eachother, using two metallic balls to throw at eachother until one team is knocked out. The player can do various shots to cause damage to the enemy, including a normal shot, a more powerful but slower smash shot, and a special shot that is unique depending on the character, as well as pass, dodge and catch. If a player is hit by a ball, they will take damage. If they take enough damage, they will be KOed. However, if a player catches a ball, no damage is taken.
Unlike in Dodgeball, there is no central line. Both teams can walk around the field wherever they want to. They can also tackle eachother, allowing them to damage enemies they are close to if they don't have the ball. Just be careful, you are vulnerable if you miss, and the attack is quite slow. 
As players throw the balls at eachother, pass them, and catch them, they will charge up, going from purple, to red, to orange, to yellow and finally to white. Catching the balls charges them up the most. As they changes color, they increase in speed and damage. Players can spend a charge level to use a special shot. And once they are fully charged, a player can activate a Final Strike. During the Final Strike, the player holding the ball does a little animation before launching multiple balls at the player.
The fired balls then become a timing game. The player must time their button presses to catch the balls, otherwise, they will take hefty damage. Before launching the Final Strike, the player can determine the speed of the balls, and can also determine the amount of balls. A player is vulnerable while charging, and can be attacked by another dodgeball, or items.
===Universal Controls===
*C-Stick: Move
*L: Target
*R: Use Item 
===Offensive Controls===
*A: Pass
*B: Normal Shot
*X: Smash Shot
*Y: Special Shot 
===Defensive Controls===
*Tap C-Stick twice: Dodge
*A: Catch
*B: Tackle
==Items==
Items are a critical element in the game. Each team can hold two items, and any player can use them. Players get items when they are tackled, if they are knocked into an electric fence or if they are hit by a Special Shot or a Super Shot.
===Offensive Items===
Item	Name 	Series 	Description
 	Bananas 	Donkey Kong	
Throw three banana peels forward. They stay on the ground and, if any player touches it, they will slip, stunning them and causing them to take a small amount of damage.
 	Green Shell	Mario 	Throw three green shells which fly forward, richocheting off walls until they hit an opponent, causing damage.
 	Red Shell 	Mario 	Throw three red shells which fly forward, homing into nearby enemies and hitting them, causing damage. They break upon hitting a wall.
 	Smart Bomb 	Star Fox 	One of the most devestating items, the Smart Bomb creates a massive explosion, damaging every player within its radius. The player who threw the Smart Bomb is not affected.
===Defensive Items===
Item	Name 	Series 	Description
 	Mushroom 	Mario 	Grants the user a temporary speed boost.
 	Home-Run Bat	Smash Bros.	Grants the user a Home-Run Bat. This temporarily increases the damage you do when throwing the ball or tackling into somebody. 
==Modes==
===Tournament===
The standard single-player mode of the game, Tournament are challenged by various teams across various tournaments. The Tournament itself starts with several qualification rounds. Then, the teams who win the most go to the final matches, which will determine who will fight against the champion. Defeating the champion twice will allow you to move on to the next tournament. The difficulty increases as you play.
This mode supports up to three players.
===Exhibition===
The standard VS mode of the game. Players can fight against eachother, and can choose whatever team they want to join. You are free to choose the stadium you are playing on, and can change the rules, from the time limit, to the goal, to the items.
In Exhibition, the player can choose between two different modes, Knockout and Point Match. Knockout is the standard mode where you have to deplete the enemy team's health to zero. Point Match is similar to Time in Smash, where you must get points by KOing other players. You get one point for every player you KO, but lose one if you are KOed yourself. Once time runs out, the team with the most points wins.
This mode supports up to six players.
===Online===
Players can go online to fight against either random people or friends online. If you don't have enough players on your team, it will be filled up with other players playing online or CPUs.
This mode supports up to three players when playing locally.
==Characters==
The game features various characters from many Nintendo franchises. Each character is put into one of five categories, and each have their advantages and disadvantages. A well-balanced team can offset these disadvantages. 
*Tank: Tank characters have higher health and damage than other characters, but low speed. Their high health and damage allows them to soak damage.
*Offensive: Offensive characters have higher speed and damage, but low health. Their high speed allows them to dodge attacks. Their tackles cause even more damage than other characters.
*Playmaker: Playmaker characters have lower health and damage than other characters. However, their throwing speed is faster than other characters (in both passing and throwing the ball at another player), and their opportunity for catching the ball is larger than other characters. Great for defending other players and for building up charge.
A team consists of three characters. Each character is put in a default team, but a team can be made up of any combination of characters. There are plans to include 16 teams.
===Team Mario===
	Mario	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Mario 
*Description:
*Special Shot: Fireball - Mario lights the ball on fire and launches it at the enemy. Causes increased damage and knocks the enemy backwards.
*Final Strike:
	Luigi	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Yoshi	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Peach===
	Peach 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Daisy 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Rosalina	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Wario===
	Wario 	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Wario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Waluigi 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Bowser Jr.	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team DK===
	Donkey Kong	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Donkey Kong
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Diddy Kong 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Donkey Kong
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Dixie Kong 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Donkey Kong
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Zelda===
	Link 	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Legend of Zelda
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Zelda	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Legend of Zelda
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Midna	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Legend of Zelda
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team ?===
	Samus	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Metroid
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Fox 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Star Fox
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Falco	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Star Fox
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Kirby===
	Kirby 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Kirby
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Bandana Dee	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Kirby
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Meta Knight	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Kirby
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Pikachu===
	Pikachu 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot: Spark Shot - Pikachu coats the ball in electricity, launching it forward. Anyone hit will get electrocuted, unable to do anything for a time.
*Final Strike:
	Pokemon Trainer	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Jigglypuff 	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team ?===
	Greninja 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Decidueye 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Incineroar	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Pokemon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team ? (Fire Emblem)===
===Team ? (Kid Icarus)===
===Team ? (Xenoblade)===
===Team Inkling===
	Inkling	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Splatoon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Callie 	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Splatoon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Marie 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Splatoon
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Villains 1===
	Bowser 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Mario
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Ganondorf 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Legend of Zelda
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	King Dedede	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Kirby
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Team Villains 2===
	Ridley 	
*Type: Offensive
*Series: Metroid
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	Wolf 	
*Type: Playmaker
*Series: Star Fox
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
	King K. Rool	
*Type: Tank
*Series: Donkey Kong
*Description:
*Special Shot:
*Final Strike:
===Note: Most of these pictures need to be drawn. Team names are subject to change.===
==Stadiums==
Stadium	Name 	Series 	Description 	Course Element
 	The Mushroliseum 	Mario 	A massive stadium that takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom, this grassy stadium serves as the basic stage of the game, featuring no gimmicks other than the electric fence.  	
*Electric Fence: If a player is knocked into the boundaries of the stage, and they will be electrocuted.
 	 	Donkey Kong & Yoshi	? 	
 	Arbiter's Grounds	The Legend of Zelda	A temple in the middle of a sandstorm. An earthquake happens from time to time, destroying more and more of the stage as the match goes on.  	
*Electric Fence: If a player is knocked into the boundaries of the stage, and they will be electrocuted.
*Pillars: Occasionally, large pillars in the background will fall onto the stage, crushing anything beneath it and doing large amounts of damage.
*Falling Floor: When earthquakes happen, parts of the floor will fall and be replaced with quicksand. This quicksand will trap anyone who touches it, damaging them and leaving them unable to play for a few seconds.
 	? 	? 	 	
 	? 	? 	 	
 	? 	? 	 	
 	? 	F-Zero 	 	
 	Inkopolis Plaza 	Splatoon 	A court taking place at night in Inkopolis Plaza. Other Inklings can be seen watching the match, and will disrupt the players as they play. 	
*Electric Fence: If a player is knocked into the boundaries of the stage, and they will be electrocuted.
*Splat Bombs: Occasionally, Splat Bombs will be thrown onto the court. These release an explosion, damaging anyone within its range, and leaves behind ink which slows down anyone that touches it.
*Splat Charger: An unseen Inkling wielding a Splat Charger will attempt to fire at the players. Watch the laser sight and dodge when it starts flashing, as the shot does great damage, and slows you down if you are hit.
 	King's Castle 	Various 	An underground lava pool, statues of various Nintendo villains surround the stage, and various Nintendo enemies are seen around the stage and watching the fight. The court itself is suspended above the air, and held up by chains. 	
*Lava Pool: Unlike most stages, King's Castle lacks an electric fence, instead featuring a pool of lava that players can fall into.
*Tilting: Due to the stage being held up by chains, the stage tilts depending on which side the players are on.
*Bowser Statue: Occasionally, the statue of Bowser will come to life, jump into the pool of lava, and attack the players, either with punches or by breathing fire. After a time, however, he will return to his pedestal.
 	Final Destination	Smash Bros. 	An arena taking place deep within space, this area is the home of Master Hand, who appears and attacks the players while they play. 	
*Master Hand: Master Hand has various attacks he will use to disrupt you.
**Finger Bullet: Master Hand fires a series of bullets.
**Hand Slam: Master Hand hovers above a player before slamming down on them.
**Punch: Master Hand flies forward, launching anyone in his way off-stage for a few seconds.
**Grab: Master Hand grabs anyone that comes near, squeezing them before throwing them away.
==Gallery==
===Box Art===
Smashstrikersboxart.png|Box art
===Origin Character Art===
Bandanadeestrikersofficialart.png|Bandana Dee
Bowserstrikersofficialart.png|Bowser
charizardstrikersofficialart.png|Charizard
donkeykongstrikersofficialart.png|Donkey Kong
Kingdededestrikersofficialart.png|King Dedede
Kirbystrikersofficialart.png|Kirby
Inklingstrikersofficialart.png|Inkling
Linkstrikersofficialart.png|Link
Luigistrikersofficialart.png|Luigi
Mariostrikersofficialart.png|Mario
Metaknightstrikersofficialart.png|Meta Knight
Nessstrikersofficialart.png|Ness
peachstrikersofficial.png|Peach
Pikachustrikersofficialart.png|Pikachu
pokemontrainerstrikersofficialart.png|Pokemon Trainer
Pokemontrainerandcharizardstrikersofficial.png|Pokemon Trainer w/ Charizard
Ridleystrikersofficialart.png|Ridley
Samusstrikersofficialart.png|Samus
Waluigistrikersofficialart.png|Waluigi
Wariostrikersofficialart.png|Wario
Yoshistrikersofficialart.png|Yoshi
===Fanart===
This includes all of the art not made by me. Click on the picture to go to the creator's user page. If you have art for the game, and you want to share it with me, you can post it in the comments.
Striker Yoshi Lineart by Sam.png|Yoshi Lineart created by Samtendo09|link=https://fantendo.fandom.com/wiki/User:Samtendo09
Miroir Group Shot 4.jpeg|Group Art of Pikachu, Pokemon Trainer and Charizard by KirbiMiroir|link=https://fantendo.fandom.com/wiki/User:KirbiMiroir
Mario Scy Request.png|Art of Mario created by Fire Scyther|link=https://fantendo.fandom.com/wiki/User:Fire_Scyther
==Trivia==
*This game was inspired by Super Smash Bros. Strikers , a game created by ShadicMCGS.
*Many characters in the game wear large gloves. These were added because grabbing a speeding metal ball would probably hurt a lot. These exceptions include:
**Kirby, Meta Knight and Pikachu because their hands are too small.
**DK, Bowser and Ridley because of their large hands.
**Dedede because he uses his hammer to catch the ball (using its jets to stop the ball).
**Characters like Link, Samus, Ness and Inkling only wear one glove as they wield a weapon in the other.
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