Super Smash Bros Nexus

***Super Smash Bros. Nexus*** (スーパースマッシュブラザーズネクサス) is the eighth installment of the *Super Smash Bros. Series.*

## Intro

For the first time since *Super Smash Bros. Melee*, the opening movie for *Super Smash Bros. Nexus* is comprised solely out of CGI, with no gameplay, cutscene footage, or trailer footage\*.

The opening movie begins by showing the Nintendo, Sora Ltd., and Bandai Namco logos.

The lifeless trophies of Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox, and Pikachu are seen scattered across an empty arena. Pillars of rainbow light slowly begin to enter the trophies, bringing them to life. The stands beneath the fighters disappear, and the camera pans to show an archway of light, zooming into it.

Main Theme begins playing.

Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi are seen fighting Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Kamek at Bowser's Castle, with Peach captured in the background.

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are seen running through the jungle, before King K. Rool appears. Donkey Kong picks up Diddy Kong, leaps into the air, and throws Diddy Kong at K. Rool.

Link is shown fighting Ganondorf, with Zelda in the background. Link draws the Master Sword, which shines bright, and images of several previous Links, including Toon Link and Young Link, appear behind him.

Samus is seen fighting Ridley in Norfair. Ridley grabs Samus, throwing her against the wall, and piercing her suit with his tail. The Power Suit explodes, and Zero Suit Samus leaps out, continuing the battle.

Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee are seen fighting as a team against Magolor and Marx.

Fox is seen dueling with Wolf on Lylat Cruise.

Pikachu, Greninja, Incineroar, and Rillaboom are seen battling each other on Pokémon Stadium.

Captain Falcon is seen racing through Big Blue against Black Shadow, Samurai Goroh, Blood Falcon, and Waluigi.

Marth, Roy, Ike, Robin, Corrin, and Byleth are seen battling each other.

Pit is seen fighting Hades.

Villager is seen watering flowers, with Isabelle in the background.

Wii Fit Trainer is seen effortlessly dodging Little Mac's punches.

Sonic and Mega Man seen fighting Dr. Eggman.

Ryu and Chun Li are seen sparring with Terry and Kazuya, respectively.

Cloud and Sephiroth are seen clashing blades, when Sora appears from the sky, launching them both back.

The opening cuts back to a dark void, where Crystolace stands, eyes glowing, as the room lights up, and the game's bosses appear. (The bosses that show up here are dependent on the player's Story Mode progress. Each boss will be added to the opening upon defeat. Crystolace will always appear.)

In an arena, all of the game's Echo Fighters appear. (Which fighters show up are dependant on which fighters have been unlocked. At the start, they will be simple silhouettes, before being lit up upon unlock.)

The opening finishes with Mario, Snake, Sonic, Mega Man, Pac-Man, Cloud, Banjo and Kazooie, and Terry charging towards the center of Final Destination, letting out a burst of light, and transitioning to the title screen.

\* - Technically, *Super Smash Bros. Melee'*s opening used trailer footage, as a result of being a modified version of the game's E3 reveal trailer.

## Characters

### Base Game Fighters

Mario

Donkey Kong (ε Funky Kong)

Link

Samus (ε Dark Samus)

Yoshi

Kirby

Fox

Pikachu

Luigi

Ness (ε Ninten)

Captain Falcon (ε Black Shadow)

Jigglypuff

Peach (ε Daisy)

Bowser (ε Dry Bowser)

Ice Climbers

Sheik

Zelda

Dr. Mario

Pichu

Falco

Marth (ε Lucina)

Young Link

Ganondorf

Mewtwo

Roy (ε Chrom)

Mr. Game & Watch

Meta Knight (ε Morpho Knight)

Pit (ε Dark Pit)

Zero Suit Samus

Wario

Snake

Ike

Squirtle

Ivysaur

Charizard

Diddy Kong (ε Dixie Kong)

Lucas

Sonic (ε Shadow)

King Dedede

Olimar (ε Alph)

Lucario

R.O.B

Toon Link

Wolf

Villager

Mega Man (ε Proto Man)

Wii Fit Trainer

Rosalina & Luma

Little Mac

Greninja

Mii Brawler

Mii Swordfighter

Mii Gunner

Palutena

Pac-Man

Robin

Shulk

Bowser Jr.

Duck Hunt

Ryu (ε Ken)

Cloud

Corrin

Bayonetta

Inkling (ε Octoling)

Ridley

Simon (ε Richter)

King K. Rool

Isabelle

Incineroar

Piranha Plant

Joker

Hero

Banjo & Kazooie

Terry

Byleth

Min Min

Steve

Sephiroth

Pyra/Mythra

Kazuya (ε Jin)

Sora (ε Roxas)

Waluigi

Toad

Dr. Eggman

Braixen

Hades

Riolu

Paper Mario

Alucard

Rillaboom

Chun-Li

Crystolace

Mii Mage

Isaac

Kamek

Magolor

Marx

Bandana Waddle Dee

Raiden

### DLC Fighters

Midna

Kleavor

Gamer Kid

Spyro

Jibanyan

Scorpion

Cuphead

The Knight

Chell

Terra

Conker

Kaos

Brachydios

Earthworm Jim

Impostor

Chase

Jesse

Heavy

Lara

Gex

Jill

Malak

Ratchet & Clank

Shovel Knight

Sackboy

Kiryu

Doom Slayer

Red

Kris

Kratos

Crash

## Pokemon

### Returning

Alolan Vulpix

Alolan Exeggutor

Bewear

Mimikyu

Solgaleo

Lunala

Electrode

Snorlax

Vulpix

Alolan Raichu

Pykumuku

Togedemaru

Tapu Koko

Abra

Ditto

Marshadow

Goldeen

Oshawott

Moltres

Mew

Celebi

Suicune

Lugia

Groudon

Kyogre

Palkia

Giratina

Arceus

Kyurem

Xerneas

Scizor

Staryu

Togepi

Bellossom

Metagross

Abomasnow

Chespin

Chikorita

Entei

Latias & Latios

Deoxys

Jirachi

Weavile

Darkrai

Victini

Keldeo

Snivy

Fennekin

Fletchling

Spewpa

Gogoat

Swirlix

Inkay

Dedenne

### New

Salandit

Magikarp

Cubone

Wishiwashi

Dewpider

Necrozma

Diglett

Slowpoke

Buneary

Dialga

Cresselia

Zekrom

Yveltal

Porygon (Replaces Porygon 2 from Melee)

Vileplume

Lycanroc

Chandelure

Hoopa

Bunnelby

Florges

Wooloo

Raboot

Grapploct

Hatterene

Alcremie

Morpeko

Galarian Weezing

Obstagoon

Corviknight

Zacian

Zamazenta

Zarude

## Assist Trophies

### Returning

Akira

Andross

Arcade Bunny

Ashley

Barbara

Black Knight

Burrowing Snagret

Chain Chomp

Chef Kawasaki

Color TV-Game 15

Devil

Dr. Kawashima

Dr. Wright

Elec Man

Excitebikes

Flies and Hand

Ghosts

Gray Fox

Guile

Hammer Bro

Infantry and Tanks

Jeff

Jill (Drill Dozer)

Kapp'n

Kat and Ana

Klaptrap

Knuckle Joe

Knuckles

Lakitu and Spinies

Lyn

Magnus

Metroid

Moon

Mother Brain

Nightmare

Nikki

Nintendog (Pug)

Phosphora

Rathalos

Ray MK III

Riki

Rodin

Sablé Prince

Saki Amamiya

Samurai Goroh

Sheriff

Skull Kid

Spring Man

Squid Sisters

Starfy

Starman

Sukapon

Takamaru

Thwomp

Tiki

Tingle

Vince

Wily Capsule

Yuri Kozukata

### New

Goomba Tower

Koopa Troopa

Karting Shy Guy

Guardian Stalker

Impa

Ravenbeak

Adeleine

Kracko

Duster

Viridi

Medusa

Tom Nook

Wii Balance Board

Glass Joe

Matthew (Replaces Isaac)

Jetstream Sam

Kid Dracula

Tails

Amy

Jack Frost

Crow

Yoshimitsu

Zidane

Cactaur

Slime

Riku

Creeper

Rayman

Mach Rider

Chibi Robo

Wonder Red

AiAi

Balloon Fighter

Pokémon Ranger

Monita

Dante

## Trivia

* *Super Smash Bros. Nexus* is the third game in the series to not feature any character cuts from a previous installment, the others being *Melee* and *Ultimate*.