Super Smash Bros. Neo

*Super Smash Bros. Neo* (also known as Super Smash Bros. Neo REBOOT) is a series of threads created by AzureHero, spanning across both the *Super Smash Bros. for Wii U* and *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* boards. The threads are centered around a hypothetical fangame of the same name (Super Smash Bros. Neo), and have garnered a large amount of controversy due to its roster, which includes the removal of many community favorite characters and the addition of many characters from AzureHero's own self-made franchises (most notably one by the name of *New Valver Heroes*, which has a staggering 9 characters). While the threads also contain stages, modes, items, and more, most of the attention from users is directed towards the roster. AzureHero himself has described Neo as being "the *Mortal Kombat 9* of Smash", whereas Ultimate was the "*Mortal Kombat Armageddon*".

Both the *Ultimate* and *Smash for Wii U* versions of the thread featured posts in a similar format to *Super Smash Bros. Brawl*'s Dojo site and *Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS*' Miiverse Post of the Day, revealing info bit-by-bit. Responses to the updates would frequently come in the form of troll character requests (typically for Shrek or Goku), and many users would attempt to argue with AzureHero over his decisions (as usual, mostly regarding cuts and the inclusion of his own creations). Despite the constant flow of negativity, AzureHero's confidence in his own decisions never wavered, and he largely discarded any suggestions made by posters, whether it be genuine feedback or troll posts.

Neo's roster is often paired up against other fanmade rosters that have drawn the ire of the community (such as The Chihuahua Roster) in discussions and polls about fan rosters. SmashBurb previously hosted two entire series of polls, one pitting *Neo* against *Ultimate* (with new polls following *Ultimate* character reveals) and another pitting *Neo* against a variety of other fighting games (including the likes of *Shrek Superslam, Def Jam Vendetta, Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosion*, and *Icons: Combat Arena*). Though it usually lost in these polls, it was victorious when put up against the Chihuahua Roster. In these threads, AzureHero would often bemoan the community's focus on the roster and questioned why other aspects, such as modes and stages, were never put into consideration.

For info on the actual project, see the Super Smash Bros. Neo REBOOT article on the other SmashFAQs Wiki. This page primarily focuses on *SSBN Reboot's* roster.

## The Roster

### Cuts

* Daisy
* Pichu
* Young Link
* Mewtwo
* Roy
* Chrom
* Snake
* Squirtle
* Ivysaur
* Lucas
* Bayonetta
* Ridley
* Simon
* Richter
* King K. Rool
* Isabelle
* Incineroar
* Piranha Plant
* Banjo & Kazooie
* Steve
* Sephiroth

### Newcomers (from AzureHero's games)

* Alvin (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Sally (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Daniel (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Max (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Isabella (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Slash (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Wicked (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Nivlax (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Phantom Meta (*New Valver Heroes*)
* Rover (*Nova Champions*)
* Princess Sabrina (*Nova Champions*)

### Newcomers (from other franchises)

* Dry Bowser
* Dixie Kong
* Vaati
* Sceptile
* Zoroark
* Silvally
* Corviknight
* Ashley (*WarioWare*)
* Takamaru
* Isaac
* Arle Nadja
* Lloyd Irving
* Tiki (Fire Emblem)
* Funky Kong
* Heracross
* 9-Volt
* Wart (*Super Mario Bros. 2*)
* Master Kohga
* Octoling
* Gardevoir
* Metal Sonic
* Frogger
* Crash Bandicoot
* Siegfried (*Soul Calibur*)
* Nightmare (*Soul Calibur*)
* Jibanyan
* Adol Christin
* Earthworm Jim
* Justin (*Grandia*)
* Glaceon
* Bub
* Justice (*Magical Drop*)

### Notes

* Dark Samus, Byleth, Terry, and Sora were all actually included on *Neo*'s roster before being revealed for *Ultimate*. In direct contrast, Joker, Hero, and Kazuya were retroactively added to *Neo* following their *Ultimate* reveals.
* Rex & Pyra and Spring Man were featured in earlier revisions of *Neo*'s roster, but were later replaced by Pyra/Mythra and Min Min, respectively, following their reveals for *Ultimate*.