All-Star Mode makes a welcome return after being introduced in Melee and as in Melee, needs you to unlock all 35 characters. However, unlike in Melee, the order is pre-determined and not totally random. Instead, the order of the All-Star Mode is determined by the starting date of each franchise that the characters are from. While there can be up to 4 characters in the franchise, you're never battling more than one at a time, although if there are more than two, the characters you face first are randomised as is the stage that you battle upon
When select the mode, you are thrown straight into a battle. After the Brawl, you will be sent to a hub where there are three heart containers, utilised for healing, and where you can move on to the next Match. All damage obtained within the matches is kept throughout the whole mode, although occassionally, a Trophy may show up and there are various trophies earned by beating it including each character's Final Smash trophy when you beat it with them.
Match 1 - Game & Watch |
Game Series: Game & Watch
First Game: Ball (1980)
Characters: Mr. Game & Watch
Stage: Flat Zone 2
Details:
The first match simply has you battling against the single Mr. Game & Watch character in Flat Zone 2. This match should be simple due to the small confines of the level
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Match 2 - Mario Bros. |
Game Series: Mario Bros.
First Game: Donkey Kong (1981)
Characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser
Stage: Delfino Plaza, Luigi's Mansion, Mushroomy Kingdom (Both), Mario Circuit
Details:
This match is the first large match you will encounter. With 4 characters to fight and 2 to fight at once, it can get quite tricky, especially as several of the stages are moving stages so you have to be ultra careful and plan wisely
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Match 3 - Donkey Kong |
Game Series: Donkey Kong
First Game: Donkey Kong (1981)
Characters: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong
Stage: Rumble Falls, 75m
Details:
The next match is somewhat easier due to there being 2 less opponents to deal with. That said, one of the levels that may be used is a moving level which could add further complications to the match
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Match 4 - Ice Climber |
Game Series: Ice Climber
First Game: Ice Climber (1985)
Characters: Ice Climbers
Stage: The Summit
Details:
The next match takes it easier on you by having you only face on opponent; the two Ice Climbers. This match is set on their home stage of The Summit so you have to make sure to be prepared for all the various quirks of that level and try to use them to your advantage
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Match 5 - Robot Series |
Game Series: Robot Series
First Game: Stack-Up (1985)
Characters: R.O.B.
Stage: Mario Bros.
Details:
The next match is also a rather easy, having you only need to take on R.O.B. on his own. As R.O.B. does not have his own stage, you fight on the Mario Bros. stage and as such have several hazards come up against you in forms of Sidesteppers and Shellshockers
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Match 6 - The Legend of Zelda |
Game Series: The Legend of Zelda
First Game: The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Characters: Link, Zelda/Sheik, Ganondorf, Toon Link
Stage: Bridge of Eldin, The Pirate Ship
Details:
The next match takes you back to being against four characters. Although one of them is random as to which form you get; Zelda or Sheik. However, the stages that are utilised both have their hazards so you have to be ultra careful when battling.
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Match 7 - Metroid |
Game Series: Metroid
First Game: Metroid (1986)
Characters: Samus/Zero Suit Samus
Stage: Norfair, Frigate Orpheon
Details:
The next match has you back battling just the one character. However, the form of Samus you fight is decided when you begin the mode. Sometimes its the normal Samus, others it is Zero Suit Samus so you have to be prepared for both
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Match 8 - Kid Icarus |
Game Series: Kid Icarus
First Game: Kid Icarus (1986)
Characters: Pit
Stage: Skyworld
Details:
The next match has you still battling just one single character, in this case; Pit. It's a simple battle upon Pit's home stage so it should be easy with a quick battle
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Match 9 - Metal Gear |
Game Series: Metal Gear
First Game: Metal Gear (1987)
Characters: Solid Snake
Stage: Shadow Moses Island
Details:
The nineth match follows suit from the two prior matches and has you fighting a lone Snake in his Shadow Moses Island stage. As this stage is bordered in, it may be tricky to win until you make way through the pillars
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Match 10 - Earthbound/Mother |
Game Series: Earthbound/Mother
First Game: Mother (1989)
Characters: Ness, Lucas
Stage: New Pork City
Details:
In a change from the 3 matches prior to this one, you are back again fighting two characters. In this case; Ness & Lucas. This double match takes place within the New Pork City level so be sure to watch out for the Ultimate Chimera, and if you can, throw Ness & Lucas into it if it appears
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Match 11 - Fire Emblem |
Game Series: Fire Emblem
First Game: Fire Emblem (1990)
Characters: Marth, Ike
Stage: Castle Siege
Details:
Continuing the two person matches, you are now against two Fire Emblem Swordsmen; Marth & Ike. This match takes place on their home soil of Castle Seige with its 3 varying terrains so you have to be prepared for a sudden change if you wait too long
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Match 12 - Yoshi |
Game Series: Yoshi
First Game: Super Mario World (1990)
Characters: Yoshi
Stage: Yoshi's Island
Details:
After two two-person matches, you are sent back to the single match against Yoshi on his home terrain of Yoshi's Island. This match is simple enough and as such you do not have to worry, unless you're high in damage
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Match 13 - F-Zero |
Game Series: F-Zero
First Game: F-Zero (1990)
Characters: Captain Falcon
Stage: Port Town Aero Dive
Details:
Continuing the one-person matches, you end up against Captain Falcon on his Port Town stage. Due to the nature of the stage, if you do not want to get a lot of damage, you will have to avoid a lot of the changing terrain including the oncoming F-Zero racers
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Match 14 - Sonic the Hedgehog |
Game Series: Sonic the Hedgehog
First Game: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Characters: Sonic
Stage: Green Hill Zone
Details:
The third one-man match in a row has you against the speeding hedgehog; Sonic. This match, like all others has Sonic fight on his home terrain in Green Hill Zone. Due to his speed, he may get a few quick attacks on you so be careful
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Match 15 - Kirby |
Game Series: Kirby
First Game: Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Characters: Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight
Stage: Battleship Halberd
Details:
The Kirby series is your first 3-person match. However, despite being against 3 people, you're only against 2 at any one time. Due to the stage you're on, you have to avoid various hazards else you will receive massive damage that, this close to the end, could make the whole ordeal end in tears
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Match 16 - Starfox |
Game Series: Starfox
First Game: Starfox (1992)
Characters: Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Wolf O'Donnell
Stage: Lylat Cruise
Details:
The second 3-person match has you going against the similar, yet vastly different, Starfox characters. Taking the fight to them on their ship thats travelling through the Lylat System, you are bound to have trouble with them
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Match 17 - Wario |
Game Series: Wario
First Game: Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994)
Characters: Wario
Stage: WarioWare
Details:
After the two thee-person matches, you get given a match against one single Wario. This match takes place on the WarioWare level so if you do the MicroGames while fighting, you may get small little health boosts. Handy if you've used up all of your hearts by now
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Match 18 - Pokémon |
Game Series: Pokémon
First Game: Pokémon Red/Green (1996)
Characters: Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Lucario
Stage: Pokémon Stadium 2, Spear Pillar
Details:
On first glance, this match appears to be a simple 4-person match. However, it is actually a 6-person match. When you end up against Pokémon Trainer during the match, he doesn't switch Pokémon. Rather, you have to beat each of his Pokémon individually in order to progress, making it the strongest and longest battle you will have to face in All-Star mode
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Match 19 - Pikmin |
Game Series: Pikmin
First Game: Pikmin (2001)
Characters: Pikmin & Olimar
Stage: Distant Planet
Details:
After the slug-fest that was the previous 6-man match, the game finishes off All-Star mode with a match against Captain Olimar and his army of Pikmin. This match will be relatively easy, you just have to make sure you have as little health as possible before this match
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