Super Smash Bros.

Super Smash Brothers for the Nintendo 64 is the first game in the Super Smash Bros. series. It was widely popular at the time, for the era had few fighting games with such frantic multiplayer action. Samus Aran was one of the original 8 characters available from the start. One of the stages, Planet Zebes, is based on the planet of the same name and was the basis for Melee ' s Brinstar stage. Super Smash Bros. marked Samus' only appearance on the Nintendo 64. It is now available through the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console.

Description
''Samus Aran is the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. Using a special suit powered by the technology of the bird people which allows her to execute daring acrobatic feats, Samus pursues the airborne life form, Metroid, throughout the universe.''

Works:
 * Metroid (NES)
 * Metroid II: The Return of Samus (G B)

Basic Moves
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 * Up Tilt + A - Downward Heel Kick
 * Forward Tilt + A - Middle Kick
 * A - Light Middle Punch
 * Down Tilt + A - Low Sweep
 * A, A - Punch-Chop Combo
 * Up Smash + A - Air Flame
 * Forward Smash + A - Super Jab
 * Down Smash + A - Super Low Sweep
 * Up + B - Superspin Attack
 * B - Charge Shot
 * B (Perform after Charging Shot) - Fire Shot
 * Down + B - Ball Bomb
 * L - Taunt
 * R (or A when blocking) - Grab
 * Z - Block

Throws

 * Grab + Forward - Forward Throw
 * Grab + Backward - Back Throw

In Air

 * Up + A - Upward Drill Kick
 * Forward + A - Flame Thrower
 * Backward + A - Reverse Roundhouse Kick
 * A - Kick
 * Down + A - Low Shove

While Running

 * A - Shoulder Charge



Characters
Main article: List of characters in the Super Smash Bros. series
 * Mario
 * Link
 * Kirby
 * Yoshi
 * Fox
 * Donkey Kong
 * Pikachu
 * Ness
 * Luigi
 * Jigglypuff
 * Captain Falcon

Metroid Series cameos

 * Ridley
 * Waver

Music

 * Planet Zebes
 * Samus Victory!

Trivia

 * A reflection of Samus' face can be seen on her helmet on her congratulations screen. Also, if she is hit with a Ray Gun or with Pikachu's Thunder Jolt, a silver, female polygon (believed to be Samus suitless) can be seen momentarily.
 * On the Planet Zebes stage, Wavers and sometimes even Ridley can be seen flying in the background. The Wavers and Ridley's appearance is similar to their appearance in Super Metroid.