How Super Smash Bros. almost didn't exist
1,323The success of the Super Smash Bros. series is even more notable when you look at its very humble start: from a simple alternative to traditional fighting games, it quickly grew to be one of the biggest games on the planet. Here's how Masahiro Sakurai's little prototype, Dragon King: The Fighting Game, evolved into Nintendo's smash hit.
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Retro Arcade Background by TawnyIllustrations: https://tawnyillustrations.com
Thumbnail art by: https://twitter.com/edmendozaart
Dragon King “gameplay” via Smash Remix: https://youtu.be/utAxmyfSGbc?si=rLq5y_P4--oWlWUg
Music:
Menu - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Darkmoon Caverns - Diddy Kong Racing
Bonus Stage - Super Smash Bros.
Training Mode - Super Smash Bros.
Duel Zone - Super Smash Bros.
Battle! (Pika Cup) - Pokemon Stadium
Main Theme (Star Fox 64) - Super Smash Bros.
Gourmet Race (Dream Land) - Super Smash Bros.
Credits - Super Smash Bros.
Trophies - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Opening - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Menu 2 - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Temple (Zelda 2) - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Fever (Dr. Mario) - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Multi-Man Melee 2 - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Targets! - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Pokemon Red and Blue Medley - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Battlefield - Super Smash Bros. Melee
Footage Credits:
Japan in the 90s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbG-bFhsNvU
Slamfest ’99 photos via Ed Espinoza & Lost Media Wiki: https://lostmediawiki.com/Slamfest_%2799_aka_%22Super_Smash_Bros._LIVE%22_(lost_livestream_of_promotional_event_for_Nintendo_64_crossover_fighting_game;_1999)
Game and Watch Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzanjD4h3UI
Genesis X Grand Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alhmh71EsXE
Smash Summit 11 Grand Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4gNB3Cfai4
Smash Con 2023 Grand Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w3qQM-xSLA
The Smash Brothers Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUHkRwnRH-IXbZfwlgiEN8eXmoj6DtKM
The Humble Beginnings of Super Smash Bros.
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