On-screen appearance

The On-Screen Appearance, also known as an Intro or Entrance, is a small animation unique for each character entering the battle field during the three second countdown before battle, a minor feature in Super Smash Bros. . It is present in Super Smash Flash 2 as well. It was not present in Super Smash Bros. Melee and by consequent in Super Smash Flash. It has no effect whatsoever on game play other than visually dramatic and comedic purposes. Each entrance usually relates to that character's universe, such as Mario entering in through a Warp Pipe.

During the time when on-screen appearances are occurring, the game cannot be paused.