Mario

Mario is Nintendo's mascot character, appearing in many games of all genres, he is one of the most recognized characters in the video games industry. He is the main protagonist of the Mario series. He protects the Mushroom Kingdom from the evil forces of Bowser and most of the time resuces Princess Peach. He appears in both Super Smash Flash and Super Smash Flash 2 as a playable character, and was one of the first four characters made playable in the demo. He belongs to the Mario universe along with Luigi, Peach and Bowser.

In Super Smash Flash
Mario is the only available starter character from the Mario universe. Due to the limitations, Mario only presents 5 different attacks including some from the Smash series:



In addition, his jump animation is the Super Jump Punch which also serves as an attack.

In Super Smash Flash 2
Mario was one of the first characters confirmed in the trailer and demo. His sprite is a Brawlified version of his Super Mario World sprite, and his moveset is based on his attacks in the Super Smash Bros. games.



Differences in moveset between SSF2 Beta and current version

 * Prior to version 0.2b of the SSF2 Demo, Mario used F.L.U.D.D. as his Side Special Move rather than the Cape.
 * Prior to version 0.4a of the SSF2 Demo. Mario used a totally different sheet.

Normal Ground Attacks

 * Standard Attack: Punches straight downwards.
 * Standard Attack 2: Performs an uppercut.
 * Standard Attack 3: Toe kick; Mario's foot expands greatly during the attack.
 * Downward Tilt: "Trips" an opponent with his leg. Sends them upward.
 * Downward Smash: Does a "breakdance kick", hitting both sides.
 * Forward Tilt: a strong kick.
 * Forward Smash: Charges and releases an explosive short-range fireball.
 * Upward Tilt: Uppercut, aka Marioken.
 * Upward Smash: Headbutt.
 * Dash Attack: Running slide kick.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Aerial: Sex Kick
 * Forward Aerial: "The Plunger"; punches forward/downward. Meteor smash if sweet-spotted.
 * Backward Aerial: Kicks backwards with two feet.
 * Upward Aerial: Backflip kick.
 * Downward Aerial: Spinning kick from SSB/SSBM. Can be used to pseudo-spike.

Grabs and Throws

 * Grab: Mario grabs the opponent.
 * Pummel: Headbutts opponent.
 * Forward Throw: Forward Hammer Throw.
 * Backward Throw: Backward Hammer Throw.
 * Upward Throw: Mario throws his opponent high into the air.
 * Downward Throw: Mario slams his opponent into the ground.

Other

 * Ledge Attack: Punches directly after climbing.

Misc.

 * Entrance:Jumps out from a warp pipe.
 * Taunt: Spins around in a circle once and then puts his fist in the air, saying "Lets-a-go!".
 * Revival platform: Revival platform from Mario Bros.
 * Wins: Mario makes his victory pose from Super Mario 64, along with a Power Star.
 * Loses: Mario simply claps to the winner.

Role in The Flash Of Shadows
Currently unknown.

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