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|universe = Super Smash Bros. | |universe = Super Smash Bros. | ||
|universesymbol = SmashBros | |universesymbol = SmashBros | ||
|game = SSBM | |game = SSBM | ||
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'''Giga Bowser''' ({{ja|ギガクッパ|Giga Koopa}}), is an [[unplayable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and only playable via [[hacking]]. He has no voice actor, but uses pitched-down versions of {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s voice clips from ''Mario Kart 64''. | '''Giga Bowser''' ({{ja|ギガクッパ|Giga Koopa}}), is an [[unplayable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and only playable via [[hacking]]. He has no voice actor, but uses pitched-down versions of {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s voice clips from ''Mario Kart 64''. | ||
When playable, Giga Bowser is considered to be one of the strongest characters in the game, expressed as such by notable players like {{Sm|Mew2King}} | When playable, Giga Bowser is considered to be one of the strongest characters in the game, expressed as such by notable players like {{Sm|Mew2King}}<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8HS6RJJSH4&pp=ygUUbWV3MmtpbmcgZ2lnYSBib3dzZXI%3D</ref>. This is primarily because of his [[Whirling Fortress]] equivalent being [[intangible]] from frame 1 to 26 which, with extremely strong [[KO]] potential, makes it very difficult to pressure him. He notably has a better [[jumpsquat]] than Bowser, jumps higher, is invulnerable to being [[grab]]bed, and has vastly better hitboxes. However, with extremely high [[weight]], once launched, Giga Bowser can struggle mightily against characters like {{SSBM|Jigglypuff}}, in this case being one of the easiest characters to land [[Rest]] against in the game. He also has a very poor [[wavedash]] and has such slow aerials that conventional techniques like [[SHFFL]]ing and [[l-canceling]] don't really benefit him that much. | ||
In the event of winning in [[VS Mode]] or [[Special Smash]], without additional modifications, Giga Bowser crashes the game upon the [[results screen]] being reached, due to lacking a winning animation. Losing allows the game to progress, where the game erroneously calls him {{SSBM|Sheik}}. | In the event of winning in [[VS Mode]] or [[Special Smash]], without additional modifications, Giga Bowser crashes the game upon the [[results screen]] being reached, due to lacking a winning animation. Losing allows the game to progress, where the game erroneously calls him {{SSBM|Sheik}}. | ||
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==Codes== | ==Codes== | ||
Giga Bowser can be played as using the following Action Replay codes and choosing any character on the [[Character select screen]]. Alternatively, he can be enabled with [[Debug mode]]. | Giga Bowser can be played as using the following Action Replay codes and choosing any character on the [[Character select screen]]. Alternatively, he can be enabled with [[Debug mode]]. | ||
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!Player Slot | !Player Slot | ||
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==Version history== | ==Version history== | ||
'''NTSC 1.02''' | '''NTSC 1.02''' | ||
*{{nerf|Giga Bowser can no longer perform [[Flame canceling]].}} | *{{nerf|Giga Bowser can no longer perform [[Flame canceling]].}} | ||
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|neutral1dmg=5% | |neutral1dmg=5% | ||
|neutral2dmg=6% | |neutral2dmg=6% | ||
|neutraldesc=Giga Bowser slashes with his left claw, and then his right claw. Resembles a swiping action he performs in ''Super Mario 64''. Some KO potential at higher percentages | |neutraldesc=Giga Bowser slashes with his left claw, and then his right claw. Resembles a swiping action he performs in ''Super Mario 64''. Some KO potential at higher percentages. | ||
|ftiltname= | |ftiltname= | ||
|ftiltangles=3 | |ftiltangles=3 | ||
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|utiltname= | |utiltname= | ||
|utiltdmg=13% | |utiltdmg=13% | ||
|utiltdesc=Swats the air above him with his left claw. Strong combo starter and kill tool, with wide range to act as an anti-air | |utiltdesc=Swats the air above him with his left claw. Strong combo starter and kill tool, with wide range to act as an anti-air. | ||
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|dtiltdmg=10% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2) | |dtiltdmg=10% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2) | ||
|dtiltdesc=Giga Bowser slashes along the ground with his claws. While not reliably connecting, it's more reliable than {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s by sheer hitbox size | |dtiltdesc=Giga Bowser slashes along the ground with his claws. While not reliably connecting, it's more reliable than {{SSBM|Bowser}}'s by sheer hitbox size. Can reach very far off-stage thanks to Giga Bowser's size. | ||
|dashname= | |dashname= | ||
|dashdmg=13% (clean), 10% (late) | |dashdmg=13% (clean), 10% (late) | ||
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|nairname= | |nairname= | ||
|nairdmg=13% | |nairdmg=13% | ||
|nairdesc=Giga Bowser spins in his shell with an [[electric]] effect. Tied with forward aerial for his fastest aerial at frame 8, and makes for a strong landing tool with occasional combo utility | |nairdesc=Giga Bowser spins in his shell with an [[electric]] effect. Tied with forward aerial for his fastest aerial at frame 8, and makes for a strong landing tool with occasional combo utility. | ||
|fairname= | |fairname= | ||
|fairdmg=13% (left claw), 11% (left arm), 11% (right shoulder | |fairdmg=13% (left claw), 11% (left arm), 11% (right shoulder) | ||
|fairdesc=Giga Bowser slashes forward in midair. It has good knockback and good damage output throughout, which makes it a very viable [[edgeguarding]] and KOing option thanks to his massive range | |fairdesc=Giga Bowser slashes forward in midair. It has good knockback and good damage output throughout, which makes it a very viable [[edgeguarding]] and KOing option thanks to his massive range. If [[edge cancel]]ed, it can lead into a [[grab]]. | ||
|bairname= | |bairname= | ||
|bairdmg= | |bairdmg=13% | ||
|bairdesc=Bowser thrusts his shell backwards. It is a viable [[edgeguarding]] option due to being a [[semi-spike]]. Unlike Bowser, Giga Bowser's has no weak hit. | |bairdesc=Bowser thrusts his shell backwards. It is a viable [[edgeguarding]] option due to being a [[semi-spike]]. Unlike Bowser, Giga Bowser's has no weak hit. | ||
|uairname= | |uairname= | ||
|uairdmg=17% | |uairdmg=17% | ||
|uairdesc=Giga Bowser whips his head above him horizontally. Among the slowest aerials in the game, but also extremely powerful, KOing opponents at extremely low [[percentage]]s | |uairdesc=Giga Bowser whips his head above him horizontally. Among the slowest aerials in the game, but also extremely powerful, KOing opponents at extremely low [[percentage]]s. Additionally, if landed at a low percentage, another is possible to confirm; it's also possible out of a [[Koopa Klaw]] forward throw. | ||
|dairname= | |dairname= | ||
|dairdmg=3% (hits 1-9) | |dairdmg=3% (hits 1-9) | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
Fighters only playable through [[hacking]] are generally banned in competitive play, and Giga Bowser is no exception | Fighters only playable through [[hacking]] are generally banned in competitive play, and Giga Bowser is no exception, often being seen as the poster child for such characters due to his overwhelming characteristics, namely [[Whirling Fortress]] and it being nigh impossible to punish. The difficulty in setting him up is not considered to be worth it by tournament organisers. | ||
However, out of all unplayable characters, Giga Bowser has seen some of the highest levels of experimentation and discussion regarding a potential unban, with content creators like {{Sm|wusstunes}} covering the debate in recent times. Giga Bowser has been playable in some lower-level tournaments, such as [https://moal.challonge.com/322Singles Man on a Ledge #322] by {{Sm|Gumball}} and [https://www.start.gg/tournament/east-coast-smash-sundays-10-featuring-darkgenex-s-giga-bowser/events East Coast Smash Sundays #10] by {{Sm|DarkGenex}}. He also saw unintentional appearances in early versions of [[Project Slippi]]'s ranked mode through [[hacking]], but this was eventually patched out. | |||
==In 1-P Mode== | ==In 1-P Mode== | ||
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[[File:Bowser Giga Bowser Size Comparison.png|thumb|200px|Size comparison between Giant Bowser vs Giga Bowser, and Bowser vs Tiny Giga Bowser]] | [[File:Bowser Giga Bowser Size Comparison.png|thumb|200px|Size comparison between Giant Bowser vs Giga Bowser, and Bowser vs Tiny Giga Bowser]] | ||
* Giga Bowser is as large as a Giant {{SSBM|Bowser}}, while with a [[Poison Mushroom]] effect, he is as large as a regular Bowser. | * Giga Bowser is as large as a Giant {{SSBM|Bowser}}, while with a [[Poison Mushroom]] effect, he is as large as a regular Bowser. | ||
==References== | ==References== |