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'''''Balloon Fight''''' ({{ja|バルーンファイト}}, ''Barūn Faito'') is a 1984 arcade game developed by [[Nintendo]]. In the game, players take control of an unnamed man who flies around using two balloons that are connected to his back. Each level features a number of ducks who also float using balloons; the goal is to pop each duck's balloons, defeating it.
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'''''Balloon Fight''''' ({{ja|バルーンファイト}}, ''Barūn Faito'') is a series of platformers developed and published by [[Nintendo]]. Originally released as a 1984 arcade game, later titles included an NES port and numerous sequels and rereleases. The series has been referenced in numerous other Nintendo franchises, including ''[[Game & Watch (universe)|Game & Watch]]'', ''[[Wario (universe)|WarioWare]]'', and even ''[[Legend of Zelda (universe)|Legend of Zelda]]'' with a game starring [[Tingle]].  


The game spawned a few ports for the NES as well as several other video game systemsIn addition, a sequel to the game, ''Balloon Kid'', was released in 1990 for the Game Boy.
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
The anonymous protagonist, who is officially referred to as "Balloon Fighter" in-game, was considered to be a playable character as a representative of the NES era, but did not make it into the final version of the game, instead being edged out by the [[Ice Climbers]]''Balloon Fight'' still receives some attention in ''Melee'', however. The Balloon Fighter is a collectible trophy in ''Melee'', and the [[Flipper]] - an obstacle from ''Balloon Fight'' - is a usable [[item]] and as well as a trophy.  The original background music for ''Balloon Fight'' can also be heard in the [[Icicle Mountain]] stage as alternate music.


==In the [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]==
===Trophy===
'''Balloon Fighter'''<br>
[[File:Balloon Fighter Trophy Melee.png|right|100px|thumb|Balloon Fighter trophy in ''Melee'']]


Recently, the game and its main protagonist has enjoyed an increasing amount of popularity, largely because of the release of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''The anonymous man, who is officially referred to as "Balloon Fighter" in-game, was considered to be a playable character and representative of the NES era, but did not make it into the final version of the game, instead being edged out by the [[Ice Climbers]]. ''Balloon Fight'' still receives some attention in ''Melee'', however: Balloon Fighter is a collectible trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', and the [[Flipper]] - an obstacle from ''Balloon Fight'' - is a usable [[item]] and also a trophy. The original background music for ''Balloon Fight'' can also be heard in the [[Icicle Mountain]] stage as alternate music.
''The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.''


Additionally, a ''Balloon Fight'' reference can be found in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. On the stage [[Summit]], a [[Fish]] originating from the game appears when the summit of [[Icicle Mountain]] slides into the water. The Fish is capable of eating any player unfortunate enough to be in the water at the time, dragging them off the screen and taking a life.  
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
A ''Balloon Fight'' reference can be found in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. On the stage [[Summit]], a [[Fish|fish]] originating from the game appears when the summit of [[Icicle Mountain]] slides into the water. The Fish is capable of eating any player unfortunate enough to be in the water at the time, dragging them off the screen and taking a life.  


''Brawl'' also features a cover of the [[List of SSBB Music (Nintendo series)#Balloon Trip|Balloon Trip music]], appearing on the same stage, that being [[Summit]], in [[My Music]].
''Brawl'' also features a cover of the [[List of SSBB Music (Nintendo series)#Balloon Trip|Balloon Trip music]], appearing on the same stage, that being [[Summit]], in [[My Music]].


The Balloon Fighter's "Blue hat, red overalls" outfit is available as one of Mario's alternate costumes throughout the Smash series.
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
===Stage===
*'''[[Balloon Fight]]''': A level from the original ''Balloon Fight''  recreated as a new stage for ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS''. The stage includes the [[Fish]] and [[Flipper|Flippers]] as hazards, and like the classic game, players can walk off the stage and appear on the other side.
===Misc.===
*The {{SSB4|Villager}} uses the headgear from ''Balloon Fight'' in his [[up special move]], [[Balloon Trip]]. The balloons can be popped individually, and popping both causes the Villager to fall helplessly in a similar fashion to the Balloon Fighter when his own balloons are popped.


In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', {{SSB4|Villager}} uses the headgear from ''Balloon Fight'' in his [[up special move]]. The balloons can be popped individually, and popping both causes the Villager to fall helpless. [[Balloon Fight]] also appears as a stage in a retro appearance similar to [[Mario Bros.]] from ''Brawl''.
===As a [[trophy]]===
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The Balloon Fighter appears as one of the many collectible Trophies in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
''The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.''
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Balloon Fight (バルーンファイト, Barūn Faito) is a series of platformers developed and published by Nintendo. Originally released as a 1984 arcade game, later titles included an NES port and numerous sequels and rereleases. The series has been referenced in numerous other Nintendo franchises, including Game & Watch, WarioWare, and even Legend of Zelda with a game starring Tingle.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

The anonymous protagonist, who is officially referred to as "Balloon Fighter" in-game, was considered to be a playable character as a representative of the NES era, but did not make it into the final version of the game, instead being edged out by the Ice Climbers. Balloon Fight still receives some attention in Melee, however. The Balloon Fighter is a collectible trophy in Melee, and the Flipper - an obstacle from Balloon Fight - is a usable item and as well as a trophy. The original background music for Balloon Fight can also be heard in the Icicle Mountain stage as alternate music.

Trophy

Balloon Fighter

Balloon Fighter trophy in Melee

The goal in Balloon Fight is to break your enemy's two balloons, depriving him of his flotation devices. If you lose one balloon, your buoyancy drops and it becomes harder to rise. As you can pop both friends' and enemies' balloons, you have to stay alert in this two-player fun fest. The balloonist's name is unknown.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

A Balloon Fight reference can be found in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. On the stage Summit, a fish originating from the game appears when the summit of Icicle Mountain slides into the water. The Fish is capable of eating any player unfortunate enough to be in the water at the time, dragging them off the screen and taking a life.

Brawl also features a cover of the Balloon Trip music, appearing on the same stage, that being Summit, in My Music.

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Stage

  • Balloon Fight: A level from the original Balloon Fight recreated as a new stage for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. The stage includes the Fish and Flippers as hazards, and like the classic game, players can walk off the stage and appear on the other side.

Misc.

  • The Villager uses the headgear from Balloon Fight in his up special move, Balloon Trip. The balloons can be popped individually, and popping both causes the Villager to fall helplessly in a similar fashion to the Balloon Fighter when his own balloons are popped.