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|location     = [[World of Trophies]]
|subtitle     = [[World of Trophies]]
|name        = The Ruined Zoo
|name        = The Ruined Zoo
|image        = [[File:NessBoss.jpg|225px]]
|image        = [[File:Porky Minch Brawl.png|225px]]
|caption      = [[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px]][[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Lucas faces Porky Minch.
|caption      = [[File:EarthboundSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]][[File:SmashBrosSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Ness faces Porky Minch.
|universe    = {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}<br>{{uv|Earthbound}}
|universe    = {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}<br>{{uv|Earthbound}}
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''
|games        = ''[[Brawl]]''
|hometo      = [[Porky Minch|Porky]]
|availability = Subspace Emissary and<br>Boss Battles only
|availability = Subspace Emissary and<br>Boss Battles only
|precedingSSEstage = [[The Lake]]
|precedingSSEstage = [[The Lake]]
|followingSSEstage = [[The Battlefield Fortress]]
|followingSSEstage = [[The Battlefield Fortress]]
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'''The Ruined Zoo''' ({{ja|荒廃した動物園|Kouhaishita Doubutsuen}}, ''Ruined Zoo'') is the 7th stage in the [[Subspace Emissary]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
'''The Ruined Zoo''' ({{ja|荒廃した動物園|Kouhaishita Doubutsuen}}, ''Ruined Zoo'') is the seventh stage of the [[Subspace Emissary]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.


==Overview==
==Overview==
{{SSBB|Lucas}} is seen depressingly walking through an old and broken-down zoo. Before too long, [[Shadow Bugs]] fall from the sky, and form [[Primid]]s. Lucas gets scared, when suddenly, a [[Pig King Statue|giant Porky statue]] crashes down and chases after Lucas.
{{SSBB|Lucas}} is seen dejectedly walking through an old and broken-down zoo. Before too long, [[Shadow Bug]]s fall from the sky, and form [[Primid]]s. Lucas gets scared, when suddenly, a [[Pig King Statue|giant Porky statue]] crashes down and chases after Lucas.


The Ruined Zoo is a side scrolling area in which Lucas must run away from the Pig King Statue before he knocks him out. The camera scrolls forward (to the right) as the statue walks on. The higher the difficulty, the faster the statue will go. At one point, the statue will fall into the water; however, the statue re-spawns shortly thereafter by falling from the sky. When Lucas reaches the end, he trips and gets caught on a branch. Just when the Pig King Statue almost has him, {{SSBB|Ness}} arrives and destroys the statue, revealing [[Porky Minch]]. The two fight and defeat Porky, but {{SSBB|Wario}} appears and attempts to turn Ness into a trophy with his [[Dark Cannon]]. However, when Ness proves to be too difficult to hit, Wario sets his sights on Lucas instead. Noticing this, Ness sacrifices himself, pushing Lucas out of the way while he himself turns into a trophy. When Wario leaps from his perch to claim his prize, Lucas runs away in fear.  
The Ruined Zoo is a side scrolling area in which Lucas must run away from the Pig King Statue before he knocks him out. The camera scrolls forward (to the right) as the statue walks on. The higher the difficulty, the faster the statue will go. At one point, the statue will fall into the water; however, the statue respawns shortly thereafter by falling from the sky. When Lucas reaches the end, he trips and gets caught on a branch. Just when the Pig King Statue almost has him, {{SSBB|Ness}} arrives and destroys the statue, revealing [[Porky Minch]]. The two fight and defeat Porky, but {{SSBB|Wario}} appears and attempts to turn Ness into a trophy with his [[Dark Cannon]]. However, when Ness proves to be too difficult to hit, Wario sets his sights on Lucas instead. Noticing this, Ness sacrifices himself, pushing Lucas out of the way while he himself turns into a trophy. When Wario leaps from his perch to claim his prize, Lucas runs away in fear.  


He eventually runs into the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, who uses his {{SSBB|Squirtle}} to fight off oncoming Primids. Afterward, Lucas decides to stick with the Pokémon Trainer in order to save Ness and get revenge against Wario.
He eventually runs into the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}, who uses his {{SSBB|Squirtle}} to fight off oncoming Primids. Afterward, Lucas decides to stick with the Pokémon Trainer in order to save Ness and get revenge against Wario.


==Concept origin==
==Origin==
The first part of the level has many parallels to the portion of the "Revenge of Meta Knight" section of ''Kirby Super Star'' in which the player must run from the Heavy Lobster. Similarities include breakable obstructions, the pursuer destroying anything in its path, hitting switches to open doors in the player's way, momentary delays of the pursuer, and a boss fight at the end of the pursuit. The only major difference is that the ''Kirby Super Star'' level didn't feature any enemies other than the Heavy Lobster, while The Ruined Zoo features many enemies, such as Primids and Buckots.
[[File:PodunkZoo.png|thumb|Ninten in front of the {{s|wikibound|Choucream Zoo}} in ''Mother''.]]
The concept of characters from the ''Mother''/''EarthBound'' series exploring a ruined zoo may be based on the Choucream Zoo thrown into chaos in ''[[Mother]]'' by the forces of a Starman Jr. until the game's protagonist, Ninten, stops the Starman Jr. and restores order to the zoo.
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The concept of characters from the ''Mother''/''EarthBound'' series exploring a ruined zoo may be based on the Podunk Zoo thrown into chaos in ''[[Mother]]'' by the forces of a Starman Jr. until the game's protagonist, Ninten, stops the Starman Jr. and restores order to the zoo.
==Playable characters==
 
Playable for the full level:
==Playable Characters==
*{{SSBB|Lucas}} (Joins team after level)
*{{SSBB|Lucas}} (Joins team after level)
Only playable for the Porky battle:
*{{SSBB|Ness}}
*{{SSBB|Ness}}
Playable after the Porky battle:
*{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} (with Squirtle only) (Joins team after level)
*{{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}} (with Squirtle only) (Joins team after level)


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*[[Primid]]
*[[Primid]]
*[[Boom Primid]]
*[[Boom Primid]]
*[[Towtow]]
*[[Towtow]] (Only on Hard difficulty or higher)
*[[Auroros]]
*[[Auroros]]
*[[Glunder]]
*[[Glunder]]
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*[[Ticken]]  
*[[Ticken]]  
*[[Fire Primid]]
*[[Fire Primid]]
*[[Borboras]]


==Enemies introduced==
==Enemies introduced==
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==Bosses==
==Bosses==
*[[Porky Statue]]
*[[Porky]]
*[[Porky]]


==Music==
==Music==
*Before Lucas is introduced, a portion of ''[[List of SSBB Music (EarthBound series)#Mother 3 Love Theme|Mother 3 Love Theme]]'' can be heard.
*Before Lucas is introduced, a portion of ''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Mother 3 Love Theme}}'' can be heard.
*While running from the Porky Statue and while fighting Porky, ''[[List of SSBB Music (EarthBound series)#Porky's Theme|Porky's Theme]]'' plays.
*While running from the Porky Statue and while fighting Porky, ''{{SSBBMusicLink|EarthBound|Porky's Theme}}'' plays.
*During the first part of the section including Pokémon Trainer, ''[[List of SSBB Music (Pokémon series)#Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond/Pearl)|Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond/Pearl)]]'' plays.
*During the first part of the section including Pokémon Trainer, ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pokémon|Wild Pokémon Battle! (Diamond/Pearl)}}'' plays.
*During the second part of the section with Pokémon Trainer, ''[[List of SSBB Music (Pokémon series)#Team Galactic Battle!|Team Galactic Battle!]]'' plays.
*During the second part of the section with Pokémon Trainer, ''{{SSBBMusicLink|Pokémon|Team Galactic Battle!}}'' plays.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the only level in the Subspace Emissary where the player can control a hidden character (in this case, {{SSBB|Ness}}) during the level and not unlock them at the end.
*This is one of three levels (alongside [[Midair Stadium]] with {{SSBB|Mario}} and one of {{SSBB|Peach}} or {{SSBB|Zelda}} alongside [[The Jungle]] with {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}}) in the Subspace Emissary where the player can play as a character (in this case, {{SSBB|Ness}}) during the level and not unlock them at the end. As Ness is the only one of these to be an unlockable character in general, completing this level does not unlock him for other modes.
*A green [[Warp Pipe]] from the ''Mario'' series can be seen in the background.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:42, February 17, 2024

World of Trophies
The Ruined Zoo
Ness battles Porky Minch in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
EarthboundSymbol.svgSymbol of the Smash Bros. series.
Ness faces Porky Minch.
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Earthbound
Appears in Brawl
Availability Subspace Emissary and
Boss Battles only
Preceding SSE stage The Lake
Following SSE stage The Battlefield Fortress

The Ruined Zoo (荒廃した動物園, Ruined Zoo) is the seventh stage of the Subspace Emissary in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Overview[edit]

Lucas is seen dejectedly walking through an old and broken-down zoo. Before too long, Shadow Bugs fall from the sky, and form Primids. Lucas gets scared, when suddenly, a giant Porky statue crashes down and chases after Lucas.

The Ruined Zoo is a side scrolling area in which Lucas must run away from the Pig King Statue before he knocks him out. The camera scrolls forward (to the right) as the statue walks on. The higher the difficulty, the faster the statue will go. At one point, the statue will fall into the water; however, the statue respawns shortly thereafter by falling from the sky. When Lucas reaches the end, he trips and gets caught on a branch. Just when the Pig King Statue almost has him, Ness arrives and destroys the statue, revealing Porky Minch. The two fight and defeat Porky, but Wario appears and attempts to turn Ness into a trophy with his Dark Cannon. However, when Ness proves to be too difficult to hit, Wario sets his sights on Lucas instead. Noticing this, Ness sacrifices himself, pushing Lucas out of the way while he himself turns into a trophy. When Wario leaps from his perch to claim his prize, Lucas runs away in fear.

He eventually runs into the Pokémon Trainer, who uses his Squirtle to fight off oncoming Primids. Afterward, Lucas decides to stick with the Pokémon Trainer in order to save Ness and get revenge against Wario.

Origin[edit]

Podunk Zoo as it appears in EarthBound Beginnings. From the Starmen.Net guide.
Ninten in front of the Choucream Zoo in Mother.

The concept of characters from the Mother/EarthBound series exploring a ruined zoo may be based on the Choucream Zoo thrown into chaos in Mother by the forces of a Starman Jr. until the game's protagonist, Ninten, stops the Starman Jr. and restores order to the zoo.

Playable characters[edit]

Playable for the full level:

  • Lucas (Joins team after level)

Only playable for the Porky battle:

Playable after the Porky battle:

Returning enemies[edit]

Enemies introduced[edit]

Bosses[edit]

Music[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • This is one of three levels (alongside Midair Stadium with Mario and one of Peach or Zelda alongside The Jungle with Donkey Kong) in the Subspace Emissary where the player can play as a character (in this case, Ness) during the level and not unlock them at the end. As Ness is the only one of these to be an unlockable character in general, completing this level does not unlock him for other modes.