Congratulations screen

The congratulations screen is a static image that is shown after the credits in the international versions of Super Smash Bros., all versions of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and after the Character Roll Call in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In Super Smash Bros., the screen depicts a scene relating to the character that was used to complete the mode, while in Melee onwards, the screen depicts a screenshot of the character in gameplay, which is often intended to be humorous.

Each character has one Congratulations screen in Super Smash Bros., from the 1P Game; three in Melee (one each for Classic, Adventure, and All-Star modes); two in Brawl (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); two in each version of SSB4 (one each for Classic and All-Star modes); and one in Ultimate, for Classic Mode. Additionally, Brawl has five Congratulations screens in Boss Battles, depending on what difficulty is chosen.

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

The official Japanese Super Smash Bros. website includes a gallery of all of the congratulations images and credits who made each image, though only indirectly.^[1] The credits here are matched to the in-game staff credits, with the exception of "Kita", who is not credited.

Captain Falcon, by Kunio Watanabe (Opening, Etc. Designer)^[2]
Donkey Kong, by Tsuyoshi Wakayama (Chief Designer)^[3]
Fox, by Tadashi Hashikura (Field Designer)^[4]
Jigglypuff, by Satoko Nakamura (Item, Effect Designer)^[5]
Kirby, by Masahiro Sakurai (Director)^[6]
Link, by Junsuke Sugiura (Model & Motion Designer)
Luigi, by Hitoshi Kikkawa (Motion & Model Designer)^[7]
Mario, by Kita (Temp Support Designer)^[8]
Ness, by Ashura Benimaru (Creatures, Inc. Support Team Leader)^[9]
Pikachu, by Shigeru Hashiguchi (Accessories, Etc. Designer)^[10]
Samus, by Junsuke Sugiura and Shigeru Hashiguchi^[11]
Yoshi, by Michiko Takahashi (Select Screen & Map Designer)^[12]

References[edit]

^ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/CongraLayout.html
^ The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style of F-Zero X. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from the back of the game's Japanese box art and were originally used as an unlockable title screen (archive).
^ The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from Donkey Kong Country.
^ References the original North American box art of Star Fox.
^ A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.
^ Sakurai stated that he created Kirby's ending graphic in just under two hours.[1] The intersecting "KIRBY" text is intended to resemble the Super Smash Bros. logo.
^ A reference to the EarthBound series, where the text SMAAAASH!! would appear when performing a critical hit.
^ "Kita" is presumably Kenichiro Kita, a HAL Laboratory designer who would also work on character modeling for Melee.
^ References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from EarthBound. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.
^ The models of Venusaur, Clefairy, Onix, and Chansey are taken directly from Pokémon Stadium.
^ The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the Metroid series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.
^ May reference the premise of Yoshi's Story, where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the Yoshi's Island stage and prominently features a lock on the book that is present as a background detail on the stage.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Classic[edit]

Adventure[edit]

Bowser^[1]
Captain Falcon
Donkey Kong^[2]
Dr. Mario^[3]
Falco
Fox
Ganondorf
Ice Climbers^[4]
Jigglypuff
Kirby
Link^[5]
Luigi
Mario^[6]
Marth
Mewtwo^[7]
Mr. Game & Watch
Ness
Peach
Pichu
Pikachu
Roy
Samus^[8]
Yoshi^[9]
Young Link
Zelda/Sheik^[10]

References[edit]

^ Evokes a humorous expression that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.
^ A parody of March of Progress, a scientific illustration that showcases human evolution.
^ A reference to Nurse Toadstool in the Dr. Mario games.
^ References the effect that air pollution has on the Earth's polar regions.
^ References the Swiss folktale of William Tell, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.
^ References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.
^ References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in Mewtwo Strikes Back, which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.
^ References the climax of most classic Metroid titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.
^ References Yoshi's first appearance in Super Mario World where Mario could ride on his back.
^ References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.
^ Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie The Matrix, where the main character, Neo, enters bullet time and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.
^ References Link's encounter with King Dodongo or Volvagia in Ocarina of Time.
^ Possibly a reference to the Godzilla franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.
^ References the three Golden Goddesses after which Zelda's spells are named: Din (red), Nayru (blue), and Farore (green)

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Classic[edit]

Bowser

[1] ttps://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/CongraLayout.html

[2] The artwork of Captain Falcon greatly resembles the art style of F-Zero X. The comic panels that make up the backdrop are directly taken from the back of the game's Japanese box art and were originally used as an unlockable title screen (archive).

[3] The renders of Donkey Kong are taken directly from Donkey Kong Country.

[4] References the original North American box art of Star Fox.

[5] A reference to how Jigglypuff is a Balloon Pokémon.

[6] Sakurai stated that he created Kirby's ending graphic in just under two hours.[1] The intersecting "KIRBY" text is intended to resemble the Super Smash Bros. logo.

[7] A reference to the EarthBound series, where the text SMAAAASH!! would appear when performing a critical hit.

[8] "Kita" is presumably Kenichiro Kita, a HAL Laboratory designer who would also work on character modeling for Melee.

[9] References the following three aspects: the Runaway Five are seen complimenting the player, Fourside is being attacked by saucers resembling the opening scene for the game, and the same clay models for Ness and his companions are reused from EarthBound. Additionally, the Frankystein Mark II and an Ultimate Octobot can be seen in the background.

[10] The models of Venusaur, Clefairy, Onix, and Chansey are taken directly from Pokémon Stadium.

[11] The reflection in Samus's visor depicts her helmetless, as a reference to how she removes her armor in several games of the Metroid series upon clearing them in a certain amount of time.

[12] May reference the premise of Yoshi's Story, where Baby Bowser cursed Yoshi's Island into becoming a pop-up book. The design closely resembles the layout of the Yoshi's Island stage and prominently features a lock on the book that is present as a background detail on the stage.

[13] Evokes a humorous expression that supposes the world is carried by an infinite stack of turtles.

[14] A parody of March of Progress, a scientific illustration that showcases human evolution.

[15] A reference to Nurse Toadstool in the Dr. Mario games.

[16] References the effect that air pollution has on the Earth's polar regions.

[17] References the Swiss folktale of William Tell, an archer who was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head.

[18] References how Mario blushes or gets embarrassed when Peach kisses him.

[19] References the results of Mewtwo's awakening and subsequent attack in Mewtwo Strikes Back, which left a laboratory engulfed in flames.

[20] References the climax of most classic Metroid titles where Samus has to escape before the planet explodes.

[21] References Yoshi's first appearance in Super Mario World where Mario could ride on his back.

[22] References the purported ability of ninjas being able to block swinging swords with their bare hands.

[23] Resembles a famous scene in the 1999 movie The Matrix, where the main character, Neo, enters bullet time and dodges the bullets by bending over backwards.

[24] References Link's encounter with King Dodongo or Volvagia in Ocarina of Time.

[25] Possibly a reference to the Godzilla franchise, as Yoshi is portrayed as a giant dinosaur rampaging throughout the city.

[26] References the three Golden Goddesses after which Zelda's spells are named: Din (red), Nayru (blue), and Farore (green)

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Contents

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

References[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Classic[edit]

Adventure[edit]

All-Star[edit]

References[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Classic[edit]