Mr. Game & Watch (SSBM): Difference between revisions

Mr. Game & Watch is currently ranked 19th in ''Melee''{{'}}s [[tier list]], at the bottom of the C- tier, which is his worst placement in the series. Mr. Game & Watch's positive attributes include extremely powerful KO moves that have a long duration as well as a slew of moderately effective special moves, two of which ([[Judge|Judgment]] and [[Oil Panic]]) can [[OHKO]]. However, Mr. Game & Watch's flaws are due to how he was translated to ''Melee''; he has a bad approach due to his slow overall speed, and outside of his throws, his neutral game is rather predictable. His high [[hitstun]] and frailty also make him an easy target for combos. Mr. Game & Watch also has the dubious distinction of being the only character in the game who cannot [[L-cancel]] most of his aerial attacks, and is considered to have the worst [[shield]] in the game, as it fails to completely cover his entire body after even slight damage. All of this gives him very poor matchups against a majority of the cast, especially against higher-tiered characters.

==How to unlock==

==Attributes==

Mr. Game & Watch also suffers due to his ability to be easily combo'd; his light weight and high periods of hitstun makes him a viable target for combos and juggles, and his light weight also makes him very easy to KO, only making him more vulnerable.

==Moveset==

|game=SSBM

|neutralcount=1

|neutralinf=y

|neutral1dmg=3%

|neutralinfdmg=3% (loop)

|neutraldesc=Pulls out an insecticide pump and presses on it, shooting a puff of insecticide out. If the button is mashed, Mr. Game & Watch will fire the insecticide repeatedly. Originates from ''Greenhouse''.

|ftiltdmg=10%

|ftiltdesc=Thrusts a chair forwards. Has a long range, but significant starting lag. Originates from ''Lion''.

|utiltdmg=9%

|utiltdesc=Pulls out a number one flag and waves it upwards. A good move for juggling. Originates from ''Flagman''.

|dtiltdmg=12% (grounded), 9% (aerial)

|dtiltdesc=Flips a manhole cover in front of him. Good vertical knockback, dealing more damage and knockback on a grounded opponent. Valuable combo starter at low percentages, and can KO above 100%. Originates from ''Manhole''.

|dashdmg=9%

|dashdesc=Puts on a helmet and charges forwards. Low knockback and sends opponents behind him. Good for racking up damage. Originates from ''Helmet''.

|fsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}} (torch clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (body clean), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|6}} (late)

|fsmashdesc=Pulls out a torch and swings it forwards. Very powerful, often KO'ing lightweights at 70%. In terms of knockback (not KO percentage), it is the third most powerful side smash in the game (along with Captain Falcon). Otherwise (due to its diagonal knockback), it is the 11th most powerful side smash in the game. This is Mr. Game & Watch`s most reliable smash attack, as it is faster and stronger than his other two smash attacks. The move lasts for a second after it is executed, where the opponent can still get hit. Originates from ''Fire Attack''.

|usmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|18}}

|usmashdesc=With a diving helmet on, leans backwards, then swings his head forwards. Has some start-up lag but also has high knockback, as well as a long duration. Mr. Game & Watch's head is intangible while the hitboxes are active, however due to a developer oversight his nose lacks intangibility, making the head intangibility useless. Originates from ''Octopus''.

|dsmashdmg={{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (hammers), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|10}} (handles)

|dsmashdesc=Pulls out two hammers and swings them down on both of his sides. If the opponent is hit on the tips of the hammers, the opponent is hit upwards with high knockback ([[sweetspot]]), but if the enemy is hit with the handles, they are very feebly propelled horizontally. Its power is comparable to Bowser`s down smash. Originates from ''Vermin''.

|nairdmg=16%

|nairdesc=Opens up a parachute. High horizontal knockback (can KO under 125%), but comes with a bit of start-up lag. Its hitbox covers all sides of Mr. Game & Watch. This attack cannot be L-canceled, though its landing lag is rather short (15 frames). Overall the most powerful neutral aerial in Melee and is one the most powerful aerials in the game. Originates from ''Parachute''. This was fused with his recovery, ''[[Fire]]'' in later games.

|fairdmg=16% (clean), 6% (late)

|fairdesc=Pulls out a box in front of himself. If the initial hit connects, it has high damage, but only the lingering sourspot hits, the opponent will only receive minor damage with very low knockback. According to the official ''Melee'' website, this move originates from ''Mario's Cement Factory''. However, the object looks closer to the boxes from the ''Game & Watch'' version of ''Mario Bros.''

|bairdmg=5% (4 hits), 3% (landing)

|bairdesc=Thrusts a river turtle backwards, which bites many times. A multi-hitting move, with all hits dealing light knockback. Like his neutral and up aerials, cannot be L-canceled. All hits deal approximately up to 18.65% due to [[stale move negation]]. Originates from ''Turtle Bridge''.

|uairdmg=7% (hit 1), 9% (hit 2)

|uairdesc=Blows upwards twice. The second hit has medium knockback. The first hit has knockback growth, which makes it less likely to lead into the second hit at higher percentages. However, the second hit can be landed without the first hit, if timed correctly. Like his neutral and back aerial, cannot be L-canceled. Both hits deal approximately 15.19% if they connect. Originates from ''Spitball Sparky''.

|dairdmg= 14% (sweetspot), 13% (sourspot), 6% (landing)

|grabdesc=

|pummeldmg=3%

|pummeldesc=Pulls out a bell and hits the opponent with it. Somewhat slow for a pummel. Originates from the Game & Watch's alarm feature.

|fthrowdmg=8%

|fthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent forwards. Originates from ''Ball''.

|bthrowdmg=8%

|bthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent backwards. Originates from ''Ball''.

|uthrowdmg=8%

|uthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent upwards. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.

|dthrowdmg=8%

|dthrowdesc=Juggles the enemy as a ball, then launches the opponent a short distance in the air. Can chaingrab fastfallers. Originates from ''Ball''.

| #9 || 32% || A very, very high knockback attack that was designed to be similar to the [[home-run bat]]. While this attack is not a [[OHKO]] move, it can [[KO]] foes with single digit damages. The attack does, however, have a smaller hitbox.

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===[[Announcer]] call===

===[[Taunt]]===

===[[Idle pose]]===

:''See also: [[:Category:Mr. Game & Watch players (SSBM)]]''

===Tier placement and history===