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===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Captain Falcon (SSB)}} | {{Main|Captain Falcon (SSB)}} | ||
[[File:Captain Falcon SSB.gif| | [[File:Captain Falcon SSB.gif|90px|left|thumb|Captain Falcon's appearance in ''SSB''.]] | ||
Captain Falcon has appeared in the ''Smash Bros.'' series from [[Super Smash Bros.|the start]], but as his incarnation from ''F-Zero X'' for N64. He is an unlockable fighter, and his unlocking condition is for the player to complete the One-Player mode within 20 minutes, and defeat him in a match to earn him. He does not make an appearance in the game's One-Player mode. His entrance into a battle is to zoom in on the [[Blue Falcon]] and park for him to jump out, and the machine zooms into the background to vanish. One of his alternate costumes is colored to resemble [[Blood Falcon]]. | |||
Captain Falcon's special moves are the [[Falcon Punch]], his [[neutral special move]], a slow but powerful charge-up punch attack; the [[Falcon Dive]], his [[up special move|up special]], a repeatable move involving a jump upward, grabbing any opponent he comes in contact with, followed by an explosion of sorts; and the [[Falcon Kick]], his [[down special move|down special]], a | Captain Falcon's special moves are the [[Falcon Punch]], his [[neutral special move]], a slow but powerful charge-up punch attack; the [[Falcon Dive]], his [[up special move|up special]], a repeatable move involving a jump upward, grabbing any opponent he comes in contact with, followed by an explosion of sorts; and the [[Falcon Kick]], his [[down special move|down special]], a maneuver where he shoots downward from midair or forward on the ground with a flaming kick extended. | ||
Captain Falcon is 4th on the ''SSB'' [[tier list]] for powerful and | Captain Falcon is 4th on the ''SSB'' [[tier list]] for powerful and swift fighting ability. His dash is the fastest in the game, and his combo ability and grabbing ability are both nearly as good. He is heavy and thus harder to KO, his aerial attacks feature low lag, his up special is usefully deceptive, his [[short hop]] is good, and he can spike. However, he lacks a quick KO move, any sort projectile, and has a bad recovery, leading to him being vulnerable to combos due to his large size. For this he must be able to short hop extremely well. But Captain Falcon in this game is famous for his versatility as both an offensive character and a counter-attacking character. | ||
His in-game description is as follows: | His in-game description is as follows: | ||
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{{Main|Captain Falcon (SSBM)}} | {{Main|Captain Falcon (SSBM)}} | ||
[[File:Captain Falcon SSBM.jpg| | [[File:Captain Falcon SSBM.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Captain Falcon's appearance in ''Melee''.]] | ||
Captain Falcon makes a return appearance in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|the sequel]], still in his incarnation from ''F-Zero X''. This time, he is a [[starter]] character, and as before, one of his alternate costumes is [[Blood Falcon]] in both coloration and the logo on his suit's back. His new [[side special move]] is the [[Raptor Boost]], a rushing uppercut attack. Newcomer {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} is a clone of Falcon due to their similar moves, but they have different animations for several attacks. | |||
Captain Falcon ranks 7th on the ''Melee'' [[Smash Back Room]] [[tier list]]. Captain Falcon remains the most manoeuvrable character in the game, with the fastest running speed which lends itself to a fast and long [[Dash-dancing|dash-dance]] as well as a short hop that can cover great distances, a high falling speed, and the longest [[moonwalk]]. This complements his attacks well, particularly his aerial attacks: his [[forward aerial]], called the [[Knee Smash]], is a powerful, low-trajectory finisher, and his aerial attacks in general are low-lag and good at comboing in tandem with his [[throw]]s. Despite this strong aerial moveset, Falcon's ground attacks are generally slow and lack range, which is exacerbated by his lack of [[projectile]]s. Captain Falcon is a [[fastfaller]] which lends him the game's highest resistance to attacks of vertical trajectory, making him resistant to upward KO's but vulnerable to combos. Since his up special can not attack targets who may be hanging on a ledge, he can be easily [[edge-guard]]ed. | Captain Falcon ranks 7th on the ''Melee'' [[Smash Back Room]] [[tier list]]. Captain Falcon remains the most manoeuvrable character in the game, with the fastest running speed which lends itself to a fast and long [[Dash-dancing|dash-dance]] as well as a short hop that can cover great distances, a high falling speed, and the longest [[moonwalk]]. This complements his attacks well, particularly his aerial attacks: his [[forward aerial]], called the [[Knee Smash]], is a powerful, low-trajectory finisher, and his aerial attacks in general are low-lag and good at comboing in tandem with his [[throw]]s. Despite this strong aerial moveset, Falcon's ground attacks are generally slow and lack range, which is exacerbated by his lack of [[projectile]]s. Captain Falcon is a [[fastfaller]] which lends him the game's highest resistance to attacks of vertical trajectory, making him resistant to upward KO's but vulnerable to combos. Since his up special can not attack targets who may be hanging on a ledge, he can be easily [[edge-guard]]ed. | ||
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:*''[[F-Zero]]'', 8/91 | :*''[[F-Zero]]'', 8/91 | ||
<gallery name="Captain Falcon ''Melee'' trophies"> | <gallery name="Captain Falcon ''Melee'' trophies" widths="150x150" heights="150"> | ||
File:Captain Falcon Trophy Melee.png|Classic Mode trophy | File:Captain Falcon Trophy Melee.png|Classic Mode trophy | ||
File:Captain Falcon Trophy (Smash).png|Adventure Mode trophy | File:Captain Falcon Trophy (Smash).png|Adventure Mode trophy | ||
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''== | ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''== | ||
[[File:Captain Falcon SSBB.jpg| | [[File:Captain Falcon SSBB.jpg|175px|thumb|Captain Falcon appearance in ''Brawl'']] | ||
===As a playable character=== | ===As a playable character=== | ||
{{Main|Captain Falcon (SSBB)}} | {{Main|Captain Falcon (SSBB)}} | ||
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Falcon's position has fallen from one of the highest in ''SSB'' and ''Melee'' to one of the lowest in the [[tier list]] in ''Brawl''. He ranks 34th on the current ''Brawl'' tier list because his power and speed were reduced, the physics changes have severely hindered his efficiency, and his [[forward aerial]], the [[Knee Smash]], is now harder to [[sweet spot (hitbox)|sweet spot]]. | Falcon's position has fallen from one of the highest in ''SSB'' and ''Melee'' to one of the lowest in the [[tier list]] in ''Brawl''. He ranks 34th on the current ''Brawl'' tier list because his power and speed were reduced, the physics changes have severely hindered his efficiency, and his [[forward aerial]], the [[Knee Smash]], is now harder to [[sweet spot (hitbox)|sweet spot]]. | ||
[[File:Captain Falcon - Brawl Trophy.png|left| | [[File:Captain Falcon - Brawl Trophy.png|left|100px|thumb]] | ||
===Trophy=== | ===Trophy=== | ||
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (F-Zero series)}} | {{main|List of SSBB trophies (F-Zero series)}} | ||
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''A skilled F-Zero pilot and resourceful bounty hunter. All that's known of his past is that he hails from Port Town. He's won fame and fortune outracing his opponents in his beloved Blue Falcon. His incredible athleticism and never-say-die attitude makes him the pilot to turn to in times of trouble.'' | ''A skilled F-Zero pilot and resourceful bounty hunter. All that's known of his past is that he hails from Port Town. He's won fame and fortune outracing his opponents in his beloved Blue Falcon. His incredible athleticism and never-say-die attitude makes him the pilot to turn to in times of trouble.'' | ||
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=[[F-Zero]]|console2=GC|game2=F-Zero GX}} | {{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=[[F-Zero]]|console2=GC|game2=F-Zero GX}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It is unknown how Captain Falcon gained his moves and why they have [[flame|fire]] and [[electric]] effects, as he was only designed as a racer. His special moves are mostly related to falcons, relating to his name. Similar fighting tactics are seen in the comic that came in the F-Zero instruction manual (SNES). | *It is unknown how Captain Falcon gained his moves and why they have [[flame|fire]] and [[electric]] effects, as he was only designed as a racer. His special moves are mostly related to falcons, relating to his name. Similar fighting tactics are seen in the comic that came in the F-Zero instruction manual (SNES). | ||
