Dragon Quest (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
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The following content are media from the Dragon Quest universe that appeared throughout the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The latest game represented in this universe is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition, released on September 27, 2019.
Media with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series
Dragon Quest
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
- Sizz, Sizzle, Snooze, Heal, and Zoom, spells from Hero's Command Selection, first appeared in this game.
- Solo's alternate color scheme resembles the Hero from this game. His Slime earring is also replaced with a Metal Slime.
- Erdrick Equipment appears as a costume for the Mii Swordfighter.
- Slime appears in one of the Hero's taunts, and in a victory screen.
- Slime also appears as a headgear for the Mii Fighters.
- Stage Elements:
- Slime appears in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.
- Spirits:
- Music:
- "Victory! Hero": An excerpt from the recurring "Overture" theme, first appearing in this game.
- Other:
- Dragon Quest's series symbol is taken from the Mark of Erdrick, which first appeared in this game.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
- Playable Characters:
- Stages:
- Yggdrasil first appeared in this game.
- Stage Elements:
- Liquid Metal Slimes sometimes appear in the background of Yggdrasil's Altar.
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
- Playable Characters:
- The male Hero from this game, Erdrick (also referred to as Arusu), appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
- Hero's neutral special Frizz along with its stronger variant, Frizzle, were introduced in this game.
- Hero's side special Zap along with its strongest variant, Kazap, were introduced in this game.
- The stronger variations of Hero's up special, Swoosh and Kaswoosh, were introduced in this game.
- Bang, Whack, Oomph, Acceleratle, Kaclang, and Bounce debuted in this game.
- The Martial Artist class debuted in this game, and appears as a costume for the Mii Brawler.
- Stage Elements:
- Mimics, enemies that first debuted in this game, make an appearance on Yggdrasil's Altar, sometimes replacing regular treasure chests.
- Music:
- "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The main overworld theme.
- "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The main battle theme.
Dragon Quest III Symphonic Suite
- Music:
- "Roto": The orchestrated track of "Overture" arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in-game.
- "Adventure": The orchestrated track arranged by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra was also used for Hero's reveal trailer during E3 2019, although it is not available in-game.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
- Playable Characters:
- The male Hero from this game, commonly referred to as Solo, appears as a costume for the playable Hero.
- Spirits:
- King Slime appears as a spirit.
- Music:
- "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The main battle theme.
- "Wagon Wheel's March": The overworld theme from the game's last chapter, if the player chose Solo or Sofia as the leading team.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
- Gigaslash first appeared in this game.
- Erdrick's alternate color scheme resembles the Hero from this game.
- Spirits:
- The Great Sabrecub and Great Sabrecat appear as spirits.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
- Flame Slash, Kacrackle Slash, Metal Slash, Hatchet Man, and Magic Burst all debuted in this game.
- Eight's alternate color scheme resembles Terry from this game.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (Super Famicom)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
- Playable Characters:
- Music:
- "War Cry": The main battle theme.
- "Marching through the Fields": The overworld theme when riding a Great Sabrecat, uses the synthetized arrangement sourced from the 3DS version.
- Spirits:
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (Nintendo DS)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
- The first half of Hero's side tilt resembles Blockenspiel, which debuted in this title.
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory
Fortune Street
Dragon Quest X
- Playable Characters:
- The Hero from this game makes a cameo in Gigaslash.
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (Mobile)
Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
- Music:
- "Victory! Hero": The synthetized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "Adventure - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthetized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III": The synthetized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "Battle for the Glory - DRAGON QUEST IV": The synthetized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
- "War Cry": The synthetized arrangement of this track, sourced from this game.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Worth noting is the fact that all content from Dragon Quest XI is instead said to be sourced from Dragon Quest XI S, the definitive version of the game initially released for the Nintendo Switch. The reason is likely because the only other Nintendo console that it released on, the Nintendo 3DS, was a Japan-only release. It was also done to promote the game before it was released.
- Playable Characters:
- Stages:
- Stage elements:
- Cetacea, a major character from the game, makes a cameo appearance on Yggdrasil's Altar.
- Spirits:
- The main cast from Dragon Quest XI, barring the Hero himself, Cetacea, and Tockles appear as spirits.
- Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI) uses artwork from this game.
- Music:
- "The Hero Goes Forth with a Determination": The initial overworld theme for Act 1, uses the synthetized arrangement sourced from this game.
- "Unflinchable Courage": The main battle theme, uses the synthetized arrangement sourced from this game.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition
- Playable Characters:
- Mitsuki Saiga, the Luminary's Japanese voice actress from this updated Nintendo Switch rerelease, reprises her role in all regions.
Dragon Quest universe | |
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Fighter | Hero (SSBU) (XI, III, IV, VIII) |
Stage | Yggdrasil's Altar |
Other | Hero (I, II, V, VI, VII, IX, X) · Martial Artist · Mimic · Slime · Veronica |
Spirits | Spirits |
Music | Ultimate |