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The stage is commonly [[Banned stage|banned]] in N64 Backroom [[tournament]]s, mostly because of the acid that interferes with usual [[gameplay]], due to being able to [[star KO]] at unexpected moments and covering up parts of the stage, forcing opponents to run and jump to avoid it. This can also cause the fighting space on the stage to become extremely small. In addition, the occasionally awkward camera angles making gameplay more difficult for most. However, the stage is sometimes allowed in non-official tournaments on behalf of its size, ideal for aerial [[combo]]s. It is also occasionally allowed as a counterpick over [[Peach's Castle]] due to the larger size. | The stage is commonly [[Banned stage|banned]] in N64 Backroom [[tournament]]s, mostly because of the acid that interferes with usual [[gameplay]], due to being able to [[star KO]] at unexpected moments and covering up parts of the stage, forcing opponents to run and jump to avoid it. This can also cause the fighting space on the stage to become extremely small. In addition, the occasionally awkward camera angles making gameplay more difficult for most. However, the stage is sometimes allowed in non-official tournaments on behalf of its size, ideal for aerial [[combo]]s. It is also occasionally allowed as a counterpick over [[Peach's Castle]] due to the larger size. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== |
Revision as of 21:29, September 29, 2018
Planet Zebes | |
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Planet Zebes in Super Smash Bros. | |
Universe | Metroid |
Appears in | SSB |
Availability | Starter |
Tracks available | Track #8 |
Article on Metroid Wiki | Zebes |
“ | Anyone who touches the ebbing and flowing sea of acid on the planet's surface will be severely damaged. | ” |
—Super Smash Bros's instruction manual |
Planet Zebes (惑星ゼーベス, Planet Zebes) serves as the lone Metroid installment stage for Super Smash Bros.
This is the home stage of Samus Aran. It is technically also considered Captain Falcon's home stage, as he is fought here to be unlocked.
Wavers and Ridley can occasionally be spotted flying in the background.
Layout
Planet Zebes consists of a rough, jagged base, three main platforms (one of which is sloped at an angle), and one smaller platform ascending and descending to the far right of the stage. Hazardous acid surges below, periodically submerging most of the base and two of the three platforms, though never rising high enough to reach the topmost platform.
Touching the acid results in damage and serious knockback, capably KOing a player if their damage meter is high. It can also however be used strategically as a means of salvage if risen enough; in the event of a player being knocked off of the stage and into the acid, it will launch them skyward, allowing them to reuse their recovery or simply fall back onto the stage. Obtaining a Starman (or any form of strong knockback resistance or immunity) grants invulnerability to the acid, allowing the player to walk through it with no obstruction. However, if, while invincible, the player falls off the stage and through the acid, they will self-destruct. It will not "bump" the player up, as they are immune to its burn.
Tournament legality
The stage is commonly banned in N64 Backroom tournaments, mostly because of the acid that interferes with usual gameplay, due to being able to star KO at unexpected moments and covering up parts of the stage, forcing opponents to run and jump to avoid it. This can also cause the fighting space on the stage to become extremely small. In addition, the occasionally awkward camera angles making gameplay more difficult for most. However, the stage is sometimes allowed in non-official tournaments on behalf of its size, ideal for aerial combos. It is also occasionally allowed as a counterpick over Peach's Castle due to the larger size.
Origin
This stage is very loosely based on Zebes, the planet on which Metroid and Super Metroid are set. A clear reference is the yellow acid featured in some rooms in Metroid. The acid rising up and down in this stage is a reference to Super Metroid, where the lava in some Norfair and Tourian rooms would rise after earthquakes. The platforms that appear to be composed of green bubbles with red highlights are a direct reference to the aesthetics of Norfair in both games.
Ridley, leader of the Space Pirates who has appeared in the majority of Metroid games as a reoccurring boss, occasionally flies in the background. Wavers, flying enemies appearing in numerous Metroid games, also occasionally appear in the background. Both Ridley and the Wavers are based on their appearances in Super Metroid.
Trivia
- Planet Zebes and Sector Z are the only Smash 64 stages to not return in any future game.
- Planet Zebes and Pyrosphere are the only Metroid stages that do not appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Stages in Super Smash Bros. | |
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Starter stages | Congo Jungle · Dream Land · Hyrule Castle · Peach's Castle · Planet Zebes · Saffron City · Sector Z · Yoshi's Island |
Unlockable stage | Mushroom Kingdom |
Metroid universe | |
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Fighters | Samus (SSB · SSBM · SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Zero Suit Samus (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) · Ridley (SSBU) · Dark Samus (SSBU) |
Assist Trophies | Metroid · Dark Samus · Mother Brain |
Bosses | Ridley · Meta Ridley |
Stages | Planet Zebes · Brinstar · Brinstar Depths · Frigate Orpheon · Norfair · Pyrosphere Brinstar Escape Shaft (Adventure Mode) |
Item | Screw Attack · Power Suit Piece |
Enemies | Geemer · Kihunter · Metroid · Reo · FG II-Graham · Joulion · Zero |
Other | Gunship · Kraid |
Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBM · SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
Masterpieces | Metroid · Super Metroid |