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|name = Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) | |name = Robotic Operating Buddy (R.O.B.) | ||
|image = [[File:Robotic Operating Buddy.jpg|250px|R.O.B.]] | |image = [[File:Robotic Operating Buddy.jpg|250px|R.O.B.]] | ||
|caption = [[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px]]<br /> | |caption = [[File:ROBSymbol.svg|50px]]<br /> R.O.B. sporting his Western color scheme. | ||
|universe = ''[[R.O.B. (universe)|R.O.B.]]'' | |universe = ''[[R.O.B. (universe)|R.O.B.]]'' | ||
|firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}'' (as a game peripheral, 1985)<br/>''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' (in-game cameo, 1997) | |firstgame = ''{{s|wikipedia|Stack-Up}}'' (as a game peripheral, 1985)<br/>''{{s|wikirby|Kirby's Dream Land 3}}'' (in-game cameo, 1997) | ||
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'''R'''obotic '''O'''perating '''B'''uddy (or '''R.O.B.''' for short), released in Japan as the {{nihongo|'''Family Computer Robot'''|ファミリーコンピュータ ロボット|Famirī Konpyūta Robotto|lead=yes}} (or '''Robot''' for short), is an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). R.O.B. was intended to be disguised as a toy, rather than being directly tied to video games, due to toy stores' avoidance of video games after the video game crash of 1983. | |||
==Character description== | ==Character description== | ||
[[File:ROBr.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:ROBr.jpg|thumb|left|R.O.B. sporting his Japanese color scheme.]] | ||
R.O.B. was originally advertised as a toy in order to get toy stores to alleviate retail fears following the {{s|wikipedia|North American video game crash of 1983}}. R.O.B. was compatible with two games, ''[[Gyromite]]'' and ''Stack-Up'', although the player did not necessarily need R.O.B. to play the games. Despite this, he still remained a key figure in [[Nintendo]]'s attempt to keep the video game industry alive. | R.O.B. was originally advertised as a toy in order to get toy stores to alleviate retail fears following the {{s|wikipedia|North American video game crash of 1983}}. R.O.B. was compatible with two games, ''[[Gyromite]]'' and ''Stack-Up'', although the player did not necessarily need R.O.B. to play the games. Despite this, he still remained a key figure in [[Nintendo]]'s attempt to keep the video game industry alive. | ||
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Despite only appearing as a game peripheral, R.O.B. has made many appearances in games, either by merely making a cameo or appearing as a full-fledged character. His earliest in-game cameo was in ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Land 3|Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', where there is a stage in which [[Kirby]] must complete puzzles in various rooms to collect pieces of R.O.B. for Professor Hector, R.O.B.'s creator in ''Gyromite'', so that R.O.B. can be rebuilt. | Despite only appearing as a game peripheral, R.O.B. has made many appearances in games, either by merely making a cameo or appearing as a full-fledged character. His earliest in-game cameo was in ''[[wikirby:Kirby's Dream Land 3|Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', where there is a stage in which [[Kirby]] must complete puzzles in various rooms to collect pieces of R.O.B. for Professor Hector, R.O.B.'s creator in ''Gyromite'', so that R.O.B. can be rebuilt. | ||
R.O.B.'s head appears as treasure in ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'' and is known as the "[[pikipedia:Remembered Old Buddy|Remembered Old Buddy]]". Similarly to how his head is a collectable treasure, R.O.B.'s status as a collectable is referenced in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', where he makes a cameo in his entirety in the {{s|zeldawiki|Curiosity Shop}}, | R.O.B.'s head appears as treasure in ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'' and is known as the "[[pikipedia:Remembered Old Buddy|Remembered Old Buddy]]". Similarly to how his head is a collectable treasure, R.O.B.'s status as a collectable is referenced in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D}}'', where he makes a cameo in his entirety in the {{s|zeldawiki|Curiosity Shop}}. However, he can only be seen to the right of the counter when looking from the backroom and he cannot be purchased. Robotic cranes designed in R.O.B.'s image can be seen in the ''F-Zero GX'' course [[Port Town Aero Dive]], which can also be seen in the ''[[Brawl]]'' stage of the same name. | ||
''[[supermariowiki:Mario Kart DS|Mario Kart DS]]'' notably marked the first time that R.O.B. made the transition into being a full-fledged character | ''[[supermariowiki:Mario Kart DS|Mario Kart DS]]'' notably marked the first time that R.O.B. made the transition into being a full-fledged video game character. He appeared as an unlockable driver, complete with his own signature karts, one of which resembles his stand for ''Stack-Up''. | ||
However, the [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'' series]] in particular has been tied with R.O.B. closer than any other Nintendo series. [[lylatwiki:ROB 64|ROB 64]] references R.O.B. both in name and as a robotic assistant, due to his status as the pilot of the Great Fox, the Star Fox team's battleship and base of operations. R.O.B. himself also appears as a boss in the ''Star Fox''-based levels in 9-Volt's stage in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''. Lastly, ''Star Fox Zero'' and ''Star Fox Guard'' both feature robots that are almost identical to R.O.B. ''Zero'' features Direct-i, who is tethered to the Gyrowing and functions similarly to ROB 64 and R.O.B. himself by being an assistant to the player, courtesy of its ability to hack into computer terminals and its ability to fire lasers from its eyes. Conversely, ''Guard'' features the A.T.K. Unit, which is one of the "combat class" robots in the game that threaten the player's mining facilities. | However, the [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'' series]] in particular has been tied with R.O.B. closer than any other Nintendo series. [[lylatwiki:ROB 64|ROB 64]] references R.O.B. both in name and as a robotic assistant, due to his status as the pilot of the Great Fox, the Star Fox team's battleship and base of operations. R.O.B. himself also appears as a boss in the ''Star Fox''-based levels in 9-Volt's stage in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''. Lastly, ''Star Fox Zero'' and ''Star Fox Guard'' both feature robots that are almost identical to R.O.B. ''Zero'' features Direct-i, who is tethered to the Gyrowing and functions similarly to ROB 64 and R.O.B. himself by being an assistant to the player, courtesy of its ability to hack into computer terminals and its ability to fire lasers from its eyes. Conversely, ''Guard'' features the A.T.K. Unit, which is one of the "combat class" robots in the game that threaten the player's mining facilities. | ||
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[[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|thumb|150px|left|R.O.B.'s artwork in ''Brawl'']] | [[File:R.O.B. SSBB.jpg|thumb|150px|left|R.O.B.'s artwork in ''Brawl'']] | ||
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSBB)}} | {{Main|R.O.B. (SSBB)}} | ||
R.O.B. is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | R.O.B. is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. R.O.B. sports his Japanese color scheme of white and red, though one of his [[Alternate costume (SSBB)|alternate costumes]] is his Western color scheme of white and gray, complete with changing the words on his base from "Family Computer Robot" to "R.O.B. - Robotic Operating Buddy". Aside from color schemes, R.O.B. also references his exclusive games: his hands' configurations are based on the ones used for ''Stack-Up'' and he uses the spinner configuration from ''Gyromite'' when performing his [[Gyro]] [[down special]]. R.O.B. also appears considerably more mechanical in ''Brawl'' than he does in real life. | ||
R.O.B. is ranked 18th on the [[tier list]] in the C- tier. | R.O.B. is ranked 18th on the [[tier list]] in the C- tier. | ||
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===R.O.B. Squad=== | ===R.O.B. Squad=== | ||
{{main|R.O.B. Squad}} | {{main|R.O.B. Squad}} | ||
The '''R.O.B. Squad''' is the general term referring to the army and race of R.O.B. | The '''R.O.B. Squad''' is the general term referring to the army and race of R.O.B.s in [[The Subspace Emissary]]. Although having no real canon of their own outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, the story of The Subspace Emissary suggests that the race of R.O.B.s called the [[Isle of the Ancients]] their home before it was subsequently taken over by [[Tabuu]] in preparation for his invasion into the [[World of Trophies]]. | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''== | ||
[[File:R.O.B._SSB4.png|thumb|right|R.O.B. as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']] | [[File:R.O.B._SSB4.png|thumb|right|R.O.B. as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'']] | ||
{{Main|R.O.B. (SSB4)}} | {{Main|R.O.B. (SSB4)}} | ||
R.O.B. | R.O.B.'s return as a playable character was officially confirmed on the ''Super Smash Bros.'' site on October 15th, 2014. His design has also been updated to appear more glossy than metallic, which makes him better resemblance to his appearance as a real life peripheral. He also has a new [[Final Smash]] called [[Super Diffusion Beam]]. | ||
R.O.B. has been overall | R.O.B. has been buffed overall in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', now placing 20th out of 56 on the [[tier list]]. Not only do his zoning abilities remain rather strong, but he has also seen improvements to his previously poor KOing power, as he now boasts some notably potent finishers. He also has a good air game, possessing [[disjointed]] range on all but one of his aerials, as well as good power, most notably with up and down aerials. His grab game was also made better, with up throw being made a reliable KO option, and down throw being useful for starting combos. | ||
Nevertheless, R.O.B. is generally seen as somewhat more viable for tournament play compared to ''Brawl'' as a result of his zoning game remaining strong, as well as his improved close-up options. He has since earned some noteworthy and dedicated | However, R.O.B. still has some weaknesses. While his KO power was increased, he suffers from noticeable start-up [[lag]]. His large size and high [[weight]] also give him a vulnerability to combos. | ||
Nevertheless, R.O.B. is generally seen as somewhat more viable for tournament play compared to ''Brawl'' as a result of his zoning game remaining strong, as well as his improved close-up options. He has since achieved average tournament success and earned some noteworthy and dedicated players. | |||
===Trophies=== | ===Trophies=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *As a peripheral, R.O.B. has a product ID of HVC-012. This appears as his name in the Japanese version of ''Mario Kart DS''<ref>http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/mkds_j2e.shtml#rob</ref>, in the filename of R.O.B.-related [[sticker]]s, and is even referenced in the [[Palutena's Guidance#R.O.B.|conversation between Pit and Palutena regarding R.O.B.]] | ||
*R.O.B. is the only playable character in ''Super Smash Bros.'' that debuted as hardware, rather than as a video game character. | *R.O.B. is the only playable character in ''Super Smash Bros.'' that debuted as hardware, rather than as a video game character. | ||
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', R.O.B. is the only character whose default palette swap changes depending on what version of the game is played. He sports his his NES color scheme in all regions outside of Japan and his Famicom color scheme in Japan. | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', R.O.B. is the only character whose default palette swap changes depending on what version of the game is played. He sports his his NES color scheme in all regions outside of Japan and his Famicom color scheme in Japan. | ||
**Despite this, in the [[Sound Test]] for {{for3ds}}, R.O.B.'s portrait is that of its Famicom appearance rather than its NES appearance, regardless of the game's region. | **Despite this, in the [[Sound Test]] for {{for3ds}}, R.O.B.'s portrait is that of its Famicom appearance rather than its NES appearance, regardless of the game's region. | ||
*While hard to hear, R.O.B. actually has a "voice" of sorts, | *While hard to hear, R.O.B. actually has a "voice" of sorts, which consists of subdued mechanical beeps. It is easiest to hear him when he is [[stun]]ned or [[star KO]]'d. | ||
*R.O.B. is the only unlockable newcomer in ''Brawl'' to remain as an unlockable character in both versions of ''SSB4''. | *R.O.B. is the only unlockable newcomer in ''Brawl'' to remain as an unlockable character in both versions of ''SSB4''. | ||
**Additionally, he and {{SSBB|Wario}} are the only newcomers from ''Brawl'' to return for ''SSB4'' as unlockable characters, as Wario | **Additionally, he and {{SSBB|Wario}} are the only newcomers from ''Brawl'' to return for ''SSB4'' as unlockable characters, as Wario is a starter character in ''Brawl''. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||