The beautiful simplicity of Super Smash Bros. | 1999, Nintendo 64 | Gaming Through the Years

Mario. Pikachu. Link. Kirby. In 1999, Nintendo turned playground arguments into a video game and created one of the most influential multiplayer franchises of all time. Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 may be rough around the edges, but its chaotic energy and unforgettable crossover concept still make it one of gaming’s greatest party games decades later.

Time codes:
0:00 - How Smash Bros. Came to Be
2:45 - What Makes Smash Bros. Stand Out
5:45 - Game Mechanics & Multiplayer
8:57 - Single-Player & Love-Letter to Nintendo
11:57 - Criticisms & Marketing
15:35 - Smash Bros. as a Video Game Museum
17:06 - Conclusion: What Makes Smash Bros. Timeless

Endcard Artwork by OcaRockaRina (Twitter)

Kirby's Dream Land 3, Super Smash Bros. © 1997, 1999 Nintendo, HAL Laboratory
Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate © 2008, 2018 Nintendo, Sora Ltd.

YuYu Hakusho © 1993 Shueisha, Tomy
Tekken © 1994 Namco
The King of Fighters '95 © 1995 SNK

Featuring Music by: Hirokazu Ando

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