Brinstar Depths

BRINSTAR DEPTHS

While Brinstar captures well the look and feel of the Metroid series as a whole, Smash also came up with a stage so unique in its concept that I can’t not include it here.

Brinstar Depths was a stage built on a circular floor, over a pit of lava that Kraid frequently rose out of, roaring and clawing around before slashing the stage and causing it to spin a few degrees, completely changing up the battlefield layout.

Possible theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyZjl86LSp8

Hyrule Temple

HYRULE TEMPLE

Speaking of stages done well by Smash (there’s apparently a lot of those), one of the most famous stages is Hyrule Temple from Super Smash Bros. Melee. Though not truly based on any one specific location in the series, the stage has become a mainstay of the Smash Bros. series for being the first truly large stage with its sprawling arena and three distinct locations to carry out battles.

It’s really not going to change here. You all know what it looks like.

Potential theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8NatcynRSo

Sheik

SHEIK

Having collected the sacred stones from both Darunia and Princess Ruto, Link heads back to the castle only to find he is too late. Ganondorf has taken over the castle and killed the king, Zelda and Impa fleeing with their lives. As the princess passes Link outside the gate, she throws him a strange Ocarina. Taking refuge in the nearby Temple of Time, Link places the stones and plays the ocarina to open the door to the Master Sword. Drawing it from its pedestal sets off a time warp, sending him seven years into the future and into the body of an adult. He is greeted almost immediately by a strange individual wearing Sheikah garb.

This individual is Sheik, a mysterious ally who will aid Link frequently throughout his quest, teaching him songs that will unlock the magic of the Ocarina. Toward the end of the game, Sheik’s true identity will be revealed as the Princess Zelda, who had taken on the identity to hide from Ganondorf. This character’s popularity would be even further boosted by her appearance in Super Smash Bros. and has since become a fan favorite from the series.

As a fighter, Sheik will be quick and agile, utilizing stealthy moves for easy strikes. Her moveset from Smash currently pulls very little from the original game, more just based on the premise of a ninja than anything else, but many of those moves will still be incorporated, alongside the magic of the songs she teaches as presented in Ocarina and Hyrule Warriors.

Likelihood rating: Already in.