Ness, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the EarthBound series, known as Mother in Japan. EarthBound is a cult classic role-playing game (RPG) developed by Ape Inc. and HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. Ness is the main protagonist of EarthBound, a game that gained popularity for its unique humor, quirky characters, and engaging story.
Appearance: Ness is depicted as a young boy with a red baseball cap, a striped shirt, shorts, and sneakers. His appearance is inspired by the generic design of the player character in EarthBound, allowing players to project themselves onto the character.
Abilities and Fighting Style: Ness’s fighting style in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate incorporates his psychic abilities, as seen in EarthBound. He is known for his potent ranged attacks, a unique recovery move, and a variety of psychic-based offensive moves. Ness has strong aerial and throwing attacks, making him a versatile character.
Special Moves:
- Neutral Special – PK Flash: Charges and releases a powerful ball of psychic energy that can damage and launch opponents.
- Side Special – PK Fire: Shoots a bolt of psychic fire horizontally, trapping opponents in flames.
- Up Special – PK Thunder: Casts a controllable bolt of lightning that damages opponents and can be used for recovery.
- Down Special – PSI Magnet: Absorbs energy-based projectiles to heal damage.
Final Smash – PK Starstorm: Ness’s Final Smash, “PK Starstorm,” involves calling down a barrage of falling stars that damage opponents caught in their descent.
In-Game Unlocking: In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ness can be unlocked through various methods, including playing a certain number of matches or completing specific in-game challenges. The conditions for unlocking characters may vary.
Trophies and Spirits: Ness has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about his background, his adventures in EarthBound, and various poses or scenes from the game.
Crossover Gameplay: Ness is a vital part of the crossover gameplay in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Players can engage in battles featuring Ness against characters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. Ness’s inclusion highlights the EarthBound series and adds a nostalgic touch for fans who have fond memories of the beloved RPG.