Ridley, a character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, originates from the Metroid series, a sci-fi action-adventure franchise developed by Nintendo. Ridley is a major antagonist and one of the primary enemies faced by Samus Aran, the series’ protagonist. Ridley made his debut in “Metroid” for the NES in 1986.

Appearance: Ridley is a large, dragon-like creature with wings, a long tail, and a menacing appearance. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ridley’s design remains faithful to his appearance in the Metroid series, capturing his imposing and fearsome presence.

Abilities and Fighting Style: Ridley is known for his powerful attacks, aerial agility, and the ability to use his wings for both offense and recovery. His fighting style is characterized by a mix of fast, brutal physical attacks and fire-based projectiles. Despite his large size, Ridley is a surprisingly nimble and versatile fighter.

Special Moves:

• Neutral Special – Plasma Breath: Breathes a stream of fire at opponents.
• Side Special – Space Pirate Rush: Grabs an opponent and carries them off the stage for a series of damaging attacks.
• Up Special – Wings of Rebellion: Uses his wings to propel himself upward for recovery.
• Down Special – Skewer: Stabs opponents with his tail, delivering a powerful attack.

Final Smash – Plasma Scream: Ridley’s Final Smash, “Plasma Scream,” involves grabbing an opponent and dragging them across a massive explosion, dealing significant damage.

In-Game Unlocking: In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ridley is initially not available and must be unlocked by either playing through the World of Light single-player mode or through various other in-game challenges.

Trophies and Spirits: Ridley has associated trophies and spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These collectibles provide additional information about his role in the Metroid series, his encounters with Samus Aran, and various poses or scenes.

Crossover Gameplay: Ridley’s inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate showcases the diverse range of characters from Nintendo’s history. Players can engage in battles featuring Ridley against characters from different Nintendo franchises and beyond. Ridley’s presence adds a touch of the Metroid universe to the game, allowing players to experience the thrill of battling against one of Samus’s most formidable foes.