Recently UGO.com got their hands on a Japanese copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and have written a basic gameplay review of each new character: What their controls are like, Who they are similar to, Their pros and cons, etc.

~ For info on the new characters not included in this article: Diddy Kong, Lucas, Pokemon Trainer, and Olimar please go to the source.

This is not a vast change for the series. From a basic gameplay standpoint, you're getting the same experience you got in Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Gamecube, though it's ben refined and improved from just about every front.

Here are some of the newbies you start out with:
Pit (Kid Icarus) - Feels like a mash-up of Link and Kirby, Pit dual-wields a pair of swords, but he can also whip out a bow and arrow to take you down from long range. His wings are for easy saves when you're knocked off a ledge, and he's not as light and floaty as Kirby. He is, however, a much bigger target.

Meta Knight (Kirby's Adventure) - Meta Knight basically looks like Kirby in armour, but he controls like a floaty version of Marth. His sword attack lacks range but it's pretty powerful, and his whirlwind beats even Link's tornado spin.

King Dedede (Kirby's Adventure) - Another Kirby cross-over, King Dedede is huge and powerful, akin to Donkey Kong or Bowser. He's also extremely slow, but he does have a giant hammer, which allows for slightly longer range. He can also summon Waddle-Dees as projectiles.

Ike (Fire Emblem) - In Smash Bros. Melee, Roy was a slightly more powerful version of Marth. Ike trumps even the mighty Roy, lacking the speed of Marth but packing a serious whallop with his giant claymore. He also has fire magic which adds to his versatility.

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