Since its origins on the Nintendo 64, the Super Smash Bros. franchise has been home to some of the biggest game characters who first clashed with each other. From all the stars of Nintendo’s biggest franchises to obscure retro characters and even beloved third-party representatives, smash arguably the best love letter to gaming history there ever was.
It is only fitting that a fighting game dedicated to the history of video games also pays tribute to the best music from the represented games. In the most recent title Super Smash Bros Ultimate, there are more than 1,000 songs available in the game. From the ones made especially for the Super Smash Bros franchise, these are the most memorable.
12 Tetris (Type A)
Tetris is one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time and became popular after its release on the NES in 1989. The game’s origins date back to the Soviet Union as it was originally created by a Russian software engineer named Alexey Pajitnov. In keeping with the creator’s heritage, the original Type A theme of Tetris was based on a Russian folk song.
When the song appeared as a remix in Super Smash Bros. brawl, it carried over some elements from the original folk version of the melody. However, the creepy atmosphere makes it much more unique than the chiptune version of the original game. When placed on the Luigi’s Mansion stage, it makes for an eerie yet exciting piece of music to fight for.
11 Gourmet Race
For the first two smash games, Kirby was the sole representative of his franchise. That changed with Super Smash Bros. brawl for the Wii, adding Meta Knight and King Dedede to the roster. Along with their recording, a brand new selection of Kirby music was added to the franchise, including a new remix of the music for the Gourmet Race level.
This song previously had remixes in the Nintendo 64 game and meleebut it is brawl iteration is faster, with electric guitars and synth solos. It definitely sounds more intense than the original version of Kirby Super Star. It’s quite addictive to listen to, especially considering how hardcore it is for a Kirby track.
10 magician
Super Smash Bros for 3DS was the first portable title in the history of the series. To separate it from its parlor game, Super Smash Bros for Wii U, the two games usually have different phases. For the 3DS game, that included the new phase of the Mother series, Magicant, based on the dream world of the popular SNES RPG, Earthbound.
The theme music for Magicant, as seen in the 3DS and Wii U games, is a beautiful orchestral rendition of the Magicant theme. The music from the original SNES game sounds very strange and creepy, which fits the tone of the game. Especially the single violin melody of the remix makes it more melancholy than the original version.
9 Ryu Stage
Ryu was the first newcomer to be added as DLC for Super Smash Bros for 3DS and Wii U. This of course meant that there was a lot of music from the street fighter series would be added to the mix. The remix of Ryu’s stage theme out Street Fighter II is a good example of a Smash Bros remix that reinterprets a piece of music while retaining many similar qualities.
From the energetic drums to the 80s-esque synth line, this music fits perfectly on the Suzaku Castle stage in both smash 4 and ultimate. It even has a moment when the music speeds up to integrate what it’s like when a player reaches low HP in the street fighter series. It even has a folk violin section that comes in halfway through the song.
8 underworld
Pit debuted in Super Smash Bros Brawlhis first appearance in a game since Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy. His appearance was enough to trigger a revival of the series developed by . to justify smash director Masahiro Sakurai himself, called Kid Icarus: Rebellion. Suffice it to say, but Sakurai brought many smash remix for the game.
One of these remixes was a reinterpretation of the NES Kid Icarus the game’s Underworld theme. Its iteration in Kid Icarus: Rebellion is faster and rock-sounding, while the version that appears in Super Smash Bros Brawl is orchestral and triumphant. If there is a reason to continue with the Kid Icarus series, it is to get more iconic music.
7 Gerudo Valley
There is no shortage of great songs from The Legend of Zeldaespecially when it comes to Smash Bros remix. There’s the iconic temple theme from melee and even a remix of Kass’s Theme from Breath of the Wild. However, the spot on this list must come from ‘s Gerudo Valley theme remix Super Smash Bros for 3DS and Wii U.
This music was a fitting recording in the fourth Smash Bros episode, as the 3DS version featured a Gerudo Valley stage. The song even returned in ultimatealong with the stage. It’s a catchy acoustic guitar-driven tune that fits perfectly with the tribal, desert landscape of Gerudo Valley as it appears in Ocarina of Time for Nintendo64.
6 All alone lost in thought
The new era of the fire emblem franchise has recorded some of the series’ best music to date. Fire Emblem Awakening has the iconic “Id (Purpose)”, which also has a remix in the Super Smash Bros series. However, one of the franchise’s standout tracks is “Lost In Thoughts All Alone”, the main theme of the 3DS title. Fire Emblem Fates.
The song plays a central role in the game’s story as it is sung by the main character Azura. The remix of it that appears in Super Smash Bros Ultimate doesn’t contain the lyrics, but makes up for it by being an epic reinterpretation of a truly fantastic main theme. It also includes an interpolation of the Fire Emblem Fates song “End of All” that plays during the final boss.
5 Ashley’s Song
Unfortunately, Ashley from the WarioWare games does not appear as a playable character in Smash Bros. She does appear as an Assist Trophy, but her best representation comes in the game’s music. In Super Smash Bros Brawla remix of “Ashley’s Song” from WarioWare: Touched! debuted and became one of the few smash remixes with lyrics.
The song sounds like a wonderfully charming Halloween jingle, with a jazzy flair. The female singer takes on the role of Ashley herself and threatens to name someone who will not be her boyfriend. When playing on WarioWare stages in ultimateit can be hard to get this catchy big band tune out of your head.
4 Route 209
Like The Legend of Zelda, pokemon is another Nintendo franchise with a remarkable selection of great remixes in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. A remix originated in Super Smash Bros Brawladjust the music playing on Route 209 in Pokemon Diamond & Pearl. However, this remix is unique in that it is so similar to the original song.
Route 209 comes in early Diamond & Pearl, making this route one of the more leisurely walks in the fourth-generation games. To be Smash Bros remix is equally chill, with many of the same instruments as the original version. It becomes an odd choice for the stage Spear Pillar nonetheless, although that can be forgiven for how delightful it is to listen to.
3 spiral mountain
The inclusion of Banjo-Kazooie in a Super Smash Bros game was something fans have been screaming for ever since melee. The Bear and the Bird finally got their chance at revival as DLC in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Along with their inclusion, the game received the Spiral Mountain podium, based on the iconic starting area from the original Banjo-Kazooie for Nintendo64.
The remixed music in ultimate also has some close ties to the original franchise. The theme for Spiral Mountain, which played during the Banjo reveal trailer, was composed by the composer of the original games, Grant Kirkhope. It therefore retains much of the charming energy of the original game, making it one of the most dedicated remixes in the game ultimate.
2 Sticker Brush Symphony
As for Rare Studios games, “Stickerbrush Symphony” is a classic Donkey Kong Country 2 track that appears in Super Smash Bros. brawl. The original look in the SNES title is much softer than his Smash Bros version. It usually consists of a soaring synth pad and ambient piano and synth lines that play the main melodies of the song.
The version that appeared in brawl, which often plays during the Subspace Emissary, is a bit more energetic than the original version. It includes pizzicato strings, a breakneck drum beat and a fast acoustic guitar in the background. As it progresses, it becomes much more energetic with the strings swelling up, making it a worthy competitor to its original rendition.
1 Go KK Rider!
Animal Crossing fans already have enough trouble getting the music of KK Slider out of their heads. The musician occasionally appears in the player’s cities and takes requests for songs while the credits are displayed. Even before Villager and Isabelle made their playable debut, a remix of the song “Go KK Rider!” appeared in Super Smash Bros. brawl.
The song was recorded as part of the Smashville stage, with many cameos from Animal Crossing characters. This remix is complete with KK’s iconic “que-oh” vocals, as well as energetic acoustic guitar and strings. It also has a section that transitions into a melancholic orchestra, which combines the original energy of the song with Smash Bros epic-ness.
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