Learn all about MR. GAME & WATCH in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves & Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
Table of Contents
MR. GAME & WATCH - Rating & Overview
MR. GAME & WATCH - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| D |
MR. GAME & WATCH - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Game & Watch |
Character Origin & Backstory
Mr. Game & Watch first appeared in the early '80s in the Game & Watch handheld game series—predating even the NES and Game Boy!
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
This game character is older than Mario, coming from a series of handheld Nintendo games with LCD screens. Within the Game & Watch games, he took on various shapes and roles.
MR. GAME & WATCH - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Pac-Man Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 6 Games with PIKACHU |
| Smash Mode | No.52 to Unlock |
MR. GAME & WATCH - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
MR. GAME & WATCH - Featured Video
Up Air Attack to Juggle Enemy
Release a puff of air right above you to push opponents. You can even try to KO an oppoennt with this if you can hit them from a high position onstage.
MR. GAME & WATCH - All Move Sets
Octopus - Final Smash
| Octopus |
|---|
| Mr. Game & Watch turns into a giant octopus, grabbing anyone he touches and dragging them off-screen. Button inputs control his four tentacles, which stretch or shrink. The Octopus can also be moved up and down with the stick. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 15.6% | [Chef] Flings inedible food from a frying pan. Up to five things can be flung with repeated button presses. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 15.6% | [Judge] Swings his hammer. The power changes depending on the number displayed. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | 3.6% | [Fire] Launches into the air and opens a parachute, allowing him to glide down. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Oil Panic] Collects projectiles in a bucket, or reflects projectiles he cannot collect. Tosses oil when the bucket is full. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 21.8% (23.5%) | Mr. Game & Watch brings out a torch to both strike and set his opponents on fire. |
| Up Smash | 19.2% (26.8%) | Less flashy, but Mr. Game & Watch can also do a headbutt! |
| Down Smash | 15.8% (21.8%) | Mr. Game & Watch transfroms with hammers on both hands and swings them down on both his sides. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 3.6% |
| Normal Attack2 | 0.9% |
| Normal Attack3 | 3.6% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 14.4% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 16.8% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 10.8% |
| Dash Attack | 12.0% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 15.6% |
| Jump Front Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Back Attack | 10.8% |
| Jump Up Attack | 14.4% |
| Jump Down Attack | 17.4% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.5% |
| Front Throw | 9.6% |
| Back Throw | 14.4% |
| Up Throw | 4.8% |
| Down Throw | 9.6% |
