Super Smash Bros Brawl dissection: Mario

This Nintendo mascot seems to be able to do anything. From saving princess's by jumping on the many heads of turtles, to tennis playing, to kart racing, to golfing, to footballing, to playing basketball, to doctoring, to baseballing and he is even seen plumbing on some rare occasions. It's only natural Nintendo would use Mario in SSBB.

As you might expect, Mario is very good at jumping. His midair attacks pack quite a punch, he even has a meteor smash. In case you don't know what a meteor smash is, it's a move where the character attacks in the air and if it lands, the enemy shoots downwards very, very quickly. Overall, Mario is probably the best well rounded character in the game. Is is fast, quick and agile, although he doesn't shy away from the strength factor. His smash attacks do quite a large amount of damage to the opponent and his dash attacks, where he slides along the ground, is great for getting opponents up in the air, ready for your upward smash attack.

His special moves are quite distinct. His standard "B" is a tiny little fireball projectile attack which doesn't deal much damage or travel quickly. It is, however, extremely good for preventing charge attacks from being charged. If you use it in the air, the enemy is unable to attack for a few seconds. The fireball is more to off-balance your opponent rather than do great damage. His side "B" is a cape, which reflects projectiles. But its real use is to gain horizontal recovery. Up "B" is his recovery move: the ever annoying coin punch. His down "B" move is the only one that's changed since his debut in Super Smash Bros. From the Mario tornado, to the F.L.U.D.D. As seen in Super Mario Sunshine, it squirts water! This doesn't do any damage, but is instead a recovery move blocker. Picture this: You (Mario) are fighting Capt Falcon on the Lylat stage. He has been knocked off and the only way back onto the stage is by using his recovery move. But as he's doing it, you squirt, squirt like you've never squirted before! He is stopped in his tracks. His move used up, he falls to his death, you win the match and become world famous. Before the F.L.U.D.D. can be used, it must be charged. Use it when the time is right.
His final smash however, is terrible. He leaps back and unleashes his Mario Finale. It looks cool, but it is easily avoided and does little damage. Every now and then, it will push somebody off the stage, but it happens too rarely.

So let's hear it for the Plumber everybody!