Luigi's Moves - History Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl

[@water1672]

He is literally weaponizimg his own depression

[@ziggybarone3168]

Not just depression. Hatred, sorrow, some anger, defeat, and fear are projected from it. He hates being second banana, he is sorrowful for being weaker than Mario, angry he can't succeed, which leads to defeat, all while he's afraid of being obscure. He is also timid in fights, which is nothing compared to his fear of ghosts. In short, IT'S LUIGI'S SHADOW, HIS TRUE INNER SELF!

[@fatfartish1]

Bravery is not the absence of fear but the ability to move forward in spite of that fear. Which makes you think about Luigi mansion and dark moon.

[@PkmnTrainerMario619]

I totally agree with you.

[@Kenrog2]

Well said

[@alex24017]

Agreed

[@ventuswill2847]

i feel really bad for luigi. he gets left out of a lot of mario's adventures and gets judged badly. its like having permanent bullies kinda

[@stevepensando2593]

Hey, at least he's loved by everyone and even had his own year...

[@YoBoiDavidBanks]

They should of made a game where he shot mario for revenge of leaving him out of a lot of Mario’s journey’s and then make out with Peach

[@shan8999]

@@YoBoiDavidBanks dude who will make a movie that luigi killing his own brother

[@Hawlo]

I've always liked Luigi this way. Also, you forgot to include how his third taunt was one of his victory poses in Melee.

[@sw1rly801]

033 CLOWN 40K?

[@dio5735]

“This is ironic because luigi isn’t in super Mario 64” ohhh my friend how we thought that fact wasn’t true

[@IGamingStation]

Luigi has always had the better jumping and speed skills out of the two brothers whereas Mario is balanced in terms of power and speed. Luigi's speed would also explain why he has terrible traction than Mario, due to the fact that being fast can cause you to have a longer stopping time.

[@TheGamefreak8]

mario runs faster than luigi but luigi jumps higher.

[@Erfedwe]

Not until Super Mario Bros. 2

[@sonicgamingfan7055]

Luigi can just get better shoes.

[@thenoponis1493]

In the end where he describes the taunt where Luigi strikes four different poses, I know where the the third pose comes from. Luigi makes that exact pose in some the promotional artwork of Mario and Luigi SuperStar Saga.

[@quinnimationtv]

4?

[@skylardickson5201]

Wow they made Luigi depressing in Brawl.

[@FullKnight51]

Ancient reply

[@QQ-wu2hx]

Video should get reported for abuse of many King Dededes

[@randocalzone8772]

Yep, penguins are animals. CAPTAIN OBVIOUS TO THE RESCUE!!!!!

[@RoarkeIsBored]

well king dedede did kill luigi in the subspace emissary

[@tomdekler9280]

+Gavin Erickson Yeah, I still can't believe Luigi's fucking dead. Like, what a plot twist, I really miss him in games after Smash Bros Brawl.

[@kylecunns]

Gavin Erickson but then DeeDeeDee helped Luigi and Ness in the Subspace Embasary

[@fl00fydragon]

luigi needs some love from nintendo

[@kirbyofthestarsfan]

fl00fydragon Year of Luigi

[@stevepensando2593]

Super Luigi U.

[@TheCaptainBlackimar]

I miss you, CrappyCaptureDevice

[@Tmathh]

perfect amount of text on screen for the perfect amount of time

[@nathanielseyi007]

Some people say he sucks but he is still my favorite character

[@stevepensando2593]

What are you saying? Everybody loves Luigi

[@johnjohnson392]

@@stevepensando2593 my friend's cousin said he sucks

[@IAm-zo1bo]

@@johnjohnson392 that's what he think does not mean it's trur

[@areaxisthegurkha]

@@johnjohnson392 he needs to commit not alive

[@Brian__E]

I'd consider the kick taunt to be a weapon

[@thesaiyangamer1015]

yeah, if an enemy is on the ledge, u can use the kick taught and kick them off.

[@tomdekler9280]

+TheSaiyanGamer101 which only happens when your opponent is REALLY not paying attention.

[@johnjohnson392]

Mario:please don't kick me off Luigi:long live the king sucker

[@chaoswind5042]

luigi's taunt where he lays down is from the cape movement

[@ShoryuInACan]

3:50 STAY DRY! *Mario turns on FLUDD* Luigi: Um... Mario, what are you doing...?

[@enistoja]

I always preferred Luigi since I was little. Ever since he started having more personality it's been both a good and a bad thing. ANYWAY. I admire your thoroughness with these videos! Very well done!

[@craiyorogers4451]

in ssb4 the negative zone should be a taunt a small bit just covering luigi goes around him

[@SilverSkiver]

I’m just going to believe that the kick taunt was Luigi using just a fraction of the negative zones power. I also think that’s why he has such a powerful upper cut and random misfire missile attack.

[@TSGC16]

We all are a little bit Luigi in the inside...

[@kirb5464]

“Luigi was not in Super Mario 64” Err.. Yeah about that..

[@Doctor_Bamias]

No penguins were harmed during the video

[@T1J]

thank you for making these videos, you put a lot of work into it.

[@AnarchoTak]

Didn't expect to see you here lol

[@VanDerMeuller]

I love Luigi. Always plays as him when he's playable in a Mario game. And for the Super Smash Bros. series... Damn, he's one oof my favourites. So powerful, but crazy ass weird.

[@mikeoxlong9696]

This is why I freaking love Luigi! He's awesome, and he has many secrets that he keeps! :O

[@stevepensando2593]

In terms of moves, I'll always prefer Luigi over Mario

[@conntoons_4848]

Me too

[@neogeothomas8127]

2:52 what I really hate is that people keep on saying luigi is not in SM64 he appears in SM64DS GET UR FACTS RIGHT PEOPLE!

[@jameswallace3439]

What happened to this guy? I would've loved the History Behind Super Smash Bros. series back with History Behind Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Now we have Nintendo Unity for that.

[@livingdoubt54]

i like to believe that luigis side special is a reference to the starting boost from Mario kart and the missfire is based on when u mess up the boost

[@conntoons_4848]

Shirule Wow.... That’s actually not a bad theory! Well, they do use mushrooms most of the time.

[@ZOKUMUSTD1E]

You are good at putting all this stuff together ;) awesome

[@XDLugia]

Awesome finding with the fireballs! I never thought about that!

[@Mr.EintheMorning]

The ironic thing is they both have the same actor. Charles Martinet.

[@FATE522]

You bring such commitment and well sought research in your videos. Thank you.

[@JulzGein_]

1:38 I thought they started cheering for Luigi exiting the pipe lol

[@NASCARFAN160]

I love your videos simply because simply, they're about the, IMO, underrated part of Super Smash Bros......the legacies, if you will...now I know there's someone else that has interest in the history behind the games! :)

[@DisneyfanBeckers]

Waddle Dee: But you ARE afraid to use it! I pity you and will keep walking.

[@KonaKonaKaabisteru]

Nice job! I was already quite aware that the fireball's physics were based on Mario Bros- nice to find others thinking the same- MegaChowderfan made a good theory BTW about why Luigi's Negative Zone acts like that. Luigi though has earned a bit more spotlight these days- just wish Nintendo though will not ruin him that way- of course since we love him already even if he's quite shadowed.

[@conntoons_4848]

I think that Green Missile is specifically based off of the diving attack he and Princess Toadstool used in the Super Mario Bros Super Show. They did use that during a fight. Plus, the episode was made before Smash Bros was a thing.

[@MetalMouth54321]

Funny thing is, the reason why Luigi talks about feeling something behind at the ghost story in his Secret Diary is that when you get the Ground Pound enabling shoes (I think you get them in the ghost place.), you can go back to Mario's Pad to find Music notes coming from that spot where you can read Luigi's Diary. Then if you go through it you'll catch Luigi writing the Boo Story in his Secret Diary, which makes Mario that "thing" that was behind him, And he'll take five steps back into you.

[@KomicTurtle]

Also: In Mario Sports Mix, Luigi acts the way he does in Smash Bros- even launching himself with smoke coming from behind him (His side-B move in Smash Melee and Brawl). Pretty funny how his traits and moves were carried over to Sports Mix.

[@Doctor_Bamias]

It sucks that Luigi doesn't have the negative zone as final smash at smash 4 and also in super smash bros ultimate.When it first announced,i was hoping that they will bring back negative zone,but nope.The poltergust 5000 from Luigi's mansion 2

[@DianaGohan]

I think this works really well since most of the simple A moves Luigi has don't really come from any games so they aren't that hard to describe. Still a good vid espiecally using those Mario RPG clips to showcase Luigi's cowardly persona. Oh how I used that in my Smash Brothers fanfics I need to finish. Uh anyway can't wati to see your one for Diddy Kong since he actually does have new specifc moves not just taken from DK.

[@Doctor_Bamias]

The biggest mistake of all about Mario brothers is Mario's title as "jumpman",because Luigi jump HIGHER than Mario,and also he is better in the air.I mean Luigi's recovering is much easier than Mario's.So,i believe Luigi should have the title of "jumpman" Also,if you hear anouncer's voice if you select Luigi,then you will see that even him believe Luigi is a bad fighter,and he doesn't have big chance to win.

[@stevepensando2593]

Mario was created WAY before Luigi and back then he used to be called Jumpman

[@tumbletunes3101]

Mario was named Jumpman before Mario Bros ya dingus

[@sonictom95]

@CrappyCaptureDevice i forgot that u still doing these keep it up going to watch some of your videos

[@PerfectDarkly]

I just noticed that the fourth pose in Luigi's taunt is one of his poses from the Mario & Luigi series. Sometimes when he's sad/disappointed, he faces away from the scene, squats and kinda starts poking the ground. I don't know where the second and third poses are from though, except for the second possibly referencing his "bang bang" victory pose.

[@Cubelarooso]

I usually already know everything in these videos, but every now-and-then I'm surprised. I wasn't aware of the fireballs in Mario Bros. (he's had straight flying fireballs since 64, how did I never know where they came from!?), nor the losing in Mario Party 2 (the kicks look exactly the same to me). That's one reason these videos are great! I also think you should've mentioned the Minus World. Negative Zone may not have much similarity, but from where else could the name have possibly come?

[@zakiemon]

Wow, it is really cool that they were able to transfer over so many similarities from other games.

[@EternalYoshi]

LOL Thanks for making sure Luigi appears on the video thumbnail.

[@OhNoTheFace]

I always equated most of these to "Luigi is weird" Thanks for uploading :D

[@VisionYT-gq1gu]

So negative zone is depression but useful?

[@GXEntertainment]

I never made the connection between the "Mario Bros." timed fireballs and the "Smash Bros." fireball attacks. Good find. As for the Green Missile: It could be derived from the "Super Mario Bros. 2" super jump. That is, the character gathers himself, glows, and can then propel himself much father (a technique that now, instead, launches Luigi sideways).

[@KotoCrash]

Luigis introduction is my favourite cutscene in Brawl next to the Nes/Lucas/Wario/Pokemon trainer one :P

[@Rectroq]

@CrappyCaptureDevice If I may offer a suggestion, don't you think that Luigi's up- B move is from the way that the brothers break normal blocks when they eat a mushroom? And that one of his idle animations comes from how you can pull on Mario's nose in Super Mario 64?

[@AceDav1d]

In Brawl i prefer to play with Luigi than with Mario. I prefer Luigi than Mario

[@willmeyer712]

Nice Job man subscribed :)

[@Doctor_Bamias]

Attention: No penguins were harmed/injured during this video

[@SiMgUrL1721]

11:42 I personally hate the Star Gate from Partners in Time because he was disrespecting my man, Luigi. I never want to see the Star Gate again. LOL (just kidding). Luigi and Mario should have killed him. Also, he was wrong about Mario too, because he lost a lot of weight over the years as well. How about the Star Gate can shut the hell up about Mario and Luigi.

[@ChReNiC]

It should be noted, that Luigi's Side-B translated to other games, for example Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Luigi's special skill is the Luigi Rocket, which makes him propel himself in the air almost exactly as he does in Brawl.

[@MetalMouth54321]

I'm with you on this. Also, I got the Wall Jump Star that Mario was supposed to get in the first Snow place by crouch-jumping as Luigi.

[@metaluigi423]

Mario and Luigi's design in Brawl, comes from Super Mario Galaxy. Think about, I mean their clothes are very dark and they look a little pale.

[@conntoons_4848]

The Luigi Show Yeah, probably. Except Luigi’s overalls aren’t slightly rolled up 😂

[@p1Stunts]

The multiple taunt - taunt is also an homage to Superstar saga where you are getting your picture taken. you can rapidly change to diferent emotions and stances without a transition animation.

[@tylerleech6883]

11:14 I love that scared Luigi reaction

[@itsdotnet]

Negative Zone actually comes from Super Mario World - green bubbles that could occasionally be found in the ghost houses, which makes sense considering Luigi's Mansion.

[@CosmicamsCanvasCurse]

8:30 I just adore Dedede snoring xD

[@FunkyGhost37]

I glad they gave Luigi his own voice instead of just being Mario's but with a higher pitch.

[@LinkMarioSamus]

@snowyarticuno Luigi did not act like a coward in either of the prior Smash games. In fact, his "current" voice was not even used in Smash until Brawl.

[@DaeronPixelArt]

Also, one of his taunt poses, (The one that put his finger on his moustache) its from Mario & Luigi Partners in time artwork :)

[@NintendoGlobalNews]

That is how they year of luigi was born. Woohoo. Luigi rules

[@123shadowspeed]

Luigi is my favorite mario character. Although he is cared shitless all the time, he still has courage to carry on. Just like in Luigi's Mansion. Can't wait for Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon comming this month.

[@potsiiscool]

I also remember in Super Mario Galaxy where Luigi goes to collect 1ups and a toad tells him that they were addressed to Mario but that he shouldn't feel bad

[@ANDRESTAMP1]

Finally,a new video,it was time =P

[@BanjoGeek]

It should also be noted that, although Paper Mario was the first game to characterize Luigi as a scardey cat, the first time he was made into a timid, frightened guy EVER was the Super Mario Bros Super Show

[@neogeothomas8127]

3:38 also the spin jump is now marios down air attack

[@jasmin8ter2010]

12:46 I saw a video that shows this trick where Luigi's kick taunt actually causes damage to his opponents! (another video shows that his taunt does the same thing in Super Smash Bros. Melee!)

[@Jotari]

Whats up with the crab sprite at 03:56 ish. Its sideways is that the famicom version or something? In all the versions I've played the crabs always face towards the screen. Luigi's first solo adventure. Are you forgetting about Mario is Missing or refusing to count it as an actual game?

[@TheGoronCity]

Good thing we saw some pics of him in SSB4

[@Ocean0Bluu]

Luigi's awesome! One of my best characters I play as on SSBB!! And they gave him his own voice rather than a recycled Mario voice :3

[@GordoZONE]

A quick question, are you still doing these? I was thinking in doing one of these about Ganon becouse i saw your melee one and you missed some stuff.

[@EdsBrain]

Few things I noticed: 1. Luigi has the same frightened pose when he comes out of the pipe. 2. That Luigi used to have the same moveset as mario in SSB but has changed thorough the games. 3. Question: Did Paper Mario came after SSB because his dash attack (sissy punches) is unique in the smash series, shows his coward like moves.

[@mutilator97]

@PokemonRulez2468 actually, luigi probably just learned it a wierd way, because if it hits someone standing right in front of him, it catches them on fire and sends them way further than mario ever could. this could be a reference to luigi being a better jumper, so if he hits just right, he hits HARD. although ur explanation would suffice for when he doesn't get it perfectly...

[@Hawlo]

@KyonGivesYouFacepalm You mention that but not "ghosts"? There's no plural for the word, I'm sure of it. Either way, Exclamation marks instead of Question marks are pretty popular in videogames, I'm not sure if it CAN be used in proper grammar, though.

[@Hawlo]

@@thetexc bro you really brought me back to crappycapturedevice on 2020? nice

[@NintendoZane2109]

luigi is and will always be my favorite

[@markdpane]

Look on the bright side, Luigi was added in the DS remake, and he finally got his chance to go with Mario in a 3D-style adventure game in Super Mario Galaxies 1 and 2.

[@Micael40616]

Luigi is my favorite game character , and my favorite in Super smash bros. Brawl!! =D

[@KazarothGaming]

I noticed that during his Final Smash, Luigi's vocal sounds are of sadness and despair, probably because of the being in Mario's shadow thing,

[@Espeon9891]

I just noticed that one of the poses that he does in the other taunt shown was a pose from one of his M&L RPG artworks. Or at least it was very similar.

[@BustinJieber224]

WarioWare : Stay Dry! *Mario has FLUDD* Luigi : No fair!

[@headache42]

Also worth noting in Super Paper Mario. Luigi has superior jump powers including....a super uppercut move. He packs all his strength into his jump and rockets skywards devastating foes above him. While the uppercut jump in SSBB isn't a very accurate recreation of it it's still something.

[@ssjghostrider3830]

Come on Nintendo! Give Luigi a chance to have his own series! Stop Neglecting Luigi! And don't make Fast Paced like New Super Luigi U. Give players the chance to be the True Number 1 and kick Luigi out of Marios Shadow!!😠😁😉

[@win9xse]

+Donny Smith Luigi's Mansion. LM:DM. Two games= SERIES!!!!!! :|

[@win9xse]

+Donny Smith Luigi's Mansion. LM:DM. Two games= SERIES!!!!!! :|

[@ssjghostrider3830]

And? Look at Mario, compare him to Luigi, now should there really be that much of popularity difference? They're brothers, yet Mario shows little to no care about Luigi. The only time Mario respects Luigi is when he saves Mario in the two Luigi Ghost Mansion games

[@win9xse]

+Donny Smith let's not get in a fight. PROBLEM SOLVED :O

[@ssjghostrider3830]

Still I'm just saying Luigi should be seen in different way, not somebody who is a secondary.

[@KazarothGaming]

That sounds... GENIUS!

[@PercyandDuckfan94]

I always loved Luigi ever since I started playing "Luigi's Mansion".

[@Cezz624]

Ah this is very informative!

[@songrimredtide4352]

One thing missed notice the lightning effect after is forward smash super star saga anyone Mario got fire while Luigi got lightning. I don't remember the lightning effect being added till bawl but it has been a while

[@theshredder39]

@JmTsHaW i know right? i remember when Dedede was first announced for Brawl and since then the majority of the game's screenshots when they were revealing future characters consisted of these futre characters beating up on Dedede

[@MrPokemonboy9]

@MetaSnipe72 What hidden boss?Are you talking about the Shroobs?

[@GintaxAlvissforever]

I'm surprised that Super Paper Mario wasn't mentioned when concerning his final Smash. If Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga brings up the door and how Luigi has a dark secret and then Super Paper Mario has Luigi being the person that Dimentio uses to activate the Chaos Heart at the end because as brought up, only those pure of heart can use the pure hearts to its full potential but someone with great darkness can do the exact opposite and knowing how Dimentio is...

[@PikaXRich]

I have two question: #1 when are you gonna do Sonic? #2 are you gonna do everyone's colors what games were they based off of?

[@jasmin8ter2010]

In the Mario Bros. game I play at the Fun Factor, Mario wears blue overalls, a red shirt and a blue hat. Luigi wears green overalls, a black shirt and a green hat.

[@talldorkandhandsome]

i dont know where i heard this, but when theres a block with multiple coins, i think theres one game where mario has to jump multiple times to get the coins and luigi gets them all in one shot. maybe it was the advance games. idk

[@voltekka47]

Yeah,Luigi even turns into..."smashed paper"...when he hits the ceiling when doing the Super Jump.

[@XxxNovaAssaultxxX]

In the "living in your brothers shadow" subject, I just got Luigi's Mansion Dark moon, and E. Gadd mentions in one part, "Finally you can step out of your brother's shadow and be recognized as a true hero!", and then Luigi smiled.