QBH: Up next it's the man that claims to save lives: Dr. Mario (cue Bentafloss + Melee remix)
Dr. Mario: I am Doctor Mario!
QBH: Dr. Mario looks and acts like his 'Parent'; Mario but he has notable differences in his neutral air and special (the pills), down tilt, forward smash and aerial. His moves have greater chances to KO opponents, something Mario lacks. His neutral air is the only who gets stronger the longer it stays, his down tilt pulls opponents behind rather than pop them in the air, his forward smash has no weakspot and give a electric shock rather than a fire blast, and his forward aerial despite the same animation doesn't meteor smash but gives a vertical finish. So Doc is a stronger version of Mario.
Dr. Mario: So does that mean I am better than my original? if that is true then my weaknesses are the same with Mario too?
QBH: Technically Yes, the Doc has better KO power and options altough his weaknesses are almost with Mario except there much worse. Doc has bad range and has difficulty with characters with disjointed hitboxes, his recovery is very poor considering his Dr. Tornado gives slight distance, his Super Sheet can be used only once, his super jump punch may have the same distance as Mario though he has a big edge sweetspot to make up for his lack of distance.
Dr. Mario: And the status report?
QBH: Doc is considered a better different tactic to Mario since he gives a better KO at the cost of recovery and range compare to Mario with average stats. He is a good pick altough when i play melee with the Mario trio it is: Luigi over Dr. Mario over Mario. So like his smash red trophy: Choosing between Mario and Doc is a matter of preferences and mine is about the KOs so I prefer Doc.
Dr. Mario: I only appeared in Melee so you think I would be brought back sometime in the future?
QBH: Doc could come back if Mario retains his FLUDD then I see Doc with the Tornado as his own unique move altough the animations on the attacks between the two should be different. I would gladly see him back and make a return since he is the only 5 characters in Melee that was effective. (No offense to fans of the other 4 except Pichu).
QBH: Up next is the grandfather of the Nintendo franchise: Mr. Game and Watch. Enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 10: Melee's Melee
Mario and Luigi stood directly against their enemy; Bowser, with the intent to do what the Mario universe expected him to do; kidnap the princess naturally.
Mario has kept a fighter stance leading while Luigi despite the nervous stance was to act as Mario's back-up or follow-up just in case. Bowser feeling smug thinks he can pound the two into submission as quick as possible.
As soon as a sound of banzai bill fired in the other side of the stage, Mario jumped and launched his own fireball with Luigi also launched his own fireball. Bowser countered with his shield but Luigi immediately grabbed Bowser then tossed him upwards. Bowser immediately retaliated with his Bowser Bomb hitting Luigi. With his brother flying a bit, Mario then hit Bowser with his enlarged fist downwards that lead to Bowser to bounce a little. Luigi saw this and hit him with a down spinning kick which lead to Bowser flying off the stage. Bowser then used his whirling fortress which surprisingly hit Mario as Bowser landed back. Bowser then use his Fire Breath to stop the brothers then proceed to hit them with his knuckle which lead Mario crashing into Luigi which ended them both back up against the castle spire. With no other option Mario hit Bowser with his Super Jump Punch and left Mario helpless as Bowser saw his chance with a Koopa Klaw but Luigi manage to interfere with a flip kick which send Bowser upwards further though not enough to hit the blast line. Bowser tries to get back on the stage giving both Mario and Luigi to reposition themselves and Mario giving a nod, Luigi understood their next move. As soon as Bowser returned back in the stage, Mario caped Bowser disorienting him which give Mario the chance to grab and pummel him and right on cue, Luigi hit Bowser with his Fire Jump Punch which finally set Bowser a Star KO.
With the battle finally over, Mario and Luigi both exhausted just lay there over the stage while Peach at first marveled at the battle then proceeded to tend to the brothers' injuries.
"That Battle earlier was incredible you two, it seemed like you were both coordinated in your efforts to stop bowser." Peach
"Well, Luigi and I had been the first citizens in this world so we have the experience and know how to be able to defeat him and be coordinated at the same time." Mario
"Amazing, though since we saw that Bowser can fight like you two, does it mean that I can fight like you two?" Peach
Mario and Luigi despite both being out of breath nodded. Peach perkily smiled at the thought but Mario is worried about her since she never fought heavily by herself in any of their adventures.
Mario himself sighed nevertheless since he understood that he won't be everywhere for peach as he and Luigi has experienced in their travels especially the Yoshi's Island Incident (1991). Mario regardless of the fight that took place earlier got back up and was asked by peach to teach her about how does smash combat works which Mario began to explain about moves which peach is trying to learn.
Luigi was on standby at the top tower but grew bored of the chemistry between the two. Mario seeing Luigi on the sidelines doesn't want his brother to be totally ignored and relieve him of his post.
"Is there anything you like to do while I explain things to Peach?" Mario
Luigi happy to respond said: "Yeah, I was beside Link before the world was 'upgraded' so I may as well look for him."
"Just give him my greetings while you are at it." Mario
"Sure" Luigi stood up wave to Mario and Peach who waved back then left the stage.
Meanwhile Link and Zelda having trekked across 6 stages without success finally gave up after finding their home stage Hyrule Temple.
"Zelda, I think it's time for us to stop searching already since we have gotten anything since we started." Link as he is ready to drop his shield and sword from lunging it throughout the stages.
Zelda sighed but understanding their situation sadly agreed as they were trying to accustom to their new home.
Luigi has trekked across stage after stage running to a few friends along the way: Kirby, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong. Soon enough he has landed himself in the Great Fox.
"Is this what the Sector Z stage now looks like? Then if that's the case I am going to run into…" Luigi
"That's right you trespasser." Star Fox member
He immediately grabbed him and pummeled him relentlessly
"Okay, stop it, what did I ever do to you? You bird brain!" Luigi
"Birdbrain? Really? Since you landed in our ship without any detection, I presume you're an enemy you goofy plumber!" Star Fox member
With the situation totally against Luigi, he wanted to snap back at him but before he could do so, the member was smacked in the head by Luigi's old acquaintance Fox.
"Is this your idea of interrogation, Falco?" Fox as he face palms in embarrassment.
"Well, we haven't encountered anyone since this 'smash world' just renewed. So why not be cautious?" Falco
"This is the reason why we never get paid right because of your loudmouth tendencies." Fox
"Okay, I understand the need to straighten out your teammates but Fox tell your feather friend to let go of me now!" Luigi still being grasped
"Oops, My bad!" Falco as he lets Luigi go.
"Sorry about that. Well since you met Falco. I don't have to explain since he can really be a handful sometimes." Fox as he is offering Luigi an apology.
"I understand but I don't have the time. You have an idea where a Hyrule theme stage is?" Luigi
"Yeah, just go past the cockpit and you should be there but watch for the cannons. They have been on the fritz ever since we got here." Fox
"Okay, thanks again Fox. And Falco, if you pull that stunt again it's your turn to be pummeled!" Luigi as he left the stage.
"What's his problem?" Falco
"Uh… Here we go again." Fox as he knows Falco's snarkier attitude
After that ridiculous situation, Luigi finally arrive at Hyrule Temple, which he found to be full of lush life. Meanwhile, inside the Temple though Link was handling things inside while Zelda was busy at a courtyard tending to an empty space that would become a garden for her pleasure.
"I wonder if there is anybody home." Luigi
Luigi then proceed to use the door knocker.
"KNOCK! KNOCK!"
Link puzzled quickly went to answer the door. To his astonishment he finally found Luigi.
"Luigi, thank goodness, that was some epic trip back there wasn't it?" Link
"Yeah, I happily ran into the others and found our old friends and also new ones." Luigi
"Speaking of new, I have found someone from my world too. I'll introduce her to you." Link as he left to fetch Zelda
Luigi was skeptical that he may be talking about Zelda but wasn't having high hopes regarding that it was real.
Zelda was admiring the beautiful flowers among the garden as Link entered.
"Zelda, I sorry for ruining your gazing routine but it seems we have a guest." Link
Zelda was not too pleased with his remark.
"Really Link? You just love to mess with people. Why can't you be more reserved?" Zelda
"If I was more reserved, I would be absolutely silent and let speech text run across my face for your convenience." Link
"I rather not, you were mentioning we have a visitor?" Zelda
"Yeah, he is now waiting for us at the main hall." Link
As they were heading towards the main hall, Zelda is preoccupied asking Link.
"So who's our guest?" Zelda
"He is someone I befriended since this whole 'smash world' was still starting out. Don't worry you will know him once you meet him." Link
Luigi was waiting in the main hall with his thoughts still mixed about who he is going to meet today. Just as he was trying to bury his speculations, Link was on queue.
"Luigi, I would like to introduce you to …" Link
"AH! IT'S YOU!" Luigi and Zelda
Link could only give a confused look.
"Zelda, was this the person who you first met?" Link
Zelda nodded
"And Luigi, you met Zelda before this haven't you?" Link
Luigi also nodded
"There goes my bet!" Link gave a sad defeat pose under a spotlight.
Luigi and Zelda both gave a confused look at him with sweat drops for emphasis. Back at Peach's Castle, Mario had a sneeze but ignored it.
"Really Luigi, you really have to tell me what happened between you and Zelda? Link
"It is rather …" Luigi
"… complicated. So your name is Luigi then?" Zelda
"Yeah, I forgot to say my name in respect to our introduction earlier." Luigi bowed with his cap off as a gentleman should.
"Don't worry about it. What happened with Ganondorf isn't entirely your fault. Oh! Speaking of Ganondorf, what happened between you two?" Zelda
"Yeah, what happened with Ganondorf? Since you did protect our little damsel and you are also alive by the way." Link
Both Luigi and Zelda are bought embarrassed and mad at Link that Luigi kick his foot into Link's leg 'accidentally' while Zelda slapped him across the face with some magic in it.
"What happened earlier with Ganondorf should never be discussed with you, Link AT ALL! But I did defeat and send him flying." Luigi outraged with a cross-popping vein.
"Yes Link, You really brought the best out of people." Zelda crossed her arms with a same cross-popping vein.
Link felt for the first time felt shocked that his friends could take his goofy antics to a degree but when it comes to more personal stuff, it comes more a defensive and off-limits that it should never be laughed about.
"Okay, I really goofed up there so please forgive me and I propose a suggestion for you two. Remember what I said about the bet earlier?" Link
"Yes? What about it? Luigi and Zelda
"I made myself a bet regarding Zelda's acquaintance that Mario was the one who met Zelda…" Link
"Thanks, Link." Luigi as he crouched with his back turned at Link with Zelda giving a sweat drop as she is confused.
"… but since it was you who not only help Zelda and battled Ganondorf, I am allowing you …" Link
Zelda and Luigi just stared at each other and then at Link since he wasn't speaking at a full sentence.
"Luigi, I am allowing you to ask Zelda out on a date." Link
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Luigi and Zelda
Link couldn't believe that both made the same response as Luigi become too shocked while Zelda has her face red full of embarrassment.
"Link, to say something out of the blue and without considering the other party's feelings or considerations, is not a good move! ... (Sigh) Well since you did admit you screwed up I'll forgive you. Zelda, are you okay with this?" Luigi
Zelda at least calmed down and responded: "Sure, I don't mind besides I wanted to talk to you personally."
"Well that settles that and if you will excuse me I am going to wash my pants." Link immediately left
Luigi and Zelda both gave a sweat drop for what just happened.
"If it was an excuse to get us to be alone, that wasn't smooth and he doesn't wear pants to begin with." Luigi
"Agreed." Zelda
"Still, would you like to have a date later this evening at the Fountain of Dreams stage?" Luigi
"Well sure. I am looking forward to it then." Zelda
Luigi didn't want to waste any more time promptly gave Zelda a goodbye and left.
QBH: Now our next character who gave Nintendo the dominant handheld market and gave the rise to the gameboy: Mr. Game and Watch
Mr. G & W: Why thank you it's an honor!
QBH: Mr. G & W has a variety of attacks that are effective and considerably good as KO options. His Melee outing was promising and Brawl improved his game so much that I play him more in Brawl rather in Melee. Just how many Game and Watch games references here is ridiculous. His Judge is often played for laughs when it gives a 9.
Mr. G & W: Sounds groovy but what are my flaws in the series.
QBH: Since Mr. G & W is 2D he is considerately light, he can easily flunged and KO though his bucket stops momentum (how does a bucket stop momentum?) His grab and throws are poor though they mess with peoples heads since you can't predict the direction after the juggle animation. His rolls may acts as a call back to his limited sprites but it is slow and poor reach. Some of his attacks has insufficient range which also include his only projectile in his arsenal: Chef.
Mr. G & W: Bummer but what is your overall word?
QBH: Mr. G & W is a decent character in terms of offense but has a really negotiable defense. He does possess good moves and allows decent options to use for in most situations though his grab, throws and rolls need better tweaking.
Mr. G & W: So, who's next in the roster?
QBH: Let see, it's the infamous duo mostly know for their chainthrows: Ice Climbers!
See ya guys, real soon for the next chapter!