Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Mario

As Nintendo's biggest mascot, it's no surprise that Mario returns for the fourth generation of the company's crossover series. Like in every multiplayer game he has been in, Mario is all about ease of use and balance. His weight, speed and power sets the standard for every other characters, and his moveset is simple enough for newcomers, while varied enough to make him remain interesting to veteran players. While Mario doesn't have relentless offensive power like Little Mac or defensive keepaway abilities like Robin, he can function well with these playstyles and many more. Mario's main flaw is simply his lack of specialization, which makes it increasingly difficult to stay relevant as newer additions to the roster causes a noticeable power creep. Nevertheless, Mario is a reliable, solid character who can be a strong contender against any opponent he faces.

Final Smash - Mario Finale
Mario unleashes two massive fireballs, which spin around as they expand vertically, forming a fiery cone. The fireballs do continuous damage to any fighters caught by it, while dragging them forward. It is important to note that the Final Smash KOs by carrying fighters off the screen by constant, minor knockback instead of one heavy-hitting blast. This means that while using the move on the edge of a stage facing the center will let you cover the most range, using it nearer to the blastline you're facing gives you a higher chance of KOing low percentage opponents.