The most popular Smash fangame on the internet has received its biggest update yet – 3 years in the making!
Are you ready to experience…
SUPER SMASH FLASH 2 BETA?
NOTE: This game is still very much a work in progress. If you’d like to assist with the development, please click here.
…Super Smash what?
– Super Smash Flash is back! You do remember us, right? The original Smash Bros fangame, most popular for content and difficulty, rather than gameplay, Super Smash Flash was…well, Super Smash in a Flash. It showed very few similarities to the actual Smash Bros gameplay as it was our first game, yet still somehow attracted large crowds of people. Now, with the knowledge we’ve picked up along the way, we’re striving for the utmost quality this time around. Super Smash Flash 2 is not a game made by one person in a month, like SSF1. Super Smash Flash 2 is a game made by hundreds of people over several years. It will be one of the biggest Smash bros fan-games – no. One of the biggest Flash games, to date. We promise.
Is this actually made in Flash?
– It is, and one of our major product goals here is to show that Flash is underestimated and underappreciated. If we can make a console-quality game with controller support, online mode, and 10 years worth of custom art, so can you. No other programming interface would allow us the kind of convenience and workflow that we have with Super Smash Flash 2 without custom tools. Flash is incredible for creating video games and animations with a low barrier to entry and an incredibly simple interface. (tl;dr stop calling for Flash to die, jerks)
View Changelog Here (For past versions of the game, visit the archives page. Super Smash Flash 2 is the product of years of work by a group of video game fans with the goal of bringing Super Smash Bros to your computer for free. One of the best fan-games ever created and one of the greatest Flash games ever made. Super Smash Flash 2 is the product of years of work by a group of video game fans with the goal of bringing Super Smash Bros to your computer for free. One of the best fan-games ever created and one of the greatest Flash games ever made.
Why does your game have a Wikipedia page?
– I have no idea but we’re really excited about it.
This isn’t listed on Twitch! Can I stream/watch SSF2 Beta live?
Unfortunately, Twitch does not list us as a game. We suggest using YouTube Gaming!
Do you have a Discord?
We do! Please note that invitations are not always open, so if the link doesn’t work please check back again later.
Can I use my gamepad?
– If your OS recognizes it, and you’ve got drivers… yes! Please note, at this time only the downloadable version of the game (to your right) supports gamepads due to shortfalls and discrepancies in support between the browsers.
Where’s the best place to find matches?
– Our partners over at Anther’s Ladder run an awesome chat with matchmaking built right in! Check it out here.
Can you add [insert character here]?
– Unfortunately with a game of this scale, we need to plan things out ahead of time so that we can finish the game at some point. At this time we cannot accept content suggestions for this reason. Sorry!
How can I support your development?
– We are not accepting any monetary compensation on behalf of Super Smash Flash 2. The best way to support us is to keep playing. It’ll make us happy. Hopefully it’ll make you happy too.
WHERE IS THE FULL VERSION?!
– Super Smash Flash 2’s Beta release is our final full-featured update to our public release before the full game. We’re hard at work and well on our way, and we allow you to experience our progress along the way – that is the point of Super Smash Flash 2’s demos.
Are there combos in Super Smash Flash 2?
– Absolutely. Super Smash Flash 2 has low landing lag, high hitstun, and high gravity, leading to an exhilarating combo game with lots of mixups that will still feel right at home to those coming from any of the official Smash games – even ones where combos don’t exist. This is one of our major project goals.
Which Smash game is SSF2 based off of?
– Ah, I see you noticed that SSF1 was based off of Melee, huh. Well, think of SSF2 as a Frankenstein. We’re smashing together a “Greatest Hits” type deal with our engine, feel, and aesthetics, but we’re also taking our own creative liberties as well. There’s no definite answer to this question!
Well, in terms of engine?
– SSF2’s engine is Frankenstein’d too. At first glance, it’s very reminiscent of Smash 4, actually; some of the more obvious engine aspects will make that clear right away (with the low landing lag, high-ish hitstun, high gravity, etc.) But it goes deeper than that, and this will become more apparent as the game matures and we begin activating our other engine aspects.
Do characters have complete movesets?
– Absolutely. Some characters have placeholder animations at the moment, but they will all be remedied before the full release.
Does this work on Mac/Linux?
– SSF2 runs better on Mac than on most Windows computers, actually! As far as Linux, you can always play our game using Chrome until we get an executable finished up.
Is online mode planned?
– It’s in!! 🙂
What about L-Cancelling or (insert some complicated Smash Bros-related acronym here)?
– Probably not included. As far as L-cancelling though, SSF2 has globally reduced landlag (some call this ALR – Aerial Lag Reduction), and instead of being move-specific, it’s mostly character specific with a few exceptions, ranging from 3 to 12 frames (at 30 FPS). If we gave you L-cancelling, you probably wouldn’t need to use it often.
This program is a free fan-made game that lets you play with a variety of characters, including those who are not found in the original Smash game.
Easy to learn, difficult to master
Smash your way to victory while letting out some steam in this awesome impression of Super Smash Bros.
Though SSF2 has a different game engine than Super Smash Bros, the combat mechanics are similar. The pixelated graphics give it a nostalgic look for those old school players of the Super Nintendo era. Everything from the attacks and explosions resembles those of SS Bros.
You can choose from many different fighters, including popular anime protagonists like Naruto and Goku. A great novelty is that they have characters from other games like Pacman and Sonic. Each brawler has its own fighting style and unique moves, which are consistent with their stories. As a result, skills dictate the outcome of every battle, and you have no one to blame for your defeat other than yourself.
SSF2 has a shallow learning curve. You can play solo until you feel like you’re ready to take on other players. Explore the many game modes that let you smash under challenging conditions. There is also a Training Mode to help you get used to the gameplay.
There is no real progression in SSF2 besides smashing better with your favorite character, or mastering every other one. Achieving that, however, would take a very long time. Top players have been known to invest hundreds of hours into each character. This process is not for everyone and can get repetitive.
Where can you run this program?
You can run this software on Windows XP and later. Additionally, there are versions available for computers using a Mac or Linux operating system.
Is there a better alternative?
No. SSF2 was designed with anime and old school game fans in mind. You can play with all your favorite heroes in one place. The only other game that would give you a similar experience is Super Smash Bros itself by Nintendo.
Our take
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SSF2 does a good job of putting together a unique team of playable characters. Although there isn’t a storyline, the action and strategic combat are very enjoyable.
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Should you download it?
Super Smash Flash 2 Demo
Yes. If you’re a fan of the Smash Bros series and want to experience the old school gaming feel, you must try out SSF2.
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