Best to use it on off-guard opponents that are expecting the player to flee.Ĭaptain Falcon can also use it while running, then RAR the Falcon Punch. Captain Falcon can then tilt the motion towards the opponent to reduce the time it takes to charge on the ground, strengthen the punch by reversing it, and use the attack just as he hits the ground. But thanks to the inclusion of reversing the attack, new tactics are in hand.ĭouble-jump facing away from the opponent and right before he falls, Reverse Falcon Punch. The punch was made slightly faster than in Melee, though it appears to be weaker along with most of Captain Falcon's moves, and nowhere still as fast as the original counterpart. On the other hand, the Sacred Combo was first discovered and is considered its easiest to use in this game. Falcon's Down Air Attack being much slower than in Super Smash Bros, that combo was made more unreliable, but with L-Canceling, it is still possible.
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Melee, the Falcon Punch was made slower, though the punch itself seems to be stronger, and now has a full 3-D model, complete with better fire effects. Falcon Punch is also used by Falcon in this game to help him recover from far away as Falcon Punch causes Falcon to raise slightly vertically and also horizontally. Common tactics include throws to Falcon Punch and Down/Up Air Attack to Falcon Punch. is more likely to become a combo than in Melee and Brawl due to it only having Smash DI, and being much quicker. It is possible that the firery explosion could be a reference to the explosions when crashing into cars in "F-Zero," though this has yet to be proven.Īs a testament to the move's popularity, it seems to have come full circle and crossed back over into F-Zero canon: it is mentioned in F-Zero GX's ending song, specifically in the line "When a mighty illusion threatens your lunch, Falcon will be unleashing the Falcon Punch." in a very similar fashion to the clip from the animated series. This is reinforced in a Subspace Emissary cutscene, when Captain Falcon performs a Falcon Punch on a giant R.O.B. It has become quite memetic, as the clip makes it appear that the Falcon Punch causes an explosion that can be seen from space, when in reality, the blast is from Black Shadow's self-destructing base, and Captain Falcon is merely using the Falcon Punch to prevent Black Shadow from escaping said explosion. series, Captain Falcon famously performed a Falcon Punch in the F-Zero animated series, F-Zero: GP Legend, where he uses it to defeat Black Shadow. While the move is unique to the Super Smash Bros.
Captain Falcon will rush forward, allowing him to hit people from a long distance, but the punch will be weakened significantly. Brawl.įalcon Dash Punch is one of Captain Falcon's neutral special moves that can used via customization. Kirby copying Falcon Punch in Super Smash Bros. However, it also has considerable startup, making it easy to punish if shielded or missed. This is primarily due to its large hitbox, high knockback and damage, and ability to integrate into combos, making it a potent KO option as low as 60%. in his first appearance, though it resembles the move from F-Zero: GP Legend.įalcon Punch has the reputation of being one of Captain Falcon's most powerful finishers, and one of the most powerful Neutral Special Moves in the entire series. In The Subspace Emissary, Captain Falcon uses the Falcon Punch against a giant R.O.B. Brawl, Captain Falcon can perform a Reverse Falcon Punch by tilting the control stick in the opposite direction immediately after initiating Falcon Punch. Over the course of the series, Falcon Punch has undergone many aesthetic changes, with the majority being in Brawland SSBWU/3DSdue to animation improvements to incorporate an exaggerated pose and realistic fiery effects. Captain Falcon draws back his right hand before stepping forward while punching, shouting "Falcon.PUNCH!" and dealing moderate knockback and 24-27% damage.
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