Pokemon Stadium – Pocket Monsters Stadium (N64, 1998)
The Pokemon Stadium stage isn’t necessarily based on anything from the Pokemon series, but the only Pokemon stadiums that appear in the games are from the Pokemon Stadium series, starting with Pocket Monsters Stadium. The original Japan-exclusive Pocket Monsters Stadium is similar to the version that we got, but it has a few key differences. For instance, you choose from 42 Pokemon as opposed to the full 150.
Onett – EarthBound (SNES, 1994)
Onett is the very first area from the quirky JRPG EarthBound and Ness’s hometown. In the background of the Super Smash Bros. stage, you can see the meteorite that begins the plot of EarthBound.
Mushroom Kingdom II – Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic (Famicom Disk System, 1987)
If you want to get really technical, Mushroom Kingdom II didn’t originate in a Mario game nor is it actually the Mushroom Kingdom at all. The land featured in Super Mario Bros. 2 (the one that Mushroom Kingdom II is based on) was called Subcon, and that is the same land that appeared in the game that Super Mario Bros. 2 was ripped from, Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic.
Brinstar Depths – Super Metroid (SNES, 1994)
There isn’t actually an area in Super Metroid known as Brinstar Depths, and it could be argued that this stage is based on the Brinstar from the original Metroid, but there are a few pieces of evidence that point to it being based on the SNES game. Firstly, the stage features a giant version of Kraid similarly to Super Metroid. Secondly, there is a track on the Super Metroid OST called “Brinstar Underground Depths” which the original Metroid lacks.
Big Blue – F-Zero X (N64, 1998)
The visual style and layout of Super Smash Bros.’ Big Blue is more akin to the Big Blue from F-Zero X than the original F-Zero. In F-Zero X, different versions of Big Blue are featured in the Jack Cup and the Queen Cup.
Fourside – EarthBound (SNES, 1994)
Fourside is the fourth town that Ness and friends visit in EarthBound. The Fourside stage from Super Smash Bros. more closely resembles the parallel version of Fourside known as Moonside.
Delfino Plaza – Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube, 2002)
Just like we got stages based on the hub world from Super Mario 64, we also got a stage based on the hub world from Super Mario Sunshine. In that game, Delfino Island was supposed to be Mario’s vacation destination, but he ended up having to clear the place of graffiti and restore its shine sprites instead.
Mushroomy Kingdom – Super Mario Bros. (NES, 1985)
There are two different versions of Mushroomy Kingdom: one is a recreation of Super Mario Bros.’ 1-1, while the other is a recreation of 1-2. The Smash Bros. Dojo says, “The kingdom you once knew has turned to ruins over the long years.”
Figure-8 Circuit – Mario Kart DS (DS, 2005)
Originally known as Mario Circuit, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has changed the name to fit that of its inspiration: Mario Kart DS’ Figure-8 Circuit. This was the first and plainest track in Mario Kart DS’ Mushroom Cup.
WarioWare, Inc. – WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! (GBA, 2003)
While some of the WarioWare, Inc. microgames come from WarioWare Touched! and some are newly created for Super Smash Bros., the stage itself and its background are based on the Variety Tower from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
