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'''Note:''' While MascotFighter[=s=] tend to be PlatformFighter[=s=], the two aren't necessarily the same thing. Platform Fighters don't have to feature mascots.

* ''Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu'', predating ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'', offered two-on-two battles in story mode and a four-player free-for-all battle mode environmental hazards, with the KunioKun cast. The mechanics were loosely similar to ''RiverCityRansom''--no insane JumpPhysics, but there were stage hazards to spice the fighting up.

* ''OnimushaBladeWarriors''

A particular form of FightingGame.

* ''Manga/YuYuHakusho Makyo Touitsusen'', a game developed by Treasure way back on the SegaMegaDrive, has elements of this type of gameplay. The game lacks both stage hazards and items and special moves are performed by using traditional fighter inputs, but it features frantic four-player battles, and character movement is more similar to that of a MascotFighter (ex: turning left or right turns your character around, double-jumping, etc.)

** ''VideoGame/JStarsVictoryVS'' is essentially the like a free roaming, next-gen version of ''JumpSuperStars.''

* ''ViewtifulJoe: Red Hot Rumble''
* ''JumpSuperStars'', based on several manga series found in ''ShonenJump'', from ''Manga/DragonBall'' and ''OnePiece'' to ''Manga/YuGiOh'' and ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''.

* ''IndieBrawl''

* The GundamVsSeries was originally a MechaGame, but the action got more fast-paced as time went on to the point where the crossover games (''Gundam Vs. Gundam'', its UpdatedRerelease ''Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus'', and sequel ''Gundam Extreme Vs.'') are effectively a hybrid Mecha Game[=/=]Mascot Fighter.

* ''Videogame/GodzillaDestroyAllMonstersMelee'' and its sequels/related games do this for the Toho Kaiju.

* ''CartoonNetworkPunchTimeExplosion'', was released in North America to home systems on November 15th, 2011 - a Nintendo3DS version was released earlier on June 2nd, 2011.

* ''DreamMixTVWorldFighters'', which focused on characters from {{Konami}}, HudsonSoft, and Takara, from [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid Solid Snake]] and [[VideoGame/{{Castlevania}} Simon Belmont]] to VideoGame/{{Bomberman}} and [[{{Transformers}} Optimus Prime]].
* ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaJudgment'' does this with just ''VideoGame/{{Castlevania}}'' characters, including the aforementioned Simon Belmont.
* ''DissidiaFinalFantasy''

* ''SugoiHebereke'', a SuperFamicom Mascot Fighter based on the {{VideoGame/Ufouria}} series.

** ''VideoGame/JStarsVictoryVS'' is essentially the like a free roaming, next-gen version of JumpSuperStars

* 'VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale''

* [[http://paulgalenetwork.com/home/2011/11/01/new-details-on-sony-smash-bros-coming-november-3rd-to-paul-gale-network/ A Sony mascot fighter]] titled ''VideoGame/PlayStationAllStarsBattleRoyale'' has been released, including [[{{Uncharted}} Nathan Drake]], [[LittleBigPlanet Sackboy]],[[VideoGame/GodofWar Kratos]], and more.

* ''[[http://pastadium.forumotion.com/f14-project-axis Project: Axis]]'' is a planned fan-made game that is, essentially, ''SuperSmashBros'' [[UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny V]][[ConsoleWars S.]] ''VideoGame/PlaystationAllStarsBattleRoyale''.

* Homestrife is a fan-made fighter with the characters of ''Homestuck''. It can be found ''[[http://homestrifegame.com/ here.]]''

* Capcom's ''PowerStone'' series is one of the rare examples of an original franchise of this genre.

* ''RagDollKungFuFistsOfPlastic'' is another rare example of an original franchise with this type of gameplay.
* ''TheOutfoxies'', an obscure ArcadeGame by Creator/{{Namco}}. Like ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' (which it predates), it's a 2D fighter where opponents are pitted against each other in environments full of stage hazards and weapons scattered about. It's even rumored that the team that worked on this game [[http://www.destructoid.com/six-days-to-smash-bros-brawl-top-five-smash-bros-alternatives-71897.phtml also did work on Smash Bros itself.]]

* ''PoyPoy'' and its sequel has gameplay similar to Power Stone, except that attacking consists entirely of throwing stuff at your opponents.
* The XBoxLive game ''SmallArms'' is a cross between a Mascot Fighter and a Shooting Game.

* ''{{Keriotosse}}'', a Japan-only SegaSaturn game.

Mascot Fighters are usually characterized by PlatformFighter elements: 2-D gameplay, even though the characters and graphics may be in 3-D. They are almost always four-player, and usually have multi-level playing fields. The action of a Mascot Fighter is usually fast-paced, and often chaotic. With up to four players, [[MeleeATrois usually every man for himself]], attacks can often come out of nowhere, so long {{Combos}} are usually discouraged, if even possible. Battles can be to the *''ahem''* [[NonLethalKO "death"]], but more often than not, you can also win by [[RingOut knocking the enemy off the stage entirely]]. Items and Weapons that appear at random intervals and locations are also a big part of gameplay, and can often turn the tide of a battle. UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny will nearly always apply.

* The entire genre was pretty much [[TropeCodifier popularized]] by ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros''. However, contrary to popular belief, it is ''NOT'' [[OlderThanTheyThink the first game of its kind.]]

'''Note:''' WHile MascotFighters tend to be PlatformFighters, the two aren't necessarily the same thing.

Mascot Fighters are usually characterized by 2-D gameplay, even though the characters and graphics may be in 3-D. They are almost always four-player, and usually have multi-level playing fields. The action of a Mascot Fighter is usually fast-paced, and often chaotic. With up to four players, [[MeleeATrois usually every man for himself]], attacks can often come out of nowhere, so long {{Combos}} are usually discouraged, if even possible. Battles can be to the *''ahem''* [[NonLethalKO "death"]], but more often than not, you can also win by [[RingOut knocking the enemy off the stage entirely]]. Items and Weapons that appear at random intervals and locations are also a big part of gameplay, and can often turn the tide of a battle. UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny will nearly always apply.

'''Note:''' Just because it's a crossover fighting game does not necessarily mean it's a Mascot Fighter. The distinction is in the ''gameplay''. (For an example, compare the mechanics of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' to the ''[[CapcomVsWhatever Capcom Vs.]]'' series).

* The NewgroundsRumble ([[http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/381115 Seen here]]), which does this for the site {{Newgrounds}}, including characters such as {{Pico}} and Nene, the P-Bot, SaladFingers, Hank from ''WebAnimation/MadnessCombat'', the [[{{Tankmen}} Tankman]], the AlienHominid and other characters who were featured on the site.