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: Kirby is the only one who escapes the initial blast.

In the early games, the "story" is presented as a child playing with toys. The fighters are literal dolls or trophies brought to life by , an entity representing the creative force of the creator. Battles take place in a dream-like world where the primary goal is simply to prove who is the strongest. The Subspace Emissary (Brawl) Super Smash Bros.

: Later, a dark entity named Dharkon emerges, representing chaos and darkness, leading to a three-way war between Light, Dark, and the Smash fighters. : Kirby is the only one who escapes the initial blast

The series has evolved through several central narrative arcs, shifting from a childhood imagination playground to a multi-dimensional war for survival. The "Child's Room" Era (64 & Melee) Battles take place in a dream-like world where

: Bowser and Ganondorf serve as high-ranking generals, while Tabuu , a powerful being trapped in Subspace, is revealed as the ultimate mastermind using Master Hand as a puppet. World of Light (Ultimate)