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I discovered that Barack Obama not only has played “Super Smash Bros”, but he also favors one of the top characters in the game. This revelation took me aback because my recollection of Obama and video games was limited to his query about whether violent games might affect young minds. I usually link such concerns with politicians who aren’t gamers themselves, and I had assumed that Obama fell into this category as well.

It appears that this statement is true: President Obama is skilled at playing the N64 version of Super Smash Bros., as demonstrated by his proficiency with a joystick. While it’s unclear whether he knows the character rankings or not, Obama seems to have a good understanding of which characters are more effective, as shown by his choice of a high-tier fighter. Having persisted in playing Link for too long before eventually learning to play Fox myself, I wouldn’t relish the prospect of facing President Obama if he has indeed perfected his preferred character.

Barack Obama Mains Captain Falcon In Super Smash Bros. 64

Barack Obama Played Super Smash Bros. Against Competitive Player Cody Daniels

Based on a tweet by Super Smash Bros. Melee player Tafokints (real name Daniel Lee), it’s said that Captain Falcon is the character President Barack Obama enjoyed playing in Super Smash Bros. This information was passed along to Lee by Super Smash Bros. player and event organizer, Cody Daniels. Daniels had a Make-A-Wish experience where he played Super Smash Bros. with Obama at the White House during his presidency.

According to Daniels’ story, it appears the president was exceptionally skilled at Super Smash Bros., surpassing the typical casual player’s abilities. Whether he secretly practices or simply excels at gaming isn’t certain. Regardless, it’s intriguing to discover that the former president could keep pace with a seasoned Smash player in an informal contest. It’s worth noting that Captain Falcon is considered one of the stronger characters in Super Smash Bros., particularly on the N64 version.

Captain Falcon Is One Of The Best Fighters In Smash 64

Captain Falcon Is Only Bested By Kirby And Pikachu

In the world of Super Smash Bros., it’s not that Captain Falcon is the ultimate character; instead, the top spots are held by Pikachu and Kirby. Pikachu, with its swift aerial maneuvers, and Kirby, with his potent spike, make them formidable edgeguards, particularly against characters with weak recoveries. However, Captain Falcon is still regarded as one of the best characters in the game, coming second only to Pikachu and Kirby. When played skillfully, he can prove to be a lethal force indeed.

One lethal maneuver in Captain Falcon’s collection could be his upward air attack. This move allows for extended juggling of opponents, sometimes even taking a life from an undamaged foe when the combo begins. What’s more, Captain Falcon boasts the quickest descent rate in the game, making him tough to eliminate at the top of the stage. Unfortunately, he struggles with a weak recovery move, which can make it challenging to return to the stage if you’re knocked off the edges, particularly against a skillful edgeguard like Kirby.

It seems unlikely that President Obama was executing advanced zero-to-death combos against Cody Daniels when they played Super Smash Bros. together. However, given Captain Falcon’s inherent strengths, it’s plausible that he managed to keep up in casual matches. Now that I know he’s a fairly competent player at Super Smash Bros., I wonder what other games the former president might excel in. It could be fascinating to find out if Higher Ground Productions, Michelle and Barack Obama’s media company, would consider live-streaming events where he can showcase his gaming skills.

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2025-06-01 03:27