Before diving into the specifics of 2.0.0, let's set the stage. Smash Remix is a ROM hack/modification of the original Super Smash Bros. (N64). Its mission is simple: add content that feels like it could have been in the game all along. The mod has been in development for years, gradually adding new characters, stages, and quality-of-life features that the vanilla version sorely lacks.
However, Smash Remix 2.0.0 represents a quantum leap forward. Previous versions added characters like Bowser, Mewtwo, and Marth. But 2.0.0? It redefines the entire roster.
Prior versions had teased the impossible—characters like Bowser and Mewtwo, ripped from Melee and backported to the polygonal hellscape of the N64. Version 2.0.0 took a running leap off that cliff. smash remix 2.0.0
The headline feature of Smash Remix 2.0.0 is the addition of four brand-new playable characters, bringing the total roster well beyond the original 12. Each character is fully realized with unique movesets, victory animations, original sound effects, and competitive balance.
Veteran characters have undergone hitbox normalization. Place the patched ROM in your emulator’s ROM folder
Since its release, Smash Remix 2.0.0 has been adopted by several online brackets on Smash Ladder and Discord-based 64 leagues. Competitive players praise the balance of the new characters—notably, Waluigi is considered mid-tier, while Shadow is high-tier due to his recovery options.
The mod has also spawned a new speedrunning category: "All Unlockables" in Smash Remix 2.0.0, where runners attempt to unlock all 20+ characters and bonus stages in under an hour. Load the patched ROM and verify the mod
Criticism of the version is minor. Some purists dislike the "auto L-cancel" option, arguing it removes skill expression. However, the developers left it as a toggle, satisfying both casual and hardcore crowds.
Version 2.0.0 introduces "Omega" variants for all stages. These variants strip away moving platforms and hazards, providing a flat, Final Destination-style layout. This was achieved by creating a universal collision handler that overrides stage-specific geometry flags.