This video argues that Super Smash Bros. exists entirely in an autistic child's mind

No one really bothers to think of the “why” of Super Smash Bros. It’s a fighting game series where Nintendo characters beat each other up. What’s there to think about? Well, apparently, a lot.

Uploaded by the YouTube channel Gnoggin, the video below argues that the entire Super Smash Bros. series takes place in the mind of a child growing up with autism. As bizarre as that theory sounds, video (it’s over 20 minutes long) really does make some interesting points.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.