The damaging flames resulting from this attack last for only 2 seconds instead of 4. Down-B, "EXPLAIN!", doesn't increase in power with the Critic's damage, instead only increasing over time.It used to be "American Idol", which made an image of Chuck Norris appear and eject anyone touching it. He charge at one opponent with a crowbar and beat him/her up with it. Kubrick Stare: One of his Idle Animation as him do one to the viewers.Improbable Weapon User: His Up Smash is a jack-in-a-box that spring the word "FAIL" or "GENIUS".Put his hand on his chin and look on the side.Flipping the Bird: Performs this gesture with both hands in his neutral air attack.Firing in the Air a Lot / Skull Cups: One of his victory animations.Catchphrase: "Hello I'm the Nostalgia Critic.".Call on Me: The catchphrase variation, as Critic's Side B has him shout "ELEPHANT!" which briefly summons a silhouette of The Burger King for a second.Battle Intro: The Critic, already on the stage, says "Hello, I'm the Nostalgia Critic.".Angst Nuke: Nostalgia Critics Down B, when fully charged.The Nostalgia Critic THE NOSTALGIA CRITIC DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION!Ī man who spends his time recapping bad movies of recent decades to show that the 80's and 90's weren't perfect. Stone Wall: Has the second-slowest walk speed of the characters, though his ability to play keep-away makes him survive longer on the battlefield.The Rival / Vitriolic Best Buds: To IM Meen.Royals Who Actually Do Something: His royalty is questionable, but he's willing to go into battle.The Pratfall: His down special, Slippery Spill, drops wine puddles that causes anyone touching them to slip.Magic Carpet: Used in his up special when summoning Gwonam.The King brings out the aforementioned Dinner Blaster, then shoots a bunch of burgers and finish with a giant one. Improbable Weapon User: His goblet, wine from said goblet and dinners.Everyone Calls Him The King: He is never called Harkinian.Edible Ammunition: Dinner Throw and Dinner Blaster.Dynamic Entry: Either of his two entrance options.Beware the Nice Ones: Specifically when he uses his final smash.Battle Intro: Gets dropped off by his ship.Assist Character: Gwonam appears as part of his Up-B, and Fari appears for his grab and some throws.Adipose Rex: Likely from all these dinners.Acrofatic: More hefty than obese, but still able to fight well despite his size.Abnormal Ammo: He shoots burgers from the Dinner Blaster.A Glass of Chianti: Always has one with him.He's not afraid to throw his weight around. King Harkinian THE KING TAKES THE TRIFORCE OF COURAGE! Throw the Book at Them: Attack with his book for his Forward Smash, Neutral Aerial and Final Smash.Shout-Out: Two of his palette swaps are references to Dr.Shock and Awe: His Up B and ome of his A moves.The Rival / Vitriolic Best Buds: To King Harkinian.Rhymes on a Dime: Loves rhyming in his Classic Mode Quotes.Precision F-Strike: Say "shit" if he misses his opponents with his final smash.Portal Book: His final smash if executed successfully.Only Known by Initials: I(gnatius).M(ortimer).Memetic Molester: He's accused of being a pedophile multiple times in-universe ( But much more early on).Meeningful Names to Run Away from Really Fast: Who else?.Made of Explodium: His book explode on the ground if you fail to absorb anyone with it.The book can then be picked up and thrown to KO anyone stuck inside. Meen throws his book forward, which absorbs anyone it hits. Limit Break: "The Magic Labyrinth of I.M.Lightning Bruiser: He's the fastest character, and he's able to pepper attacks on opponents easily.Lean and Mean: He's tall and thin, with fairly spindly limbs."I, am the most POWERFUL, magician in the wooorrrlldd!"