‘Super Smash Land’ Fan Project Brings Four Player Action to the Puke Green Screen

“Super Smash Bros.” is one of the few Nintendo-published franchises to never see release on a handheld. Gamers everywhere continue hoping against hope that that will change, but Nintendo has yet to officially announce a new entry for its upcoming Nintendo 3DS is in development.

One impatient fan took matters into his own hands. He created “Super Smash Land,” a Game Boy-inspired PC title. It’s what a “Super Smash Bros.” handheld game might have looked like.

The new version’s demo (the second of a proposed three) released yesterday. Hit the jump for a video of the retro-themed project, plus where to download it.

Developed by Dan Fornace, a student at Drexel University studying (you guessed it) game design and 3D animation within a Digital Media program, “Super Smash Land” is an ongoing effort.

The new “Super Smash Land” ups the player count to four – adding Pikachu and Link to the original twofer, Mario and Kirby. New stages – Saffron City (from Pokemon) and a mysterious “Unlockable Stage” – are also included. Customizable controls, team matches and high scores round out the work-in-progress.

The third and final version is in development according to Fornace, though he hasn’t announced just when it will come out.

“Demo 2″ can be downloaded here. Let us know what you think of it in the comments. (via Tiny Cartridge)