Story Mode/The Rise of Darkness

"The Rise of Darkness" is the Story Mode of the game "Super Smash Bros. Epic Battle of History". Its plotline is similar to "The Subspace Emissary", but this story is playing on various places of Planet Earth.

Chapter 1: Midair Stadium
The story begins at the midair stadium. The crowd is roaring for the next challengers. Suddenly, a Mario trophy comes to the stage. Mario awakens. On the viewing platforms, Peach & Zelda are looking forward to the upcoming game. Before the battle starts, a Kirby trophy lands on the platform of the stadium. The battle between Mario and Kirby begins. The loser of the battle gets trophified. After the battle, Mario/Kirby is reviving Mario/Kirby by touching the base of the trophy, but dark red clouds from nowhere are overhauling the stadium. Hundreds of Heartlesses and Eliminators led by Darkside appearing on the platform. The first fight begins (Playable characters: Mario, Kirby, Peach, Zelda; Vs. Darkside). Pit, who is looking from Skyworld, is watching the havoc and asks Palutena to help them. Palutena says Yes and aids Pit through this adventure and battle. After Darkside and his minions are defeated, Darkside calls Petey Piranha to defeat the heroes. Petey appears and traps Peach and Zelda in cages (Playable characters: Mario, Kirby, Pit, Palutena; Vs. Petey Piranha). After defeating the plant, the cages are broken, releasing Peach & Zelda. But, Wario appears and trophifies Kirby. So, Mario, Peach, zelda, Pit & Palutena are following the bad-doers.

Chapter 2: Italy
While our heroes are chasing the villains, a portal appears, leading the heroes to our planet. The first thing, that they see of Earth, is the blue sky with the clouds. It looks very similar to their home world.