Vanilla Crusade can feel floaty. CMC v9 tightens the acceleration values. Wave-dashing isn't just possible; it is essential. The build introduces L-Cancelling (optional, but togglable), edge-cancelable teleports, and a gravity system that rewards aggressive rush-down play. It feels like Project M with a larger cast.

These characters are banned in some friendlies for a reason.

If you want to win without feeling dirty, pick these.

Earlier Crusade builds crashed frequently on Stage 11 of Classic. CMC+ v9 fixes nearly all memory leaks. The game runs at 60 FPS on any PC from the last 10 years. Loading times are under 2 seconds. Save data corruption is a thing of the past.

Super Smash Bros. Crusade CMC+ v9 is a love letter to platform fighters. It respects Melee’s technical depth, Project M’s balance philosophy, and Ultimate’s “everyone is here” mentality—all in a lightweight, free package.

If you’re tired of waiting for a new official Smash game, or just want to play Goku vs. Sans vs. Crash Bandicoot on Fountain of Dreams, download CMC+ v9. It’s the best fan-made Smash game you’ve never heard of.

Rating: 9.5/10 (Loses half a point only for the lack of native rollback netcode—use Parsec.)

Have you tried CMC+ v9? Who’s your main? Let me know below!

To truly play at the highest level:

In the crowded universe of platform fighters, official titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate dominate the esports scene. However, a dedicated underground movement has been perfecting a different vision for over a decade. That vision is Super Smash Bros. Crusade.

But if you ask any veteran of the Crusade community, they will tell you the same thing: not all versions are created equal. If you are searching for the most balanced, feature-rich, and explosive experience, you need Super Smash Bros. Crusade CMC v9.

For years, players have debated which build offers the tightest mechanics. The consensus has finally settled. Here is the definitive guide to why CMC v9 stands as the best iteration of the game, how to master its meta, and where to find the top-tier characters.

If you have grown tired of Ultimate's online delay, or you are nostalgic for the speed of Melee but want a roster of 100+ characters, Super Smash Bros. Crusade CMC v9 is not just the best fangame; it is arguably the best platform fighter on PC right now.

The community is active. The Discord server runs weekly tournaments. And because it is a modded build, the developers are constantly releasing hotfixes for the "best" possible v9.1 and v9.2 updates.