Cruel mode is a Multi-Man mode present in Super Smash Flash and Super Smash Flash 2 which originates from the Super Smash Bros. series. It challenges the player to defeat as many opponents as possible without falling from the stage, self-destructing, or being KO'd. This time, however, is a reversal of the previous Multi-Man modes with high handicaps on the player and increased aggressiveness and knockback resistance on the opponents.