As a dedicated player who's been throwing down since launch, I can confidently say the roster of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl just got a whole lot funnier and more chaotic. The third announced DLC character has officially landed in the game, and it's none other than Hugh Neutron, the pie-obsessed, duck-enthusiast father from Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. His arrival feels like finding the perfect, unexpected topping on a sundae you already loved—it’s a delightful surprise that changes the entire flavor profile of the experience. This addition continues the game's impressive post-launch support, proving it's more than just a fleeting challenger in the platform fighter genre. The trailer from publisher GameMill Entertainment shows Hugh in all his glory, ready to serve up a unique brand of suburban mayhem.

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Hugh Neutron isn't your typical fighter. His lightweight, frantic combat style is a whirlwind of absurdity. He attacks with a bizarre arsenal that includes:

  • Fast-paced dance moves that disorient opponents.

  • A wide assortment of pies for both close-range splats and long-range throws.

  • Bananas to create slippery hazards on the stage.

  • Motorcycles that he seemingly summons out of nowhere for powerful charge attacks.

His most unique ability, however, is his Duck-Fu. Hugh can briefly take flight, soaring across short distances like a determined mallard, before striking down with webbed-footed fury. It’s a move set that turns the battlefield into his own quirky backyard, where the rules of normal combat don't apply. This playstyle is as unpredictably wonderful as a Rube Goldberg machine made entirely of kitchen appliances—you're never quite sure what's coming next, but you know it will be entertainingly complex.

A huge win for fans is the return of original voice actor Mark DeCarlo, who reprises his role as Hugh. This follows the game's June update that added full voice acting to the entire cast, finally giving these cartoon icons their authentic voices. Hugh comes packaged with his own themed content:

Content Description
Playable Character Hugh Neutron with his full move set.
New Stage A brand-new, pie-themed battlefield.
Alternate Costume An additional look for the character.

This content is available as an individual pack for $4.99 or as part of the larger Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Universe Pack Season Pass for $11.99, which includes previous DLC fighters Rocko and Jenny Wakeman.

To celebrate Hugh's debut, Mark DeCarlo and Jimmy Neutron co-star Debi Derryberry (the voice of Jimmy) hosted a special creator tournament on YouTube. This event featured popular streamers and content creators duking it out in All-Star Brawl. Derryberry's involvement has sparked fresh speculation within the community: could Jimmy Neutron himself be preparing to blast into the fray? Her participation feels like a carefully placed breadcrumb, hinting that the boy genius might one day join his father on the roster. The prospect of a father-son duo in the game is as tantalizing as a perfectly executed scientific hypothesis—you can see the logical steps, and you're eagerly awaiting the explosive result.

Hugh's inclusion is a testament to his enduring popularity. He often stole the show in his original series with his well-meaning but utterly bizarre antics, and that personality is perfectly translated into his fighting game mechanics. For players who grew up with these cartoons, controlling Hugh is a blast of pure nostalgia, allowing us to finally unleash his unique brand of chaos ourselves. His move set encourages a playful, disruptive style that can catch more straightforward brawlers completely off guard. Fighting him is like trying to have a serious debate with a chaos theorist who only speaks in puns—logical strategy tends to fall apart in the face of such glorious, unpredictable nonsense.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl continues to build a robust and wonderfully weird roster, drawing from decades of the channel's history. From expected heavy-hitters like SpongeBob and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to wild cards like Garfield and now Hugh Neutron, the game offers a vibrant playground for cartoon combat. Hugh's arrival in 2025 shows the developers are still listening to the fans and digging deep into the archives for beloved characters. He's more than just another fighter; he's a statement that this game embraces the full spectrum of Nickelodeon's humor, from the clever to the completely absurd. Getting to play as him is an absolute joy, and I can't wait to see which nostalgic favorite they pull from the vault next.