MrSaturn99
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I want to go back to sega too
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS & Wii U Thread 8: Put mii in, coach
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I want to go back to sega too
I want to go back to sega too
Dreamcast 2 CONFIRMED
Green Mamba
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It is kind of funny how little attention Sonic has gotten past his initial reveal.
MrSaturn99
Member
Yeah, I thought it was weird he was barely in the direct at all.
It doesn't seem like they've changed him too much but I'm curious as to what his buffs are.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Problem is that they already existed for like couple of years. I would like to believe that Samus, Link and Pit are the figma that got released during last two years. I'm pretty sure that they would go with new figurines if it exists.
The Great Gonzales
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Super Sonic now lasts 20% longer.
Takamaru would be a great hybrid of Sheik and Marth/Ike. I think...
Hell, what's Takamaru supposed to do? Thanks god his game is coming this week.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
takamaru is basically a mix of a ninja and samurai, his attacks are mostly long range shurikan but attacks with his sword at close range, his gameplay, and therefore his character is very fast and reactionary(for a NES game atleast).
thts what makes him perfect but also unique for a character action game.
Takamaru's a samurai, but his special moves are called "ninja arts" -- so he's technically a samurai/ninja hybrid. He uses a traditional samurai katana, but he also does things typically associated with ninja, like throwing shuriken, using explosives, and disappearing.
The prolonged segment in the Direct when Sakurai mentioned character changes showing Sonic doing a combo revealed that his D-Air has meteor smash capabilities now. It's not really that significant though since using that attack off stage is an incredible risk.
Beyond that it seems like any changes in the slideshow were characters they're probably balancing but haven't really settled on yet. The only real buff Sonic needs is a power buff and at least one more move with good knockback that is reasonable to land.
I wish they took his Sonic Eagle from Battle. Hell even Project M had it and he was infinitely better because of it.
theprodigy
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Happy birthday Batty!
also be sure to follow Kriken's advice:
also be sure to follow Kriken's advice:
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Troubled Bat
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Isaac will be in the gane as a playable character! Believe!
I will stick by this till the very end!
Haha. Thank you, guys! Makes me really happy to see all the Happy B-Days given.
It's not the end of my betting!! Still have the big E3 coming. Expect it!
I will stick by this till the very end!
Bat pic not mine.
Whoa its TB's birthday? Happy birthday you gambling addictive bat you
Nice, also hapy B-Day Troubled Bat, get yourself some rehab for your gambling addiction
Happy birthday Batty!
also be sure to follow Kriken's advice:
Haha. Thank you, guys! Makes me really happy to see all the Happy B-Days given.
It's not the end of my betting!! Still have the big E3 coming. Expect it! The Bankslammer
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I'm kinda bummed out about how little love Sonic seems to be getting, to be honest.
I mean, in Brawl, it was justified by his being a very late addition. I was hoping that maybe this time, with Sonic planned as a character from the start (presumably), his inclusion would come with a bit more series fanservice (but not that kind of Sonic series fanservice, before anyone gets any funny ideas).
I'm honestly not sure what I'm expecting, but, I mean, Snake got codec conversations and a decent sized role in SSE, Mega Man clearly has a ton of love and care put into his inclusion, assuming Pac-Man is in, it seems that his Namco arcade roots will be getting decent representation via the S-Flag and Galaga enemies... like, I dunno. I know people are just sorta like "fuck Sonic whatever" but I still think he's cool and would like to see more love for him. Maybe at least some good music remixes this time (though using Sonic Heroes for the trailer doesn't have me optimistic).
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
You are right. His trash talking son Matthew will be. *handwave*
I'm probably in the minority here (since I constantly see people calling Sonic "boring"), but I'm glad Sonic's move set is relegated to the '90s. I fell out of favor with the Sonic series in the 2000s, and giving him a bunch of bizarre power-ups or whatever from the recent games wouldn't sit well with me. I like that Smash Bros. Sonic is just a fast spinny guy -- that's how I remember him from my childhood, and that's what I associate his best games with.
SenorArdilla
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Happy birthday Batty.
MrSaturn99
Member
boy was I pissed when I heard that
if that gets in over live and learn I swear to god
I understand this is your opinion but again I don't understand the ambivalence shown towards both sword/blade users and sword styles when picking newcomers for Smash rosters. To use an old post I made on the issue:
I think it's stupidly reductionist to say that a character with a sword can't be interesting or diversify themselves enough from others already in the roster to be a good newcomer and it's one of the top 3 things that continues to grate at me when newcomer discussions go down in Smash threads.
This also makes me sad because it shows that there aren't a lot of people who've watched Rurouni Kenshin or played Last Blade/Guilty Gear.
Well, his physical moves clearly take inspiration from games like Sonic the Fighters. I do agree with your sentiment, though Sonic does need to have some of his acrobatic nature infused they mostly nail the part about Sonic and the fact that he spins.
He's insanely fun to play as but he has a really hard time to KO anything which is a huge bummer in my opinion.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
The whole argument of too many sword wielders is irrelevant considering there are more characters that use their hands and feet. That said Ganondorf can easily be pro magic or go melee with a sword or Trident like weapon. He can even go dual swords. I think that while Ganondorf should be a massive power character he should be able to be the best of Link and Zelda and be able to use sheer power with a melee weapon while also having some technical and moderately damaging magic attacks.
Kyzon's changes to Ganondorf's specials are easily the best thing they could do while retaining a number of his normals (Thunderstomp/Dair and Fair in particular). It covers all the bases you've mentioned here and then some. I'm a really big fan of the teleport that swaps places with the other character if the portal opens up near enough to them.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
What are Kyzon's changes exactly? I am too dumb to know what they are.
Hyperactivity
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Happy b-day Batty
Now avatar bet at least 1/2 of you age times before your next birthday
Now avatar bet at least 1/2 of you age times before your next birthday
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
I actually like those. Although the think the Trident throw and controlling the direction before Ganondorf would reappear would be a lot cooler then a teleport but I am not opposed to it.
Since Melee the character I generally use is Ganondorf all day every day.
Oh cool. It seemed weird to me that he looked like a samurai but he used stars. Thanks for the clarification.
theprodigy
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HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
I'll be the Marth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XbtTJ2JAf0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XbtTJ2JAf0
I doubt the Roundtable conference is going to involve Sakurai explaining the moves to the press.
And this doesn't seem to be a new update. The article is from May 22nd and it doesn't mention when it was updated.
Nintendo UK didn't slip up anything though, it was Nintendo France.
And this doesn't seem to be a new update. The article is from May 22nd and it doesn't mention when it was updated.
$40+ figurines for NFC stuff. Hooray!
Orchestra and the girls did a really great job. Some of the male singers though...ugh
I get where you're coming from and as I've already mentioned, I've acknowledged that certain characters have paid their dues. The problem in my opinion comes from a frame of reference standpoint. I wouldn't group characters like Meta Knight and Pit into the "swordsmen" category simply on the basis that the former is a character built around the otherworldly principles of Kirby's universe with him retaining deception powers and flight ability, while Pit is just a celestial mercenary meaning a sword is just a part of a huge arsenal. In a way the same goes for Link; he has a plethora of more weapons at his disposal.
Where things get a lot general is with the Fire Emblem characters we have. Their abilities begin and end with their swords. That's not necessarily a bad thing obviously, and again, Fire Emblem is a lot more ingrained as a Nintendo franchise. I don't think Takamaru is able to claim the same at a surface level. Speaking personally I find his design mostly uninspired and his abilities don't seem that interesting to make a spin on so based on what's there I just don't find that as exciting.
That said if Sakurai gave him a Pit-style makeover and incorporated completely brand new things then that could turn out fine. But as he is I think it's a relatively "meh" choice to go with.
Those are all existing figures.
The NFC figures will probably be significantly smaller, have a base, and have no articulation.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Totally agreed with this.
Yeah but what's your avatar bet record
Undefeated.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
With 2-0 right? You gotta to do more than that.
Hey it wasn't for a lack of trying, people got scared.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
theprodigy
Member
With 2-0 right? You gotta to do more than that.
IntelliHeath: "two wins? haha what a scrub"
Princess_Eevee9
Neo Member
I'm against Sonic being sick with his old style of moves. He does not look like Classic Sonic but Modern Sonic. Have you two bothered playing the games? I want to see the Wii Era games represented as they had his coolest abilities and more interesting storylines. (Not bring Archie Sonic into this. )
Aw come on Batty had like nine bets open for the Smash Direct. Try harder
Problem might be I only make bets for lengths that actually mean something.
Just ask Pop-O-Matic.
Princess_Eevee9
Neo Member
*Was forgotten. *Isaac will be in the gane as a playable character! Believe!
I will stick by this till the very end!
Haha. Thank you, guys! Makes me really happy to see all the Happy B-Days given.
I-I said it too!
I too want Werehog Sonic donning an armor and a sword, kissing a human girl in the Victory celebration.
Dear god, NO