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[johnbone]

I find it funny how everyone went crazy about Megaman being in the game when he was announced, and last page no one answered "Megaman" to the question of what character they wanted to play as first. Most answered Greninja, Robin, Shulk... even Bowser Jr. even though he's probably unlockable.

So, who here sees Megaman as a potential main? Where are all the Megaman fans?

Hype is a fickle beast-you have it one moment, and then at the next, it's run off to be with the latest and greatest!

 

[Spinosaurus]

In general the 3rd parties this time don't excite. Had I known before their reveals that Mega Man and Pac Man are in I would've been hyped. Actually I was really hyped for Pac Man because of Gematsu, but his trailer did nothing for me. Neither did Mega Man's.

Maybe I'm just bitter since I knew Snake was gonna be gone.

 

[ffdgh]

1st party ninjas > 3rd party ninjas

I found this more funny than I should have...

 

[emb]

I find it funny how everyone went crazy about Megaman being in the game when he was announced, and last page no one answered "Megaman" to the question of what character they wanted to play as first. Most answered Greninja, Robin, Shulk... even Bowser Jr. even though he's probably unlockable.

So, who here sees Megaman as a potential main? Where are all the Megaman fans?

There's kinda two levels to any Smash character:
1. What they represent as a character, their history with games/Nintendo, how cool they are/look, etc.
2. Their actual moves and playstyle, and how good they appear to be.

During character reveals, the former is more important. That's why I would freak out to see Mega Man, Shulk, Ridley, Mewtwo, Geno, etc.

The former becomes more and more important the closer we get to release. We have a bunch of footage, and most of us have tried the game by now (good job with demos btw Nintendo, got it out there). I love Mega Man and think he's amazing, but my initial impression from the footage and from trying him myself is that I'm not crazy about the way he plays.

Of course it's way too early to say that with any certainty at all, and I guess it doesn't really have to apply for who you play the first time, so it's kind of irrelevant. I guess it's more being spoiled by the play before release, it makes the characters I tried already feel like old news.

 

[Neiteio]

That...really doesn't sound terribly mild. Though I agree she wouldn't be all that out of place - hopefully she can show up in the next Smash after Bayonetta 3 and the Jeanne spinoff game are released.

I wasn't saying they'd keep the part you bolded. I meant they'd just need to remove that one risqué action, and the rest of her depiction in Anarchy Reigns would work rather well in Smash. Just have her use her more fantastical weapons and revert to the one-piece "swimsuit" when she uses her weaves. It'd be appropriate while still feeling like Bayonetta.

 

[J@hranimo]

In honor of my peeps the Ice Climbers, I present quite possibly the greatest fan arrangement ever made.

Oh yeah I remember this! So good.

As far as Megaman is concerned, I'll mess with him once I get the feel of the game down. He really seems like a character that'll shine in 1v1s.

 

[K-A-Deman]

Did you guys know, there are other 288 special moves we know nothing of?

The depth this game will have is outstanding:

http://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2fekhc/need_a_postleak_hype_boost_consider_this_there/

So do we have to unlock each of these extra special moves or are they unlocked with the character? Because I vaguely recall something about unlocking a new special move, but I'm not sure.

Making gems sure is a time sink in Xenoblade.
I got up to the jungle and realized I hadn't made many. Now I have so many to choose from to make some.

I've spent more time crafting gems then I've spent in any single area, mostly making bad gems by accident

Spoiler

dumb party assist ¬_¬

Thev've brought out the secret ninjas.

How did I miss this the first time it was posted? Saving it now

And yeah, after whatever happened with the leak, you can bet Nintendo's out in full force looking at even the slightest twitchy eye or shaky finger.

 

[Murrah]

Mega Man will still probably be the first character I try out since he was my most wanted newcomer and my favorite third party character ever. But yeah, my hype for him as a potential main has diminished after footage. Little Mac is definitely my most hyped out character to try now, then followed by Rosalina

That said Sonic was my main in Brawl, so I can deal with Mega Man not being great as long as I like his play style. I'm much more concerned about if Mario isn't absolutely terrible this time

 

[Ryce]

In general the 3rd parties this time don't excite.

I'm much more excited for Mega Man and Pac-Man than I ever was for Snake and Sonic.

 

[SuperSah]

Pro tip #2:

Toon Link is much better in his game.

Thank god his design actually LOOKS like him too.

 

[BGBW]

In honor of my peeps the Ice Climbers, I present quite possibly the greatest fan arrangement ever made.

More repetitive than Ridley talk.

 

[zroid]

TI love Mega Man and think he's amazing, but my initial impression from the footage and from trying him myself is that I'm not crazy about the way he plays.

I just have a hard time really wrapping my head around him. Rosalina, for example, has a pretty out-there kind of playstyle, but you can see right away how it works, even if it might be tough to master.

My first impression after actually using Mega Man at a Best Buy demo was that... it's going to take some practice.

 

[Lunar15]

Mega Man's inclusion is incredibly powerful, in my opinion. It just came at the right time, when all of the fans felt really dejected.

It fits so well, classic Mega Man was a definitive NES experience. Snake and Sonic were neat and kinda goofy, but Mega Man makes complete sense.

 

[Captainbojanglesiii]

This has probably been posted already but... There is a Smash section of it that describes SmashGAF well.

Source: Dorkly.com

Found on r/gaming

 

[KHlover]

This has probably been posted already but... There is a Smash section of it that describes SmashGAF well.

Source: r/gaming

That's not how you spell dorkly.com

 

[Blizzard]

I always forget how awkward the N64 controller was. Got to bust out that third hand and hold the left side.

 

[SenorArdilla]

Less than 30 minutes until we get the Direct. Probably nothing Smash related but whatever.

I always forget how awkward the N64 controller was. Got to bust out that third hand and hold the left side.

 

[Captainbojanglesiii]

That's not how you spell dorkly.com

More meant found it on r/gaming. Will edit

 

[Kriken]

This has probably been posted already but... There is a Smash section of it that describes SmashGAF well.

http://2.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/63/90/f0fdeb4347e6e31db5cfe1c8bcb9607c.jpg

Source: Dorkly.com

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[OricWindstar]

Mega Man's inclusion is incredibly powerful, in my opinion. It just came at the right time, when all of the fans felt really dejected.

It fits so well, classic Mega Man was a definitive NES experience. Snake and Sonic were neat and kinda goofy, but Mega Man makes complete sense.

Totally agree. Mega Man's reveal couldn't have come at a better time for me.

 

[J@hranimo]

I don't get that last panel. Both of those games are good. Everything else is spot on though lol.

 

[Kouriozan]

:lol

I actually liked the N64 controller.

 

[BGBW]

I blame the death of game manuals on people who didn't know how to hold the Nintendo 64 controller.

 

[PadWarrior]

Mega man trailer had a grown man like me almost in tears. That trailer has a very special place with me.

 

[SmithnCo]

I don't get that last panel. Both of those games are good. Everything else is spot on though lol.

I think it's a nostalgia thing.

 

[sorakirosaki]

I don't get that last panel. Both of those games are good. Everything else is spot on though lol.

maybe its the whole emphasis on graphics over simplicity? (im not sure but thats the message i got albeit the message is vague lol)

edit: I personally thought the n64 controller was great i just used my thumb to move the analogue while i held controller with my hands or i just one handed it lol

 

[ffdgh]

All these years I've used the n64 controller wrong....Oh well.

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

In general the 3rd parties this time don't excite. Had I known before their reveals that Mega Man and Pac Man are in I would've been hyped. Actually I was really hyped for Pac Man because of Gematsu, but his trailer did nothing for me. Neither did Mega Man's.

Maybe I'm just bitter since I knew Snake was gonna be gone.

same here. I believe thats why no one talks about Sonic. lol

what happened guys? did yall forget him?!

 

[ffdgh]

same here. I believe thats why no one talks about Sonic. lol

what happened guys? did yall forget him?!

Sonic had his moment in brawl...Man his reveal was so amazing back then. So unexpected and awesome delay aside.

 

[OricWindstar]

Speaking of Mega Man, while it's such a shame they didn't have a press conference that year for the audience freak out, the reaction at the Nintendo Store to it was pretty great. Even with the stream lagging, they lose their shit.

 

[Regiruler]

Less than 30 minutes until we get the Direct. Probably nothing Smash related but whatever.

I like how you can position swap the n64 controller, like a swordsman changing the grip on his blade. Granted that meant game designers had to remember you can't use every button.

 

[BGBW]

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

 

[Kouriozan]

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

Yeah, it wasn't hard to control.
Was never confused by it.

 

[Fireblend]

The stick was the only bad thing about the N64 controller.

Other than that it was perfect.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

Even with the diagram the controller was still terrible.

 

[Captainbojanglesiii]

Yeah, it wasn't hard to control.
Was never confused by it.

I was real young when I had my N64, like 4 at the oldest and I could not figure it out.

 

[Spinosaurus]

what happened guys? did yall forget him?!

There are several characters that I keep forgetting they're even in the game.

Sonic being one of them.

 

[Kouriozan]

Well, almost time to watch that Witch.

 

[……forgetit]

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

Somehow I just realized that the nunchuk is just the N64's midsection cut out.

 

[ffdgh]

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

The right panal is how I used it except switch the useless dpad with the analog. Yes my thumb reached just fine.

 

[The Great Gonzales]

The only drawbacks to the N64 controller are the deterioration of the control stick and the awkward placement of the D-pad, which isn't even an issue because so few games required it. Otherwise, it was fantastic. The Z button was perfectly placed.

 

[J@hranimo]

I think it's a nostalgia thing.

maybe its the whole emphasis on graphics over simplicity? (im not sure but thats the message i got albeit the message is vague lol)

edit: I personally thought the n64 controller was great i just used my thumb to move the analogue while i held controller with my hands or i just one handed it lol

Ah...well they should've chosen a different example. at least a realistic game that tries too hard to be realistic or something.

Seriously, like every manual had this diagram in it.

Yeah I agree. The controller was unconventional but not unusable. Never saw any games that used the 2nd control scheme though.

 

[SuperSah]

I loved the N64 controller as a kid.

 

[Speedwagon]

The stick was the only bad thing about the N64 controller.

Other than that it was perfect.

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[PadWarrior]

Speaking of Mega Man, while it's such a shame they didn't have a press conference that year for the audience freak out, the reaction at the Nintendo Store to it was pretty great. Even with the stream lagging, they lose their shit.

The feels

 

[Kensho]

Mega Man will still probably be the first character I try out since he was my most wanted newcomer and my favorite third party character ever. But yeah, my hype for him as a potential main has diminished after footage. Little Mac is definitely my most hyped out character to try now, then followed by Rosalina

That said Sonic was my main in Brawl, so I can deal with Mega Man not being great as long as I like his play style. I'm much more concerned about if Mario isn't absolutely terrible this time

Mario from what I saw may be better than ever, really fast in every move! And don't lose hope on Mega man, he plays EXACTLY as in his games, that has to count!

Somehow I just realized that the nunchuk is just the N64's midsection cut out.

That's a really good one xD

Parappa confirmed for smash (he'd actually be a good fit if it were not for being a sony property)

You got the reference I love Parappa

 

[Luqi]

am i the only one who knew who to use the n64 controller?

 

[BGBW]

Even with the diagram the controller was still terrible.

It's not about the quality of the controller, it's about people not reading manuals which eventually lead to their demise. Add on top of that almost two decades worth of rubbish 'how do I control 64' jokes and you've got a lot of reasons to blame all the world's ills on people who didn't know how to hold one.

 

[georly]

Mario and Luigi vs Pikmin

 

[ffdgh]

I loved the N64 controller as a kid.

I had a purple see through controller. Makes me miss translucent controllers and consoles.