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[Ryce]

They're not just costumes. Their name appears in the game, the announcer calls out their names, the audience chants their names, they have their own animations and voices, etc. It's amazing how much work went into the Koopalings.

They have their own animations?

 

[ActStriker]

Just played the demo, I've come to the conclusion that I hate this. Seriously don't get it. Couldn't do my final smash, and the controls just confuse me. First time I've played smash but yeah not for me. Playing with my brother just pissed me off lol.

You do your final smash by pressing the special button with no directional input

 

[javac]

The 3DS version controls like a hot pile of shit. If you can try a real controller when the wiiU is released.

Yeah I have a Wii U with two pro controllers so I'll give that a go when it comes out. I like the idea of the game and the presentation but man those controls and the demo itself are not friendly for new comers I think.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Anyone who has the game mind checking out one thing about Yoshi for me?

One of the things I heard was that his up air has a sweetspot effect similar to the Falcon Knee.

Would like to know if that's true or not.

 

[OmegaSmash]

Can anyone with the full game tell me how Ike is this time around? He was my main in Brawl.

Also, was lucky to get demo codes, and it's awesome. Link's great this time around, but Mario is even better I'd have to say. He's so well rounded as a character. I love Link's new dash attack, a real knock back move that's for sure.

Slightly faster than in Brawl. I watched some gameplay, and still hits hard but is too slow to do anything.

 

[Drago]

They have their own animations?

I've only played as Bowser Jr. and Lemmy so maybe it's different for others, but as far as I could tell it's the same battle animations. Different victory poses though.

 

[Kandinsky]

Castillian spanish or latin american spanish?

The castillian spanish annoucer sounds like a german guy trying to speak spanish with a cold and bored to death (he is the same as brawls). And thats probably what he is, a german guy that knows spanish, because the european dubs were done by workers at NoE's german headquarters and not professional voice actors.

The surprising thing is that everyone hated it in brawl and someone there ihought it was a good idea to bring him back. Even worse when we got a really good dub for star fox 3ds and Layton vs Phoenix Wright. NoE can do better than this, that is what angers me most.

The former. Tbh this is the first Smash in spanish in LA so I'm not used to a spanish talking announcer, I ended up changing my 3DS language, cant stand him.

 

[IntelliHeath]

They are* amazing

Oops. Sorry! XD

 

[SuperLeviathan]

If you asked me that before the Mario Kart 8 DLC was announced I'd say no, but after they announced 16 new courses and 6 new characters for $11 for Mario Kart I'm sure they will.

I think the key point is that Wii U sales are still pretty sad, as our friends in the NPD and Media Create threads will tell you.

With few casual gamers and third party game to really set it alight, Nintendo's really gonna want to milk as much from their few AAA games as possible (Mario Kart, Hyrule Warriors, and this). It's a very different situation from Brawl, which came out when the Wii was at the peak of it's popularity.

 

[SoraanTribal]

I wish you could change the controls... I have never gotten used to X and Y being jump since almost every other Nintendo (and other devs honestly) game has that on A or B. I'm always so bad at learning Smash controls because I don't play it all that often except when friends are over, lol.

 

[Benzychenz]

Reposting this in here, since the twitch thread is pretty inactive.

Custom moves (and potentially the stat-changing equipment) are going to be the defining core of this version of SSB, I am calling it now. There is SO much variation in how you can play now. Samus's melee charge shot changes her playstyle totally.

And if you're a guy obsessed with landing lag, stick on some equipment that lowers all landing lag, if you can handle the stat penalty you get elsewhere. Anyone can build a character that plays to their preferences, and they can all battle one another.

CUSTOM SMASH BROS GUYS, this is it, this is the era of custom Smash Bros.

Yup. It's all pretty incredible, especially if the competitive scene embraces it.

 

[Salih]

Skyloft/Ghirahim's Theme

I'm in heaven guys.

First the Melee Remix, now this! Soundtrack of the Year.

 

[MiguelMexMIstery]

The former. Tbh this is the first Smash in spanish in LA so I'm not used to a spanish talking announcer, I ended up changing my 3DS language, cant stand him.

Wait a Smash in LA Spanish?

MEGATON

 

[Necromanti]

The 3DS version controls like a hot pile of shit. If you can, try a real controller when the wiiU is released.

I know I kept wanting to use the D-Pad the one time I tried it.

 

[Jackano]

I drop one last time my own youtube link for those who wants some of the musics, I know many other people have done this on youtube, but my rips are pretty good quality I think, mainly Zelda tracks but also that Melee Theme remix
https://www.youtube.com/user/ZeldaDaily/videos
I go back to play, enjoy

 

[Pancakes]

How's Plautena gameplay wise? I see Shofu playing her a lot and he seems impressed.

 

[javac]

Smash can be surprisingly confusing for newcomers, specially in a non gamecube controller. All I can suggest is watch the How To Play (I think it's letting it sit on the title screen for a couple of minutes) that shows you the real basics, and then just moving around Battlefield with the AI at Lv.1 so you can get used to the controls.

I'm glad there's a demo on the title screen, I guess I should have waited since KI:U was similar. I was playing with my brother. He's played brawl but we're both newbies pretty much. I really hated using the circle pad, wouldn't the d-pad be better for this type of game? You float like a hot air balloon and the inclusion of two jump buttons confuses me. It's just way too fast paced, fumbling trying to actually hit someone and trying to pick shit up while a game on pong appears on the screen. Too much!

 

[zroid]

How's Plautena gameplay wise? I see Shofu playing her a lot and he seems impressed.

she's awesome based on the Treehouse stream

fast with a lot of useful moves

 

[foxuzamaki]

Skyloft/Ghirahim's Theme

I'm in heaven guys.

They brought back the brawl version of stickerbrush symphony...


10 outta 10 10 outta 10, GOTY, best game best game

 

[OmegaSmash]

I'm glad there's a demo on the title screen, I guess I should have waited since KI:U was similar. I was playing with my brother. He's played brawl but we're both newbies pretty much. I really hated using the circle pad, wouldn't the d-pad be better for this type of game? You float like a hot air balloon and the inclusion of two jump buttons confuses me. It's just way too fast paced, fumbling trying to actually hit someone and trying to pick shit up while a game on pong appears on the screen. Too much!

Smash can be overwhelming at first since it's really unorthodox, but once it clicks it's an amazing series.
And Smash plays better with a Gamecube controller, which is why there was so much excitement over the announcement of the gamecube and adapter for Wii U.

 

[timetokill]

if true, Ness getting nerfed sucks why can't they make him good?


I hope they can patch him. #BuffNess

 

[Pikma]

so... how's the online? is it not broken?

 

[The Lamp]

What a letdown. The demo itself is great, but my thumb gets so cramped with the 3DS XL.

Hyped for the Wii U version

 

[javac]

Smash can be overwhelming at first since it's really unorthodox, but once it clicks it's an amazing series.
And Smash plays better with a Gamecube controller, which is why there was so much excitement over the announcement of the gamecube and adapter for Wii U.

I guess I'll wait and see. Just felt like button mashing to me which I hate. I grew up with traditional fighting games like SF and Tekken which smash is not and I respect that, but I guess it feels weird since when I was playing it didn't feel like you had combos etc. Just attack and direction. Didn't help that my guy kept facing the wrong direction. D-pad would be a million times better

Smash isn't for me I guess. A shame since it feels like the whole world is enjoying it but what can ya do. I'll just stick to my platformers. I'm good at those!

 

[watershed]

What do we know about the control options for the 3ds? They showed the menu option in the stream but didn't click into it. Is it fully customizable?

 

[OmegaSmash]

I guess I'll wait and see. Just felt like button mashing to me which I hate. I grew up with traditional fighting games like SF and Tekken which smash is not and I respect that, but I guess it feels weird since when I was playing it didn't feel like you had combos etc. Just attack and direction. Didn't help that my guy kept facing the wrong direction. D-pad would be a million times better

Smash isn't for me I guess. A shame since it feels like the whole world is enjoying it but what can ya do. I'll just stick to my platformers. I'm good at those!

Spoiler

Smash is part platformer so...

 

[Neiteio]

They have their own animations?

I might be mistaken, but I thought I saw some unique victory animations.

 

[Mecca]

I've never played a smash game in my life. I downloaded the demo and I'm completely confused. Apparently having 0% at the end doesn't mean you win?

 

[Tenck]

No online for demo.

You know it's out in Japan right?

 

[Volotaire]

These remixes are so great!

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

I heard Marth nerfed and Link/Mario beefed up so far. I want to play Bowser just to see, but not buying a Japanese 3DS for 3 week delay.

I don't want my main nerfed ;_;

Is Pikachu nerfed?

 

[OmegaSmash]

I've never played a smash game in my life. I downloaded the demo and I'm completely confused. Apparently having 0% at the end doesn't mean you win?

See

Smash can be surprisingly confusing for newcomers, specially in a non gamecube controller. All I can suggest is watch the How To Play (I think it's letting it sit on the title screen for a couple of minutes) that shows you the real basics, and then just moving around Battlefield with the AI at Lv.1 so you can get used to the controls.

 

[foxuzamaki]

I don't want my main nerfed ;_;

Is Pikachu nerfed?

Pikachu and mario were consistantly said to be the best of the demo characters

 

[Tripon]

Downloaded the demo, and started playing. I really like Link, kinda eh on Mario.

 

[Kid Ska]

Wait, is the demo unlimited uses? I have a counter on mine I think.

 

[Kansoku]

They should let you customize the controls on the demo. My thumbs hurts trying to use A and B together. Otherwise, pretty damn amazing. Link great as always, loving Megaman, Villager is a little strange. Don't care about Mario or Pikachu.

 

[Mecca]

Thanks, OmegaSmash. I'll have to try that because right now I don't know what is going on. I'm just mashing buttons. :/

 

[Kouriozan]

Wait, is the demo unlimited uses? I have a counter on mine I think.

It's really unlimited.
At least the EU one.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Ha, it's fun to set all 4 players to CPU at skill level 9 and watch them duke it out.

 

[Hiroaki]

Anybody knows how well Lucina plays?(Besides being a Marth clone)

 

[IntelliHeath]

I might be mistaken, but I thought I saw some unique victory animations.

Me too. I think they did.

 

[javac]

Spoiler

Smash is part platformer so...

Not really...maybe in the lightest sense possible but that's a stretch to me. I guess it's different to me.

 

[Tenck]

I need impressions of zero suit samus and lucina. Forgot to bring my 3DS ;_;

 

[UnnecessaryTodd]

Iv'e been playing the demo and there's a bug I've come across a few times but I can never tell for sure.

If Link has one of Mega Man's Crash Bomb's attached to him and he doesn't move, the explosion counts as being blocked by Link's shield (Actual shield, not R button shield) and does zero damage. Has this happened to anyone else?

Apart from that Link is amazing They've fixed everything that was wrong about him and he's by far my favourite of the 5 demo characters. Can't access Feirce Deity costume though :-/

 

[StAidan]

Played the demo, Link still seems to be my man, but I played pretty well with Villager, too. I wish I was good with Mega Man since I love the series, but I had a tough time with him.

3 weeks from release... sigh.

 

[Violet_0]

What a letdown. The demo itself is great, but my thumb gets so cramped with the 3DS XL.

Hyped for the Wii U version

are you guys using those 3DS grip attachments? I've had a pretty good experience with mine so far, they are pretty cheap and make MH3 actually playable

 

[SliceSabre]

Iv'e been playing the demo and there's a bug I've come across a few times but I can never tell for sure.

If Link has one of Mega Man's Crash Bomb's attached to him and he doesn't move, the explosion counts as being blocked by Link's shield (Actual shield, not R button shield) and does zero damage. Has this happened to anyone else?

Apart from that Link is amazing They've fixed everything that was wrong about him and he's by far my favourite of the 5 demo characters. Can't access Feirce Deity costume though :-/

This is a normal function of Link's shield it was in Brawl as well. His shield is actually well....shielding.

 

[shaowebb]

Callin it now...Rosalina top 5.

Backdash is a teleport, can edge guard from midscreen. can self setup wombo combo and god help you getting back on the stage since she can sick Luma WAY out there after you. If you get in on her DONT LET UP. She looks harsh.

 

[Artanisix]

The demo gameplay feels SOOO good but the screen is too small! I'll wait for the Wii U version for sure.

 

[Ryce]

I might be mistaken, but I thought I saw some unique victory animations.

If true, that's awesome.

Demo update: Villager, my most wanted newcomer, is also my favorite character to use! I love everything about him/her. This game is too good.