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Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS Developer Roundtable [over]
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Mr. Smiley
Member
Neal Ronaghan: Sakurai says it is hard to balance the game. Discussing the process of balancing. he basically did it all by himself in Melee.
wow
wow
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Yeah, but you could argue that the Mii Fighters would have a standard moveset template to begin with.
BassForever
Member
Still boggles my mind Sakurai balanced Melee almost all on his own
SatoAilDarko
Member
Except this time there is no other big internal Nintendo game coming out this holiday. Also I'm sure Nintendo wants those figures out for Christmas and Smash is the premier game for them. They will force it out in December.
I still don't see them leaving a potential system seller for Q1, especially one they're pushing as hard as they are.
Then why isn't there a concrete date for the Wii U version like the 3DS version then? Nintendo KNOWS they need the game for this fall, but the big question is that if the game is ready for this holiday :l. Everything points to yes (and the fact NFC figures are being made for Smash to compete with Disney Infinity 2.0 and Skylanders Trap Team this holiday), but I have this nagging feeling that the game isn't coming this year
.I think it's a Sakurai decision, not a Nintendo decision.
No kidding, Smash is a huge game with an infinite more moving and contingent parts than any Namco fighter. That means the QA process has to be extensive and thorough.
The leaker's been spot on so we can assume this will happen since he mentioned it today. There will be post-launch dlc.
I'm a bit surprised they're releasing the 3DS version earlier, but I absolutely believe they aren't willing to push the Wii U version past the holidays, because the NFC / Amiibo figures seem to be part of their general strategy to exploit their IPs more and make more revenue off accessories and "toy" lines, since their hardware is floundering.
They want kids this Christmas to clamor not only Smash Bros. Wii U, but also a Mario and Link "toy" that they've seen on TV commercials. That strategy won't work if it gets pushed to next year.
Immaculate
Banned
BOOM
And by four player team, they mean four Metaknight mains.
They should ask about "advanced techniques" in the new Smash.
Seven Force
Banned
Hahaha
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
He needs to keep eye to know how to troll them
lmao
(mat)
Member
7:55
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: Concern over balance after brawl's problems. A: it gets very technical. Sakurai was responsible for the changes from N64 to Melee. He had to use a broader grading system with help from staff when working on Brawl. The process became tricky due to biases in the graders' playing style. For the new games they have 12 graders, but there could still be balance anomolies.
7:56
Neal Ronaghan: It isn't enough just to make a game and satisfy the fan base. Need to make it for everyone
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: Concern over balance after brawl's problems. A: it gets very technical. Sakurai was responsible for the changes from N64 to Melee. He had to use a broader grading system with help from staff when working on Brawl. The process became tricky due to biases in the graders' playing style. For the new games they have 12 graders, but there could still be balance anomolies.
7:56
Neal Ronaghan: It isn't enough just to make a game and satisfy the fan base. Need to make it for everyone
nckillthegrimace
Member
Doesn't poor balancing impede accessibility?
Cbajd5
Member
Where is snake?
In a box somewhere.
Corronchilejano
Member
There will always be an OP tourny banned character visitors will always get to choose.
Someone there has to ask this. Especially if he already plans on doing DLC.
Oh, gee, right, how could I have forgotten that Nintendo is doing an infinite job. Oh, my bad, TWO TIMES infinity! Clearly they are being totally serious about why the two versions are coming out apart, and there are not other possible reasons why the Wii U version has a holiday release date while the 3DS version is coming in October. Because infinity.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
Oh come on Sakurai, you saw it today! Smash is not just a party game!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Sakurai considers smash a party game.
smash a party game.
party game
You've done it now.
Nintendoga
Member
Uh oh, lotta people wont like this Sakurai...
LOLOLOLOL!!!!
Exactly my thoughts.
(mat)
Member
7:55
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: Concern over balance after brawl's problems. A: it gets very technical. Sakurai was responsible for the changes from N64 to Melee. He had to use a broader grading system with help from staff when working on Brawl. The process became tricky due to biases in the graders' playing style. For the new games they have 12 graders, but there could still be balance anomolies.
7:56
Neal Ronaghan: It isn't enough just to make a game and satisfy the fan base. Need to make it for everyone
7:56
Michael "TYP" Cole: When creating a game, we cannot just appeal to traditional fanbases. We need to reach out to new gamers, and cater to many target users.
7:57
Michael "TYP" Cole: Sakurai points out some chars are better suited for 2 vs 4 player and with or without items. Sakurai considers smash a party game.
7:58
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: you games have a stylish menu design. What is your philosophy on menu design?
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: Concern over balance after brawl's problems. A: it gets very technical. Sakurai was responsible for the changes from N64 to Melee. He had to use a broader grading system with help from staff when working on Brawl. The process became tricky due to biases in the graders' playing style. For the new games they have 12 graders, but there could still be balance anomolies.
7:56
Neal Ronaghan: It isn't enough just to make a game and satisfy the fan base. Need to make it for everyone
7:56
Michael "TYP" Cole: When creating a game, we cannot just appeal to traditional fanbases. We need to reach out to new gamers, and cater to many target users.
7:57
Michael "TYP" Cole: Sakurai points out some chars are better suited for 2 vs 4 player and with or without items. Sakurai considers smash a party game.
7:58
Michael "TYP" Cole: Q: you games have a stylish menu design. What is your philosophy on menu design?