Link: Special Moves

[Pima]

Charged UpB= Teh ultimatez edgegaurd1!!, that combined with the boomerang will hopefully make Link better, I would like to battle more Links =)

And I would guess Zamus' whip will have autotarget too?

 

[BigRick]

I think that Sakurai is purposely trying to make Link the best character in the game for marketing reasons.

Any1 agree with me? Nintendo would be very angry if Link or Mario sucked...

 

[Takeshi245]

I think that Sakurai is purposely trying to make Link the best character in the game for marketing reasons.

Any1 agree with me? Nintendo would be very angry if Link or Mario sucked...

I wouldn't say the best character, but they are making him better for marketing reasons. Well, it worked to me when I saw Mario's fair and him going combo crazy on Link. Their strategy is working!

 

[TaurToph]

Well charging in air isn't so bad, just make he float (like fox when "auto charging").

And do you think fox UP+B will be normal chargeable now?

 

[cccck]

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/link/link_070820e-l.jpg
what is he looking at?

 

[komickid]

The person thats about to get grabbed. wow that was a big update by sakurai!!

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

Link sure has come a long way from the original Super Smash Bros. Let's take a look, shall we?

First off, we have the new and improved Gale Boomerang taking the place of the "Ocarina of Time boomerang designed only for a child but adapted for an adult specifically for use in Smash" (lame). My biggest hope is that the boomerang actually moves like it does in Twilight Princess. In Melee, the boomerang had two glaring issues: there was too much preparation, and the boomerang moved too slowly. It was easily punishable. If this boomerang stays true to the game, it will make its around in about a second. That would be fabulous.

Next, we have the new and improved Hero Bow. I like the indication that "it's fast". Being able to sneak in a fully charged arrow to a combo would be fabulous compared to the blatantly obvious slow charging process. The bow will be far more useful this time around.

The bomb seems like nothing new. To be honest, I don't have any beef with Melee Link's bombs, but I am open to new ideas. Perhaps these new bombs will have unique physics about them. We'll just have to wait and see.

Ah, the wonderfully "broken" spin attack has received a major upgrade. Back in the day, everyone complained how cheap the spin attack was. Now everyone will complain more since it can be charged. This opens up huge possibilities. In Soul Calibur II, Link's fully charged spin attack could not be physically blocked. I wonder if Link can move slightly (side-to-side) while spinning. Will the range expand as he charges? Will it have a simple charged smash animation or a unique one? I eagerly await the opportunity to test it out! ^_^

The clawshot is a welcome addition. Easier tether recoveries will be nice, but that is not what I was hoping for. I hope that the clawshot has a larger grabbing field than the hookshot did. In Melee, if your opponent short-hopped or did anything out of the ordinary near the ground, the hookshot would miss for some reason. Despite the opponent being directly in front of Link, the hookshot would pop out and seemingly impale the opponent (of course, not really). Then the chain falls worthlessly to the ground as the opponent dishes out a vicious punisher. Link's post-grab lag is understandable as a compensation for his insane grab range, but a bit less lag would be nice, too. ^_^'

 

[shadenexus18]

Charged UpB= Teh ultimatez edgegaurd1!!, that combined with the boomerang will hopefully make Link better, I would like to battle more Links =)

Quoted for truth. Once knocked off the stage by the Link, I don't see his opponent coming back if you Charge UpB just right.

 

[Eaode]

@ Buzz

The not grabable in the air thing is presumably to remove any completely broken chaingrabing that would result from that much range.

 

[BigRick]

Quoted for truth. Once knocked off the stage by the Link, I don't see his opponent coming back if you Charge UpB just right.

God bless sweetspotting.

 

[shadenexus18]

God bless sweetspotting.

*pulls out some Arbor Mist* Cheers and kudos to Link's supreme dominion over Smash thus far! *knocks wine glasses*

 

[TheBuzzSaw]

@ Buzz

The not grabable in the air thing is presumably to remove any completely broken chaingrabing that would result from that much range.

Serves Sheik right. >_>

 

[D_B_S]

Whirlwind boomerang.... Charges up b..............edge guard

game

 

[Caleb Wolfbrand]

In my opinion, this gives YL a larger chance at coming back, since Link's B moves are even more different than his now... With a little tweaking... ah, just a thought.

 

[D_B_S]

Wind Waker Link.... Has A Chance

 

[Eight Sage]

Wind Waker Link.... Has A Chance

No doubt, Being Sakurai's last smash he won't let pass this chance.

In topic: I think we all knew link's moves, but charging the spin attack? WOW!

Now I'll wait on the edge charging it! Don't come close LOL

 

[D_B_S]

link is gonna be sick in teams... wave shine someone in to a charged up b O_o

Scary

 

[shadenexus18]

Whirlwind boomerang.... Charges up b..............edge guard

game

But Spinning Attack is already a God like edgeguard.

game set and match!

 

[D_B_S]

well edge hog lol

Hmm will Link be High Tier this time around?

 

[Eaode]

The thing that I find odd is that Sakurai said that he is going for the TP style, but in TP, you couldn't charge the spin attack. The only way it was stronger was

Spoiler

if you had full health, using the great spin.

Unless you could charge it in the GCN version??

 

[WR3K]

everything isnt suppose to be exact Eaode

 

[IllidR]

everything isnt suppose to be exact Eaode

Exactly, link couldn't jump on his own either in the game.

 

[Toologist]

You can charge the Spin Attack in the GCN version, from what I've heard.

And what's this about Brawl being the last Smash game? I haven't heard anything about that, and I can't find any bit of proof of it.

 

[BigRick]

You can charge the Spin Attack in the GCN version, from what I've heard.

You can't. thats some false info

 

[shadenexus18]

Hmm will Link be High Tier this time around?

But of course, especially if he has more than one trick of the trade. If he by chance can morph int Wolf Link, than he will have reached the Deity Tier rank!

 

[Kashimaru]

As expected.. TP moves! =)

 

[pokemega32]

I suppose this means Shiek is out as Zelda's vB....

If Link is changed to match TP, Zelda should be too...

 

[JPTight]

The gale boomerang gives a light pull so its probably not too strong. I'm glad u have to charge the spin attack. it was too good b4. Well u don't HAVE to charge it.

 

[cubaisdeath]

I hope the tornado effect doesn't slow down the boomerang too much

 

[WR3K]

link....... kicks ***

 

[Link Sharingan]

link gale boomerang look better that would be to pwn people whit it

 

[Leobenmc]

*pulls out some Arbor Mist* Cheers and kudos to Link's supreme dominion over Smash thus far! *knocks wine glasses*

OFF TOPIC:
I love Arbor Mist - man I sure could go for a glass.
I can't wait to try this Link, the chargable Up + B makes for some intriguing strategies - auto-lock on Chain Recovery means some adaptation to Link's off-stage play, and a faster Bow.
I think (and HOPE) it means NO CHARGING. There's no need to charge the Bow, it's now always fully loaded for a quick horizontal projectile. Of course, it means it's damage will need to lessen - but if you wanted damage, that's what Bombs should be for, right?

 

[Talendime]

Couldn't Link use his hookshot to grab onto ledges in Melee?

 

[Eaode]

^^yes, but it didn't lock onto anything.

 

[Eight Sage]

You can charge the Spin Attack in the GCN version, from what I've heard.

No you can't.

And what's this about Brawl being the last Smash game? I haven't heard anything about that, and I can't find any bit of proof of it.

It seems It's SAKURAI final smash, not the series!

Exactly, link couldn't jump on his own either in the game.

Ha ha yeah, good reply.

But of course, especially if he has more than one trick of the trade. If he by chance can morph int Wolf Link, than he will have reached the Deity Tier rank!

Srry shade, I believe the Deity Tier rank goes to Fierce Deity Link transformation!

And WLink is gonna be (w/Midna) a separate character IMO.

 

[Wyvern]

I'm probably just being paranoid, but I'm a little worried about the Gale Boomerang effect. In Melee, the whole point of the boomerang was to harass opponents at mid-range and keep them away from you. Having it draw in opponents could be a bad thing. It's much too laggy for it to combo into anything (or at least it was in Melee), so it seems like it would be more likely to give your opponent a free hit on you than draw them into one of your attacks. Though now that I think of it, it would be a useful property for those times when the boomerang misses at first but hits someone on the return trip...

Hopefully, if anything about the boomerang gets messed up, the improved bow will make up for it. I had trouble finding any real use for the bow in a serious game before, so I'm looking forward to how that turns out.

 

[BigRick]

I really don't mind seeing Link get improved specials but I really hope that all the characters will get the same treatment.

 

[Falco&Victory]

I really don't mind seeing Link get improved specials but I really hope that all the characters will get the same treatment.

Of course they will, even if it's just a new feel instead of a new moveset. Sakurai has never let us down(or me at least).

@Wyvern: Boomerag, Fsmash, Boomerang, Fsmash, repeat

PS: Comments on new sig? Is it eye candy or what?

 

[nuro]

smash makes sure to keep things balanced other wise Samus would be god tier and Pichu would never beat Mewtwo. Its a game, not realistic.

 

[Takeshi245]

As long as someone can easily punish Link's attacks if they know what they're doing, I'm fine with Link's upgrade. Oh, and what's taking so long to get the English update?