Nintendo Figurine Platform (NFP) Renamed "Amiibo" + Details

[LancerStaff]

So... You go to your friend's with your Amiibo, and they have a figure of their own. You put the Amiibo on the GamePad, and they fight while you kick back and watch.

Why not just play the game with your friend?

Why not just do work instead of playing the game?

 

[Tristan_win]

I don't think this is going to be as good as we hope. When they say it's a level 50 computer it's not going to be just because of it's 'learned' tactics but because of it's raised stats. Imagine fighting a level 9 computer on a handicap and that's what this is.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I don't think this is going to be as good as we hope. When they say it's a level 50 computer it's not going to be just because of it's 'learned' tactics but because of it's raised stats. Imagine fighting a level 9 computer on a handicap and that's what this is.

It gets boosts as you give it upgrades. It can also learn certain ways people fight. I think it will be pretty good and fun to challenge a buffed computer that has higher computer level skills than the average.

A bonus, would be if the Amiibo could pick up on professional moves like wavedashing and spot dodging.

 

[Tristan_win]

It gets boosts as you give it upgrades. It can also learn certain ways people fight. I think it will be pretty good and fun to challenge a buffed computer that has higher computer level skills than the average.

A bonus, would be if the Amiibo could pick up on professional moves like wavedashing and spot dodging.

True... What would be more amazing is if it could learn bread and butter combo's and set up and then always use them when possible.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

True... What would be more amazing is if it could learn bread and butter combo's and set up and then always use them when possible.

Yes. That would be amazing. I do think they will be capable of doing that, but you have to train with them alot.

 

[SamuelOak]

So... amiibo doubles anyone?

 

[MoparFreak71]

anyone else notice Lucina/Marth in the trailer?
also G&W?

 

[The21stSmasher]

When's Nus?

Soon enough, hopefully.

 

[Keeshu]

This is going to be so awesome.

The idea of Meta Knight being a sparring partner is just so mindblowing. I do hope they get to be good enough to either A. Be an Equal or B. Kick my butt most of the time, but not everytime.

I like idea of two players fighting each other and they both use their personalized Amiibos to help them out. Each time the two players meet, the battles will never be the same.

I always liked the idea of putting stuff on my shelves related to things I love. Amiibos are small enough to not take up too much space, and they actually do something. I plan to work on getting quite a few of them.





Other characters I will probably want at some point:
Lucario - Another good choice for a character all about sparring while being awesome. After Meta Knight I'll definently get Lucario, unless someone awesome that has not been announced yet joins Smash.

R.O.B. - Now he really can be your Robotic Operating Buddy. I will definently get him after Lucario + Meta Knight because I am a sucker for Nostalgic things. R.O.B. may have been useless, but I still loved him a lot as a kid, and just liked having him out when I played games. So even if I never use the R.O.B. Amiibo, I will love to just have it just sitting around where I can see it.

As for the next 3, I'm not sure which one I'd get first for I love them for different reasons.
Wolf O'Donnell - I loved doing Fox vs Wolf (or Fox/Wolf dittos) 1v1 duels in Brawl (and Fox vs Falco or Fox/Falco 1v1 duels in Melee). However, I generally prefer to play Wolf, so if I get the Wolf Amiibo, I might get the Fox Amiibo too. I like Anti-heros that are basicly a better version of the main hero, and wolves are cool. So what?
Charizard - I do like the idea of a dragon kicking my butt. However, I'm not sure if they'll let the CPUs become that powerful. If the CPUs are weak, I may not get Charizard.
Link - One of the two characters that got me into Swords (other being MK), and one of my two favorite bow users (other being Pit), and I love his large arsenal as well. Link is also the most interesting character for me to watch when it comes to Brawl gameplay.
However, I might not get Toon Link, especially if SSB4 portrays Toon Link like Brawl, he'll be too childish for my liking. In Wind Waker he was always such a grumpy pants or had a "normal" expression unless he actually had a friggin reason to smile.


Pit - "The fight is on!". Bows + Daggers + Flight = Awesomeness. Goodie goodie two shoes act along with being a little ditzy at times is the only reason why I don't want his Amiibo so much. Personality can be distracting sometimes.
Samus (with Suit) - Samus just fits being a CPU when she's in her suit, and she looks pretty awesome in it as well.

While very unlikely, I might get Little Mac, Marth, and Ike. Marth and Ike only because I like swordsmen, and because they are fun to use in Smash (Maybe one day I'll play Fire Emblem so I can properly enjoy/dislike them). Little Mac because of Nostalgia. However, when it comes to Nostalgia, I think of the game and competitors in Punchout, not Little Mac himself.

I might even get Mii Fighter, but it really depends on a lot of things whether or not I'd get it. Would I be able to customize it's looks? Can I even choose which Mii Fighter it is? Or Would I have to get different Amiibos until I got the one I wanted? Or would it be random?

 

[TheRage]

No.... This is bad. It's like Skylanders. Buy a crapton of overpriced toys in order to make the game easier. Not to mention, giving them a buff is just stupid. Buying this game was priority for me, but 'till save my money 'till it drops in price.

No.

First of all, they're Nintendo characters, so any Nintendo fan can recognize and relate to them (unlike Skylanders where there is less fanbase).

Secondly, you do not know their pricing as there hasn't been information on it yet.

Third, the game will not get easier if you buy these as they do not earn rewards for you, but instead can act as a sparring partner and level up (Smash Bros.). They will learn your style and adapt accordingly as a higher level CPU (potentially much higher than the lvl. 9 cap). They can also be used to fight other amiibos/players--but details are scarce as to exactly how.

In the end, this kind of pre-judgment is exactly what the Smash community doesn't need. These amiibos might just be the best things ever, but even if they aren't, they're still collectibles!

 

[Lizalfos]

We need amiibo side tournaments to be a thing.

I wanted to post this, would be hilarious running in the background.

 

[Negalith]

Wanted Smash figures since Melee's cinematic. Yes please!

 

[Hevy_Santana]

I already have this planned out. My little cousins fight with toys all the time. I'm going to take them to pick out there favorite character. Then one day I'm gonna have them duke it out and see who is better. But then im gonna instigate that there was some cheating involved and this needs to be handled like real men. I'll then put there amiibos on my Wii u and shown them they can fight there toys in my game and watch them go ape ****. There 5 year old minds will be blown

 

[Malion]

I love that they look just like the promo art.

Looking forward to the luigi amiibo with his dumb pose. Haha

 

[Deleted member]

I'd buy that for a dollar!

 

[Byxis]

What if they release Amiibos for characters not playable in Smash 4? Maybe like a kind of DLC perhaps? Then again now that I think about it... Making a whole moveset for a character and then have them not be playable is dumb.

 

[Brickbuild101]

It's so weird seeing some sort of Wii Fit related merchandise...

 

[DJuszky]

wait so are they character specific or just generic memory fgurines

 

[Iron Angel]

They'd better get a Falco Amiibo. I gots to have my boy back!

 

[ssbm_ENGLAND]

I think they will look good on your shelf. I was thinking yeah they will be great to train against if you don't have anyone local to play then i remembered... it's online.

 

[bigbro2233]

Why not just do work instead of playing the game?

If you had work, chances are you wouldn't be going to your friend's house anyway.

 

[bigbro2233]

They'd better get a Falco Amiibo. I gots to have my boy back!

But Roy's our boy!

 

[Chris Sifniotis]

I like how the system works, but I'm not sure if I'll actually use it. I'm just not a fan of buying figurines to enhance any kind of computer or video game, it strikes me as a method of taking more money for essentially free.

It's the reason I don't have Disney Infinity despite it's very enticing customization gameplay. Still if you want to play evolving AIs, and I'll admit to wanting to myself, don't let my noise-making stop you.

 

[RadVillain]

i just want the figures

 

[Capybara Gaming]

Finally, the REAL toy versions introduced in Smash 64. These are the things Smashers are brought to life by.

 

[Zebkeet]

I'm much more excited for these guys in other Nintendo games than Smash. The possibility of having Samus or Zelda in Mario Party is Great.

Those trophies are exclusive to smash. There will be others for other games.

 

[Zenmaioh]

This seems pretty gimmicky but I'll admit that if they make a Marth one I'm definitely getting it.

 

[The 0ne]

Might be fun as a sort of casual way for people to play with their favorite characters, wish it was inherently on the 3DS version with all characters, though. Streetpassing would be nice

Well there is a peripheral coming for the 3DS, so it'll work on Smash 3DS too.
Also...
We know that Franklin Badges are in the game; just say Ness is back already, Sakurai!!!

EDIT: I just realized: even though there is a peripheral for the 3DS as well, he didn't specifically say in the video that Amiibo would work on Smash 3DS. He just said to look forward to 3DS games that use it. Also, Nintendo has really only been talking about using it on the Wii U version. Of course, this is just my opinion, and it prolly will work on smash 3DS, but I thought it was worth bringing up.

 

[L9999]

Even if the Amiibos don't work on 3DS,I'll buy a Ness one. Gotta catch collect them all!

 

[Pyra]

No.... This is bad. It's like Skylanders. Buy a crapton of overpriced toys in order to make the game easier. Not to mention, giving them a buff is just stupid. Buying this game was priority for me, but 'till save my money 'till it drops in price.

How do they make the game easier?
Don't complain about anything unless you understand it.
It doesn't make you look credible.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Amiibo mm hype?

 

[Iron Angel]

But Roy's our boy!

I don't have a problem with Roy, I just hope that if they bring him back, they make him more than just a heavier version of Marth lol.

 

[Darknut]

I honestly love the concept of high-power, high-technique CPUs.

Yeah, could be cool. I hope that they also allow you a quick way to save your profile name, custom moves, custom controls etc so you can use them like a memory card when playing on different Wii U's. It would be great for tournaments.

 

[Hidden Pixl]

Wallet = Rekt

 

[DarkDeity15]

Based on what I've seen from the things the do in Smash, these things seem like amazing training tools. I'm definitely looking into collecting them all.

 

[infomon]

I will steal my friend's amiibo

and then train it to be stupid :D

 

[Brady5953]

It doesn't make the game easier, though. You can't control them. Plus they're usable in multiple games.

Oh, I horribly misunderstood this. I had the misconception that you may buy them and use them in combat as a playable character with stronger attacks. However, no matter the use, they sound sort of pointless. You beat them by yourself to train them and then pit them against a friend?

 

[JaidynReiman]

Oh, I horribly misunderstood this. I had the misconception that you may buy them and use them in combat as a playable character with stronger attacks. However, no matter the use, they sound sort of pointless. You beat them by yourself to train them and then pit them against a friend?

Or fight against them yourself for the challenge. They can also be used in other games, too (where that character appears).

 

[Doq]

Just gonna leave this here.
There are some music files on the Kirby's Epic Yarn disc called Amiibo1.brstm, Amiibo2.brstm, and Amiibo31.brstm. Pretty sure that these tracks have nothing to do with the NFP, just a fun fact.

 

[LancerStaff]

Just gonna leave this here.
There are some music files on the Kirby's Epic Yarn disc called Amiibo1.brstm, Amiibo2.brstm, and Amiibo31.brstm. Pretty sure that these tracks have nothing to do with the NFP, just a fun fact.

That's a pretty amazing coincidence. What are the songs, anyway?