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Even now, she's still my all-time favorite (and the only newcomer I wanted) with her trailer still being my favorite. I've grown to like her utilizing the KI:U Powers much more than I thought (I originally wanted more moves from her boss battle). Since Pit learned how to use those Powers from Palutena in Uprising and that Pit utilizes weapons, why not the one who created the powers use them? Plus it's quite the magical trait that I've wanted.
Did I mention I love her dash attack being a shield bash move? That's actually a first for Smash. Add that with some staff attacks and interesting moves. So let me go down a few moves.
-U-smash: That amazing range, and looks beautiful.
-F-smash and D-smash: Wing attacks! I never knew she could even bring out wings.
-Dash attack: That shield bash.
Powers time (specials/custom specials)!
-Heavenly Light: May not make opponents flinch, but that range is still amazing. Maybe a stage with a lot of walls and such will make this more useful.
-Explosive Flame: Why not?
-Warp: Faster, but damage-less Farore's Wind.
-Rocket Jump: Close-ranged explosive goodness. Potential OoS Up-B (like Bowser's) anyone?
-Reflect Barrier: Reflector and damages/flinches opponents on contact. I'm definitely gonna use this.
-Autoreticle: Combining a power with Palutena's projectile from her battle, surely great.
-Jump Glide: I just like it.
-Counter: I know counter is a common move in Smash, but I still like hers best.
-Super Speed: Great mobility to make up for her slow running speed, and can damage opponents on contact.
-Angelic Missile: Seems like a double-edged ramming move, but likely one of her powerful moves.
-Celestial Fireworks: Using fireworks to own ppl (and I saw invincibility frames from using it). It's amazing.
-Lightweight: You're too slow, Sonic! Oh, what kinda fun meme this had become. Speed of Light > Speed of Sound.
-Black Hole + Mega Laser: Her Final Smash (name pending), being the first official Black hole, coupled with an epic laser. My 2nd fave Final Smash, beaten only by Pit's.
And that's just the surface of the moves I know and/or like. Her customization also makes her look interesting, being the other one besides those... Miis... that have custom specials that are different from each other. Like in KI:U, you choose your set of powers and decide on what you need. For this game's case, though we don't know which specials will be which move just yet, but I'm sure customizing Palutena to fit your style will be amazing and strategic, but also makes her very versatile depending on what you choose.
Overall, she was the one I was hyped for, still am. I just wish we'd get more PotDs of her, let alone informative ones so I can study her moves. Power to the graceful Goddess of Light!
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Still kinda indifferent. Back then, I kinda was disappointed due to my episodes of being impatient bout waiting for Palutena. I personally don't care about him. My only quarrel about him is that KO punch thing. I know it's his mechanic, but one thing I never liked were OHKOs or 0-death methods creating imbalance. I know there was a demo vid showing someone barely surviving it at 0%, but still... At least his air game and recovery are terrible to make up for his brutal ground game.
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I disliked him at first for the same reason as Mac during my "Waiting for Palutena" episodes, as well as the fact that he was very common in the 6th gen choice, but I guess it was for the better as far as the 6th gen rep goes. Delphox (though I liked it the most) probably wasn't possible due to Charizard's popularity, and Chestnaught... he didn't seem popular compared to the other 2.
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I still hate the ideas of Miis. I know the 3 variants have a variety, but still, having 3 slots for a character choice I've always dreaded just seems ridiculous. At the same time, them not being allowed on random online matches (I assume because of some inappropriate Miis out there) also is a turn-off, not that I ever liked em anyways. Sure, they went all out with telling us info and giving us a lot of PotD for them, but it was too much and annoying to me as well.
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Still dislike Pac-Man. I know he's a mascot and all, but many ppl I know probably wanted him in just for the sake of 4-way mascot battles instead of liking the character. Unfortunately he's in, and I don't like it, but at least he isn't the worst choice. Maybe with him around I don't have to see Snake again, but I won't know if I hate him more than Snake or not.
And there's my input. Go Team Skyworld! <3
EDIT: I forgot to mention that Palutena's trailer is the only one that has shown all of her 12 specials, which makes it no worry to guess what they are.