Smash WiiU & 3DS Miiverse Daily Pic - July 25th

[Smashboards]

Super Smash Bros. for WiiU & 3DS director Masahiro Sakurai said: "Pic of the day. For the first time ever, I present to you…the main menu for the 3DS version!! The icons are even animated. The design concept may look similar if you've played other games I've worked on. But we had a hard time making this one because…"

He also included a second picture saying "The bottom screen displays pictures matching each mode! This was quite a task for the UI (User Interface) designers, but they made it happen. Kudos to them! You can tap the screen to look up additional info like how to play--complete with diagrams."

 

[NekuShikazu]

Wii U connectivity? And Games (Trophy Rush)? Dayum, guess I gotta buy both versions.

 

[Scourge The Hedgehog]

It has begun. I was hoping at some point we'd get to see this.

 

[Mr. KoopaTurtle]

I'm seriously questioning if the 3DS version has Adventure Mode...

Anyway, beautiful menu as always Sakurai. I'm giving him a virtual clap.

 

[BigShad]

Press the Wii U button to Wii U.

But seriously though, I'm just willing to bet that the button just transfers over your data to the Wii U version, that being Custom Moves and so on.

 

[Earthbound_PKMN_Trainer]

I enjoyed seeing what they had during the smashfest, but It's nice to officially see the main menu ... reminds we aren't too far away from the 3DS' version launching.

 

[NekuShikazu]

I'm seriously questioning if the 3DS version has Adventure Mode...

Anyway, beautiful menu as always Sakurai. I'm giving him a virtual clap.

The challenge button I'm assuming is the adventure mode.

 

[Reila]

I'm seriously questioning if the 3DS version has Adventure Mode...

Anyway, beautiful menu as always Sakurai. I'm giving him a virtual clap.

A Melee-like Adventure Mode would be cool! But it has Smash Run, so I am satisfied anyway.

Beautiful menu, as usual. I wonder if Sakurai's wife designed this one as well? Probably, since it looks similar to the menu of Brawl, Kirby Air Ride, Kid Icarus Uprising, etc.

 

[PajamasM]

The challenge button I'm assuming is the adventure mode.

The challenge button is probably the challenges. Aka the events.

 

[Xermo]

Forget lack of adventure mode, where's classic mode? I hope it's been merged into the "Smash" menu.

Also:

 

[DaDavid]

Nice looking menu.

But damn, Smash Run really is a big deal to them huh? I really thought it'd just be under the same menu as other game modes.

 

[a Link to the Forums]

Okay, this is definitely one of the best PotD weeks we've ever had.

 

[kazrisk]

Just a guess... but what if the Wii U button also allows you to play it on the TV? They already have a lot of setups at E3 and SDCC where the screen is synced to the television, could see that happening. Controls would all be limited to the controller, but that'd be legit. Playing Smash 3DS on the big screen.

 

[N7S]

Makes me very curious and excited to see what the Wii U menu is going to be like. My only concern is there being no classic mode in the pic. I would be VERY mad if they didn't have classic mode. But I doubt they would get rid of that.

 

[Thegamerguy131]

*HYPE INTENSIFIES*

 

[silvR1995]

Just a guess... but what if the Wii U button also allows you to play it on the TV? They already have a lot of setups at E3 and SDCC where the screen is synced to the television, could see that happening. Controls would all be limited to the controller, but that'd be legit. Playing Smash 3DS on the big screen.

What would be the point of getting the Wii U version then?.

 

[im just peachy]

 

[Shorts]

so ugly ew y

 

[Chilex]

What would be the point of getting the Wii U version then?.

Implying the Wii U version is merely going to be a console copy of the 3DS.

 

[Psionic]

i like the minimalist style as opposed to brawl and melee's screens.

 

[Comet FireClaw]

Looks like alot of goodies....i knew friday would bring great news and with the tournament today might gets more. I there still runung with the brawl pop font I see.i was expecting a solo mode button , but I guess thats not really need since the 3dS is solo anyways. That challenge button looks outta place, but im hoping thats challange mode,100 man melee, home run, and event matches. I wonder if smash brings you to a sub menu for adventure, all star, and maybe a story mode

 

[The Original Robot boy]

mmmmmmm im ready for you smash

 

[Ragna22]

The challenge button I'm assuming is the adventure mode.

I think that's this game's Event mode, if tbere's a challenge mode in a fighting game chances are it's a series of selectable mini games designed to teach you how to get good or in some cases they exist you teach you combos.

 

[Nstinct]

I'm honestly not a big fan of this title screen, I liked Brawl's Title Screen better. The top screen looks bland and the Circle online mode and Rectangle challenge mode don't flow with the sharp edges of the other buttons, it makes makes "Smash" look sharp and out of place. That's my artistic take.

Although the info on the bottom screen is classic Nintendo, I really wish they let us do something creative like display our favorite trophies down there spinning or showcase our custom made trophy dioramas. I suppose I prefer the creative approach in contrast to the minimalist approach.

The screens look good, I only feel they could've made it better.

 

[im just peachy]

i like the minimalist style as opposed to brawl and melee's screens.

I do too, but the fact that they're like different shapes and sizes really bothers me

 

[Shorts]

i like the minimalist style as opposed to brawl and melee's screens.

why did he use ms paint to make it though

you can make it look simplistic, and nice

 

[AuraShaman]

I'm more concerned about where the modes like Training & Classic are. Are they in the "Games & More" part? They could've just as easily made a solo category, and placed Smash Run with that, while the Games & More category have their plethora of minigames, Trophies, and custom upgrades.

In the meantime, I'm concerned that there isn't a Data category. You know, the one where it shows records, trailers, and the sound test menu?

 

[Jiggly]

Kid Icarus Uprising bros?

 

[YoshiandToad]

I like it apart from the Online and Challenge buttons...coulda slotted them all together with shapes that fit nicely like they did with Smash, Smash Run and Games and More.
Graphically it'd just look like more of a complete design and less like a collection of random shapes.

That Challenge button is by far the biggest offender; doesn't even have a similar sized stroke around the box, doesn't have the same design within the box(where's that lighter coloured section gone?) and the word Challenge is packed in so tightly it just looks uncomfortable. For a word as long as Challenge you want a horizontal box to avoid awkward kerning issues.

The gap for the Wii U and Streetpass section is fine and gels well enough however.

 

[LinkedKnight]

One thing i love about Masahiro Sakurai's games, that all the menus are similar making them feel nostalgia and familiar even to the newest game.

 

[Ting Sing]

Oh cool, the menu layout on the top screen kind of creates an "S''.

 

[Oracle_Summon]

That is very cool, but I have one question:

Will this game have a Download Play Feature like Mario Kart 7?

 

[Wasp]

to the people asking "where's this? where's that?"

Really, you've seen ONE screen of the menu and everyone is losing their minds about missing buttons which are probably devided into the categories we see right there in the picture.

 

[alanswindoll]

I think the menu looks great and carries on the distinctive menu style from Kirby Air Ride, Super Smash Bros Brawl, and Kid Icarus Uprising. I just think the Challenge Icon looks a little out of place because its the only icon that does not have bold black lines around it.

 

[ShiroiKen]

This looks a lot like the Meteos menu. Probably, things are movable around.

I love his style for menus. Such a big effort on small details. *Tips hat*

 

[Nat Perry]

I miss "Vault" already...

 

[Wasp]

I think the menu looks great and carries on the distinctive menu style from Kirby Air Ride, Super Smash Bros Brawl, and Kid Icarus Uprising. I just think the Challenge Icon looks a little out of place because its the only icon that does not have bold black lines around it.

Keep in mind that he said it is all animated... the outlines are probably pulsing or something.

 

[alanswindoll]

Keep in mind that he said it is all animated... the outlines are probably pulsing or something.

Maybe so, but none of the other icons look this way during this stillshot.

 

[The Original Robot boy]

I gotta feeling oooo that tonights gonna be another character that tonights gonna be another charaaaacter

 

[Gene]

so ugly ew y

A menu that you won't be staring at for more than 2 seconds and doesn't effect the gameplay?