[Last updated: 8/25/15]
Who is Patricia Wagon?
Patricia Wagon is a robotic law enforcer who is the playable character in Mighty Switch Force and Mighty Switch Force 2 (which I’ll be referring to as MSF and MSF2). In the first game, she’s a police officer whose main goal is to stop the Hooligan Sisters, while in the second game, she’s a firefighter who now has to save them since they’ve reformed. Although a robot, Patricia has a spunky personality, as she is overall happy about her job and loves catching bad guys.
On a side note, MSF and MSF2 are the third and fourth games in WayForward's Mighty series, the first two being Mighty Flip Champs and Mighty Milky Way (both available on the DSi/3DS eShop). The original MSF (originally released on the 3DS eShop) was so popular that the sequel was created (also on 3DS eShop, later ported to Wii U), as well as a remastered Wii U port (Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition). MSF is still relevant even in 2015, as a spin-off game titled Mighty Switch Force: Hose it Down! was released on iOS systems. However it's worth noting that it is more of a touch-based puzzle solver and doesn't feature the platforming elements the previous games had.
In an AMA on reddit, WayForward creative director Matt Bozon stated that they may make a Mighty Switch Force 3.
Mighty Switch Force themes are available for the 3DS. The Hyper Drive edition of the original Mighty Switch Force was released on Steam on 6/25/15.
On August 2015 WayForward officially revealed a spin-off of the regular games, Mighty Switch Force Academy. As of this writing it is only available on Steam via Early Access, however WayForward did say that they will most likely release it on other platforms once the game is finished.
Powers/Abilities
In both games, Patricia can use her Helmet Siren to make certain blocks go into the background so she can pass through (she can also make blocks appear into the foreground so she can jump on them or defeat enemies). Aside from this unique ability, she also has a blaster at her side which can shoot either fast small shots, or one big shot at a time. In MSF2 her blaster is replaced witha fire-hose like backpack to put out fires. Patricia also has a robot named Corporal Gendarmor to aid her (it places Patricia inside of itself so that she can finish the level).
Also in MSF2, she can save babies by kicking them off screen (not joking).
Here are some videos so you can get an idea of what she can do with switching blocks:
Gameplay of Mighty Switch Force: Hyper Drive Edition (level 1)
Gameplay of Mighty Switch Force 2
Why should she be in Smash?
Patricia originates from a company that is mainly Nintendo-based. Her games have received critical acclaim for their originality and level design as well as their soundtracks. She has a lot of potential to be a fighter and would fit in perfectly with the other fighters.
Possible Movesets (feel free to suggest any other moves)
B: Blaster: You can either press it quickly to fire fast shots, or you could hold it to fire a single large shot. Basically Samus' default special, except you can shoot small ones faster.
Up B: Shoots herself upwards using the purple arrow block. You hurt enemies as you fly up.
Down B: Uses her fire-hose to either push or injure enemies. Similar to Mario's F.L.U.D.D.
Side B: Creates a block right next to her which hurts and temporarily stuns the enemy.
Final Smash: Goes inside of Corporal Gendarmor and is much stronger (similar to Giga Bowser or Wario Man).
Match Entrance: Jumps and poses for the camera just like she does when starting a level (video)
Star KO: Screams just like when she loses all of her health in the games (video)
Screen KO: Patricia has her arms and legs spread out similar to when she gets hurt by a block (video)
Up Taunt: Raises her arms in the air
Side Taunt: Dances to the left and right
Down Taunt: Gives the peace sign
(Video of all three taunts shown respectively)
Victory Animation 1: Patricia does a few poses with her blaster and says "aha I gotcha!" (video of sound)
Victory Animation 2: Patricia poses with Corporal Gendarmor and says "justice served!" (video of sound)
Victory Animation 3: Patricia softly kicks a crying baby on the ground up into the air, causing it to go into her arms while she says "doing my duty". The baby and Patricia then both smile at the camera. In case you're scratching your head, in MSF2 Patricia can save babies by kicking them off screen (see the gif below the Powers/Abilities section)
Patricia could also have a gimmick where she switches between two modes via her helmet which results in possible status changes similar to Shulk.
To quote from Matt Bozon: "There's no shortage of ideas or enthusiasm".
Possible alt costumes
Police officer outfit from the original MSF
Firefighter outfit from MSF2
Gym clothes unlockable outfit
True robotic form
Academy Enrollment uniform
Aside from these, their could be alts based off of characters from the other Mighty games.
Mighty Switch Force Music that could be added
Love You Love You Love
Jive Bot
Whoa I'm In Space Cuba
Glow
The Afterblaze
Rescue Girl (a bit corny but still great)
Counterarguments:
“Mighty Switch Force isn’t made by Nintendo”
While this is true, one thing that should be kept in mind is that WayForward is overall very friendly with Nintendo. Most of their games are created for Nintendo consoles, and when they’re not, they’re mainly games based off of licensed titles or ports. Examples of non-licensed and original WayForward games that are exclusive to Nintendo consoles include Shantae (GBC), Mighty Milky Way (DSi), both of the Mighty Switch Force games (3DS/Wii U), and Shantae and the Pirate’s Cuse (3DS/Wii U). Also, Shantae: Risky’s Revenge and Mighty Flip Champs may be available on other platforms, but they both started out on the DSi.
Plus with the Smash ballot, any video game chracter is eligible.
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"She'll just be like Mii Gunner"
Patricia's block-switching/firefighter abilities in her games are very unique and can be used in many different ways that would be very difficult for the Mii Gunner to replicate.
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"Shantae would be better"
Shantae is probably Patricia Wagon's main competitor when it comes to a Wayforward character in Smash. While Shantae may have a better chance over Patricia since she's more popular, there are still a few small advantages that Patricia has that puts her up on Shantae's level:
EDIT: Mighty Switch Force was released on Steam, so the above paragraph is now obsolete.
Also being more popular than someone else does not always guarantee a spot. Robin from Fire Emblem was chosen over Chrom despite Chrom being a much more popular choice. Of course this case can be argued because Robin had more potential than Chrom. With tons of law enforcement/firefighting equipment and an overall futuristic feel, Patricia's fighting potential is just as good as Shantae's.
I want to clarify by saying that I'm not against Shantae joining at all, and in fact want both of these characters in Smash.
Chances of appearing in SSB4 as DLC
With DLC characters coming out and the new Smash Ballot being open to just about any video game character, I feel like Patricia's chances have increased significantly. WayForward currently wants people to vote for Shantae, so while they may not be focusing on Patricia Wagon at the moment, at least we know WayForward is willing to put one of their characters in Smash Bros.
Patricia Wagon may not be as popular as Shantae, but she's still a really cool character that would be great to have in Smash. I think that if more people were to hear of her and what she could do, she would be a top third party contender choice.
If you support Patricia Wagon as a DLC character, spread the word! With the Smash ballot she still has a chance. Feel free to join the supporters group (just ask me and I'll add you) and add any ideas!
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Notice: there was another thread about Patricia Wagon, however it didn't have much detail and was supposedly abandoned. I asked if I was allowed to create a new thread and a moderator said I could.
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