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HyperSomari64 · 2024-05-19T21:48:25-0400

Will Mario use the AlleyWay spaceship ever again?

GolisoPower · 2024-05-19T18:52:00-0400

It just kinda hit me that the origins of analog horror can be traced back to The Ring of all things. Sadako's tape is pretty much the first-ever instance of analog horror.

Recorded on analog hardware (A VHS tape)
Eerie, supernatural imagery
Tied to something not human and supernatural
Features a distorted humanoid figure (Sadako was born deformed)
Some premises are about something coming out of the screen to kill you (Something Sadako's Curse does)

Perkilator · 2024-05-19T18:43:48-0400

Champion of Hyrule · 2024-05-19T18:01:27-0400

The Sega crossover games are so weird in hindsight roster-wise becsuse none of them (except sega heroes I guess) feature what Sega is now calling their three main pillars. If a new Sonic & Sega Racing game were made today the roster would 100% be drastically different to anything in the franchise before.

MartianSnake · 2024-05-19T17:56:59-0400

MARTIANSNAKE'S BIG DISNEY PLATFORM FIGHTER THOUGHT DUMP PROJECT. Part 6:

It is now time to talk television. Specifically, the Disney Afternoon! A programming block with a lot of nostalgia tied to it, enough that a handful of characters originating from it (or simply propped up by it) can feel like obligatory inclusions for big crossovers like a platform fighter.

Looking at things from a realistic POV, a disney afternoon rep fits perfectly in a venn diagram between "obvious inclusion" and "fans will campaign for this character endlessly". Especially the first character I've got lined up...

Darkwing Duck - He is the terror that flaps in the night! He is the Yellow Devil that interrupts your fight! He is Darkwing Duck! ahem. A fairly obvious choice, I feel. If you had to pick just one television original character for the game I feel the choice would quickly narrow down to Darkwing and a certain egg-laying mammal of action. His moveset wouldn't be too out there outside of various moves utilizing different types of gas from his Gas Gun. Most applying some sort of status or effect on the opponent.
Negaduck - Here's a fun pick. I'm growing rather fond of discussing "parallel characters" for this project, so here's another. Negaduck shares his physical attacks with Darkwing, but most gadget-using moves would be swapped with guns, chainsaws, stuff of that sort. Negaduck's a fun choice for a Roster if you're looking for a slightly deeper cut for the Disney Afternoon, but you don't wanna get too deep or use too much dev time.
Goliath (Gargoyles) - So Gargoyles is a popular show, I see it brought up a decent amount in disney platform fighter discussions. Goliath wouldn't be a complicated character gameplay-wise. He's a big heavy hitter with wings and sometimes that's all you need.
Baloo (TaleSpin) - Earlier I passed on repping Jungle Book with a character, fully intent on going with the Talespin side of things instead. Baloo would have a few moves/taunts/alts based on jungle book, but the large majority is based around Talespin. A lot of his moveset would revolve around throwing and placing propellers around. These would create windboxs able to push around opponents and recover yourself and allies. I'm rather fond of essentially casting Baloo as some kind of wind elemental for this.
Wildwing Flashblade (Mighty Ducks: the Animated Series) - Yep, I'm doing it. This bulky character would bring a hockey inspired moveset to the table, along with some much needed EXTREME 90s aesthetic. Mighty Ducks isn't a show with a particularly strong nostalgic following, but look. It's funny. I think it'd be a welcome surprise if presented correctly.
And finally, the moment you've been waiting for...
Doug (Disney's Doug) - Ah yes, the Cloud of disney platform fighter. I just think it's really really funny to put Doug in a disney game. Disney owns Doug, they gave him a second show, they gave him a movie, they gave him a play in the disney parks. But everyone and their mom associates Doug more with nick, Disney included, probably! I'm gonna be real. I don't have a single gameplay idea for him. I just couldn't resist adding Doug regardless.

And there you have it! Gizmoduck was considered for the longest time, but I just wasn't feeling it in the end. Hope you like my ideas! If you have any thoughts, let me know! Thoughts motivate me.

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