erikhandel
Smash Rookie
Before I start this, I'd like to say that Sm4sh's roster is easily my favorite from the series. I absolutely loved most of the new characters, and the only removed character I really missed was Snake. And I'm a die-hard completely addicted although kinda bad player of Smash Bros.
BUT
There are some things that absolutely make no sense in Sm4sh's roster. They said they were going to remove "doppelganger" characters like Fox/Falco/Wolf. Not only did they not, they added a freaking new one (Dark Pit), a rather tasteless and lazy addition, I'd say. So, I dunno if anyone from Nintendo or I don't remember ATM which studio made Sma4sh reads this forum (that's kind of a long shot but I dunno), but I'm gonna make some sugestion of what I personally think would be a perfect roster for the next game.
1- Lose the "doppelgangers": There's no need at all for a fighting game to have two or more characters with identical or mostly similar movesets, especially when said game has the option to customize attributes from the characters and their movesets. Really, is absolutely pointless. So I though of some solutions on how to eliminate the duplicate characters without diminishing the game's roster (I also wouldn't want to play a Smash without Luigi or Falco).
2 - Everybody loves new characters: No need of having almost-the-same characters when we can have completely different characters that really add something new to the game, right? Here are some sugestions:
- Veteran Characters and Modifications:
- New characters and Returning characters:
Please feel free to make any sugestions/comments
BUT
There are some things that absolutely make no sense in Sm4sh's roster. They said they were going to remove "doppelganger" characters like Fox/Falco/Wolf. Not only did they not, they added a freaking new one (Dark Pit), a rather tasteless and lazy addition, I'd say. So, I dunno if anyone from Nintendo or I don't remember ATM which studio made Sma4sh reads this forum (that's kind of a long shot but I dunno), but I'm gonna make some sugestion of what I personally think would be a perfect roster for the next game.
1- Lose the "doppelgangers": There's no need at all for a fighting game to have two or more characters with identical or mostly similar movesets, especially when said game has the option to customize attributes from the characters and their movesets. Really, is absolutely pointless. So I though of some solutions on how to eliminate the duplicate characters without diminishing the game's roster (I also wouldn't want to play a Smash without Luigi or Falco).
- Transform duplicate characters into "skins": I think that would be an ideal solution. Instead of having Mario, Luigi and Dr. Mario in the same game with pratically the same moveset, just make them "skins" of one character, like Olimar and Alph in Sm4sh. For example, Mario would be the main character, and Luigi and Dr. Mario would be "skins" of that character.
2 - Everybody loves new characters: No need of having almost-the-same characters when we can have completely different characters that really add something new to the game, right? Here are some sugestions:
- Bayonetta: Well, Smash isn't a family game, at least not like Mario Kart anyways. I don't think there would be a problem adding this girl to the roster.
- Wonder Red: With summons of the other Wonders whenever he smashes or uses a special move, of course.
- Black Mage: I know we won't get Cloud or Zidane in Smash because most of the Final Fantasy games are for Playstation, but remember the series started on the SNES, and still has a lot of presence on the 3DS. So I thought we could get a Black Mage or some other iconic class from the game.
- Rayman: I mean, he was supposed to be in Sm4sh, right? So... I think he's almost certain to be in the next game.
- Phoenix Wright: I don't even know how that would work but IT WOULD BE AWESOME
- Maxwell: A character that can summon literally anything to fight, just imagine the possibilities
- Banjo & Kazooie: Surprised this hasn't already happened, really
- Bomberman: This too. Not even a trophy. That's mean
- Shanoa: From Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. That's another series that's been missing some love. This could be any Dracula slayer, really, I just like Shanoa the most
- Viewtiful Joe: Oh man, just, OH MAN, just imagine this guys
- Midna: Since I would scrap Ganondorf, here's a good Zelda character to replace him. She has so much possibilities in terms of moveset and how she would would fight
- Sora: I know the main games from Kingdom Hearts are not available to Nintendo players, but the 3DS, DS and GBA all have games of the series
- Young Link: The character that would replace Toon Link. Which was replaced by Toon Link but whatever. Instead of just giving him the same moveset as Link, he would use his masks in battle
- Veteran Characters and Modifications:
- Mario: With his new "skins", Dr. Mario and Luigi. F.L.U.D.D. would become Luigi's Poltergust in his skin
- Luigi: I thought of two possibilities for Luigi: either make him a Mario "skin", as mentioned above, or create a completely new moveset for him
- Peach: Unchanged. Maybe give her a Daisy "skin", that would be cool
- Bowser: Unchanged
- Yoshi: Unchanged
- Rosalina & Luma: Unchanged
- Bowser Jr.: Unchanged
- Wario: Unchanged
- Donkey Kong: Unchanged
- Diddy Kong: Unchanged
- Mr. Game & Watch: Unchanged
- Little Mac: Unchanged
- Link: Dunno what to do with the Link/Toon Link thing. Anyways, adult Link would remain unchanged
- Zelda: Unchanged
- Sheik: Unchanged
- Ganondorf: Meh, I don't think we need a Captain Falcon ditto, specially when it acutally has nothing to do with Captain Falcon. Removed
- Toon Link: Though one. I thought of three possibilities: make him into a new Link "skin" (maybe adjust his hitbox so that gameplay wouldn't change), make a complete new moveset for him, or just remove him from the game
- Samus: Unchanged
- Zero Suit Samus: Unchanged
- Pit: Unchanged
- Palutena: Unchanged
- Marth: Unchanged
- Ike: Unchanged
- Robin: Unchanged
- Duck Hunt: Unchanged
- Kirby: Unchanged
- King Dedede: Unchanged
- Meta Knight: Unchanged
- Fox: Thought of giving him new "skins" for similar characters from the series, like Falco and Wolf
- Falco: Remade into new Fox "skin"
- Pikachu: Unchanged
- Charizard: Unchanged
- Lucario: Unchanged
- Jigglypuff: Unchanged
- Greninja: Unchanged
- R.O.B.: Unchanged
- Ness: Instead of just swapping his color pallete, we could just swap around the many EarthBound protagonists, like Lucas or Paula. They all have roughly the same body proportions, size and etc.
- Captain Falcon: Unchanged. Or maybe they could add a Blood Falcon "skin"
- Villager: Unchanged
- Olimar: Same idea of Ness'. We could have Olimar, Louie, Alph, Brigitte and all the space explorers in just one character
- Wii Fit Trainer: Unchanged
- Shulk: Unchanged
- Dr. Mario: Removed. Just, Nintendo, don't do this stuff anymore. It just looks bad
- Dark Pit: Removed, read above
- Lucina: Removed. I really like Lucina as a character, but as a Smash fighter she doesn't bring anything new to the game
- Pac-Man: Unchanged
- Mega Man: Unchanged
- Sonic: Unchanged
- Mii: Unchanged
- New characters and Returning characters:
- Ice Climbers: Dunno why they removed those guys in the first place. I like them
- Snake: Maybe it's kinda hard to include Snake since most of the new Metal Gear games are not coming to Nintendo consoles. But one can dream, right?
- Bayonetta: A swift, fast character, much like Zero Suit Samus, but with lower range. Thought of a unique mechanic that lets her fire her pistols if you keep the attack button pressed, much like in the Bayonetta games
- Wonder Red: Roughly the same stats/physique as Mario. Would summon other members of the Wonderful 101 for smashes and specials, such as Wonder Blue who would slice upwards in his Up Smash or Wonder Green who would fire in his Neutral Special
- Black Mage: A slow, powerful caster much like Robin. Each hit of his specials would build up in more powerful versions of the spell, like Fire, Fira and Firaga.
- Rayman: His punches and kicks would extend, giving him a very high range. And flying with his hair of course
- Maxwell: He would fight summoning stuff from his notebook, like swords, baseball bats, guns, bombs, etc. With his Final Smash he would summons something ridiculously big and silly, like a gigantic robot hipster T-Rex. I've summoned this one a lot
- Banjo & Kazooie: Pretty standard fighter, with stats/physique like Duck Hunt, I'd say.
- Bomberman: Obviously, there'd be a lot of bomb throwing. And summoning those kangaroos thingies from the older games.
- Shanoa: A heavy hitter, but not a heavy character, much like Link. Her normal attacks and smashes could be her more common glyphs, while her specials could be the really flashy ones
- Viewtiful Joe: A fighter that can shift between an slow, powerful stance, and a fast, stingy one. His Final Smash could be Pause, which "pauses the movie" and stuns everyone on the stage.
- Midna: A fast and heavy fighter (she would be mounted on Wolf Link). She would throw people around with her hair
- Sora: A fast swordfighter, like Marth. Would also be able to cast spells like Fire. His Final Smash could be the Ultimate Form
- Young Link: To fill the gap left from Toon Link. He would attack using the masks from Majora's Mask, and the items he cannot use in his adult form, like the Slingshot
- Paper Mario: To make up for the two Mario characters that were removed. He would be a light, small character that would hit with his hammer and use skills and itens from the Paper Mario series
- Aiai: From Super Monkey Ball. Lots of rolling and being a monkey. I think this has potential
- Ryu: C'mon, Street Fighter started on the SNES
Please feel free to make any sugestions/comments