And Then They Came Home: Why I Love Character Reveals and Why You Probably Do Too

[Fatmanonice]

A star is born! Rosalina makes her Smash debut!

 

[Jumpman84]

A star is born! Rosalina makes her Smash debut!

 

[Fatmanonice]

One thing I do like about Rosalina's inclusion is that the Mario Galaxy games were truly magical and I see her as a tribute to them. I think there are few games that have filled me with a sense of childlike wonderment as the original Galaxy game did and there were so many times where I just let Mario stand still, looked at the scenery or listened to the music, and just soaked it all in. They were games that were lovingly crafted and this shines all the way through them.

 

[APC99]

One thing I do like about Rosalina's inclusion is that the Mario Galaxy games were truly magical and I see her as a tribute to them. I think there are few games that have filled me with a sense of childlike wonderment as the original Galaxy game did and there were so many times where I just let Mario stand still, looked at the scenery or listened to the music, and just soaked it all in. They were games that were lovingly crafted and this shines all the way through them.

Super Mario Galaxy is my game. I love it. I can just play it for hours. I'll sit there, in the Comet Observatory, and just listen and watch everything happen.

 

[TewnLeenk]

I'm very attached to the Mario Galaxy games. I think the first one is the best game ever made. The music, the level design, the everything. It was also the only game I had for my Wii for a solid year until Brawl came out. I've spent lots of time with Rosalina and the Luma crew in the Comet Observatory, so I am extremely excited that Rosalina is in Smash. I think I'm gonna main her when the game comes out.

 

[Curious Villager]

If no other newcomer I'm interested in makes it in. Rosalina will definitely be my main. Toon Link will be my secondary this time around.

 

[No Control]

I've only just looked at this thread. Great OP and great idea!

 

[Camsterchief]

I didn't get my moms signature for this feels trip.

 

[D-idara]

So many feels...she makes me remember Super Mario Galaxy's ending...and her heartwarming storybook plot ;~;
This was great, I was so excited when I saw that blast star!
Although, for all the people saying they'll main her...she does look like a pretty difficult character to play as! With her proxy playstyle and all!

 

[Curious Villager]

She does indeed seem to be a pretty complex character, but I'll see how I will fare with her.

 

[Fatmanonice]

In all her elegance and grace, Princess Zelda returns!

 

[XStarWarriorX]

Hopefully the phantom is a move, it'll make her more appealing that she already is.

That said, good OP fatman.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Yeah, I hope Sakurai says something about it soon because, depending on what it ends up being, we might have a confirmation of our very first character cut and I'd rather him get it out of the way now than drag it out.

 

[D-idara]

I really didn't ever like Shiek, I feel like she's on the same league as Mario's F.L.U.D.D or his Star-Pattern 64 coins (Instead of the modern, standard design). I mean, Shiek's a character from one game that has been considered relevant for Sakurai for more than she deserves to...Shiek's not important to Princess Zelda or the Zelda Universe anymore, so making Princess Zelda the actual focus of her own character's actually a pretty good call, I prefer Sheik being cut over someone original and creative like ROB or Lucario/Mewtwo.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Maybe it's just because she's been with the franchise for 12 years but I don't want to see Sheik cut. If any cuts absolutely have to be made, I'd prefer it to be characters that premiered in Brawl although, truth be told, I'd prefer if no one was.

 

[Jumpman84]

Maybe it's just because she's been with the franchise for 12 years but I don't want to see Sheik cut. If any cuts absolutely have to be made, I'd prefer it to be characters that premiered in Brawl although, truth be told, I'd prefer if no one was.

This so much. I so anti cuts that I want Mewtwo, Roy, Pichu, Dr. Mario, and Young Link's flights to finally make it in.

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

I honestly don't know what to think if Sheik gets cut. On one hand, Sheik provides her own unique moveset that no character has ever cloned off, as well as being a rather popular character competitively. She just happens to be tied to another character. On the other hand, with Zelda being a recurring character in her games and Sheik appearing in Ocarina of Time only, it would seem kind of weird to carry her on. Zelda also takes other disguises throughout her games. But then again, Sheik and Zelda were paired with the same incarnations in Brawl without a problem.

Maybe their just looking for space to cut, I dunno. Sheik never really made any bulk room that Zelda didn't even if it is just more character data to put in. Maybe start with the Brawl roster or take no cuts from it and build from there. I have a feeling they're going to trim some Melee fat though. So be ready.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Bringing sexy back in a big way, it's King Dedede! The big guy makes a big comeback!

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Dedede was the reveal on the Brawl Dojo that made me happiest. He has done exactly the same thing this time around, at least until Meta Knight or Ridley. Welcome back big guy!

 

[Shroob]

King Dedede and Diddy were the two reveals for Brawl that made me *squee* the most.... So nice to see them back to back this time.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Dedede was the reveal on the Brawl Dojo that made me happiest. He has done exactly the same thing this time around, at least until Meta Knight or Ridley. Welcome back big guy!

Same here. When he was revealed I sat and listened to his theme for probably a solid hour to celebrate.

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Same here. When he was revealed I sat and listened to his theme for probably a solid hour to celebrate.

I'm doing that just now. I think I listened to his theme the whole day when he was first revealed for Brawl.

 

[FalKoopa]

Dedede was the Kirby character that actually made me want to give the franchise a try. Happy to see the King return in HD glory and expressiveness.

 

[D-idara]

So good, if this isn't DeDeDe's FS this time...

...I'll flip my ****...and it has to have this song playing!
Now I just need Meta Knight and ZSS for good veteran reveals! If Zelda, Peach and WFT look like they do...I can only imagine the hawtness that ZSS will be...and...FIGHT ME!

 

[GreenReaperGod]

*clap clap clap*

 

[soviet prince]

great article op

 

[Swamp Sensei]

To be honest...

I get a similar feeling with stages too....

 

[D-idara]

To be honest...

I get a similar feeling with stages too....

Me too, that's why I loved seeing Good Egg Galaxy and Rainbow Road...those places are memorable and make me happy...now, if we just had Rooftop Run and Planet Wisp, my nostalgia would skyrocket.

 

[Fatmanonice]

The aura stays strong. Lucario returns!

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

Lucario's one of the teammates in White 2, so this was a nice surprise. Not to mention he'll throw back to my liking at Kotetsu/Cameron from Pokemon TV and Korrina at the same time.

I'm talkin' about this dude here.

Spoiler

Makes me already sad because Pokemon X & Y-anime is back to D&P-style formula of corpse plot devices, now a romantic character inteerest to the protagonist from the female tag-along and what else that made me turn back to Pokemon-anime since Advanced Generation. (And only going back to it with Best Wishes due fresh start.)

 

[D-idara]

Lucario, just a great Friday surprise from Sakurai, now I don't know if I want him to keep the badass aura storm or make the FS a mega.

 

[soviet prince]

I honestly did not expect a newcomer glad things are speeding up

 

[Curious Villager]

I honestly did not expect a newcomer glad things are speeding up

You mean Veteran.

 

[randy2dope]

awwwwwwwwwww yeaaaah fist pumpin all day now

 

[Fatmanonice]

First an assist trophy and now a true Smash Bros, Little Mac steps into the ring!

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Glad to have another new series included.

That always seems to immortalize the series, you know?

 

[ZanZero]

Wonderful post OP, even if I'm a bit late to the party. And welcome home, Little Mac.

 

[dezeray112]

Do I like character reveals? Of course I do, its what keeps me hyped on the game.

 

[FalKoopa]

So far, almost all newcomers have been from new series. This makes me hopeful for other smaller series too.

 

[True Blue Warrior]

This is great.