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Agreed, Jorl. Right now, with Ridley, King K. Rool, and even Simon Belmont, who I don't believe was quite as requested but still somebody I really wanted for the longest time, out of the way, Issac, Geno, & especially Banjo-Kazooie are the three big ones everyone wants in that aren't in yet.
That's now though. You're forgetting that we've already had 2 massive fan requested characters in K. Rool and Ridley and you have to remember that there's more than just the die-hard Smash community to cater to. Furthermore that we've probably got at MOST 4 unique newcomers left on the base game (possibly 3).
Sakurai isn't giving hints on twitter.
There were still two songs present (one of which was new) even with Isaac's AT gone. Speaking of which, we don't know why the AT was removed. Sakurai has never spoken about it. But if it were because of "obscurity", then why are Starfy, the Infantry & Tanks, and Saki all still around? Why would they add ATs like Takamaru or Sable? The former of which Sakurai noted specifically wasn't playable because of his obscurity to western audiences.
Freaking Bloody Tears and K. Rool's red eye were both hinted at before the last Direct. That picture is more than likely a not-so-subtle reference to Golden Sun. It can't be coincidence. Hell, even the camera angle and the way the characters are facing is almost a perfect match for the way battles are shown in Golden Sun.
I guess, but that picture is mighty suspect...
Yeah, Sakurai wouldn't hint at a character the same way twice. This is why I believe the barrels and ladder were a hint to K. Rool and the chairs/pillow aren't a hint to Skull Kid. Otherwise, people would always take the background out of context.
And this wouldn't take away from the tweet. If it's a hint, it's a different method of doing it than what the background behind him looks like. If he's said he doesn't take tweets lightly because people get excited and interpret his words too deeply, then posting something otherwise innocuous like that Rathalos picture is strange.
Really? Ok look if you want to pretend he's not super popular fine I don't care. He doesn't appeal to you that's cool but limited potential? Dude he has more moveset potential that most characters on the roster. Heck he has more moves to work with even than our Bird and Bear. I can accept the other two things because they are opinions but him having potential shouldn't be up for debate since he has so many abilities at his disposal.
I'm not at all familiar with Golden Sun, Brawl was the first time I think I'd even heard of it, but I think the games sound cool at least and I can see their appeal to lots of players. The fact that he's the most popular character not in Smash yet before Banjo & Kazooie has got to mean something and I really just want as many people to be happy with this game as possible just like I'd hope they'd be happy if Banjo & Kazooie made it in. Plus, having Issac in means a new stage, a new universe with new music to listen to. If you don't like him fine, but don't think he's not going to be in. It's very clear Sakurai is using the ballot this time around to choose the newcomers, and Issac, Geno, & Banjo-Kazooie are among the highest requested characters. Even with just four imaginary slots left (we really have no idea how many newcomers are gonna be in), that's already three slots filled with the most anticipated characters along with the likes of Ridley, K. Rool, & Simon Belmont. And then DLC is probably down the road too.
At least to me I had never evenheard of isaac until people started talking about him on smash ballot forums.
Or maybe... Sakurai was tired.
Yes the 20th sword character (and 2nd mage) is infinitely more unique than the sole bear and bird duo fighter that can transform into a dinosaur and washing machine.
I'm also of the mind that he was just tired, but it still remains a possibility.
Dude it's very obvious you have no idea what Isaac is capable of. You clearly only know he has magic and a sword and that's just as basic a description as you can get. Even by your standards Banjo isn't unique as we already have Duck Hunt as a animal with bird companion. I'm not saying like Isaac or want him but dang dude at least look into the character before you write him off. It's just so disrespectful otherwise.
Man you're right, I remember that part in Banjo Kazooie where he throws clay pigeons and brings out cowboys to help him fight. I totally forgot about that!
To be all honest here, saying that Isaac is just another sword fighter is the same as saying that Banjo and Kazooie should be echo's of Duck Hunt. The reality is that they both deserve to be in the game and they both have to offer unique playstyles and they both have advantages and disadvantages towards their chances of being in the game.
That right there. You see how you got immediately defensive about Banjo when you thought he was improperly represented by another poster? Because you're right, he has absolutely no business being a Duck Hunt echo. But please have the sense to see that you're doing the same thing with Isaac by calling him a generic sword user and disregarding unique qualities, and let's leave it at that.
I don't begrudge anyone for being an Isaac fan. Anybody is free to like what they like and support who they want to support. But it's a two-way street, and I'm allowed to think he'd be a bad idea.
You know what I agree that everyone has the right to their own viewpoints and people can disagree on certain characters, but I just feel that you don't have the slightest experience with Golden Sun and Isaac's moveset potential therefore you aren't forming objective arguments.
Not if it's a simultaneous announcement with the Nintendo 64 Classic Edition alongside all of Rare's game library for the system... Then it suddenly becomes the perfect place to announce Banjo-Kazooie in Smash.
That's exactly my point. Saying Banjo is like Duck Hunt is showing someone knows nothing about the character. They are using their lack of knowledge and so basic visual information to form faulty opinions. That's why it is a perfect parallel to what you're doing to Isaac. Saying he has a lack of potential and other characters already do what he does shows a clear lack of knowledge on what Isaac can do. I would have respected your opinion if it was just "I don't know or care about Isaac but I don't want him" because that's fine your entitled to feel that way but that's not what you did. You knew nothing about the character and then completely wrote him with a bad justification that doesn't work if look at the character with more than a passing glance.
A remaster should come with Stop N Swop and Bottles' Revenge fully functional. Maybe their amiibo could involve unlocking something like that or another cool cheat.
