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Bowser's Makeover for Smash!

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I want Melee Bowser dang it. He's getting more and more goofy every iteration. First a body slam and now a drop kick? What's next, a suplex? A DDT? Why not put some spandex on him and call it a day?

Take comfort in knowing he will never be more goofy than in this.

 

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Speaking of goofy looking.... If we get alternative costumes we need tuxedo bower in for an unlock!



How the hell does he manage to get that on though his shell?
 

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Last time Bowser put a tuxedo on it caused a chain of events that nearly ended the Mario Multiverse.

Let's shelve that idea.
 

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Nah bowser got some orthopedic work done to his back. It's given him a chance to get back to the gym and shed some pounds. Word on the street says that him and Wii Fit Trainer have history in this regard.
 

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I'm not talking about the moves and stuff, I'm talking about his appearance, and how much better/worse it looks!


in comparrison to


Bowser stands upright, which looks more like he did in Mario and Luigi: Bowser's inside story.






Any thoughts on this change of design? I was unsure of it at first, but I like it a lot now.
 

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If K. Rool isn't present in SSB for Wii U/3DS, I plan to main this new Bowser. He looks like loads of fun.
 

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Bowser pictures wouldn't hurt either, and gifs. I wonder if I was to get a Bowser sig, what current Smash4 Bowser footage to use as that small gif in a sig? Probably him drop kicking Mario in the boxing ring after blocking his attack. *thinks*
 

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Bowser pictures wouldn't hurt either, and gifs. I wonder if I was to get a Bowser sig, what current Smash4 Bowser footage to use as that small gif in a sig? Probably him drop kicking Mario in the boxing ring after blocking his attack. *thinks*

Either that, or his run. He can actually run properly in this game. :p
 

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Comparing the artworks, it really looks like Bowser has slimmed down. Thanks to WFT. :laugh:
 

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I like it. He's less savage-looking than his melee and brawl appearances, but more true to his appearance in the Mario games.
 

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Bowser media? On it.

I think a gif showing Bowser running and then dropkicking Mario with the caption "THE **** TRAIN HAS NO BREAKS" would be nice.
 

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The new look is certainly better. It has plenty of detail in itself and properly represents the character.
 

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Has more innate personality if ya ask me. He seems very confident too, which considering how much he captures Peach should be in full effect.
 
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I love how Bowser looks in SSB4. He looks more powerful and more menacing. Not to mention the fact that he's getting some buffs such as faster speed and probably more powerful attacks. I think the Koopa King will be far better than he was in Melee and Brawl and I can't wait to play as him.
 

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It does generally fit the way Bowser is generally protrayed in most games he's been in. The hunched over Bowser I guess has appeared a few times but not really very often that I can recall outside of smash.

To me this just seems a much better represetation.
 

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It does generally fit the way Bowser is generally protrayed in most games he's been in. The hunched over Bowser I guess has appeared a few times but not really very often that I can recall outside of smash.

To me this just seems a much better represetation.
Conveniently better! :D

Also, do you guys think Bowser's shell counter from M&L:BIS will come in some way, shape, or form?
 
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Conveniently better! :D

Also, do you guys think Bowser's shell counter from M&L:BIS will come in some way, shape, or form?
Maybe that could be his new animation for when he is shielding.

On the note of BIS, I am a little upset that his side A is still the same and not his punch from BIS, but it's nothing that I will lose sleep over.
 

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Maybe that could be his new animation for when he is shielding.

On the note of BIS, I am a little upset that his side A is still the same and not his punch from BIS, but it's nothing that I will lose sleep over.
Yeah me too but maybe his animations will change from e3 like Kirby's aerial hammer, it is still pretty early development wise
 

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Apart from his new upright stance, Bowser has undergone a large change in appearance. While I understand they are trying to make look similar to his in game look, he could do with some tweaks to his design because honestly, he looks a bit plastic imo.

Is it just me? What do you guys think of his look as of now?
 

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I'm pretty happy with his look. Brawl made him look realistic to the pout where it allocate sent Bowser anymore, and this Bowser looks like he does in the Mario games.
 

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All the characters in Smash 4 use more stark, defining, primary colours, by design. This is a nice change from previous entries, where a lot of the cast just looks kind of washed.

I like the decisions made with Bowser, as well as Link.
 

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Oh, so I'm not the only one who though he looked kind of plastic? But I still do like it more than his look in Melee and Brawl. He looks more badass.
 

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Oh, so I'm not the only one who though he looked kind of plastic? But I still do like it more than his look in Melee and Brawl. He looks more badass.
Yeah I absolutely agree, his overall design looks a lot more promising than previous iterations. I just hope Bowser comes off his botox therapy treatment before the release of the game. The king of the Koopa's should have working facial muscles after all :smirk:
 
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Bowser looks more intimidating and that gives me a sense that he is more powerful. I freaking love it! I personally didn't like Bowser in SSBB, so seeing this Bowser was a delight to see for me. I just hope he gets his voice actor instead of rehashed sounds from Brawl.
 
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