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[Louie G.]

No matter how Chorus Kids look, there will still be people complaining about "deserving" their spot and all that jazz.
But to be honest, Chorus Kids really do deserve a spot in Smash.

First off, they can potentially have one of the most creative and fun movesets in the game. Rhythm based mechanics and goofy facial expressions galore, surely that will win many fans over.

And of course Rhythm Heaven is quite big. 3 games (not counting arcade) and millions of copies sold, it's one of the most notable new Nintendo IPs from Brawl to Smash 4 and I'm happy that it's finally getting the attention it deserves.

Also, surprisingly, people will recognize the Chorus Kids. Many people played Rhythm Heaven DS, and Glee Club is perhaps the most well known and loved out of the whole bunch. After starting to play the game again back in April or so, I brought it up to my friends. One of the first things my friend jumped to was the cute little guys who went "aah". Even my mom says she recognized them, but that may have to do with my Rhythm Heaven obsession.

But people have no reason to complain about Chorus Kids. They're chock full of potential and hilarity, and I'm sure that they will prove to be a fan-favorite addition later on. Even if your favorite character didn't make it in, it's not because of Chorus Kids. Chances are they aren't from Rhythm Heaven, and I personally only see competition within series. Chorus Kids may have gotten in over your favorite character (who may or may not have been planned to begin with), but so did a bunch of other characters. Little Mac, Palutena, and Mega Man also got in over whoever it is you may be butthurt about not making the cut. No need to pin the blame on Chorus Kids, who are clearly more "deserving" than you may have thought.

And the "you" in the last paragraph really isn't towards anyone in particular: just the inevitable Smash fan who wants to blame Ridley's another character's exclusion on Chorus Kids.

 

[FinalStarmen]

Given it is highly likely Shulk will be announced Monday (and thus lend further credence to the Gematsu leak), we should brace ourselves for the doom-and-gloom pessimism that will doubtlessly follow SmashBoards, especially if Chrom and the Chorus Kids are all that is left. Chorus Kids, in particular, will be hit the hardest, if they have not already.

Hopefully, this thread will serve as our protective shelter.

 

[Itty Bit]

For a person who has never played Rhythm Heaven games, I at first was sort of dreading the idea of the Chorus Men being chosen over another specific character I would like to be in...
But as time went on, I've started to warm up to the idea, and I think they are totally deserving of it's own spot. It's an IP That's never gotten any limelight in Smash Bros, and it certainly deserves it for that reason alone. It's just a shame that there's gonna be inevitable whining on good ol' Miiverse because they aren't "cool" or "popular" enough.
While I may not main the little guy, I certainly will respect his addition to the roster.

 

[Opossum]

Found this artwork of them. Figured they could use more cute fanart, so I'll post the image I found here.

 

[Blaziken]

It's likely that Shulk will be announced on Monday, but who's ready for #RhythMonday?

 

[Tikivoy]

I always called it #ChorusKidmonday.

and who nobody say's it can't be more then one challenger. I mentioned in the Chrob thread we can have Shulk say "Together now!" followed by the Chorus Kids singing epic battle music.

 

[Spinosaurus]

It's likely that Shulk will be announced on Monday, but who's ready for #RhythMonday?

Me!

Too bad it probably won't happen. At least I'm cool with seeing Shulk (or Chrom for that matter).

 

[SomewhatMystia]

and who nobody say's it can't be more then one challenger. I mentioned in the Chrob thread we can have Shulk say "Together now!" followed by the Chorus Kids singing epic battle music.

Oh my god, that would be the best trailer.

also #MusicMonday sounds better to be, to be honest

or #ChorusMenday, but that's a stretch and a half

 

[TheRealHeroOfWinds]

#MarshalMonday

Edit: I receive a warning for this.... how

 

[SomewhatMystia]

So I went out and bought Rhythm Heaven, and it has come to my attention that I am really, really bad at Rhythm Heaven.

My bird squawking in my ear off-beat don't help, either.

Edit: I finally beat (OK'd) the first minigame! I am the king of rhythm! now watch glee club destroy me

 

[Spinosaurus]

So I went out and bought Rhythm Heaven, and it has come to my attention that I am really, really bad at Rhythm Heaven.

Everyone is really bad at Rhythm Heaven at first.

Then you're a pro. Then you're a perfectionist and won't rest until you get a perfect on EVERYTHING.

 

[Tikivoy]

A lot of people finally trying Rhythm Heaven here...I'm kind of curious, did the Gematsu leak mentioning Chorus Kids convince them to buy it? Because it did for me. If Chorus Kids get revealed Monday, I will immediately finish Fever and order Rhythm Heaven DS.

So I went out and bought Rhythm Heaven, and it has come to my attention that I am really, really bad at Rhythm Heaven.

My bird squawking in my ear off-beat don't help, either.

Edit: I finally beat (OK'd) the first minigame! I am the king of rhythm! now watch glee club destroy me

Same thing happened to me. I normally beast any Rhythm game on the hardest difficulty, but Rhythm Heaven always manages to give me trouble. I guess its really the only Rhythm game I'd call a "Rhythm" game.

 

[Spinosaurus]

So uh guys

like since you're buying cheap rhythm games and all

not that rhythm heaven is bad because it's so good

but buy elite beat agents while you're at it

seriously

it's ****ing good

Spoiler

Elite Beat Agents and Rhythm Heaven are actually my two top DS games lol

 

[Hippopotasauce]

My first game was Fever, so I didn't have much trouble with the DS game. The fact that I started out with the game controlled by buttons did make me prefer that control scheme to the tapping/flicking though.

I also barely crawled through Tengoku on an emulator with noticeable input delay. I might import it some day because it was quite good, just unplayable the way I was trying to play it.
Unless it comes out on the Wii U virtual console but that'll be the same day Mother 3 does so you know.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

A lot of people finally trying Rhythm Heaven here...I'm kind of curious, did the Gematsu leak mentioning Chorus Kids convince them to buy it? Because it did for me. If Chorus Kids get revealed Monday, I will immediately finish Fever and order Rhythm Heaven DS.

Pretty much. That lead to me learning about the game and people posting stuff about the game, which is what really got me to buy it.

also the chorus kids existing at all; they're so silly

 

[Hippopotasauce]

I don't even remember what initially got me to try out the game. Might've been the Wrestler parodies, which led to me researching more about what the game actually was.

 

[Spinosaurus]

I don't even remember what initially got me to try out the game. Might've been the Wrestler parodies, which led to me researching more about what the game actually was.

I watched this video which got me searching about the series and watching LOTS of videos. (At first, I thought remixes were rewards as awesome videos you could get in-game because they're the first videos I watched on Youtube!) Ended up buying both the DS game and Fever. Played DS first because I didn't have access to my Wii that time, and got stuck on Glee Club for a while so I'll never forget about the Chorus Kids lol. RH shaped up that month for me, and Fever ended up being my GOTY,

In fact, I loved Fever so much I bought the EU copy of the game (I have both NTSC and PAL Wiis) so I can experience the game in Japanese, also to have an excuse to replay it. I had some family coming over and they all loved the game, which is RARE. They all kept asking me if they can play the game "with the boyfriend kicking footballs" and "catching peas with a fork". Some kids were even yelling "BA BOM BOM BOM" from Air Rally, and everyone cheered me on when I tried for perfects. (which always threw me off lol)

I ended up importing Rhythm Tengoku and even brought it to Japanese class. I love the series, a lot, and I have lot of dear memories thanks to it.

 

[Glaciacott]

Am I the only one who played this series the moment it came out in the US? At least the DS one, which then prompted me to get Tengoku on emulator (Bon Odori 2 is a pain with the input lag, still haven't gotten a superb on that.)

Fever I had to wait on due to not having a Wii during the last years of that generation, but once I had a Wii U and Smash reminded me of it, I went and got it for $15 and it's awesome. Still have to get perfect on Remix 10 to fully complete it.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

So apparently the Chorus Kids are freaking terrifying and let out a banshee-worthy scream when you perfectly nail a "Together Now!" bit.

Also, Glee Club continues to destroy me.

Also 2, I really want the Game Select music from RH DS as a stage theme or something. I'd also like a Christmas remix of it.

 

[Hippopotasauce]

There could be a Game Select medley. I love Fever's, and Tengoku's is pretty good too.

 

[Spinosaurus]

Also 2, I really want the Game Select music from RH DS as a stage theme or something. I'd also like a Christmas remix of it.

I used to listen to it a lot in christmas lol.

The game select 2 version though is probably more fitting. It's an instrumental version of That's Paradise anyway! (You'll get there)

 

[SomewhatMystia]

>(You'll get there)

I'm not sure if you're being encouraging or greatly over-assuming my rhythm skills (lack thereof, rather).

I will definitely make a point to listen to it when I get there, though! And every other song, come to think of it.

 

[Spinosaurus]

>(You'll get there)

I'm not sure if you're being encouraging or greatly over-assuming my rhythm skills (lack thereof, rather).

I will definitely make a point to listen to it when I get there, though! And every other song, come to think of it.

It's actually the credits song. =P If you manage to beat Remix 2 you'll be ready for anything, trust me lol.

 

[Hippopotasauce]

Yeah, second row definitely has the most difficult of the first set of minigames. Really should have rearranged the minigames so they didn't shove 2 of the hardest in the game right as you're getting into it.

 

[Spinosaurus]

Yeah, second row definitely has the most difficult of the first set of minigames. Really should have rearranged the minigames so they didn't shove 2 of the hardest in the game right as you're getting into it.

There's also Shoot Em Up, which is pretty damn hard at first.

At least it's really fun.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

So is it recommended to take up the barista's offer to skip minigames you're having issues with?

Also up yours, conductor, I was like 80% gold on that last attempt you overly-critical such'n'such.

Also, I wonder if the rhythm thing is just going to be in their specials and maybe final smash, or if their basic attacks will do some kind of rhythm thing. Like press A (beat) A (beat) A in order to do a more powerful basic combo or something.

 

[Hippopotasauce]

So is it recommended to take up the barista's offer to skip minigames you're having issues with?

Also up your, conductor, I was like 80% gold on that last attempt you overly-critical such'n'such.

Also, I wonder if the rhythm thing is just going to be in their specials and maybe final smash, or if their basic attacks will do some kind of rhythm thing. Like press A (beat) A (beat) A in order to do a more powerful basic combo or something.

I wouldn't outright skip the games because you're going to have to deal with them eventually in the upcoming and later remixes. At least get an OK.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

That's what I expected, yeah.

Got an OK on Glee Club. I've never felt quite as anxious/accomplished in a videogame.

 

[Shroob]

Oh, right.

Anyone think that Glee Club 2 will be one of their alternate colors?

 

[Opossum]

I hope it's an alt. I need a Satanic Chorus Kids costume...

 

[Pacack]

Oh, right.

Anyone think that Glee Club 2 will be one of their alternate colors?

I hope not.

Then again, we're severely lacking demon representation in Smash...

 

[FinalStarmen]

Then again, we're severely lacking demon representation in Smash...

Given how often the Chorus Kids are considered Satan's evil-worshiping creatures (at least by some speculators in SmashBoards), I would say we are not lacking in demonic representation at all.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

As someone who just realized that there's a level above superb and I'll eventually have to get it for Glee Club, I'm gonna go ahead and say that they are Satan. Or at least the bloody conductor is.

Also, I would really like to see that mockup someone did a few pages back. The one where Chorus Kids had the DJ Yellow look and all that.

 

[Spinosaurus]

You guys say demonic, I say kids on vacation enjoying the sunset scenery.

By enjoying, I mean doing their usual singing.

 

[Glaciacott]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. The game is a cakewalk of cute and adorable, until Remix 7 happens.

That's the one where the first time I played it I just grabbed my head in dismay by the middle of it.

 

[Spinosaurus]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. The game is a cakewalk of cute and adorable, until Remix 7 happens.

That's the one where the first time I played it I just grabbed my head in dismay by the middle of it.

Not the super fast remix 8? Because screw that one.

I didn't have a problem with remix 7 haha.

 

[Louie G.]

The main game I had trouble with was Crop Stomp.
I just wanted to throw my DS against a wall when the flicks wouldn't pick up.

Rhythm Rally is horrible also. Remix 8 as well.
Rockers 2 took me a while to get used to, but it's one of my favorites in the game now.

 

[Spinosaurus]

The main game I had trouble with was Crop Stomp.
I just wanted to throw my DS against a wall when the flicks wouldn't pick up.

Rhythm Rally is horrible also. Remix 8 as well.
Rockers 2 took me a while to get used to, but it's one of my favorites in the game now.

Crap I remember completely giving up on Crop Stomp. I managed Rhythm Rally and Moai after a while, but Crop Stomp was the bane of my existence.

When I beat it I never felt like I was above a game like that ever.

 

[Hippopotasauce]

As someone who just realized that there's a level above superb and I'll eventually have to get it for Glee Club, I'm gonna go ahead and say that they are Satan. Or at least the bloody conductor is.

Also, I would really like to see that mockup someone did a few pages back. The one where Chorus Kids had the DJ Yellow look and all that.

I decided to make Chorus Kid alts. For the most part I based these more off of the DS game to contrast my Marshal alts.

Of course with the exception of the wrestler.

Edit: Added 3 more and changed Karate Joe and Crop Stomper

 

[SomewhatMystia]

Oh, it was you who made 'em? Well now I feel bad for forgetting.

Edit: How did I miss the Farmer Kid alt the first time I saw that? Man, I hope we get other character outfits just for that one.