Could Smash 4 Have 5 Player Vs. Mode?

[Oddyesy]

I'm just wondering, because with the Gamepad and Wii controllers, could Sm4sh be a 5 player experience?

 

[Gene]

There's always the possibility but I don't think Nintendo, and Sakurai would honestly be smart enough to do this for Smash. It can work, Smash Bros. Crusade has 6 players and it's fun as hell but I think it's too good to be true if they bumped it up to more than 4 players.

 

[Networker1]

I 96% expect it to be 5 player.

 

[Oddyesy]

I hope it is, so my siblings and I can all play at one time.

There's always the possibility but I don't think Nintendo, and Sakurai would honestly be smart enough to do this for Smash. It can work, Smash Bros. Crusade has 6 players and it's fun as hell but I think it's too good to be true if they bumped it up to more than 4 players.

.. What's Smash Bros Crusade?

 

[moneyfrenzy]

It can, but if it did i think it would have been shown on the trailer

 

[N3ON]

I'd be surprised if we got 5-players at this point, if only because it seems like the kind of thing that would be revealed right off the bat. However, I suppose they could still be working out some kinks with it and it isn't ready to reveal, or it might just be a special mode or something in Versus, but seems like they would try to promote it quite fervently if it was a feature, so I'm inclined to think past multi-man modes, it won't be part of the game. Even though it'd work quite well with the gamepad and the "larger stages" on the Wii U version.

 

[DakotaBonez]

.. What's Smash Bros Crusade?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqghnOv1Cgo

Also check out Super Smash Land and Super Smash Flash.

 

[Oddyesy]

It can, but if it did i think it would have been shown on the trailer

That one cutscene with Megaman using his Flame Blast had 4 people (Kirby, DK, Link, and Mario) + Megaman. I know that it was a cutscene but that's what got my gears turning.

I'd be surprised if we got 5-players at this point, if only because it seems like the kind of thing that would be revealed right off the bat. However, I suppose they could still be working out some kinks with it and it isn't ready to reveal, or it might just be a special mode or something in Versus, but seems like they would try to promote it quite fervently if it was a feature, so I'm inclined to think past multi-man modes, it won't be part of the game. Even though it'd work quite well with the gamepad and the "larger stages" on the Wii U version.

Well, it's just an extra slot. Maybe something that's not important enough to be revealed until release.

 

[nat pagle]

That one cutscene with Megaman using his Flame Blast had 4 people (Kirby, DK, Link, and Mario) + Megaman. I know that it was a cutscene but that's what got my gears turning.

Cutscenes aren't the same as gameplay. Or else we'd speculate the same thing for 64, Melee, and Brawl. Which obviously never happened.

 

[Oddyesy]

Cutscenes aren't the same as gameplay. Or else we'd speculate the same thing for 64, Melee, and Brawl. Which obviously never happened.

I'm just saying that it made me think.

 

[nat pagle]

I'm just saying that it made me think.

Yeah, it worked like that :/

Wouldn't be disappointed by graphics whenever a trailer comes out.

 

[N3ON]

Well, it's just an extra slot. Maybe something that's not important enough to be revealed until release.

That's like saying Snake was just "another character" or the Final Smash was just an "extra attack". Having five slots, while perhaps not the most surprising addition, literally would be game-changing, there'd be no reason not for Nintendo to promote it. Especially since it would allow them to showcase the Gamepad even more, which they love to do. If it's going to be a part of this game, expect it to be known before release, Nintendo wouldn't hide something like this.

 

[BADGRAPHICS]

5!? Hell, I want gigantic 16-player maps. Super Smash Bros. Clusterf**k.

 

[Curious Villager]

5!? Hell, I want gigantic 16-player maps. Super Smash Bros. Clusterf**k.

Oh gosh imagine the battles involving only the Ice Climbers or Olimar with maximum Pikmin out...

 

[Gene]

I hope it is, so my siblings and I can all play at one time.



.. What's Smash Bros Crusade?

It's a Smash Bros. fan game (the best one imo) that's still being developed, it's coming later this year though. Here's a link to their recent livestream they had at a tourney I've went to a while ago.

http://www.twitch.tv/projectcrusade/b/440422586

6 player starts at 27:44. The stream gets laggy at times, and this is the recent build.

 

[Fixdswine]

It's a Smash Bros. fan game (the best one imo) that's still being developed, it's coming later this year though. Here's a link to their recent livestream they had at a tourney I've went to a while ago.

http://www.twitch.tv/projectcrusade/b/440422586

6 player starts at 27:44. The stream gets laggy at times, and this is the recent build.

It does make more sense to have it as 6 players if they were to increase it, or in multiples of 2 generally for even teams.

 

[Oddyesy]

It does make more sense to have it as 6 players if they were to increase it, or in multiples of 2 generally for even teams.

You've ruined all my dreams and hopes.

 

[ImaClubYou]

It would be cool if you can control Boss characters with the gamepad, lol.

 

[Oddyesy]

It would be cool if you can control Boss characters with the gamepad, lol.

Too OP, imo. Boss too hard? Just take control of it and make it do nothing while you beat it up!

 

[ImaClubYou]

Too OP, imo. Boss too hard? Just take control of it and make it do nothing while you beat it up!

Not in the main story. During Vs. mode or something.

 

[Oddyesy]

Not in the main story. During Vs. mode or something.

Wait what? Bosses during Vs. mode? WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION?

 

[Souless_shadow]

I think that if a person is using a gamepad they can create items or stage hazards rather than use a fifth character.

 

[APC99]

It would be cool if the GamePad could be used to summon fighters on-stage to spice up things, like Assist Trophies that have no alliance!


Wait a minute...










OH MY FREAKING GOD.

 

[Mr.Universe]

Meh, not only would 5 player vs mode have been revealed already if it was there, but 5 is just really...odd. I mean, 4 players is traditional and a pretty good amount whereas 5 is just an awkward odd number, that I'd think would be too large. Besides, I think Sakurai said that he wouldn't use the gamepad as a controller, but I think it has potential elsewhere.

 

[Pazzo.]

I'm just wondering, because with the Gamepad and Wii controllers, could Sm4sh be a 5 player experience?

If it is, they haven't shown it yet.

 

[Oddyesy]

I think that if a person is using a gamepad they can create items or stage hazards rather than use a fifth character.

I touched on this on my "Use the gamepad to draw things on Pictochat type stages" thread.

It would be cool if the GamePad could be used to summon fighters on-stage to spice up things, like Assist Trophies that have no alliance!


Wait a minute...










OH MY FREAKING GOD.

Would make Melee elitists flock to 4. That would be a cool use though, and an explanation for the Megaman trailer.

 

[Thirdkoopa]

Sure why no- "But they would have advertised it by now". ****.

 

[Salty the SLUG]

5 players on a screen at once would be too confusing.

 

[Oddyesy]

5 players on a screen at once would be too confusing.

Maybe.

 

[N3ON]

5 players on a screen at once would be too confusing.

People would get used to it. I've played against people who said 4 was too confusing but eventually became perfectly proficient. Especially if the stages are larger.

 

[Accf124]

Mario Vs Megaman Vs Sonic Vs Pac-man Vs Snake, battle of the companies.

 

[nat pagle]

Wouldn't 5 player battles defeat the purpose of team battle? The teams would be uneven.

 

[Salty the SLUG]

People would get used to it. I've played against people who said 4 was too confusing but eventually became perfectly proficient. Especially if the stages are larger.

Alright, that's your opinion...

 

[Oddyesy]

It would be cool if you can control Boss characters with the gamepad, lol.

Sorry for dismissing this right of the bat, Club. I was laying in bed last night and thinking it over, and I came to the realization that it actually would be pretty cool! A special mode where you can pick bosses from the last 3 games and fight against 4 people teamed up against you. Again, sorry for dismissing it so quickly.

 

[Networker1]

Why not six players? 2 gamepad's + 4 pro controllers/ wii-motes.

(it was stated early this year that Wii U can have 2 gamepad's, they just don't have any software that uses it)

 

[nat pagle]

Why not six players? 2 gamepad's + 4 pro controllers/ wii-motes.

(it was stated early this year that Wii U can have 2 gamepad's, they just don't have any software that uses it)

Even numbers would be the only real choice beyond four. Otherwise, teams are going to be oddly sized

 

[ImaClubYou]

3v3 tourneys are gonna be hecticcccc.

 

[Networker1]

3v3 tourneys are gonna be hecticcccc.

Mass havoc: 3v3, all items, special brawl with bunny ears and extra speed :D

System smelter: 3 vs 3, all players olimar, special brawl with spicy curry. Think the Wii U could keep that looking good?

 

[shinhed-echi]

Here's an interesting mode...

Player "5" controls the Playable Character (gamepad)

Players 1, 2, 3, 4 contol the Alloys/Wireframes/Polygons (other controllers)

 

[ImaClubYou]

Mass havoc: 3v3, all items, special brawl with bunny ears and extra speed :D


System smelter: 3 vs 3, all players olimar, special brawl with spicy curry. Think the Wii U could keep that looking good?

Hopefully we can get a stage that has a lot of moving backgrounds and stage hazards :]