Official DLC Speculation Discussion Volume II

[ShrimpScampi]

While having Roxas as Sora alts in an Olimar/Alph situation would be cool, if it were up to me I’d rather have alts based on Sora’s different forms. Alts based on Wisdom, Valor, Limit, Master, and Final Form would all be super cool, even if they alter his playstyle in his source game. I haven’t played KH3 yet so I don’t know any of his forms from that, but the fact that the KH2 form designs are so visually striking makes me really want them as alts

 

[Hadokeyblade]

While having Roxas as Sora alts in an Olimar/Alph situation would be cool, if it were up to me I’d rather have alts based on Sora’s different forms. Alts based on Wisdom, Valor, Limit, Master, and Final Form would all be super cool, even if they alter his playstyle in his source game. I haven’t played KH3 yet so I don’t know any of his forms from that, but the fact that the KH2 form designs are so visually striking makes me really want them as alts

As far as i know the forms in KH3 dont actually have names.

The colors change depending on what Keyblade weapon your using. Using the hammer from toy story makes Sora have a brown outfit with cow spots, the Hercules one gives him a black and yellow outfit with a shield instead of a sword. etc.

 

[Idon]

As far as i know the forms in KH3 dont actually have names.

The colors change depending on what Keyblade weapon your using. Using the hammer from toy story makes Sora have a brown outfit with cow spots, the Hercules one gives him a black and yellow outfit with a shield instead of a sword. etc.

They do have names, though the forms are assigned on the archetype of the weapon used.

 

[Perkilator]

If Eggman got in, I’d want his stage to be Studiopolis Zone. I know that doesn’t necessarily scream ”main villain’s base” but it’s simply way too fun for me to care.

Anyways:

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I don’t think this means anything regarding Master Chief, but I still thought it was cool regardless.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

They do have names, though the forms are assigned on the archetype of the weapon used.
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Huh, i legitimately didnt know that.

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

Its not really relevant to Eggman specifically, but Aquarium Park from Colors as his stage would be pretty cool.

 

[cashregister9]

I'm starting to think Sonic has a lot of potential for some great stages or something.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Vanitas is a nasty boy

Why the hell is this so funny

 

[Captain Shwampy]

I'm surprised Seaside Hill isnt a stage because Sega adores that location for some reason.

Beaches are a default location you see in alot of SEGA games because SEGA was founded in Hawaii surrounded by palm trees (hence the SEGA AM2 logo)

 

[Hadokeyblade]

Beaches are a default location you see in alot of SEGA games because SEGA was founded in Hawaii surrounded by palm trees (hence the SEGA AM2 logo)

But there are tons of beach based locations in Sonic games i dont know why Seaside hill is the one specifically focused on.

 

[Peripuff]

I'm starting to think Sonic has a lot of potential for some great stages or something.

Yep. So much variety in environment types and we get two green hills...

 

[Gnateb]

For an Eggman stage, I'd want to go way back: Death Egg Zone. ARK or Eggmanland are probably more likely though, and they're cool too. As for Shadow, I know it's unlikely, but I would go for Radical Highway. I always liked the night city zones in Sonic. Plus, it would allow for a recreation if the SA2 opening in the reveal trailer

 

[Captain Shwampy]

But there are tons of beach based locations in Sonic games i dont know why Seaside hill is the one specifically focused on.

Probably cause Heroes was closest the 3D games got to using the 2D games art style
One of the biggest draws for Heroes when it was annouced other than the return of the Chaotix was the visual design looking close to the 2D games after alot of fans disliked SA2 realistic approach (SA2 visual design was fine though).

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

You could have written a book by now.

That feel when you're on here so much that even SmashBoards itself is calling you out on it.

I think I will take its advice and take another break. I know I've been ping-ponging quite a bit here, but that's probably because I haven't been away long enough for the hiatus to make much of a difference. It's not quite as bad as it was before, but I can see where it's headed. I'll see you guys when the next character drops.

Before I go, final thoughts on this conversation:

I'm starting to think Sonic has a lot of potential for some great stages or something.

It's almost like when you base a stage from a platformer off of an area that isn't the equivalent of World 1-1 things get wild. lol

...

Hello darkness my old friend

I still want to see one of the silhouette levels from Donkey Kong Country Returns get added. All the characters would look super cool on it. Especially the already glowey ones like Pyra/Mythra and...Oh yeah, Mega Man's eyes are screens in this game so they'd glow here too...Maybe it isn't such a good idea. I don't need that nightmare fuel.

 

[N3ON]

If Eggman got in, I’d want his stage to be Studiopolis Zone. I know that doesn’t necessarily scream ”main villain’s base” but it’s simply way too fun for me to care.

Anyways:

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I don’t think this means anything regarding Master Chief, but I still thought it was cool regardless.

Master Chief in Smash or not, I like that these kind of things are happening more these days, where the companies are acknowledging, paying homage to and complimenting each other and even on occasion having each others' IP feature across systems (though this is still rare). I hope it helps pacify some of the console warring. Watching that first Microsoft and Nintendo "survive together" commercial was wild.

I mean, ten years ago this never would've happened, and the fanboys were at each other's throats. Twenty years ago was even more ruthless, and cross-competitor collaboration would be unthinkable, to the point that Sonic and Mario just going to the Olympics together was a pretty big deal, even though it was a simple waggly sports/minigame spin-off like seven years after Sega bowed out of consoles. Thirty years ago was before my time, but back then they were smashing each other's consoles as commercials.

Though obviously Master Chief in Smash would still be nothing short of huge in way I think might be better appreciated by those cognizant of the gaming landscape when the IP was under Bungie's tenure, basically single-handedly making Xbox a viable competitor to the other two.

 

[cothero]

I just want to remember that ZeniMax Media (Doom developer) was bought by Microsoft in march, so Doomguy is now officially a Microsoft character.

 

[N3ON]

I just want to remember that ZeniMax Media (Doom developer) was bought by Microsoft in march, so Doomguy is now officially a Microsoft character.

The cycle is complete.

 

[cothero]

The cycle is complete.

Yup, this is canon now.

 

[Mamboo07]

Yep. So much variety in environment types and we get two green hills...

Same as Kirby, we have Dream Land and Green Greens.

Gimme Castle Dedede or Another Dimension!

 

[Cutie Gwen]

I do wonder how a lot of people who primarily go on this thread will feel once everything's all done, clearly a new game's going to be a while away and speculation will die, so maybe people will just want to talk to others and all. In that case, Sakurai should give us a therapist as our final character.

RIP our boy Nick but my neurodivergent daughter's different

 

[ARandomZoomer]

I do wonder how a lot of people who primarily go on this thread will feel once everything's all done, clearly a new game's going to be a while away and speculation will die, so maybe people will just want to talk to others and all. In that case, Sakurai should give us a therapist as our final character.
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RIP our boy Nick but my neurodivergent daughter's different

What do you mean Nick would obviously be an alt

 

[SharkLord]

Edelgard already has Byleth though...

There's two outcomes to this situation.

The first is polyamory.

The second is Adrestian civil war, ending in a violent nuclear explosion (Despite the fact that Fodlan probably doesn't have nuclear weaponry yet, but shh).

 

[Cutie Gwen]

There's two outcomes to this situation.

The first is polyamory.

The second is Adrestian civil war, ending in a violent nuclear explosion (Despite the fact that Fodlan probably doesn't have nuclear weaponry yet, but shh).

Funny enough you're mistaken with that second one

 

[SharkLord]

Funny enough you're mistaken with that second one

...Okay then, at least we have confirmation. Even if it's confirmation that we're all gonna die a painful nuclear death

 

[Mamboo07]

There's two outcomes to this situation.

The first is polyamory.

The second is Adrestian civil war, ending in a violent nuclear explosion (Despite the fact that Fodlan probably doesn't have nuclear weaponry yet, but shh).

A nuke explosion?

 

[SpectreJordan]

Probably worth mentioning that smash bros has: Referenced Pokemon anime only stuff on multiple occasions, has a Street fighter spirit based on a character who was made for the Street fighter manga and retroactively added to the games after the fact and references Advent children way too much.

So there is already content from outside of gaming in Smash, just in small areas.

I can kinda see them putting Mickey in as a legendary spirit or something under the pretense that "It's Square's version of Mickey who's an entirely different character than the regular Mickey we all know and tolerate."

Honestly, KH Mickey is different enough where they could get away with that... atleast for a spirit.

 

[DarthEnderX]

Honestly, KH Mickey is different enough where they could get away with that... atleast for a spirit.

Honestly, no he's not.

 

[Peripuff]

Honestly, KH Mickey is different enough where they could get away with that... atleast for a spirit.

I’d say he is very distinct. I don’t know if I would say he is different enough though

 

[SpectreJordan]

Honestly, no he's not.

I’d say he is very distinct. I don’t know if I would say he is different enough though

Cartoon Mickey is either a happy-go-lucky Everyman or a wacky mischief maker. KH Mickey is a mostly serious king of a multiverse who’s also a powerful swordsman.

They look the same (besides their clothes) & are both kind hearted but I’d say they’re pretty different.

Donald & Goofy are a lot closer to their cartoon counterparts though. But Donald should’ve been a berserker/brawler. IDK why he’s a healer when he’s famous for going on fits of rage, that would’ve been perfect in combat.

 

[Shroob]

Honestly, KH Mickey is different enough where they could get away with that... atleast for a spirit.

MICKEY IS MICKEY

 

[Bee Card]

I would say that Chemical Plant Zone fit the most for a new sonic stage.

 

[Idon]

Cartoon Mickey is either a happy-go-lucky Everyman or a wacky mischief maker. KH Mickey is a mostly serious king of a multiverse who’s also a powerful swordsman.

They look the same (besides their clothes) & are both kind hearted but I’d say they’re pretty different.

Donald & Goofy are a lot closer to their cartoon counterparts though. But Donald should’ve been a berserker/brawler. IDK why he’s a healer when he’s famous for going on fits of rage, that would’ve been perfect in combat.

And... none of those personality differences will show up in a .png.

He'll be Mickey Mouse copyright Disney, either way.

 

[PLATINUM7]

Cartoon Mickey is either a happy-go-lucky Everyman or a wacky mischief maker. KH Mickey is a mostly serious king of a multiverse who’s also a powerful swordsman.

They look the same (besides their clothes) & are both kind hearted but I’d say they’re pretty different.

Donald & Goofy are a lot closer to their cartoon counterparts though. But Donald should’ve been a berserker/brawler. IDK why he’s a healer when he’s famous for going on fits of rage, that would’ve been perfect in combat.

Donald
Healer

Bruh when has Donald ever reliably healed anyone?

 

[TechPowah]

Ah, that makes sense. NSO-exclusive and all. Pac-Man is a Bamco game, not Nintendo, so I didn't really connect the dots until now.

cause you're supposed to eat the dots, not connect them

 

[dezeray112]

To keep the PSO2 discussion going, I'll ask again:

Who would be viable candidates? The rumor mentioned Matoi, but I'm not very knowledgeable on the series, so I can't really say. Are there any other character who would fit? Or would there be a class that could be used? There doesn't seem to be a default/mascot class, so I'm not sure who would fit.

That's a good question, maybe they could go for someone like Alis Lansdale, Nei or Rolf from the classic Phantasy Star series?

 

[PSIGuy]

I still want to see one of the silhouette levels from Donkey Kong Country Returns get added. All the characters would look super cool on it. Especially the already glowey ones like Pyra/Mythra and...Oh yeah, Mega Man's eyes are screens in this game so they'd glow here too...Maybe it isn't such a good idea. I don't need that nightmare fuel.

A minecart stage that functions similarly to Big Blue would be fun as well. Mine carts act as the main stage and rocket barrel platforms act as fall-through platforms. Every so often there'd be a jump and when the platforms land they'd be in a different formation. The hazardless, Omega and Battlefield versions keep the appearance of the level being on rails but other than the scenery moving would be completely stationary platforms. There's a few different aesthetics they could cycle through to keep it interesting as well - mines, an amusement park, a sawmill, etc.

Lots of great music potential, too.
-DKC1 Minecart theme (take your pick of the Returns remixes for it)
-DKC2 Roller Coaster theme (link)
-DKC2 Haunted Chase (link)
-DKC3's Hot Pursuit, used for its toboggan levels (link)
-Any DK64 Minecart music (Jungle Japes, Fungi Forest, Creepy Castle and I'll throw in the Frantic Factory car race theme because I can)
-The Tropical Freeze cart music; Trunk Twister, Sawmill Thrill, High Tide Ride,

Could easily squeeze in music from actual mine levels too.

 

[BlondeLombax]

I'm gonna be real; I'm growing more and more excited for the potential of Master Chief in Smash. His likelihood is plenty debatable, sure, but just think of how well they could pull him off! Guns, grenades, hell, think of a stage set on one of the rings! It'd be gorgeous!

 

[N3ON]

I'm gonna be real; I'm growing more and more excited for the potential of Master Chief in Smash. His likelihood is plenty debatable, sure, but just think of how well they could pull him off! Guns, grenades, hell, think of a stage set on one of the rings! It'd be gorgeous!

Well, if he's in, I don't think he'd be FP11, so I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[Gengar84]

Since we’re talking about Kingdom Hearts, how would everyone feel if in the extremely unlikely event that we got a double reveal of Sora and either Ansem or Xemnas at E3? I would honestly much rather have them than Sora but they wouldn’t really make any sense to add without him. I don’t think there’s really much if any chance of that happening but I would love it if it did. Maybe Ansem or Xemnas could be the bonus character some are speculating on so we could still get another character if people don’t care for Kingdom Hearts.

 

[Evil Trapezium]

Since we’re talking about Kingdom Hearts, how would everyone feel if in the extremely unlikely event that we got a double reveal of Sora and either Ansem or Xemnas at E3? I would honestly much rather have them than Sora but they wouldn’t really make any sense to add without him. I don’t think there’s really much if any chance of that happening but I would love it if it did. Maybe Ansem or Xemnas could be the bonus character some are speculating on so we could still get another character if people don’t care for Kingdom Hearts.

I wouldn't like this outcome simply because two characters from the same series are taking two slots from the Fighters Pass. I would really prefer if each character came from different companies and different series.