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I like this idea because now not only does the GTA character bring fun little touches from GTA, they also bring fun little touches from every other series in Smash as well. You could steal a Fire Flower from Mario, or like... a gigantic trident from Ganondorf.
At least Claude would be accurately represented.
I'm sure they could, but censoring the GTA franchise specifically would trigger so many people given the series history with censorship. I'd argue the essence of the series itself is the over the top mature content (swearing, sex, drugs, gangs, guns). It's not the same as giving Bayonetta and Palutena more clothes. Though I suppose I just can't see GTA content being in Smash in any shape or form regardless, so the point is kind of moot. It's like combining the issues of Mai (too lewd), Doomslayer (too violent, too western), and Lara Croft (boring moveset) onto a character(s) that's far less iconic than each of them.
Isn't that because a Sony character is just likely in general? :V
Did you make a typo or something lol
I thought you meant Claude from Three Houses until I saw who you were replying to
That's a good point. It'd kind of be like a slightly lesser form of Kirby (since I don't think they'd make every single character yield a different item) where seeing all of the stuff you can steal is a treat. Cloud and Sephiroth could yield Materia, which is both a neat reference to the magic system of Final Fantasy VII and a wacky scenario where a GTA character can now cast a spell.
Well, I may not be all that well versed in the series, but I personally don't really see the issue of removing swearing from the dialogue so long as it still feels natural for the character. They can still speak in a crude manner otherwise, which would set them apart from the rest of the (generally) well-mannered cast. The drugs aspect is probably the biggest to omit, but I think you can still get across that the character is not a role model through other means. The guns are likely very necessary, but they might even be OK. It's a bit unclear how they affect the age rating, but it does seem to at least be much better than it was even in the previous game. The gang and the crime stuff would probably be the major focus, both within the character's moveset, and the stage. I think they could add it without much difficulty so long as the crimes don't get too heinous.
You mean too western in appeal? That might be fair, but I don't think simply being owned by a western company is as big of a barrier to entry as people think.
Yes, Lamar is confirmed. He roasts opponents in his final smash.
"Ah, man, don't hate me because I'm beautiful, man. Maybe if you got rid of that old yee-yee-butt haircut you'd get some female acquaintances. Oh, better yet, maybe Tanisha will call you if she ever stops spending time with that brain surgeon or lawyer she's spending time with. Maaaaaannn...."
Majima as part of Kiryu's moveset wouldn't make sense at all. And it wouldn't happen. I would happily bet money on that if Kiryu gets in, that's how sure I am about it.
You're correct on all fronts here, I was mostly claiming that GTA as a series is just way too at odds with Smash. The main draw of the game is just driving around, breaking laws, and ****ing **** up. Stuff like drugs and sex would never appear in a moveset anyway, but what about something like the stage? In all honesty, if they were going for a stage that most represents the series as a whole then the answer would probably be...a strip club. GTA is definitely a series with clout, it's just not the type of clout that Nintendo would be looking to include in Smash.
Yes I meant western appeal, I don't think GTA is nearly as big in Japan as it is in the west.
Well I never claimed he should be in Kiryu's moveset, just that it's an option. For example, he could pull random objects like Bicycles and traffic cones with down B, like Peach, but sometimes he'll accidentally pull Majima out instead who will slap Kiryu then disappear...or something. I agree that Majima would best fit as an assist trophy, but since none have appeared as DLC so far I was just suggesting alternatives to that possibility.
I know people were tossing around the idea of 3H being represented by the 3 house leaders on rotation, but I'm unfamiliar with the speculation around Terry. Were people thinking it was gonna be like a KOF tag team or something? Realistically, a transforming character will never happen as DLC. It's basically double (or triple, depending on how many transformations) the work for the same profits. Charizard, squirtle, and ivysaur are 3 different characters who happen to share a down B.
It's funny since he's the only character who's done it an it's not a recurring pattern. The only characters I can see come close to what Trainer does is either Rex (who could also work if simplified) and a Shin Megami Tensei character (not guaranteed to work like trainer either as evident by Joker). Besides I think something so special should be reserved to one character ro make him, well, special.
A random strip club? Wouldn't it be a particularly notable (and specific) location for the sake of recognizability? Also, it's a sandbox game (as far as I know), which have historically gotten stages with high vantage points or even multiple versions so you could see all the various locations that the game has to offer. Perhaps exploration in GTA doesn't matter as much as it does in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Minecraft, but it might be something to keep in mind.
It might not be for everyone, but I think even just the basics we described could make for something that's super fun, especially if it translates to flippy dippy stuff. Flippy dippy stuff is always a win.
Yeah I was just exaggerating to make a point. The stage would definitely be moving around Los Santos...but that should definitely include a strip club!
I suppose she could just do flippy jumps like ZSS. It's just kind of hard to imagine considering the trend of Sakurai trying to include flashy mechanics or gimmicks with every DLC character. The real question is, would she take her original appearance, remake appearance, or some smash original mashup of the two?
Change it to a Burger Shot and hope no one at Nintendo knows it's a term for a close up of a vagina.
The first thing this made me think of is "I'll make my own Smash with poker and hookers!" lol
Considering the trends with third-party characters like
, Lara will be based off her more iconic look. Her Tomb Raider Anniversary design seems like a likely indicator of what she would look like in Smash.
Heihachi was considered for Smash 4, but Pac-Man ultimately took his spot because Sakurai thought implimenting a Tekken moveset might've been too difficult... and also because it's freaking Pac-Man.
I've never understood that logic considering there's no connection between the two franchises aside from both having a sword guy called Yoshimitsu.
Heihachi is the protagonist of Tekken 2.
Where were these people when Ryu was leaked and they could've speculated on Final Fight characters who'd rep both SF and FF? That's what gets me the most.
It heavily implied Soulcalibur and Tekken are the same universe just different time periods and both Yoshimitsu's comes from the same clan and lineage.
Or speculating that Joker would come with SMT references because they share Personas/demons?
I'd be pretty happy to see GTA get some representation though tbh Trevor is definitely on the lower end of my GTA protagonist wants.
I don't recall any confirmation of this. Heck, with how coveted Soul Edge is, there'd definitely be some mention of it in Tekken if it's the same world.
I feel the same way about Spike Chunsoft tbh
It's all speculation (aside from the death). We probably won't know anything concrete until Tekken 8, though it is worth noting that he has made appearances in crossovers after the actor's death albeit with reused voice clips.
Even if it’s the same Yoshimitsu, it’s still better for Smash inclusions have huge significant rather than high attendance. Terry was the main character for Fatal Fury, Yoshimitsu is a side character in both series he appeared in. If showing up in more games mattered we’d have Anna as a fire emblem rep and Tingle instead of Ganon.
Ah, if that's true, he probably is still the frontrunner for Smash, then.
It's also not the first time it happened for Heihachi.
What, his voice actor dying? And, I assume, subsequently getting replaced?
Your Ganondorf comparison is a bad example because by the time he was added in Melee, both he and Tingle had showed up in only one game.
That's the same kind of logic as saying Mario is an antagonist because of Donkey Kong Jr.
Yep.
But Tekken doesn’t have one consistent protagonist, though. Heihachi is the guy most used frequently as the face of Tekken in crossover titles.
Jin?
My example was better since both Heihachi being a protag in Tekken 2 and Mario being the main antag in DK Jr. were one-offs.