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Weren't you sick of people bandwagoning Crash? And now you're expecting the most generic prediction ever?
While I wouldn't get any MWs in that scenario, I wouldn't mind honestly. Partly because they both could be fun fighters in their own right, and I'm someone who focuses heavily on the gameplay aspect.
TBF, it's possible that he could be fun to play as. I do feel that Crash as a hypotheoretical Smash fighter would need to emphasize movement. Not just "Spin2Win", but also utilizing that basic mechanic to unlock movement options. Examples:
and ). It's not the only avenue to translate him into a fun Smash character, but it feels to me like the main way because it emphasises movement and precision. Which - as an added bonus - is what the Crash games are about.Spitballing here, but the first few will likely be limited to players and commentators yes. It would be just to be sure that there's no severe risk of transmission, and no tournament organizer would want that on their hands. Japanese tournaments (IIRC) are already using HDMI splitters and the like, as well as masks, to further reduce the risks involved - so American tournaments would likely do the same as a precaution.
I think its really hard to speak on the "majority" but yeah you're probably right. He's definitely a potential pick but it's just my take that he wouldn't be interesting. If you disagree its a super subjective point, so I'm not going to judge you for it. If you like it and would be happy to see him in, more power to ya, I tend to have unpopular takes on new smash reps anyhow.
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I think we'll see EU tourneys back but I think there's a pretty strong chance NA and JP don't have the big tournaments this year. I do think we will see locals tho if mask wearing and distancing is required. I think HDMI splitters would definitely be the most effective way to do it.
Kind of a "meh" for me. Neither of them really appeal to me. I'd imagine Hayabusa could at least pull off some zany combos with the action game/swordie mix, but Crash just looks kinda bland design-wise and his games aren't my speed. I didn't grow up with Crash as the PS1 icon, nor did I have Hayabusa as the old NES legend, so they just don't have any real "hook" that gets me invested. Aside from that, if we ended with the two characters everyone and their mom have been predicting as the "safest" options, it'd feel kinda... Redundant? Predictable? Probably just me being biased against them, but it feels like we've been talking about these two forever and it takes away some of the surprise.
Yeah. We hardly ever get the most expected picks. That usually only happens because they were leaked beforehand.
That's fair but by fun, I also mean "Does it feel good to hit people as this character?" There is no bigger way to ruin a character than by making their moves not feel fun to land, for example, Ridley, outside of when the kill screen pops up, you feel like a badass landing his command grab. Cloud has perhaps the most satisfying forward smash in the game with a good use of hitstop to make you appreciate every hit. A Falcon Punch has tremendous impact after the anticipation of Falcon preparing the move. I don't really see Crash doing much with this unless Sakurai wants to go over the top with cartoonyness that Crash applies squash and stretch techniques in his animations or something. It's why I give Min Min so much **** for being the most visually boring character in the gameWhile I wouldn't get any MWs in that scenario, I wouldn't mind honestly. Partly because they both could be fun fighters in their own right, and I'm someone who focuses heavily on the gameplay aspect.
TBF, it's possible that he could be fun to play as. I do feel that Crash as a hypotheoretical Smash fighter would need to emphasize movement. Not just "Spin2Win", but also utilizing that basic mechanic to unlock movement options. Examples:
- Spin -> Reversal
- Spin -> Death Tornado Spin
- Spin -> Spin Jump
- Spin - > Triple Spin or another speed boost.
The versatility that the Spin has would grant him a really good movement, pressure and mixup tool already. It'd also be beneficial for him if he's be able to turn on a dime, and have Wario-tier air speed (that is, amazing air speed). Lets look at a quick example using Gluttony's Wario:
Notice the bob and weave he does as soon as he notices Lancelot's (the Chrom's) F-Smash. Crash could replicate that and we're onto something.
I'm saying that because Crash would likely be tall and light - which would leave him vurnerable to being KOed early (just ask
Spitballing here, but the first few will likely be limited to players and commentators yes. It would be just to be sure that there's no severe risk of transmission, and no tournament organizer would want that on their hands. Japanese tournaments (IIRC) are already using HDMI splitters and the like, as well as masks, to further reduce the risks involved - so American tournaments would likely do the same as a precaution.
Pretty dull ending.
I have no personal attachment to either, but I'd be happy for their fans. I don't think it's possible to get a character I dislike, since they all bring something new to the table anyway.
unhappy because thatt would mean none of my most wanted got in
Dude Nintendo would pick 8-bit Mario over Waluigi if the pick was to do with Mario's anniversary.
Maybe paper mario, actually yeah i'd probably say that's more likely. IMO if they add any more first parties it will be a fairly big waste of a slot, like I even kinda want bandana dee in smash but if they added him this FP i think i'd say "aight I'm boutta head out"
The Mario anniversary was last year and Pokemon not only had post launch spirits but also a tourney that was a celebration of all the pokemon in smash, Neither of them seem super likely atm. Like Nintendo doesn't need the anniversary to advertise Mario but that applies to literally all First Party series in smash.
Do you even play the game of just hope more copyrights get added to the title screen?
I mean yes I think more series should repped in smash.
Do you actually like games that aren't owned by Nintendo or are you physically allergic to third parties? The idea people like third parties solely because they're not owned by Nintendo instead of, y'know, liking those characters, is ridiculous and you know it yourself. I'm surprised you're still pulling this after we just got a 2 in 1 Nintendo character which means the pass is 50/50 on first and third parties.
I would be happy with Crash, but Hayabusa is kinda meh, I wouldn't mind him but he wouldn't make me jump for joy or anything.
I really don't have anything against Waluigi, But It's hilarious to think that there were some fans that actually believed that Waluigi and a "Certain puppet" were gonna be revealed for Mario's 35th anniversary.
A little late but
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I imagine it's still gonna be awhile, or maybe never. While the vaccine does protect people mostly from danger, covid is still gonna be a problem because of how easy it's transmitted + how deadly it is to certain groups. If we do ever go back into mostly in-person stuff it's not gonna be until the second half of this year at least.
Meh from me, but only because I have no attachment to either. In the grand scheme of things those are some good picks.
I used to take a bit of a contrarian approach and say similar to Mega Man and Simon that they'd lean more into his classic design, but I think the core difference is ultimately that Hayabusa's modern design is his definitive look. His classic blue / purple attire will no doubt be an alternate skin, but when people think Hayabusa I imagine 9/10 times you're going to be thinking about the reboot Hayabusa.
Slower than Incineroar and stronger than Ganon? Are we playing the same character ?
Yeah the armored helmet has become his iconic look I can’t imagine it not being the default
it's not just you.
Well, I'd be fine with that and accept it. I will, however, say that I'd be interested in playing Crash regularly, especially if he were to have Coco as an alt. costume.
I guess you mean any more fighters after the ff gang and Joker?
But Smash is only for good boys and girls
Even as one of Toad's biggest fans on the site I never really expected we'd get a reveal for the 35th anniversary since he's about the last 'core' Mario brand character aside from Goomba and Koopa Troopa(but due to Plant I didn't see them as likely either for the DLC).
Nope you ain't alone.
