Elite Beat Agents for Brawl?!

[iankobe]

It might sound silly, but have you ever wonder if they actually have agents in brawl? Or maybe not as a character, it could be just as an assist trophy.

I think no one else have thought of it yet. But wouldn't it be crazy with characters in EBA to show up in Brawl?

 

[Vagrant Lustoid]

Actually, WEiseguy's character predictions for Brawl mentioned one of the Elite Beat Agents as a character he'd like to see in the game, but concluded it was rather unlikely. I think Wiseguy's thread has been updated to have him as an AT now.

 

[OnyxVulpine]

Hmm I was pretty sure there was already a topic on this..

So what was that game about? I seen it but never went into it. Though I have heard for multiple people that they would be perfect ATs.

 

[Drascin]

Hmm I was pretty sure there was already a topic on this..

So what was that game about? I seen it but never went into it. Though I have heard for multiple people that they would be perfect ATs.

Well, let me enlighten you then. Ouendan and its american version, Elite Beat Agents, are rythm games for the DS. Given we're talking characters I won't bore you with the gameplay mechanics, though, and go straight for the chars and semblance of plot. In these games, you control a trio of dancers (a male cheerleader squad in the original, and a trio of special agents in EBA) and your mission is to help people who lack enough force of will or drive to complete their (usually totally absurd) task. And you do this by energic dancing, infusing enough energy in your charge to allow him to beat whatever challenge he faced.

As such, due to their eminently "support" role (the only time the agents actually intervene somehow is in the last episode of the game) they've been repeatedly hailed as the perfect ATs. I'd personally prefer the original cheerleader squad, but EBA would do too.

And now, some illustrations. These are the base squad of the Ouendan, and this is the equivalent for EBA.

All in all, if you like rythm games and have anything slightly resembling a trace of a sense of humor, you'll like these, period. They're some of the best games in the console's catalogue, and that's saying a lot for a console with as many jewels as the DS.

 

[RBinator]

I gotten a little bit more enlighten from reading this topic, learning a bit more about the EBA then I did before, mainly their Japanese counterparts. Those guys could easily make great ATs and do some unique effect that isn't related to attacking.

I wonder how they will handle the issue of the Japanese version and other versions of the game for deciding who gets in Brawl. Will they decide on just picking one of them, using the characters for different countries (Ouendan for Japanese Brawl, etc.), or something different altogether? I guess time will tell, but it's not like we can't discuss something in the mean time.

 

[goateeguy]

i could only see the EBA as an assist trophy. also, the game might not have been out long enough. if you recall, the version of link they used in melee was from ocarina of time. it was that far back that they started developing it. when thinking if anyone could possibly be a character, you have to ask if they actually fight. if they don't, they're only good for assist trophies.

 

[Y34HDUD3!!!]

I would love to have them, but I only see teh Agents coming as an AT. Awesome mirite?

I dunno how their moveset would work anyways.

 

[GaryCXJk]

http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=74835

In before lockage.

 

[iankobe]

i could only see the EBA as an assist trophy. also, the game might not have been out long enough. if you recall, the version of link they used in melee was from ocarina of time. it was that far back that they started developing it. when thinking if anyone could possibly be a character, you have to ask if they actually fight. if they don't, they're only good for assist trophies.

Well who actually knew that Peach can fight? Did we even know she can do something like her Dsmash before melee came out? Or even Zelda. Who knew Zelda would fight, besides changing to Shiek. And the original Japanese EBA came out in July 28th, 2005.

I don't know if that's still too late for them to put them in the game.

 

[goateeguy]

Well who actually knew that Peach can fight? Did we even know she can do something like her Dsmash before melee came out? Or even Zelda. Who knew Zelda would fight, besides changing to Shiek. And the original Japanese EBA came out in July 28th, 2005.

I don't know if that's still too late for them to put them in the game.

peach has been jumping on enemies since Super Mario World something or other (remake on GBA called Super Mario Advance). Zelda knows magic and that's good enough. all the EBAs do are dance.

 

[k!llsw!tch]

Assist Trophy, I never played EBA but don't they somehow save people when they dance or something. Sure you can put that to use.

 

[ClarkJables]

it would be an awseume at if they worked like the groovitron in the new ratchet and clank game. EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!!!!

 

[goateeguy]

the EBA is just a rhythm game where the better you dance, the better the story going on in the background shapes up. i don't think the agents themselves have anything to do with it. lol, and that would be PERFECT, clarkjables.

 

[ClarkJables]

why thank you goateeguy

 

[Rx-]

http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=74835

In before lockage.

I was too lazy to do that myself!

 

[goateeguy]

why thank you goateeguy

you're very welcome my good friend.

 

[iankobe]

the EBA is just a rhythm game where the better you dance, the better the story going on in the background shapes up. i don't think the agents themselves have anything to do with it. lol, and that would be PERFECT, clarkjables.

Actually you're right, EBA IS a rythm game. However, the agents DO have everything to do with the storyline. Not that they're just THERE and dance. You yourself have to actually play the game and see what they do. They actually DO help the people who are in needs. And they're basically "cheerleaders" to help the victims to overcome their problems. You don't "DANCE", you tap the touch screen with rhythm. Its kinda like DDR.

And I agree to have them to be ATs. Nothing wrong with that.

"Zelda knows magic and that's good enough. all the EBAs do are dance."

Just cause Zelda knows magic, doesn't mean she's good enough. I bet you everything she'll still remain as a crappy character again in Brawl.

 

[SmashChu]

There is a topic on this. I'd look for "Ouendan" when you seach.

 

[a1j2h5]

The EBA and Ouendan are two different groups, though I prefer the Agents, the rock man :D

 

[Whisk]

Never played the game but I've heard a lot about the agents, and well, I can never see them make it as playable in Brawl. However an Assist Trophy I can definately see, they'd make a great and funny one too, maybe something to do with them dancing...

 

[iankobe]

The EBA and Ouendan are two different groups, though I prefer the Agents, the rock man :D

Never played the game but I've heard a lot about the agents, and well, I can never see them make it as playable in Brawl. However an Assist Trophy I can definately see, they'd make a great and funny one too, maybe something to do with them dancing...

Yeah, actually I've been thinking about what they'll do about this. My best guess is that they'll combine both, if not Agents for US, and Ouendan for Japan. Same goes with Europe and all that good stuff.

If they really combine them both, it'd probably be my favorite AT. HAHA.

 

[Caael]

AT's.

Nothing else needs to be said really.

 

[goateeguy]

"Zelda knows magic and that's good enough. all the EBAs do are dance."

Just cause Zelda knows magic, doesn't mean she's good enough. I bet you everything she'll still remain as a crappy character again in Brawl.

i'm just saying that zelda knows magic, and that alone is enough to create a moveset out of. it doesn't matter whether or not she's crappy, she was made a character and that's what this is about. Also, "cheerleaders" who motivate people to finish their problems do not necessarily fight. the reason i still don't think the EBA could be chars is that they in no instances can or will fight anyone.

 

[GaryCXJk]

I don't care in what form the agents are GO! As long as they're in.

And personally, I would find AT the better choice for them.

 

[iankobe]

i'm just saying that zelda knows magic, and that alone is enough to create a moveset out of. it doesn't matter whether or not she's crappy, she was made a character and that's what this is about. Also, "cheerleaders" who motivate people to finish their problems do not necessarily fight. the reason i still don't think the EBA could be chars is that they in no instances can or will fight anyone.

Yeah, I totally agree with you. The agents are best to fit in with the ATs. And I personally don't think they'll make it either, of course.

I just wanted to get it straight that the agents don't just dance.

 

[Ianthraxx]

I'm with you guys, I can't see the Agents becoming playable characters... but I love their games like MAD, I would be happy to see them made into an AT. : D

 

[goateeguy]

I haven't actually played the games, but who can pass on their awesome hair?!? EBAs as ATs FTW!!!

 

[Feryx]

EBA would easily be the best AT ever.
I guess the effect would be that while they dance, the player/team that summoned them would get some kinda boost, like added attack power or knockback

 

[goateeguy]

or, as clarkjables said, it would force the enimies to dance thus incapacitating them.