Evo 2kXV Competitive Impressions

[Kofu]

ESAM dropped the combo, but Regi choked and got killed. Why not use the bucket tho?

I haven't been able to watch the match so I can't say for sure. But it's probably because there is over a second of lag after collecting levels one and two, ample time for Pikachu to start a combo or hit him with a nasty HSB punish.

 

[Minordeth]

Abadango is such a creative player. It kinda blows my mind.

 

[zeldasmash]

That was an excellent match. Come on Abadango, pull through!

 

[MajorMajora]

Angel's diddy is impressive

 

[outfoxd]

Aaand thats why trapping and carefuo planning characters are forever at a disadvantage

 

[TheZyzyva]

Angel is playing better this weekend than Ive ever seen him play. Hes hungry for this. Possibly a real challenger for top 8.

Edit: Wow if Pac had a reliable grab he really would be a terrific character. I love watching Abadango.
Edit2: Aaaaand Abadongo is running away with game 3. Looks like Angel got a little flustered, stopped playing his game and started playing Dangos.

 

[Minordeth]

I'm impressed with Angel. For all his talk, he really has put in some practice and is putting up results. I'm still pulling for Abadango though, just to see a Pac-Man in winners.

 

[SpiralGalaxies]

Dear lord this Pac-man.

 

[zeldasmash]

ABADANGO!! That was awesome! So much creativity!

 

[C0rvus]

Abadango always impresses me to no end with his play. Such an intelligent player who has mastery over his character. I hope he takes this set.

Edit: Wow that was too close. Would that have killed? Not a very satisfying victory I would imagine. Good stuff from both players.

 

[Zelder]

God I love Smash 4.

 

[MrTeddyBear]

Abadango impresses me every time, he is so damn talented.

 

[BSP]

I'm wondering why Abadango isn't getting keys in his hand.

For Angel sitting on the other side and waiting, a galaxian and hydrant flying at you at the same time will destroy your shield. Pick it up Abadango, you're better than this.

Edit: Also very little trampoline use for some reason. He almost got cheesed at the last second of the timeout, when a trampoline in front of the ledge would've sealed the deal for sure. He pulled it out though.

 

[Blobface]

@ Nu~ probably feels like he just ate 20 power pellets.

 

[Minordeth]

Wow. The adjustment from Abadango. Unbelievable. He just turned on the aggro PacMan. I think Angel was expecting more of the same, but those set-ups and traps, combined with the follow-ups just overwhelmed him.

 

[Kofu]

This G&W player, Regi, what the hell did I just watch

He almost took that entire game from ESAM, who had custom Pikachu no less

G&W needs to be re-evaluated

Eh, Game & Watch by design does pretty well against Pikachu. Lasting disjoints with strong aerial mobility, a hard-to-gimp recovery with a solid edgeguarding game himself, and a way to cautiously neutralize Thunder Jolts in Oil Panic. With customs off it's also one of the matchups where Game & Watch's poor kill options aren't as bug of a deal because Pikachu is more or less in the same boat. I look forward to checking out the set a bit later assuming it was archived.

Regi is soooooo on point with those shields, what a great player. I love G&W but he just doesnt have the speed to make up for his light weight. Wonder what someone like Regi could do with a more reliable character. Hope he goes far in losers, he'll be playing Vinnie most likely, I think he can take him.

Game & Watch needs more kill power more than increased speed (though I wouldn't say no to improved frame data).

I'm not sure, Sheik is an uphill battle for Game & Watch as soon as she gets a percent lead and Vinnie is really good.

 

[PUK]

The bigest losers in this set will be the ducks.

 

[Drarky]

Abadango be like:

"NOT EVEN CLOSE"

 

[TheZyzyva]

What. A. Finish.

Edit: Angel will be playing winner of MVD vs. Shaky. I cant believe Im saying this but I want the Diddy ditto.

 

[zeldasmash]

THAT WAS SO FREAKING CLOSE!! HOLY S###!!!

 

[Smog Frog]

SOMEOME GET GRSMASH

ABADANGO DAMN NEAR CHOKED

 

[#HBC | Red Ryu]

wow that half a second difference.

 

[MrTeddyBear]

YOOOOOOOOOOO THAT WAS SO CLOSE

 

[Bribery]

WOW! These timeout matches being the hypest so far

 

[hypersonicJD]

OH MY GOD. He almost killed Abadango. My god. Also, you could taste the salt.

 

[PUK]

Nope. ~Mic

 

[MajorMajora]

ANGEL EXPOSED

Great match, so close. I like how we have our top players for smash 4 and really close matches.

 

[SpiralGalaxies]

I think my heart skipped a beat. That was such an amazing finish.

 

[Nu~]

LOOOOOOOOOL

GET EXPOSED!!!!!!

 

[Mr. Johan]

That was almost Zero vs. ADHD Brawl Apex 2011 levels of last second clutch.

 

[Minordeth]

Whooooooaaaa. Absurd finish. That was the hypest moment in a series of hype.

 

[Yikarur]

Anyone has the Bracket at hand?

 

[Sorichuudo]

HOLY **** MY HEART ALMOST STOPPED.

Abadango cut it reaaaaly close there, should've just dropped from the ledge. Seriously, did he forgot about that up B??

This is like the 3d time out i've seen, and all times i don't realize how much time had passed until the commentators mention it.

 

[thehard]

ABADANGO IS SOOOO SMART

 

[#HBC | Red Ryu]

Angel should have gone in more, he kept holding back a lot which felt like to me like MU unfamiliarity and having not much of an idea what to do to his set-ups.

 

[Unknownkid]

Okay... that up B is stupidly strong with rage.

 

[TheZyzyva]

Anyone has the Bracket at hand?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKNQ9luUkAAPITa.jpg

Best we have at the moment unless that twitter has been updating it.

 

[Minordeth]

Angel was playing out of his mind for that set. Great, great play from both guys.

 

[ぱみゅ]

Anyone has the Bracket at hand?

This is supposed to be the bracket.
Go figure, it's not updated.

http://evo2015.s3.amazonaws.com/brackets/ssb4_h1.html

 

[Sorichuudo]

I hope GR Smash is watching all this.