Final thoughts on Luigi before release

[MajorXMidge]

So what are everyone's thoughts on Luigi now that there's only 4 days until release? Personally I'm pretty hype for him.

I actually really like his new grab, especially considering how much lag it has for a tether, and apparently it can be used for gimping offstage. My only concern is that it can't be used to recover, and I'll come to this point later. Also I think his combo game is going to be as good as Smash 4, if not, better since his throws look like they haven't been touched. Also is it just me or does he look much faster in ultimate? Not sure if this is just a general buff to all characters but he really seems like a menace now.

Now onto what I'm concerned about, and that's pretty much his recovery, down-b doesn't gain height at all anymore, which is honestly the most disappointing change as he had this since Melee, this could have been made up for the tether recovery, but that seems to not be a thing. So I think he's going to really struggle offstage.

Other than the looks of his disappointing recovery, I'm really looking forwards to playing him and pushing the metagame with him.

 

[ThatGreenPigeon]

A BIG thing with luigi will be his ability to keep neutral game and not get caught offstage.

 

[MrDrProfessor]

I've adapted to every change they've done to poor Luigi in the past. Heck, I even stayed loyal after the big Smash 4 patch nerf. It'll be weird to adapt but I feel like it'll work out.

 

[meleebrawler]

So what are everyone's thoughts on Luigi now that there's only 4 days until release? Personally I'm pretty hype for him.

I actually really like his new grab, especially considering how much lag it has for a tether, and apparently it can be used for gimping offstage. My only concern is that it can't be used to recover, and I'll come to this point later. Also I think his combo game is going to be as good as Smash 4, if not, better since his throws look like they haven't been touched. Also is it just me or does he look much faster in ultimate? Not sure if this is just a general buff to all characters but he really seems like a menace now.

Now onto what I'm concerned about, and that's pretty much his recovery, down-b doesn't gain height at all anymore, which is honestly the most disappointing change as he had this since Melee, this could have been made up for the tether recovery, but that seems to not be a thing. So I think he's going to really struggle offstage.

Other than the looks of his disappointing recovery, I'm really looking forwards to playing him and pushing the metagame with him.

Directional airdodges are probably better for Luigi recovering than you might think considering his alower fall speed.