Geno (♥♪!?): Return of the Starsend Savior #Geno4Smash - Everyone's gotta do their part! Vote Geno

[Popsydoodles]

No they want to keep the franchise fresh with very few reoccurring characters.
Kind of lame that they think this way.

 

[Fatmanonice]

I would love if SMRPG got a remake, with new graphics and updated sound effects, and a remastered soundtrack. I like the sound of more content too.


Oh, and Toad in his early years was tough, and now he's a wuss. Similar thing happened to Luigi, but at least he's starting to draw away from his cowardly self. Not to mention he seemed to be much more of a wuss in Bowser's Inside Story than in Superstar Saga.

Luigi's funny as a coward though because he still has shining moments that are charming and ultimately make the character likable. Toad, on the other hand, is just dead weight in most games and his cowardice is jarring because it makes him useless. Luigi presses on while Toad cowers in a ball on the floor and that's where the difference lies.

 

[DarkKry4]

No they want to keep the franchise fresh with very few reoccurring characters.
Kind of lame that they think this way.

I think thats what makes Nintendo.... Nintendo.

 

[N3ON]

I'd prefer a sequel (a true sequel) to SMRPG over a remake, as I'm sure many would, but yeah, a remake would be better than nothing imo. Though I hope they wouldn't change things up too much (especially the graphical style). Honestly after all this time it's just nice to hear that Geno and Mallow might show up again some day.

Not necessarily; those three were either hotly demanded characters or a total WTF curveball. Geno could be considered either and not many other contenders fit into either of those categories, though there are some.

The thing is, those three characters were representatives of their huge and popular series, for Villager and WFT at least it was as much the series they came from as the characters themselves that facilitated their addition. WFT might've been a curveball, but if you think about it her inclusion does make sense as a representative of a series as well-known, popular, and important to Nintendo as Wii Fit. The same can be said to an extent about Villager. Those characters were major parts of their series, and the series themselves are a large part of Nintendo nowadays. While the Mario series is definitely the most important to Nintendo, Geno can hardly be classified as a major part of it (or even a major part of the RPG sub-section at this point), which is where he differs from those two. Sure Villager and Geno (and Mega Man) all have/had popularity, but at least for Villager and Mega Man, it wasn't popularity alone that got them in, as it would need to be for Geno.


Mega Man might be a little bit of a closer comparison, as both he and Geno are third-parties with popularity (though Geno's has largely passed). Sure popularity is the main reason Mega Man got included, and it would really be the only thing that ever would actually get Geno included, but Mega Man also had more than that, he was the protagonist of a legendary series very closely tied with Nintendo, which Sakurai even mentioned as reasoning for his inclusion.

Even though Geno might look like he could just fit into one of the categories of characters already added, he is in quite a different, and less likely, situation. Don't get me wrong, I'd like to see him included, he was my favourite character in SMRPG, but he can't claim to be able to get in for reasons the three unveiled newcomers already did.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I kept wanting to post this in here.

It's by Brentalfloss

It has an awesome cameo in it if you look closely...Plus it's kind of cute

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Something I made quickly

It's meant to loop, which Youtube can't do

 

[Darkfur]

Even though I feel his chances are a lot lower than they were back when Brawl was coming out, I'm still fully supportive of Geno. He's my absolute most wanted character.

 

[kiteinthesky]

Holy crap, the forums are back on. :O So, back to Super Mario RPG and Smash goodness.

Have a look at this: http://loopy-lupe.deviantart.com/art/Forest-Maze-Animation-283964296

 

[Darkfur]

Reminded me of this:

and

 

[APC99]

Reminded me of this:

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Um, that would be because they were both made by the same guy, Chris Niosi, who also made Brawl Taunts and Nin10Doh!

 

[Darkfur]

Pretty sure the person who posted the flash I was referencing posted a flash made by this person: http://loopy-lupe.deviantart.com/ I really doubt she and http://chrisniosi.com/ are the same person...

 

[BluePikmin11]

I feel very confident about Geno for some reason.

 

[Xigger]

I feel very confident about Geno for some reason.

Is it because of his unique-yet-straightforward qualities that's hard to find for Smash candidates? The fact that his franchise can represent Mario, Mario RPG, or his own? Or just the cult popularity similar to the Mother franchise? Those points seem promising.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Is it because of his unique-yet-straightforward qualities that's hard to find for Smash candidates? The fact that his franchise can represent Mario, Mario RPG, or his own? Or just the cult popularity similar to the Mother franchise? Those points seem promising.

Probably all of those points. :D

 

[BluePikmin11]

So has anyone seen this article?
www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=209733‎
Edit: it looks like the article has been posted earlier. Oh well more Geno discussion :DI

 

[Xigger]

Looks like the developers have a case of fanboy nostalgia as well. Seems to me like we should be expecting a return of the classics...

 

[CF711]

Looks like the developers have a case of fanboy nostalgia as well. Seems to me like we should be expecting a return of the classics...

Yeah, it seems like Nintendo is reaching back to their roots a little more. Hopefully this spells good news for characters like Geno and Mallow.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

My only concern is this good news will be too late for SSB4

 

[CF711]

I'd say it started early enough with games like Punch Out, DKCR and Kid Icarus. With Nintendo looking more towards it's older fans and giving them what they want lately, I wouldn't be surprised to see either/both of them return within the next couple of years.

 

[kiteinthesky]

My only concern is this good news will be too late for SSB4

We can always campaign for SSB5. And you know they're gonna make an SSB5, Nintendo wouldn't let a cash cow like Smash go to waste.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Can we not talk about SSB5 yet? God knows people will want to as soon as SSB4 is on shelves but that's at least another 7 years away. I'll be at least 33 when that happens... maybe have kids... guh, I think I'd rather think about the present for now.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Yeah soon other NIntendo characters like Tom Nook and King Hippo will be highly requested.

 

[KCCHIEFS27]

I'd cut my nipples off to get Geno into this game.

Discuss.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Meh, he feels like AT material now that Skull Kid is an AT, as much as I love Geno.

 

[YoshiandToad]

Hell, if he even gets AT status that'd be a huge deal. It'd mean Nintendo cares a little about him and Mallow. Maybe they'll eventually obtain the rights to them completely. Maybe.

 

[KCCHIEFS27]

They'd never get the rights to Geno just to make him an Assist Trophy.

He'd either be playable or not in at all, clearly the latter being much more likely.

 

[Xigger]

They'd never get the rights to Geno just to make him an Assist Trophy.

He'd either be playable or not in at all, clearly the latter being much more likely.

Peeeee-shaw! He was totally in that one game, with his own section in the credits. It would blend right in that end credits section with the other companies.

At least for some appearance!

 

[papagenos]

as much as I want geno I dont think he'll happen this time around, though id love to be wrong here.

i think he needs to show up in a mario game again first, not in a slot machine, i mean like him and mallow piloting a kart in a double dash sequel or something. once that barrier is crossed and nintendo buys the rights to him or something then i think he has an excellent shot at getting in smash but for now he's just too strange of a case, filling a mario AND 3rd party spot... it's just unlikely, i think brawl with the massive fan support was his shot and he missed it, again unless he gains relevance in mario games once again (which i hope he does) but until then im not holding my breath

 

[KCCHIEFS27]

I want Super Mario RPG HD

I'd pay endless moolah.

Geno's song was potentially in Brol so my 1% hope for him will never die

 

[CF711]

i think brawl with the massive fan support was his shot and he missed it

By the time he got that support the roster had already been pretty much finalized if I remember correctly.

I think that the biggest thing that he has going for him was that support during brawl. Hopefully Sakurai got word of it and planned him in for 4. Even if I saw him as an assist trophy or an in-game trophy I would be happy. Just something to let us know that they haven't forgotten about the character.

 

[KCCHIEFS27]

By the time he got that support the roster had already been pretty much finalized if I remember correctly.

I think that the biggest thing that he has going for him was that support during brawl. Hopefully Sakurai got word of it and planned him in for 4. Even if I saw him as an assist trophy or an in-game trophy I would be happy. Just something to let us know that they haven't forgotten about the character.

Probably wouldn't bring him back just to make him an AT, so let's hope for playable. But yeah, he does have that going for him. With each installment, Sakurai has seemed to include heavily demanded characters who hadn't yet made it into previous games. By the time they start making the new games, the only demand they can really take into account is from the past games.

 

[Mega Bidoof]

I support this so much!
I'm throwing my wallet at the screen but nothing is happening.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

How about we talk paypal instead?

 

[Mega Bidoof]

How about we talk paypal instead?

...........are you stalking me?
Whenever I post on a thread you post on it right after......

YOURE SCARING ME!!!!

YOU DARE BRING LIGHT INTO MY LAIR!!????
YOU MUST DIE!!!

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

...........are you stalking me?
Whenever I post on a thread you post on it right after......

YOURE SCARING ME!!!!

You're the one posting in MY thread

 

[Mega Bidoof]

You're the one posting in MY thread

Oh yeah.....
Just noticed that......


.........

YOU MUST DIE!!!!

But seriously,
Go check out my Morshu thread in my sig,

 

[Oblivion129]

I remember creating an account just to support Geno for Brawl! We have to make Geno popular again!

 

[Mega Bidoof]

I remember creating an account just to support Geno for Brawl! We have to make Geno popular again!

My feelings for Geno are very mixed.

If he counts as a Mario character, them Id rather not. Other characters deserve that spot.
But if he counts as a third-party character, Im all aboard the hype train!

 

[Oblivion129]

My feelings for Geno are very mixed.

If he counts as a Mario character, them Id rather not. Other characters deserve that spot.
But if he counts as a third-party character, Im all aboard the hype train!

I'm pretty sure he'd be considered a Mario character, unless for some reason Sakurai decides to make a seperate "Mario RPG" franchise, which seems unlikely.

I don't have high hopes for Geno but at least if he's popular enough we could see him included in future Mario games (Mario RPG Sequel)!

 

[BluePikmin11]

I personally think that if he's going to make it in the next Smash Bros. he's gotta have more appearances in the Mario games, but it seems that the Mario Club seems busy with Rosalina.