Super late to the talk... I know a bunch of people were chatting about Minecraft Steve’s inclusion and how disappointing it could be (hopefully, we inevitably get both but I am pushing for GENO@Launch or early DLC at min.)...
But I was trying to think how Steve could be an enjoyable, valid addition & it did sell me on him.
Unique style, oddball, tons of interesting moveset options, they could Smashify him really well so I don’t think that’s an issue... I made a mock-up that gets me hype & will hopefully quell our fears if Steve’s in first... I feel totally certain GENO will make it, if not right at launch, then very quickly as DLC.
Here goes!
MINECRAFT STEVE Moveset:
Soil (^B): spawns a dirtblock under his feet to stand on. If grounded, spawns in front of him. If it hits an opponent, they become grounded in the dirt or spiked.
Minecart (>B): similar to Wario’s Bike but when tilted it’s track will raise off the ground at an angle (so you can aim it up or down and bail out to hit at odd angles; think also like Pacman’s >B but using a vehicle with much less curve). Anyone can even land back on the track for a moment before it despawns!
Upgrade (dB): like charging Cloud’s limit break except quicker & each charge upgrades your weapon/armor (wood/gold/iron/diamond; subject to durability losses)...
Bowshot (B): like Link’s Bow but much slower flying/releasing & weaker but with greater hitstun & able to be aimed in any direction. Can move at a medium-pace while charging too.
fAir: his Pickaxe can stick into the side of walls to allow him to free-climb.
fTilt: chucks a Torch at an arc, sticks where it lands (even against walls!). Scorches those who touch them. Steve can have 3 out at a time & collect them off the ground, fast-ish despawn.
fSmash: Drops a Pig... like Villager’s bowling ball except it’ll also dash forward upon landing.
Jab: rapid sword poke, different depending on class of sword.
EXTRAS
Creeper Assist Trophy: chases down the nearest victim and detonates with a delayed fuse.