Myztek
Smash Ace
The first match I played was myself (Metaknight) vs my friend (Kirby). We had items on default settings, and I was confused as hell about what to do. haha.
Well, after about 3 or 4 matches, we decided to turn items off. When you don't know how to use the characters, it makes the game so chaotic.
My initial thoughts upon playing this game were "Wow... it really does suck."
Well, it's definitely different from Melee. It doesn't feel like it has the competitive potential that Melee does. After finally breaking the habit of trying to L-cancel and wavedash, I finally started to make some progress in learning how to play this game. (by the way, trying to L-cancel will not effect you at all) The reason? This is one thing I really don't like... On the Gamecube controller, you have to press R or L in all the way for everything. Rolling, shielding, shield grabbing, spot dodging. Everything that you used to be able to do by light shielding.. because you can no longer light shield.
Another thing I don't like is that on the analog stick, it seems that you have to press the direction all the way to do things such as drop from the ledge and so on. I'm used to a light tap, followed by a quick jump, which often left me just doing the jump from ledge animation.
I think the reason this was done is because people who use the WIimote will not have the option for analog or pressure sensitive controls. Which is lame, but it is what it is.
One cool trick I did manage to learn is how to grab the ledge very quickly. I've only tested this with Marth, so I don't know how well it works with other characters, but if you run off the ledge and fast fall to an immediate up B you will grab the ledge instantly. Thanks to the new ability to sweetspot anytime during your up B.
Other than that, the only discovery I thought was kidna neat is that Metaknight can recover with his down B, up B, and side B. (not sure about his neutral B), and if you side B off the stage, he will come back to the ledge like a magnet when the animation finishes.. weird.
That's all for now. I may get some videos up eventually of me, -Chad-, Iori, ihavespaceballs, and a few others.
Well, after about 3 or 4 matches, we decided to turn items off. When you don't know how to use the characters, it makes the game so chaotic.
My initial thoughts upon playing this game were "Wow... it really does suck."
Well, it's definitely different from Melee. It doesn't feel like it has the competitive potential that Melee does. After finally breaking the habit of trying to L-cancel and wavedash, I finally started to make some progress in learning how to play this game. (by the way, trying to L-cancel will not effect you at all) The reason? This is one thing I really don't like... On the Gamecube controller, you have to press R or L in all the way for everything. Rolling, shielding, shield grabbing, spot dodging. Everything that you used to be able to do by light shielding.. because you can no longer light shield.
Another thing I don't like is that on the analog stick, it seems that you have to press the direction all the way to do things such as drop from the ledge and so on. I'm used to a light tap, followed by a quick jump, which often left me just doing the jump from ledge animation.
I think the reason this was done is because people who use the WIimote will not have the option for analog or pressure sensitive controls. Which is lame, but it is what it is.
One cool trick I did manage to learn is how to grab the ledge very quickly. I've only tested this with Marth, so I don't know how well it works with other characters, but if you run off the ledge and fast fall to an immediate up B you will grab the ledge instantly. Thanks to the new ability to sweetspot anytime during your up B.
Other than that, the only discovery I thought was kidna neat is that Metaknight can recover with his down B, up B, and side B. (not sure about his neutral B), and if you side B off the stage, he will come back to the ledge like a magnet when the animation finishes.. weird.
That's all for now. I may get some videos up eventually of me, -Chad-, Iori, ihavespaceballs, and a few others.