InASnowBoundLand
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Omg. I missed it. Please link back here wiht K. Rool gameplay when you guys see it OK?
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Social King K. Rool's Kremling Kutthroats: This...Is Our Finest Hour!
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RetrogamerMax
Smash Legend
King K. Rool and Ridley were my two most wanted characters for 17 years and I am very thankful that both of them finally got into the roster. Especially after seeing the massive character slaughter today.
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DJ3DS
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Yeah, it's over now.
We've seen all of his other moves now. Biggest thing is a burying down throw which means absurd free followups!
InASnowBoundLand
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I want to hear Nintendo employees being paid to talk about King K Rool.
RetrogamerMax
Smash Legend
Yep, our king totally deserves all the attention he can get.
IMainKingKRool
Smash Journeyman
Watch out, Luigi, there's a new belly flop champ in town
I'm mashing f5 right now for Youtube. However, the stream took a bit of a break, so the K Rool footage is archived in Twitch. If you want to watch that way, K Rool footage starts at 3:18:40
Got it. EDIT: This is the full segment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDN3Eq_CN_M
Got it. EDIT: This is the full segment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDN3Eq_CN_M
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Will see the stuff when I can. Glad our boy King K. Rool was featured a lot.
InASnowBoundLand
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I lol'd at his second victory animation. They really captured the character so well!
IMainKingKRool
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I don't think K. Rool gets to use the crown as an item, unfortunately. It respawns as an item near him if it's thrown off stage, rather than reappearing on his head, and seems to blink back onto him if he touches it.
Diddy's final smash has completely omitted the popguns and is now more or less the same as the new Super Sonic.
Also, second hit of u-smash spikes. It hit Diddy while he was grounded so it was hard to tell, but you can hear the sound. 8:11 on the video C C-G linked
Diddy's final smash has completely omitted the popguns and is now more or less the same as the new Super Sonic.
Also, second hit of u-smash spikes. It hit Diddy while he was grounded so it was hard to tell, but you can hear the sound. 8:11 on the video C C-G linked
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Oh my God, just when I thought I could be more hyped. . .
Off the top of my head, the USmash looks like a subtle reference to his playing dead, with the stiffening up and falling over.
I -thought- I saw him start to flap his arms like Baron after his helicopter pack was starting to peter out.
They canonized his belly being armor, a detail Steve Mayles had only ever posted about once on Twitter, and turned it into a mechanic.
He's got a black Kudgel costume and a red palette that seems evocative of the red Kritters.
And that new victory pose. . ."I'm actually in Smash? They finally did it?!" *pose*
Perfection.
Off the top of my head, the USmash looks like a subtle reference to his playing dead, with the stiffening up and falling over.
I -thought- I saw him start to flap his arms like Baron after his helicopter pack was starting to peter out.
They canonized his belly being armor, a detail Steve Mayles had only ever posted about once on Twitter, and turned it into a mechanic.
He's got a black Kudgel costume and a red palette that seems evocative of the red Kritters.
And that new victory pose. . ."I'm actually in Smash? They finally did it?!" *pose*
Perfection.
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itsaxelol
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Same here 100%. I wanted Ridley and k Rool after melee, before I had hair on my ****. While I wanted to see banjo and Geno, I can finally rest easy knowing we got k Rool and Ridley! Brawl release, smash 4 release, and the bayoneta and corin reveals were HORRIBLE lmao it's nice to feel good for once!!
mynameisBlade
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Beautiful.... They spoke about K. ROol. I love this..
You and I are watching two different things. They confirmed the Blunderbuss as GOOD since you can shoot/not suck and suck/not shoot.
If you don't think a giant, slow moving projectile that spans most of the screen and hits really hard, nor being able to absorb and reflect projectiles isn't useful, I don't know what to tell you.
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Travix Man
Smash Apprentice
One of the people playing said that the Blast-O-Matic was from Donkey Kong Country 2...
Nevertheless, I am very happy and over the moon that he was talked about today and was prominently featured in the Smash Direct. This makes me glad that he was confirmed when he was, otherwise he probably would have went through the same thing many characters suffered today. (RIP Shadow, Isaac, Skull Kid, and many more...)
Nevertheless, I am very happy and over the moon that he was talked about today and was prominently featured in the Smash Direct. This makes me glad that he was confirmed when he was, otherwise he probably would have went through the same thing many characters suffered today. (RIP Shadow, Isaac, Skull Kid, and many more...)
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TropicalBreeze
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Oh, hey, nobody's mentioned the amiibo so far. It looks good. (image wouldn't post correctly for some reason)
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/o4f.../13370683/amiibo_SuperSmashBros_KingKRool.png
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/o4f.../13370683/amiibo_SuperSmashBros_KingKRool.png
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Confirmed, his recovery has a hitbox.
He seems like the heaviest character in the game when he has his armour.
Blunderbus seems to come out pretty fast when the cannonball is already out, seems like a reliable command grab then. Using it up close to someone shielding allows you to suck it up relatively quick too.
He seems like the heaviest character in the game when he has his armour.
Blunderbus seems to come out pretty fast when the cannonball is already out, seems like a reliable command grab then. Using it up close to someone shielding allows you to suck it up relatively quick too.
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CaptainAmerica
Smash Master
lol I rolled my eyes at that. DK64 is the one DK game I played, so of course I recognized that!
Loving the burying down throw - it's hysterical. I can't wait to see more of him. And that belly flop uSmash is beautiful.
MUST. GET. ON. RELEASE!!!!
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Xzsmmc
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Man, he looks amazing. Cannot wait. His animations are so full of character.
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We got a TREAT in the King K Rool showcase today. If any of you haven't seen it, the link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDN3Eq_CN_M
I want to talk about some of the moves and what they mean for the character.
N-Air - this is the DKLand belly flop thing. We just got this confirmed to have super armour which is, quite frankly, a massive deal for the character. Heavy characters traditionally have really bad disadvantage states, struggling with juggling in particular. This is a reasonably fast, super armoured aerial that laughs at that. K Rool gets down for free compared to other heavy characters. Sure, you have to be careful about the armour cracking, but this is an incredible move.
Up Special - This has been confirmed to have a hitbox. It's not going to kill anyone soon, but for a recovery move that fast with that much distance, it's amazing that it has one. Comparisons to the likes of Duck Hunt were sorely unwarranted; this is probably the best recovery any heavy has after King Dedede.
Down Throw - The fact this buries is huge. I don't know how many of you have seen me raving about ROB's doing the same thing, but this genuinely opens up so many options for followups that it's unlikely K Rool will ever want to use a different throw. It gives him guaranteed smash attacks which is great for KOing, but there will almost certainly be other options that are even better - a buried state reduces knockback which helps comboes further. For example, look at the knockback on sourspot Down Tilt at Diddy around 1:05. It's not unreasonable to hope you could do a down throw, down tilt, forward aerial combo - and that's a strong move. K Rools other kit works around this well too. Crown is a good way of pressuring and forcing shield (like Link does) thereby giving opportunities to grab, and his grab itself is huge.
Basically, I think these moves bode very, very well for King K Rool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDN3Eq_CN_M
I want to talk about some of the moves and what they mean for the character.
N-Air - this is the DKLand belly flop thing. We just got this confirmed to have super armour which is, quite frankly, a massive deal for the character. Heavy characters traditionally have really bad disadvantage states, struggling with juggling in particular. This is a reasonably fast, super armoured aerial that laughs at that. K Rool gets down for free compared to other heavy characters. Sure, you have to be careful about the armour cracking, but this is an incredible move.
Up Special - This has been confirmed to have a hitbox. It's not going to kill anyone soon, but for a recovery move that fast with that much distance, it's amazing that it has one. Comparisons to the likes of Duck Hunt were sorely unwarranted; this is probably the best recovery any heavy has after King Dedede.
Down Throw - The fact this buries is huge. I don't know how many of you have seen me raving about ROB's doing the same thing, but this genuinely opens up so many options for followups that it's unlikely K Rool will ever want to use a different throw. It gives him guaranteed smash attacks which is great for KOing, but there will almost certainly be other options that are even better - a buried state reduces knockback which helps comboes further. For example, look at the knockback on sourspot Down Tilt at Diddy around 1:05. It's not unreasonable to hope you could do a down throw, down tilt, forward aerial combo - and that's a strong move. K Rools other kit works around this well too. Crown is a good way of pressuring and forcing shield (like Link does) thereby giving opportunities to grab, and his grab itself is huge.
Basically, I think these moves bode very, very well for King K Rool.
Phantomjack24
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Also best buy has the amiibo up for pre order.
Xzsmmc
Smash Champion
Just preordered, thanks for the heads up.
Phantomjack24
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Always looking out for fellow smash/K. Rool fans.
TheTreasonousSnowmad
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I'm surprised they weren't immediately sold out. I owe you one.
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CaptainAmerica
Smash Master
Thanks! I just got mine preordered.
And the Piranha Plant. Wtf.
I wonder if they're going to remake the other amiibo now that the poses changed. I don't think it seems like they will, but it'll be annoying, especially for the Zelda crew who look totally different.
Mysteltainn
Smash Ace
Well, today's Direct ended in quite the slaughter for quite a few characters. Still have hopes for Dixie and will certainly advocate for her for DLC (I hope many here will do the same)!
A lot of people are pissed of course, but I am grateful to have the King K. Rool boards to come to and remember that King K. Rool is in the game to look forward to; this going to be an amazing game, and the roster is amazing. Was certainly a treat to see him in action a bit more with explanations about some of his skills. Some of his Tilts and aerials look amazing, and his moves are FULL of character.
Curious to those who have preordered the Amiibo, are you guys in the USA? I don't see anything in the Canadian Best Buy site as of yet.
A lot of people are pissed of course, but I am grateful to have the King K. Rool boards to come to and remember that King K. Rool is in the game to look forward to; this going to be an amazing game, and the roster is amazing. Was certainly a treat to see him in action a bit more with explanations about some of his skills. Some of his Tilts and aerials look amazing, and his moves are FULL of character.
Curious to those who have preordered the Amiibo, are you guys in the USA? I don't see anything in the Canadian Best Buy site as of yet.
InASnowBoundLand
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I don't like K. Rool's amiibo tbh. Did not translate well. But I will buy it in solidarity for King K. Rool and to fund King K. Rool's schemes for years to ocme.
Phantomjack24
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Just in the US for now it seems...but keep checking should be soon enough.
MetroLSD
Smash Apprentice
Guys I have a question, according to Smashpedia, K.Rool’s standing neutral ends with him doing a kick, has this been shown anywhere?
Mariomaniac45213
The Nintendo Villain main!
I just pre-ordered on Best Buy. Though I think the amiibo looks a bit wonky in the face area... That treehouse gameplay was fantastic even if I was a bit pissed that Smitty didn't know the Blast-O-Matic was from DK64 and not DKC2...but I'll let it slide since he's young..(Though he does work for Nintendo...)
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King K. Rool looked amazing, in gameplay, his main focus is on his belly, and it seems is stomach attack is great for counters but be careful or he'll be stunned.
Down tilt buries and will be helpful.
His down throw is strong and really awesome.
Helicopter pack is good.
He looked amazing Definetly going to a permanent main for me.
He did great in matches too lasted long before Isabelle KO'd him. He' amazing.
Down tilt buries and will be helpful.
His down throw is strong and really awesome.
Helicopter pack is good.
He looked amazing Definetly going to a permanent main for me.
He did great in matches too lasted long before Isabelle KO'd him. He' amazing.