Link

[Veeonix]

Second Swing of F-Smash could replace F-Tilt.
U-Tilt could replace U-Smash
Need new moves to insert for the 2 missing ones?

 

[CardiganBoy]

OoT

OoT HD

But thats Twilight Princess Link, not OoT Link, ya know.

 

[Rizen]

But thats Twilight Princess Link, not OoT Link, ya know.

He's left handed, in TP he's right handed. It's Smash Link but that's essentially OoT Link with better graphics. *Shrug*

 

[LaniusShrike]

He's left handed, in TP he's right handed. It's Smash Link but that's essentially OoT Link with better graphics. *Shrug*

In TP he was left handed by default in the original Gamecube version, but the Wii port had to flip the screen and make him right handed so it'd correlate with wiimote-swinging hands of the majority of players.

It's not really that important all around, though, of course. They're all just adult Link.

 

[CardiganBoy]

In TP he was left handed by default in the original Gamecube version, but the Wii port had to flip the screen and make him right handed so it'd correlate with wiimote-swinging hands of the majority of players.

It's not really that important all around, though, of course. They're all just adult Link.

Right, the only right handed Link is from Skyward Sword.

Shure they are all adult Links, and yes, while appareance isnt really what matters the most, it will be really good to see alternate costumes and maybe happens because of the Character Personalization.

Also i was talking only about costumes, not different characters, Link is always Link, no matter if he is a kid, or if he looks like a cartoon, im trying to say that OoT alternate wont hurt anyone, because it clearly has it differences.

 

[LaniusShrike]

Right, the only right handed Link is from Skyward Sword.

Shure they are all adult Links, and yes, while appareance isnt really what matters the most, it will be really good to see alternate costumes and maybe happens because of the Character Personalization.

Also i was talking only about costumes, not different characters, Link is always Link, no matter if he is a kid, or if he looks like a cartoon, im trying to say that OoT alternate wont hurt anyone, because it clearly has it differences.

Oh, I hadn't actually been keeping up with the conversation/your posts, I was just responding to the comment of TP Link being right handed.

I definitely agree that alternate costumes of the different designs should be considered a must. OoT Link probably would look different enough to warrant a costume, especially if he has a slightly different face.

And I'd love to see this guy represented.

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[NickerBocker]

And I'd love to see this guy represented.

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Ya I wish they would bring in something from Majora other than great bay termina. Fierce Deity would have everyone wetting themselves before the match even starts.

It would be cool if link got a color scheme or costume like this. Now that I think about it, the deepness of the blues reminds me of the zora suit in TP, which would also be a cool costume

 

[Strider]

I would love Link to be good for once but I am not going to get my hopes up. Honestly the best incarnation of Link is probably his current form in PM in my opinion. Link has always been my favorite and most played character but now that I am getting into competitive play he is just not stacking up to some other choices.

Mainly though I just don't want him to be as awful as he is in Brawl. When it comes to the second Link, I almost wonder if they would try to put in the old big haired, brown sleeved Link with A Link Between Worlds coming out. I could see something like that happening.

 

[CardiganBoy]

And I'd love to see this guy represented.

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final smash or costume, i agree, Fierce Deity Link would be really cool in smash.

 

[NickerBocker]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd....0x480/1146689_498709140211432_306212904_n.jpg

So guys, because the Luigi taunt spike is back, I was thinking other characters could have funny and useful taunt abilities. Why cant Link have one? I know being strange is what Luigi is all about, but it would be cool to see it other places.

What if for one of Link's taunts, he pulls out a bottle and swings it in front of him like in OoT when you face off against Ganondorf. It would be hilarious to recreate that moment in Smash.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m42mpxgX6H1rukiqco1_250.gif

 

[Kamiko]

Only if it can actually store items for later use. Not big things obviously. *bottles a Smash Ball*

 

[LaniusShrike]

Using a bottle in combat seems like something that'd go to a younger Link. Big Link's all about serious business, and I personally like that distinction.

While I do like the idea of Link capturing things in his bottle and releasing them, it does seem pretty much identical to the Villager's special. A bit too much utility for a taunt, really. Luigi's thing is an Easter egg, while Link's would become an important part of his play style.

 

[Z1GMA]

If Sakurai doesn't reinvent Link, there's a chance he'll be in Toon Link's shadow, just like he is in Brawl.
Inferior in so many areas that there's no reason not to use TL instead.

 

[Rizen]

If Sakurai doesn't reinvent Link, there's a chance he'll be in Toon Link's shadow, just like he is in Brawl.
Inferior in so many areas that there's no reason not to use TL instead.

That's not necessarily true. Look at where Link was in Melee, above Young Link:
http://supersmashbros.wikia.com/wiki/Tier_list
Link has good tools and character mechanics; he needs stat boosts like reduced lag and better air movement not a remake. Judging by the screen shots of SSB4 it looks like he will keep his move set for the most part.
http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/link.html

 

[Z1GMA]

About his bombs.
Snake's grenades make Link's bombs look like Christmas Crackers.
It's a disgrace - Link's bombs should be able to kill in SSB4.

 

[NitrusVirus]

Anyone else remember Links multistab combo in SSB64? I would reeeaally love to see that make a return.

 

[#HBC | Red Ryu]

Anyone else remember Links multistab combo in SSB64? I would reeeaally love to see that make a return.

It would be nice to be able to do a 3 hit combo or a multihit. Though multihit usually means more DI/SDI able so there is a trade off.

 

[Rizen]

It would be nice to be able to do a 3 hit combo or a multihit. Though multihit usually means more DI/SDI able so there is a trade off.

It would be nice to wall pin characters on certain stages.

 

[Moon Monkey]

Don't know how I feel with with Nintendo trying to make Link more like Toon Link

 

[Rizen]

^or Young Link. Sakuria said the spike would only work at a certain sweet spot.

Also lol @ Link being over powered. Yeah Link's been way OP in the last 3 smash games

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I'd like to see Link's jab start with a quick shield bash on frame 2 or 3. It wouldn't have much range but the speed would help as a GTFO move. his 2nd and 3rd jabs could still be sword attacks.

 

[Phan7om]

^or Young Link. Sakuria said the spike would only work at a certain sweet spot.

Also lol @ Link being over powered. Yeah Link's been way OP in the last 3 smash games

This in no way possible will make Link OP... unless he's gotten other buffs we havent seen yet. As long as he doesn't shoot down like TL in brawl when he does this move I'll be fine with it... It'l make him feel more like Marth in a way.

 

[Autumn ♫]

This in no way possible will make Link OP... unless he's gotten other buffs we havent seen yet. As long as he doesn't shoot down like TL in brawl when he does this move I'll be fine with it... It'l make him feel more like Marth in a way.

Oh, hey Gohan.
I agree this will in no way make Link OP. He needs to become better somehow.

 

[#HBC | Red Ryu]

Don't think it would have him OP, but damn considering he doesn't drop straight down like Toon Link that's a strong tool.

 

[Pacack]

I was looking through the original LoZ concept art and found two very interesting designs for link that could be used as alternate costumes/colors in some way:

A: The Black and Red Link

They experimented with Link's design a lot in the original LoZ, and this was one of the more interesting coloring choices that they used for a bit and ended up scrapping.

B: The one that I have dubbed "The Link that Never Was"

This one's especially interesting because it's so different from the other concept art of Link. It's a much less "blank slate" character than the final Link ended up being. You can tell that they really were focusing on Link being a child and being really scared and uncertain of his abilities at first. He was probably meant to grow as a character throughout the game and become more confident and courageous towards the end of the game. For better or for worse, he was never used.

 

[thedoctr11]

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^or Young Link. Sakuria said the spike would only work at a certain sweet spot.

Also lol @ Link being over powered. Yeah Link's been way OP in the last 3 smash games

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I'd like to see Link's jab start with a quick shield bash on frame 2 or 3. It wouldn't have much range but the speed would help as a GTFO move. his 2nd and 3rd jabs could still be sword attacks.

yeah I like that shield bash idea!

 

[link and ike lover]

Link will be OP just like in the other 3 smash games. I will be maining link obviously like it the other 3 smash games. Finally Link has a spike except his stage spike

 

[Pacack]

Link will be OP just like in the other 3 smash games. I will be maining link obviously like it the other 3 smash games. Finally Link has a spike except his stage spike

Tell me you're being sarcastic.

 

[link and ike lover]

Tell me you're being sarcastic.

Im not being sarcastic.

 

[Rizen]

Link is totally top tier in all 3 SSBs because he's so fast and has such an OP recovery! On another note I enjoy rubbing salt into my eyes and playing sarcastaball.

 

[link and ike lover]

Link is totally top tier in all 3 SSBs because he's so fast and has such an OP recovery! On another note I enjoy rubbing salt into my eyes and playing sarcastaball.

Are u being sarcastic? Well anyway link is the best and he will stay the best until the world ends! Link rules!!!

 

[Rizen]

Link is underrated and I think a lot of MUs are closer than people think but he is a bad character
http://supersmashbros.wikia.com/wiki/Tier_list
In SSB64 he was 10th out of 12, Melee he was 16th of 26 and Brawl he's 35th of 38. Most MUs except a few even ones and Ganon are an uphill climb for Link. He has tools but his lag and bad mobility cripple his spacing a lot.

Sorry but I'd say Link belongs about 5 places from the bottom in Brawl.

 

[link and ike lover]

Link is underrated and I think a lot of MUs are closer than people think but he is a bad character
http://supersmashbros.wikia.com/wiki/Tier_list
In SSB64 he was 10th out of 12, Melee he was 16th of 26 and Brawl he's 35th of 38. Most MUs except a few even ones and Ganon are an uphill climb for Link. He has tools but his lag and bad mobility cripple his spacing a lot.

Sorry but I'd say Link belongs about 5 places from the bottom in Brawl.

Dang it! he is a very strong and solid character. Link is always number 1 to me

 

[LunchPolice]

Sprited myself a Link avatar because Link is the man.

Here's hoping he gets a few buffs this time around! I mean they need to keep his strengths and weaknesses the same but tone the weaknesses down a little bit. Less recovery frames on his attacks would be nice, a return to the knocking power of his Up-B from Melee; I do like my "get the hell off me" moves working as they should.

 

[Xyro77]

If link wasn't so damn bad in every smash game, I'd use him for as long as I draw breath.

I fear though that he will follow the same path he has been down in the previous games.

 

[Morbi]

Dang it! he is a very strong and solid character. Link is always number 1 to me

It depends on what you are playing, the tier list is just based on 1 v1 no items on mostly neutral stages. He is a decent character in other environments (such as FFA).

 

[Rasumii]

Link's new taunt:

 

[Ember Reaper]

It depends on what you are playing, the tier list is just based on 1 v1 no items on mostly neutral stages. He is a decent character in other environments (such as FFA).

nope, usually the punching bag once people of equal skill to me show up in FFA

 

[DaDavid]

nope, usually the punching bag once people of equal skill to me show up in FFA

I'll second this.

I can use him with decent success in FFA, but that's because my immediate crowd is pretty lack-luster. And yes I feel like a jerk just saying that haha.

 

[Rizen]

Link's really good in Subspace; easily top tier. But aside from that Link's bad.

 

[RODO]

Link needs his fishing rod in this game