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Masked Marauders - Skull Kid For Smash! Night of the Last Day.
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Skull Kid definitely seems to be on Sakurai's radar more so than other Zelda characters.
All the way back in Melee, the Majora's Mask was the focus of trophy tussle 3,you could literally fight atop the Majora's Mask.
Then in Smash 4, Skull Kid wasn't only an assist trophy, he was the first assist trophy revealed, of any assist trophies (which is unfortunately probably the reason Sakurai had to specify he's playable)
And then cane DLC, and the Majora's Mask was among the very first dlc Mii clothing added. No ballot needed.
And then, there was a photo contest using trophy mode on Miiverse, and the winner was chosen specifically by Sakurai. And one of them was a very Majora's Mask inspired one, with Skull Kid. I think I have it in the first post.
All the way back in Melee, the Majora's Mask was the focus of trophy tussle 3,you could literally fight atop the Majora's Mask.
Then in Smash 4, Skull Kid wasn't only an assist trophy, he was the first assist trophy revealed, of any assist trophies (which is unfortunately probably the reason Sakurai had to specify he's playable)
And then cane DLC, and the Majora's Mask was among the very first dlc Mii clothing added. No ballot needed.
And then, there was a photo contest using trophy mode on Miiverse, and the winner was chosen specifically by Sakurai. And one of them was a very Majora's Mask inspired one, with Skull Kid. I think I have it in the first post.
Crap-Zapper
Smash Champion
Would be funny if he came with a statement when revealing Skull Kid;
He is a playable character, I repeat, a playable character!
The Assist Trophies are shown in the AT's page.
He is a playable character, I repeat, a playable character!
The Assist Trophies are shown in the AT's page.
Majora's Visage
Smash Journeyman
There is plenty of things to support his inclusion. I remain hopeful but the waiting for his confirmstion/deconfirmation is killing me. Wish I could play the Song of Double Time
Anyway, what are you guys thinking Skull Kid's tagline will be?
CaptainAmerica
Smash Master
Probably something generic but acceptable like “Crashes in” or something.
I did like the idea someone had before about “Brings a terrible fate,” but I doubt we’ll see that.
Majora's Visage
Smash Journeyman
I was wondering if it could be "Clocks in!" a reference to Clock Town. "Crashes In!" seems like an obvious choice too to reference the moon falling.
Crap-Zapper
Smash Champion
"Skull Kid brings a terrible fate."
At least the one I wrote about 10 pages back, still like it.
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AnOkayDM
Smash Champion
I do like "Clocks In!" but I'm worried it's too close to Little Mac's "Punches In!" from Smash 4.
Shadownade
Smash Rookie
How about Skull Kid Makes Mischief!
...Although that would've been perfect for the now-forgotten Marina of Mischief Makers...
...Although that would've been perfect for the now-forgotten Marina of Mischief Makers...
Cap’nKazam
Smash Apprentice
"Skull Kid Crashes the Party!"
Crap-Zapper
Smash Champion
"Skull Kid unleashes his Wrath"
(Should say Majora, but we all know the characters name will be there.)
"Skull Kid comes out of the Woods"
Finally not lost anymore?
"Skull Kid comes out from the dark"
Feels a bit more sinister than the Lost Woods reference.
"Skull Kid Pulls his/the strings"
Don't know which one sounds better, but then again, sounds more ideal for Geno.
"Skull Kid brings a terrible fate"
Classic I've first used, as it was part of the infamous lines from MM.
"Skull Kid Masks the competition"
Dunno, feels like a typical Sm4sh thing to say.
I'm sure I could quickly get more, but I'll leave that here for now.
(Should say Majora, but we all know the characters name will be there.)
"Skull Kid comes out of the Woods"
Finally not lost anymore?
"Skull Kid comes out from the dark"
Feels a bit more sinister than the Lost Woods reference.
"Skull Kid Pulls his/the strings"
Don't know which one sounds better, but then again, sounds more ideal for Geno.
"Skull Kid brings a terrible fate"
Classic I've first used, as it was part of the infamous lines from MM.
"Skull Kid Masks the competition"
Dunno, feels like a typical Sm4sh thing to say.
I'm sure I could quickly get more, but I'll leave that here for now.
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PhantomShab
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"Skull Kid Comes Out to Play"
Mysteltainn
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Most of the taglines have actually been pretty thematic to the characters, so I wouldn't be overly surprised to see something pretty iconic along the lines of "Skull Kid comes to play" or "Skull Kid brings a terrible fate". The latter is a bit more ambitious since the quote is largely a meme, but that also doesn't make it any less true, either. We do after all have evidence that Sakurai follows large memes based on past gestures during reveals or otherwise, so who knows.
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Actually was his trophy in the last game.
Ugh, I forgot how bright his colors were. Hyrule Warriors did him much better.
Would be fun to get a pose from his intro here after the mask appears where he twists his body and head oddly like a creepy marionette
Wow it's weird how differently his hat is shaped between that art and the trophy. I actually prefer the look of the wider hat with the shorter top in the art, but that'll probably be impractical, as well as looking odd, in 3D.
Crap-Zapper
Smash Champion
Made me think. How epic it would be to have Majora's Mask as a costume mask for Halloween or something.
Majora's Visage
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They have really well made masks that even have the eyes light up online. I think Etsy. I was going to go as Skull Kid to a local renassainse fair one year but the mask itself is a couple hundred lol. Someday I'll have it to display on my wall though
SkulltulaKid
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Oh sweet!!! What was the merchandise?
I hope they go with how his hat looks in MM/Smash 4 (orange and conical) instead of the darker reddish hat with the frayed brim from HW or the official art.
Majora's Visage
Smash Journeyman
Found one where they are selling the masks.
https://www.first4figures.com/majoras-mask-exclusive.html
Crap-Zapper
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It's impressive, but ... It costs more than a Nintendo Switch.
Blade of Evil's Bane
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Arrrrrgh... . must resist ... ... .. .. . buying the ... mask... aargh!
Altais
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I found this video to be interesting. Since it's semi-related to Skull Kid, I thought I would post it here. Interesting theory.
Crap-Zapper
Smash Champion
Majora's Visage
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I watched that and this one https://youtu.be/guXHxiCAvSUAltais seen it before, and I really loved it.
I tried to refrence it 15 pages or so ago, but I did not know where to go with it.
Still, the theory is pretty interesting, it's what really got me hungry for Skull Kid again, and the Majora's Mask series.
Kinda similar, and it can explain so much about it. I wish we got a Majora's Mask prequel where we played as a fierce deity Link before he got super powerful or something and learn the origins of Majora before he gets sealed into the mask
Waluigi is not getting in
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If he did that, that would elevate him from God Status to Inconceivable Being.
Waluigi is not getting in
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I feel like this is a fairly appropriate place to say this.
I actually started writing a horror story with the "antagonist" being heavily influenced by the concept and design of Majora. Not to mention the music too especially the remixes by Theophany.
To this day I think Majora is the single best designed fictional "Being" in any medium period especially in regards to horror. This may sound crazy but that's how I truly feel.
I've been wanting to write a story of my own for a long time but I just couldn't. However, Majora has seriously opened my creative mind so if Skull Kid made it into Smash it would truly mean a lot to me.
I actually started writing a horror story with the "antagonist" being heavily influenced by the concept and design of Majora. Not to mention the music too especially the remixes by Theophany.
To this day I think Majora is the single best designed fictional "Being" in any medium period especially in regards to horror. This may sound crazy but that's how I truly feel.
I've been wanting to write a story of my own for a long time but I just couldn't. However, Majora has seriously opened my creative mind so if Skull Kid made it into Smash it would truly mean a lot to me.
https://smashboards.com/threads/an-exhaustive-history-of-legend-of-zelda-representation.457814/
Skull Kid (and Impa) getting a bit of front page love
Skull Kid (and Impa) getting a bit of front page love
RedDragon64
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So Happy I want... no, but for real Skull kid seems like a probability at this point and is one of the Fighters I want most... BUT IF NOT
(You have met with a terrible havent you?)
(You have met with a terrible havent you?)
PhilosophicAnimal
Smash Ace
That sounds like a great idea! I'm writing a book myself, which is heavily inspired by Smash, actually. Games are just such a great source of creative inspiration, or so I've always thought. I'm curious to see what kind of works will be made from this generation that grew up playing games. I'd be interested in reading what you come up with!
And I definitely agree about Majora. The best antagonists are the ones we don't (or can't) relate to--the ones whose motives are beyond our understanding. Even the nastiest of humans we can at least understand. Ganondorf could even be seen as sympathetic, especially considering his words at the end of Wind Waker. And even if a human just wants power, we can understand that, too. They might be huge jerks, but they're still people.
But Majora...we don't understand Majora. Majora is the darkness, the void, pure destruction with no reasoning. There's a reason why Majora's Mask looks like it does, and is often shown with the eyes shining in the darkness--one of the most primal fears is being in the dark, and knowing something is there with you, but having no idea what form owns that pair of unblinking eyes. Worse is that you don't know what it wants. To kill you? Eat you? Twist your soul apart?
It's the lack of humanity, the lack of clear intention, and a deficit of information on just what the enemy is really capable of, aside from knowing they are in a much better position than you. The result is fear. It's one of the reasons GlaDOS is also an effective villain; it's terrifying knowing you aren't in control, and that something murderous, unpredictable and inhuman is watching you. Add to that the notion that Majora can completely possess you (violating its wearer's mind and body), and you've got a truly frightening antagonist. Skull Kid is the only part of Majora that humanizes it--which is why it's so messed up to see it toss him away and start talking. Then it hijacks that creepy moon, and then you have what's actually in the moon...
Ugh. Just such a great antagonist. Best in the series. That's a big reason why MM is one of my favorite games of all time.
Anyway, long post. Sorry guys! The gist? Majora (and Skull Kid) is awesome, lol.
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Majora is basically the closest thing the Zelda series has to a Lovecraftian entity...
Even Bellum from Phantom Hourglass doesn't fit the bill...
Even Bellum from Phantom Hourglass doesn't fit the bill...
AnOkayDM
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That would be why I like Majora so much. She's one of the only creatures in Zelda with that kind of power suite, and I love me some Lovecraftian stuff.
Minus the horrible racism, obviously.
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Put me on the Skull Kid/Majora support list! (I mean, I’m really more of a Ganon guy myself, but more LoZ reps and antagonists are always welcome).
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/234547-super-smash-bros-ultimate/76944303
Have you guy's seen this?
I am fairly confident that skull kid has a good shot of getting in, but this is on a whole other level.
Have you guy's seen this?
I am fairly confident that skull kid has a good shot of getting in, but this is on a whole other level.
AnOkayDM
Smash Champion
Ha! Wow. This reminds me of the time I offered to buy someone a copy of ALBW if it didn't get a physical release. He was convinced it would be an eShop only title because its cutesy art style surely couldn't warrant a full price tag or a physical release.
Majora's Visage
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Skull Kid or we play the Song of Time over and over until we avert the apocalypse that would be him missing out as a character
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These days , I'm reeeally tempted to play this one. The wait is just painful at this point!!
Speaking of wait, i'm seeing on the Ultimate discussion thread that someone apparently got his hands on the Smash Ultimate demo. Therefore, there's a possibility that some newcomers will be spoiled via datamining.
If you could decide, regarding the outcome for Skullkid:
Would you like to know now or wait until the official reveal?
CaptainAmerica
Smash Master
As much as I want info, I really don't want this datamined. I'll eat spoilers up, but I was super hyped after the K. Rool trailer since I had no clue what was coming.
I remember that I as just so bummed after the ESRB leak that I almost cancelled my preorder. Took until the 50-fact extravaganza to hype me back up enough to get it (as if that made me play it a long time though... Sm4sh was...not the best one)