Miracle Of Light - Palutena in SSB4 (Featuring Cereza from Bayonetta-series)

[BluePikmin11]

Besides the movesets, have you guys discussed yet what Palutena's other animations would be like? Such as her winning, lose, taunt animations etc etc? :/

For the lols, use Palutena with glasses as a Taunt.

 

[BluePikmin11]

honestly, I wouldn't want 2 characters that are just as similar as falco and fox are.

Well Sakurai thought Falco could add much to the Starfox crew, I think Dark Pit is pretty much that same situation.

 

[Starcutter]

Well Sakurai thought Falco could add much to the Starfox crew, I think Dark Pit is pretty much that same situation.

except at that point falco was in 2 games and new star fox game(s) were in development, so it would make sense to have a prodominant re-occuring character in the game. Pittoo isn't really a re-occuring character. Palutena IS, believe it or not.

 

[BluePikmin11]

except at that point falco was in 2 games and new star fox game(s) were in development, so it would make sense to have a prodominant re-occuring character in the game. Pittoo isn't really a re-occuring character. Palutena IS, believe it or not.

Despite what you think, Pit could basically be the new character, the new rival (Wario).

 

[Starcutter]

Despite what you think, Pit could basically be the new character, the new rival (Wario).

if you say so.

 

[Admiral Pit]

Besides the movesets, have you guys discussed yet what Palutena's other animations would be like? Such as her winning, lose, taunt animations etc etc? :/

Possible winning taunt includes:
-Professor Palutena with her nerdy glasses and smirk, with that glitter of light flashing from the glasses (like the portrait)
-Palutena twirling her staff around, then planting it on the ground
-Floating in midair (probably by using her staff magic) while her halo thing behind her glows brightly
-Palutena spreads her arms out while the light surrounds her, which teleports her away (just like how she does to Pit after completing "most" chapters).

Needs more heavenly thoughts. D:

 

[Curious Villager]

Possible winning taunt includes:
-Professor Palutena with her nerdy glasses and smirk, with that glitter of light flashing from the glasses (like the portrait)
-Palutena twirling her staff around, then planting it on the ground
-Floating in midair (probably by using her staff magic) while her halo thing behind her glows brightly
-Palutena spreads her arms out while the light surrounds her, which teleports her away (just like how she does to Pit after completing "most" chapters).

Needs more heavenly thoughts. D:

Those are some nice ideas. I like those.

Her losing animation would likely be her clapping for the winner as most characters do. What about her in battle taunts?

 

[BluePikmin11]

No one wants Palutena on a hot spring as a victory theme.

 

[Starcutter]

No one wants Palutena on a hot spring as a victory theme.

hey, speak for yourself

 

[Admiral Pit]

No one wants Palutena on a hot spring as a victory theme.

I'm sure Pit (and I) do, since he (and I) does have that secret crush on Lady Palutena. :3

Battle taunts, hmm..

-Lady Palutena showing off by spinning around and glowing (similar to what the animation of the Rare Palutena Idol does in Uprising)
-Lady Palutena holding out her left hand with an orb of light appearing and glowing, then disappears after a flash (a different, but cooler version of that Zelda side taunt).
-Lady Palutena twirls the staff a bit, then gets into a battle stance with the halo thing glowing brightl, showing off that bright Goddess Light.

Meh, I like my victory taunt ideas better. >_<

 

[Pazzo.]

I'm sure Pit (and I) do, since he (and I) does have that secret crush on Lady Palutena. :3

Battle taunts, hmm..

-Lady Palutena showing off by spinning around and glowing (similar to what the animation of the Rare Palutena Idol does in Uprising)
-Lady Palutena holding out her left hand with an orb of light appearing and glowing, then disappears after a flash (a different, but cooler version of that Zelda side taunt).
-Lady Palutena twirls the staff a bit, then gets into a battle stance with the halo thing glowing brightl, showing off that bright Goddess Light.

Meh, I like my victory taunt ideas better. >_<

Neat! Anyone for the Palutena Glam-Blaster for a final Smash? Destroys weakened Hewdraws in one shot!

 

[Starcutter]

Neat! Anyone for the Palutena Glam-Blaster for a final Smash? Destroys weakened Hewdraws in one shot!

Now thats a great idea! now if we could only come up with a better one for pit also.... maybe the end game weapon?

 

[ChronoBound]

This topic saw quite a bit of activity today. Perhaps hype for Palutena is increasing considering she has a very good chance of being confirmed about five weeks from now?

I am curious how long the Palutena fans have been hoping for Palutena's inclusion as a playable character. Most of her support basically came after Uprising was released in March 2012 (though she certainly had support prior to it). So among the highly requested characters for Smash 4, the Palutena fanbase probably has been hoping for her inclusion for the shortest amount of time.

 

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I am curious how long the Palutena fans have been hoping for Palutena's inclusion as a playable character. Most of her support basically came after Uprising was released in March 2012 (though she certainly had support prior to it).

Didn't really vocally support Palutena until a few weeks after Smash 4's announcement (had Medusa on my first roster due to looking like the more likely character at the time), basically after I started thinking up arguments (which ironically were only strengthened as more and more Uprising news came out). Really only myself (and maybe Young Horsetail) were the only major supporters here until the Hades reveal.

So among the highly requested characters for Smash 4, the Palutena fanbase probably has been hoping for her inclusion for the shortest amount of time.

Comes close but there are other fanbases that have had shorter amounts of time to gather support (Ex. FE13 characters).

EDIT: It's rather funny, but after Pit was announced in 06, to which I started looking into the series, I remember crossing my fingers and waiting every E3 until eventually 2010 for a new game to be announced. Honestly only Smash 4's announcement may be able to top the sheer amount of joy/hype that I felt then.

 

[FlareHabanero]

At this point, expecting a certain character is not going to be wise. Whatever happens will happen, but we cannot say what that'll be. Just friendly advise for pretty much everyone, to avoid disappointment.

As for when the Palutena support came in, that actually started back a long time ago before even Brawl. Even before it was a thing, I always thought Palutena deserved a spot in theory due to being a prominent figure in the series and providing part of the name in Japan Light Myth: Palthena's Mirror, basically serving a similar role to Zelda from The Legend of Zelda series. People were jumping onto Medusa for a while, but I always knew that was not going to last long.

 

[Admiral Pit]

Probably a bit during the Brawl days, but that increased so much since Uprising. And that boss battle shows she has even more potential. And dibs on that special Goddess battle theme being her theme, too.

I wonder if she may have a Final Smash that may surprise us, that doesn't involve summoning centurions or the Glam-blaster. That moment where she was a huge image in the background during the 2nd half of Ch18 flinging huge projectiles at you seemed very interesting. Perhaps she might be able to do that while also adding light projectiles in the mix. A wrath of a hawt Goddess it would be.

 

[ChronoBound]

At this point, expecting a certain character is not going to be wise. Whatever happens will happen, but we cannot say what that'll be. Just friendly advise for pretty much everyone, to avoid disappointment.

Wise advice in general this time around. I think we will have a much clearer understanding of what Sakurai's thinking will be for characters once Smash 4 is finally unveiled. I will be surprised if Ridley and Takamaru are not among the first newcomers confirmed though.

I think Palutena has a really good shot at being among the first newcomers too (the same for Mega Man).

 

[Admiral Pit]

Sadly it's true. Personally, the only characters I'd care about who have high chances are Lady Palutena and Bowser Jr. (without that Shadow Mario garbage). Phosphora is optional, but likely she may just be a trophy. Who knows?

 

[FalKoopa]

A bit unrelated, who among the Kid Icarus cast is most likely to be an assist trophy?

I think Magnus.

 

[N3ON]

Sadly it's true. Personally, the only characters I'd care about who have high chances are Lady Palutena and Bowser Jr. (without that Shadow Mario garbage). Phosphora is optional, but likely she may just be a trophy. Who knows?

I definitely wouldn't get your hopes up for Phosphora.

A bit unrelated, who among the Kid Icarus cast is most likely to be an assist trophy?

I think Magnus.

Yeah, Magnus is pretty likely, but I would just love to see Eggplant Wizard as the AT, running around turning people into temporary eggplants.

 

[Admiral Pit]

I know, but I can always dream, can I? D:

Sometimes I hope Palutena does have a move that allows her to use that shield to create that slow-moving projectile that shoots projectiles, just like she does in the boss battle. It'd make a cool attack. Besides, I wouldn't want her to have that shield if she isn't gonna use it (I probably still do though since it's cool looking). It's like what Snake was when not using some of the stuff on his uniform, etc.

 

[BluePikmin11]

I definitely wouldn't get your hopes up for Phosphora.



Yeah, Magnus is pretty likely, but I would just love to see Eggplant Wizard as the AT, running around turning people into temporary eggplants.

Tempura Wizard is way better for AT than Magnus and Egglplant Wizard.

 

[N3ON]

Tempura Wizard is way better for AT than Magnus and Egglplant Wizard.

That's debatable. Magnus is much more popular and Eggplant Wizard is a whole lot more iconic. Tempura Wizard wouldn't be bad, but KI has several better choices, including the former two, IMO.

 

[Admiral Pit]

I wonder if a Centurion assist could be the possible AT, having one of those guys flying around you, shooting just like he does in the game. It would fit KI (and Palutena) most definitely.

 

[Curious Villager]

How about both the Tempura and Eggplant Wizards become assist trophies? The Tempura Wizards are rarer than Eggplant Wizards to show up but surely if they do and manage to turn you into a Tempura... You know the rest.... Run!

 

[Platsy]

I wonder if a Centurion assist could be the possible AT, having one of those guys flying around you, shooting just like he does in the game. It would fit KI (and Palutena) most definitely

I really like that idea. Sort of like a better version of DDD's Waddle Dees. Could work as a meatshield when approaching zoners or whatever people call them.

 

[Platsy]

What role do you think Palutena would have in story mode? Maybe she would have some rivalry with Ganon seeing as he resembles a more serious Hades.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Well the thing to remember about the story mode is that we don't know what direction it will go in.

 

[Starcutter]

Well the thing to remember about the story mode is that we don't know what direction it will go in.

yeah, for all we know it could take a similar route to "Injustice: Gods among us".

 

[Admiral Pit]

If the story was in a SSE fashion (most likely with an unknown army invading), I can imagine Pit somehow was separated from a group and being forced to fight alone if not forced to fight alone by default, eventually gets overwhelmed, but Lady Palutena comes in to fight alongside him. It would probably be in the 2nd half of the story if she's a secret character, but that's just me imagining and thinking.

 

[Autumn ♫]

I'm still iffy with the inclusion of Palutina but that's just me wondering if we'll even get a new KI rep. However, if we do get one I believe it will be Palutina

 

[FlareHabanero]

Who the underworld is Palutina?

 

[Frostwraith]

Who the underworld is Palutina?

Palutena made of tin.

 

[Autumn ♫]

Palutena made of tin.

Exactly.

 

[κomıc]

It'd be nice if a Kid Icarus Uprising themed stage allowed Palutena and even Pit to talk to the rest of the cast of the Uprising games similar to how Fox, Falco and Wolf do in their stages in Brawl. Oh man, I'd love to hear the banter between Viridi and Palutena and what they have to say about certain characters in this Smash Bros. But please make Hades playable. I doubt he wouldn't be playable even if he's featured in a stage where he communicates with Palutena and Pit.

Now I'm getting myself excited. Would be neat if Thanatos and Phosphora also made appearances. A stage that cruises through various chapters of Kid Icarus Uprising would be phenomenal. Chapter 11 and Chapter 14 (where Phosphora and Thanatos were fighting) were a visual treat on 3DS...

Oh, back to Palutena.. It's obvious her final smash will call forth the centurions while Pit's final smash would probably change to him using the legendary weapons for a short amount of time (like how Wario turns into Wario Man and Bowser into Giga Bowser).

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

It'd be nice if a Kid Icarus Uprising themed stage allowed Palutena and even Pit to talk to the rest of the cast of the Uprising games similar to how Fox, Falco and Wolf do in their stages in Brawl. Oh man, I'd love to hear the banter between Viridi and Palutena and what they have to say about certain characters in this Smash Bros. But please make Hades playable. I doubt he wouldn't be playable even if he's featured in a stage where he communicates with Palutena and Pit.

Well to tell you something it's why this thread was for.

Now I'm getting myself excited. Would be neat if Thanatos and Phosphora also made appearances. A stage that cruises through various chapters of Kid Icarus Uprising would be phenomenal. Chapter 11 and Chapter 14 (where Phosphora and Thanatos were fighting) were a visual treat on 3DS...

Oh, back to Palutena.. It's obvious her final smash will call forth the centurions while Pit's final smash would probably change to him using the legendary weapons for a short amount of time (like how Wario turns into Wario Man and Bowser into Giga Bowser).

I'd dig the FS idea for Pit. I mean I know it's not what the end-game's ultimate weapon was, but I still sorta like it more.

Maan, I'm actually dreading if Pit gets completely revamped for SSB4 to be Uprising-like.

 

[κomıc]

Well to tell you something it's why this thread was for.

Reading some of these codecs made me excited... And it's not even real.

Damn... I really hope this is featured in Smash 4. It better be.

 

[loganhogan]

I bought this game and i'm very impressed. Palutena is a really likable character, much better than Peach or Zelda.

 

[FlareHabanero]

Palutena is a really likable character, much better than Peach or Zelda.

Probably because she's a more developed character in general.

 

[Ultinarok]

Palutena probably has really good odds.

1. A refresh in character from a new game.
2. Sakurai will want to promote said new game in the newest Smash.
3. Considering development of Smash 4 began right after Uprising was released, Sakurai probably has Palutena on the brain.
4. Being his own creation, moveset potential is also his own creation.
5. Female reps can't possibly hurt.
6. Unique character design and fighting style.

The only cons:
1. Staff-wielding female; may conflict with a certain other staff-wielding female that everyone adores...
2. Kid Icarus still has only two games, so it'll seem like shameless promotion if it gets another rep and larger series like F-Zero, or worse, Metroid, do not.
3. Pit's gonna need a new Final Smash. Probably not a problem though.