Official Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

[Deleted member]

Considering he has access to Covenant and Forerunner weapons along side UNSC gear, Master Chief has plenty of tools to make a moveset distinct from Doom Slayer

Imo, Master Chief was developed long after Doom slayer, so the makers of the character made the stuff for him even more complex.

 

[KatKit]

2B pictures huh? *Clicks link and views first picture*

...

Is this from Soul Caliber? If not then I have so many questions.

EDIT: Whoops, that was the second picture, my bad. I don't know WHERE the heck the first one is from. I'm guessing...King from Tekken, maybe? (KatKit forgive me if I'm off here...)

It's from Final Fantasy XIV. I like how they let players dress every character like 2B lol.

If Square really is as easy to work with as Sakurai claims, I could definitely see 2B being a strong contender. The more I think about it, that would actually be a really cool choice!


Makoto as 2B is a certified hoo boy moment

Agreed; she'd be fun.

Haha, I had to end it on a high note.

I forgot how badass Nightmare is. After watching the Hilda Trailer from SCVI, I hope someone from SC gets in.

What? Hilde's in?! I gotta watch that gameplay trailer. And as a Cassandra main, I'm happy for her. Cassandra is... very "friendly" to Hilde in that old comic and in uncanon story modes. She's also the only woman Cassandra uses her "You're definitely not my type" intro for, suspiciously enough. I don't use Hilde (although she's cool and I like her spear/sword combo), but they're one of the few girl pairings I ship. It's cute and hilariously one-sided.

But I digress... Yes, a Soul Calibur rep would be cool.

 

[Deleted member]

But I digress... Yes, a Soul Calibur rep would be cool.

Definitely, though imo Tekken would be the first one to get a rep theoretically.

 

[Us3inMN]

Hero's treatment...I've seen harsher stuff before.

Way to trigger the SNK fam...again.

This is mostly just me memeing, but I honestly really didn't know who/what SNK is until Terry was announced. And a lot of people I talked to about Terry didn't really know Terry/SNK either.

And, I'm sorry, but I hate Hero. That part's not even a meme.

idk why i have so much salt towards him

 

[Plank08]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

 

[Us3inMN]

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

Didn't they use the LBP spawn menu in his moveset for PSASBR? If so, they should do it for Smash as well. And if not, they should do it for Smash anyways.

 

[Deleted member]

This is mostly just me memeing, but I honestly really didn't know who/what SNK is until Terry was announced. And a lot of people I talked to about Terry didn't really know Terry/SNK either.

And, I'm sorry, but I hate Hero. That part's not even a meme.

I respect your opinion. I mean, just because "Dragon Quest is the father of JRPG" doesn't mean it's a sacred cow all of a sudden.

SNK is quite niche coming from a fangirl like me but once you get into it it's pretty fun and quite chill compared to other fighters out there imo.

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

Oh boy, let's go.

1. Morrigan - Got into Darkstalkers the same time I got into Smash. Imo her franchise has been part of Capcom's crossover library and also appeared in nearly all of their crossovers. Makes sense to have her in one day, though I know others have a better shot (Jill, Dante). Either way, even if she was a pipe dream, it's still a dream worth dreaming. Who cares if she's too sexual? We got Bayo for God's sake!

2. KOS-MOS - Ever since the rumors came out, I tried to actually invest in her character. Soon enough, I loved the design, and thought that she would make a best-fit for Smash. There's so much stuff you can do with her.

3. Rex - Sorry to say, but i had to return my copy of Xeno2 to my cousin...though however, I managed to clear a sizable chunk of the game to actually know the character a bit more. Turns out I empathized too late with the people who cried when he was a Mii Costume. Doesn't mean that it's bad to dream!

 

[GoodGrief741]

3. Rex

We did it, we found the one guy Lesley supports!

 

[Us3inMN]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

1. Doomguy, because he's Doomguy (I mean, his canonical reason for not dying is that he's too angry to die).

2. Nikolai Belinski, because the CoD Zombies (mainly Treyarch) games were a MAJOR part of my childhood. Nikolai was always the funniest character to me, and there is plenty of good music to add. Plus he's an important character:

Spoiler: Spoliers for BO4

Considering Nikolai ends up reading the Kronorium and ends up saving the multiverse from Element 115 at the end of Tag der Toten.

3. Shantae. I only recently played Half-Genie Hero (and I'm still going through it) and found out for myself why she is so wanted. Her moveset potential is awesome and the music is f***in great!

 

[Deleted member]

We did it, we found the one guy Lesley supports!

Bruh I also support Heihachi and Byleth lmao.

But yeah, had I not played Xeno2 I wouldn't have supported.

Did I mention that I also want Sol Badguy in as well?

 

[Deleted member]

But yeah, had I not played Xeno2 I wouldn't have supported.

Pretty much every Rex supporter lol. I despised the idea of Rex and Pyra because of their designs, but then liked Xenoblade 2 enough to push for them.

 

[Dalek_Kolt]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list?

Pig Ganon to kill multiple Zelda-related stones; The problem of Zelda's roster stagnation over the past two decades, the issue of Falcondorf, and putting a spear user in Smash to offer a new type of fighter.

Dark Matter to give Kirby a newcomer outside of the main trio, to represent the "horrifying final boss" archetypes found in pretty much every kirby game, and Planet Robobot gave him a cool gimmick of shifting between his swordsman form and true form that could make for a fun Corrin-style moveset.

Porky because I love MOTHER, and his lack of a Spirit fuels my desire to see him as a fully-fledged fighter.

 

[Deleted member]

Pretty much every Rex supporter lol. I despised the idea of Rex and Pyra because of their designs, but then liked Xenoblade 2 enough to push for them.

I swear I'll buy that copy back from my cousin if I wished.

I will not delete my save data until I finish the game. And I just got all my party members! And I haven't gotten KOS-MOS yet!

It ain't over till it's over.

P.S. I'll gladly drop Wolf for Rex if he happens.

 

[NoOtherPersona]

Is there anyone else here want Ori in Smash besides me?



Considering he has access to Covenant and Forerunner weapons along side UNSC gear, Master Chief has plenty of tools to make a moveset distinct from Doom Slayer.

What his tools were wasn't my problem my problem was what I could imagine him looking like in combat but that's probably just rigid thinking on my part since he can also utilize hand to hand combat as well as guns

 

[Ben Holt]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.

Crash Bandicoot - I like 90s cartoony mascots.
Spyro the Dragon - I like 90s cartoony mascots.
Doom Slayer - I'm a metalhead, and "At Doom's Gate" is a banger.

 

[Goombaic]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

Thanatos- He's one of my favorite characters in Kid Icarus. Shapeshifting would also allow for some fun moves, even if they limit what he can turn into to just his boss fight.
Kamek- A Mario character I feel is overlooked way too much. I just want to play Kamek in as many games as I can and stop having him relegated to supporting roles.
Hollow Knight- The game is so good and will definitely be remembered as an indie classic for years to come. The Knight is precious and has so much potential as a character.

 

[Deleted member]

Crash Bandicoot - I like 90s cartoony mascots.
Spyro the Dragon - I like 90s cartoony mascots.
Doom Slayer - I'm a metalhead, and "At Doom's Gate" is a banger.

Never was a fan of heavy metal (it's too noisy) but hey, Doom Slayer's an FPS icon so...

 

[Ben Holt]

What his tools were wasn't my problem my problem was what I could imagine him looking like in combat but that's probably just rigid thinking on my part since he can also utilize hand to hand combat as well as guns

I will say this until the whole world acknowledges it:
This is literally the anime swordfighter argument.
By this logic, Mario, Sonic, Banjo-Kazooie, and Crash Bandicoot are all the same.

 

[Deleted member]

I will say this until the whole world acknowledges it:
This is literally the anime swordfighter argument.
By this logic, Mario, Sonic, Banjo-Kazooie, and Crash Bandicoot are all the same.

My weaboo mind is too strange for that.

 

[Deleted member]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.

Bomberman - Most people have their personal gaming mascot from their childhood to reference. Bomberman was one of those characters for me. Bomberman 64 was such a weirdly good time and a lot of my creative inspiration draws from it. Blow up your friends, explore weird worlds, and battle cool monsters. Bomberman wasn't the first to do any of this, but it was the first I've seen. Let's go nostalgia!

Hat Kid - This is never gonna happen, but A Hat in Time is one of those indie games that found a way to successfully appeal to my platformer nostalgia. Gameplay is fluid, dialogue is funny, the worlds are interesting, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It's just a joy to watch and play. Wish it continued to support itself.

Geno - Siiiiiiiiiigh. I don't wanna say I'm a Geno fan, but I do think Geno would be probably one of the cooler characters to see in Ultimate. Conceptually, I like the idea of a robot wooden toy with laser beams. Design wise, he looks cool. The blue and brown work well and it was the inspiration for an OC back in middle school. TerminalMontage supports him, and he's a guy I followed back in the day for his funny ass comic Side Quests. It's a lot of small circumstantial stuff that would make Geno cool for me. I didn't even really enjoy Super Mario RPG outside of music and the Geno thread has always been hit or miss with me, so take that how you will. I just want Geno.

 

[Deleted member]

Bomberman - Most people have their personal gaming mascot from their childhood to reference. Bomberman was one of those characters for me. Bomberman 64 was such a weirdly good time and a lot of my creative inspiration draws from it. Blow up your friends, explore weird worlds, and battle cool monsters. Bomberman wasn't the first to do any of this, but it was the first I've seen. Let's go nostalgia!

Hat Kid - This is never gonna happen, but A Hat in Time is one of those indie games that found a way to successfully appeal to my platformer nostalgia. Gameplay is fluid, dialogue is funny, the worlds are interesting, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. It's just a joy to watch and play. Wish it continued to support itself.

Geno - Siiiiiiiiiigh. I don't wanna say I'm a Geno fan, but I do think Geno would be probably one of the cooler characters to see in Ultimate. Conceptually, I like the idea of a robot wooden toy with laser beams. Design wise, he looks cool. The blue and brown work well and it was the inspiration for an OC back in middle school. TerminalMontage supports him, and he's a guy I followed back in the day for his funny ass comic Side Quests. It's a lot of small circumstantial stuff that would make Geno cool for me. I didn't even really enjoy Super Mario RPG outside of music, so take that how you will.

Bomberman is an obvious pick, but imo he's waaayyy overdue.

I mostly got into the Geno thread just waiting for them to get their character so they can finally be quiet.

 

[Deleted member]

Bomberman is an obvious pick, but imo he's waaayyy overdue.

I mostly got into the Geno thread just waiting for them to get their character so they can finally be quiet.

It's a case of maybe next time. For now, I'll take the assist trophy and accept the fact we got a 70+ roster of some of my other most wanteds.

And yeah. Geno. I know some great Geno fans, Eric, Terminalmontage, and Ovaltine to name a few, so I'd be happy for them.

 

[Deleted member]

It's a case of maybe next time. For now, I'll take the assist trophy and accept the fact we got a 70+ roster of some of my other most wanteds.

And yeah. Geno. I know some great Geno fans, Eric, Terminalmontage, and Ovaltine to name a few, so I'd be happy for them.

Definitely. Wonder if Papa Geno's will flip his hardest when we get a surprise Geno reveal. It'll be fun to watch XD

 

[Deleted member]

Definitely. Wonder if Papa Geno's will flip his hardest when we get a surprise Geno reveal. It'll be fun to watch XD

Dude doesn't seem the type to scream and pop off hard so I doubt he'll go that hard. Judging from his Banjo reaction

 

[Deleted member]

Dude doesn't seem the type to scream and pop off hard so I doubt he'll go that hard. Judging from his Banjo reaction

The best reactions are the ones totally flip their **** once they're revealed. Banjo, Sans, you name it.

 

[Deleted member]

The best reactions are the ones totally flip their **** once they're revealed. Banjo, Sans, you name it.

Can't disagree with you on that.

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

The best reactions are the ones totally flip their **** once they're revealed. Banjo, Sans, you name it.

These types of reactions feel pretty fake to me so I prefer the more mellow reactions. Could be because I identify with them more; the biggest reaction I had to a Smash Ultimate reveal was an incredibly shocked expression followed by various quiet exclamations.

 

[Ben Holt]

Bomberman is an obvious pick, but imo he's waaayyy overdue.

I mostly got into the Geno thread just waiting for them to get their character so they can finally be quiet.

Geno's imminent. It's a matter of when, not if.

 

[TheCJBrine]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

1. Steve - I've loved Minecraft since I first played it in 2011, it soon becoming one of my favorite games if not my absolute favorite; I started during its Beta 1.5 update. I've become attached to Steve and I like Alex as well, so I would love it if Steve was playable in Smash and Alex could take up half of his alts (I'd also like Herobrine alts. but I doubt that'd happen tbh). I would also love it if a Creeper got in as a fighter (the creeper is my favorite mob from the game), though I want Steve first.

2. Geno - Though I first learned of him last year, I think, I easily liked him from his design alone. Once I learned more about him and played SMRPG, I started to really like him. He's very cool, and I'd love it if he was in Smash; it'd also finally give the long-time supporters what they've been wishing for years ago.

3. Skull Kid - Even without Majora's Mask, I like his design and character. A trickster forest imp like him is pretty cool, and he's one of my favorite Zelda characters alongside Midna, the main three, and some others.

I have more, I find it hard to not like all my favorite characters equally, but I usually just list these as my top 3 (and Steve is definitely my #1) so eh.

 

[Deleted member]

Geno's imminent. It's a matter of when, not if.

Sakurai knowing that he has this section of the fanbase to ponder to.

 

[Deleted member]

These types of reactions feel pretty fake to me so I prefer the more mellow reactions. Could be because I identify with them more; the biggest reaction I had to a Smash Ultimate reveal was an incredibly shocked expression followed by various quiet exclamations.

Depends on me. If I'm with other people, I go in. Was watching the VGA and still remembered how I collectively lost my mind to Joker while my friends watched me utterly concerned. I was incoherent.

 

[Banado_Boy]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

Kyo Kusanagi: Poor guy doesn’t get enough crossover love compared to other SNK characters. His Rekka fighting style would be fun. Also, he’d complete the Capcom vs. SNK experience (we already have Ken vs. Terry, why not Ryu vs. Kyo?)

KOS-MOS: She’s Monolith Soft’s poster girl before they got bought from Nintendo. She’d be fun in the game; she’s basically a Swiss Army knife type of character (kinda like Geno). Her inclusion in Smash would also raise more awareness of the Xenosaga series, which would prompt Harada/Namco to make a Xenosaga HD collection like he said in 2014

Ragna the Bloodedge: Not my favorite character from Blazblue, but the music he’d come with would be cool to hear in Smash; the idea of MUST DIE making it into Smash sounds hilarious. Plus, he’s another character voiced by based Sugita (Japanese VA of Chrom, young Joseph Joestar, Sakata Gintoki, Yusuke Kitagawa, etc.)

 

[Deleted member]

Kyo Kusanagi: Poor guy doesn’t get enough crossover love compared to other SNK characters. His Rekka fighting style would be fun. Also, he’d complete the Capcom vs. SNK experience (we already have Ken vs. Terry, why not Ryu vs. Kyo?)

KOS-MOS: She’s Monolith Soft’s poster girl before they got bought from Nintendo. She’d be fun in the game; she’s basically a Swiss-army knife type of character (kinda like Geno). Her inclusion in Smash would also raise more awareness of the Xenosaga series, which would prompt Harada/Namco to make a Xenosaga HD collection like he said in 2014

Ragna the Bloodedge: Not my favorite character from Blazblue, but the music he’d come with would be cool to hear in Smash; the idea of MUST DIE making in Smash sounds hilarious. Plus, he’s another character voiced by based Sugita (Japanese VA of Chrom, young Joseph Joestar, Sakata Gintoki, Yusuke Kitagawa, etc.)

OMIGOSH OMIGOSH OMIGOSH...

Believe me, we almost share the same three though my loyalties to a certain succubus outweigh the two (Kyo and Ragna).

Here's to me guaranteeing to buy Central Fiction for Christmas!

 

[Us3inMN]

Last time I'm doing this meme (if you can't tell, I play Joker):

Spoiler

 

[Deleted member]

Last time I'm doing this meme (if you can't tell, I play Joker):

Spoiler

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I listen to waayyy to much Persona 5 music and Dal Shabet for me to fully comprehend this as absolutely normal.

 

[SpectreJordan]

Man, you guys are asked your top 3 characters & you pick characters you don’t absolutely love or have just recently discovered? You guys should play more games to find characters/series that you’re super passionate about.

Master Chief - Halo is my favorite game series & Halo 3 is my favorite game of all-time. Master Chief is one of the most iconic gaming characters not in Smash yet (I’d say his only competition is Crash & Lara). Halo is a highly important series in the history of gaming. He has a ton of moveset potential.

He’d represent Xbox perfectly as he’s THE Xbox character. While not as heated as their rivalry with Sega in the 90s or Sony, it’d be nice to represent MS & Nintendo’s competition with each other as they’ve both influenced each other in positive ways. Who knows where online gaming would be on consoles if it wasn’t for Xbox Live & Halo.

Sora - Kingdom Hearts is a fantastic series & it’s one of the biggest Japanese series in Smash yet. Sora has massive moveset potential. It’d also be neat to have the star of gaming’s second biggest/most bizarre crossover in Smash, especially since Sakurai’s goal is to make this the biggest crossover in gaming history. There’s a decent amount of history with Nintendo too; with several games in the series launching as Nintendo exclusives before being ported years later.

Doom Slayer - The original Doom is one of the most influential games of all-time; up there with the likes of Donkey Kong, PAC-Man & Super Mario Bros. It’s a timeless game that’s still fun to this day. The series arguably has a perfect track record too, even if Doom 3 isn’t as good as the rest of the series (still good though!). The series is back & better than ever right now. The Slayer would be a rushdown player’s dream. There’s a surprising amount of history with Nintendo too, with every game in the series being on various Nintendo systems. Come March, every Doom game will be playable on the Switch too!

 

[Sysreq]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.

Shantae - I've loved the Shantae games for a while now and she just checks every box for Smash. Easily recognizable as well as her silhouette, which is just the mark of good character design; moveset potential is no problem (for real), awesome music, and to top it off, she's just a fun character! Indie-haters be damned, she'd be nothing but a positive addition to the roster in many ways.

Rex & Pyra - Xenoblade 2 was the first game that really clicked for me on the Switch. Breath of the Wild was fun, but I dropped it after about 40 hours or so. FE Warriors I had a lot of fun with and beat story mode, but when I got XB2 on a whim, I was addicted. As of now I have over 230 hours and I still haven't done a new game+. I made a Pyra cosplay and have worn it to a bunch of conventions (maybe you've seen me lol). So yeah, Rex and Pyra I'd like to see, especially how they could be implemented together.

KOS-MOS - This is a more recent revelation since the whole leak with her. I've been aware of her for a while ever since middle or high school when my best friend showed me Xenosaga and I've played Project X Zone 1 and 2. I'm also lucky enough to have her and T-ELOS in XB2 lol. But I really dig her design and imagine she would have a really cool moveset. Plus, if I can't get Rex & Pyra for whatever reason, KOS-MOS would be the next best thing.

Bomberman - Most people have their personal gaming mascot from their childhood to reference. Bomberman was one of those characters for me. Bomberman 64 was such a weirdly good time and a lot of my creative inspiration draws from it. Blow up your friends, explore weird worlds, and battle cool monsters. Bomberman wasn't the first to do any of this, but it was the first I've seen. Let's go nostalgia!

Yoooo Bomberman 64 and The Second Attack! were my childhood games. I played the Second Attack so much with my brother. Bomberman would be dope and I would love a Pommy spirit.

 

[Mushroomguy12]

Also, he’d complete the Capcom vs. SNK experience (we already have Ken vs. Terry, why not Ryu vs. Kyo?)

Just go all out and add Chun-Li and Mai Shiranui too, so we have all three pairs.

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

Depends on me. If I'm with other people, I go in. Was watching the VGA and still remembered how I collectively lost my mind to Joker while my friends watched me utterly concerned. I was incoherent.

Perhaps I'm the same way except I never watch the directs with other people. That and I typically have to watch retroactively which means you 100% will be spoiled before you get to watch any trailers.

 

[Sari]

Another fun game with plank:
Why do you want your top 3? What reasons are they so high up in your list? I’ll start.
Freddy Fazbear- I’ve gotten back into a fnaf craze kind of and I kind of miss fnaf, also I think he would be very unique from a moveset and just his presence alone would make the game feel different.

Geno- The Geno thread is absolutely incredible and really got me hooked on the character, we have waited for a very long time and we are ready for geno in smash.

SACKBOY- OH BOY, Sackboys my most wanted because I really want LBP to stay alive, but also because Sackboy would be insanely hype and he’s my childhood, and the moveset potential is INSANE.

Kyo Kusanagi because I love KoF and his moveset would be a blast. Plus I think KoF has a ton of amazing content to draw from like songs and such.

Edelgard because Three Houses is seriously one of the best games I've played in years and she is definitely the most interesting character from it (though I'd be down for any of the other main characters too).

Quote because Cave Story is probably my favorite indie game of all time.

Honorable mentions: Crash, Rex/Pyra, Andy