Official Next Smash - Speculation & Discussion Thread

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

I personally think Isaac is very likely, he just doesn't come to mind when I think "retro". But in the context of simply bringing back inactive characters or series he is handily the frontrunner in my opinion. That's coming from someone who was pretty damn critical of his chances up til now... the amount of love dealt toward Isaac and Golden Sun in Ultimate in contrast with most other series of that caliber has me believe he just barely missed the cut.

I dunno if NSO really means anything, but they made a pretty big deal out of the two GBA Golden Sun titles hitting the platform. It seems that Nintendo is aware of the series' cult popularity and legacy within fan circles, which is a nice bit of affirmation.

Speaking of inactive characters suddenly getting more stuff in Ultimate, I'm still always kinda surprised when I remember Starfy has like 6 Spirits in Ultimate: Starfy, Starly, Moe, Old Man Lobber, Mermaid, and Mattel. Obviously not as much as Isaac got (no music for instance, and obviously no Mii costume), but like 6 Spirits ain't half bad lmao

Also thought of it because of the NSO thing because suddenly dropping the first three games in the West for the first time is kinda nuts when they could've just been JP NSO exclusive lol

 

[Geno Boost]

do you think smash will ever achieve getting MMO games content?

 

[Kirbeh]

do you think smash will ever achieve getting MMO games content?

I could see them maybe pulling a couple things from FF14 if they expand beyond 7, but even then I don't think it'd be a priority.

Otherwise MMOs seem pretty unlikely tbh. Aside from FF14 and PSO there aren't any that I think would even be on the team's radar.

Looking to the west you've obviously got WoW and while they'd probably make the most sense I still feel like that's a huge reach.

It's certainly possible but MMOs sort of feel kinda far removed from the pool of games Smash would typically go for.

 

[Diddy Kong]

So, do you think we'll ever get a Retro character again?

Can only think of Takamaru, Mach Rider or Balloon Fighter. Sukapon maybe ? But they'd need significant support. I think the well is running dry a little.

From all these I think Takamaru is the most interesting one.

 

[fogbadge]

BTW Does Chibi-Robo count as retro?

don't say things like that

I keep saying it but everyone seems to forget how in the Ballot days Isaac was literally hanging with the likes of KRool and Banjo in polling.

I didn't

do you think smash will ever achieve getting MMO games content?

achieve? odd phrasing