Operation: Roll Attack

[Deleted member]

I'm so glad that Donkey Kong will finally get his roll attack!
Hopefully this move will be a part of his moveset and not a part of some customization option.

 

[Smady]

Finally! Been wanting that roll attack since 64.

 

[Aninymouse]

ROLL ATTACK CONFIRMED

I was just going to report this.

Get hype, people. We got the iconic roll attack we wanted!

 

[SmashShadow]

 

[Moon Monkey]

YES!

 

[Takehiko]

#doesnaenae

 

[RomanceDawn]

Yeah boy!!! It was shown in the 3DS footage as well!!!

I know many people weren't able to really join in during the initial bout but maybe, just maybe the few miiverse posts we did put up actually made a difference! I'd like to think that's a 100% yes!

We did it guys! YES!!!!!

 

[GmanSir]

While we didn't do anything... We did it!

 

[Gimj]

I'm actually really happy about this! That awkward, weak kick is no more; substituted with that iconic, reckless-yet-fun DK64 roll. Sakurai is THE MAN.

 

[Diddy Kong]

The awkward dash attack is no more! REJOICEEEEE!

The roll still looks a little slower than I'd like though. But it'll do I guess.

 

[RomanceDawn]

The awkward dash attack is no more! REJOICEEEEE!

The roll still looks a little slower than I'd like though. But it'll do I guess.

Yeah I thought it would be faster. Beggars can't be choosers I guess.

 

[itsaxelol]

anything is better than the big boot. DKC roll attack has finally come to smash!

 

[S_B]

Bout...damn...time.

 

[Vann Accessible]

Only took four games.

It's okay, Sakurai. I'm a little slow sometimes too.

 

[Spinosaurus]

I like the fact it's slow. DK is a heavy slow character, it makes sense that his dash attack goes with his design. Project M's was way too fast and instantaneous making it incoherent and absolutely jarring.

Also he's not exactly curved into a ball to go with the whole danger color rule! Unlike Project M, you'll know it's actually his dash attack, with the feet being emphasized to know that this move will hurt. Project M was confusing as hell with this.

 

[Empyrean]

I like the fact it's slow. DK is a heavy slow character, it makes sense that his dash attack goes with his design. Project M's was way too fast and instantaneous making it incoherent and absolutely jarring.

Also he's not exactly curved into a ball to go with the whole danger color rule! Unlike Project M, you'll know it's actually his dash attack, with the feet being emphasized to know that this move will hurt. Project M was confusing as hell with this.

If I recall correctly, the roll attack was pretty fast in DKC too, so it makes sense.

Is it me (or maybe because of the angle), or does the attack not cover much distance?

 

[Spinosaurus]

In DKC1 it isn't really that fast compared to Diddy's cartwheel, but it's pretty ridiculous in DKC Returns and Tropical Freeze.

But that's because Retro's DK can move as fast Sonic.

 

[Protom]

OH BABY ITS HAPPENIN!

 

[Moon Monkey]

I'll see if I can make a higher quality gif, but the roll is here!

 

[Ryu Myuutsu]

It's nice to see the roll replacing that lame kick that he had as a dash attack.
And yes, DK's roll attack in DKCR is godly.

 

[Sonicguy726]

While we didn't do anything... We did it!

Except for spamming miiverse

 

[Diddy Kong]

I'll see if I can make a higher quality gif, but the roll is here!

Awesome! Shame it has been sped up though, cause I wish the move had this speed...

 

[Road Death Wheel]

Awesome! Shame it has been sped up though, cause I wish the move had this speed...

if its a muti hit it might be good.

 

[Altais]

You know, I am very surprised Donkey Kong never had this attack in Super Smash Bros. It would definitely make a more useful dash attack than the one he has had in previous installments. Just like in the original Donkey Kong Country, he could get a speed boost every time he hits someone with it. Hopefully they changed it this time around.

[EDIT] Oh. I just read the previous posts in this thread. Good to see it has been confirmed.

 

[Luigi player]

roll confirmed as dash attack!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnvZPtNwO0I#t=0m43s

DK looks effin great, damn.. I hope he stays like that..

 

[RedFly]

ROLL ATTACK CONFIRMED

....?

 

[RedFly]

Quick! Somebody made a newcomer splash with "Donkey Kong Rolls In!"!

 

[SmashShadow]

12% damage... not bad.