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Smash Ace
So I am developing a indie game platform fighter featuring 4 player battles and I am hoping to draw some inspiration from not only Smash, but also other quality platform fighting games. The thing is, there really aren't too many out there and I was hoping I could gather them all here in one place to give them a whirl and learn some tricks of the trade.
One idea that I found that I really enjoyed is from Digimon Battle Spirits where you can get electrocuted and then pass it to other players if you touch them. I currently have that in my engine, as well as many other effects. I hope to take other ideas from the games you guys know. Here is my list.
1.) Jump N Bump
System: DOS - PC
Description: This is one of the earliest platform fighters and the simplest as all you do is jump on an opponents head as many times as you want as the game keeps score. That being said, the game is amazingly polished and fun and offers tons of strategies and fun gameplay.
2.) Digimon Rumble Arenas
System: PS1 and PS2
Description: I have still yet to play these games, but I heard they are very fun. Bandai's response to the success of the original Super Smash on the N64.
3.) Digimon Battle Spirits
System: GBA
Description: Amazing fun little fighters that focus around collecting orbs in 2 minute matches to beat the opponent. The animations and graphics are really top notch here and it all comes together for quite a surprisingly good fighter.
4.) Onimushu Blade Warriors
System: PS2
Description: Another fighter focused around collecting orbs. A fun, game but all in all not the best platform fighter as it was basically a traditional fighter with some jumping thrown in.
5.) TMNT: Smash Up
System: Wii
Description: Still haven't tried, but I heard good things while it was in development. If anything can be taken away from it, I hear the interactions with the environments are fun and diverse.
6.) Jump Super Stars
System: NDS
Description: Haven't played as much as I would have liked to since it is for the DS, but I have heard good things, and people love the sprites and animations.
7.) Super Sonic Knockout
System: PC Free Download
Description: A fan game made in game maker that is actually quite amazing and fun. The gameplay focuses around air combos and health, but the combat is deep and the feel of the game is very polished.
I am also aware of a few others including like 4 naruto games, but I did not consider them different enough from Jump Superstars to post. Let me know if you know any others of quality!
One idea that I found that I really enjoyed is from Digimon Battle Spirits where you can get electrocuted and then pass it to other players if you touch them. I currently have that in my engine, as well as many other effects. I hope to take other ideas from the games you guys know. Here is my list.
1.) Jump N Bump
Description: This is one of the earliest platform fighters and the simplest as all you do is jump on an opponents head as many times as you want as the game keeps score. That being said, the game is amazingly polished and fun and offers tons of strategies and fun gameplay.
2.) Digimon Rumble Arenas
Description: I have still yet to play these games, but I heard they are very fun. Bandai's response to the success of the original Super Smash on the N64.
3.) Digimon Battle Spirits
Description: Amazing fun little fighters that focus around collecting orbs in 2 minute matches to beat the opponent. The animations and graphics are really top notch here and it all comes together for quite a surprisingly good fighter.
4.) Onimushu Blade Warriors
Description: Another fighter focused around collecting orbs. A fun, game but all in all not the best platform fighter as it was basically a traditional fighter with some jumping thrown in.
5.) TMNT: Smash Up
Description: Still haven't tried, but I heard good things while it was in development. If anything can be taken away from it, I hear the interactions with the environments are fun and diverse.
6.) Jump Super Stars
Description: Haven't played as much as I would have liked to since it is for the DS, but I have heard good things, and people love the sprites and animations.
7.) Super Sonic Knockout
Description: A fan game made in game maker that is actually quite amazing and fun. The gameplay focuses around air combos and health, but the combat is deep and the feel of the game is very polished.
I am also aware of a few others including like 4 naruto games, but I did not consider them different enough from Jump Superstars to post. Let me know if you know any others of quality!
