Recycled properties due to early development?

[TheTTimeLives]

Just wanted to log in and state a few things that I haven't caught on any other threads.

The first thing I noticed when Smash was revealed at E3 was how much of the original properties they were using.

Though it's understandable that some character models would not be drastically changed between Brawl and Smash 4, most of the animations were. I did not see a single new animation for Mario, DK, Fox, Samus (aside from effects on her F Smash), Kirby or Pikachu.

Part of me wants to believe this is only due to the fact that development is still early and most likely all of the assets from Brawl were ported over at the beginning of the project. Other evidence supporting this sort of "Just take what your seeing with a grain of salt" side of the argument is the fact that none of the returning roster had any facial animations while they were idling (animations which were also clearly ported, along with sfx.) Some final evidence supporting this is the fact that some characters with model overhauls (Bowser) look odd when performing classic moves (3DS Bowser neutral b looks very stiff and the Wii U version's d tilt doesn't seem like it animates his hands in anyway.)

That said, I find it strange that they would show some new subtle features (and simple aesthetics) like super armor on DK's up b and Mario's fair and the fact that everything is getting tracers if some of those moves might not make the final cut.

What do you guys think?

 

[Squartle]

Smash games are consistently some of the most polished and complete gaming experiences I have ever owned. I wouldn't worry. Nintendo is good at this kind of thing.

 

[Artsy Omni]

Actually, some of Samus's attacks are slightly different. Her standard attacks, particularly her kicks, flow differently.

 

[soviet prince]

man people must have better eyes then me I see nothing wrong

 

[TheTuninator]

We know that some characters have received animation overhauls, including a very drastic one in the case of Bowser. It stands to reason that Sakurai and his team will only reuse the same animations for other characters if they feel that those animations best represent the character. I would not worry.

 

[210stuna]

I noticed as well OP as far as the used SFXs goes.
However I'm not in the same mind set as most of these users here acting like "It'z Nintendope! Day will deliver the goodz man, a triple A game!"

So far to me it's looking like Brawl 2.0 and with that I'll sit back and watch the show unfold.

 

[TheTuninator]

I noticed as well OP as far as the used SFXs goes.
However I'm not in the same mind set as most of these users here acting like "It'z Nintendope! Day will deliver the goodz man, a triple A game!"

So far to me it's looking like Brawl 2.0 and with that I'll sit back and watch the show unfold.

Say what you will about the gameplay, but Brawl looked great, and I have every confidence that SSB4 will as well.

 

[smashbrolink]

I've only noticed that Link's forward smash doesn't seem any faster, other than that I don't see any issues....

 

[BillyBomberBuster]

There is a post comparing Wii U Mario to Brawl's Mario. While jumping Mario is actually smiling in the upcoming brawl game, as mario should be doing. In Brawl mario kept a straight face the whole time, unless he was getting hit. An almost unoticeable change unless you pause the game. They are adding detail, stop worrying.

 

[[Corn]]

You do realize that DK's spin is now diagonal right? Thats an old move with a new animation.

 

[Renji64]

I hope most of the stuff i saw in the acutal gameplay were placeholders.