The "too big" argument is flawed Since Ridely has had different size and can get downscaled. The he has no "character or personality" argument is also flawed as SSB can easily give him personality he already has just liek they have done with other characters in their games. Humanoid or not.
The thing is, all these little things (and I admit they are little) add up. There's just one hurdle after another, but you have to find solutions. With most characters, getting the smash personality is sitting right in front of you in the game, but with Ridley they really have to spend time on it.
yeah cause falling asleep is a real personality trait -.-. and no there is nothing within Samus or Links taunts or movements show any form of personality outside of "I'm ready for action" which is the most generic hero personality out there. and yeah we wanna play as the character for multiple reasons. we like the game they hail from, they have a cool moveset, even shallow reasons like "He just looks cool" is justifiable. the personality argument doesnt work because most of the cast has next to none. being bestial is as much a personality as the "Always ready" personality that most of the heroes in the game share. we don't need to relate to him because thats not crucial for this series or hell even the series they came from necessarily. I don't relate to Peach on any type of level whatsoever, but she's my 2nd most used character in the game. she's also a pretty bland character in her own right. and the difference between Ridley and the common enemies u listed is that HE'S NOT A COMMON ENEMY. he's the most reoccurring character in the series after Samus and is frankly responsible for who Samus became.
-In Mario 64, Mario would fall asleep randomly if left to sit for a while, despite having to save Peach. This exemplifies his lazy personality.
-Samus' taunt, like I said, seems to show a sense of personal accomplishment. It's easy to relate to.
-Link's taunt exemplifies nervousness, kinda like "a-ha, I did it.." and is very similar to the way Link would blush any time Ruto would approach him in LoZ:OOT
-Most of the cash has an easy to spot personality. For Melee
--Dr. Mario: Successful someone arrogant doctor man, as you'd expect from an accomplished doctor. His taunt shows expressions of pride.
--Mario: Mario is the exemplification of Nintendo. He doesn't need to be addressed.
--Luigi: Slippery, goofy, less in-control than Mario. his dash attack exemplifies his silliness, and his taunt is kinda like, "aw, shuck!" to exemplify him being permanently beneath his brother.
--Peach: Ms. perfect, must stay clean, is pampered princess. She floats, has toad fight her battles for her, and slaps as opposed to actually punching.
--Bowser: Bowser is The Nintendo Villain. With that said, his Smash Portayal is "the big snarling beast," which is what Ridley could be, but Bowser is obviously a better smash rep than Ridley, so the competition hurts him here.
--Yoshi: "Ow-wow-wow-wow-wow!! WAH!" Just like in the games. I don't need to elaborate.
--Donkey Kong: In Japanese, "Donkey" is used to mean "Dumb," and his "big dumb brutish barbaric ape" personaltiy is clear, both in his games, and in Smash. His taunt exemplifies how much of a goof he is, especially the funny face he makes with his lips.
--Captain Falcon was given this manly show off personality in Smash, and it fit perfectly. It was easy to implement too because of his physique, being a "bigshot racecar driver," and being human, thus easier to relate to. Yes! Show your moves! I'm so arrogant, I'll name all my attacks after myself!
--Ganondorf: An embodiment of evil, who's power gets to his head, and who takes great enjoyment in practically anything. His smirk and laugh, and how his taunt lunges his big bulging muscular body out, fits in with his LoZ OOT personality.
--Falco: Falco is the snarky, somewhat hotheaded, extremely arrogant, "is he really my sidekick" character form Star Fox. His expression exemplifies his not-so-fun personality, with how low and sharp his eyes are, and his taunt of "heh" exemplifies his overconfidence, almost as if he's saying "piece of cake" like he did in Star Fox 64. It's easier to relate to a standing, talking bird than to a real bird.
--Fox: Fox is a lot like Falco, and has his arrogant moments, but is more serious as a default. Fox's expression is very in-tune and focused, but his taught shows his arrogant side, both in Melee and in 64.
--Ness: I've not played too much of Earthbound, but his Smash personality is the really easy to spot and relate to "childlike" personality, okay. It was easy to implement because, again, he is a child himself and simply being a child puts a bunch of characteristics on him.
--Ice Climbers: Together, loyal to each other, and brave, as you'd expect from the two mountain climbers. Their taunt almost screams, "We made it to the top of the mountain!"
--Kirby: Hi!!
--Samus: Explained above
--Zelda: Another princess, but far more elegant, and he taunt exemplifies her elegance. Elegant, calm, collected, but can be serious of need be, as per her up smash.
--Sheik: Mysterious, secretive. That's about it. It came with Zelda, though, so there's not much needed to be argued.
--Young Link: It's another Link, but this time a kid. he's gotta drink up all his milk to become a big strong boy! His facial expression is very brave and stoic, just like Link was, setting off on a journey as a little kid.
--Pichu: The cute little baby pokemon, oh how cute look at how he rolls on his side and plays around! he's so playful and fun! Oh, but he lacks control, and his thunder sounds like he's just barely managing to make the thunder happen.
--Pikachu: A slightly less adorable version of Pichu. He can be very brave, and he's much more in control. His thunder seems like he truly controls the thunder. His taunt is still the playful cute pokemon he always was.
--Jigglypuff: Sings, falls asleep. The sound she makes when she makes up. this is just like her in the Anime.
--Mewtwo: Mmm, hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm! *spreads out arms and thinks to self, "I am the strongest pokemon that's ever lived. Let me just cross my arms to show how cool I am."
--Mr. G&W. Gimmick character is gimmick character, but (and this is all personal) he reminds me of an annoying alarm clock. He's a special kind of character.
--Marth: His important role in the games, him being a prince.. his taught in Japanese is something along the lines of, "Everybody look at me." His flashy dancing blade, his pretty looks.. What a snub prince.
--Roy. A far more noble, brave Fire Emblem character. "
For those whom I must protect, I will not lose!""
I'll finish up later. Gotta get off computer.
