Shantae Smash Teaser?

[KingChaos]

Co maining her if she gets in!

 

[BigShad]

No, I don't mean popular. I mean, let Nintendo use its B-list franchises first. That way, said franchises can get rebooted/revived and Nintendo can make more of those games instead of another Mario game, like Kid Icarus Uprising.

Truthfully, no indie characters should get into Smash. They are a dime a dozen and most have no relation to Nintendo nor are they important to the gaming industry. Third party characters should only be for those that actually matter.
Sonic: Mario's biggest rival, the face of the console wars.
Mega Man: Arguable one of the most recognizable characters from the NES era, most games were Nintendo exclusive.
PAC-MAN: Possibly the most recognized video game character, at least in his circle form, and Miyamoto's inspiration.
Snake: The odd man out, only in due to Sakurai bias.

When Shantae becomes as recognizable as Sonic the Hedgehog and PAC-MAN, then maybe you can convince me she should be playable in Smash.

Alrighty, I see what you mean, and that is a valid point. But there are a number of characters in Smash that aren't as recognisable as the four gaming legends. I mean, not too many people heard of Fire Emblem before Melee, and correct me if I'm wrong with this.
I can understand why indie characters should not be in Smash according to some, but something you have to remember is that Shantae has a longer amount of loyalty to Nintendo than any other indie, starting all the way back on the GBC (albeit the game was made around the GBA's beginnings).

Do I believe Shantae should be in Smash? Hell yeah, there's no better time with all the hype surrounding her. Do I believe she will get in? There's a legit possibility due to her past and present, even if it ain't as much as other characters.

 

[Coolwhip]

She's from, well, Shantae, a Gameboy Color platformer that became a cult classic.

The franchise was revived some years ago as indie games, and has remained as one of the most popular console indie franchises to date.

Well, I, didn't, know that. Thanks!

 

[BigJuicyMeatball]

Please no...

 

[TheAxeWarrior]

1st comment and Also every 1 who comments below, mains diddy kong

Hey, I don't main Diddy!

 

[Vinzan]

So no Eggman =(

 

[jespoke]

That is so obviously him nudging at Nintendo that he would like to see it happen, not that it already has happened...

 

[Evil Burrito]

I want Isaac from Golden Sun to get in! I mean come on, he's not even an assist trophy this time around! D:

 

[κomıc]

I'm totally okay with Shantae. Although I'd like Quote from Cave Story, Captain Commando or Shovel Knight, she would be a solid addition representing indie characters.

Maybe her Final Smash will consist of her riding a ship and on board are some other indie characters firing cannon balls at her foes. Would be a cute treat for fans of these games.

 

[Time/SpaceMage]

I forgot about Shantae, but she'd make a good poster girl... er, genie.

 

[Alex Night]

Shantae would be a great indie character rep should Nintendo wish having an indie rep. She has history, is part of a genre that is popular with Nintendo, and she does have a moveset that fits in a Smash environment. Only problem is that many people in Japan haven't really heard of her or even people here because indie games are... Well, not the biggest thing right now and yet people praise Shovel Knight when he himself is part of the indie franchise.

 

[Spitfire16]

much as I liked both shantae games for 3DS(waiting for the *real* wii U shantae game, not a port of the 3DS title) it'd feel very awkward seeing her in smash....


god I don't even wanna think of what will happen on miiverse with all the dirty minded children there if shantae is revealed....

Well, I mean...it shouldn't be too bad considering Zero Suit Samus and Shulk.

 

[link2702]

Well, I mean...it shouldn't be too bad considering Zero Suit Samus and Shulk.

again though, none of their movesets or personality make their few alt costumes( or in zss's case, all her costumes) that are slightly revealing seem that bad. Shantae's is a little bit different.

Granted, *IF* it was a decision between bayo and shantae, i'd take shantae easily, as she's not anywhere close to the level of bayonetta who absolutely should not be in smash, because to try and make her work would require them to strip bayo of her entire identity.

IDK....i just don't think shantae would be a very good idea to put in smash.

 

[Speed Stick 2400]

Wow, I never knew Matt joking around would become such a big deal. If Playtonic came out and said "Yooka and Laylee are joining Smash!", people would be fine.
Except if Bandai Namco said "We're adding two more Namco/Bandai reps into Smash! .....it's Miki and Rin from Idolmaster!" people would outbreak, and I could see why....but Shantae? Why is that such a big deal?

She originated on a Nintendo console, not to mention the second most sold Nintendo console/handheld, she has great potential for a Moveset and she's one of the most iconic Indie Videogame Characters out there.
You don't have to like Shantae, or you don't have to want her in Smash, but some of these comments have some bad arguments.

"Ugh! Indie reps are DUMB!"
"Who is this? I don't know her so she must be a sucky character from a sucky videogame!" (sucky being subjective)
I'll be honest, if it were an Indie like Meat Boy, I would've been LEGIT mad. I can understand why some people are mad because a character they don't like was "teased", but at least give a fair argument instead of something especially kiddy like "EWWWWWWW, I HATE MICHELANGELO! HE'S THE WORST NINJA TURTLE!". I have reasons why I don't want Roy in, several of them, though "oh god roy SUX Dx" isn't so reasonable.

One of the arguments I've seen the most around here is "I don't know her!". I didn't know what Fire Emblem was until Melee. I didn't know what Game and Watch was until Melee. I didn't know who Ganondorf was until Melee, either. As a matter of fact, I thought Mr. G&W, Marth, Roy and Ganondorf would be terrible. I enjoyed those characters, surprisingly. It even got me into FE and Zelda. Once in a while, I'd play Game & Watch games for a long time. Not only do new characters in Smash introduce you to different playstyles, but sometimes even new games.

If I didn't know Shulk before Smash, I'd probably try out Xenoblade, even though I did start playing that game since it came out in the U.S. Try some new things, even new characters. Characters from existing series are still welcome and will introduce new movesets, but that won't stop new representatives. In the end, you can still hate Shantae, just for a fair reason. At least try Shantae if you haven't and if you have the time. I think (not know) you will enjoy it.

p.s. sorry for this long wall of text

 

[Coricus]

IMO WayForward is just riding the Smash hype train and this means literally nothing at all.

But I tend to cave to peer pressure whenever the community gets overexcited post-Gematsu, so I guess I'll add Shantae to the list of characters I'll prep for just in case.

 

[Marakatu]

That tweet had NOTHING to do with Smash.
Your article is bad and you should feel bad.

 

[luke_ario]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT I FORGET TO GET EVERY TIME IM AT A FAST FOOD PLACE? STRAWS.

 

[luke_ario]

That tweet had NOTHING to do with Smash.
Your article is bad and you should feel bad.

first of all, futurama reference lol
second of all, i think takamaru would be great for sm4sh, but the problem is that he is already an assist trophy.

 

[Haki]

I'd be open to Shantae in Smash. (I kinda already voted though...)

 

[DrRek]

I'm voting for Shantae, the game was enjoyable and I like her character. I'd vote for her or Knuckle Joe. But I'm biased and I should feel biased.

 

[Lucain]

I can see her in the smash scene. I'd vote for her. c:

 

[Lucain]

I'd be open to Shantae in Smash. (I kinda already voted though...)

I think you can vote again..

 

[TheBeatles]

Wow, I never knew Matt joking around would become such a big deal. If Playtonic came out and said "Yooka and Laylee are joining Smash!", people would be fine.
Except if Bandai Namco said "We're adding two more Namco/Bandai reps into Smash! .....it's Miki and Rin from Idolmaster!" people would outbreak, and I could see why....but Shantae? Why is that such a big deal?

She originated on a Nintendo console, not to mention the second most sold Nintendo console/handheld, she has great potential for a Moveset and she's one of the most iconic Indie Videogame Characters out there.
You don't have to like Shantae, or you don't have to want her in Smash, but some of these comments have some bad arguments.

"Ugh! Indie reps are DUMB!"
"Who is this? I don't know her so she must be a sucky character from a sucky videogame!" (sucky being subjective)
I'll be honest, if it were an Indie like Meat Boy, I would've been LEGIT mad. I can understand why some people are mad because a character they don't like was "teased", but at least give a fair argument instead of something especially kiddy like "EWWWWWWW, I HATE MICHELANGELO! HE'S THE WORST NINJA TURTLE!". I have reasons why I don't want Roy in, several of them, though "oh god roy SUX Dx" isn't so reasonable.

One of the arguments I've seen the most around here is "I don't know her!". I didn't know what Fire Emblem was until Melee. I didn't know what Game and Watch was until Melee. I didn't know who Ganondorf was until Melee, either. As a matter of fact, I thought Mr. G&W, Marth, Roy and Ganondorf would be terrible. I enjoyed those characters, surprisingly. It even got me into FE and Zelda. Once in a while, I'd play Game & Watch games for a long time. Not only do new characters in Smash introduce you to different playstyles, but sometimes even new games.

If I didn't know Shulk before Smash, I'd probably try out Xenoblade, even though I did start playing that game since it came out in the U.S. Try some new things, even new characters. Characters from existing series are still welcome and will introduce new movesets, but that won't stop new representatives. In the end, you can still hate Shantae, just for a fair reason. At least try Shantae if you haven't and if you have the time. I think (not know) you will enjoy it.

p.s. sorry for this long wall of text

There's a huge difference between the first party characters and Shantae. You could replace Shantae with any other character--people wouldn't know them, and yet putting them would let more people know them!

I'm sorry, but Shantae needs to do much more to get into Smash.

 

[TheRealWario]

 

[Speed Stick 2400]

There's a huge difference between the first party characters and Shantae. You could replace Shantae with any other character--people wouldn't know them, and yet putting them would let more people know them!

I'm sorry, but Shantae needs to do much more to get into Smash.

Fair point. Though, "putting them would let more people know them"; Couldn't that apply to Shantae? A lot of people I know don't know Shantae.

"I'm sorry," What is there to be sorry about? You made a fairly good point and maybe there is more requirements to meet before she appears in Smash Bros. I just think people should try things before instantly dismissing/hating it.

 

[lordvaati]

DAMMIT SMASHBOARDS DONT PLAY WITH MY FEELS!

 

[Raheem The Dream]

Yes, Shantae shall be confirmed and reckon with in the World of futuristic SMASH BROS FRANCHISE IN T-I-M-E, so Y-E-S

#ShantaeForSmash!

 

[Sirfishe]

how about king k rool instead?

 

[Raheem The Dream]

how about king k rool instead?

Some other time with King K. Rool!

 

[Haki]

I think you can vote again..

I voted on her...I kinda should've made that clear.