Shantae, the Half Genie Protector of Scuttle Town! (A Switch To A New WayForward)

[EarlTamm]

Same way you could tell who played FF7 by how long it took them to flip out in their reaction videos.

Yeah, I am pretty sure I saw only two people who realized that something FF7 related was gonna happen.

 

[Captain Hazama]

I knew by the stars and the beginning open of the trailer it was FF7. Just like the opening with Aerith.

 

[Deleted member]

My favorite was people losing their minds over Simon, but then not knowing who Richter was at all, usually following with "I've not played that many Castlevania games".

 

[meleebrawler]

I dont know. that tweet with Rathlos with Marth and Link looked liked a battle scene from Golden Sun and I only played that game once. It's very iconic

A lot of RPGs with 3D(ish) battle graphics use that perspective. In my eyes that image is just a reference to the arena quests avaliable throughout Monster Hunter (though admittedly Golden Sun Lost Age also has an arena-like mode).

If we get Shantae content in this Smash, it'd be cool to see chemistry with Risky Boots and another somewhat obscure lady pirate...

Spoiler

She's but a titanium corset away from being a Risky Boots echo. And it looks like I'm not the only one to notice...

 

[EarlTamm]

A lot of RPGs with 3D(ish) use that perspective. In my eyes that image is just a reference to the arena quests avaliable throughout Monster Hunter (though admittedly Golden Sun Lost Age also has an arena-like mode).

If we get Shantae content in this Smash, it'd be cool to see chemistry with Risky Boots and another somewhat obscure lady pirate...

Spoiler

She's but a titanium corset away from being a Risky Boots echo. And it looks like I'm not the only one to notice...

Of course, Risky would have to get in first in order for that to happen.

 

[meleebrawler]

Of course, Risky would have to get in first in order for that to happen.

Define "get in". You don't have to be playable to have a significant role in a theoretical story mode. One of her mechanical contraptions could easily serve as a boss.

 

[EarlTamm]

Define "get in". You don't have to be playable to have a significant role in a theoretical story mode. One of her mechanical contraptions could easily serve as a boss.

Well, you did say an "She's but a titanium corset away from being a Risky Boots echo." So I assumed character.

 

[Teeb147]

Too bad Captain Syrup wasn't more popular, I think that'd be a really interesting wario rep for sure.

 

[meleebrawler]

Well, you did say an "She's but a titanium corset away from being a Risky Boots echo." So I assumed character.

Sorry, it was just the first term that popped in my head, to be used somewhat jokingly.

 

[EarlTamm]

Sorry, it was just the first term that popped in my head, to be used somewhat jokingly.

No problem. Now I just want the two to team up in game as some antagonists. That would be fun, and it would be some good crossover interaction.

 

[DeltaSceptile]

I think that's a much better approach, since nothing is guaranteed with sakurai. And we can still cheer whatever characters we like while having ideas on who's likely. I think Geno is a bit higher than Shantae, but other than that I agree with you, except we have a (friendly?) rivalry on the grass pokemon heading to smash. I still think it'll be decidueye or another new gen pokemon.

May the best mon win that race. I just hope it’s Sceptile, because he’s been wanted pretty decently since brawl, and I have a lot of nostalgia, as he was the first mon I ever got (as a treecko) and is my favorite design to this day, because gamefreak has failed to impress me with every subsequent release outside of Lycanroc, Luxray, and Floatzel. But yeah, those two are a friendly rivalry right now.

 

[Deleted member]

I'd love to the the guardian of Scuttle Town make her way into the endless clash that is Super Smash Bros.

So much potential! Making her an Assist Trophy would be kind of insulting if you ask me.
I support Shantae for Smash 100%!

If this is an opportunity to become a supporter, then count me in.



can i be a supporter, pls?

 

[WingedSupernova]

My favorite was people losing their minds over Simon, but then not knowing who Richter was at all, usually following with "I've not played that many Castlevania games".

That was 100% me. I had no idea who Richter was at all, but I recognized Alucard immediately lol.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

My favorite was people losing their minds over Simon, but then not knowing who Richter was at all, usually following with "I've not played that many Castlevania games".

Meanwhile, I was pretty much "Saw Simon comi--oh boy, Richter!?".

If we get Shantae content in this Smash, it'd be cool to see chemistry with Risky Boots and another somewhat obscure lady pirate...

Spoiler

She's but a titanium corset away from being a Risky Boots echo. And it looks like I'm not the only one to notice...

Too bad Captain Syrup wasn't more popular, I think that'd be a really interesting wario rep for sure.

Maybe someday. K. Rool did get brought back, so now maybe the lesser known Mario-related characters will be focused on by fans next. 7 years is more than enough time for a following to build up.

Also, having those two interact is a wet dream of mine.

 

[EarlTamm]

Question, what Nintendo character would you want to see Shantae interact with the most?

 

[DeltaSceptile]

Definitely the Kongs

 

[meleebrawler]

Question, what Nintendo character would you want to see Shantae interact with the most?

They're both plucky, have lots of heart and a degree of medium awareness. And they both love delivering corny lines to their enemies. And ice cream. To a lesser degree would be the closest thing to a full genie she has ever known.

 

[EarlTamm]

They're both plucky, have lots of heart and a degree of medium awareness. And they both love delivering corny lines to their enemies. To a lesser degree would be the closest thing to a full genie she has ever known.

Same for me. And it can feasibly happen in depth with Palutena's Guidance.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Question, what Nintendo character would you want to see Shantae interact with the most?

The answer is obvious in my case. Both hunt for precious items, both go on adventures, both can transform, both were born on a Game Boy model, both have purple in their color schemes, both have sexy pirate archnemeses...Heck, both even temporarily collaborated with said nemeses.

 

[meleebrawler]

The answer is obvious in my case. Both hunt for precious items, both go on adventures, both can transform, both were born on a Game Boy model, both have purple in their color schemes, both have sexy pirate archnemeses...Heck, both even temporarily collaborated with said nemeses.

Wario didn't really collaborate with Syrup, so much as just made use of her services. She did display a talent for manipulation on par with Risky in Shake It!! though.

 

[AngrySun88]

Question, what Nintendo character would you want to see Shantae interact with the most?

Pit and Palutena. They all have that same sort of self-awareness that would make for some comedy gold. That is assuming Palutena's Guidance is still a thing.

 

[Deleted member]

Pit and Palutena. They all have that same sort of self-awareness that would make for some comedy gold. That is assuming Palutena's Guidance is still a thing.

Think of this. we might get both Palutena's Guidance, AND Snake's Codecs

 

[MoveMan1]

Samus and Simon. Wayforward are some of the biggest fans of the Metroidvania, so who's to say Shantae isn't their biggest fan?

 

[meleebrawler]

Samus and Simon. Wayforward are some of the biggest fans of the Metroidvania, so who's to say Shantae isn't their biggest fan?

Did Simon actually appear in any Metroid-type Castlevania? I know Richter did in Symphony of the Night.

 

[MoveMan1]

Probably not, but he's still the icon of Castlevania. It's not like Wayforward would exactly go "Aw man, we only got to hang out with mega-gaming-icon Simon, and not Charlotte!"

 

[EarlTamm]

Did Simon actually appear in any Metroid-type Castlevania? I know Richter did in Symphony of the Night.

It's called Metroidvania for a reason. It's the style of game that the Shantae series implemented in most of there games, and Metroid and Castlevania were the pioneers.

Edit: Woops, misread the question. I have no clue what the answer is. Sorry for my mistake.

 

[Captain Hazama]

Mines Samus, Luigi, or Mega Man

 

[EarlTamm]

I found out on the Paper Mario thread that people made a pie chart of most voted viable character from that Smash Poll Consolidation document. I think it's safe to say that things are in our favor when it came to the ballot. Of course, this is all combined fan polls, but it still should give us a good idea.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...pw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/edit#gid=729442469
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/...aracters_from_estimated_ballot_poll/?sort=new

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Did Simon actually appear in any Metroid-type Castlevania? I know Richter did in Symphony of the Night.

I believe he showed up in Harmony of Despair. As a NES sprite.

I found out on the Paper Mario thread that people made a pie chart of most voted viable character from that Smash Poll Consolidation document. I think it's safe to say that things are in our favor when it came to the ballot. Of course, this is all combined fan polls, but it still should give us a good idea.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...pw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/edit#gid=729442469
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/...aracters_from_estimated_ballot_poll/?sort=new

Nice, I didn't get to see this one. Most of the top choices seem to have a good chance overall.

 

[EarlTamm]

Nice, I didn't get to see this one. Most of the top choices seem to have a good chance overall.

And I am on cloud nine because I like so many of these top choices. Issac finally making a return and pleasing the long time fans that have wanted him since Brawl while giving us someone with abilites never seen before in Smash, B&K for a classic icon that the fans would love, Bandanna Dee to get the 4th player of the Kirby quartet, Shantae being my secound most wanted and Geno is my number one choice! I am nuetral on Paper Mario, but I am fine with him getting in.

 

[DeltaSceptile]

Am I the only person who feels like we don’t need a third mario?

 

[EarlTamm]

Am I the only person who feels like we don’t need a third mario?

That's why I am kinda apathetic towards Paper Mario.

 

[Deleted member]

Am I the only person who feels like we don’t need a third mario?

Paper Mario is vastly different as far as what he can do. The games get alot of mileage out the whole Paper thing, He would be 3rd Mario only in looks.

 

[WingedSupernova]

I wonder when that Smash Twitter poll is gonna come back. They said in the Smash general discussion a day or two ago they had about 11.5k votes and the top votes so far were surprisingly Sora, Isaac, and Geno.
https://twitter.com/SSBUNews/status/1030202551696875521
^ There's the link to the poll if you haven't voted yet.

 

[WingedSupernova]

Am I the only person who feels like we don’t need a third mario?

I would honestly trade both Marios we have right now for Paper Mario if I could. I love that series to death, especially TTYD and Super Paper Mario.

 

[DeltaSceptile]

I would honestly trade both Marios we have right now for Paper Mario if I could. I love that series to death, especially TTYD and Super Paper Mario.

I mean, I’d feel better about it if that series had an actually good game after the first three. I’m pretty sure color splash and sticker star are some of the worst mario games in general.

 

[WingedSupernova]

I mean, I’d feel better about it if that series had an actually good game after the first three. I’m pretty sure color splash and sticker star are some of the worst mario games in general.

The day we get an announcement of a Paper Mario game with no dumb gimmick again will be a day of world peace.

 

[Wademan94]

WOW has this thread been busy, (I'm fully caught up on all the stuff that's been discussed since I left). I see a lot of speculation has been going on and a lot of it seems more plausible than I was expecting. This makes me really hopeful that we could potentially see Shantae make the cut.

They're both plucky, have lots of heart and a degree of medium awareness. And they both love delivering corny lines to their enemies. And ice cream. To a lesser degree would be the closest thing to a full genie she has ever known.

Oh and hot springs! Don't forget their love of hot springs as well.

I found out on the Paper Mario thread that people made a pie chart of most voted viable character from that Smash Poll Consolidation document. I think it's safe to say that things are in our favor when it came to the ballot. Of course, this is all combined fan polls, but it still should give us a good idea.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...pw5m-b4JHJ0_cGRKU15KYlTe1E/edit#gid=729442469
https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/...aracters_from_estimated_ballot_poll/?sort=new

Those results are pretty interesting to say the least, nice to see she's doing pretty well here it seems.

 

[WingedSupernova]

Going off the Palutena topic again, I think it might be really touching for Shantae to have a line in the vein of "You sorta remind me of my mom." said towards Palutena. Not sure how the whole conversation would play out, but something different like that could be really cool to see.

 

[Wademan94]

Going off the Palutena topic again, I think it might be really touching for Shantae to have a line in the vein of "You sorta remind me of my mom." said towards Palutena. Not sure how the whole conversation would play out, but something different like that could be really cool to see.

Spoiler: Spoiler for Pirate’s Curse

As touching as that would be, it wouldn’t make sense considering back in Pirate’s Curse she admits to the Pirate Master that she doesn’t know what her mother was like.