Official Smash Ultimate Discussion

[Cutie Gwen]

Honestly, I see that as shilling.

And despite of this, society still doesn't give a damn about EarthBound nor Pikmin.

Also, I'm beginning to think that SSB is starting to lose it's luster.

I mean Pikmin sells well and there's a significantly larger amount of people who care about Earthbound now when compared to pre-Smash

 

[PlugMeister]

EarthBound and Pikmin deserve to have society give a damn about them.

Even as a MOTHER fan, the franchise has officially ended, and I'm 99% sure Pikmin 4 got cancelled last-minute.

 

[GoeGoe]

the minimal mario odyssey references were added in order to remind people that mario odyssey exists, and potentially coax people who have yet to buy the game into getting it. the same goes for link and his botw redesign

And the hair in DK's armpit reminds people of what?
Come on man..

I played through both of the Legacy collections...

As for my favorite, it's Mega Man 9. Enough new ideas, yet still feels true to the ideas and philosophies set by Mega Man 1, 2 and 3. Something I feel the other games seem to lack...

9 was good... you didn't like 8? You need to play it in Japanese to do so though.

 

[Iridium]

https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/a7bi19
T-pose virus. Can't even explain this one.

 

[ZephyrZ]

Ads aren't inherently a bad thing. Yeah sometimes they're cold, soulless and merely the result of corporate shilling, but when dome right an ad can be an enjoyable experience in its own right. How many people here have gotten hyped over a reveal trailer before? Well guess what, trailers are ads. That Everyone is Here trailer we all got hyped for? That hilarious K.Rool reveal? Every Nintendo direct anyone has ever gone out of their way to watch live? Those were all advertisements meant to get us to buy the game, and I don't regret watching a single one of them.

 

[Bionichute]

And the hair in DK's armpit reminds people of what?
Come on man..

donkey kong tropical freeze, out on the nintendo switch right now. if you like to play as dk pick it up!!

 

[LetterO]

Even as a MOTHER fan, the franchise has officially ended, and I'm 99% sure Pikmin 4 got cancelled last-minute.

Not saying there should be a new entry, just wishing they were more popular.

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

And the hair in DK's armpit reminds people of what?
Come on man..

9 was good... you didn't like 8? You need to play it in Japanese to do so though.

8 was an interesting game... One moment I'm having fun, laughing at the cutscenses, and humming along to Astro Man's theme and then the next moment I'm raging at JUMP JUMP SLIDE SLIDE, and screaming at Aqua Man's annoying boss fight...
It was quite a mixed bag to be honest

 

[ZephyrZ]

Honestly, I see that as shilling.

And despite of this, society still doesn't give a damn about EarthBound nor Pikmin.

Also, I'm beginning to think that SSB is starting to lose it's luster.

Funny you say that when Smash is also got me to try Pikmin and is one of the only reasons I even know Earthbound exists.

...I'll probably give Earthbound a go one of these days, but its just hard for me to get into older RPGs.

 

[Deleted member]

And the hair in DK's armpit reminds people of what?
Come on man..

9 was good... you didn't like 8? You need to play it in Japanese to do so though.

>comparing a minor design detail like DK haveing armpit hair to an entire ****ing character redesign like Link's in order to promote the new Zelda game

yeah, no

 

[Cutie Gwen]

https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/a7bi19
T-pose virus. Can't even explain this one.

That reminds me, I'm amazed Ridley's T-Pose shows he's actually like twice as large as he is in game

 

[GoeGoe]

donkey kong tropical freeze, out on the nintendo switch right now. if you like to play as dk pick it up!!

And Wario's lack of waft?

 

[Dyllybirdy]

It was actually all of the Smash games!

...What about the first one?

Anyways, that's nice to know!

 

[Bionichute]

earthbound is treated so well in smash because a lot of the dev team worked on earthbound before smash bros

also mother was popular in japan lol

 

[Deleted member]

...What about the first one?

Anyways, that's nice to know!

Wasn't around for it when it came out, lol. I did play it when I was suuuuuper little though, so it and Melee both are probably what made me interested in Zelda?

 

[Captain Shwampy]

https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/a7bi19
T-pose virus. Can't even explain this one.

you assert dominance by T posing

 

[Bionichute]

And Wario's lack of waft?

warioware gold

 

[Will]

Honestly, I see that as shilling.

And despite of this, society still doesn't give a damn about EarthBound nor Pikmin.

Also, I'm beginning to think that SSB is starting to lose it's luster.

1. Mother's been finished since 2006. Nobody cares about it getting another game because it's done.
2. Pikmin has been in development hell for years. People care, it's just the game not showing up anywhere.
3.

 

[Iridium]

That reminds me, I'm amazed Ridley's T-Pose shows he's actually like twice as large as he is in game

Is it the freakishly straightened neck?

 

[Captain Shwampy]

And despite of this, society still doesn't give a damn about EarthBound

what do you mean you get lame earthbound inspired indie games every year cause apparently Mother and Paper Mario are the only rpgs these people have played

 

[BlondeLombax]

So you guys remember that one dude who used exclamation points, frequent allcaps, and a whole lot of salt in his posts? The one who tried to start a campaign to get people to not buy Ultimate?

I wonder how he feels now that his entire campaign has burnt to the ground and is now nothing more than a great big pile of salty ashes. He's probably not too happy about it; I know where to find him on Deviantart, but I can't quite pinpoint how to see his latest activity here or there (or virtually anwhere else, for that matter).

 

[Bionichute]

what do you mean you get lame earthbound inspired indie games every year cause apparently Mother and Paper Mario are the only rpgs these people have played

only rpgs worth playing tbh

 

[Captain Shwampy]

only rpgs worth playing tbh

yea

if you're boring

 

[Flyboy]

Yeah, that’s true.

I’m normally not a platformer player, but the Wooly World BGM got me to get that game. That and the crocheted amiibo.

I guess that’s another reason we all want to see our favorites in Smash. It’s a much more subdued way to try to tell everyone why our favorite is literally the best game ever.

Fantastic way of putting it. Joker being in Smash isn't exciting for fans just because, hey, cool RPG guy. Joker being in is exciting because it's a character we've grown to love from a game we love faithfully recreated in a game people will draw fanart for and look up info about and be excited for. I have no doubt you feel similarly about Dovahkiin - you want to see someone from a game you love mix it up with icons and maybe show up in the crossover fanart too. (And I admit, I'm right there with you - love that Simon and Dragonborn team up idea!)

Castlevania being in Smash got one of my best friends to finally play the games and now she sings Symphony of the Night's praises everywhere. The "Smash bump" can't be understated and I also don't think it's inherently a bad thing. I wouldn't have known about Earthbound without Smash 64 and Mother 3 is one of my favorite games ever. Just funny to think about.

 

[Idon]

"All JRPGS suck"
-JRPG fan

 

[Deleted member]

So you guys remember that one dude who used exclamation points, frequent allcaps, and a whole lot of salt in his posts? The one who tried to start a campaign to get people to not buy Ultimate?

I wonder how he feels now that his entire campaign has burnt to the ground and is now nothing more than a great big pile of salty ashes. He's probably not too happy about it; I know where to find him on Deviantart, but I can't quite pinpoint how to see his latest activity here or there (or virtually anwhere else, for that matter).

People are allowed to not like a game. Yes, he was being rather annoying and forceful in his opinions, but again, people can have negative opinions.

 

[ZephyrZ]

So you guys remember that one dude who used exclamation points, frequent allcaps, and a whole lot of salt in his posts? The one who tried to start a campaign to get people to not buy Ultimate?

I think that guy was just a troll, to be honest.

I'd believe that there's people out there who don't like this game, but some of the arguments he used against it were just so absurd that I can't imagine he actually believed everything he was saying and was just trying to rile people up.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Wow, now that's impressive!

 

[ClaTheBae]

And despite of this, society still doesn't give a damn about EarthBound nor Pikmin.

I think the reason for that is mainly due to the fact that the last Pikmin game was on a failing console and Earthbound really isn't that good in hindsight. The gameplay really doesn't hold up, and if the story didn't have the whole "weird" angle going for it then it probably wouldn't be considered a cult classic like it is today.

 

[Deleted member]

"All JRPGS suck"
-JRPG fan

nobody hates anime more then people who watch anime

 

[BlondeLombax]

People are allowed to not like a game. Yes, he was being rather annoying and forceful in his opinions, but again, people can have negative opinions.

That I understand and tolerate. But this boy, oh no, he was a far cry from the kinds of fans that you're talking about; look for yourself and see what I mean.

 

[Deleted member]

That I understand and tolerate. But this boy, oh no, he was a far cry from the kinds of fans that you're talking about; look for yourself and see what I mean.
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did this mofo call the godDAMN P L A N T a Wario echo? the disrespect, it hurts

also he uses ******** as a slur yeah no thanks

 

[ClaTheBae]

nobody hates anime more then people who watch anime

we have a right to. The best show this season is this bunny girl senpai show and we all like it, not because it's well written, but only because it's not as poorly written as every other show is and has been for the past 8 years. Honestly this industry has done nothing but fail us season after season.

 

[Deleted member]

That I understand and tolerate. But this boy, oh no, he was a far cry from the kinds of fans that you're talking about; look for yourself and see what I mean.
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Again, he’s definitely being annoyingly difficult distasteful, but in the end he’s just expressing distaste.

I think that guy was just a troll, to be honest.

I'd believe that there's people out there who don't like this game, but some of the arguments he used against it were just so absurd that I can't imagine he actually believed everything he was saying and was just trying to rile people up.

Pretty dedicated act if so, he acts in the same in youtube comments. Although I agree he’s likely a troll.

 

[PlugMeister]

I think the reason for that is mainly due to the fact that the last Pikmin game was on a failing console and Earthbound really isn't that good in hindsight. The gameplay really doesn't hold up, and if the story didn't have the whole "weird" angle going for it then it probably wouldn't be considered a cult classic like it is today.

As much as I love EarthBound and consider it one of my favorite RPGs ever, at the end of the day, it's still a Dragon Quest clone, so ya got me there.

 

[LetterO]

That I understand and tolerate. But this boy, oh no, he was a far cry from the kinds of fans that you're talking about; look for yourself and see what I mean.
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He's an obvious troll. I don't get how a lot of you of you didn't figure that out and kept replying to him.

 

[ClaTheBae]

As much as I love EarthBound and consider it one of my favorite RPGs ever, at the end of the day, it's still a Dragon Quest clone, so ya got me there.

Never played a DQ game but I'm of the mindset that Mother 3 improved every aspect of the series. Earthbound wasn't fun the first time I played it, but it REALLY wasn't fun after I played Mother 3 and tried another EB playthrough

 

[BlondeLombax]

He's an obvious troll. I don't get how a lot of you of you didn't figured that out and kept replying to him.

Well, regardless if he's a troll or not, I'm curious to see what he posts next, wherever he may be. Will he come out as one, or still use all kinds of naughty language and allcaps? I'm honestly invested in this like one would be invested in a show they're really into.

 

[Noipoi]

Not saying there should be a new entry, just wishing they were more popular.

Here's my question, why the Hell is the Mother series so loved?

I've played over half of Earthbound, and it's fun don't get me wrong. I like this goofy world, and the interesting stuff is enough to get me to power through the more annoying gameplay elements (screw the inventory), but why is this series so many peoples favorite? Why is Earthbound one of the cult classics?

I don't say this out of annoyance or malice, I genuinely want to know what draws people to these games.

 

[Deleted member]

Here's my question, why the Hell is the Mother series so loved?

I've played over half of Earthbound, and it's fun don't get me wrong. I like this goofy world, and the interesting stuff is enough to get me to power through the more annoying gameplay elements (screw the inventory), but why is this series so many peoples favorite? Why is Earthbound one of the cult classics?

I don't say this out of annoyance or malice, I genuinely want to know what draws people to these games.

Its weird and different in every aspect with strong writing to carry it. You aren’t gonna find many games like earthbound unless they’re directly inspired by it.