SNK Character Rep For Smash

[Pizza Robo]

SNK has a a lot of great characters that could be Playable in Super Smash Bros
What is SNK:
SNK is a Japanese Video Game Company that created the Neo Geo video game console and many video game franchises like King Of Fighters,Samurai Shodown,and Metal Slug
Character Options:
Terry Bogard
Kyo
Iori
Athena
Mai
Geese Howard
Haohmaru
Nakoruru
Marco Rossi
What SNK Character would like to be Playable in Smash
My vote is for Terry Bogard since he can play different from Ryu
But i also would Tizoc/King Of Dinosaurs,Benimaru,Kula Diamond,Oswald,Billy Kane,Jyazu,Mudman,Tam Tam,Siegar,and Akari(Last Blade)

 

[Miifighters4Smash5]

Geese Howard; Because His Inclusion in Smash as a Villain would be PREDICTABO!!

 

[Arymle Roseanne]

Terry Board is easily the most iconic in my eyes though I would love to Marco Rossi as well.

 

[Sari]

Terry and Kyo should have priority over the rest but afterwards I'll gladly take Iori, Mai, or Geese.

 

[Al-kīmiyā']

People who really want an iaido character, like a lot of Lyndis fans, should check out Ukyo from Samurai Shodown. He's a lot more iaido than she is.

 

[AsterikDatBoi]

Kyo from KoF series is my "Best Character"!

 

[Q-Long]

I'm torn between KoF and Metal Slug

 

[cj.]

I choose Terry because is the mascot and Nakoruru because is popular, the mascot of SNK's social action programs for children and nature awareness campaigns and i like her

 

[Gemini-Gene]

I voted for Marco as long as we get Eri, Tarma and Fio as alt costumes. Their designs can be stylized and proportioned the way their in game spirites are. That way the height of each character wouldn't be an obstacle for Sakurai if he were to make Tarma, Eri and Fio Alt costumes for Marco.

Or if Eri was an echo of Marco then Fio can be her alt, and Tarma can be Marco's alt.

 

[FalconFire93]

Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, Athena Asamiya, Mai Shiranui, and Geese Howard would all be really good picks.

 

[3BitSaurus]

I'm just gonna post this here since no one has bumped the Kyo thread:

Of all possible "main" SNK characters, there are very few who didn't cross over with other current fighting franchises yet. The most notable ones are Kyo and Nakoruru. The latter would be perfect for a Soulcalibur appearance, since she uses blades and all. If that ends up happening, then Kyo's absence from crossovers (especially with Iori being in Square Enix's fighting game) will look really weird...

 

[dezeray112]

Kyo, Terry, Mai or Nakoruru would be my choices.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Marco Rossi's my main pick, but I also acknowledge the mainstays Terry and Mai.

 

[3BitSaurus]

Ah, also... one thing to keep in mind: with most of those picks, we would only see (from what we know as of now) Spirits from the same franchise. Marco would only bring Metal Slug, Terry would come with characters from Fatal Fury and so on.

However, with Kyo specifically, there is a chance that he would bring characters from other SNK games, as they are also technically KOF characters as well.

The thought seems interesting, so I wanted to share.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Ah, also... one thing to keep in mind: with most of those picks, we would only see (from what we know as of now) Spirits from the same franchise. Marco would only bring Metal Slug, Terry would come with characters from Fatal Fury and so on.

However, with Kyo specifically, there is a chance that he would bring characters from other SNK games, as they are also technically KOF characters as well.

The thought seems interesting, so I wanted to share.

Technically, Marco could also come with Ikari Warriors spirits, since Ralf and Clark showed up in both MS and IW. Good point otherwise.

 

[3BitSaurus]

Technically, Marco could also come with Ikari Warriors spirits, since Ralf and Clark showed up in both MS and IW. Good point otherwise.

Interestingly enough, the deciding factor in all of that (for our speculation, I mean) could be Banjo, because of the datamined franchise categories of Blast Corps and Jet Force Gemini. If Banjo indeed comes with other Rare Spirits, that opens a huge door for SNK if they get a character in.

So far we have Joker, whose Spirits are all from P5 (there's Igor, but... eh) and Hero, whom we know, because of his alts, will come with at least 3 Spirits that aren't from DQXI. With that in mind, we have to wait for Banjo.

Of course, license pricing and the company's disposition to negotiate are still factors, but considering that this is the same company that just got its... fourth or so cameo in little over a year, I think only the former matters.

 

[AlRex]

I sort of like the idea of Marco/Tarma/Eri/Fio in one slot, and having the tank either as a FS, or as something you can switch in and out of. Although that's also kind of like the idea I usually think of for Blaster Master. Terry should probably get first dibs, though.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

I sort of like the idea of Marco/Tarma/Eri/Fio in one slot, and having the tank either as a FS, or as something you can switch in and out of. Although that's also kind of like the idea I usually think of for Blaster Master. Terry should probably get first dibs, though.

I like to think of SOPHIA being used as an improved Landmaster.

 

[3BitSaurus]

I sort of like the idea of Marco/Tarma/Eri/Fio in one slot, and having the tank either as a FS, or as something you can switch in and out of. Although that's also kind of like the idea I usually think of for Blaster Master. Terry should probably get first dibs, though.

One possibility for a Metal Slug rep's normals would be to use not only the pistol, but a combination of the melee attacks from the series, even those that are character exclusive (the Stun Gun, Punching Glove, Vulcan Punch, etc).

I personally see the other ranged weapons (HMG, Missiles, grenades) as specials more than normals, but that's just me.

 

[dezeray112]

I think I may as well post this:

This is a poll taken from Famitsu last year where fans vote for their best character within SNK.

 

[3BitSaurus]

Hey, people, what sort of mechanics from each game would you like to see in a character from a SNK game?

The ones that come to my mind are some sort of ammo/pickup mechanic for Marco or another Metal Slug character and something similar to Max Mode/Hyper Drive for Kyo.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

If the female fighter rumor/leak is true I can see it being Nakoruru. One of SNK's two most popular gals alongside Mai Shiranui and an "Out There"/"You Didn't See That Coming" pick Sakurai could pull off as he did with

Mai fits that bill too but she'd have to be censored asandwere.

 

[3BitSaurus]

If the female fighter rumor/leak is true I can see it being Nakoruru. One of SNK's two most popular gals alongside Mai Shiranui and an "Out There"/"You Didn't See That Coming" pick Sakurai could pull off as he did with

Mai fits that bill too but she'd have to be censored asandwere.

People were speculating a lot about that a few days ago, but no one was able to come up with a straight answer. Plus, I think that leaker never said anything else past that, so we're in the dark for the most part.

 

[KillerCage]

If we were to get a SNK character, I think Mai Shiranui would be the best choice (that is my vote). Aside from being an iconic character alongside Terry and Gesse, I think she has great moveset potential thanks to her *AHEM* fans. If they can censor Bayonetta without altering her character, I sure Mai will be fine if she gets in.

 

[Deleted member]

Load Ran from Twinkle Star Sprites, an SNK Shmup game franchise, is my pick for an SNK representative.

 

[3BitSaurus]

Load Ran from Twinkle Star Sprites, an SNK Shmup game franchise, is my pick for an SNK representative.

Interesting choice - I think you're the first I've seen nominate them. Could she bring any specific mechanic?

One thing has been on my mind lately - if we do get a character from SNK, do you guys think we're getting other SNK characters in the background of whatever stage comes with them? I mean a la Neo Geo World and some other stages in KOF 2002.

 

[ChaosAngelZone]

I'm admittedly not too familiar with SNK, but from what I could tell, Terry always seemed like the "face" of King of Fighters in the same way that Ryu is for Street Fighter, so I feel like if an SNK character got in Smash, it would be him.

I'd love Terry in Smash though, personally. I'd spam "Power Wave!" and annoy my friends, just like I do when I play KoF.

 

[Deleted member]

Interesting choice - I think you're the first I've seen nominate them. Could she bring any specific mechanic?

One thing has been on my mind lately - if we do get a character from SNK, do you guys think we're getting other SNK characters in the background of whatever stage comes with them? I mean a la Neo Geo World and some other stages in KOF 2002.

Well, Load Ran is a mage. She can use hand-to-hand combat for neutral attacks, tilts, and smashes. Her aerials involve around shooting while in mid air. Her specials canhave her use her wand to cast magic, damaging opponents who got hit by the effect.

For her final smash, Load Ran can trap everyone regardless of range, flies on her broom, and the game changes to a 30 second gameplay of Twinkle Star Sprites. During this session, you must shoot the enemies to build up your power. When the time expires, Load Ran charges a Giant Laser effect, shoots it at the opponents she trapped, and instantly killing them off with a Blasted K.O.

 

[Lamperouge]

It's never going to happen but Rock Howard would be awesome to see in Smash.

 

[I_DON'T_KNOW_YOU!]

Looks like this is happening after all.

 

[NintenEdgyMan]

Hopefully none

 

[ze9]

I need Metal Slug in my veins like about right now.

 

[3BitSaurus]

After all these twists and turns... looks like SNK is finally getting their well-earned spot in gaming's biggest crossover, after all.

I am so happy right now.

 

[slambros]

I just a thread for Haohmaru... not sure if someone's already made one. But the prospect of an SNK rep, to me, is fascinating no matter who it turns out to be.

 

[I_DON'T_KNOW_YOU!]

Hopefully none

Does anyone want to tell him?

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

Making sure but

https://mobile.twitter.com/OfSnort/status/1168250579161952256

This may be a whistle blow that this is a foul and just a glitch but I’m still assuming it’s right until this is proven otherwise

 

[Mushroomguy12]

If Terry gets in I wonder if they'll do what they did for Corrin/Robin/Inkling/WFT/PT/Villager etc. and include this.

Official Nintendo Published Video BTW.

 

[Wigglerman]

As much as Hayabusa woulda been rad, SNK getting a spot is, frankly, even better IMO. I love having more fighting game characters in Smash (Ryu/Ken were such a fun addition, especially keeping mechanics true to their own series) that I'd love to see what they could do with a character from KOF or SamSho. However, Metal Slug getting a rep would also be quite amazing for a series that feels lost to time outside of constant re-releases but no real new installment. SNK is classic arcade and most definitely should have a spot on the Smash line up. I don't even care who the pick is. SNK rep is great.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Well if I had to put money on it, I'd say Terry is the most likely but there are a lot of characters to chose from given that King of Fighters was Smash before Smash.

Athena, Mia, Metal Slug characters, Rugal, Geese Howard or the ones they put front and centre on modern KOF games that I can not remember the names of.

 

[Dukemon]

I have never played a SNK game but I would prefer a character from not a fighting game.