Ok, I hope no one skips over this. I'm not really well known here or anything, I just kind of lurk, but recently ideas have been stewing in my mind concerning characters. Yes, individual SE characters have been discussed, but here I'd like to voice my opinion on all of them. I could do it in individual threads, but I've concluded that I think this is worthwhile discussion material.
So, first of all, why do I think an SE character could have a shot in Brawl? Well, honestly, if all we knew was that a 3rd party character or two were going to make the cut, I'd bet it all that it would be an SE character. Why? well, honestly, they've probably had the best relationship with Nintendo than most other 3rd parties recently. They just can't stop making DS games, and they have some Wii titles on the way. Not only that, but Nintendo and SE characters have been featured together in to games recently, Mario Hoops and some japanese board game. Not to mention, these are popular characters who could add to the game. Yeah, no individual is as popular as Sonic, but come on, who saw Snake coming?
Ok, so on to the possibilites. Really, they're all Final Fantasy Characters, so I'll begin with the only one who technically isn't.
Sora:
Well, he's a popular choice. He's the star of Kingdom Hearts, and appeared on the gameboy game. He could have potential moves, and his keyblade could possibly be fun. Of course, I don't see him as too likely.
Cloud:
I just want to get him out of the way. He made a tiny cameo in the GBA Kingdom Hearts game, but who knows, that may just be enough to get him in, considering he's probably the most popular RPG character of all time. He could potentially have a fun moveset, though I don't think he is all that likely.
Kefka:
The main antagonist of FFVI on the SNES and GBA. Ok, some argue that he isn't a main character, bu I beg to differ. If we were talking sephiroth, I'd give the argument always brought up when tails and knuckles are reccomended, but Kefka is different. First of all, there really is no main character in the game. Terra, Locke, Celes, and Edgar are all equally important. Kefka is just as important as well. He may even be more important in ways. Kefka is also present throughout. He's not some mystery entity like other villains, he's chasing after you in the beginning, and he's always around to screw things up. He also has cool final smash material, and moveset possibilites with magic. I can really see him making the cut. Oh yeah, and he has potential for the COOLEST taunt ever, being his horrific cackle.
Celes:
Ok, another potential main character from FFVI, and who I'd consider likely to make the SSBB cut. She could use her Runeblade, and magic spells along with her sword giving her a cool variety.
Other FFVI characters:
The only two others I can imagine making the cut are Edgar and Terra (Locke is a thief, and I can't see that being something emphasised well enough) Both are main characters, and both have possibilities for fun and creative moves. Terra could possibly have a final smash where she turns into an esper, which would be awesome. Edgar has great move potential, though, with all of his tools. Also, you could equip him with a spear and it wouldn't be odd.
Cecil:
The main character of FFIV, the game that revolutionized RPGs. He'd be great. He would have cool moves as either a paladin or dark knight. He's recognizable, and has been on a Nintendo console. Also, with FFIV being remade for DS, SE and Nintendo could both benefit business wise buy trying to make him more popular. Also, I was thinking, maybe he could be similar to samus in the form changing way. Say, you begin as Dark Cecil, but a final smash involving some holy spell could turn him into a paladin. It's a cool possibilty.
Bartz:
I don't know why, I just feel like mentioning him. He's not making the cut, but with all the jobs in FFV, he could have a cool moveset.
Luneth:
The main character of FFIII, really the only Nintendo exclusive FF game. He's gained popularity with FFIII DS, too. He could use moves from different jobs, and would be a fun character. I don't have much too say, but he's among the most likely of SE characters, so defenitely worth consideration.
Vaan:
Ok, I'm not crazy. The newest FF star I would say gives him a chance. He is in the new DS strategy game Revenant Wings, giving him a chance. He has no more potential of being fun to play than any other character mentioned, but the fact that he is so recent I would argue gives him an edge over others.
Black Mage:
Really, of the FFI characters, the Black Mage is the only one I consider. White mages can't fight, and a warrior would end up like every other sword fighter, only totally lacking personality. The Black mage would have a fun moveset with magic abilities, and can even use his cane. Not to mention, he's been with mario and the gang in Mario Hoops, so he's defenitely got a good chance among SE characters. While I personally would rather have a character with more personality, one with a name, BM isn't too farfetched now that we have a character simply named "Pokemon Trainer." In the end, he is a cool and actually pretty likely character.
Now, as for FF2, which I neglected, I'm quite sure it is the least popular of the series, and really a character from that game would be a stupid choice over everyone who I have mentioned.
Also, when it comes too assist trophies, characters like chocobos and final fanatsy sub characters would all be AWESOME. I think one FF character making the cut could open the door for anyone from any game in the series, so theres room for tons of really cool assist trophies.
And, for a hopeless dream:
Vivi:
Well, he's not going to make the cut, he's never been on a Nintendo system, case closed. But he is one of series most memorable characters, and is important enough to be the ONLY FFIX character in Kingdom hearts. He's got great potential, but it isn't happening, ever. Too bad, FFIX is underrated, and Vivi is just so cool.
Well, I hope you will all consider my opinions. Sakurai said 2-3 more 3rd party representatives, and that's 2 or 3 more spots to fill. (now I'm just going to ramble, so you can stop reading) At maximum, if you had a Belmont (which I would LOVE to see) which is likely, and Sonic(Who I hate to admit could possibly be inevitable((I hope not))), there is still possibly a spot for one more. But if a belmont isn't let in due to Konmai already having a representative, the only other 3rd party I see actually asking for a spot is SE. And, oh yeah, pretty much every SE character is cooler then Pac-man.
So, yeah, discuss and stuff.
EDIT: Well, I just realized I neglected to mention Crono, who could make the cut, as he is popualr and would have a cool moveset. Sorry about that everyone... Also, I don't really consider SMRPG characters as totally square, but feel free to mention them anyway, I'm open to Geno in the game, but not as the sole SE representative if he is in there.
So, first of all, why do I think an SE character could have a shot in Brawl? Well, honestly, if all we knew was that a 3rd party character or two were going to make the cut, I'd bet it all that it would be an SE character. Why? well, honestly, they've probably had the best relationship with Nintendo than most other 3rd parties recently. They just can't stop making DS games, and they have some Wii titles on the way. Not only that, but Nintendo and SE characters have been featured together in to games recently, Mario Hoops and some japanese board game. Not to mention, these are popular characters who could add to the game. Yeah, no individual is as popular as Sonic, but come on, who saw Snake coming?
Ok, so on to the possibilites. Really, they're all Final Fantasy Characters, so I'll begin with the only one who technically isn't.
Sora:
Well, he's a popular choice. He's the star of Kingdom Hearts, and appeared on the gameboy game. He could have potential moves, and his keyblade could possibly be fun. Of course, I don't see him as too likely.
Cloud:
I just want to get him out of the way. He made a tiny cameo in the GBA Kingdom Hearts game, but who knows, that may just be enough to get him in, considering he's probably the most popular RPG character of all time. He could potentially have a fun moveset, though I don't think he is all that likely.
Kefka:
The main antagonist of FFVI on the SNES and GBA. Ok, some argue that he isn't a main character, bu I beg to differ. If we were talking sephiroth, I'd give the argument always brought up when tails and knuckles are reccomended, but Kefka is different. First of all, there really is no main character in the game. Terra, Locke, Celes, and Edgar are all equally important. Kefka is just as important as well. He may even be more important in ways. Kefka is also present throughout. He's not some mystery entity like other villains, he's chasing after you in the beginning, and he's always around to screw things up. He also has cool final smash material, and moveset possibilites with magic. I can really see him making the cut. Oh yeah, and he has potential for the COOLEST taunt ever, being his horrific cackle.
Celes:
Ok, another potential main character from FFVI, and who I'd consider likely to make the SSBB cut. She could use her Runeblade, and magic spells along with her sword giving her a cool variety.
Other FFVI characters:
The only two others I can imagine making the cut are Edgar and Terra (Locke is a thief, and I can't see that being something emphasised well enough) Both are main characters, and both have possibilities for fun and creative moves. Terra could possibly have a final smash where she turns into an esper, which would be awesome. Edgar has great move potential, though, with all of his tools. Also, you could equip him with a spear and it wouldn't be odd.
Cecil:
The main character of FFIV, the game that revolutionized RPGs. He'd be great. He would have cool moves as either a paladin or dark knight. He's recognizable, and has been on a Nintendo console. Also, with FFIV being remade for DS, SE and Nintendo could both benefit business wise buy trying to make him more popular. Also, I was thinking, maybe he could be similar to samus in the form changing way. Say, you begin as Dark Cecil, but a final smash involving some holy spell could turn him into a paladin. It's a cool possibilty.
Bartz:
I don't know why, I just feel like mentioning him. He's not making the cut, but with all the jobs in FFV, he could have a cool moveset.
Luneth:
The main character of FFIII, really the only Nintendo exclusive FF game. He's gained popularity with FFIII DS, too. He could use moves from different jobs, and would be a fun character. I don't have much too say, but he's among the most likely of SE characters, so defenitely worth consideration.
Vaan:
Ok, I'm not crazy. The newest FF star I would say gives him a chance. He is in the new DS strategy game Revenant Wings, giving him a chance. He has no more potential of being fun to play than any other character mentioned, but the fact that he is so recent I would argue gives him an edge over others.
Black Mage:
Really, of the FFI characters, the Black Mage is the only one I consider. White mages can't fight, and a warrior would end up like every other sword fighter, only totally lacking personality. The Black mage would have a fun moveset with magic abilities, and can even use his cane. Not to mention, he's been with mario and the gang in Mario Hoops, so he's defenitely got a good chance among SE characters. While I personally would rather have a character with more personality, one with a name, BM isn't too farfetched now that we have a character simply named "Pokemon Trainer." In the end, he is a cool and actually pretty likely character.
Now, as for FF2, which I neglected, I'm quite sure it is the least popular of the series, and really a character from that game would be a stupid choice over everyone who I have mentioned.
Also, when it comes too assist trophies, characters like chocobos and final fanatsy sub characters would all be AWESOME. I think one FF character making the cut could open the door for anyone from any game in the series, so theres room for tons of really cool assist trophies.
And, for a hopeless dream:
Vivi:
Well, he's not going to make the cut, he's never been on a Nintendo system, case closed. But he is one of series most memorable characters, and is important enough to be the ONLY FFIX character in Kingdom hearts. He's got great potential, but it isn't happening, ever. Too bad, FFIX is underrated, and Vivi is just so cool.
Well, I hope you will all consider my opinions. Sakurai said 2-3 more 3rd party representatives, and that's 2 or 3 more spots to fill. (now I'm just going to ramble, so you can stop reading) At maximum, if you had a Belmont (which I would LOVE to see) which is likely, and Sonic(Who I hate to admit could possibly be inevitable((I hope not))), there is still possibly a spot for one more. But if a belmont isn't let in due to Konmai already having a representative, the only other 3rd party I see actually asking for a spot is SE. And, oh yeah, pretty much every SE character is cooler then Pac-man.
So, yeah, discuss and stuff.
EDIT: Well, I just realized I neglected to mention Crono, who could make the cut, as he is popualr and would have a cool moveset. Sorry about that everyone... Also, I don't really consider SMRPG characters as totally square, but feel free to mention them anyway, I'm open to Geno in the game, but not as the sole SE representative if he is in there.
)) He could have a great B moveset involving his magic but i'm not entirely sure about A moves. Sadly i don't see him as very likely =(
(or a chargeable B i guess - on that note, chargeable B moves are great when they can be stored!)
