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SSB4 vs Brawl graphics comparison

greenluigiman2

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I'm probably in the minority in that I prefer Mario to have a less grungy look because its more true to the source design, so I like his Smash 4 look over Brawl.
I don't know whether or not we're in the minority. I think most people like this Mario.
 

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That Pit <3 Though Bowser's eyes do look smaller. Of course, this is only the early stages of the development too. Just wait til they're done, and then we will have some fun.
 

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Just makes you remember how insanely detailed the Brawl models were for their time and hardware

That being said, I'm amazed that they managed to make Kirby look better
Agreed. It's hard to expect Kirby would look much different.

Really glad they got rid of the texturing on Mario's overalls. Looked so awkward last time. Now his model looks so smooth and clean. I love it.
 

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Graphics keep getting better and better. I'm pretty happy with the improvements and I'm sure the game will be better as well.
 

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Wow, I hadn't noticed just how much better Pickachu looks now. Nice picture.
 

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I'm trying to remember... does DK ever show teeth in any of the Smash games?
 

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As some posters have mentioned before, seeing these screenshots of the graphics/artworks just makes me ecstatic to see Zelda's character design in SSB4.

In all honestly, everything about this game (graphics wise) seems more simple and clean than Brawl. The only character that really didn't have much difference was Fox, but that's because I feel like the darker colors from Brawl suit him a little bit better.
 

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I didnt like the more puristic art style at first, but its growing on me. I kinda appreciate the whole "focusing more on pure hues this time around" part. :3
 

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What I like from the screenshots is that the the folds on Mario's clothes look more real, as if they really are made of cloth.
 

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I don't know why people keep saying Mario doesn't show texture anymore, because his overalls look more real than ever. I guess this could be seen as a good thing, having the details so fine some people can't even see them.
 

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Pit looked so much less like a woman when he was just a trophy.

I'm not sold until I see C. Falcon's new duds.
 

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Brawl models appear to be desaturated or were painted with a desaturated palette. I agree that Smash 4 appears brighter, simpler, cleaner, and HD in mind. I loved Brawl's but I'm quickly starting to like Smash 4. Easily, my favorite model is either Mario or DK. I'm really looking forward to Zelda, Ganondorf, Peach, King Dedede, and Diddy in HD.
 

Fares612

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Looks really nice, but you can tell there's still a little work that needs to be done. Can't wait to see how it looks when it's all said and done.

Looking forward to seeing how ZSS looks.

*crosses fingers*
 
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Game looks great. Glad Mario decided t get some new overalls though. The detailing in them was great, ad he clearly washed them properly with castile soap.

Looks like Mario is on his way to break in a new pair of Nuddies. Or maybe they're A.P.C.
 

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All these people drooling over what ZSS could look like disturbs me...
 

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Looking at this image I'm surprised almost every character looks better in the smash games than in their actual series
It shouldn't surprise you... most of the characters haven't had a Wii U game.
 

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Everything, primarily the colors, seems more vivid. More good details have been added while old, worse ones have been removed; take Mario's overalls and DK's fur. I like it.
 

Tacblack

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More detailed and colorful so I prefer SSB4's. I will say that I prefer Samus's suit in Brawl (the design not the graphics). Though I guess upgrading her suit to look like the one from Other M makes sense I guess.
 

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As much as I love the retro stages... I think if they include stages from past games, they should give them a visual overhaul.

More detailed and colorful so I prefer SSB4's. I will say that I prefer Samus's suit in Brawl (the design not the graphics). Though I guess upgrading her suit to look like the one from Other M makes sense I guess.

Y'know.... I don't mind the Other M suit itself. It's not bad. But the Other M Morph ball looks ridiculous...
 

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I do kind of wonder how Sonic would look if he manages to return. I'm probably guessing that he'll be like his artwork from Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.

 

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I do kind of wonder how Sonic would look if he manages to return. I'm probably guessing that he'll be like his artwork from Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.


Sonic's look has been fairly constant since Sonic Unleashed. I imagine they'll use an equivalent model.
 

grizby2

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They really should base DK's look and voice off DK64. They use the DK Rap afterall.



Samus looks... awful in this game.

She looks like she's a princess walking to a freaking ball! And Other:M! Do I really need to be reminded of that game constantly?!

Give us badass Samus again! Literally any other version of the Varia suit would have been better.
just look at Lucifer from the Shin megami tensei series. :]



im looking forward to seeing how shiney ness is going to be~
 

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I never saw the point in people getting angry about Samus, just because they used her armor from Other M.
I thought the game was an absolute piece of **** too, but honestly, it's the same character, just with a revamped look.

It's about as pointless as those dumb rapid sonic fans that complained about something as small as his eyes being green.
 

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I am way pumped to see the final version of this game. I love how much time and detail they put into these characters. Everyone looks at least a little bit better (some FAAAR better). However, PLEASE Fox, get rid of those clown shoes. Only real thing that I still have a little bit of a problem with.
 
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