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With the Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct officially over, it's time to weed out the new information! We're here to bring you all the changes our beloved Smashers are undergoing for the next installment. You can view the entire Nintendo Direct right here:
Revealed Features
A challenger from the shadows approaches.
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS launches this summer, and Super Smash Bros for Wii U will be in stores by winter of this year.
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- Kirby’s new side special is Hammer Flip. It seems to work similar to King Dedede’s Jet Hammer, but don’t let it charge up for too long: it will leave Kirby very vulnerable! His Final Smash is now the Ultra Sword. It works similarly to Ike's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
- King Dedede now only throws Gordos.
- Lucario’s Mega Evolution makes an appearance this time, though it is uncertain how the transformation is triggered.
- Olimar now can only have three Pikmin do his bidding at a time, meaning his tether recovery has now changed to Winged Pikmin. The more Pikmin Olimar has out, the heavier he becomes. Also, Pikmin are now plucked in a specific order: red, yellow, blue, white, purple, then back to red.
- Pit can no longer glide, but his Power of Flight recovery special makes up for it by being very easy to use. Power of Flight may also launch Pit in any direction the player chooses. Pit’s Final Smash is now the Three Sacred Treasures.
- Rosalina’s Final Smash is the Power Star. The Power Star takes center stage, and launching hundreds of tiny stars out at her opponents.
- Little Mac’s specials are Straight Lunge, Jolt Haymaker, Rising Uppercut, and Slip Counter. He also sports his “Wireframe” Mac look as an alternate costume.
- Villager’s Final Smash is Dream home, where Tom Nook, Timmy, and Tommy build a house that launches players into the air. Sadly, it looks like it’s lights out for Tom Nook in this round of Smash.
- Wii Fit Trainer’s two specials were explained. Deep Breathing help her/him build up her/his attack power, making knockback and power go up with each breath. This leaves Wii Fit Trainer extremely vulnerable, though. Sun Salutation acts as a projectile move, sending a burst of light forwards.
- Mega Man's Final Smash will be he and four other Mega Man forms blasting a huge beam.
- Yoshi returns, and stands more upright, making him stronger and more versatile.
Yoshi stands more upright this time.
- There are no more form changes in Super Smash Bros.
- Samus’ Final Smash Remains unchanged, other than losing her armor to become Zero Suit Samus not returning.
- Zero Suit Samus zeroes in and returns with her athletic physique, as well as her trademark speed. This time, she is given jet boots for a better recovery, and beefed up attack power.
Zero Suit Samus with her jet boots in the new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Zelda’s new down special is the Phantom Slash, where she summons the Phantom from Spirit Tracks to deal a devastating sword slashing attack. It can also be used to block moves made by your opponents. Careful – it can be reflected back at you!
- Sheik appears on the scene and is now her own character. She has two new attacks: Burst Grenade and Bouncing Fish. Burst Grenade works eerily close to Snake’s grenade. Bouncing Fish is Sheiks new down special, giving her an acrobatic kick with the heel of her foot.
Sheik in the new Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Charizard fires it up and will now will take his own spot, while Pokemon Trainer seems to be no-more. What does this mean for Squirtle and Ivysaur? Sadly, it looks like they’re going to be one-hit wonders. Charizard will also feature his Mega Evolution X. It’s currently unknown if it’s his Final Smash.
- Greninja makes a splash as Smash Bros.’ newest fighter. He’s very quick, and has phenomenal jumping height. His Water Shuriken is one of his special moves, as well as Substitute. He also appears to have a teleportation move, as well as a water-based recovery.
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS launches this summer, and Super Smash Bros for Wii U will be in stores by winter of this year.
iDOWN is a Walt Disney World Cast Member, a Nintendo-enthusiast, and an extremely casual Marth and Ness main. You can contact him for anything on his Twitter, @PlayerOneiDOWN.
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