GhostYB
Smash Apprentice
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So I made this thread to support the Bandai Namco characters as dlc for ultimate. (If there's a thread like this already, let me know i'll take this down.) I wanna be clear that I do think we will get a Namco rep. as dlc. For 2 reasons, Bandai Namco is helping out with this project again, It's likely that we'll see some kind of Namco representation like we did in smash 4. Going into that Pacman was the only character we got to represent Namco, he was a no brainer though, basically a lock in. Not saying that was a bad thing but I felt like there was a lot of missed opportunities and ideas that could've been built in that factor. Plus, it seems like we're getting 2 or more reps for every 3rd party. We got 2 for Sega and 3 for Capcom, 3 Konami and there's credible sources that we're getting another Square enix character. So this leaves Namco with just 1 rep, I don't think that make sense. Here are some characters that I think these characters would be great for the game and would fit in pretty well. (Note: I do not think spirits deconfirm fighters) I can't think of a lot of Namco characters when I think about them for a pick in smash but here are the ones that I think are unique and popular enough to make it in. Not in order btw.
-Llyod Irving: Llyod is from Tales of Symphonia, a really popular game in Japan. Lloyd is most recognizable in the western audience though. It's been around since 1995 and had 16 games, core titles. It's very successful and he is a known character in gaming, most playing his game on this gamecube back in the day. Lloyd was also in Smash Flash 1 & 2 and many got attached and loved this character. Plus it's confirmed that Tales of Vesperia is coming to switch, which I think increases his chances. He can use melee attacks like in ssf2 and use some of his moves like Sonic Thrust and Sword Rain and make it into a moveset. I think he has a 80% chance of making it.
-Heihachi (or Jin) I feel like I don't have to explain this one too much. Heihachi is from Tekken. One of the biggest fighting game franchises of all time. It's extremely popular in the fighting game community and is still played by many many people to this day. Literally has more sales than any fighting game and it influenced 3d fighting games since it launched in 1994. Namco and Nintendo has a really good relationship as well, so I don't see a worry about Nintendo picking characters and whatnot. Plus, the biggest thing is that Sakurai actually considered Heihachi, but didn't end up adding him because he didn't know how he would implement his moveset. And we had a mii costume for him. Despite all this Heihachi is used in a lot of promotion for Tekken, being Namco's biggest fighting game on the market. (However, I wouldn't be surprised if I see them going with Jin instead.) 98%.
-Taizo Hori (Dig Dug) This one I'm not too sure about. But there's definitely a chance he could appear as a figher. Dig Dug was very popular in Japan and the west when the arcade machines were out and it was on a couple of home consoles before he got booted. Appearing on the Atari and some PCs, this could help revive his series and I do not think Namco would not consider doing that. However, Dig Dug hasn't been relevant in a while and I'm not sure if many gamers from today would know who he his, he's a retro character. He could have a cool moveset, Sakurai always comes up with new moves for characters or even new movesets, since he's been doing it since Smash 64. Honestly, I really can't tell how likely he his. I'd say 50% out of 100.
-The Prince (Katamari Damacy) Honestly, I don't think this one will get in as much as the other characters, but I really want this addition. The Prince is from Katamari Damacy, a 3d puzzle game that released in 2004. Real reason I think he could make it is because of Katamari Damacy Reroll on the switch. Just the thought about it many me realize how perfect he'd be for smash, from the way he looks and how he plays in his games. It would be cool to see him roll people with a big ball and they get stuck on the ground like Inklings side-b. He could you his ball to recover and as a projectile. It's just neat to think about the possibilities and what Sakurai would do to these characters and how they'd play in smash. Still, he has a chance. Anyways, I'd say he has like a 30% chance. Not too likely but very cool idea.
-Klonoa Klonoa seems like an obvious pick at first but they're are many thing holding him back from the spotlight, However that doesn't mean he would'nt fit in at all. He's an anthropomorphic mammal that ressembles a cat or a rabbit or something, perfect for smash! His moveset can be really unique being a picking you up and throwing you everywhere type of fighter, with some basic attacks like punches and kicks. I do admit the inflating part of his moves has to be tweeked quite a bit but can still be incorporated well. He's very popular, requested by many many people and Artsy Omni did his first Smash 4 render on him. However, his games kinda flopped as of lately. With the remake that was on the Wii basically failing, Namco decided not to do the other sequels because it would be too expensive, therefore making them uncertain what to do with this character as he was even dropped from crossovers, such as Project X Zone. There's some that I've missed but I'll let you guys decide on who those are. It's unclear to know if Bandai Namco would even request Klonoa to be a fighter in Smash, but he is very memoriable. Just not iconic enough. He's really unique though and has a dedicated fanbase. Maybe something can come out of that. I'd say he has a 50% chance of making it tbvh.
KOS-MOS: I really think KOS-MOS has a chance in getting in. She's from Xenosaga, an RPG made by Monolift and BN. She has a great design for Smash IMO, she a great fighter in her games and is the main character. She's appeared in a few crossovers with Nintendo, with projects like Project X Zone and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, appearing as a rare blade. She's not as popular as like, Heihachi per say but she has a really dedicated fan base and I know it'll blow people's minds if she got in as character. It wouldn't be too hard coming up with a moveset for her, she could use moves like her R-Cannon, G-Shot, D Tooth, Ice Crest, F -Scythe etc. Anyway, I think she has a real good shot of making it as a character, I think she has a 80% of making it.
What do you think, will we see another Namco rep?
So I made this thread to support the Bandai Namco characters as dlc for ultimate. (If there's a thread like this already, let me know i'll take this down.) I wanna be clear that I do think we will get a Namco rep. as dlc. For 2 reasons, Bandai Namco is helping out with this project again, It's likely that we'll see some kind of Namco representation like we did in smash 4. Going into that Pacman was the only character we got to represent Namco, he was a no brainer though, basically a lock in. Not saying that was a bad thing but I felt like there was a lot of missed opportunities and ideas that could've been built in that factor. Plus, it seems like we're getting 2 or more reps for every 3rd party. We got 2 for Sega and 3 for Capcom, 3 Konami and there's credible sources that we're getting another Square enix character. So this leaves Namco with just 1 rep, I don't think that make sense. Here are some characters that I think these characters would be great for the game and would fit in pretty well. (Note: I do not think spirits deconfirm fighters) I can't think of a lot of Namco characters when I think about them for a pick in smash but here are the ones that I think are unique and popular enough to make it in. Not in order btw.
-Llyod Irving: Llyod is from Tales of Symphonia, a really popular game in Japan. Lloyd is most recognizable in the western audience though. It's been around since 1995 and had 16 games, core titles. It's very successful and he is a known character in gaming, most playing his game on this gamecube back in the day. Lloyd was also in Smash Flash 1 & 2 and many got attached and loved this character. Plus it's confirmed that Tales of Vesperia is coming to switch, which I think increases his chances. He can use melee attacks like in ssf2 and use some of his moves like Sonic Thrust and Sword Rain and make it into a moveset. I think he has a 80% chance of making it.
-Heihachi (or Jin) I feel like I don't have to explain this one too much. Heihachi is from Tekken. One of the biggest fighting game franchises of all time. It's extremely popular in the fighting game community and is still played by many many people to this day. Literally has more sales than any fighting game and it influenced 3d fighting games since it launched in 1994. Namco and Nintendo has a really good relationship as well, so I don't see a worry about Nintendo picking characters and whatnot. Plus, the biggest thing is that Sakurai actually considered Heihachi, but didn't end up adding him because he didn't know how he would implement his moveset. And we had a mii costume for him. Despite all this Heihachi is used in a lot of promotion for Tekken, being Namco's biggest fighting game on the market. (However, I wouldn't be surprised if I see them going with Jin instead.) 98%.
-Taizo Hori (Dig Dug) This one I'm not too sure about. But there's definitely a chance he could appear as a figher. Dig Dug was very popular in Japan and the west when the arcade machines were out and it was on a couple of home consoles before he got booted. Appearing on the Atari and some PCs, this could help revive his series and I do not think Namco would not consider doing that. However, Dig Dug hasn't been relevant in a while and I'm not sure if many gamers from today would know who he his, he's a retro character. He could have a cool moveset, Sakurai always comes up with new moves for characters or even new movesets, since he's been doing it since Smash 64. Honestly, I really can't tell how likely he his. I'd say 50% out of 100.
-The Prince (Katamari Damacy) Honestly, I don't think this one will get in as much as the other characters, but I really want this addition. The Prince is from Katamari Damacy, a 3d puzzle game that released in 2004. Real reason I think he could make it is because of Katamari Damacy Reroll on the switch. Just the thought about it many me realize how perfect he'd be for smash, from the way he looks and how he plays in his games. It would be cool to see him roll people with a big ball and they get stuck on the ground like Inklings side-b. He could you his ball to recover and as a projectile. It's just neat to think about the possibilities and what Sakurai would do to these characters and how they'd play in smash. Still, he has a chance. Anyways, I'd say he has like a 30% chance. Not too likely but very cool idea.
-Klonoa Klonoa seems like an obvious pick at first but they're are many thing holding him back from the spotlight, However that doesn't mean he would'nt fit in at all. He's an anthropomorphic mammal that ressembles a cat or a rabbit or something, perfect for smash! His moveset can be really unique being a picking you up and throwing you everywhere type of fighter, with some basic attacks like punches and kicks. I do admit the inflating part of his moves has to be tweeked quite a bit but can still be incorporated well. He's very popular, requested by many many people and Artsy Omni did his first Smash 4 render on him. However, his games kinda flopped as of lately. With the remake that was on the Wii basically failing, Namco decided not to do the other sequels because it would be too expensive, therefore making them uncertain what to do with this character as he was even dropped from crossovers, such as Project X Zone. There's some that I've missed but I'll let you guys decide on who those are. It's unclear to know if Bandai Namco would even request Klonoa to be a fighter in Smash, but he is very memoriable. Just not iconic enough. He's really unique though and has a dedicated fanbase. Maybe something can come out of that. I'd say he has a 50% chance of making it tbvh.
KOS-MOS: I really think KOS-MOS has a chance in getting in. She's from Xenosaga, an RPG made by Monolift and BN. She has a great design for Smash IMO, she a great fighter in her games and is the main character. She's appeared in a few crossovers with Nintendo, with projects like Project X Zone and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, appearing as a rare blade. She's not as popular as like, Heihachi per say but she has a really dedicated fan base and I know it'll blow people's minds if she got in as character. It wouldn't be too hard coming up with a moveset for her, she could use moves like her R-Cannon, G-Shot, D Tooth, Ice Crest, F -Scythe etc. Anyway, I think she has a real good shot of making it as a character, I think she has a 80% of making it.
What do you think, will we see another Namco rep?
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