The "8-Player" Debate

[mista_mista]

8 players just won't work in brawl, even though it did have potential.

 

[chalupa]

8 player would be very fun but need EXTREAMLY massive levels. like hyrule temple times 2. also if you have played bomberman 93 on the wii, you would know it supports 8 player 4 wii/classic
4 gamecube.

 

[Red Exodus]

Maybe 6, I would love to see 8 players but I doubt it will *ever* happen.

 

[InfiniteFalco1337]

Eh, alot of lag, unless they could make a mode where characters where less complex looking in the game for 8 player matches, that would reduce the lag, however i would be against 8 player matches if the lag would ruin the game, for online play u would need fast internet to work it good without it lagging.

 

[Kazuya]

hhmm, i wouldn't mind having 5 or 6... But, 8 would be a little too hectic.

 

[pesticide]

IMO 8-players = bad

there would just be too many people on the screen at one time! and i've never heard the "too much level, not enough players" saying on ANY level (except hyrule temple)

 

[Red Exodus]

I could picture some insane stuff happening.

Some guy could picking up a green shell and smash throw it at the other 7 players and send them all flying!

 

[MiraiGen]

I could picture some insane stuff happening.

Some guy could picking up a green shell and smash throw it at the other 7 players and send them all flying!

1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
1up!

 

[beebee]

Even though 8 players would never be on wifi, It would be pretty sweet to have a 8 player brawl.
Just imagine 8 players in a part like Kirby's fountain.

 

[Red Exodus]

Good ol' Mario Bros.

 

[King_cobra3600]

8 players would be the"berries"

 

[Miharu]

It'd be nice, yes, but I just don't picture it happening for Brawl. It's already pretty hectic with 4.

Now imagine this. 4 ICs, except that each Ice Climber is being controlled individually. Now imagine this on a stage like FD. Not too big anymore, is it? Eight players would be a bit crowded, even if they do increase stage sizes.

 

[Bombco101]

They may exceed only going up to level 9 this time.

 

[Ensee]

Yes, it would lag way too much.

 

[Icy_Eagle]

Maybe it would be possible to use 4 gc controllers and 4 classic controllers since the classic ones connect to the wiimote. They have the same buttons with the classic having an extra - button and a home button ( + and start are really the same)
Even if it would be "too hectic" it would be fun to have the option to play 8 at the same time. If it is too hectic you could just keep on playing 4pl. or 1-1 or whatever you play.

 

[Captain Smashie]

4v4 teams would rock. way tactics

also...

how about:
offline only
2 wiis connected
2 tvs
big levels
=
absolutely no reason why it wouldn't work

 

[Red Exodus]

Maybe ... you never know...

 

[FiErCe_oNi]

well, sounds awsome. i would only support it if it had some sort of feature for online play that allows you to alter what your screen is focusing on, so you're not being forced to watch annoying noobs stretch the screen constantly and denying everyone of vision of whats going on in the game.

 

[Red Exodus]

That's true, even in hyrule temple someone always manages to stretch the screen =S

 

[Whirlwind]

ok its a good idea at the start of the day you know more fun but at the end of the day Theres ONLY 4 PORTS FOR controllers :D

Allow me to reiterate. We are talking about the Wii. The wii has connectivity for 8 controllers. 4 wiimotes, and four gc controllers.

you argument is irrelavent.

 

[Whirlwind]

Eh, alot of lag, unless they could make a mode where characters where less complex looking in the game for 8 player matches, that would reduce the lag, however i would be against 8 player matches if the lag would ruin the game, for online play u would need fast internet to work it good without it lagging.

All we are talking about is the possibility of 8 players. Regardless of whether you like it or not, I would LOVE to have the OPTION of 8 players. As for the fast internet connection, the wii supports BROADBAND ONLY. there you go.

EVEN if they forgo more than 4 players, i absolutely MUST have online play!!! Nintendo has frustrated me to no end with their lack of action. All my Playstation and xbox friends get it, why not me?

 

[ThatGuy]

FFA's are already insane enough with 4 players, how would 8 players be fun? Maybe if I was drunk with 8 buddies, then yeah...but it's more like a 'Mash-a-quick-and-stong-attack-and-hope-you-don't-get-hit' mode.

I didn't read the whole thread so if that issue was addressed with a new idea, then sorry about that. But judging from the size of the levels I saw on the SSBB trailer, 8 player ANYTHING looks like a terrible idea.

 

[Red Exodus]

I'm not a supporter or anything but you never know, I am pretty sure people said the same thing when they saw SSB64. The only good fighting game with 4 people was Power Stone for Sega Genesis (I think) most gamers probably said "4 people? WTF? Some fighting game..."

8 player could be an immmense success or a colossal failure, just like 4 player started out.

 

[FiErCe_oNi]

well, its not like 8 player mode would destroy the whole game. if there is 8 player and it is a failure, it doesnt change the fact that you dont have to play 8 player (like turning items off, turning pause off, changing random stage select)

 

[Red Exodus]

True, you could always just turn the other 4 players off and make it 4 player, just like normal. I don't know, even 6 is stretching it, I doubt SSB will ever go over 4 players.

 

[Peppers]

not that u wuld but rite now on the game cube teams match on lots of lvls are extremely hectic and with moves like ganons dair u could possibly freeze the wii if 5 ganons r more are playin on a map like FD

 

[Red Exodus]

I doubt it would freeze that easily, after all Wii is a little more powerful than Gamecube.

 

[Zink]

Whirlwind... the wiimote isn't going to be used for gameplay. Closest you can get is maybe using classic controllers. Online has lag, and there's no port for a system link, unless it's USB, wich would be really odd. Plus, try a 4 player match with all ICs now... un-fun. It's sooo hectic and random that most of the skill is removed.

 

[Red Exodus]

Lol I loved FFA IC matches, plus rep for bringing back good memories.

P.S. I'm in a good mood so just as long as you(anyone) don't piss me off you can get + rep, that goes for everyone.

 

[jigglyppuff8]

IMO
Pros: jigglypuff vs. mario, luigi, peach, bowser, wario, donkey kong, and yoshi.
more costumes
able to take up the space on Corneria and Hyrule Temple.
Cons: lag
designing the costumes without making them look ********
no skill required (just dodge and let them kill each other until one is left.)

 

[Red Exodus]

Lol Jigs, it would take skill to survive in the first place unless everyone shouts " PILE MARIO!"

 

[Bombco101]

Lol!!! Red

 

[jigglyppuff8]

Lol Jigs, it would take skill to survive in the first place unless everyone shouts " PILE MARIO!"

Who said anything about them being human?

 

[MetalLuigi1209]

They will need a pretty big stage to support an even match between 8 players. If Brawl has a stage suitable for this, then why not?

 

[Falco&Victory]

Allow me to reiterate. We are talking about the Wii. The wii has connectivity for 8 controllers. 4 wiimotes, and four gc controllers.

you argument is irrelavent.

Allow me to retaliate. The game will not be played with wii remotes. It will be either played with the classic controllers or GC. Want a link? Here.

 

[P3L!C@N]

Allow me to retaliate. The game will not be played with wii remotes. It will be either played with the classic controllers or GC. Want a link? Here.

^^^That would've been a really good point/burn if you had viable proof, but google.com isn't enough proof for your point.

At least you tried...

Try harder next time.

 

[beebee]

^^^That would've been a really good point/burn if you had viable proof, but google.com isn't enough proof for your point.

At least you tried...

Try harder next time.

I saw a quote on Nintendo.com a while back that said "don't throw you gc controllers away" because they were going to make playable with it.

 

[CHUK]

Bad idea, I cant imagine the horror of Doc's voice.....

 

[Nietendodude]

This is brawl with 14 players on teams

mario team- Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Shadow, and yoshi

Axem Ranger X- guys with axes (x5)

Koopa bros- the ninga turtles (x4)

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/363800

go to scenes and find "The Big Brawl" and watch from there

to skip text press the space bar.

 

[bluebomber22]

Allow me to retaliate. The game will not be played with wii remotes. It will be either played with the classic controllers or GC. Want a link? Here.

This would have been a good point except for the fact that the classic controllers connect through the wiimotes. so it is possible to connect 4 GC controllers and 4VC controllers