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Lacking diversity in their moveset isn't true at all. I honestly would say he has the most options in the game, compared to majority of the roster. He has answers for almost anything in the game, the problem is that most players don't seem to know which is applicable in a given scenario.They don't suck, that's for sure. But I believe it's the lack of diversity the moveset offers is why people hate them. He's a one trick pony that has a very strong, simple trick; I've won 1v1 freeplays (not elite, I'm not a Belmont main) blindfolded, just by mashing B and directions.
My conclusion is, at a casual or even minor competitive level, he's gonna go around with a B-button swag bag harvesting a ton of salt. At Higher levels, he's Little Mac but with projectiles and at top level..... Well, he might make a good counterpick to someone.
I didn’t say they were like Little Mac they’re far better and viable characters. I’m just saying their recovery is super gimpable and it’s one of their main weaknesses. When I’m playing a Belmont my main goal is to get them off stage and try to edgeguard and gimp them. It’s their biggest weaknessLacking diversity in their moveset isn't true at all. I honestly would say he has the most options in the game, compared to majority of the roster. He has answers for almost anything in the game, the problem is that most players don't seem to know which is applicable in a given scenario.
The Little Mac comparison honestly makes no sense to me. He has extremely safe ground and aerial options, great OOS options, and has infinitely better recovery than Little Mac, on top of having the aforementioned projectiles. Does Mac have any of this? I don't think so.
There was a Richter player that got 7th place at a major tournament. I forget which, but he was played by Whoopie (sp?)
Whomever those characters are. I'm not saying there's no one better, but I'm not really convinced there's a variety of characters that out do Belmont because of some perceived recovery issue. Especially when most of the roster's attack options simply lose to shielding when most of Belmont's attack options aren't punishable after parrying.I didn’t say they were like Little Mac they’re far better and viable characters. I’m just saying their recovery is super gimpable and it’s one of their main weaknesses. When I’m playing a Belmont my main goal is to get them off stage and try to edgeguard and gimp them. It’s their biggest weakness
I understand that they’re good characters I’m just saying they have weaknesses and aren’t top tier. As Ness I have a relatively easy time with them I just have to time their projectiles, get in, and start rushing them down and throw them offstage and start harassing them. I think they’re good characters and I’ve been beaten by good Belmont players they just have weaknesses like every other character in the game. One of them includes their recovery that I’ve exploited multiple timesWhomever those characters are. I'm not saying there's no one better, but I'm not really convinced there's a variety of characters that out do Belmont because of some perceived recovery issue. Especially when most of the roster's attack options simply lose to shielding when most of Belmont's attack options aren't punishable after parrying.
Their recovery is extremely underrated. Their Tether alone allows them to avoid interaction off stage from a relatively long distance, which is something nearly the entire roster can't do. Combined with proper use of their projectiles, it's actually not gimpable for free.
I've gotten to medium competitive level and there are counters everywhere. I don't what to do. should i swap mains. Any suggestions.They don't suck, that's for sure. But I believe it's the lack of diversity the moveset offers is why people hate them. He's a one trick pony that has a very strong, simple trick; I've won 1v1 freeplays (not elite, I'm not a Belmont main) blindfolded, just by mashing B and directions.
My conclusion is, at a casual or even minor competitive level, he's gonna go around with a B-button swag bag harvesting a ton of salt. At Higher levels, he's Little Mac but with projectiles and at top level..... Well, he might make a good counterpick to someone.
If you like the Belmont’s and you have fun playing them keep playing them. Don’t worry about elite it means nothingI've gotten to medium competitive level and there are counters everywhere. I don't what to do. should i swap mains. Any suggestions.
(almost elite 100 000 gsp away)
He has extremely safe ground,
??Does Mac have any of this? I don't think so.
It depends on what your goals are in the long term. If you intend to go to tournaments, he's probably not a good idea to solo main. He's good at getting a feel for how someone plays though (do they approach recklessly or take their time) then switch it up if you need to.should i swap mains
Thanks a lotIt depends on what your goals are in the long term. If you intend to go to tournaments, he's probably not a good idea to solo main. He's good at getting a feel for how someone plays though (do they approach recklessly or take their time) then switch it up if you need to.
For online, stick with him. Projectiles are much stronger in online fighting games and since you don't have to deal with the salt of the person you're playing, then there's no need to switch.
As for your friends, it could be a good idea to switch it up, have a few characters on the go (I personally believe that Ultimate will come down to counterpicks later on). Or offer them advice on how to deal with him.
Hope this helps
Kind of in the same boat. Love the character, how they handle, aesthetics and whatnot, just unsure if worth the investment in competitive play if all I'm gonna get in the long run is jeers for being a "spammer" and a not so great disadvantage state. But the character is just SO fun to play. I'm honestly torn over it lol.It depends on what your goals are in the long term. If you intend to go to tournaments, he's probably not a good idea to solo main. He's good at getting a feel for how someone plays though (do they approach recklessly or take their time) then switch it up if you need to.
For online, stick with him. Projectiles are much stronger in online fighting games and since you don't have to deal with the salt of the person you're playing, then there's no need to switch.
As for your friends, it could be a good idea to switch it up, have a few characters on the go (I personally believe that Ultimate will come down to counterpicks later on). Or offer them advice on how to deal with him.
Hope this helps
All the way until they dair off of your PK Thunder. Next you're going to say "Nani?!?" I personally love when my enemies throw projectiles to help me back on stage. Very thoughtful of them.Have you seen their recovery? One PK Thunder tail at 30-40% and it’s over
They play exactly like they’re supposed to play but once you get them offstage they’re barely harder to gimp than Little Mac
Way I see it is if people are complaining about spam its obviously working on them and you should keep on letting the good times roll. Obviously use your whip a lot. But if B works then use it.Kind of in the same boat. Love the character, how they handle, aesthetics and whatnot, just unsure if worth the investment in competitive play if all I'm gonna get in the long run is jeers for being a "spammer" and a not so great disadvantage state. But the character is just SO fun to play. I'm honestly torn over it lol.
It's sad just how true that is. I stomped a friend without projectiles and he still complained and said they took no skill and were carrying me. Just can't win.people are dumb. I bet you could play whole matches with literally throwing no more than 2 or 3 total projectiles and people would still complain about projectiles.
Hell, you could probably win without using any projectiles at all and people would still call the Belmonts "braindead", "degenerate", or "boring".
Play whoever you enjoy, cuz These people are hardly in the majority. whiny babies are simply the most vocal.