Smash 3DS The strangest thing I've ever felt in Smash Bros...

[smashbrolink]

Guys, I think there might be something horribly, dreadfully wrong with me.

Earlier today, I was doing some 1vs1's with the CPU's in the demo, to determine which ones had the most difficult AI.

Link, ironically my best character, felt like he was the dumbest, yet also the smartest.
He didn't punish many, if any, of the same wide openings I left for other CPU's to exploit.
Mario and Pikachu frequently take the time to roll around to my backside and nail me with a Smash Attack if I hit their shield with both hits of my forward Smash, and Link doesn't do that.
He did, however, do a lot less of the wide-open smash attacks that the quicker NPC's do. He felt like he was playing far more cautiously.

But earlier, in the course of my investigations, I felt something that I never thought I'd feel after defeating a character in Smash...

Shame.

I feel SHAME, when I kick the crap out of the Villager.

In free-for-alls, for some reason, it didn't bug me at all to fight him.
Often, I made him a target, just to get his perpetually-smiling creepy little face out of the way.

But during the 1vs1, after defeating him even more easily than I did Link, and after looking at the forms many of his moves take, I've made a horrifying realization...

I'm beating a child, guys.
I've been absolutely destroying a little kid, who carries around household items, [and one very strange little rocket creature] in a desperate attempt to form an arsenal adequate enough to keep himself from being KILLED by people who can skewer, electrocute, fry, and blow up things with a simple flick of their wrists.

This tiny, average little kid from one strange little nowhere town, is fighting swords, fangs, bombs and many much more horrifying things and people, with bowling balls, umbrellas, plants and fireworks...

And I'm one of the monsters he's fighting against!T_T
I feel BAD about beating up this kid...
And that frightens me more than any movie I've ever seen.XD

Has Smash ever made you experience a feeling or something else that you've never really felt from a video game before?

 

[Overtaken]

He's also a sociopathic axe-murderer, so don't feel so bad.

 

[smashbrolink]

He's also a sociopathic axe-murderer, so don't feel so bad.

Everyone says it.
Villager himself denies it.

 

[KaZe_DaRKWIND]

Actually considering he's mayor of a town he's not a child. However Ness is a child and he's been in every game. Toon Link, Kirby, And I think even Diddy Kong are also all children.

 

[smashbrolink]

Actually considering he's mayor of a town he's not a child. However Ness is a child and he's been in every game. Toon Link is also a child. Diddy Kong is too I think.

He's also the only human in a town of animals that voted him into it and make him work for it.
It's practically forced labor on the kid.XD
Still a kid, since the town is such easy living compared to some of the other worlds in the Nintendo universe.XD

Ness is a psychic that can make meteors rain from the sky with his mind.
Toon Link is just a slightly more colorful and shorter version of Link, meaning he's also an elf with a sword that can skewer a tiny kid with an umbrella.
Diddy's a monkey with an exploding pop-gun, rocket barrels, and I'm fairly certain he keeps those banana's up his butt so they're likely diseased...
Oh, and his last special has him leaping onto your FACE and tossing you across the room...horrifying stuff.XD

 

[KaZe_DaRKWIND]

Still a kid, since the town is such easy living compared to some of the other worlds in the Nintendo universe.XD

How does that make him a kid. He has moved out of his house which likely makes him an adult, he is mayor of a town which likely makes him an adult, and he is able to buy a house which likely makes him an adult.

I love arguing pointless things

 

[Ganonthegreat]

Kids don't have mortgages, and sane people don't have those eyes or an axe in their pocket.

 

[Raijinken]

It's self-defense, you are legally justified under US law.

 

[smashbrolink]

How does that make him a kid. He has moved out of his house which likely makes him an adult, he is mayor of a town which likely makes him an adult, and he is able to buy a house which likely makes him an adult.
I love arguing pointless things

There's an entire creepy pasta/video somewhere proving he's likely a kidnapping victim forced to run that town and his authority is only a guise to keep him chained to their society...
Poor thing...

It's self-defense, you are legally justified under US law.

Last I checked, the various stages of the Smash Universe don't fall under the United States...XD

Kids don't have mortgages, and sane people don't have those eyes or an axe in their pocket.

No...
But a kidnapping victim who has various duties including chopping down trees in the village might have both of those things...

 

[KaZe_DaRKWIND]

There's an entire Youtube video from Game Theory proving he's likely a kidnapping victim forced to run that town and his authority is only a guise to keep him chained to their society...
Poor thing...

If that's what Game Theory thinks that's even more proof he's an adult.

Can't stand Game Theory.

 

[Deleted member]

I'd by lying if I said I didn't feel bad for beating on certain characters in previous games. For example, I really hate Star KOing Pichu in Melee just because of how adorably sad his death cry is.

"PICHU PI-CHUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
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I'm not looking forward to fighting Jigglypuff players online this time just because of how much cuter she is in this game.

Last I checked, the various stages of the Smash Universe don't fall under the United States...XD

I think Boxing Right might considering Little Mac is from the Bronx.

 

[Substitution]

Then I hope God is on your side when you have to fight Ness.

 

[smashbrolink]

Kids don't have mortgages, and sane people don't have those eyes or an axe in their pocket.

If that's what Game Theory thinks that's even more proof he's an adult.

Can't stand Game Theory.

I think I might have been wrong about Game Theory being the one to have published it.
If I find the source I'll let ya know.

 

[LordVacation]

I wouldn't feel bad.

Just... look at his empty face...

Some things deserve to be killed O_O

 

[smashbrolink]

I'd by lying if I said I didn't feel bad for beating on certain characters in previous games. For example, I really hate Star KOing Pichu in Melee just because of how adorably sad his death cry is.

"PICHU PI-CHUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
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I'm not looking forward to fighting Jigglypuff players online this time just because of how much cuter she is in this game.


I think Boxing Right might considering Little Mac is from the Bronx.

Sand Bag, from the Smash Universe, was in his training gym in the reveal trailer...
If he's really from any sort of Bronx, it's a smash universe equivalent.XD

 

[Jahnathan]

You feel bad for villager who is a grown ass man, but not for Toon Link? That little **** is 10 years old

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I feel like my heart will break if I ever have to fight against Rosalina, but it's going to be an inevitable dilemma; I've had to race against her a lot in Mario Kart 8.

 

[Wintropy]

He's the democratically elected representative of an entire town, I'm sure he's okay to be involved in this thing.

There's also Ness and Toon Link, of course. And Pikachu and Duck Hunt if you're concerned about animal abuse.

 

[Enderwoman]

To me the Villager is supposed to represent any age you want...cause you know, he's supposed to be you.

Also why do you not feel bad for beating up Toon Link, Ness or any of the unevolved Pokemon D:

 

[PikaSamus]

He's the democratically elected representative of an entire town, I'm sure he's okay to be involved in this thing.

There's also Ness and Toon Link, of course. And Pikachu and Duck Hunt if you're concerned about animal abuse.

In New Leaf, you can say that you're not the real mayor, but Isabelle pretty much forces you into it.

 

[Wintropy]

In New Leaf, you can say that you're not the real mayor, but Isabelle pretty much forces you into it.

Democracy works in mysterious ways. ;P

 

[Hayzie]

Gonna have to go with N/A with this one.

 

[marvel b]

i only had shame when in melee(after a few month hiatus),i was mewtwo fighting a level one random.it became pichu. pretty sure i murdered a baby pikachu that day!

 

[PikaSamus]

i only had shame when in melee(after a few month hiatus),i was mewtwo fighting a level one random.it became pichu. pretty sure i murdered a baby pikachu that day!

It's officially classified as a baby Pokémon, so yes, you did.

 

[DougX]

I'd by lying if I said I didn't feel bad for beating on certain characters in previous games. For example, I really hate Star KOing Pichu in Melee just because of how adorably sad his death cry is.

"PICHU PI-CHUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"​

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I get a similar feeling when I do that to Pikachu in some of the Smash Bros games. Pikachu also has some cute sound cries.

 

[Oz37]

While I am extremely prone to over thinking simple things in this fashion, I don't really have a problem with this one. Smash Bros is Looney Tunes like in that no one dies. Bazookas to the face are merely a punch line. Axe waving maniacs are for giggles. Additionally, the fights are good natured contests. Even villains stand by and clap politely for the winners (also proving that everyone made it out of the fight in one piece). So, no, I don't have an issue beating up a cartoon kid who also enjoys dropping bowling balls on my head, shooting me with a slingshot, and riding a rocket/hydrant creature to blow me up. It's all fun and games, and no one really gets hurt. ^__^

 

[UnsuspectingVillager]

I love KO'ing some people on Smash. For instance: Peach, she is just so obnoxious, I love meteor smashing her into the pit. It makes me feel good, if that sounds sane lol.

 

[marvel b]

It's officially classified as a baby Pokémon, so yes, you did.

*in fry's voice*"wait a minute,i'm the baby-puncher"
*in foreign languages*"he a-knows too much, eliminate-iru!"
*batman's voice*"where is he!!!???pichu!!!???"
*in sakurai's post*"pichu is cut because of baby-punching"
*my voice*"i really need to see a doctor about this...."
*dr mario's voice*"it's a-me! mario!"
*demonic voice*"trust him,he be a doctor!"
*goku's voice*"NNNNOOOOOIOOIOIIOOOOOOOOUUU!!?-"
*paps forehead,wake up next to computer* okey,i'm back.i wonder why??
*mr torque voice*
BECAUSE....REASONS

 

[Sobreviviente]

Animal Abuse
Spot dodge that peta!!!

 

[Khao]

i only had shame when in melee(after a few month hiatus),i was mewtwo fighting a level one random.it became pichu. pretty sure i murdered a baby pikachu that day!

Don't worry, according to Pokémon, it's okay to force others into a fight as long as they love you.

 

[Tumbleweed Tuner]

Keep your voices down or Samus will get worked up about children again!

 

[PikaSamus]

Keep your voices down or Samus will get worked up about children again!

They'll start following her around like confused children!

 

[Overtaken]

pretty sure i murdered a baby pikachu that day!

No, it just..... Fainted.....yeah, it fainted, little guy'll be ok.





YOU KILLED BLUE'S RATICATE

 

[Enigma14]

Captain Falcon committed genocide to look flashy in his entry for Subspace and in his reveal trailer almost punched a 15 year old girl in the face, point blank with a universe destroying punch.

Don't get me started on Lil Mac's intro trailer, where he should have broken his wrist on Samus' armor.

 

[UnsuspectingVillager]

Captain Falcon committed genocide to look flashy in his entry for Subspace and in his reveal trailer almost punched a 15 year old girl in the face, point blank with a universe destroying punch.

Don't get me started on Lil Mac's intro trailer, where he should have broken his wrist on Samus' armor.

lol, and when at 0:41 he just deflects the sword. That made me laugh

 

[Fire Tactician]

I feel a little bad battling the Duck Hunt dog. Unlike the Pokémon he's not a magical creature- he's someone's pet.

 

[Enigma14]

If you think about it enough, half the adult cast can beat on (space)animals or children (from other timelines). So don't feel too bad about playing the game. They come back just fine on those recovery projectile or turn into dolls/trophies.

 

[JamietheAuraUser]

It's all fun and games in Smash Bros! Smash battles are like overdramatic sparring matches, so gratuitous explosions are just the punch line. Besides, obviously everyone comes out of it okay. In Brawl, everyone's a living trophy, and even if you argue that they're not then obviously they have a healing machine of some variety because everyone seems to be fine after being exploded/having heavy objects dropped on them/being ground into the dirt by high heels/being drilled by rotating spikes/being stabbed/etc. I mean you've got to imagine that some of those hits have to break ribs, but they come back just fine on the next stock and are obviously perfectly okay when they're clapping for the winner at the end of the match.

Besides, since it's now officially confirmed that whoever organizes the Super Smash Bros. tournaments sends invitations out by mail (which even before the confirmation had been a common fan theory), you're presumably allowed to just refuse. And did you see how happy Villager was, running off down the road after getting that invitation?

 

[Enigma14]

And did you see how happy Villager was, running off down the road after getting that invitation?

Well yeah. He has to grind that axe on something besides trees.

 

[Gidy]

Villager is the next Jeff the Killer. I'm serious.

It's okay, Mario will bring justice!