Not so much disappointed, just underwhelmed so far.
When it comes to newcomers:
- Not a fan of Splatoon, but we all knew it was coming.
- Not into Metroid, but he was popular despite being too big. I still think he looks really silly now but hopefully fans are happy with it.
- Easy echo, sure.
- Didn't want them but I'm interested in trying them out they seem pretty cool.
- Echo, whatever, looks cool.
- We all knew he was gonna be in but hopefully he's it until the inevitable DLC FE character(s)...sigh.
- The only newcomer thus far that I wanted and was excited for.
- Not into Animal Crossing, kinda wish she was just an echo instead of semi clone but I guess they really had to put work into her if they want AC players to try out smash / promote new game.
With my most wanted character
probably deconfirmed, and the most likely characters being more that im not interested in, this is the weakest set of newcomers in MY opinion, but it seems I'm in the minority thinking this, but thats fine. I'm not salty really I'm glad to see most people enjoy them.
Then outside of newcomers, the balloon knockback seems stupid, Bayo will never be nerfed enough to not be a top 5 character (they'd have to redo her to balance her properly) but at least it won't be as bad as last game...I hope, we have very few new stages.
Doesn't affect me as I don't use the color, but they removed Fire Mario? Like what lol. Not just leaving the 8 colors and then adding more costumes baffles me, really just a dumb idea when they take so little effort.
I'm hopeful for the story mode and maybe more outfits/costumes down the road or in base game.
But disappointed? Hell no. We may end up with near 80 characters (including echos and all), near 110 stages, tons of great music, and DLC to look forward to.
And while I am underwhelmed by the newcomers, my biggest wish was that they wouldn't cut anyone, and instead every character from every smash game ever is back, that's huge, I was losing my **** during the "Everyone is here" trailer...I don't even like the Ice Climbers and I was really happy they were back. Can't wait to play as Pokemon Trainer and Wolf again!