Super FOG
Smash Journeyman
Everyone knows that SSBB doesn't make a real use of Wiimote sensors, but I think that things will gonna be different with Wii U Game Pad in Super Smash Bros. 4 due the controller touchscreen.
Of course, it may be that the controller will be used only for playing without TV when you're playing alone. But anyone that knows how the controller works can think many things beside this. I think, for example, in the "assimetric gameplay" thing.
-Four players are having a Free-for-all while a fifth player with the Game Pad interacts on the match making items appear with random touches on screen or controlling stage enviroiments;
-There was a Pictochat stage on Brawl, in the new Smash installment, it should have a Swapnote stage where the Game Pad player make platforms and walls by making doodles on controller's touchscreen;
-In 1x1 context, the Game Pad player should be able to act as a refree, watching the match in an own screen and being able to pause or suspend the match in any case, while this feature is not allowed for players in match;
-During online play, the Game Pad camera and microphone could be used for video and vocie chating while the player plays with another controller (probably, the Pro Contoller or Wiimote formations). And also, the single-player modes should support Miiverse, allowing to players suspend the game and post a message about certain parts of game on Miiverse board;
-As a bonus feature, the Game Pad player can be able to rotate the camera and take snapshots at any moment and without inferferring the current match on TV screen.
Of course, it may be that the controller will be used only for playing without TV when you're playing alone. But anyone that knows how the controller works can think many things beside this. I think, for example, in the "assimetric gameplay" thing.
-Four players are having a Free-for-all while a fifth player with the Game Pad interacts on the match making items appear with random touches on screen or controlling stage enviroiments;
-There was a Pictochat stage on Brawl, in the new Smash installment, it should have a Swapnote stage where the Game Pad player make platforms and walls by making doodles on controller's touchscreen;
-In 1x1 context, the Game Pad player should be able to act as a refree, watching the match in an own screen and being able to pause or suspend the match in any case, while this feature is not allowed for players in match;
-During online play, the Game Pad camera and microphone could be used for video and vocie chating while the player plays with another controller (probably, the Pro Contoller or Wiimote formations). And also, the single-player modes should support Miiverse, allowing to players suspend the game and post a message about certain parts of game on Miiverse board;
-As a bonus feature, the Game Pad player can be able to rotate the camera and take snapshots at any moment and without inferferring the current match on TV screen.
. I think a return of Melee's camera mode using the gamepad would be cool as well. The gameplay could also allow for each player to make secret stage and character picks before the start of the match which could be interesting.
