That's "shitting on"?
I'll always believe.
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Sakurai gives various details about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's development, DLC, & more in his recent book
- Thread starter Neoxon
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I'll always believe.
How he can say with a straight face that Smash is a party game after altering movesets and physics via updates in such subtle ways that these might never be noticed unless it's a 1vs1 environment?
If that's not him, maybe the more competitive-oriented features are implemented by the team.
If that's not him, maybe the more competitive-oriented features are implemented by the team.
Because he wants to please both sides of the spectrum. But smash is first and foremost a party game. Fin.
P.S it also one of the reasons why they hired bandai namco
I think if they really want to help casuals, they need a goddang interactive tutorial mode already. It sucks to have to explain to a new person how to play. And that's the biggest obstacle.
That was pretty obvious when Isaac was made an AT again instead of a playable fighter because GS hasn't seen a new release in about a decade.
Some discussions I had before with people over FE and how Smash helped the series grow. Some people always says it didn't help, even though Sakurai himself said so several times.
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate everything Sakurai has done. He seems very tired according to this interview. If KOS-MOS doesn't get in then oh well but I can't expect a season 2 after this. Thanks so much for making Bayonetta a thing though.... just please PLEASE buff her a bit for ultimate.
Yeah, while I'm not a fan of keeping Season Pass characters a secret (Looking at you SFV for a couple of seasons, Tekken too and DBFZ as well), it kinda makes sense for Nintendo to keep them a secret, since, honestly, Smash character reveals are an event of their own and, depending on who actually makes it, they can be really hype as fuck, With that said, I don't plan to buy the pass until I know who's coming, unless there's a good sale before that.
The promotional picks for the most part are more interesting than the internal deep dives. So ... * shrug *
The "x series NEEDS more representation" crowd is always going to be unsatisfied.
The "x series NEEDS more representation" crowd is always going to be unsatisfied.
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To be fair, Sakurai has always prioritized franchises with a future at the time. For example, F-Zero was still relevant when Captain Falcon got in. But if we had a discussion about him now, he'd be on the same level as Isaac (a requested character from a dead IP). And regarding newer characters, we can probably thank Roy for Sakurai's current stance of waiting it out for newer characters to join the fight if we go by his other quotes (Ex: We likely would have gotten Rosalina & Inkling sooner, or Spring Man & Rex in Ultimate at all, otherwise).
In the case of the former, there are just certain characters who missed their chance.
I mean he has always said that and elitists don't listen cause they think they know smash better than him.
I'm not here to say Smash cannot be a competitive fighting game, but those who ignore the whole assist trophies, spirits, etc. don't really understand Smash. Then you can play whatever you like, the game is super customizable.
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As promised, I'll update the OP with his translation corrections when they go live (as soon as I can, of course).
I was talking more about the people who say there's no beneft in promoting smaller Nintendo IPs and when I said "Smash helps them and happened with FE" they would go on saying this isn't a thing and they only need to add the biggest of the biggest. That's why I don't feel like there's much point in discussing. @ the game itself, I feel like it changed priorities to things I don't care about over what I used to like about the series, so not much I can do or talk about anymore.
Roy's game was delayed, and the Smash take on Roy as a hot blooded warrior didn't match up with how Roy acted in the actual game.
Ah, got it. Is Smash Roy still portrayed incorrectly for legacy purposes?
That's what I would guess. It may not be a big deal to some fans, but it's a big deal to Sakurai.
They localized Fire Emblem because of the success of Advance Wars.
Which once again goes to show that the Nintendo Wars series should absolutely have a Smash rep.
Oh yeah. Did you ever cite Bayonetta's sales and the increase of used games when Bayonetta got confirmed for Smash Bros. It's shame that you let them win and we lose a good member in our community.
Yep. Everyone's been telling me "Lip is too obscure, she'll never get in!" We'll what they have to say for themselves once Panel de Pon Warriors is revealed this E3!
it's going to be super weird when st falcon is a playable guest character in panel de pon warriors but i guess smash proves that cross promotion works
I mean, Battle Clash and Panel de Pon were both made by Intelligent Systems. I'm pretty sure that means that they're in the same universe.
I thought everyone knew smash was a party game first and foremost and anything else is just a bonus?
mike anderson destroys the eltorian empire, then discovers fairies and decides to help replace post-apocalyptic human society with a fairy utopia
makes sense. hard to see why no one put it together before in retrospect
This is really interesting to read; thanks for posting, Neoxon !
Very cool of him to speak candidly about development. Most people don't realize that DLC is usually a losing game. Most other devs I know assume a DLC attach rate of 5% or less — I don't know about huge series like Smash, but I don't know a single dev who wants to work on DLC; it's tough to justify.
Very cool of him to speak candidly about development. Most people don't realize that DLC is usually a losing game. Most other devs I know assume a DLC attach rate of 5% or less — I don't know about huge series like Smash, but I don't know a single dev who wants to work on DLC; it's tough to justify.
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The way Sakurai speaks about the DLC and how Nintendo typically approaches DLC makes it seem like a season two is unlikely.
Goku fans being told yet again why their dumb suggestion is dumb, this time from the horse's mouth.
Off the top of my head, he's specifically referenced Goku at least three times now (once even live, although I can't find a subtitled version.)
But Nintendo also denied the 3DS XL rumors just before launch, so that means Goku and Iron Man have bigger chances now... Just kidding. :V
Lol if only it were that simple. If anything, they'll get more loud and obnoxious about it. Some people simply aren't reasonable actors and anything other than the result they want just adds fuel to the fire no matter how reasonable the explanation.
At least the small, but vocal crowds of people asking for Ridley, K.Rool, and Waluigi are realistic and doable picks for the games on some level.
No, there's enough evidence to say that Smash Bros. is a proper, balanced and funcional fighting game, even if Sakurai contradicts himself. The series is way bigger than him.
Trying to force labels onto the series at this point only perpetuates the animosity between the two existing communities.
Good to hear it'll most likely be up to Nintendo if more DLC happens. Increases the chances of it in my eyes.
Considering how long the current batch is taking, I think it's likely the staff will just move on by the time it ends (end of 2020), like Sakurai says.
Yeah, one of them is confirmed to be appearing in a Nintendo-published game this year.
And DBZ games are published by the people helping making Smash so ... I mean, ain't that far removed.
Never.
But let me hear your grand interesting pick.
I don't agree with them so they're loud, obnoxious and crazy.
Got it.
I've watched people on this SERIOUSLY argue Bandana Dee over Captain Toad over their importance. That was a serious conversation filled with actual shit talking over Bandana Dee and Captain Toad. But yeah, we're crazy for having aspirations for someone interesting that'd shake things up.
But yeah, "keep anime out of my Smash, got it".
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You can't seriously compare actual Nintendo characters with other company characters who have all sorts of legal hurdles to get them.
I don't think your point is a point, unless I'm misunderstanding you. People arguing over two very valid character picks insofar as which is more likely makes sense, harping about a non video game character that has been specifically denied for years is a waste of everyone's time. Talking about Goku in Smash is like constantly asking for Diglett to be a playable character in The Last Of Us 2. Not only is it never going to happen, there's zero reason for it ever to happen. It's just a waste of everyone's time.
I'm aware of legal hurdles. That doesn't make some of the arguments made in Smash threads any less dumb.
Yes, it'd be a pain, I still want it. I'm not harassing anyone about it, I'm not threatening to not play the game if I don't get it, just expressing a want and acknowledging the 30 year series history between Dragon Ball and Nintendo to explain why it'd fit, not why I think they owe it to us.
"I'm not getting this game because Shadow the Hedgehog isn't playable." is an actual thing said here. But Goku fans are RIDICULOUS.
All of this is a waste of time. My point is, your shit isn't any better because you have no say.
Also Diglett? Wow ...
Don't know why people get mad at other people for wanting certain characters to get into smash. Just live and let live on this lol.