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[Game Informer] Blizzard Would Love To Have Diablo In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Thread starter eKongDiddy
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I mean, if Banjo Kazooie gets in the game, wouldn't Microsoft need to keep their mouth shut about that?
Also, as I've said before, I'll love any character that gets in. But Blizzard did just start working with Nintendo after awhile.
I think Koei Tecmo and Ubisoft deserve a look at some point to see if anyone can be added. Especially Ubisoft if we want Western representation. They've had a great relationship for years now, and they have characters that would fit right at home with the Nintendo crew.
Honestly perfect time to put a Black character in, Smash is a white wash despite being Japanese ironically. Lucio, Paladin from D2 (Sakurai loves his Swordsmen) Doomfist (Would fit perfect in Smash Bros) & Witch Doctor.
Probably though if we get a Rep it would be Tracer, which is fine too really.
Probably though if we get a Rep it would be Tracer, which is fine too really.
Well... I gotta admit, I struggle to think of any non-White character from old Japanese console games to be honest. I'm sure there are a few (emphasis on "few"), but does anyone know them? This is one case where I think it's totally understandable that there is little diversity, in the sense that Smash can only work with what exists (as opposed to creating new characters). I mean, you got huge monsters, badass women in space armors, dogs, ducks, robots, Pokémon... It's definitely not far-fetched to have Black characters, but where are they in classic gaming? Although it's worthy to note that 2 of the Inkling's alternative colors are black-skinned, so there's that I guess. No such luck for Villager though.
Are there even any memorable Diablo characters on the level of the Smash cast? Aside from KKRool, the rest of the cast is just so great I don't think anything from Diablo would fit. On the other hand, Overwatch would be right at home in Smash
I could imagine Tracer being absolute cancer to fight against in Smash Bros, so I hope she doesn't get in despite myself liking the character a lot.
I disagree with lumping Tracer in there.
Overwatch has fantastic and colorful character designs and anyone who knows anything about shooters will instantly recognize her, since she is at the fron an center of the marketing.
Not saying she should be in though. She doesnt have any history with Nintendo.
I... didn't lump her in there. I specifically mentioned her as one of the few characters people could recognize. Reread my post.
People have been asking for a western/PC representative... Not too many bigger names than Diablo on PC
Tyrael would be decent representation of the series.
This would be perfect
Overwatch being my favorite I would prefer Tracer. Such a well designed hero, but not sure she would work in a game like Smash.
Diablo would work.
Diablo would work.
Doomguy will always be more iconic. Doom is as instrumental to making PC gaming what it is today as Mario was to console gaming. If there is one character from all of PC gaming that should get priority over every other (including Blizzard characters), it's him.
Do Japan even care for Diablo? If any Blizzard property goes to Smash to attract the Japanese crowd its Starcraft/Overwatch.
Diablo as a trophy would work no doubt or as a downloadable Ridley skin/echo.
Diablo as a trophy would work no doubt or as a downloadable Ridley skin/echo.
Not happening. The chances of Sakurai opting to add a Western third-party character are slim to none, and if we were to get one, it's almost certainly going to be one with an actual connection to Nintendo like Banjo.
One recent port on a Nintendo console does not make one Smash Bros worthy.
One recent port on a Nintendo console does not make one Smash Bros worthy.
This is pretty neat, are there anymore in this style for others?This. Please.
Yup. No idea who I would pick besides him though. As far as being iconic. Not even sure I'd go for Diablo (or a Diablo character), Tracer, or any other Blizzard character first. Deckard Cain would be fun as an assist trophy though!
If we're talking about fitting with the overall Smash universe and artstyle though, I'd probably go with LucasArts point n' clicks. The more I think about it, the more I'm liking the idea of having Guybrush Threepwood in there. I know it's never going to happen, but it's fun to entertain anyway. Going back to Blizzard, the Lost Vikings are a great fit.
Rather a Starcraft rep since they have reoccuring characters like Raynor, Kerrigan, Fenix, and Zeratul. But I don't know how any of them can fit into smash. Maybe the Protoss characters can.
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I think Tyrael would be a better fit in Soul Calibur personally, but only because there's too many sword fighters in smash as is. Still think this is a good idea though.Tyrael would be decent representation of the series.
A Hell stage with Diablo boss and Deckard Cain Assist Trophy would be cool.
I don't think this is really a rule anymore, as Bayonetta has ballistic weapons (sure they have their magic or whatever, but they're still ballistic guns at the end of the day)
I could see them launching Overwatch on the Switch, and offering as a bonus for pre-ordering early access to Tracer in Smash.
Well Snake was missing from Smash 4. And we're still not sure if Square was a pain regarding bringing back Cloud.
I wont be the first one to say no to more western reps in smash but blizzard is not the first company id jump to when Crash and Spyro are ripe for the picking.
I'd prefer her by far, to be honest.
At this point any company would give their left nut to have a character in Smash. Its like a badge of honor. Even EA would kill for a character to be in it.
