Wii - Smash Bros. Brawl

[John Crichton]

Ah, so there is a big difference between this new one and the N64 one, as this certainly wasn't the case in the past. My friend's wife insisted I play it with her (as everyone else wouldn't because of how boring it was) and she played it a lot and would be considered "skilled" - and I still won more often than not just by randomly mashing buttons. Sad. Good to hear that's different.

I never played the N64 version but I played the GC version a ton. I thought I was pretty good until my friend came along and destroyed me match after match. He had some considerable skill with his chosen characters and that sold me on the game not being just a button masher.

I still never matched his skill level but the game is much deeper than it looks. Throw in all the stages and items and I must say it's one of the best games I've ever played. Especially with 3 or more people in the room.

I picked up Brawl over the weekend but haven't had time to play it yet...

 

[A Passing Maniac]

Ah, so there is a big difference between this new one and the N64 one, as this certainly wasn't the case in the past. My friend's wife insisted I play it with her (as everyone else wouldn't because of how boring it was) and she played it a lot and would be considered "skilled" - and I still won more often than not just by randomly mashing buttons. Sad. Good to hear that's different.

Then she wasn't really skilled; the Smash Bros. series has never been friendly to button mashers. Its learning curve is less steep than most fighting games, but a truly skilled player will never be beaten by a newbie, unless the match heavily utilizes the game's various items or takes place on a particularly dangerous stage.

The sequel, for instance, features a stage in which the players fight on top of various vehicles as they make their way around a high-speed racetrack, and falling off of one of the vehicles and onto the road will sweep most characters off the screen almost immediately. And, of course, there are items like the Bob-ombs... Which is why the tourney gamers only play the game with all items turned off, and only on the incredibly boring, completely flat, single-platform levels. (As for myself, the racetrack level is one of my favorites. )

But oh, how I wish I had a Wii! I long to pummel my friends as Meta Knight.

 

[Agamon]

But oh, how I wish I had a Wii! I long to pummel my friends as Meta Knight.

Meta Knight is quite cool. Zero-G Samus, not so much....

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Meta Knight is quite cool. Zero-G Samus, not so much....

Lies!

Zero Suit Samus = Amazing. I can tear up with that whip. I'm actually surprised how good she is, as I really expected that to be much more of a throwaway character.

Also, Pit...awesome.

 

[Asmor]

I think Olimar's surprisingly powerful... Particularly when you factor in that you'll probably be underestimated, at least the first few times.

Sonic seems to lack hitting power, but if you're playing a stock game where survival's more important his speed and maneuverability would be a huge boon.

My best character is Marth. My favorite is Pikachu, though my friends hate him because of the way I play him (which, I admit, is probably fairly annoying).

 

[TwinBahamut]

The Super Smash Bros. series is easily the best fighting game series ever made, in my opinion. It is nice, simple, and incredibly fun.

I have a strong preference for the heavyweight, hard-hitting characters, and that preference carries over into Brawl. Ike is a great character and has instantly become a new favorite (in small part because I like his Fire Emblem games so much), Bowser is even stronger than he was in Melee (and contrary to the opinion of some, I thought Bowser was strong in that game), and

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Ganondorf

is very good too. I also am a big fan of Zelda (but not Sheik), though the modified range on the sweet spot of her lightning kick (my favorite move) is throwing me for a loop.

Samus was another big favorite of mine from Melee, but I am not a very big fan of Zero Suit Samus, so I am a little uncertain about how much I will use her in the new game.

Also, the Subspace Emissary mode is a lot of fun, too. It really is a lot like the classic Kirby games, which is definitely a good thing.

 

[Agamon]

Lies!

Zero Suit Samus = Amazing. I can tear up with that whip. I'm actually surprised how good she is, as I really expected that to be much more of a throwaway character.

Also, Pit...awesome.

Granted, I need to play the game some more, haven't had time to touch it since Sunday.

 

[Agamon]

The Super Smash Bros. series is easily the best fighting game series ever made, in my opinion.

*cough*SoulCalibur*cough*

 

[Asmor]

The Super Smash Bros. series is easily the best fighting game series ever made, in my opinion. It is nice, simple, and incredibly fun.

You know, I still only grudgingly accept that Smash Brothers might be categorized as a fighting game by some. Calling it the best fighting game series ever made really just makes me think you haven't played many fighting games (or, at least not seriously)...

Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, everyone's allowed their own opinion. I'm just stating that I disagree with yours.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

Best fighting game?

Nah. I'd give that to Capcom vs. SNK II. Bringing the best of both worlds together and just being AWESOME.

I mean, I love Smash, but its definitely a unique beast in the Fighting Game world that makes it hard to compare to anything else.