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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fba827" data-source="post: 4100460" data-attributes="member: 807">If you don't like fighting games in general then I doubt you'd like this new one since it is just that, a fighting game with heavy focus on the finishing moves (the smashes) as the goal.Note: I do not have the game though I played it a couple times at a friend's house and also saw previews and interviews online to determine whether or not i would eventually buy it.  Nor have I played any of the previous titles in the series.In one of the interviews (I believe it was a designer's video interview that can be found on ign.com) the designer makes a couple points about how it is very similar to previous versions with some minor clunky things removed and some new stuff (like new characters and scenes) put in as well as online capable play etc.  The designer also made several side-references (while answering other questions) about how the game was designed specifically with the goal of being inclusive for any newcomers to the series.I have noticed among my friends the biggest draw is really the characters, everyone seem to like picking a character or two and latching on to them as their favorite so having such a large roster in this game helps everyone find their 'niche' for their fighting type.When watching my friends (who are experienced with the series and also have more coordination for the controls) play, frankly it's fairly uninteresting after 5 minutes only because it looks like chaotic running around the screen.When playing, I played a little slowly to get used to the controls, after being allowed to play slowly to give myself a chance to get the controls down, But basically, the focus is as a multiplayer fighting game.  A chance to socialize about beating each other.   The single player story mode thing got old REALY quick (so don't get this if you want a solo game experience - it's not really meant as that for the focus - just my opinion).</blockquote>

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