I'm optimistic because the Tales series could very well be my favorite RPG series.
I trust Namco to not derp it up.
I trust Namco to not derp it up.
Next Super Smash Bros. Gets a New Developer
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We can only hope it turns out well. Brawl was hyped hugely before it came out and while it was still fun it just didn't feel as good as it should have been. To be honest one thing I hope they improve on is the online because I feel they really missed out on that last time because Brawls online is terrible.
My only concern is that they will keep the random tripping from Brawl. That was the only really annoying thing.
Considering the online capabilities of the WiiU and 3DS, the starting balance isn't THAT important. They can patch it later. That means not that I wouldn't like the game to be balanced from the start. Just saying it's not a huge problem as it was on the Wii. And while I'm on the topic of the improve online capabilities of the 2 consoles... the new SSB should finally have a proper online experience. I loved the SSBB online playing, but having to wait for over 5 minutes when the game came out to play... well, that's was not really promising. Now I can't even play against random player because their is no one, or when someone joins, they aren't patient enough to wait for other 2 player.
Also, Namco Bandai has a great record for fighting games. Their games are either masterly balanced, or extremely funny and addictive. And everything in between. Maybe they have some bad fighting games, but I don't know of any.
And considering the fact that the creator and his team are also working on it... I'm full of optimism. SSB is a system selling game. So as long as they don't make it really awful, the game will sell faster than beer on the October Fest.
Considering the online capabilities of the WiiU and 3DS, the starting balance isn't THAT important. They can patch it later. That means not that I wouldn't like the game to be balanced from the start. Just saying it's not a huge problem as it was on the Wii. And while I'm on the topic of the improve online capabilities of the 2 consoles... the new SSB should finally have a proper online experience. I loved the SSBB online playing, but having to wait for over 5 minutes when the game came out to play... well, that's was not really promising. Now I can't even play against random player because their is no one, or when someone joins, they aren't patient enough to wait for other 2 player.
Also, Namco Bandai has a great record for fighting games. Their games are either masterly balanced, or extremely funny and addictive. And everything in between. Maybe they have some bad fighting games, but I don't know of any.
And considering the fact that the creator and his team are also working on it... I'm full of optimism. SSB is a system selling game. So as long as they don't make it really awful, the game will sell faster than beer on the October Fest.
Pshhh, no one like Digimon. Yeah I said it.Jack and Calumon said:Does this mean we will get Pokémon vs Digimon? Agumon vs Pikachu?
Calumon: And I can come in for his final smash and make him stronger?
Jack: I WANT TO BUY THIS!
I like Digimon... Am I... Am I no one?Eric the Orange said:Pshhh, no one like Digimon. Yeah I said it.Jack and Calumon said:Does this mean we will get Pokémon vs Digimon? Agumon vs Pikachu?
Calumon: And I can come in for his final smash and make him stronger?
Jack: I WANT TO BUY THIS!
Calumon: Just like you around girls-URK
Jack: ONE DAY WITHOUT SNIDE COMMENTS!
That has nothing to do with Namco Bandai that's From Software. Namco Bandai doesn't own From Software they just work with them.DVS BSTrD said:
OT: This confuses me a bit but hey I enjoyed all of the other ones so I'll keep an eye on it.
Oh sweet a new Smash Bro- Oh fuck its going to be for the Wii U isn't it. Fuck it never mind I'd rather just shoot myself in the leg than spend money on that.
Mr. Omega said:
Daystar Clarion said:
This is the same developer that brought us SoulCalibur 3: Memory Card Eater, and SoulCalibur 4: Really Boring Edition with the lamest character "creation" tool ever, right? Here's hoping they only bring guys in from the Tekken side of the company. Or *maybe* Digimon Rumble Arena.NameIsRobertPaulson said:
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Oh for... When I read they were changing the developer I almost yelled "YES! No more Sakurai!" but it was not to be... I hope he gets his shit in gear for this installment, because I don't know a SINGLE PERSON that liked the tripping mechanic. And while I respect his decision to make the game as uncompetitive as possible (though I'd prefer if he at least considered that demographic...) I hope he will at least try to keep the characters moderately balanced (so as not to have another Meta Knight incident).
*sigh*
Oh well...
*sigh*
Oh well...
The way I see it, with two experienced teams, one with fighting game experience, and one with smash bros experience, they can't go wrong here.
I'm going to be very cautious with this one. If they don't muck around too much with the Smash Bros. formula, it should be fine. We may even see some more third-party characters. The problem with third-party characters is that they have to fit the setting; Smash Bros. is a humorous and quirky series. Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia? I think he'd fit right in. Nightmare from Soulcalibur? Not so much.
Still, I think I'm being a bit paranoid here. Chances are it's going to be fine. Sakurai is still supervising things, and I'd doubt he'd let Namco do anything too drastic. Hell, Namco may even make the game better, especially in terms of balance. We don't want another Meta Knight, now do we? I just hope that there's no more tripping...
Still, I think I'm being a bit paranoid here. Chances are it's going to be fine. Sakurai is still supervising things, and I'd doubt he'd let Namco do anything too drastic. Hell, Namco may even make the game better, especially in terms of balance. We don't want another Meta Knight, now do we? I just hope that there's no more tripping...
The funny thing is that if there was 3rd Party Characters in the game, Namco-Bandai might be ENTITLED to having at least 1 or more character of their own since they mostly made it....high chances probably being something like Pac-Man....
....The bad side of things is if they pick a Tales character....which isn't bad, but chances are it'll be a character that has only been from the latest game in the series...in Japan, or they'll make the game so rare that you'd have to buy it Online.
But keep out Gundam though...they've been associated with their Anime than other forms of media, they would stand out too much...even when standing to the naturally Sci-Fi Samus, Star Fox or even Pokemon or Mario, just feel that including Gundam may change it from a classic mascot fighter into some sort of advertisement.
....The bad side of things is if they pick a Tales character....which isn't bad, but chances are it'll be a character that has only been from the latest game in the series...in Japan, or they'll make the game so rare that you'd have to buy it Online.
But keep out Gundam though...they've been associated with their Anime than other forms of media, they would stand out too much...even when standing to the naturally Sci-Fi Samus, Star Fox or even Pokemon or Mario, just feel that including Gundam may change it from a classic mascot fighter into some sort of advertisement.
There's that awkward tension where I want to buy a few of the nintendo exclusives but don't want to own the console. I must learn from the Wii, in the long term it doesn't pay off to me! D:
....must, be.... strong.
Captcha: good riddance - you're right captcha!
....must, be.... strong.
Captcha: good riddance - you're right captcha!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!Gearhead mk2 said:Um, Ninty? Remember what happened the last time you handed one of your beloved. most popular franchises to an outside developer?
