04-05-2009, 12:38 PM
I disagree on the combo and juggling thing.
"Combos" do exist in the Smash games and are even calculated in Training Mode. In Smash Bros. a combo is a sequence of attacks that is guaranteed (or very likely) to occur if the first attack hits the target.
Juggling obviously does exist in Smash Bros. too. Juggling is keeping your opponents in midair with successive hits. Which is a big thing in Smash Bros. games.
Smash Bros. obviously simplified these elements, but they do exist in their own way.
I wouldn't consider Smash Bros. "casual" but I don't know if I'd consider it "hardcore" either.
You see it all depends on your definition of what "casual" and "hardcore" means. Which has not been truly defined.
To me, "casual" means it appeals to people who don't play video games. A person who is not a dedicated player or doesn't play regularly. The games require little memorization of controls, and general knowledge. It is not required to learn the physics of the game because it has NO physics. Titles usually include: party, puzzle, minigames, and educational.
To me, "hardcore" means it appeals to people who do play video games. A person who is a dedicated player or plays regularly. The games require you to memorize the controls, and has things to learn about in the game as well as strategy. You have to have a good understanding of the physics to beat the game. Titles usually include: platform, adventure, RPG, shooters, and fighting.
Racing and sports can fall into either or.
This is how I see it.
"Combos" do exist in the Smash games and are even calculated in Training Mode. In Smash Bros. a combo is a sequence of attacks that is guaranteed (or very likely) to occur if the first attack hits the target.
Juggling obviously does exist in Smash Bros. too. Juggling is keeping your opponents in midair with successive hits. Which is a big thing in Smash Bros. games.
Smash Bros. obviously simplified these elements, but they do exist in their own way.
I wouldn't consider Smash Bros. "casual" but I don't know if I'd consider it "hardcore" either.
You see it all depends on your definition of what "casual" and "hardcore" means. Which has not been truly defined.
To me, "casual" means it appeals to people who don't play video games. A person who is not a dedicated player or doesn't play regularly. The games require little memorization of controls, and general knowledge. It is not required to learn the physics of the game because it has NO physics. Titles usually include: party, puzzle, minigames, and educational.
To me, "hardcore" means it appeals to people who do play video games. A person who is a dedicated player or plays regularly. The games require you to memorize the controls, and has things to learn about in the game as well as strategy. You have to have a good understanding of the physics to beat the game. Titles usually include: platform, adventure, RPG, shooters, and fighting.
Racing and sports can fall into either or.
This is how I see it.