Ugh this again. Since when did "powerful characterization" matter at all? Does Wii Fit Trainer have powerful characterization? No! Do the Pokemon have powerful characterization? Not at all. They are all blank slates. Pikachu is a cute mouse that shoots electricity.
Besides F-Zero characters do have a lot of personality and story to them. Hell, F-Zero characters have more personality than most Nintendo franchises! Just because that's not a part of the actual gameplay, does that make a difference? Especially in a game like Smash Brothers?
If you want to get to know their personalities go play F-Zero GX.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqvXZAyzb...88A6B26663
Besides F-Zero characters do have a lot of personality and story to them. Hell, F-Zero characters have more personality than most Nintendo franchises! Just because that's not a part of the actual gameplay, does that make a difference? Especially in a game like Smash Brothers?
If you want to get to know their personalities go play F-Zero GX.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqvXZAyzb...88A6B26663