11-11-2016, 12:48 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-11-2016, 01:04 AM by TomGuycott.)
So there's more rumors about the last installment getting ported to the Switch.
So far it is basically just a rumor, but how would you guys feel about it if it turned out to be true? Personally, I'd probably still be into the idea of getting it. I never bought all of the DLC for the original game (aside from the characters, which admittedly is the bigger chunk of change you can spend on the DLC), and the rumor of the DLC being included seems worthwhile enough for me.
However, there's always that iota of possibility that they may add additional content to the game before releasing a Switch version. I could write a massive, multi-page paper about all the things I would love to see in Smash Bros, but in terms of down to earth, believable things, here's what I'd like to see and can actually see happening, if even only a slim possibility:
New Characters:
This is the most important part to any fan, as it is basically the core of the game. Any new character is going to spark excitement somewhere, and even if it is only one or two, I feel like the game is going to generate a lot of hype. I feel like the most reasonable picks to potentially see are something that has already generated a lot of requests, but just didn't make the cut. Splatoon is something that comes to mind, as that was pretty much released outside of Smash development. The release of Pokemon Sun and Moon could also pave way for a new Pokemon character. There's also the possibility of a new 3rd Party character, as Cloud and Bayonetta sort of shattered expectations for who could possibly become a Smash character.
Returning Characters:
If the DLC showed me one thing, it's that they really cared about bringing back previous characters where they could. Roy is probably the best thing that ever happened, I love him so much. There's still a few remnants of previous games that haven't made a return yet, but one stands out among all others: the Ice Climbers. According to Sakurai, they were WORKING in the Wii U version, so the possibility is there that they could return. However, the one thing that was never made clear was whether it was the 3DS version that kept them out, or the 8 Player Smash. While eliminating the need to allow them in 3DS Smash, if it was really the 8 Player smash that kept them out, they may still not make the cut. Here's hoping, though, they were quirky and fun.
New Stages:
While not as exciting as new characters, new stages would be a welcome addition to the port. For those of us who have played the game to death, seeing a fresh backdrop to fight in is something that would definitely be worthwhile. That being said, stages that are hazard heavy are probably not the best idea, as stages such as Wily's Tower and Pyrosphere got a lot of backlash for having annoying bosses.
Returning Stages:
Now there is just as much sentiment here to bring back classic stages like from Melee and Brawl that didn't make the cut into the latest installment. However, what I REALLY want to see here is 3DS stages ported to console. After all, the Switch is a algamation of console and portable play, so why not combine the stages of both Smash versions? Granted, this is highly unlikely if the game is going the route of simply a port, but if they want to really go that extra mile and upscale the 3DS levels to a console, I'd be all for it. Hell, I'd even settle for 3DS stages being only playable when the system was in portable mode, as long as they are on there.
Expanded Soundtrack:
Ever since Brawl, the series has sported a very expansive, editable soundtrack. With more time to develop a port, it might be reasonable to see a few extra songs added to each of the stages. Particularly anything that happened to be sparse with songs in the first place, such as the Final Fantasy VII stage.
New Skins:
I'm a sucker for alternate costumes, even just palette swaps. I was always a little bit disappointed that Little Mac was the only character to get as many costumes as he did, even if they were just reskins of his first 8 costumes. I feel like each character could use a little extra flair with palettes and skins. I would love to see more palettes for each of Wario's costumes, or an alternate Lucina costume where she actually wears that awesome mask, or I'd even settle for another situation of character palettes being a different character like Olimar and Alph. I wouldn't mind seeing that on Mega Man for a Proto Man skin.
Anyway, the worst that happens is we end up with a port of the Wii U version with all the DLC included, but now it's portable because of the Switch's nature.
What do you guys expect or want to see with this potential port?
So far it is basically just a rumor, but how would you guys feel about it if it turned out to be true? Personally, I'd probably still be into the idea of getting it. I never bought all of the DLC for the original game (aside from the characters, which admittedly is the bigger chunk of change you can spend on the DLC), and the rumor of the DLC being included seems worthwhile enough for me.
However, there's always that iota of possibility that they may add additional content to the game before releasing a Switch version. I could write a massive, multi-page paper about all the things I would love to see in Smash Bros, but in terms of down to earth, believable things, here's what I'd like to see and can actually see happening, if even only a slim possibility:
New Characters:
This is the most important part to any fan, as it is basically the core of the game. Any new character is going to spark excitement somewhere, and even if it is only one or two, I feel like the game is going to generate a lot of hype. I feel like the most reasonable picks to potentially see are something that has already generated a lot of requests, but just didn't make the cut. Splatoon is something that comes to mind, as that was pretty much released outside of Smash development. The release of Pokemon Sun and Moon could also pave way for a new Pokemon character. There's also the possibility of a new 3rd Party character, as Cloud and Bayonetta sort of shattered expectations for who could possibly become a Smash character.
Returning Characters:
If the DLC showed me one thing, it's that they really cared about bringing back previous characters where they could. Roy is probably the best thing that ever happened, I love him so much. There's still a few remnants of previous games that haven't made a return yet, but one stands out among all others: the Ice Climbers. According to Sakurai, they were WORKING in the Wii U version, so the possibility is there that they could return. However, the one thing that was never made clear was whether it was the 3DS version that kept them out, or the 8 Player Smash. While eliminating the need to allow them in 3DS Smash, if it was really the 8 Player smash that kept them out, they may still not make the cut. Here's hoping, though, they were quirky and fun.
New Stages:
While not as exciting as new characters, new stages would be a welcome addition to the port. For those of us who have played the game to death, seeing a fresh backdrop to fight in is something that would definitely be worthwhile. That being said, stages that are hazard heavy are probably not the best idea, as stages such as Wily's Tower and Pyrosphere got a lot of backlash for having annoying bosses.
Returning Stages:
Now there is just as much sentiment here to bring back classic stages like from Melee and Brawl that didn't make the cut into the latest installment. However, what I REALLY want to see here is 3DS stages ported to console. After all, the Switch is a algamation of console and portable play, so why not combine the stages of both Smash versions? Granted, this is highly unlikely if the game is going the route of simply a port, but if they want to really go that extra mile and upscale the 3DS levels to a console, I'd be all for it. Hell, I'd even settle for 3DS stages being only playable when the system was in portable mode, as long as they are on there.
Expanded Soundtrack:
Ever since Brawl, the series has sported a very expansive, editable soundtrack. With more time to develop a port, it might be reasonable to see a few extra songs added to each of the stages. Particularly anything that happened to be sparse with songs in the first place, such as the Final Fantasy VII stage.
New Skins:
I'm a sucker for alternate costumes, even just palette swaps. I was always a little bit disappointed that Little Mac was the only character to get as many costumes as he did, even if they were just reskins of his first 8 costumes. I feel like each character could use a little extra flair with palettes and skins. I would love to see more palettes for each of Wario's costumes, or an alternate Lucina costume where she actually wears that awesome mask, or I'd even settle for another situation of character palettes being a different character like Olimar and Alph. I wouldn't mind seeing that on Mega Man for a Proto Man skin.
Anyway, the worst that happens is we end up with a port of the Wii U version with all the DLC included, but now it's portable because of the Switch's nature.
What do you guys expect or want to see with this potential port?
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