Smash Bros. 4 Speculation thread

[frezal]

Characters:
I actually hope that they don't add a bunch of new characters. They should have a Melee-sized roster, and eliminate all clones. Any new characters should replace older characters. With some old characters missing, and some new characters with unique move sets added, this sequel would feel like a sequel, and not just a patch or a mod.

Also, since there will be a 3DS and a Wii U build, each version should have a different roster, but should allow some sort of cross-compatibility anyway. Example: Wii U could have Fox, and 3DS could have Falco. Wii U could have Ganondorf, and 3DS could have Ridley. Stuff like that.

Stages:
There should be lots of stages, like in Brawl. Tons of new ones, the best of the old ones, and a more in-depth stage builder. This should be really easy to do with the Wii U Gamepad and the 3DS.

With the two versions of the game, they should have different sets of stages (with some remaining the same). The Wii U should focus on bigger stages that take advantage of today's HD TVs. Design-wise, they should recreate scenery from Nintendo's home console games. The 3DS should focus on smaller stages. Design-wise, they should recreate scenery from their handhelds. Pewter City gym, maybe?

Multiplayer:
Good online is a must. All the features that you'd expect from Xbox Live, but with a friendly Nintendo touch. The social networking features Nintendo showed in that Nintendo Direct demo were impressive. I want to see that here!

Controls:
The controls have been fine. Keep 'em the same.

Second Screen/Touch Screen:
I have no idea what this could be used for.

[Mecha]

Hope they add some more Sonic characters, like Tails and Knuckles.

[ianh05]

Second Screen/Touch Screen:
I have no idea what this could be used for.

I'll see if i can whip up an idea for it.

[ianh05]

here ya go, obviously the first person view is the most interesting use i can think of :) each character could have different styles much like i gave metroid a very tech view due to his helm.

[frezal]

"The next Super Smash Bros. title will tap the development talent of Namco Bandai Games, Nintendo revealed today during its Nintendo Direct live stream.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that Project Sora, the studio helmed by Masahiro Sakurai and developer of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii, will work alongside Namco Bandai games in creating the fourth Smash Bros. game for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS."

http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/6/21/3109467/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-and-3ds-co-developed-by-bandai-namco-and

[DigiWolfeh]

Well, Since SSB4 is being co-developed by Namco, I guess I can react to that.

Klonoa. i mean, who doesn't want him in SSB4? he's cute.

Also, I'd love to see Ghirahim from Skyward Sword. As a character OR a boss. Either way would be pretty cool.

[Resetti's Replicas]

Ooh Namco?  How about The Prince from Katamari Damacy?  Special moves are throwing objects, and physical moves are the dash-thing.  Also his attacks store up power as he rolls the Katamari along the round (So theyre relatively weak to start out)


Pac Man is almost guaranteed, they're of course going to use the anthro version


And someone from Tekken, don't know who though, I don't paly the game.

[frezal]

Of note:

"Kobayashi said in a message that the "main development team staff from the Tekken series" and the art director/sound director from the Soulcalibur series were also hard at work on the new Super Smash Bros. title."

The overall gameplay may be different...

[Mr. AS]

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here ya go, obviously the first person view is the most interesting use i can think of :) each character could have different styles much like i gave metroid a very tech view due to his helm.

someone hasnt beaten the original metroid quick enough

[Kossokei]

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here ya go, obviously the first person view is the most interesting use i can think of :) each character could have different styles much like i gave metroid a very tech view due to his helm.

HER! HER! Samus Aran is a HER! But I really like the first person idea, however that may get annoying when you have masked characters like Captain Falcon or characters with Helmets like Meta Knight, and if they add Naked Snake the one-eyed vision will be annoying.
Or , what if they add a blind character?

Of note:

"Kobayashi said in a message that the "main development team staff from the Tekken series" and the art director/sound director from the Soulcalibur series were also hard at work on the new Super Smash Bros. title."

The overall gameplay may be different...

However, you will get some really good BGM and the graphics, if that's what they mean, will be pretty sick too. But this means there'll be a delay of SC6 which I desperately wish for. (Unless SC5 hasn't come out yet.

[CameraFan]

Actually, I have one complaint about mewtwo. Which will make sense for those who actually watched the first movie.

Wasn't he made from Mew's DNA to be the ultimate Pokémon? So him being in SSB is too far XD Also, yeah, i'd prefer Zoroark, something new.

He was in SSBM.

[GoldenFox93]

The Classic Mega Man/Mega Man X would be excellent- one of them would fit the bill perfectly. Well-known, very popular, a great history with Nintendo, and a wide variety of potential moves.

And hopefully not bloody Zero again, like what happened with Marvel vs Capcom 3.

And considering that Nintendo have also been looking into using Capcom characters as well as those from Namco, there's some hope for Mega Man being in it.

[Badnik96]

Since Namco is helping with SSB4, I really want someone from Soul Calibur, since Link appeared in the second installment of that series :3

[martymidget]

Since Namco is helping with SSB4, I really want someone from Soul Calibur, since Link appeared in the second installment of that series :3

Yoshimitsu seems most likely in my head.

And considering that Nintendo have also been looking into using Capcom characters as well as those from Namco, there's some hope for Mega Man being in it.

Would not be surprised to see Ryu either though.

[That Robot is a Spy!]

I think they should team with Square Enix and get Cloud in the game. Or even Sephiroth/Kefka?

[Incredirobotwars]

I think they should team with Square Enix and get Cloud in the game

This.

Also, If Sonic were to be in it, maybe also add Tails or Knuckles?

And, concerning Birdo, maybe there should be some characters who change to similar characters based on colours, so Birdo would just be a Pink Yoshi.

[Badnik96]

Since Namco is helping with SSB4, I really want someone from Soul Calibur, since Link appeared in the second installment of that series :3

Yoshimitsu seems most likely in my head.

Considering he's also in the Tekken series, I wouldn't doubt his inclusion.


That and he's my fave. :D

[madman3]

I think they should team with Square Enix and get Cloud in the game. Or even Sephiroth/Kefka?

noooooo
Pretty redundant I would have though. There are enough sword dudes.

[Incredirobotwars]

I think they should team with Square Enix and get Cloud in the game. Or even Sephiroth/Kefka?

noooooo
Pretty redundant I would have though. There are enough sword dudes.

The SE games mostly have magic as well as swords...and a disproportionally large sword from Cloud would be fun to have in something like SSB. I think just any Final Fantasy Protagonist would be fun in SSB, actually.