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[Ramirez]

Do you trust Namco's netcode?

I've honestly never played a Namco game online, is it bad?

 

[shink]

I don't know who this guy is but I like the variety.

 

[PixyJunket]

Surprised that people thought this was a Punch Out game. It had the Smash "cross" at the beginning after all.

I did notice that, but then everything else was in a new cel-shaded style.

I got confused.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Yep, it does.

Why's that?

 

[ALM5252]

The boxing stage changed to reflect that it is no longer a generic Smash Bros stage, but really a Punch Out stage. Really cool.


I made this a long time ago, but now it feels really relevant to post now. Lol
Super Smash Bros. For Wii U / 3DS - Little Mac - Punch-Out!! Main Theme (Alm5252 Remix)

 

[Mik317]

I've honestly never played a Namco game online, is it bad?

For their fighting games its generally some of the best in the business IMO.

 

[overcast]

Looks terrific.

 

[ToraShiro]

I had pretty much decided that WiiFit Trainer was my main this cycle. And then they go and pull THIS.

Spoiler

Burt seriously, so hype.

 

[Ramirez]

For their fighting games its generally some of the best in the business IMO.

Oh, well I can be mildly hyped then.

 

[SmackAttack]

I don't know who this guy is but I like the variety.

What? You've never played or heard of Punch-Out!!?

 

[BigBadShamoo]

Megaman, Sonic, Rosalina, Little Mac.

Yo this is shaping up to be fucking amazing, moreso amazing than even Brawl lol. xD

 

[Jaeger]

I had a few reasons to believe he wouldn't make it.


Never been more glad to be wrong.

Same. Sakurai-san shows me I don't know jack about making a character interesting.

 

[Walter Matthau]

Looks really fun to play as. With all these fast characters, I hope Captain Falcon stays in.

 

[MisterHero]

When I was rushing through the beginning of ND I thought the ink-shaded opening was realtime 3D. It wasn't.

but now I want an option to make SSBU look like that

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

How tall is Samus?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Does anyone know what the track in the trailer is? I know I've heard it before in a Punch-Out game, but I don't remember which one or where.

The training theme.

 

[Mit-]

Trying to figure him out.

Air side-B: hops forward with invincibility before punching downwards. Looks like Captain Falcon side-B. I believe when shown against Mega Man the player does a jump before immediately triggering the air side-B, due to:

perhaps ground side-B?: dashes forward with invincibility and does an uppercut (shown performed on Link).

neutral-B?: Charges a strong punch. Absorbs all attacks and takes no damage. The hits he takes charges the power meter. Unleashing the move presumably exhausts this meter. Not sure if you can store it. Not sure about enders. He is shown doing a straight punch after this, as well as an uppercut. Also, the power meter might charge just by holding it longer. Perhaps the power of the charge determines the ender as well. I'm also not sure if this is shown being done on Bowser earlier in the trailer.

up-B: spinning jumping uppercut.

down-B: counter. Takes a stance, returns an uppercut.

jab combo: has some kind of rapid jab combo. Perhaps done by mashing A. Seems to have enders, however. Either letting up on the mashing causes an ender, or perhaps you can choose what attack to end it with.

1-2 punch: perhaps a two-part forward-tilt, or a more slowly executed jab combo. I'm leaning towards ftilt. It makes different noises than the first two hits of the jab combo.

dash attack: he runs low and fast (ducks under two Mario fireballs). Dash attack is a downward arcing hook.

forward-air: does an upward arcing hook with a slow startup. Probably powerful given the startup.


Problems: I have no idea about his smash attacks. Some of the stuff I'm describing in here could very well be smash attacks.

 

[Spinluck]

Day 1

Spoiler

still no release date lol.

 

[Zalman]

The training theme.

Awesome, thanks!

 

[Freezie KO]

A fine addition to the roster. Sakurai seems to be doing everything right.

Now, Namco, please come through on the netcode.

 

[Ramirez]

The training theme.

I'm assuming that remix from the Direct was new? Would love to have a version of it to download. Throw me a bone Nintendo.

 

[rockmanjoe]

Dat Super Punch Out meter.

 

[ReiGun]

How tall is Samus?

6 foot something. Woman is an amazon.

 

[BMOFTW]

He looks so good in motion, Excellent new comer

 

[BGBW]

I don't know who this guy is but I like the variety.

Well if you have a Wii U you could try Wii Sports Club as that runs on Namco Net Code.

 

[Saro]

Well, I totally missed the trailer during the live Direct because reasons, but HOT DAMN what a great trailer. Little Mac looks like a great fighter built around the nimble bruiser archetype. I'm also really glad that his design leans so much towardstthe Punch-Out Wii look.

I also found it amusing hearing my sister say he looks "human as fuck" fighting against the Nintendo cast. :lol

How tall is Samus?

I seem to remember her being 6'1 - 6'3 somehow.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Why's that?

Someone leaked Little Mac, Mii, Pac Man, Wii Fit Trainer, Animal Crosser and Mega Man before E3 started. so far, we got 4 out of 6.

 

[Blues1990]

How tall is Samus?

Before she was shrunk down to 5ft, 5in in Metroid: Other M, she's supposed to be 6ft, 5in (6ft, 3in when she's out of her armour). In comparison, Little Mac is barely 5ft, 3in in height.

 

[?oe?oe]

He is gonna be a boss... on the ground, but will struggle with aerials. Interesting.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I'm assuming that remix from the Direct was new? Would love to have a version of it to download. Throw me a bone Nintendo.

I can only assume so.

 

[GamerJM]

Awesome. His playstyle looks great.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

SO HYPE

 

[RomanceDawn]

If I don't get Dixie or Ridley then this guy will without a doubt be my 3rd main along with Donkey Kong and Bowser. I've been waiting for him for so long! There is just something I love about characters that don't use gadgets or widgets to fight back.

To all the naysayers who said:

1: All he can do is punch, it wouldn't be interesting.
2: The Japanese don't like him.
3: Villager already uses boxing gloves. (I mean really?)
4: It's just a generic boxing ring made for smash.
5: There isn't much to draw from, a move set for him would be too difficult to create.
6: He's too realistic for Smash Bros. (Uh Snake?)

I hope now you see how terribly wrong you were and how you should always hold your tongue when trying predict who the next newcomer is and why.

WFT, Toon Link, Little Mac and Lucario! Ah yes, the salt this Smash title brings will keep my food preserved for generations to come! Now I just need to see Wolf, Ike and Ridley and I can start selling my stock.

 

[Trojita]

I won't be satisfied until Shulk is revealed

Spoiler

and his Final Smash is True Monado

Is this a big game spoiler?

 

[friskykillface]

let's go Doc Louis for playable character


awesome trailer glad he's finally in . little Mac god

 

[DJIzana]

One character off my own personal wish list of announced characters that I've wanted.

All that's left, hopefully, is Shulk and still Ness or Lucas. I'll be happy with that and a solid release date!

This Nintendo Direct was good to me. Sucks for those that are disappointed... =)

 

[Broken Joystick]

SMASH AIN'T NO JOKE

 

[Loss for Words]

Is this a big game spoiler?

No.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I don't know who this guy is

Did you never hear of Mike Tyson's Punch-Out?

 

[Ryce]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, but it's the 30th anniversary of the Punch-Out!! series. The first game was released in arcades in February 1984.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I don't know if anyone's mentioned this, but it's the 30th anniversary of the Punch-Out!! series. The first game was released in arcades in February 1984.

That's interesting to know.

 

[FUNKNOWN iXi]

FUCK TO THE FUCKING YES!

FUCK! YES!

 

[Nocturnowl]

One of my five most wanted newcomers so by extension this is the first newcomer for SSB4 that got me that genuine hype.

like I noted in the other thread I'd say that this goes a long way in making that 'rumored' 6 newcomer list from a while ago read more like a leak

And my hype goes back down a bit, Mii does absolutely nothing for me and Pac Man ain't much better.

 

[Bog]

The one character I've wanted since the GC version. Looks great.

 

[Revven]

I really, really hope that meter he has is actually balanced because apparently it's an OHKO when he gets it full and uses it.

Could be really imbalanced in 1v1 if that meter is really easy to get. Will take a wait and see approach but I'm not super happy about it (even if it looks cool).

Other than that, he seems like a great addition and for once, a character that doesn't have a gahlike recovery -- thank goodness.

 

[DigitalOp]

My god....

I've wanted Mac in for a long time.

This official pushed Smash Bros 4 as one of my most favorite games ever made and I haven't even played it yet.

 

[IceMarker]

Upgraded from Assist Trophy status, I like.

 

[fernoca]

Spoiler

Bulge alert!!!

This reveal reminded me of when Paulie Malignaggi was Little Mac in the Punch Out (Wii) TV commercial. He looked perfect on it. XD

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I really, really hope that meter he has is actually balanced because apparently it's an OHKO when he gets it full and uses it.

Could be really imbalanced in 1v1 if that meter is really easy to get. Will take a wait and see approach but I'm not super happy about it (even if it looks cool).

Other than that, he seems like a great addition and for once, a character that doesn't have a gahlike recovery -- thank goodness.

Maybe it'll be like in the actual Punch-Out games, where the meter goes down when you get hit.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Upgraded from Assist Trophy status, I like.

Means there's hope for Isaac and Saki!

Right?

Spoiler

:C