Super Smash Bros: Brawl

[Dr. Crawford]

Anyone else excited for this game and picking it up tonight and or tomorrow?

[2ltben]

Yes. Dear god yes.

[jow]

Picking it up tonight, as I'm workin' midnight at the ol' GameStop.

[2ltben]

The Gamestop here didn't get enough preorders to warrant a midnight release, so they're opening at 9am. To top it off, the snowstorms here recently prevented them from getting half their shipment, so about 15 preorders arn't getting copies.

[Dr. Crawford]

yikes.

I preordered at Toys R Us because of the $25 gift card I have from buying Mario Galaxy from there.

When I get my Wii hooked up to the internet we'll need to exchange friend codes so we can engage in fisticuffs

[2ltben]

Zelda's final smash just isn't fucking fair. Its insta-kill. At least Luigi only puts you into a trance through his powers of interpretive dance.

[D.O.A]

Zelda's final smash just isn't fucking fair. Its insta-kill. At least Luigi only puts you into a trance through his powers of interpretive dance.
damn. do u have a copy of the game? How does Link play in comparison of Melee?

[Penguin]

This is gonna be awkward. I'm broke, and my friend with money has no TV of his own... so he went and preordered Brawl and a goddamn Wii, and he's going to take it over to my place to set it up.

On top of his 360 and my PS2. And I've been trying to CUT DOWN on clutter.

[AFG]

Zelda's final smash just isn't fucking fair. Its insta-kill. At least Luigi only puts you into a trance through his powers of interpretive dance.
damn. do u have a copy of the game? How does Link play in comparison of Melee?

it's all about the pikachu

[Pinecone]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Pinecone/Thinger/1205038418759.gif

[jow]

Got mine. I might go play WH40k though. Haha.

[Rob]

Got mine today. Future Shop had tons of them. Must be something about Burlington, nowhere ever seems to be sold out of anything, and nobody ever lines up outside stores for anything either.

[Dr. Crawford]

So far, I really like it. there are some annoyances, but its still a great game

[Faceman]

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=76888&st=0

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[Penguin]

Well I gotta say I'm disappointed. I have yet to see a Sonic or Snake.

[Faceman]

Lazy.

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[Penguin]

Well, after playing way more of this game than I had any real desire to, Snake is unlocked.

Basically, I wouldn't recommend letting hype influence you to get this game. Unless you're a lifelong Nintendo fan, you will probably be bored as hell, playing with characters you don't recognize with retarded names. In short, getting it for Snake and Sonic is dumb.

Seriously.

Ice climbers.

What the hell.

[Rob]

I loved Ice Climber when I was a kid.

And I can't wait to play this with a bunch of people.

[jow]

It's mad fun, Sonic. You gotta just let it be what it is. A party game, fun. Beatin' dudes up.

[Mr. Burns]

Well, after playing way more of this game than I had any real desire to, Snake is unlocked.

Basically, I wouldn't recommend letting hype influence you to get this game. Unless you're a lifelong Nintendo fan, you will probably be bored as hell, playing with characters you don't recognize with retarded names. In short, getting it for Snake and Sonic is dumb.

Seriously.

Ice climbers.

What the hell.
You're doin it wrong. You need your friends to come over to play and you need to talk immense amounts of trash. And drinking copious amounts of beer may help.

[Penguin]

Well that's a problem for jaded, friendless misanthropes like myself.

[RichyCunningham]

Well that's a problem for jaded, friendless misanthropes like myself.
Play online with vandal!

[Penguin]

I did discover that being Player 2 as Snake comes in really handy for the "beat up the evil clones of everyone" part of the game. Turns out that a great way to bounce your opponents out of the ring is to shoot them with the Stinger, and then shooting them with the Stinger again when they're trying to float back to the platform. I can take out a baddie in 2 hits like that.

[jow]

I'm really starting to like the game more. The Ice Climbers is mad gangsta this time around. I usually rock Mario, Luigi, Kirby or dem Ice Climbaz.

[Dr. Crawford]

I like Luigi and Sonic. Fox isn't as good as he used to be. Oh well wanted a change anyway.

I got my Wii hooked up to internet now. do any of you want to exchange friend codes and battle?

[engineer]

I like Luigi and Sonic. Fox isn't as good as he used to be. Oh well wanted a change anyway.

I got my Wii hooked up to internet now. do any of you want to exchange friend codes and battle?

Fox was insanely whoreable in SSBM. The blaster juggling thing got annoying after a while.

[2ltben]

Well, after playing way more of this game than I had any real desire to, Snake is unlocked.

Basically, I wouldn't recommend letting hype influence you to get this game. Unless you're a lifelong Nintendo fan, you will probably be bored as hell, playing with characters you don't recognize with retarded names. In short, getting it for Snake and Sonic is dumb.

Seriously.

Ice climbers.

What the hell.
You don't get this game for singleplayer, you get this game for college. Ice Climbers are downright bastards after a little bit of practice, fuck Ness and Lucas, and, Jesus Christ, have you ever had anyone swallow you as Kirby and spit you into a hole?

Luigi is basically the new Mario.

[engineer]

Ice Climbers, Mr. Game & Watch and the like are classic Nintendo characters.

[Penguin]

OMFG. The crowds actually chant "Zero Suit Samus! Zero Suit Samus!" as if you know, she's actually a different character named Z.S. Samus or something.

Also, false advertising. Zero Suit Samus does not in fact wear zero suits. The game would be much improved if she did.

[Pinecone]

OMFG. The crowds actually chant "Zero Suit Samus! Zero Suit Samus!" as if you know, she's actually a different character named Z.S. Samus or something.

It is. There's a way to select ZSS at the start of the match but l forgot how.

[blackguy32]

OMFG. The crowds actually chant "Zero Suit Samus! Zero Suit Samus!" as if you know, she's actually a different character named Z.S. Samus or something.

Also, false advertising. Zero Suit Samus does not in fact wear zero suits. The game would be much improved if she did.

Her name is Zero Suit Samus because that is what she wears for a portion of the game Metroid:Zero Mission. Its a pretty interesting portion since you can't be spotted or its game over.

Also you can pick Zero Suit Samus by holding the shield button while selecting Samus. I dont know why you would because Zero Suit Samus trades speed for weight and goes flying pretty easily, not to mention other than her side b whip attack, there is really nothing that sends enemies flying as far as Id like. Id say they neutered her as a whole, other than the screw attack which works more like the original smash bros rather than Melee's version.

[engineer]

OMFG. The crowds actually chant "Zero Suit Samus! Zero Suit Samus!" as if you know, she's actually a different character named Z.S. Samus or something.

Also, false advertising. Zero Suit Samus does not in fact wear zero suits. The game would be much improved if she did.

Her name is Zero Suit Samus because that is what she wears for a portion of the game Metroid:Zero Mission. Its a pretty interesting portion since you can't be spotted or its game over.

All you have to do is stun the pursuing Space Pirates and get to a "safe area" where you can shake them.

Speaking of the stun pistol, does she have it in Brawl?

[Penguin]

OMFG. The crowds actually chant "Zero Suit Samus! Zero Suit Samus!" as if you know, she's actually a different character named Z.S. Samus or something.

It is. There's a way to select ZSS at the start of the match but l forgot how.
My point is, taking off your armor does not a new person make.

Unless it DOES... hmm, I can begin my life of crime.

"AHA! We have you now, Penguin!"
"Oh no you don't!" *takes off Kevlar*
"Gasp! Casual Wear Penguin! So sorry, we thought you were Penguin!"

=/

Her name is Zero Suit Samus because that is what she wears for a portion of the game Metroid:Zero Mission.

I'm aware of this. -_-

[Mr. Burns]

I'm a big DK fan. I think his style just gels with me - it almost feels like I'm cheating how easy it is when using him. The other characters make me think a lot more about their moves.

Then again, I have yet to play many brawls or play online at all.

[2ltben]

The final boss in SP is a total fuckass.

[engineer]

Did they go with the overgrown glove for the 3rd time in a row?

[Pinecone]

Did they go with the overgrown glove for the 3rd time in a row?

no

[Dr. Crawford]

well depends which mode.

classic and master hand are still there. they are an important part of smash

but the boss of SSE is a pain in the ass. I think SSE could've been a lot better the newly made enemies and bosses aren't interesting but the cutscenes and the classic boss fights like ridley are ace

[D.O.A]

Wat's up with the tripping? It's incredibly annoying when u are drilling a guy and out of nowhere u trip and fall. SP is pretty good, I haven't made it to the final boss (yet).

Who do u guys main? I use Link as I did in melee.

[Rob]

I play most of the time as Luigi or Captain Falcon.

[Dr. Crawford]

hmm i haven't found a solid main yet.

i use sonic, ganondorf, pokemon trainer, wario, and luigi

[blackguy32]

Wat's up with the tripping? It's incredibly annoying when u are drilling a guy and out of nowhere u trip and fall. SP is pretty good, I haven't made it to the final boss (yet).

Who do u guys main? I use Link as I did in melee.

Its OMG RANDOM!!!

[D.O.A]

The music... wow. The orchestra pieces in Brawl are amazing, as they were in Melee.

[Penguin]

As with most operatic songs in Japanese games, don't read the translation at the end credits. You'll only see how stupid it is.

[Mr. Burns]

I actually beat the last boss in SSE on the first try. Then in the boss battles mode it took me one continue, which sucks because I hadn't used one up to that point and almost had the challenge completed but couldn't do it. The secret is to use Samus and do the forward-A + up-B combo in the air. Forward-A in the air is almost broken how much damage it does if you hit with each little explosion. Also, air-dodging is very important - just block when in the air and you get a little invincibility. That helps a lot with Master Hand and Tabuu. I actually got the weaker Master Hand killed with only taking like 30% damage. Once you master the dodging it gets really simple since the hand only has a few attacks and telegraphs them all very clearly.

[D.O.A]

Just beat the boss in SSE First try. He was somewhat easy, but he was also very cheap. He KO'd like 2 of my guys in one to two moves. I was lucky with my last guy (Falco), I threw a Nova bomb and it missed and detonated center stage. The boss teleported a few times, and then teleported RIGHT into the explosion and killed him.

As with most operatic songs in Japanese games, don't read the translation at the end credits. You'll only see how stupid it is.

DAMN... You weren't kidding LOL

[Penguin]

inorite?

I think the only one worse is the theme from Ace Combat 5. It sounds really cool but they're just saying the same damn thing over and over again:

When history changes greatly
Razgriz reveals itself
First as an evil demon

With its power
The demon brings death to the earth
Then it dies

That's it. That's the whole song, repeated over and over again. Sometimes they change it up with:

History changes greatly
Razgriz reveals itself
As a great hero

But that's ALSO repeated a lot. Blech. (http://www.animelyrics.com/game/acecombat5/theunsungwar.htm)

At least we can still trust the Final Fantasy operatic vocals to not suck. I need to track down my copy of "One-Winged Angel"...

[Azevedo]

Ike is the man; a bit slow but he hits like a tank He can KO any medium-weight character at 30% with a simple, uncharged smash attack.

Marth will probably be able to creep back up to the top. I am not to sure how the 'tiers' will play out but it will be interesting to see the cheap combos being exploited again.

The brawl smashses are kind of a mixed blessing; I like reaming on my buddies but when they break open one of those things and kill me, it is kind of retarded.

[D.O.A]

Ike is the man; a bit slow but he hits like a tank He can KO any medium-weight character at 30% with a simple, uncharged smash attack.

Marth will probably be able to creep back up to the top. I am not to sure how the 'tiers' will play out but it will be interesting to see the cheap combos being exploited again.

The brawl smashses are kind of a mixed blessing; I like reaming on my buddies but when they break open one of those things and kill me, it is kind of retarded.
I hate Marth users with a passion. Everytime we play, we usually play with all items off, including smash balls for the very same reason.

[Dr. Crawford]

as much as i like the game, there are a few things i can't stand

I HATE ike. him and pit are the most annoying characters.

smash balls suck too. they come out WAY too often. when im playing a 3 stock match 4 of them shouldn't appear. if you could set their frequency it would be so much better.

Also, tripping. I don't even have to explain, but its aggravating like no other.

[D.O.A]

as much as i like the game, there are a few things i can't stand

I HATE ike. him and pit are the most annoying characters.

smash balls suck too. they come out WAY too often. when im playing a 3 stock match 4 of them shouldn't appear. if you could set their frequency it would be so much better.

Also, tripping. I don't even have to explain, but its aggravating like no other.
Agreed.
PIT IS THE BIGGEST BITCH. His bow is fast, requires no charging, and is controllable. His side air sends you flying, and his twirling bow is annying as all hell.

[AFG]

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1808778

[Penguin]

[quote="Dr. Crawford":2nxgzpsc]as much as i like the game, there are a few things i can't stand

I HATE ike. him and pit are the most annoying characters.

smash balls suck too. they come out WAY too often. when im playing a 3 stock match 4 of them shouldn't appear. if you could set their frequency it would be so much better.

Also, tripping. I don't even have to explain, but its aggravating like no other.
Agreed.
PIT IS THE BIGGEST BITCH. His bow is fast, requires no charging, and is controllable. His side air sends you flying, and his twirling bow is annying as all hell.[/quote:2nxgzpsc]

HYAYAYAYA!

I mostly use Pit. >_>

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1808778
AWESOME

[AFG]

I was always a kirby fan, partly bc he's so hard to kill since he can float for a long ass time.

[Dr. Crawford]

it seems like they've made kirbys neutral b a lot less useful. you have to stand practically right against your opponent now and that's hard to do if you're playing someone with a brain

[D.O.A]

it seems like they've made kirbys neutral b a lot less useful. you have to stand practically right against your opponent now and that's hard to do if you're playing someone with a brain
HEE-YAH! AYE!

[AFG]

it seems like they've made kirbys neutral b a lot less useful. you have to stand practically right against your opponent now and that's hard to do if you're playing someone with a brain

Honestly, I haven't noticed, but that's probably because I haven't played SSB since the N64 days.