But anyway, I am not here right now to talk about Pokemon or Fossil Fighters. I am here to talk about everyone's casual fighting game: Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/WiiU. That's right! I have been playing a lot of Super Smash Bros. lately and I must say that it really is a very decent fighting game, which has the same competitive vibe as other popular fighting games like Street Fighter IV and Tekken, but without the complex button scheme of both games.
Whether you win or lose in this game, there's only thing I can say about this game; it's fun, and the excitement never stops there, for the challenge continues to ramp up as you fight your way from the different fighters in this game! :D
Speaking of fighters, as a recent Smash Bros. player, I have observed some certain characters that really catches my eye. So,without further ado, here are some of my favorite Super Smash Bros. characters.
There are 3 particular criteria that I used when considering the list:
1. Fighting style (custom moves are not included)
2. Level of reliability
3. Other reasons
Now then, let us begin the list of my Top 7 Super Smash Bros. characters! Please keep in mind that all of these are just a part of my own opinions, observations, and preferences when it comes to playing Smash Bros.
Ness is one of my favorite characters in this game, and the reason why is because, like Zeorymer from Super Robot Taisen J, Ness is quite notorious for being one of the most underrated, while still being ridiculously powerful characters in the game. His baseball bat (forward smash) attack is a very promising feat, especially when your opponent is trapped in a pillar of fire. Speaking of fire, Ness fights using a powerful energy known as PK (Psychokinesis in short), which can allow Ness to generate certain elemental attacks at his disposal, most notably PK Fire. Ness' reliability comes in spamming PK Fire at the enemy and dish out a powerful smash attack which can almost send any foe flying, especially when it is fully charged. Additionally, Ness can also bring back projectiles with it. The only reason that Ness is in the bottom of my list is because of his recovery move, PK Thunder, which can greatly determine the great Ness players from the bad ones (and I am one of the latter).
TOP 6: Princess Peach
Everything about Princess Peach screams kawaii! From the pink apparel that she wears (from the lovely pink dress to the elegant pink shoes) to the cutesy gestures that she does (her down taunt is just sooo lovely :D), Princess Peach can catch you off-guard in the most crucial of situations. She has a very weird yet technical set of skills, all of which can be very underwhelming at some point, but can all pack a punch; especially her side special, Peach Bomber, that deals decent damage using her hips. Her forward smash is a very unique one, cycling from a tennis racket, to a golf club, and to a frying pan. Honestly, I find her tennis racket to be her strongest weapon among the three, but it's just me. Lastly, the reason that she's one of my favorites is because of her aforementioned down taunt. She greets you with a lovely wink after she spins gracefully. Hehehe... what a cute little princess! Uh-huh~! ;)
TOP 5: Charizard
OK. Honestly, I am a reaaaaaallly bad Charizard player. Want to know why, you might ask? Well, simply put. Flare Blitz. Flare Blitz damages you and your enemies upon executing the move, which quite really reflects Charizard's fighting style; sheer power and reckless brutality. That's right, Charizard is one brutal dragon, and that's what makes it stand out against other bruisers, specifically the ability to fly and to charge right in your opponent's face. You better watch out, though, because once your opponent dodges your Flare Blitz, say goodbye to your victory and hello to your doom!
TOP 4: Shulk
As one of the latest fighters in SSB4, Shulk proves himself to be a very strong character, primarily due to his buff move, Monado Arts, which allows the crimson-clad warrior to adapt himself in any given situation. Suffering from damage? Shield has your back. Trying to get back up to the competition? Jump will scratch that itch. Ready for the kill? Smash will surely spice things up on your end. He also has his own counter move, allowing some decent punishment for those who approach this Monado boy. The only downside, for me, when it comes in using Shulk is that he is tend to get focused a lot due to the potential it has to destroy teams, especially during Team Battles. Another reason why he's on this list is because of his death scream... I JUST CAN'T HELP BUT TO LAUGH AT IT! XD
TOP 3: Zero Suit Samus
Like Ness, Zero Suit Samus is a very underrated yet surprisingly strong character. I have faced a lot of Zero Suit Samus players, and I really can't define on what her potential is. She's basically Samus without the Power Suit and heavy armaments, but the thing that the original Samus lacks is mobility, which made possible with her newly-acquired jet boots (which kinda reminds me of a pair of high heels, to be honest O.o) that allows her to deliver swift attacks to her opponents, while evading their savage blows. Speaking of evading, Zero Suit Samus is very susceptible of being thrown away from the battlefield, which quite sucks, but that doesn't make me put her off the list! :)
TOP 2: Toon Link
There's something about Toon Link that makes me put him on the list. He's adorable, courageous, and because... he's just simply... simple. Unlike his default counterpart, Toon Link focuses on swift blows, emulating the original Link's fighting style while adding some twists on his own. His Boomerang attack doesn't blow enemies away like the Gale Boomerang, but it hurts more, his downward thrust goes straight and it cannot be controlled, and his Hero's Bow travels farther and charges faster than Link's Hero's Bow, but doesn't travel as fast. In short, Toon Link have some ups and downs that makes him a very unique fighter rather than a carbon copy. His voice is quite goofy and likable, which makes me laugh every time his says "Gah!" and screaming and shouting during his down taunt. XD
TOP 1: Bowser and King Dedede
And the moment you've all been waiting for! My favorite Smash Bros. characters! :) So what does these characters have in common?! First, they are both villains from their respective games (Super Mario and Kirby, respectively). And second, both of them have brutal and heavy attacks that can outright KO any unsuspecting fighter without hesitation. However, both of them has some subtle differences. Bowser does not jump as high and his recovery move is not very good when recovering from a great distance, but King Dedede can jump seven times. You heard it right. SEVEN. FREAKING. TIMES!!! Allowing King Dedede to recover as much more often than Bowser. Both of them have reliable poking attacks under the form of Bowser's Fire Breath, and King Dedede's Gordo Throw, which can annoy many opponents to their doom. And lastly, King Dedede and Bowser possess some of the best forward smashes to date, Bowser's drop kick and Dedede's hammer flail. One shot and BOOM! Total annihilation, and this is what makes both Dedede and Bowser to be on the top of my list!
So, do you agree to the list I made? Or do you have something else in mind? Let me know and share your insights on who are your favorite Smash Bros. characters! Until then, keep on SMASHIN'! :D
