Ultimate Smash Direct 8.8.2018 Thoughts?

[Duster]

So I know the direct hasn't happened yet, (We still have about an hour and 50 minutes), but do you guys have any thoughts on the direct before or after it happens? Please tell me, because i'm very interested.

 

[Duster]

My Thoughts on This: It was an amazing direct. I feel like Nintendo revealed a lot of good stuff that we've been hoping for. I have a theory that the blurred out slot on the main menu is blurred out because it's some kind of adventure mode or subspace emissary successor that we can't know about yet. I'm really excited for this game and can't wait to see what they deliver!

 

[Marc]

My Thoughts on This: It was an amazing direct. I feel like Nintendo revealed a lot of good stuff that we've been hoping for. I have a theory that the blurred out slot on the main menu is blurred out because it's some kind of adventure mode or subspace emissary successor that we can't know about yet. I'm really excited for this game and can't wait to see what they deliver!

Is it just:

• 103 stages and 900 tracks
• King K. Rool and Simon Belmont as playable (Richter Belmont as an Echo Fighter)
  
• Chrom And Dark Samus Echo Fighters
  
• Rathalos (from MH) as an assist trophy

Couldn't watch the Direct but I guess I'm OK with all of this.

 

[Duster]

Is it just:

• 103 stages and 900 tracks
• King K. Rool and Simon Belmont as playable (Richter Belmont as an Echo Fighter)
  
• Chrom And Dark Samus Echo Fighters
  
• Rathalos (from MH) as an assist trophy

Couldn't watch the Direct but I guess I'm OK with all of this.

There's also some stuff that makes your stage experience better depending on what you are trying to do. Trying to find chaos? Turn on chargeable final smash, stage switching every minute, all items, 3 - 10 minute timer, and 99 stocks to have some fun

 

[Starry Windy]

I'm not quite the fan of the early parts of the Direct, but I'm glad when Chrom made it in as separate character. This makes me wonder what will Robin's Final Smash will be... And it seems that Chrom is confirmed as Roy's Echo Fighter, according to the official site.

So there are many stages now, including the Fountain of Dreams, which looks nice! And having Stage Hazard toggle is a welcome addition once more. Stage morph thing seems to be one interesting addition, and Final Smash can also be done SSB Crusade-style now?! Plus, I'm wondering if I can put all-CPU tourney while I'm at it, too. And so far the menu looks more simplistic yet dynamic at the same time.

My favorite part of the Direct, however, was the introduction of King K. Rool which is totally pure gold

 

[eonia]

the belmonts reveal was epic...poor luigi, i wonder who will be the next one to die in these trailers
chrom: he seems to be a mix of marth, roy and ike, wich i think its better than "make one faster and the other stronger" type of clones

MH boss... ummm the stage seemed very flat without a long of things, it seems like it is a SE boss type (i would love if is confirmed in the future )

the king dedede trolling was hilarius

the stage hazard is welcomed, it will make competitive play better with more viable stages


final smash withouth ball: i like that addition

also im gonna love the 5 vs 5 mode

 

[luigiFTW]

this was pure hype. The CGI animation was golden, and there was plenty of it. All the characters announced were ones that should have been here a long time ago, so in that sense its the ultimate smash. They also revealed its about 2X as big as smash 4 in almost every way, and the ending was sweet. It really is ultimate. What did you guys think?

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[Marc]

What did you guys think?

Maybe it's because I didn't watch the Direct while it livestreamed? I just looked up the information when I got online.

 

[luigiFTW]

Maybe it's because I didn't watch the Direct while it livestreamed? I just looked up the information when I got online.

Then you completely missed all the cgi. Seriously watch it.

 

[eonia]

mmmmmh

Spoiler

it seems that dracula will not be fougth in the castlevania stage itself (at least not only in the stage itself)

in seems like we will be able to battle bosses like in brawl, that still doesnt confirm story mode for now

 

[V_Weeb]

I'm more hyped. My favourite part of the Direct was the last part where Nintendo wanted to be a big troll and trick the watcher that it was King K.Roll but it was ME DIO!!, oh wait wrong, King dedede(but King K.Roll kicked him out of the way) I hope we'll get like a story/adventure mode that is my biggest wish right now. Also I'm very pleased with the echo characters(especially Dio, No, I mean't Chrom. He got his chance at last)

 

[luigiFTW]

Really my favorite part is all the tiny changes that will make it better, like the option for all players having a meter for a weaker final smash charge. Thats cool, as well as each character having classic mode specific battles with names and characters correlating to the character you are playing.
Considering that we’ve seen at least 2 bosses with dracula and the monster hunter monster, so that will either be some story mode or included in the classic mode.
Or maybe it will be a random encounter, and you unlock new assist trophy’s for beating them and a boss rush once you beat them all. I would like that. That last menu option really adds alot of possibilities.

 

[Starry Windy]

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that I like it when I can listen to the music in the Smash Bros. Ultimate and make a custom playlist for it too, because who wouldn't want to listen to their favorite Smash music? And I also like the fact that the musics are not tied to individual stages, but this time with franchise that it's associated with, so I can pick any music that I want for the stage.

 

[Samster]

First of all, GOOD LORD CHROM IS IN SMASH!!!!! I seriously enjoyed each and every surprise that the direct had in store, and was definitely pleased with it. I love that Nintendo is making Echo fighters now. It just seems like such a cool concept, and now that Dark Samus and Chrom are joining the fray as Echo fighters, I’m gonna have an awesome time when this game comes out.

Also, King K Rool at the end, tho.

 

[Mel]

I didn't really care for the character reveals this time around. They were fine just no one I personally cared about. On the other hand all the new stuff like chargeable final smashes, stage morpher and new modes such as the 5v5 thing were so awesome.

 

[Artisan]

Here's what I think were the best parts:
King K. Rool. I really like the Country Series and he is one of my favorite boss battles. His theme they played is a remix and it's about time because that Brawl one was getting old.
Stage Morph and the ability to turn hazards off. Super useful and great for practicing but I doubt in competitive play they will need to ever use them. Only time will tell.
Super expensive MP3 player mode. Who doesn't like to listen to Smash tracks and make their own playlists.
More Echo Fighters. Not my favorite part but I like how the specials can be from two separate fighters. Looking at you Chrom. Now Chrom can protect himself if you can't protect yourself.
Possibly the most annoying character in the game Mr. Belmont. With insane range and projectiles he'll be fun to see online. He might be like a buffed Mii Gunner by the looks of it.

And that's my thoughts. \o/

 

[Shiny]

I'm very excited that King K Rool was added. It was a cool reveal trailer. I really enjoy Nintendo's concept of Echo Fighters. Chrom as a new fighter was very unexpected. Dark Samus as an addition is also pretty cool. I also like the new music that will be added. Very excited for this game! Wonder what Nintendo will add to this game next!