I've decided to post some random sleep deprived thoughts about the game, seeing as how I just finished the Subspace Emissary an hour or two ago.
- First of all, FUCK the guy who thought the Great Maze at the end would be a good idea. What a tedious last thing to put us through. It was Mega Man all over again having to retread through levels and take on each character in the game (minus Sonic) and each boss from the mode.
- I haven't been able to connect to any random online WiFi matches, so that's weird. However, I am able to view spectator matches and gamble my hard earned coins. Fuck the guy who played as Link and didn't know how to use his Final Smash.
- I played some online matches with a few friends on the East Coast..... the first few matches were a little laggy, but not horrible. Then when a third East Coast person joined, it got better. ..... until the next match when it was literally one frame per two seconds. So keep in mind, West Coast <-> East Coast matches range from slightly bearable to completely unbearable.
- I like that you are able to unlock every single character through SE. It's far more convenient than having to do little missions and whatnot to get someone........ Mr. Game and Watch, I'm looking directly at you.
- Sakurai seems to have taken out the little awards/achievements from multiplayer Brawls :( I really liked those, I'll miss being a Mr. Saturn Fan.
- The music in the game...... it's absolutely amazing. If they release a soundtrack with all the remixes and everything from the game, I will seriously buy it. Listening to the remixed theme from the Winters Boy's Academy (I forgot the actual name) sent warm feelings of joy through my heart. (Snowman if you're wondering what track)
- Sonic isn't nearly as fast as I thought he'd be, I suicide more with Fox/Falco than I do Sonic.
- Also, the clones aren't as bad as I'd thought they'd be, which is a blessing. Ganondorf now plays like a retarded Falcon, but hits hard when he does. Toon Link is surprisingly good, I think I prefer playing as him over normal Link. Pokemon Trainer has probably been the most surprising character to play as, specifically Squirtle. He's a little ball of hard blue death.
- Ice Climbers seem to be better this time around, I actually enjoy playing as them this time around. In fact, there's no character I don't like playing as.
- Peach is still fucking annoying. OH DID I WIN?!
That's about all I can think of to say... so here's a picture for your time.
Huzzah!
Initially, I wasn't sure about the game. The game plays far faster than Melee and it was something I had to adjust to. It actually felt really hectic to me playing 1v1v1v1 against lvl 9 computers.... and it never felt that way to me on Melee. However, it is still > Melee in every respect.
I found your opinions on Brawl to be insightful and accurate.
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I really want to try out Ike. I don't think he's gonna be better than Roy, but that's why marth is still in the game
Underwhelming is hardly the word I'd use though - more like strategically different. Just gotta change your fighting style, like I'll also have to do with Ryu's monster package and neck girth.
@spitfire
I've been a longtime Ness player since 64, and I'm finding myself to like Lucas a bit more. His meteor smashes are awesome, but he doesn't have the same satisfying smack sound without the bat. :o
@The Wrath
Yeah, I'm playing with a GC controller. I need that rumble and jump buttons.
@elitechief27
I like Ike more than Roy. He exudes bad assedness. PREPARE YOURSELF!
Wait, you do realize what website you are posting on right?
I've only tried once, but I couldn't connect to anyone for a random online match. It just timed out after seeking for 10 minutes. I think I'll go try again real quick....