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I have to say I'm really excited for this. Not only is it a new Smash Bros, but it's being developed by Namco. I want to see how this is going to work out.
I've never been a fan of the Tekken games. They were passing fun for a bit but in the end I just like flashy specials and I suppose slightly less 'technical' fighters. I'm not into fighting games to be a serious player I just like to have fun with it and Tekken always seemed to be one that you'd have to sit and learn combos to really excell at. Hopefully they don't do anything too rediculous with it.
"We’re not really sure at this moment but when thinking of the playerbase who is playing Smash Bros, maybe Tekken characters is something they wouldn’t want, so I’ve been pulling back on that a bit. But I don’t know."
I'm relieved to hear this. I love Namco games, but maybe they can do a crossover fighting game AFTER Smash Bros.; I think they should just keep it to traditional Nintendo characters for now.
I'm relieved to hear this. I love Namco games, but maybe they can do a crossover fighting game AFTER Smash Bros.; I think they should just keep it to traditional Nintendo characters for now.
Come on Namco, at least give us characters like Pac-Man and Dig Dug! They definitely fit in with the Smash Bros aesthetic.
Tekken characters may not work since they will feel nothing like they usually do given the fighting system in Smash.
However, smash attacks are pretty prevalent in the DBZ games, so maybe Goku and Vegeta can join, please? Hell, Lucario was kind of a DBZ character...
Tekken characters may not work since they will feel nothing like they usually do given the fighting system in Smash.
However, smash attacks are pretty prevalent in the DBZ games, so maybe Goku and Vegeta can join, please? Hell, Lucario was kind of a DBZ character...
The Smash Bros player base wouldn't want a Tekken character, but wanted Snake from Metal Gear? A Namco fighting game character would be no more out of place than he was.
@Kevin - Dig Dug would be amazing, he could inflate the other characters and... well, I'm not sure what else he'd do, but I'm sure they'd come up with something good. Drop rocks on them with down+B maybe.
Throw in the Taiko from Taiko No Tatsujin and you've got a sale. Make them a tag team style fighter, like the Ice Climbers, except with drum sticks instead of hammers. And a final smash that fills the screen with Japanese adorable and Jpop music.
Namco loves trolling the West by including references to games they refuse to localize, or only localize once and abandon. I assume this will be the same way.
Also, Katamari. Do that too.
Namco loves trolling the West by including references to games they refuse to localize, or only localize once and abandon. I assume this will be the same way.
Also, Katamari. Do that too.
A couple cameos does not equate to a cross over game. SSBB wasn't a Nintendo x Sega x Konami crossover because Sonic and Snake were in the game.
For a party game like Smash, the more the merrier.
For a party game like Smash, the more the merrier.
Does this mean the Tekken X Street Fighter game is dead?
I heard the bad response and less than projected sales of Street Fighter x Tekken might have killed this. Namco doesn't want to do it and have to share some of the profit on a game that won't sell all that well to begin with.
I heard the bad response and less than projected sales of Street Fighter x Tekken might have killed this. Namco doesn't want to do it and have to share some of the profit on a game that won't sell all that well to begin with.
"The Smash Bros player base wouldn't want a Tekken character, but wanted Snake from Metal Gear? A Namco fighting game character would be no more out of place than he was."
@Baines - I was on my way to type that. I wouldn't mind a Tekken character or two. They'd make more sense as a bruiser than Snake did with grenades and rockets.
@Baines - I was on my way to type that. I wouldn't mind a Tekken character or two. They'd make more sense as a bruiser than Snake did with grenades and rockets.
The thing is that Tekken has never been on a Nintendo console and for the Nintendo players the Tekken characters can be a little, you know, unknown. I played Tekken for the fisrt time ever last week and before that I was only familiar with Heihachi.
I think Soul Calibur characters would be more suited for a Smash Bros. game. I WANT MY DAMN VOLDO IN SSB DAMMIT!
So, I think Namco will wait for the reaction of Tekken TT2 on Wii U and then will decide if they put some Tekken character.
I think Soul Calibur characters would be more suited for a Smash Bros. game. I WANT MY DAMN VOLDO IN SSB DAMMIT!
So, I think Namco will wait for the reaction of Tekken TT2 on Wii U and then will decide if they put some Tekken character.
Heihachi must be in this game, he has appeared in almost every fighting game Namco has been involved with, including the sony smash bros. copy.
I'm going to take a look at what Namco Bandai games have sold well on Nintendo platforms in the past...
Retro Collection games... Pacman... SoulCalibur 2... more Pacman...
Honestly, this publisher's big games tend to be Tekken and Ridge Racer, neither of which are very Nintendo associated.
Retro Collection games... Pacman... SoulCalibur 2... more Pacman...
Honestly, this publisher's big games tend to be Tekken and Ridge Racer, neither of which are very Nintendo associated.
@Julio: Tekken Advance and 3d Prime. Doesn't change that Tekken is relatively unknown on Ninty consoles but I wanted to share that none the less.
Personally, i don't want newcomers from NAMCO i just want them to make SSB a true fighting game.
But if they need to include characters, plz include KOS-MOS and/or Klonoa, i don't ask for much you see.
But if they need to include characters, plz include KOS-MOS and/or Klonoa, i don't ask for much you see.
@My Landlord What's a true fighting game, Street Fighter, Tekken, Smash Bros with polish?
I don't want Tekken characters because we know for the most part who's going to be picked, Heihachi. Fresh faces from Nintendo and Namco please.
I don't want Tekken characters because we know for the most part who's going to be picked, Heihachi. Fresh faces from Nintendo and Namco please.
I'm still reeling from the initial announcement of this and the new JoJo.
Not sure why ppl would think Tekken characters would make it in...if anyone will it's Pac-Man. Plus it sounds as if they will be easing up on the roster a bit.
Not sure why ppl would think Tekken characters would make it in...if anyone will it's Pac-Man. Plus it sounds as if they will be easing up on the roster a bit.
2 Thoughts/feelings:
1) of course it is because Nintendo's really pushing for it (read: nagging)
2) Namco needs all the fighting outlets it can get, because their other games aren't doing so hot (which is sad).
That said, Nintendo would be dumb not to want at least one Tekken Character -but would be completely stupid if they didn't dig deeper into Namco's properties for a varied group.
1) of course it is because Nintendo's really pushing for it (read: nagging)
2) Namco needs all the fighting outlets it can get, because their other games aren't doing so hot (which is sad).
That said, Nintendo would be dumb not to want at least one Tekken Character -but would be completely stupid if they didn't dig deeper into Namco's properties for a varied group.
@Julio Csar Mendoza
Tekken 3D Prime Edition on the 3DS and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 has been announced for the WiiU.
Considering the next Smash Bros is a WiiU title, TTT2 would be enough of a connection on its own.
Tekken 3D Prime Edition on the 3DS and Tekken Tag Tournament 2 has been announced for the WiiU.
Considering the next Smash Bros is a WiiU title, TTT2 would be enough of a connection on its own.
@BoomingEchoes:
It seems to me that you're saying other fighting game companies should succeed Capcom until Capcom gets its bearings back. Regarding Smash Bros., I know this is never ever going to happen, but wouldn't it be so cool if other fighting game companies could lend their characters to the next one? I would so want to see how, say, Ms. Fortune would play in Smash Bros.
It seems to me that you're saying other fighting game companies should succeed Capcom until Capcom gets its bearings back. Regarding Smash Bros., I know this is never ever going to happen, but wouldn't it be so cool if other fighting game companies could lend their characters to the next one? I would so want to see how, say, Ms. Fortune would play in Smash Bros.
Well Snake was hardly a Nintendo focused character, and he worked just fine in the game (although I could do without his muscular buttocks being constantly in view).
A Namco character or two would be welcome if said character was designed to fit well.
And yes, Smash had BETTER be a BIG, GIANT PRIORITY. Namco you should feel honoured to be able to work on such an amazing franchise, especially considering you don't do such great work these days...
They better not fudge this up...
A Namco character or two would be welcome if said character was designed to fit well.
And yes, Smash had BETTER be a BIG, GIANT PRIORITY. Namco you should feel honoured to be able to work on such an amazing franchise, especially considering you don't do such great work these days...
They better not fudge this up...
I would be fine with no Namco characters on the roster. I'm hopeful that Snake and Sonic will still make the cut. It'd make me a sad Panda if they were not included.
Let's just hope this doesn't go the way of Star Fox: ASSault. Way to take the Nintendo-flavor out of a treasured series, Namco. Don't fuck this one up too.
Every time someone asks for an anime character to be in the next Smash Bros, a puppy dies. Or a kitten, whichever you like more. It's not that I don't like anime, but that's not the point of Smash Bros. It's a celebration of video game nostalgia, and anime has nothing to do with that. If you want Goku and Mario to fight, that's already been hacked into Brawl.
Tekken characters don't fit in Smash Bros much when it comes to theme. Like My Landlord said, KOS-MOS and Klonoa would be just perfect.
@James Keeton
Exactly, Lloyd Irving would be cool if they are to include someone from a Namco franchise.
Exactly, Lloyd Irving would be cool if they are to include someone from a Namco franchise.
If link was in Soul Calibur, SC characters should be in SSB. If you look back to the last Nintendo/Namco collaboration it was Starfox Assault, not a bad game, but not what the fans were expecting... but in SSB's case that is a good thing. The series is in danger of becoming stale (irregardless of it's sales numbers) and it needs to be shaken up.
For anyone hoping any Soul Calibur characters will make an appearance, just....no. I know Link was in SC II, but any new characters need to fit into the Nintendo universe. I wouldn't be surprised if Pac-Man became a playable character.
@Baines
Uh Snake has been on NES, GB, and Gamecube and Snake was only in because of Kojima's Son demanded for Snake being in Super Smash Bros Melee but wasn't in because the game was a rushed project.
Uh Snake has been on NES, GB, and Gamecube and Snake was only in because of Kojima's Son demanded for Snake being in Super Smash Bros Melee but wasn't in because the game was a rushed project.
I really hope they aren't afraid to add some Namco characters.
Pacman, Klonoa and Lloyd would all be great. And yes, even some Tekken characters wouldn't be too out of place. The lulz characters like Kangaroo (Roger) and the Bear (Kuma) would be awesome.
Also, Tekken actually has seen a release on Nintendo's GBA: http://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/tekken-advance
It was pretty good too considering.
Pacman, Klonoa and Lloyd would all be great. And yes, even some Tekken characters wouldn't be too out of place. The lulz characters like Kangaroo (Roger) and the Bear (Kuma) would be awesome.
Also, Tekken actually has seen a release on Nintendo's GBA: http://www.metacritic.com/game/game-boy-advance/tekken-advance
It was pretty good too considering.
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