Super Smash Bros. 3D-Specific Thread

I'm returning to it regularly because I don't have access to the Wii U version. Would I feel differently if I did? Probably - but I'm happy with the 3DS version of the game.

Stu's never been a Smash fan, though.

Although honestly, I have to say that the Wii U version was a huge step up from its 3DS counterpart, despite using the same characters. Absolutely massive difference.

I'd rather have Smash Run than Smash Tour though.

I never play either, but I agree with you there. Smash Tour is a load of testicles. In my opinion, Smash Tour < Smash Run/Orders < Event Matches.

I really like Smash Tour Really wish it was online so I could play it on a more level playing field. Smash Run can suck a dick though.

I'm team Smash Tour rather than Smash Run, it just feels more involving of everyone, whereas in Smash Run I'm just basically running about killing a few enemies then having some random battle at the end.

Balladeer wrote:

Stu's never been a Smash fan, though.

Although honestly, I have to say that the Wii U version was a huge step up from its 3DS counterpart, despite using the same characters.  Absolutely massive difference.  

I wasn't seeing the massive array of things to do like in Melee (which I played quite a lot back in the day), plus I'm still convinced it's a button-whacking fest of a game. Guess I'll never be converted, though at least I tried. Again.

I haven't played Smash Tour but I can't see it being any worse than Smash Run. I believe I've said what I think of Run before, but I'll reiterate that it was ultimately the usual obligatory one time off mode that has a few good ideas executed absolutely terribly and the whole thing is just a mess as a result. The running around duffing up random enemies for power ups part is far too short, as is the short battle at the end before it then simply ejects you and forces you to repeat the process. Had it been properly done it could be fun, but as it stands it's just a poorly executed prototype that we will likely never see again going onwards.

Granted I haven't played Tour so I've no idea if it's a naff mode as well, but I just can't quiet see it being anywhere near as awful a disappointment Run was. Run was touted as one of the key defining features of the 3ds version of the game, whereas tour is one of many modes of the wii u version and was touted as such. For a completionist (which, granted, I'm normally not, but Smash tends to bring that side of me out because of how addicting collecting trophies is) having a dud mode is always annoying, but at least Tour doesn't hold the dishonour of hogging development resources that would have been better spent on many other things.

Smash Run might be a bit more fulfilling, to me, if you could select what form the final battle would take. Neither it, nor Smash Tour, are all that much cop, in my humble, unsubtle, often wrong and comma-filled opinion.

Definitely agree with that, Zero. I'd say that Smash Run was a good idea sloppily executed, whereas Smash Tour was just a bad idea from the get-go. And as another completionist, I eventually had to use a Golden Hammer, instead of playing the mode over and over again until a Metroid showed up.

What could have been...

Posting here to keep the Wii U thread clear from spoilers/speculation.

Take this as you will, but...

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I swept past that rumour on Nintendo Life, but you've made it sound more convincing.

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I also thought I'd add...

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As mentioned, I'm with Jas on this one, for his reasons, and also the thing that Mas typed.

I'm always happy for anything more we can get out of these beauties so I don't mind. I also disagree with Mas, doesn't mean they own the whole franchise, plus pretty sure sony aren't worried about competing with Smash...

Not quite sure if you're joking, Andy. They've tried it before...

If you're talking about PS:All-stars I maintain that the 2 are barely worth comparing, however I meant when it comes to that particular game. They're far too different.

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If you're talking about PS:All-stars...

Yes, that's the joke I thought you were making.

In relation to Mas's point:

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The point is though that as long as it didn't infringe on the exclusive deal in any way they could still appear in smash bros.