Comments on: Editorial: Control Freak, Part 2

By: James 'Gyme' Pagel

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:54:32 +0000

I’m not a fan of the Smash Ball either. Sure the animations are pretty, but the item has a similar effect as the Blue Shell in Mario Kart does, except worse because even the first place fighter can grab the SB. I really don’t understand why Nintendo can’t offer a casual mode toggle that slows the action down a bit. They could include it on the title screen and bam, both sides are happy.

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By: Ethan 'Ethos' Pipher

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:29:02 +0000

I think I played one match with the Smash ball. I agree that it is not good for the series. I could argue that I could simply turn it off, and that is true and shouldn’t be entirely ignored, but the fact is that the game is designed considering all its elements and so I am excited, but not without hesitance for the new games.

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By: Lusipurr

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:40:59 +0000

I’ve really enjoyed the Smash series in the past, but I feel very lukewarm about this upcoming title.

Brawl really hurt the franchise, in my opinion. The Smash ball is a poor addition, and the more I think about the effect it has on the game, the less I like it.

Seeing that the next title looks to continue Brawl’s trends, and to amplify them, I no longer even know if I will buy Smash at launch.

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