Oh a new one's coming? Big shocker there.

Well I hope they don't change it around too much. But yeah it does need something new.

It doesn't actually confirm that there will be a new one. Inevitably there will be at some point, but that isn't the point of this article. The point is that Sakurai is considering how he could theoretically make one so that it would be worthwhile.

We missed out on characters? Bah, I'd rather have waited an extra year for more characters. XD That said, Brawl's roster is still awesome.

Yea the fact that Sakurai had so much more planned.... I wish they had made it into Brawl, especially the characters he had to cut!

I'm pretty sure the cut characters were only the forbidden 7. Maybe more but I personally doubt it. They would have all been clones other than 1 or 2 anyway. By the way the Forbidden 7 are:

Nothing too exciting anyway, shame bout Mewtwo and Roy though.

But I agree with Sakurai, a new Smash game wouldn't be worth it unless it included enough new features. Smash isn't FIFA or even Mario Kart. I think it needs dlc, more online modes, voice chat, more options etc.

Those criticisms levelled at the game are perfectly valid. The game could have easily have done without some characters and the inclusion of some of those Trophy characters being fully fledged instead. Voice Chat among Wii Friends is essential next time around. More depth certainly, they dumbed it down, it's happening all the time with Wii versions of classic games. It's not something fans will ever appreciate. My own biggest criticism with the game is the terrible lag I endure, it makes me switch of my console at times and face the flack.

I don't think they should put out a new game until they have network code that can pull it off well enough. It's a shame that MK provides a seamless experience in complete contrast because of predictive AI network code that racing games can use. I am eager to see if Capcom who have experience in the genre can be the first company to provide a online fighter that does not face the same lag problems.

Brawl is such a meaty game content wise it's hard to see where it can be improved upon, but given a few more years with Brawl many will have a long list ready.

I will never say no to a new Smash game but if they cannot provide something genuinely new then they should not bother.

( Edited 06.07.2008 12:35 by Linkyshinks )

Brawl is a great game, but at the same time it is not a leap forward, which is fine, because it still has loads of content and is only the third in the series, considering we get one per console that's fine by me.

I hope they mix it up a bit for the next one though, with a new approach. Keep the classic stuff in there but have something new as well.

But network stuff would be the main thing really. And less clone characters. But partly the new game's approach will be dictated by the new consoles approach, and clearly Nintendo are going to go for some kind of new peripheral.

( Edited 06.07.2008 12:40 by Wiill )

Anyone suffering from lag should get a LAN Adaptor and then see if they can still complain.

( Edited 06.07.2008 13:06 by SuperLink )

I don't usually say this about Nintendo franchises, but I hope they just leave it alone at Brawl. Thinking about it, there is very little they could possibly do in a sequel; even some reviews for Brawl criticised it for smacking of Melee v.2.

Maybe a toned down, but refined DS Smash would work, or maybe they can think of enough new ideas to merit making another £40 game, but I know I wouldn't be weeping if we didn't see another Smash until Nintendo has another 10 IPs.

( Edited 06.07.2008 14:05 by D_prOdigy )

I can't be the only one who loves Smash so much that I'd buy another one on the spot if it had 10+ more characters, better gaming mechanics and better online modes/voice chat?

I am with u SL I would pay a full $50 for 10 characters and more cool modes. But ppl were taking about nintendo and I will die in my grave if they do. But Im all up for being unhappy with the game and doing whatever to get an update. We need a game plan!!!!

Tbh, I dotn see the problem with another one. Bring it on! More chars and modes is great, yes maybe it would be a rehash but thats what the hardcore fans want. If casuals dont like it, F off and play Big Beach Party. I also have begged for Smash DS since the DS came out. It just would work!

And howd U know those characters SL? The forbidden 7. Was it a hacked game disc?

Yeah they were found in scraps under lots of disc data. There are only tiny pieces of data on them, Mewtwo's is the most complete but none of them will ever be near playable.

I don't think Smash Bros has reached anywhere near saturation point as a franchise, thanks to Nintendo holding back and only releasing one per generation. If they were releasing one every couple of years I could see the complaint, but not at the rate they do them.

brawl, most disappointing game for me this gen

This is Nintendo's chance to get in and really nail some solid quality DLC. Smash Bros as a standalone game should be left well alone for at least a generation.

TBH, sometimes i find that the fun of "clone" characters is that the little subtle differences makes a good player use them quite differently. Not that i dont agree that there should be less "cloning"

Wolf is a very good character and I don't find myself complaining about his moveset at all. If all clones were as different as he is I wouldn't have a problem.

I mean they could give Ganon some moves with a sword for the next game. Or dlc to improve movesets or patch. dlc is perfect for Smash.

I don't think he's confirming a new game 100%, but it is good to know that he would be willing to make a new one.