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Nintendo Direct 04-08-2014 Super Smash Bros
REDMOND, Wash.--(April 8,
in the year of our Lord 2014)-- A new Nintendo Direct
video revealed numerous details about the upcoming Super Smash
Bros. video games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. At the
start of the video, series creator Masahiro Sakurai announced
that the launch of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game is
planned for this summer, with the Wii U version planned for
winter 2014. Both games will be available in stores and in the
Nintendo eShop for their respective platforms. Sakurai also
detailed many of the stages and items in both versions,
described the games’ online functionality, revealed a new mode
exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version and announced fan-favorite
Greninja, a Pokémon from the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, as a
new playable character.
“New Super Smash Bros. games are a major event for video game
fans everywhere, and present an experience that only Nintendo
can offer,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive
vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Fans have two launches to
look forward to this year, and they will want to get in plenty
of practice with the Nintendo 3DS version so that they can be
prepared for the launch of the Wii U game later in the year.”
Today’s announcements included:
Launch windows: The Nintendo 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. is
planned to launch this summer. The Wii U version of Super Smash
Bros. is planned to launch in winter 2014.
Silky-smooth 3D: Most game-play elements of the Nintendo 3DS
version of the game will run at 60 frames per second, all in
stereoscopic 3D.
“Smash Run”: Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version of the game
is a new mode called “Smash Run.” In this mode, four players
have five minutes to enter a dungeon and explore the
surroundings, fight enemies and obtain power-ups to enhance
their fighters. Once the five minutes are up, all four fighters
enter a battle arena using their newly equipped items and
power-ups. Enemies encountered in the Smash Run mode are from a
wide range of game series. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems and
games are required for multiplayer modes.
New challenger!: Greninja, the awesome final form of Froakie
from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, joins the roster as a playable
character in Super Smash Bros. for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Oldies but goodies: Many of the classic characters from past
Super Smash Bros. games that are returning in Super Smash Bros.
for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have new powers and abilities. Four
characters that have appeared in previous games, but had yet to
be announced before this Nintendo Direct, include:
Zero Suit Samus: That’s right, Zero Suit Samus is back, but this
time she is her own fully playable character, separate from
suited Samus. In the new game, she is given jet boots to make
her even more powerful.
Sheik: As with Zero Suit Samus, Sheik is another character that
appeared in previous Super Smash Bros. games, but will be a
unique playable character for the first time in the new Wii U
and Nintendo 3DS games. Sheik has new moves like Burst Grenade
and Bouncing Fish.
Yoshi: In previous games, Yoshi stood on two legs and hunched
over, as if Mario were going to jump on top of him at any
moment. This new version of Yoshi stands completely upright,
making him an even stronger fighter.
Charizard: After appearing from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros.
Melee and becoming playable by using Pokémon Trainer in Super
Smash Bros. Brawl, this fire-breathing Pokémon is now a
selectable character.
Online play: Both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Super
Smash Bros. will offer online multiplayer game play with other
players on the same platform. Players with broadband Internet
access can battle it out with anyone else who is online and also
has the game.
When playing with random players online, two modes are
available: “For Fun” and “For Glory.” In “For Glory,” only Final
Destination stage variations are available. There are no
platforms, elevated areas or items in this mode. It is a nice,
clean battle between characters. In “For Fun,” all stages are
picked randomly and all items and power-ups are available.
When playing with friends, full customization is available –
players can set the rules, stages and items however they want.
Variety of stages: While the cast of playable characters is the
same in both versions of the new games, the stages where the
battles take place are vastly different, depending on which
system a player chooses. The Wii U stages are primarily based on
past home console games, while the Nintendo 3DS stages draw from
hand-held games for inspiration.
Boss characters, such as the Yellow Devil in Dr. Wily’s Base,
will make appearances in some stages. When bosses appear,
fighters will have to battle the boss, as well as one another.
The boss can even be used in strategic ways to damage other
fighters.
Almost all the stages in both versions of the game will have a
“Final Destination form,” an alternate form of each stage that
is inspired by the relatively simple layout of the much-loved
Final Destination stage.
Items, trophies and Pokémon: Items, assist trophies and Poké
Balls all return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo
3DS. New to the games are Master Balls, special Poké Balls that
contain Legendary Pokémon like Arceus and Xerneas.
Get connected: There will be elements in Super Smash Bros. that
link both versions of the games. More details about this will be
revealed at a later date.
Custom moves: In a series first, players can now customize move
sets when playing locally or online with friends. More
information about this feature will be announced in the future.
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