Well, you tried.
So today was the final Smash-related Nintendo direct. I'm just gonna assume you guys saw it, so I'm spoiling it for you now. New advertisement for the next Fire Emblem main character, whatever, I'm sure Japan's all over that shit since the game's only been released there so far. Cloud is out and he's fun as hell to play as. He hits hard, he's real fast, he's finally a swordsman without a goddamn counter...I haven't played him online much so I'm wondering if the character even has any weaknesses. Maybe recovery? Like god damn, he just feels so GOOD.
But most importantly, BAYONETTA IN SMASH. When I came up with my list of characters I personally wanted in Smash (Shantae, Wonder Red, Professor Layton), Bayonetta didn't come up to me because I seriously thought she had no chance at all. She's so sexy! She's so violent! How would they bring that kind of combo-crazy super stylish action to Smash? Well, fucking perfectly, apparently. Bayonetta looks fucking great and it looks like they recaptured her playstyle to a tee. Am I a little sad that she's the last Smash fighter? Of course. If I had my way, Smash DLC would go on forever. Am I disappointed that my own personal selects didn't get in? A little, I guess, I won't lie. But I love Smash, and I especially love this game. This has still been the best, most exciting roster in the franchise's history and I'm so glad I could witness it all unfold. Diehard fans might hate Sakurai for a multitude of stupid reasons, but he's one of my favorite game directors in the industry. Every game he makes is so dense, so packed with content and detail and love for his craft. I'm sad that this might actually be his last Smash game, but I can't wait to see what he does next.
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