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November 23, 2009 by RawmeatCowboy
Filed Under: Nintendo in general
The original Super Smash Bros. is coming out on the Virtual Console in North America. I'd say that's a pretty big deal for Nintendo fans, as the Smash Bros. series has moved on to become one of the most popular brands that the industry has. I know I'll be willing to get back into the original, even with the extremely unbalanced throws!
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This really should have come out around Brawl, I think. Or better yet, it should have been included in place of the demos.
Damn right it's nostalgia. Unless you can give us a reason why you prefer 64 over Brawl. Can you?
Popple
This game was small but controlled very tight. I didn't feel like I was too slippery of floaty like the later iterations.
The level were very enjoyable as well (gotta tip my cap to saffron city or w/e that pokemon stage was)
Mario was not nerfed (lookin at you brawl)
No clones
It was just more simple fun for me.
It runs at like 15 frames per second with 4 people playing.
@trsspidey
With only like 10 characters to play as it's no wonder none are alike.
Actually, Luigi is a clone... *shot*
You might not believe this, but there was actually a time when you could go online and talk about Smash Bros., the wonderful game where iconic video-game characters battled it out. People gathered on forums far and near to discuss how much fun they were having! But then, well, you know.
One thing I loved about the N64 version was the crowd and you reminded me of that. The gaps and cheers were actually loud and made you feel like there really was an audience watching. I don't know why they toned down the crowd so much in the sequels.
Also, SSB has an amazing soundtrack. The Brinstar theme is basically the best Metroid Smash song ever. Songs like Final Destination and vs Polygon Team are playful and fun. Oh, and let's not forget the creepy main menu music... O_o
...yeah, I see it as a worthwhile buy for the nostalgia alone.
Why does a differing opinion have to be the result of nostalgia? I can give you my reasons for preferring the original over the sequels (and I do love the sequels).
Instant meteor attacks with no wind-up, strong throws, Link's bombs have better lateral movement and their explosions are more effective in reach and stun, a killer Falcon Punch, louder and punchier sound effects, a more reactive audience (as previously mentioned), stronger items, stickier screw attack, the exclusive stages (specifically Hyrule, modern and old Mushroom Kingdom, Pokemon), the voices. Your opinions may vary.
I played the original with my friends a week ago for a few hours and had more fun than we do with Brawl or Melee. This isn't meant to diminish the sequels at all, as they are great. I simply to this day have more fun with the original.
I.E. he's awesome.
Or the sound of the bombs when you hit someone in the face while the crowd went OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!
Also:
Race to the Finish!
The bad thing that will probably come of this is people recording themselves doing tricks synced to horrible music. Sigh.
I see you have you're reasons and I'm totally cool with that. I just couldn't imagine why anyone would prefer the original, but if you claim to have more fun with it, then I guess what I said isn't an absolute. I'm just going based on my latest experience with the game.
I am getting it for sure, even if its just cuz Id like the look of the classic SSB logo sitting in my Wii menu.
Also I kinda miss the old stages... fighting on the roof of Hyrule Castle amnd on Saffron City buildings... they should bring those back!
This I feel the exact same way. Brawl was missing one thing 64 had "Race to the Finish"
- My brother and his girl also refuse to play Brawl or Melee because of how chaotic they find it, but they love playing SSB64 :3
BOARD THE PLATFORMS
Although, if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't actually find it any fun to play
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