Sales 100% don't matter, as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil have sold more than Megaman and Street Fighter, yet both were in Smash 4 before MH was as a mii costume. Therefore, it comes down to a character's recognizability and potential.
Monster Hunter is represented by Rathalos, as the series was always about the creatures you battle and not about who you play as. Most likely to return as mii costume.
A Resident Evil rep would be incredibly similar to Snake and more specifically Joker. If a rep was planned, why would they give Joker so many similar moves first? Likely to be a mii gunner outfit, yet still has a chance.
A Dead Rising rep faces the same issues as a Resident Evil rep, as both fall under similar archetypes. Unlikely to get anything.
Devil May Cry could be represented, but Dante has already been deconfirmed essentially and would fall into the same niche Bayo already covers. Mii outfit.
Okami could be represented as well, but would be generally unrecognizable and therefore not a priority as DLC. Unlikely to get anything.
Now Phoenix...Capcom has been pushing him hard recently. From the anime to the trilogy release on new platforms previously untouched by the series, it is evident that they are attempting to bring Ace Attorney into the public eye. Phoenix has incredible potential for a dynamic moveset, would represent the visual novel genre, and even if the main demographic recognizes him as the "objection man," it's that recognizability that will sell. (2/2)
Oh my God shut up about fucking smash bros for christ's sake
William Nguyen
oh my fucking god imagine how epic wright's final smash will look like if he does get in
Anthony Moore
Well, or they make the same thing as in UMvC3 but with more show, or they make something worse. Those are the only two options.
Gabriel Allen
I'll admit that I only bought and got into UMvC3 because Phoenix Wright was announced. I would probably do the same for smash. Though to be honest, a part of me wants Monokuma more than Phoenix Wright.
I'd be happy with either in Smash, but honestly Monokuma would be a very odd choice and wouldn't fit in as much as Phoenix.
Zachary Myers
I feel like he would have been more of a shoo-in during the last DLC, but apparently 3 Capcom reps would be too much even though they're all completely different. When was the last new game? All I've seen lately is remasters.
That said, Phoenix is one of my most wanted. This fellow has earned a spot.
Asher Perry
>but apparently 3 Capcom reps would be too much If there's one company that deserves more reps, it's Capcom.
Cameron Gray
Don't you faggots get bored of endlessly speculating about this?
I really don't wanna bring this up because I've been also really hoping for Phoenix Wright but it seems like he's not a part of DLC pack. Kamiya's December tweet kinda deconfirmed it. In fact I think a Monster Hunter rep has the biggest chance among all third characters.
But don't lose hope yet the DLC pack 2 still can happen. I saw Sakurai tweeted about Layton x Ace Attorney in the past. at least he cares about the series.
RE is one of the most critically acclaimed series of all time why wouldn't they want RE?
Jeremiah Cruz
Because fighting with a fucking lawyer is more fun.
Justin Rodriguez
No it isn't.
Angel Ward
I fully agree. Some will whine about "it would just be Nintendo vs. Capcom!" but who cares, they're all iconic, most of them have Nintendo history, and are totally justifiable.
What's the context of that tweet? How do you know they're talking about Smash at all?
Why would they want Megaman, a character who was only relevant in the NES days from a dead game series in Smash 4? Sales or acclaim seriously doesn’t matter.
Could of been talking about MvC Ultimate or pretty much anything
What’s the context?
Jeremiah Walker
t. hasn't played UMvsC3
Dudes with guns are not that fun. And we already have Snake (and Joker, I guess) anyway.
Joseph Perez
Kamiya tweeted out a poll he made asking which of his characters fans wanted in Smash on the same day, are we sure that Takumi wasn’t referring to his poll? Takumi is one to joke around like this, as he said that he never expected Phoenix despite the fact he was leaked on Capcom’s website for UMvC3
Elijah Perez
Yeah Jill and Wesker were so boring in those games amright? Pheonix wasn't even good in that game.
William Fisher
>Leon too similar to snake/joker Nah, Leon would fight more like a cop than a mercenary.. I don't think he'll get in either way but I would really rather him over phoenix
>Nobody knows the doggo from ōkami Nah, also your point is moot
>Dante too similar to bayonettas You are just seeing dual wielding pistols and a good combo game as the similarities yes?.. do you really think Sakurai can't work around that?
>nintendo not letting in the original face of visual novels and their DS consoles If he's not announced alongside his next game it'll be massive bullshit.
Jaxon Diaz
He was 100 times more fun. And those two weren't boring, just considerably less fun.
Brandon Gray
Well then Takumi could've been trolling. I can't really tell. At least to me it looked like it started from a beautiful Joe fan's tweet about how people around the world wanted him to be in Smash and then Kamiya suddenly mentioned Phoenix.
Michael Cooper
I like this, this okay, I'd buy this.
Logan Mitchell
Replace Crash with Banjo and it's good.
Adam Wood
sure.
Nicholas Gutierrez
Would Leon not fight with guns or knives though?
Ian Howard
When Sakurai makes third party characters, he tries to emulate the style of the game they are from. Dante would play exactly the same as Bayo in his eyes.
Lincoln Moore
This may be grasping at straws but only Sakurai would know who's on, those two aren't working on the game >It's their characters they would be asked Capcom suits would be asked by Nintendo since they picked the DLC characters, Sakurai is working on them now Don't give up hope, buddy. Nobody is deconfirmed until they get a mii outfit
Zachary Scott
Takumi doesn't own AA. Capcom would keep it a secret from even him.
Dylan Mitchell
That's what I figured. I'm sure Kamiya didn't know about Bayo until the rest of the world knew.
Gabriel Taylor
Announcing Ace Attorney 7 along with Phoenix DLC at E3 would be the best scenario. Seriously I'll be so disappointed if they don't show anything like TGS last year.
What would he fucking do? Yell objection over and over at people? Slam his hands on the desk as a ground smash?.....okay this actually sounds kind of good.
I'm kinda afraid UMvC3 ruined the good ideas for his moveset or that his inclusion would borrow too much from it. But hey, it's Sakurai, he can make a fucking blank state character work
Joshua Green
He'd probably take a few notes from UMVC3 He can Toss Paper Collect Evidence Hold it/Objection Sneeze Use Maya's magic Call for Missile Investigate
Josiah Wood
Is this somehow made into a move or a stage hazard
I think there were some Mega Man moves borrowed from Mega Man Power Fighters so it's probably no big deal. The only thing I fear is Objection being a Fire Emblem counter
Jordan Butler
>Monokuma lel, would be based
Landon Clark
>Objection being a Fire Emblem counter That's a monkey's paw wish right there, but I'd take it if Nick got in >Not wanting both
Jayden Diaz
He could of been talking about the poll kamiya was doing, also, iirc kamiya had a followup tweet saying "I wasnt talking about smash"
Aiden Roberts
>objection being another counter why is this so likely to happen too
It wouldn’t even make any sense, like is he objecting to someone else hitting him in a fighting game? What?
Cooper Hill
ssbwiki.com/Counterattack There's several of them that shouldn't make "sense", that's what I'm worried about.
Robert Allen
AA is probably the most deserving capcom rep the game could have at this point
Nathan Morris
Sakurai is CUTE!
Jace Scott
The justification would be “hehe he does objection to counter lies in testimony” but that misses the entire point. If anything he should have a side special for “take that!” that changes into objection for when he collects enough evidence (if he has an item evidence system like UMvC3)
Juan Perez
>Monster Hunter is represented by Rathalos, as the series was always about the creatures you battle and not about who you play as. Most likely to return as mii costume. here's your playable monster hunter presentation
Honestly wouldn’t mind, would be way more fun than anything a hunter could bring to the table
Elijah Rivera
A turnabout would be too slow as a final smash unless they really speed it up., I could see OBJECTION OVERRULED more likely.
Carter Ortiz
I think it would work if he slammed the desk, shouted "TAKE THAT" and then the enemy got hit with the evidence on screen. It's possible I think.
Tyler Fisher
I think the opening of Justice for All works better as a speedy cinematic final smash with the music too.
Jackson Barnes
The Judges Hammer? That could work too, but I do think the desk slam is too iconic
Joshua Lee
>A Resident Evil rep would be incredibly similar to Snake and more specifically Joker.
not at all. Knowing Sakurai, he'd probably give the RE rep an item management gimmick to emulate the original games. Just because they use guns doesn't mean they'd play similar to joker. Remind me again how many sword users are in smash?
Desk slam could be a down smash then, he raises his hands during the charge and a desk materializes as he slams them down.
Jack Richardson
Items such as grenades, guns, and knives, I suppose? Such an item system would be a better fit for Phoenix, as it would emulate how you gather evidence to win cases.
