Current Events > Sakurai: Smash Bros isn't just Nintendo All-Stars anymore

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http://www.siliconera.com/2018/12/15/smash-bros-ultimate-director-sakurai-talks-about-how-the-game-isnt-just-nintendo-all-stars-anymore/

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai wrote about the game this week in Famitsu, talking about World of Lights inspiration, how the series has transcended its Nintendo All-Stars moniker, and more.

Here are the highlights:
The project plan for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was created right after Corrin and Bayonetta were released for the Super Smash Bros. for set of games. Originally, the plan included for things to differ between docked and handheld modes, but the Switchs screen was better than he thought, so there was no reason to differ depending on playstyle.

A team was formed to choose and pick Spirits for the game, and research them thoroughly. The Spirits mode as a whole is essential to letting the team collaborate with other franchises.

The Inklings Ink mechanic proved a bother considering how much had to considered regarding how it interacted with the stages and other fighters. Meanwhile, Simon and Richter are designed visually to be as close to their original games as possible.

Incineroar was the only one not decided upon when the project started. Instead, a space was left for a Gen 7 Pokemon from Pokemon Sun & Moon. As for surprise challenger Piranha Plant, Sakurai confirms that this is the unexpected character of this title, because just having heroes and villains are boring. Piranha Plant follows the same vein as Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Mr. Game & Watch, and Duck Hunt in previous games.

World of Light was directly inspired by the Subspace Emissarys Subspace Maze, and how you had to re-collect every character. It would leave more of an impact if the mode started with a great disaster like Tabuus Off Waves, thought Sakurai.

Elite Smash is there to let the super elite players play against each other, although how it scales may be changed later on. This way, there will be less veteran vs newcomer matches.

Sakurai once again stresses that there is no right way to play Smash. Hes come to terms with the eSports playstyle, but a lot of work has been put into the casual side as well.

Regarding the series Nintendo All-Stars moniker: Sakurai believes that the series has evolved beyond that. In his definition, Sakurai believes the series is defined by its gameplay, and that it being just another 1v1 fighting game would make it no longer Smash.

Sakurai will always prioritize Smash Bros. if Nintendo asks about making one, but he doesnt guarantee that hell be on the project forever. Currently, hes ready to kick back and wait another 10 years before another one.

Finally, Sakurai gave thanks to the staff and third parties who allowed use of their characters. Hes unsure of how to top Smash Ultimate, and says that Everyone is here! is something of a miracle.

I wonder if that's a hint for the upcoming DLC. Only Nintendo character left I could see is maybe an ARMS rep and I don't think that's even overall likely.
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Darmik posted...

Sakurai will always prioritize Smash Bros. if Nintendo asks about making one, but he doesnt guarantee that hell be on the project forever. Currently, hes ready to kick back and wait another 10 years before another one.

Poor guy is never going to get a break
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I wonder if we'll see a new game from him. I think he has time to make something else before the next Smash Bros. I don't think we'll see a new one for a while.

Unless they use the concept to make something in a different genre or something.
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Goku for smash

Smash is pretty much a platform at this point and could just release new characters and stages like Rock Band releases music

I'd imagine the next Smash will just be more of the same, with some tweaks, and maybe a new adventure mode but on the next Nintendo system
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Darmik posted...

I wonder if we'll see a new game from him. I think he has time to make something else before the next Smash Bros. I don't think we'll see a new one for a while.

Unless they use the concept to make something in a different genre or something.

I could see Mario Kart expanding out to having a Smash Bros. style roster. They're already halfway there with Link and the Animal Crossing characters
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If they add Lara Croft, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie and Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine I think they'd have every big game character up until the year 2000 lol.
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Darmik posted...

If they add Lara Croft, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie and Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine I think they'd have every big game character up until the year 2000 lol.

what about bubsy
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ohnoitschris posted...

Darmik posted...

If they add Lara Croft, Crash Bandicoot, Banjo-Kazooie and Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine I think they'd have every big game character up until the year 2000 lol.

what about bubsy

What could pawsibly go wrong?
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I think Ryu Hayabusa and Dante have some pretty decent odds getting in tbh
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Darmik posted...

Sakurai will always prioritize Smash Bros. if Nintendo asks about making one, but he doesnt guarantee that hell be on the project forever. Currently, hes ready to kick back and wait another 10 years before another one.

Good, by the end of DLC for Ultimate (the current Fighters Pass, I mean), he would have been working with Smash for 8 straight years. He needs the vacation more than anyone.

Darmik posted...

I wonder if we'll see a new game from him. I think he has time to make something else before the next Smash Bros. I don't think we'll see a new one for a while.

Unless they use the concept to make something in a different genre or something.

Yeah, at the very least, I'd like to see him work on some new and original projects to flex his own creative muscles. Especially as they would be guaranteed to be far less stressful than developing Smash Bros. is.
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Doomguy for Smash
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tfw reimu hackeri gets in
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That became obvious a loooong time ago with Smash 4. Pac-man, Megaman, Ryu, Bayonetta (although a Nintendo franchise now but still) and Cloud, and Snake from Brawl. I'm perfectly fine with third parties, too bad Crono won't get in the game because SE sucks