MB's Video Game Classics: Super Smash Bros Melee

Oriphiel · 06-24-2018, 04:34 PM

Top ten party game, and still fun even after the party ends.

First Smash Bros was one of the wake up calls for fighting game developers, who took note of Nintendo's success. People were tired of insanely steep learning curves and obscene AI difficulty. The age of the arcade was ending, being more and more eclipsed by home consoles, and arcade gameplay had less appeal to people on couches than in front of cabinets (I still love old school arcade fighters, though

). They just wanted a casual, uber-combo free fighting game that wasn't movie licensed garbage and didn't suck. And, yeah, filled with gallons of Mario Kart esque cheap ass items to cheese your friends off with. Now, Steam is full of party fighting games that have all taken the cues from the Bros. And there's even professional Smash tourneys for those blessed with otherworldly reflexes.

Melee carried on the torch, and was an improvement on every level. Still loved and lauded for its tight and fast gameplay. 10/10

Oriphiel · 06-24-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

funny thing is Melee at the top level is actually the most technical fighting game there is, requiring the highest APM and maneuvers that are ridiculously frame tight

this is why melee is great, easier to pick up than traditional fighters, while still having their infinite skill ceilings

Nah. Tekken is by far the most technical. Every character has enough moves and quirks to fill a small country. It can take years to master just one. Try Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and you'll see what I mean. Competitive play is impossible for anyone not willing to make it their occupation.

And for raw speed, reaction time, and frame counting goodness, Street Fighter will always a bit of an edge over Smash due to the comparatively tiny stages that force immediate and constant pressure. Each character has just a few moves, and combos are extremely limited compared to the juggling of Tekken and MK. But the top tier players straight up have to be the fastest thinkers of any e-sport.

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Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	Top ten party game, and still fun even after the party ends. First Smash Bros was one of the wake up calls for fighting game developers, who took note of Nintendo's success. People were tired of insanely steep learning curves and obscene AI difficulty. The age of the arcade was ending, being more and more eclipsed by home consoles, and arcade gameplay had less appeal to people on couches than in front of cabinets (I still love old school arcade fighters, though ). They just wanted a casual, uber-combo free fighting game that wasn't movie licensed garbage and didn't suck. And, yeah, filled with gallons of Mario Kart esque cheap ass items to cheese your friends off with. Now, Steam is full of party fighting games that have all taken the cues from the Bros. And there's even professional Smash tourneys for those blessed with otherworldly reflexes. Melee carried on the torch, and was an improvement on every level. Still loved and lauded for its tight and fast gameplay. 10/10 __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------