![]() Some are simply trying to create their own Smash Bros gameplay wise, but others are throwing in their own ideas to the genre to make their games stand out. Whether they are borrowing gameplay elements of Smash itself or putting their own ideas in, many different Indie studios have either produced their own platform fighters or have games that are currently in develepment. While AAA games haven’t live up to Smash status as platform fighters, Indie developers have been hungry to create their own takes on the genre for years. But many have failed to replicate the same experience that Smash delivers to Nintendo fans. Other AAA titles have tried to capture that Smash magic like PS All Stars Battle Royale and the Japan Only Dream TV World Fighters. But overall what makes Smash such a distinct game is that it pits Nintendo and other well known characters in a free for all fight to see who will survive in a platforming/fighting game hybrid. Of course there’s items if you want to create some chaos, but you can always disable those if you’re not in the mood for an assist trophy like Waluigi hitting opponents with his tennis racket. There’s also an emphasis on beating up on the opponent because while there’s not a health bar in default Smash, you can pound on your rivals for a higher % to create a better chance at knocking them off the stage. This gives players opportunities to explore and even use to their advantage. Each character has a distinct fighting moveset that they can use, but the stages are normally set up like a platforming level rather than a traditional fighting game arena. People have claimed Smash Bros is responsible for creating the genre platform fighters. But the gameplay is what gives Smash its identity as a blend of a fighting game and 2D platforming. Its already a big draw amongst Nintendo’s IP’s because it has an increasingly large roster of either Nintendo icons or other game characters battling each other to no end. If there is something that is undeniable about the series’ legacy, is it has created a local multiplayer experience that feels unique to its own. Say what you will about Super Smash Bros, whether it’s a fighting game or not.
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