27 Super Smash Bros-Worthy Characters
If you don't know Super Smash Bros is a popular fighting video game series made by Nintendo including Nintendo and 3rd party characters in a big roster. I am a huge fan and decided that if, when, and where the next one releases these characters should be included.
They are both nintendo and third-party, some you might disagree with, but even 27 was hard to narrow down, so I'll keep it short. And even more impossible to arrange so it's in no particular order.
With that out of the way and no more to say, let's attack this list head-on.
Isabelle- Animal Crossing
Isabelle was a new character in Animal Crossing New Leaf and a sort of mascot for the game. With Animal Crossing becoming huge for Nintendo and only Villager in Smash Bros, Isabelle should work.
Shovel Knight- Shovel Knight games
Shovel Knight is and indie game by yacht games, and has history with Nintendo. The games are on nintendo consoles and he even has an Amiibo, so he would fit in.
Inkling- Splatoon
Splatoon is a relatively new franchise for nintendo, but it is already big with 2 games and being a first party nintendo game. The Inkling is a character that can do a lot in smash and is pretty much guaranteed entry.
King K. Rool- Donkey Kong
As a big antagonist for Donkey Kong, King K. Rool is a popular character but hasn't appeared in gaming since 2008's Super Mario Sluggers.
Bomberman- Bomberman games
Bomberman is owned by Konami and has long been a popular character. The most recent Bomberman game was Switch exclusive and the first in years, there's even a Wario and Bomberman game.
Toad- Mario/ Captain Toad
Toad is an icon of Mario and now with his or "the species" having it's own video game, it would be silly not to have Toad as a fighter.
Ice Climbers- Ice Climbers games
The Ice Climbers or climbers are I believe the only fighter on the list from a previous game, that didn't return is Smash 4. And they definitely deserve to the play style is so unique and something the next Smash Bros game needs back.
Slime- Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest is a franchise that I am shocked it has not been represented in Super Smash Brothers. And the mascot being a slime is the ideal character, Nintendo has crossed over before and Smash Bros is the place for slime.
Dillon- Dillon's Rolling Western
Dillion is the main character of another indie game, that has a large presence in Smash Bros through trophies.
Skull Kid- The Legend of Zelda
Skull Kid from Majora's Mask is a top fighter on the list of Smash Bros fans. As basically the main villian of the game and someone with an awesome possible fight set, Skull Kid wobbles in.
Waluigi- Mario/ Wario
Already occurring as an epic assist trophy, Waluigi is the only one of the main 4 (Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi) not to be a fighter already. He is a fan-favorite and could be a better version of Luigi with an even greater attitude than Wario.
Knuckles- Sonic the Hedgehog
Knuckles, is probably the most known Sonic character other than Sonic himself. With his own games and huge appearances, it was between Knuckles and Tails, but I'm confident in Knuckles.
Shrek- Shrek Games
Just continue reading, Shrek is a very worthy character for the reasons of appearing in countless Games on Nintendo consoles, having an unimaginable fighting style, huge support. I'd say that Shrek had the most support for DLC around Smash 4.
Spring Man- Arms
Arms is one more popular new property bound to make Smash Bros. As the main fighter of the game Spring Man would be the most likely, and could skin to other characters. I think it's time for Spring Man to lean into smash.
Rusty- Rusty's Real Deal Baseball
This Nintendo owned haggling dog is a smaller somewhat lesser known character on the 3ds, the purpose of his game is to haggle on prices of real money to buy baseball mini-games. That may sound crazy, but it is entertaining, with differences in Japan it may be a problem, but we have smash characters we don't even have games of so let's go rusty.
(Also the Japanese design could be primary skin and name in Japan while vise-versa in US.)
Black Mage- Final Fantasy
Another Final Fantasy character should be welcome in Super Smash Brothers, since Cloud was the only one and dlc at that. Black Mage is a popular choice because of a magic move set and as a shoutout, to the fan-game, Super Smash Flash.
Monster Hunter Rep- Monster Hunter Games
Capcom supported Smash Bros 4 a great deal so I would not be surprised if 5 sees even more characters, a big franchise from Capcom on Nintendo platforms is Monster Hunter. I don't know who the fighter should be, just someone to represent the franchise.
Rayman- Rayman Games
Ubisoft has been making game with Nintendo recently and Rayman games have hit Nintendo consoles, so this flexible man is required a position. My affection for Rayman runs deep into my soul as I see my reflection in his face, so I deeply desire to maneuver him in a fighting game.
Rabbids- Rabbids Games
With Ubisoft making the Kingdom Battle Mario crossover, the rabbids are becoming Nintendlords, tons of games on nintendo, a really big franchise. I don't want them nearly as much as Rayman, but they are a welcome addition.
Takamaru- Murasame Castle
Takamaru is on the list because of the history with the series yet never being a fighter, Nintendo wished to include him in 2 games but never did, later offering a Mii skin. With The Mysterious Murasame Castle on the 3DS eshop maybe Nintendo will finally add Takamaru in Smash Bros 5.
Tingle- Legend of Zelda
Tingle is a classic and deserving person for the game even if he didn't have 2 DS games of his own, was an epic assist trophy, and all-around classic Zelda character. Tingle could oppose many in the arena and would be sure to have great controls.
Captain Rainbow- Captain Rainbow Game
From a nintendo game for Wii exclusive in Japan, Captain Rainbow is a hilarious and cool, sort of Nintendo self parody. There are all ready funny trophies in smash, he could play off of other characters for laughs especially Captain Falcon when countering and returning the Falcon Pawnch. (He is Japan exclusive but popular in America and would work for the same reasons as Rusty or Lucas.)
Chibi-Robo- Chibi-Robo games
Chibi-Robo was infamously left off of 4 Smash games in a row, being one of the only Nintendo 1st party "franchises" not to have a fighter. And a unique fighter Chibi-Robo would make.
Octopath Traveler rep- Project Octopath Traveler
An as yet unreleased, but interesting ip from Nintendo and Square Enix, an Octopath Traveler character could make a great representative if Nintendo wants to go recent.
Nester- Nintendo Power/ Nester's Funky Bowling
While this was an april fools prank before the release of Smash 4, Nester the mascot of Nintendo Power magazine could make a great and hilarious fighter. He did have a virtual boy game, Nester's Funky Bowling so that would probably be worked into the move set of how he can fight.
Geno- Mario RPG
Of Mario rpg fame, Geno is a true representation of what needs to be put into the smash brothers franchise. His Geno power would be massive and a fighting style would be somewhere in between Ness and Diddy Kong. Also Sakuari, one of the lead people on Smash Bros expressed a desire for Geno to join the roster, and if Square Enix is willing to play, than he can probably make it.
Maxwell- Scribblenauts
I know that I said "no particular order, but best for last right. As a big Scribblenauts fan I can really see how Maxwell would work in a fighting game like this, it could be so creative, using the notebook spawning items, he could even have weapons that he just spawned. Since Scribblenauts Showdown is on the Switch, it's quite likely and just considering the history of Nintendo and Scribblenauts, and that every game has been on a Nintendo console (Other than remix, but that's just the first 2 combined,) really the possibilities are endless.
Final Thoughts-
Obviously I don't expect all of these characters in the next Smash Bros game, but a great many of them have a fighting chance. As a big fan of the series, I can't wait to see what Nintendo puts out next and I hope to see great things no matter what. This was a really big list and hard to slim, so thanks for reading and Stay Connected.
Well written. We look forward to seeing you in about a month.
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