Summary
Super Smash Bros Ultimatehas been getting support for about three years with character balancing, events, and others. The game even included two fighter passes with new characters, stages, and sets of music. The fighters that benefited the most from the DLC fighters were the Mii fighters with costumes.
Each Mii fighter hadunique costumes designed for the head and body.The headpieces can mix with other costumes, though the body costumes were usually made for one of the three Miis. The body costumes had distinct details, especially the Mii Swordfighter costumes with colored sword swings. The costumes felt like honorable mentions for the referenced series. Some costumes represent fighters already playable, so others have a chance to join the nextSuper Smash Bros.
12Monster Hunter Slayer
Warrior At Large
Monster Hunteris a very well-knownCapcom series that grew in popularity sizealong with the target hunts. It encouraged players to take down any challenge, no matter the size. Some players can tackle hunts by themselves, but the experience is a lot better when teaming up against bigger dangers. It’s one of the best modern franchises that encourages players to group up and socialize on the most ambitious missions.
The series improved a lot with memorable worlds and challenges like Rathalos. The potential for the character only grows as their wide arsenal of weapons increases. The hunters were even included inMarvel vs Capcom Infinite, making them experienced with crossovers.
11Rex
Ambitious Salvager
Rex is one of the main protagonists inXenoblade Chronicles 2. He’s a salvager with a positive worldview who awakened his talent to wield Blades. The Aegis was already invited to joinSuper Smash Bros Ultimate, but another possible iteration could give him a more active combat role.
Rex can add more for what the Aegis has implemented, Blade Switch. There are multiple Blades Rex can equip for his three main needs: attack, support, and defense. His addition would bringmore depth for theXenoblade Chronicles 2representative, raising audience appeal.
10Shantae
Rhythmic Genie
Shantae is the best choice to represent for the Indie platformers. Her franchise isn’t as popular compared to Nintendo series likeMetroidandPikmin, but it is very well received just like them.
What makes theShantaefranchise well known are its memorable world, characters, and transformations. Shantae uses hergenie dancing powersto transform into multiple forms like an elephant or monkey. She uses her hair and genie powers to combat her foes and journey through her world to stop the impeding danger threatening peace.
9Zero
Ideal Hunter
Zero is a fan-favorite Capcom character who would fit in theSuper Smash Brosplayable roster. He isn’t new to crossovers since he’s jumped into other games likeMarvel vs Capcom 3andCapcom vs SNK Chaos.
Megaman already represents his original seriesMegaman, but Zero could still join forMegaman X. The major difference between the games are speed, letting the protagonists dash through levels faster than standard Megaman. Zero could have a similar fighting style like Megaman, but with tools to rush down aggressively with his blade techniques.
8Dante
The Hunter
Dante is the most charismatic demon hunter to walk among the Earth. He’s been on several distinct adventures, including outside of his home series likeMarvel vs Capcom InfiniteandShin Megami Tensei Nocturne. He’s a lot like Bayonetta with how they taunt and flex against any foes, including the most menacing enemies. The only difference is Dante is part demon with a bigger mouth and regenerative powers rather than a sassy Umbra witch.
The demon slayer would be a perfect representative for Capcom’s well-nourished series. Not only is he themain symbol forDevil May Cry,but a relative of a series that he manifested from,Resident Evil.
7Travis Touchdown
The Awkward Otaku
Travis Touchdown is an otaku assassin who takes down targets head-on rather thansilently like Sly Cooper. No More Heroes offers satisfying combat with motion controls, showcasing Travis’ unstoppable drive to be number one. He challenges anyone in his way with his bargained beam katana with some form of honor and awkward quirks, making him fitSuper Smash Bros.
What makes No More Heroes special is its creativity and character depth. Many memorable moments tested Travis during multiple adventures, including grinding bland jobs, searching through virtual realities, arguing with relatives, killing ranked living beings, and more. It makes the player go through many challenges, including the more annoying or amusing interactions.No More Heroesisn’t a huge series, but its impact is much greater while still being enjoyable with its addictive beat-em up combat.
6Arthur
Small Courage
Arthur is a memorable Capcom character that fears no one. He tackled multiple adventures to save his beloved from Satan and his menacing underlings, even in his revealing underwear.Ghost n Goblinsis most known for its egregious challenge, giving players little room to breathe in each level.
The series mercilessly tested the player’s reaction and patience with a bunch of enemies and hostile attacks that appear from any angle, including from the ground. Even the world was against the brave knight with how it shifts and breaks the environment, but it was never impossibly unfair. He’s the best symbol of overcoming high challenges, including outside of his home series.
5Geno
Starred Warrior
Geno is one of the more beloved characters who starred inSuper Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars. He’s a possessed doll who assists Mario on his quest for justice and peace. Despite the warrior’s physical form, he isn’t without his weapons like his arm cannon and star powers.
What makes him a good candidate as a separate fighter is thechance to represent Mario RPGs. The Mario characters have references from their bigger main series likeSuper Mario SunshineandLuigi Mansion. There’s very limited references from turn-based Mario games with engaging stories and characters. Geno is one of few memorable characters to represent one of Mario’s partners in his turn-based adventures.
4Lloyd
Allied Protector
Lloyd is the main protagonist ofTales of Symphoniathat goes on a journey to complete his allies’ goals. This ignorant character slowly grew to become someone that would act while creating minimal consequences for his friends.
What makes him the most popular are his character development and fighting style. He constructed his own ideals for a perfect world, which involved not losing a single ally. He protects those around him with his dual wielding swords, letting him cut through targets swiftly with special agile techniques. This makes him the most popular choice to join theSuper Smash BrosasaTales Ofrepresentative.
3Doom Slayer
Rage Incarnate
Doom Slayer is the best candidate to represent shooter games with his influential action-packed game,DOOM. He’s one of the major first-person shooter icons whoblends satisfying personal combat action with exploration. The series has brought what very few shooter games has manifested, a memorable person who takes down any obstacle in his way and speaks through his actions.
Not only is Doom Slayer the best at shooting, he’s also experienced with platforming despite wearing heavy armor. His large arrangement of weapons fulfills his needs for any range, though rush-down aggression is very encouraged.
