The original Super Smash Bros.

Antisocial · 05-30-2011, 06:45 PM

Let's shut up about Melee and Brawl for a second and take some time to talk about the installment that started it all.

A couple days ago, with my Wii still in disrepair, I was rummaging through my room and found my old SSB cartridge. So I thought "What the hell, let's see how well this thing aged." I broke out the old N64, cleaned the dust off, and popped that sucker in.

...Then I took it out again, blew on it and popped it in again.

The N64 logo greeted me followed by the HAL logo. Then I saw Master Hand drop a Link doll on the table and I was suddenly slapped across the face with a harmful dose of nostalgia.

I played a couple battles until I realized how stiff the control stick was on the controller due to all the crap that built up in it over the years. Disgusted, I put the game away and decided to play it on the Virtual Console.

Spending time beating 1P Mode with all 12 characters, I can honestly say this game is still fun.

Remember when Meteor attacks had no delay?

Remember when your shield didn't spend itself so goddamn quickly?

Remember when Luigi's Super Jump Punch went at an angle?

Remember when you didn't have to worry much about sweetspots when connecting attacks?

Remember when the audience actually sounded excited?

Remember when explosives had actual punch in them?

Remember boarding the platforms?

Remember that stupid tornado on Hyrule Castle?

Remember when you could see characters' skeletons when you electrocuted them?

Remember those awesome end screens when you beat 1P mode with each character?

I do.

Dizzy · 05-30-2011, 06:49 PM

I liked the original SSB, because it seemed to be based around comic-book violence, which seems to have been ignored in later installments.

Also, C. Falcon never seemed to be able to say the 'Falcon' in 'Falcon Punch' right. In Melee and Brawl, it sounds like he says 'Falco Punch', but in SSB, it sounds like he's saying 'Falcom Punch'. Just thought I'd share that.

**Valigarmander** · 05-30-2011, 07:25 PM

When the N64 was still in vogue, my brother, sister and I would rent the game and have a ton of fun with it. Last year, I got it for the VC. It's still fun, even if it's a bit unbalanced.

If anyone's interested, maybe we could organize a SSB game online using an emulator. Though I don't look forward to playing an N64 game with a keyboard.

Maximum Spider · 05-30-2011, 07:33 PM

Tournament sounds like an interesting idea.

Dunno how we'd do it, though.

**Valigarmander** · 05-30-2011, 07:34 PM

Some N64 emulators allow you to play multiplayer online.

We'd probably just have to set up a date and time.

1-up Salesman · 05-30-2011, 09:12 PM

I'd be up for it if I could figure out how to make multiplayer work, and how would we watch the matches we weren't in?

Glux · 05-30-2011, 09:24 PM

The only thing that sucks about going back and playing this game, is being used to air-dodging, spot-dodging, and charging smash attacks.

This game still rules.

***Booyakasha*** · 05-30-2011, 11:51 PM

It's my favourite game in the series. Probably because it's the only one I'm any good at.

***CaptHayfever*** · 05-31-2011, 01:05 AM

I still kick a lot of butt at this one, in part because my muscle memory for the N64 controls hasn't faded like a lot of my friends' have.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Chaos Deviot · 05-31-2011, 01:39 AM

My god, I loved the original. Yeah, it had a few clones. Most of Jigglypuff's A moves were the same as Kirby's, and Mario and Luigi were near indentical. I still didn't care. This game had the major fun factor, while still had tons of fun techs that never detracted from the gameplay. Sure, it was flawed, and had little balance, but it was lots of fun.

Melee went way too advanced in some ways, but was still a great game. Brawl was way too damn casual, getting rid of the Z/L-Stance, something from the original!

But anyway, I usually mained Mario, although I do play a mean Falcon and Luigi. I loved every single character, and despite the crappy balance(throws!), it was really difficult for me not to enjoy it. Especially with a GameShark Pro. :3

Robotazy · 05-31-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos Deviot

Melee went way too advanced in some ways, but was still a great game. Brawl was way too damn casual, getting rid of the Z/L-Stance, something from the original!

You mean the taunt, that feature that is in every game, and was relegated to the Control Pad? Ok.

Honestly, I'd never want to go back to the original now. It has its charms, but compared to the future games, it has very little outside of the different styles. Still, I supposed that I liked the transitions to the Results Screen the best out of the three. That Paper Airplane transition was boss.

Kargath · 05-31-2011, 04:27 AM

I miss Capt Falcon's forward smash from this game.

I do like how Kirby got nerfed though. No more instant kill drill.

Jere · 05-31-2011, 05:31 AM

I can do this, we need a time date and a way to comunicate to manage to connect

***Marilink*** · 05-31-2011, 10:14 AM

I can still destroy any one of my friends with Ness. I absolutely love Smash 64, and we definitely break it out every once in a while for some excellent nostalgia. Such a great game, and still totally relevant today.

SephirothKirby · 05-31-2011, 12:20 PM

<3 Ness

Panfan · 05-31-2011, 12:26 PM

multiplayer emulator smash is pretty fun

i used to play SK and Tazy a while back.

Maximum Spider · 05-31-2011, 08:08 PM

My only problem with the original was the lack of replay value.

You only had four secret characters and one stage, then you were done.

***Marilink*** · 05-31-2011, 09:59 PM

^I don't think you're playing Smash Brothers right.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-01-2011, 01:02 AM

^^Translation:

Quote:

Once I finally had all of the playable content available to play, I stopped playing it.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Chaos Deviot · 06-01-2011, 02:39 AM

@Tazy: Ain't talking about the taunt, boyo. I'm talking about the many Advanced Techs add in Melee.

@Maximum Spider: Brawl seems to be perfect for you. Have fun with your quantity. I'd rather, you know, play the game to have fun, but that's just me.

05-30-2011, 06:45 PM	#1
Antisocial Janitor Join Date: May 2000 Gender: Posts: 11,471 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1,296 Times in 536 Posts	The original Super Smash Bros. Let's shut up about Melee and Brawl for a second and take some time to talk about the installment that started it all. A couple days ago, with my Wii still in disrepair, I was rummaging through my room and found my old SSB cartridge. So I thought "What the hell, let's see how well this thing aged." I broke out the old N64, cleaned the dust off, and popped that sucker in. ...Then I took it out again, blew on it and popped it in again. The N64 logo greeted me followed by the HAL logo. Then I saw Master Hand drop a Link doll on the table and I was suddenly slapped across the face with a harmful dose of nostalgia. I played a couple battles until I realized how stiff the control stick was on the controller due to all the crap that built up in it over the years. Disgusted, I put the game away and decided to play it on the Virtual Console. Spending time beating 1P Mode with all 12 characters, I can honestly say this game is still fun. Remember when Meteor attacks had no delay? Remember when your shield didn't spend itself so goddamn quickly? Remember when Luigi's Super Jump Punch went at an angle? Remember when you didn't have to worry much about sweetspots when connecting attacks? Remember when the audience actually sounded excited? Remember when explosives had actual punch in them? Remember boarding the platforms? Remember that stupid tornado on Hyrule Castle? Remember when you could see characters' skeletons when you electrocuted them? Remember those awesome end screens when you beat 1P mode with each character? I do.

05-30-2011, 06:49 PM	#2
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,162 Times in 805 Posts Blog Entries: 116	I liked the original SSB, because it seemed to be based around comic-book violence, which seems to have been ignored in later installments. Also, C. Falcon never seemed to be able to say the 'Falcon' in 'Falcon Punch' right. In Melee and Brawl, it sounds like he says 'Falco Punch', but in SSB, it sounds like he's saying 'Falcom Punch'. Just thought I'd share that.

05-30-2011, 07:25 PM	#3
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	When the N64 was still in vogue, my brother, sister and I would rent the game and have a ton of fun with it. Last year, I got it for the VC. It's still fun, even if it's a bit unbalanced. If anyone's interested, maybe we could organize a SSB game online using an emulator. Though I don't look forward to playing an N64 game with a keyboard.

05-30-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
Maximum Spider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'll take Street Fighter over Dragonball any day. Gender: Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 192 Times in 127 Posts	Tournament sounds like an interesting idea. Dunno how we'd do it, though.

05-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Some N64 emulators allow you to play multiplayer online. We'd probably just have to set up a date and time.

05-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
1-up Salesman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Letting you guys know that I'm planning on continuing Attack of the Spammers soon. Gender: Posts: 4,095 Thanks: 2,162 Thanked 250 Times in 194 Posts Blog Entries: 9	I'd be up for it if I could figure out how to make multiplayer work, and how would we watch the matches we weren't in?

05-30-2011, 09:24 PM	#7
Glux Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Home Gender: Posts: 7,122 Thanks: 647 Thanked 360 Times in 236 Posts Blog Entries: 3	The only thing that sucks about going back and playing this game, is being used to air-dodging, spot-dodging, and charging smash attacks. This game still rules.

05-30-2011, 11:51 PM	#8
*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	It's my favourite game in the series. Probably because it's the only one I'm any good at.

05-31-2011, 01:05 AM	#9
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	I still kick a lot of butt at this one, in part because my muscle memory for the N64 controls hasn't faded like a lot of my friends' have. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

05-31-2011, 01:39 AM	#10
Chaos Deviot The Betrayer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt. Moon Gender: Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 171 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts Blog Entries: 1	My god, I loved the original. Yeah, it had a few clones. Most of Jigglypuff's A moves were the same as Kirby's, and Mario and Luigi were near indentical. I still didn't care. This game had the major fun factor, while still had tons of fun techs that never detracted from the gameplay. Sure, it was flawed, and had little balance, but it was lots of fun. Melee went way too advanced in some ways, but was still a great game. Brawl was way too damn casual, getting rid of the Z/L-Stance, something from the original! But anyway, I usually mained Mario, although I do play a mean Falcon and Luigi. I loved every single character, and despite the crappy balance(throws!), it was really difficult for me not to enjoy it. Especially with a GameShark Pro. :3

05-31-2011, 04:27 AM	#12
Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	I miss Capt Falcon's forward smash from this game. I do like how Kirby got nerfed though. No more instant kill drill.

05-31-2011, 12:20 PM	#15
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	<3 Ness

05-31-2011, 05:31 AM	#13
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,650 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	I can do this, we need a time date and a way to comunicate to manage to connect

05-31-2011, 10:14 AM	#14
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	I can still destroy any one of my friends with Ness. I absolutely love Smash 64, and we definitely break it out every once in a while for some excellent nostalgia. Such a great game, and still totally relevant today.

05-31-2011, 12:26 PM	#16
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	multiplayer emulator smash is pretty fun i used to play SK and Tazy a while back.

05-31-2011, 08:08 PM	#17
Maximum Spider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'll take Street Fighter over Dragonball any day. Gender: Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 0 Thanked 192 Times in 127 Posts	My only problem with the original was the lack of replay value. You only had four secret characters and one stage, then you were done.

05-31-2011, 09:59 PM	#18
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,536 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	^I don't think you're playing Smash Brothers right.

06-01-2011, 02:39 AM	#20
Chaos Deviot The Betrayer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt. Moon Gender: Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 171 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts Blog Entries: 1	@Tazy: Ain't talking about the taunt, boyo. I'm talking about the many Advanced Techs add in Melee. @Maximum Spider: Brawl seems to be perfect for you. Have fun with your quantity. I'd rather, you know, play the game to have fun, but that's just me.