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Re: A New Smash Bros. Would Need A Smaller Roster, Admits Sakurai

3rdStrongestMole

People would be upset at first. I'm sure that's true. But as long as they don't try to repeat the exact formula with a smaller cast, then I think the overall game could be a net positive for some. You'll likely split the fanbase a bit, but you'd also attract people who don't like smash the way it is.

One thing that shouldn't change is its ease of access. I think one of the reasons Smash is so popular is because anyone can play it. The controls are simple, but difficult to master and people who maybe don't play many video games can have fun with it alongside someone who is more skilled.

Maybe if they poured a bunch of effort into the main campaign, then the multiplayer component wouldn't have to be as grand as smash ultimate. Storywise, it would need to feel like a game you would buy even if the multiplayer element didn't exist. In the past, smash was always 80% (sometimes more) multiplayer component and 20% campaign. A new smash should work on getting that closer to a 50/50 split so that the multiplayer roster feels justifiable.