Well yeah exaggerations run abound.

I think I've had a bit more luck with Leaf Shield, the real problem I have his Megaman's aerial down + A Hard Knuckle. Yes I love the impact and weighty feel of it when it connects but it comes out so slowly it doesn't give you any safety on landing Will almost certainly customise that with a better option if I can.

Well then enlighten me. I've never had much use out of it, a fair degree of my moves are disabled when it's active so I end up slowing down to launch it at someone rather pointlessly.

If I can't hit them well while it's active then it's not exactly useful.

I didn't qualify for the Club Nintendo Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS special demo. Can I still get access to the early special demo?
No. If you didn't qualify, you will have to wait until the public demo is released on 9/19/14. Please visit the Nintendo eShop to download the demo. How to

When is the public demo releasing?
The public demo will be available for download in the Nintendo eShop beginning on 9/19/14. How to

When is the full game releasing?
The full game is releasing on 10/3/14 at retail and Nintendo eShop.

Can I play the demo online?
No. The demo can only be played with others through local play.

If I purchase the full version, can I keep my save data from the demo?
Save data from the demo is not compatible with the full version of the game and cannot be transferred.

How do I use the Coins I've earned in the demo?
Coins cannot be used in the demo version of the game, or transferred to the full version. They are just for fun.

What is the difference between the Club Nintendo special demo and the public demo?
The game content of the two demos is the same.
The difference is that the public demo can be launched from the HOME Menu a total of 30 times. The launch of the special demo is not limited.

Can the download code be redeemed in any Nintendo 3DS family system?
Yes. The download code can be redeemed in Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS. Please make sure that your system's region and NNID are set to US or Canada.

Does the demo qualify for Club Nintendo registration survey and coins?
No. Only the full version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS qualifies for surveys and Coins.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can use the special demo?
The Club Nintendo special demo can be replayed as often as you want – there is no limit on the number of times it can be played.

If I have the demo, do I get the full version for free?
There will still be a cost to purchase the full version of the game.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS will be released on 10/3/14. You can either purchase a physical copy via retailers or a digital copy in the Nintendo eShop.

Can the download codes be redeemed outside of the US or Canada?
No. The download codes will only work for users in the US and Canada.

How many blocks of memory does the demo require?
The demo requires 1044 blocks of memory.

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I think part of it is to punish people that need to come in close like Lil' Mac, making them flinch that small moment needed to hurt them back. As I've heard, it can also be used to bum rush an enemy, force the flinch, then combo with a grapple attack (sorta like Vanguards in Mass Effect). The Leaf Shield can probably block incoming projectiles, but I'll need to verify that before I can confidently say this statement.

EDIT: And it's great for edge-guarding. Actually got a KO on low damage by just standing on the edge and having the Leaf Shield active. It's great due to the lack of needing to predict the movements of the enemy.

Welp, apparently coins don't transfer from demo to the English verison. =I

So, I'm a sap today and went ahead and pre-ordered both Smash games today. I really want that soundtrack...

Unlocked all the stages and characters. The roster is fine; I think I would've liked a few more characters... but I also feel like I would've been content with the same roster, just with less fighters unlocked from the start. Also, there's one final empty square on the full stage select screen... You couldn't just make one more stage, Sakurai? ^^"

Is there any EU codes lying on the ground

Unlocked all the stages and characters. The roster is fine; I think I would've liked a few more characters... but I also feel like I would've been content with the same roster, just with less fighters unlocked from the start. Also, there's one final empty square on the full stage select screen... You couldn't just make one more stage, Sakurai? ^^"

I've taken a liking to Villager a LOT in the demo version of the game. I like how you can pocket just about anything.

I ASKED FOR ONE OF THOSE CODE THE FIRST TIME YOU MENTIONED THEM, ORCA!

You can't use the Special Miis for Mii Fighters; they don't up in the creation menu (I had one of Iwata actually). So I found a QR code for an identical Iwata somewhere.

Only problem I have with the game is the controls. Sure, the game I played was on my 3DS. However, it's a little difficult to get used to the controls. Overall, it seems like a fun game. Portable and all that.

You can't use the Special Miis for Mii Fighters; they don't up in the creation menu (I had one of Iwata actually). So I found a QR code for an identical Iwata somewhere.

This one is fun too!

I can believe the excuse that they don't have new games being the reason, but i honestly don't believe that the 3DS couldn't handle them.

Really liking Link right now, which is funny, because I didn't like Link very much in Brawl.

Well then enlighten me. I've never had much use out of it, a fair degree of my moves are disabled when it's active so I end up slowing down to launch it at someone rather pointlessly.

If I can't hit them well while it's active then it's not exactly useful.

Sakurai mentioned why the Ice Climbers weren't included in his Famitsu column this week. He says while they got them working in the Wii U version, the processing power of the 3DS wasn't strong enough to get them working in that version, so they were cut. He also says that the fact they aren't going to be getting a new game in their series was also a considerable factor in not putting more priority in getting them into the game.

At first I thought it was a bit of a stretch as well, especially considering Rosalina & Luma, but I've come to see it as such:


The Ice Climbers have worked in previous titles as one human/CPU player and an identical CPU copying it with a very slight delay in button inputs. Therefore, one has to consider that each Ice Climber team is actually two characters in one; One or two pairs of Ice Climbers is probably fine, but remember that the system has to render up to four pairs at once, combined with any active effects, stage movements, music and the like without too much slowdown. Rosalina & Luma are in comparison paired in identical movements that always link them together, so it's a rather simple effect compared to the Ice Climbers that move together but can become independent, especially when they get out of sync with each other.


Imagine if four Ice Climber players got their partners desynced, it'd be like having four players and four CPUs running around all at once. Maybe the New 3DS can handle that, but it might be too much for the older models. At least, that's my guess.

Actually, moving the special Miis to the Mii Maker removes their special status (i.e. their shiny pants, plaza level, etc) and makes them regular Miis, allowing them to be used in the game. Granted not a lot of people like losing that status.

In addition, Luna's AI is a lot less advanced than the Ice Climber's AI. I remember hearing somewhere that the Gamecube was already struggling with battles with four Ice Climbers on it.

Actually, I had already sent the special Iwata to the Mii Maker (by accident) before, which is how I noticed you can't use Special Miis. He's not selectable in the Mii Fighter creation menu; his space stays blank (it might be different for actually streetpassed Special Miis; this Iwata was sent to the 3DS).

I do recall there being some frame rate issues with matches like that. Sometimes even Brawl slowed a bit too, though not so much as to make the game unplayable or anything.