User blog:Scapemaster97/Returning Veteran Poll 2.0

About 3 months ago, I created a poll asking which veteran from Brawl you guys would want to see return in Super Smash Bros for 3DS/Wii U the most. Since then, Ike (back before E3) and Captain Falcon (last month) have been announced. This leaves Wario, Ganondorf, Ice Climbers, R.O.B., Falco, Wolf, Jigglypuff, Ness, Lucas, Mr. Game and Watch, and Snake still on the bubble. Continuing that topic of veterans, I've created a list of who I think will be returning and who will be cut.

This list is in order of likelihood, from most likely to least likely.

1) Wario (high)

Waluigi and Ashley have both been confirmed for the next SSB. The key feature to note is that both of them are under the Wario series emblem in the Smash Direct 4.8.14. There's no realistic way Sakurai would not include him if he has two assist trophies for his series.

2) Ness (high)

Ness was one of the original twelve from the first SSB. No way he won't lose his perfect attendance record.

3) Jigglypuff (high)

Personally, I'd be perfectly fine if Jigglypuff was dropped and replaced with another Pokemon (Mewtwo anyone?). Again, Jigglypuff is a perfect-attendee, and that probably won't change anytime soon.

4) Mr. Game & Watch (fairly high)

He was shown (but not officially revealed) at the end of Pac-Man's reveal trailer. Besides being a personal favorite of mine, he's become a neat addition to the Smash roster, and he should be coming back for a third shot at Nintendo's mascots.

5) Meta Knight (fairly high)

Due to his spammable neutral attack, Meta Knight has become popular in Smash. Granted, that means he's definitely getting nerfed for this next game, but he can't be dropped without severe criticism from the Smash community.

6) Falco (fairly high)

Falco has been around since Melee. Additionally, the Star Fox series needs more veterans than just Fox. Not as likely as some others, but he will probably make it in.

7) Ice Climbers (moderate)

Another Melee veteran. Ice Climbers' popularity isn't all that titanic, but they do have a very unique playing style, and they would be missed if they weren't added.

8) Ganondorf (moderate)

A case can be made for Girahim replacing Ganondorf as the villainous representative from the Legend of Zelda series. Additionally, his Captain Falcon clone status further solidifies the concept. However, Ganondorf has been shown to be in Hyrule Warriors, revealing that Nintendo isn't quite done with Ganon just yet. He will probably make an appearance as well (though Girahim still has a shot).

9) Lucas (moderate)

Lucas is infamous for his status as a Ness clone. However, he had enough differences from Ness to gain his group of hardcore followers. Personally, I'd like him to be cut because of his clone-ness (no pun intended), but he will most likely return just to keep Earthbound alive (unless he gets replaced by another Earthbound representative, like Jeff).

10) R.O.B. (low)

To me, R.O.B. seemed like a one-off combatant that will quickly be lost to history. Much as I enjoyed playing as him, Sakurai will have to really pull something out of the hat if he wants R.O.B. to be accepted as a decent fighter in the next Smash. He will most likely be scrapped.

11) Wolf (low)

Apparently, all three Star Fox fighters in Brawl were designed by a sole, one-track minded programmer. Falco being a clone of Fox was alright, but creating a second clone was too much. Wolf will probably get removed in SSB3DS/WU, but he may get replaced with Krystal or another Star Fox combatant.

12) Snake (low)

Snake was added due to a specific request to Sakurai from his company, meaning that it was not Sakurai's idea to add him. Additionally, he was a total misfit in the game, what with his weapons arsenal. He seems like the most likely cut.

Please keep in mind, this is in no way what will happen. This was simply a product of my (often flawed) logic. XD

Here's the poll segment. Time to see how inaccurate my thought process is. :D

Which Melee veteran do you think is most likely to be cut? Mr. Game and Watch Falco Ice Climbers Ganondorf

And, now Brawl:

Which Brawl veteran do you think is most likely to be cut? Wario Meta Knight Lucas R.O.B. Wolf Snake

And finally, of all these, who is most likely to RETURN?

Returning in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U Wario Ness Jigglypuff Mr. Game and Watch Meta Knight Falco Ice Climbers Ganondorf Lucas R.O.B. Wolf Snake

That's all guys. Feel free to comment with your thoughts on these potential Mewtwos. XD