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I tried to see if this thread was already made, and couldn't find anything on it. This may belong in General Discussions, but i'd like to focus more on the characters.
So I ask the question: Would DLC be a bad thing for Super Smash Bros. 4?
From my personal bias, I don't feel it would be a bad thing, as long as it wasn't day one content, and wasn't overpriced. Here's why.
1) Considering the fact that there are few front running characters this time, the competition is more or less intense than in previous installments. There are relatively few characters that are worthy to be included from each series that has been included thus far. On the other hand, there are some who could use some characters, without taking away from the initial roster. Like Donkey Kong. Both K. Rool and Dixie are popular inclusions for Smash 4. So lets say K. Rool makes it, but Dixie doesn't. This would be a perfect example as to why this could work. Dixie could be included at a later date, and not even take away chances from other characters to be included, based on the amount that Sakurai has hinted at included, being less that previous installments.
2) Some candidates for Smash Bros. 4 are essentially one shots, who, while being great characters, wouldn't be suitable for a longer stay in the game. This brings characters like Ghirahim or Shulk to mind. So lets assume these two aren't included, but are still popular after the game is released. Characters could be released in packs of 2 or 3 (or individually) with a stage along with them. This would satisfy the desire for great characters without numerous appearances.
3) Like other games, such as the latest Mortal Kombat, DLC characters shared one icon on the roster, which stretched out to show the icons for the characters. However, this may have only worked because there were only four of them, but i don't see the issue regardless. I would like to think that this wouldn't take away from the initial roster.
4) Realistically, Smash Bros 4 may be the last Smash Bros for a very, VERY long time. As in, longer than the time between Brawl and Smash 4. In other words, any characters that aren't added into the next installment, may have to wait longer than 6-7 years to be included again. DLC could remedy this, giving fans the characters they want over time. Then, in the next installment, some of those characters could be included into the actual roster instead of DLC (repetitive I know). When i make this point, the Mario Characters come to mind. If say, Waluigi makes it in, then that would force several years until Toad, Bowser Jr. or Paper Mario even have a chance to make a playable appearance.
These are positives (at least I think) to include DLC. There are surely negatives to challenge these points, but that is for you guys to discuss. Right now i'm too lazy to think of any, so I may include them in the OP later. Discuss!
So I ask the question: Would DLC be a bad thing for Super Smash Bros. 4?
From my personal bias, I don't feel it would be a bad thing, as long as it wasn't day one content, and wasn't overpriced. Here's why.
1) Considering the fact that there are few front running characters this time, the competition is more or less intense than in previous installments. There are relatively few characters that are worthy to be included from each series that has been included thus far. On the other hand, there are some who could use some characters, without taking away from the initial roster. Like Donkey Kong. Both K. Rool and Dixie are popular inclusions for Smash 4. So lets say K. Rool makes it, but Dixie doesn't. This would be a perfect example as to why this could work. Dixie could be included at a later date, and not even take away chances from other characters to be included, based on the amount that Sakurai has hinted at included, being less that previous installments.
2) Some candidates for Smash Bros. 4 are essentially one shots, who, while being great characters, wouldn't be suitable for a longer stay in the game. This brings characters like Ghirahim or Shulk to mind. So lets assume these two aren't included, but are still popular after the game is released. Characters could be released in packs of 2 or 3 (or individually) with a stage along with them. This would satisfy the desire for great characters without numerous appearances.
3) Like other games, such as the latest Mortal Kombat, DLC characters shared one icon on the roster, which stretched out to show the icons for the characters. However, this may have only worked because there were only four of them, but i don't see the issue regardless. I would like to think that this wouldn't take away from the initial roster.
4) Realistically, Smash Bros 4 may be the last Smash Bros for a very, VERY long time. As in, longer than the time between Brawl and Smash 4. In other words, any characters that aren't added into the next installment, may have to wait longer than 6-7 years to be included again. DLC could remedy this, giving fans the characters they want over time. Then, in the next installment, some of those characters could be included into the actual roster instead of DLC (repetitive I know). When i make this point, the Mario Characters come to mind. If say, Waluigi makes it in, then that would force several years until Toad, Bowser Jr. or Paper Mario even have a chance to make a playable appearance.
These are positives (at least I think) to include DLC. There are surely negatives to challenge these points, but that is for you guys to discuss. Right now i'm too lazy to think of any, so I may include them in the OP later. Discuss!
