I have played all three games. I own Melee and Brawl, and my brother owns the original. I must say, I only play as one character on all three of them, my favorite character in the entire trilogy: Jigglypuff. She can jump longer and move faster than a lot of other characters. How would I know if I only use her? Whenever I get a fighter, I always research it then pick the "weaskest" character. They have very low power but usually have more advanced, strategic moves. If someone is Bowser, I can't run up and start a slapping contest because I'd reach at least 100% in twenty seconds. I am very light so I get thrown off incredibly easlily. I cannot win with her by jamming the punch button on everyone. I have to think things through. I have found a wonderful strategy though. I mentioned it in another topic but this one is specifically about SSB so I'll elaborate here as well. I'm sure you're all aware of the one hit K. O. stick, otherwsise known as the Home Run Bat. I'm sure you're all also aware of its powerful, yet diffcult to pull off special ability. Besides randomly whacking opponents, if you take a moment, you can pull the bat back which gives your swing much more power. Why is called the Home Run Bat? If you know what a home run is, that is what the bat does if pulled back then released on an opponent. Now for a seasoned player, it is nearly impossible to fall victim to this, since pulling the bat back takes extra time and it's obvious to the opponent(s) what you're trying to do so they'll get away quite easily. But remember who I am? My opponents can't run from me while they're sleeping, now can they? I know there isn't always a bat around, but people that know me try to get it as soon as possible when one appears. Besides, two on two works nicely as well when I'm with a strong partner like Bowser, Donkey Kong, or Ganondorf because they can pummel who I pass out.
A lot of people call her a joke and couldn't imagine being beaten by one. All the more satisfying to win with her. What is more impressive? Winning with the "best" character or the "worst"? Isn't it surprising to see someone one third the size of his opponent actually win the fight? I learned one method at getting good at that game. Find your best character and stick with him or her. Don't let your brain get confused trying to master twenty different styles. You want to be good at numbers. You go to one school and they only teach math. You go to another school where you have to study math, language, history, science, speech, psychology, and social skills. Which school will you have an easier time mastering numbers? My belief in a multi character game, variety is fun, but a single focus increases your chance of victory in the long run. But the funny thing is, not counting any power at all, Jigglypuff is my favorite character on those games anyway. Loved her in the show, loved her in the game. How ironic for me to always pick the weakest character in every game only to get my favorite one this time! Now I can keep my character picking pattern and finally love who I'm using at the same time. Since my brain only knows Jigglypuff, I have nothing else to interrupt my thoughts when I control her. I love these games and I hope they keep coming out (as long as they keep you-know-who in the arena). These are the methods I use when I approach games like this. What are yours? Later!
