Top 10 Most Wanted Super Smash Bros. 4 Newcomers

Super Smash Bros. games feature a unique blend of characters, each with their own special abilities and moves, making every match an exciting and unpredictable event. But let's talk about something that's been on everyone's mind: the newcomers.

Who is the most wanted newcomer for Super Smash Bros. 4? Is it a classic Nintendo character yet to make their debut? Or perhaps a character from a third-party franchise, following in the footsteps of Sonic, Mega Man, or Pac-Man? The possibilities are endless.

The Top Ten

Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog is a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series released by Sega. He is an artificially created black and red hedgehog with hover shoes that enable him to move at extreme speeds, rivaling those of Sonic.... read more

Shadow the Hedgehog is my favorite character in the Sonic franchise. He is the second most popular Sonic character, behind Sonic himself. Some people say that if he were playable, he would be a complete clone of Sonic. I highly disagree. Although he might have the spin dash and some of Sonic's other abilities, he also has the Chaos Force.
Imagine his back grab attack: Shadow grabs his opponent, quickly warps behind him, and kicks him. That would be an awesome reference to that one scene in Sonic 06. Plus, his Chaos Control would be great for warping around the stage. He could charge up a Chaos Spear and then release it for a powerful charge shot.
Sonic Battle shows that he has different attacks he could use with the Chaos Force. For example, he could snap his fingers to spawn a blast of chaos energy in front of him. This would make a great smash attack. His Final Smash should either be Chaos Blast or Super Shadow. I would personally prefer Super Shadow because Shadow's super form hasn't been brought back in four years. It would be great to see it return.
Krystal

Krystal is a fictional character from the Star Fox video game series by Nintendo. She first appeared in Star Fox Adventures in 2002 as a telepathic blue vixen from the planet Cerinia. Krystal later became a member of the Star Fox team and developed a strong following among fans.

Krystal would be an awesome character to include as the fourth StarFox character in the new Smash Bros. game! She would be a middleweight but lighter than Fox, wearing her Assault outfit. She could attack opponents with her staff and also shoot them with her gatling gun. She is my top choice for the next Smash Bros. game, even surpassing Mega Man. I'm not a fan of Mega Man!
Overall, she could use two barriers from StarFox Assault to shield herself from players, and her telepathy would be a cool addition. But to deal massive damage, her staff's Super Ground Quake move would be devastating. This formidable character would go toe to toe with many others in the arena! - Fox Rhea
Sora

Sora is a fictional character and the central protagonist in Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts video game series. He is portrayed as a cheerful and courageous boy who wields the mystical Keyblade. Throughout the series, Sora travels across various worlds inspired by Disney films in a quest to fight darkness... read more

Within the handheld games, there was the choice of command choices. The attack range is just so wide from there! Of course, the game couldn't implement all of the attacks, but a decent mixture would do great. He can obviously use magic and his forms. His attacks in Smash could range from his basic hits to his use of magic or command attacks.
And since given the choice of costumes, with all his different drive forms and costume choices (especially with his new outfit in Kingdom Hearts 3), he's provided quite a bit of costume choice to the player. His Smash would actually be amazing in his Final Form, seeing as how it is his most powerful. I don't think he'd be overpowered. I believe he will be very balanced and an enjoyment to play as.
Mega Man

Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, is the title character and protagonist of Capcom's Mega Man video game series. He first appeared in 1987 and is known for his special ability to copy the weapons of defeated Robot Masters. Over the years, Mega Man has become an iconic character in gaming history,... read more

Mega Man had five canceled games. At least give him an appearance in Super Smash Bros. That would solve a huge part of fans' distress.
Capcom has done enough damage to the Mega Man franchise. I call it "video game terrorism" - crushing dreams and killing beloved characters in video game history. They could make an epic game and restore their reputation, but instead, they cancel games or exploit the franchise. Nintendo, Namco, and Sega did well with Mario, Pac-Man, and Sonic, but Capcom doesn't deserve a character like Mega Man. They could make a sensation in the video game industry with Mega Man, but they haven't, and their neglect will hurt the company itself, not just the fans.
Mega Man is half the company. Capcom has done well with Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, and Devil May Cry, but not with Mega Man, and that will lead to failure. I wonder if Capcom even realizes how important Mega Man is. It's too bad that I can't contact Capcom's planners and directors in Japan, the real Capcom. This message would likely be classified as a rant or objective criticism and would just be ignored.
King K. Rool

King K. Rool is a fictional anthropomorphic crocodile and the main antagonist in Nintendo's Donkey Kong video game franchise. He is the recurring enemy of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, often appearing in various villainous roles such as pirate, mad scientist, and wrestler. King K. Rool is known for his... read more

I feel that King K Rool would be such a great addition to Super Smash Bros. He wouldn't just be another pointless character that brings nothing to the game. King K Rool would be an awesome character with a great moveset. I could see him having a lot of potential. Also, the Donkey Kong series is in need of another representative, and the game is in need of more villains. King K Rool is the perfect solution.

He has more potential for awesome attacks in a single boss fight than most characters do in their entire catalog of appearances. The Donkey Kong series should also get at least as many characters as the inferior Star Fox and Kirby series.
Bowser Jr.

Bowser Jr., sometimes simply called Jr., is a video game character in Nintendo's Mario franchise. He is depicted as the son of Bowser, the primary antagonist of the series. Bowser Jr. first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine in 2002 and has since become a recurring character in both mainline and spin-off... read more

Come on... You've got to admit it. That combo would be pretty badass. Imagine this: you're at home, playing your new SSB4 game, you're on classic mode, you win, and then - gasp - there's a new character, Bowser Jr., who can transform into Shadow Mario. Hell yeah, you're thinking. Well, just imagine the cool moveset. Clawing, fire-breathing, spinning across in your shell, then, when they least expect it, whoosh, you're Shadow Mario, throwing goop, teleporting, swinging the paintbrush. And for his final smash, if they don't remove it, he summons one of those polluted Piranha Plants on the stage.

Bowser Jr. would be a pretty awesome addition to the Super Smash Bros. crew from the Mario cast. He could use attacks with his paintbrush, breathe fire, cover opponents with goop, throw Koopa shells, and do a ground pound that sends opponents flying if done on a light platform. He could shield himself with his shell, create painted objects, and maybe even transform into Shadow Mario.
He could be a fast character with devastating ground attacks and some aerial powers. I would want him to "paint an entrance to SSB4."
(Also: Mega Man has already been announced, so you don't need to vote for him.)
Ridley

Ridley is a recurring villain in the Metroid series and also appears as a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. He is Samus Aran's lifelong nemesis, first appearing in the original Metroid game released in 1986. Ridley is a key member of the Space Pirates and is responsible for the death of Samus's... read more

Come on, we're talking about the most iconic villain of Metroid. He's been in every Smash Bros. game to date and was so close to making it in Brawl. Heck, Sakurai was even interviewed regarding his absence. He knows we want him in. Ridley was the one who made Samus who she is and has been in almost every Metroid game in some form or another. He is hands down the most obvious choice for a villain representative.
And don't tell me he's "too big". Olimar is the size of a quarter in his game. Resizing happens.
Why wouldn't you want to play as a plasma-breathing cyborg space dragon?!

We need another playable villain in Smash, and if anyone were to make the cut, it's Ridley. He is a space dragon-like pterodactyl with the brain of an intelligent evil mastermind. He is the leader of an army of space pirates, and whenever he dies, he just keeps on returning.
He keeps changing shape and color, and he's a master of aerial combat. Plus, he has an even stronger form: Meta Ridley.
We wouldn't even have Samus if it weren't for Ridley killing her mother. Ridley made Samus who she is. And last but not least, have you ever thought about what his attacks might be in Smash?
Miles "Tails" Prower

Miles "Tails" Prower is a fictional character in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is Sonic's best friend and sidekick. Tails is known for his ability to fly using his two tails like a helicopter rotor.

Remember the Sonic and Tails in Melee April Fools' joke? Initially, it wasn't a joke at all. Sonic was planned for Melee but was cut due to time constraints. He was included in Brawl, and Tails was also planned for it, but was cut once again for the same reasons. With the significant efforts put into this new Smash Bros., I'd say out of all the characters on this list, Tails, Pac-Man, and Dixie Kong are the most likely. As much as I would love to play as our favorite bear and bird, or even the little fire-breathing son of a tyrant turtle, they seem less likely to make it to the main roster.

Tails should be in the game for several reasons, along with Krystal, Shulk, and several others who are at the top of the list. First, let's talk about Shadow - are you kidding me right now? He's already an assist trophy, along with Midna, so he's out of the running.
Then there's Mega Man. Are you serious? He's already a confirmed character, along with Palutena, Pac-Man, Chrom/Lucina, Little Mac, and others on this most wanted list. Stop voting for them, unless you're unaware of the Super Smash Bros. official website. If so, I highly suggest you visit that site.
And last, but certainly not least, is Ridley. Come on, he's TOO BIG!
Ghirahim

Ghirahim is the central antagonist of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. He is the spirit of Demise's sword who takes on a humanoid form and holds the title of Demon Lord. His primary goal is to capture Zelda, who is the mortal reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia, so he can use her to resurrect his master... read more

Ghirahim is an interesting character. When I fought him in Skyward Sword, he proved to be a formidable opponent. Aside from The Imprisoned, he's my favorite character. I like how he wields his own sword, even though he doesn't actually need one. It would be awesome if he dramatically threw off his cape and flipped his bangs before entering battle.
As for one of his alternate costumes/skins, he should have his demon form. When facing a sword-wielding character like Ike, for instance, he could catch their attacks between his middle and index fingers as a block. Another great idea would be his Final Smash, where he summons the Imprisoned and rides on its back, sending all players off-screen. One of his taunts should involve him sticking his tongue out at his opponents.
For his attacks, he could throw out multiple spades, teleport behind the opponents, and repeat the action. It would be truly amazing if he caught an opponent in the midst of their attack with a spade line, brought them closer, and held them by their neck while simultaneously dealing damage and taunting them. Moreover, when battling against Link or any other Legend of Zelda character, he should display extra aggressiveness.
Furthermore, Fi should also be included as an assist trophy. While unrelated to Sir Ghirahim, it would be cool to have either Fi or Midna as an assist trophy.
Ghirahim would be an excellent addition to the game and would certainly fit in well. Additionally, it would be really cool if his theme song was included, especially if custom stages are allowed again.
Pac-Man

Pac-Man should totally be in Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS. In the 3DS version, give him a fire, ice, chameleon, and metal berry by the plus sign in the bottom-left color for fighting. Try to add a little agility and flips in there, and for the Final Smash, make him fly and chomp through enemies within a time limit, but let the player control the flying.
As Fire Pac, let him shoot fireballs. As Ice Pac, let him freeze enemies. As Chameleon Pac, give him a tongue ability that lets him stick out his super long tongue. For Metal Pac, let him suck up his enemies with a magnet. Also, let Pac-Man fly whenever he wants to.
If you don't like the Final Smash I suggested, then give him a ghost that can possess an opponent, so I can control them and make them fall. Or do the whole stage blue thing. Give Pac-Man a style similar to Kirby, Sonic, and Mario.
By the way, I'm 11, a kid, so please just add him to the game! I love Pac-Man and Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. Please give him at least a few things on my list. Plus, Namco is making the Nintendo version of Smash Bros, so there should be a 110% chance of him getting in. Please send this to the producer of the game, Smash Bros - I forgot his or her name. I think it's Sakurai Mashakiro or something similar. If you can get it to him or her, please do! I LOVE PAC-MAN! Add him, add him! Pac is back.

The Newcomers

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Riku

Sora and Roxas are up above, so let's get Riku up there on the list.
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Sans

Sans, or Sans the Skeleton, is a character in the 2015 RPG Undertale, created by Toby Fox. He is a lazy, pun-loving skeleton who serves as a supporting protagonist in the "Pacifist" and "Neutral" routes of the game, and a heroic antagonist and final boss in the "Genocide" route. Sans is known for his... read more

YESS! Sans' theme is boss, he'd make an excellent smasher (so long as they tone down the intensity) and for his final smash... Well, there IS always his Gravity-Changing Arm.
But...Poor Nintendo probably can't get the rights from Toby Fox.

NO! Undertale is already too overrated. This would make it even more overrated!

Overhyped and correct it is overrated

The Contenders

Little Mac

Little Mac is a fictional boxer and the main protagonist of Nintendo's Punch-Out!! video game series. He first appeared in Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! released in 1987 for the NES. Known for his small stature and underdog persona, Little Mac's signature move is the "Star Uppercut," a powerful punch activated... read more

Little Mac is already an assist trophy in Brawl, and one of the few that acts similarly to a playable fighter. That alone makes him a good candidate for a promotion to Playable Fighter position in Smash 4. Add to that Punch-Out!'s recent comeback on the Wii, the boxing ring shown off in the trailers, and the fact that Little Mac hails from a fighting game anyway. I'd say the odds are high that we'll be seeing Little Mac enter the ring in 2014.

Little Mac has big chances to be in the next game. The Punch-Out! series has revived on Wii. He is a great fighter and will fit very well in a Super Smash Bros. game. Some people say that Little Mac doesn't have good attacks, but Nintendo can prove the contrary. Go Mac baby, GO!
Midna

Midna is the Twilight Princess, a central character in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. She was transformed into an imp by Zant, who usurped her throne and cursed her people.
She joins forces with Link to retrieve the Fused Shadows in order to defeat Zant and restore her kingdom. Eventually... read more

I understand why Mewtwo is above Midna, but not really anyone else! Are people still voting for the confirmed Mega Man? That would be odd. Anyway, Midna is a beautiful female addition with multiple forms, each with their own potential. She has the best character development out of any Nintendo character I can think of. She's the best Nintendo princess, with Rosalina and Zelda closely following (Daisy is hilarious. She's good too). I'm glad she's number 9, and I hope people realize her large chances of being the companion-type character in Zelda U, or maybe a whole new character type!
She doesn't use a sword but could use the Twilight Sword if she wanted to. We need more magic-type characters: telekinesis, shape-shifting, and other dark magic! Go Midna!
Geno

It would make sense to include Geno, as his moves are already essentially predetermined from Super Mario RPG and would be easy to incorporate into Smash Bros. Besides, if they can use other "one game characters" in the series, why not pick one who many people would enjoy seeing added to the roster? I mean, seriously, Wii Fit Trainer? I'd much rather see Geno as a playable character.
If they can include other "non-Nintendo" characters and obtain the rights for them, why not Geno too? It doesn't make sense that Nintendo would spend the money to include him in Super Mario Superstar Saga, or whatever game that was, and not put him in one of the most popular games for Nintendo. I did happen to see that you battle him in the upcoming Smash Bros. Why would they also spend the money to include him in the game as a "new challenger" but not as a playable character? I just hope Square and Nintendo consider him for this game or maybe even the next one. Geno has always been very popular, and many people besides myself would love to play as him again someday.
Palutena

Palutena is a fictional character from the Kid Icarus video game series, first appearing in the original 1987 game. She is the goddess of light and ruler of Angel Land, where she commands the angelic warrior Pit to fight against the forces of the Underworld. Palutena is also a playable character in Super... read more

I have issues with Peach, Zelda, Samus, and Nana. We need more respectable women who don't need men to save them, or in Samus's case, wear skin-tight outfits. They've done a great job with Rosalina and Wii Fit Trainer. After playing Kid Icarus: Uprising, it's difficult to want anybody more than the intelligent, pretty, kind, and caring Lady Palutena. I'd also like to see Dixie Kong and Lucina (from Fire Emblem) battle it out with some awesome ladies.

Palutena would be amazing. We need more girls in Smash Bros, and Palutena could certainly kick serious butt!
Lloyd Irving

Lloyd appeared in Soul Calibur as a guest sword wielder. Another guest who appeared in the Soul Calibur franchise was Link. Lloyd seems like an addition that would keep the game interesting, adding a different character status and fighting style.

When they first announced that third-party characters would be included in Brawl, Lloyd Irving was one of the characters that I hoped for the most. His moveset (down-B for Sword Rain, B for Demon Fang, for example) would fit perfectly into the series. Actually, a lot of time and effort was put into making a Lloyd Irving mod of Wolf for Brawl. So, with Namco Bandai being one of the developers of Smash Bros.'s newest installment, the time seems right for Lloyd Irving to join the fray.
Waluigi

Waluigi is a tall, self-centered, and rough-around-the-edges character who is often portrayed as Luigi's rival. He frequently causes chaos in various Mario spinoff games, usually paired with Wario. While he acts antagonistically, Waluigi is not truly evil and often shows loyalty and affection, especially... read more

Everyone wants Waluigi! He can represent all the spinoff games with his moves. His standard special would be serving tennis balls at enemies. His side smash could be the Liar Ball from Mario Super Sluggers, where he throws a big baseball that turns into a little one when it hits people. The big one would do more damage, but the little one could break shields.
The down smash could be like Game and Watch's judge, where he hits a Mario Party block and it falls on the enemy, with a 10 being an OHKO. As for his Up Smash, he could get in a Mario Kart, a ramp would appear in front of him, he would go up the ramp, and then parachute back. And his Final Smash would be his Mega Strike!
Chrom & Lucina

I think I would rather enjoy playing as Lucina more than Chrom. Although Chrom is really cool, I still prefer Lucina. However, I would really love to play as Anna, and I hope she joins the brawl. I REALLY hope she joins the brawl! Anna is awesome, and I would love to compete against my older sister with Anna the Trickster.
I also think Avatar would be cool, but that wouldn't make much sense unless he or she has different skins like in Brawl. But out of all, I think Anna should join. If not Anna, then Lucina.

Fire Emblem: Awakening was a hugely successful game that saved the Fire Emblem series and contributed a lot to the 3DS's success. Chrom (or Lucina) would be a great new addition to the game, really bringing SSB fans to the actual Fire Emblem franchise and vice versa, especially with his popularity.
If anything, though, I'm really hoping (a very small hope) that the Avatar will appear, probably with the default skins (white hair and default face). Male or female, I don't care, but with sword and magic, their moveset would be interesting and they could have an awesome Final Smash. But first, Chrom needs to be included.
Skull Kid

Because he was a trauma in 2000, because he was creepy again in 2006, and now it is time for a new trauma. A new generation of gamers has to meet him. I just love the character. He is very versatile. Sometimes he is creepy, sometimes he is a nightmare, sometimes he is tender, and sometimes he is funny. And no matter where or in what situation you put him, he will give you a strong impression. The guy is very charismatic. And yeah, because he is weird and creepy. Guaranteed trauma.

Skull Kid is my favorite Zelda character. Majora's Mask was the third Zelda game I ever played, and it's been my favorite ever since. Skull Kid never really got any attention until Majora's Mask 3D came out, and I know that now a lot of people want to see him in Smash. But they already have Skull Kid as an assist trophy. They could take the assist trophy out of the game and replace it with a playable Skull Kid character. Skull Kid for Smash!
Dixie Kong

Dixie Kong is a character from the Donkey Kong series. She is Diddy Kong's girlfriend and Tiny Kong's older sister. She first appeared in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, where she was a playable character.

Some people say that she would just be a clone of Diddy Kong. Those people have not played Donkey Kong Country 2 or 3. She has a great possibility for a moveset involving her hair. Her up special could be something similar to Peach and Mr. Game and Watch, as she uses her hair like helicopter blades to glide across long gaps, and her side special could be something like ZSS's. She could use her hair as a whip.

She is the greatest Kong around. For some reason, people claim she would be a clone of Diddy Kong, but that wouldn't happen. Those people seriously need to play the original DKC games to see what she's all about. Her ponytail could make for a great moveset, and she was planned for Brawl too! I'm looking forward to seeing her in Smash 4.
Silver the Hedgehog

Silver would be awesome in Smash. He's my favorite Sonic character other than Knuckles. He could use one of his psychic powers in his attacks.

Silver is boss! He just needs a little more fame. I tried to be him for Halloween, but not one costume showed up that looked like him.

Silver is really cool, and he might just surprise you with his awesome powers.
Bomberman

This guy is older than Mega Man. Actually, I hadn't even heard of Mega Man until that anime show aired in my home country. Bomberman, however, is the first video game franchise I ever became familiar with.

Here's the problem. Bomberman is by Konami, and Konami isn't working with the people who are responsible for Super Smash Bros. 4. Maybe in Super Smash Bros. 5, Bomberman and Frogger will be playable.

What's not to like? A character dropping bombs all over the place. Think of a cross between Link's bombs and Snake's mines. Totally epic!
Zoroark

Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon that evolves from Zorua starting at level 30. It was first introduced in Generation V. Zoroark is known for its Illusion ability, which allows it to appear as another Pokémon during battle, creating deceptive and strategic advantages.
Saki Amamiya

Saki has a great arsenal of weapons, including his gun for range and its ability to transform into a beam for melee combos. He can also transform into a giant monster ruffian, which would be awesome as a Final Smash. Not only that, but he was featured as an assist trophy in the last game and his own series has had a sequel on the Wii. Although he remains very Japanese, it would be an awesome addition to the roster, story-wise and gameplay-wise.
Rayman

Rayman has a beautiful moveset. He is popular with a lot of people, being a kid favorite as well as liked by older crowds too. Rayman is very unique-looking too! Aside from loving this character, I can easily see no flaws in this character being chosen compared to Shadow, Ridley, and others. I'm sorry, but Ridley, in my opinion, needs to be a boss in SSB4, not a playable character. The same goes for Ganondorf, as the roster is getting big.

Rayman is a very awesome character. In his games, he uses attacks that are perfect for SSB, like helicopter hair or his fist, which can spin like Donkey Kong's fist. But there are also other possibilities. Please bring Rayman into the next Smash Bros.!
Zero

Zero would be so different from most other fighters, considering his many unique powers like stealing enemy weapons and his charged-up Z-Saber. They could even pick the ZX Advent Zero Mega Man model, which gives him the ability to turn into the previous boss he fought.
For example, Mega Man Model F can smash entire walls to pieces. Or he could transform into other Mega Man models, like Frostbite, who can bite with super strength, shoot icicles from his mouth, or even take a form that lets him slow down time. Vote for Mega Man ZX!

We already have Megaman, so why not? He could be the Roy to Megaman's Marth, kind of like when the Fire Emblem characters were added to Smash Bros. They'd be different enough from each other that they couldn't be considered "clones," which has upset a lot of SSB fans over the years. If nothing else, make Zero an alternate skin for Megaman. That would take no time at all and would look absolutely badass.