The Problem(s) With Zoners in Super Smash Bros.

Channel:

MockRock

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Published on July 29, 2021 6:04:20 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4uMQ1yXYo

Game:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)

Duration: 27:56

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Zoners are probably the most divisive archetype in...well, really any game that has them. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features quite a lot of the archetype, and today, we take a look at their designs. More specifically, we look at some of the decisions that led Ultimate's zoners to be even more frustrating than was strictly necessary, including comparisons to other platform fighters like Rivals of Aether, Slap City, and Rushdown Revolt, as well as traditional fighting games like Street Fighter V and Guilty Gear Strive.

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This video features the upcoming video game Rushdown Revolt. Vortex Games, the creators of this title, recently approached me to do contracted consulting work for their team. This video is NOT sponsored, and the script was written and recorded before any discussions were had. While I am choosing to disclose the relationship for the sake of transparency, it did not influence the creation of this video, nor any previous videos on the channel that featured either Rushdown Revolt or its precursor Icons: Combat Arena. Any future videos that feature Rushdown Revolt will include an appropriate disclaimer that outlines the specifics of their influence on the project, or lack thereof.

Note: Another YouTuber named Kafonn had previously made a video with a similar concept called "The Problem With Zoners in Smash Ultimate." This video was fairly small, and I didn't know about it until production on mine was nearly complete (a viewer replied to one of my posts announcing this one). Frankly, I'm not sure it would have changed my plans even if I did know about it, the concept is fairly generic and there are already multiple "The Problem[s] With X" videos on my channel, but for the sake of keeping everything above board I do feel more comfortable mentioning it. Theirs is very different than mine, but solid in its own right and worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLYFwkq9nRM

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Thanks for watching!

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